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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benton Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BB Hammer Toe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BB Hammer Toe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benton Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BB Hammer Toe!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer Toe lands a jab to Grimes's midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimes enables Hammer Toe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grimes has his foot on Hammer Toe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer Toe works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer Toe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer Toe is aware though and is defending well.
Hammer Toe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Grimes's guard.
Hammer Toe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer Toe drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Hammer Toe off! Hammer Toe jumps back into Grimes's guard.
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer Toe is aware though and is defending well.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer Toe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer Toe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer Toe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer Toe trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Hammer Toe looking to pass the guard.
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Hammer Toe defends easily.
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammer Toe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimes really is a fat lump.
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer Toe has gone for a leg lock! Grimes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammer Toe's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammer Toe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimes postures up.
Grimes lands a couple of elbows.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Hammer Toe.
Hammer Toe working a defensive guard here.
Grimes connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimes wants to control from the top but Hammer Toe keeps moving.
Grimes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammer Toe's head.
Grimes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimes connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammer Toe scores with a nice shot.
Grimes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer Toe is trying to keep Grimes in close.
Grimes works over Hammer Toe with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer Toe is working an open guard so Grimes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hammer Toe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer Toe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grimes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grimes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grimes works over Hammer Toe with some ground and pound from guard.
Grimes scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammer Toe looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benton Grimes dominated that round.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hammer Toe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Hammer Toe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimes is looking to escape.
Hammer Toe is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grimes is pressing down on Hammer Toe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Hammer Toe from controlling successfully.
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimes is trying to control the position but Hammer Toe postures up.
Hammer Toe trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer Toe is aware though and is defending well.
Grimes wants to stand and escape but Hammer Toe is having none of it.
Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer Toe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer Toe wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Hammer Toe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer Toe has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes's legs - danger averted.
Hammer Toe pushes down on Grimes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hammer Toe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well.
Hammer Toe is working for a kimura but Grimes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes controlling the position well.
Grimes pushes Hammer Toe off and gets back to his feet.
Hammer Toe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes has his foot on Hammer Toe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer Toe works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimes trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer Toe is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer Toe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is trying to buck Hammer Toe off.
Hammer Toe looking to control but instead Grimes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer Toe.
Grimes wants to improve his position but Hammer Toe is controlling well.
Grimes is trying to stand up here but Hammer Toe is controlling him well.
Hammer Toe wants to control but Grimes is keeping him busy.
Grimes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer Toe.
Hammer Toe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grimes defends it well.
Grimes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer Toe moves into full mount! Grimes won't be happy about that!
Grimes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
It looks like Hammer Toe is going to stand back up.
Grimes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BB Hammer Toe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hammer Toe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hammer Toe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grimes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hammer Toe has wrist control.
Grimes trying to control but Hammer Toe is working from the bottom.
Grimes is working Hammer Toe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grimes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer Toe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes lands a couple of digs.
Grimes scoring with some ground and pound.
Benton Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammer Toe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammer Toe striking off his back but it's not causing Grimes any problems.
Hammer Toe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Grimes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grimes connects with a couple of short punches.
Grimes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammer Toe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer Toe has momentary wrist control but Grimes slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimes wants to control from the top but Hammer Toe keeps moving.
Grimes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer Toe's brow.
Grimes chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer Toe has his foot on Grimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimes works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes works over Hammer Toe with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammer Toe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Hammer Toe trying to mount his opponent but Grimes defends it.
Grimes is doing well to control the position and prevent Hammer Toe from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammer Toe wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer Toe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer Toe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer Toe wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Hammer Toe passes Grimes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hammer Toe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hammer Toe.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grimes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer Toe throws an elbow that misses. Grimes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammer Toe's guard. Nice move by Grimes!
Hammer Toe has momentary wrist control but Grimes slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimes is in close to Hammer Toe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammer Toe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grimes doesn't defend quickly enough and Hammer Toe has managed to lock this one up! Can Grimes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hammer Toe on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). BB Hammer Toe!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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