PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger Army - Incorporeal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Army
vs
Grundy

183 cm
26
200 lbs
10 - 5 - 1

190 cm
37
186 lbs
31 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Grundy.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Army throws a shot from downtown. Grundy moves away and avoids it.
Grundy throws a front kick that sends Army stumbling back into the cage.
Army gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Grundy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Army closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grundy scores with a head kick. Army tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Grundy digs a good hook to Army's body.
Army misses the jab.
Army is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grundy.
Good leg kick by Grundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Army misses with a hook. Grundy ducked under it nicely.
Army swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Army misses.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
A big left from Grundy misses.
Army changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grundy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Army's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army tried to score with a low kick but Grundy checks it.
Army slips a jab from Grundy.
A jab from Army misses.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Grundy thumps Army with a low kick.
Grundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Army moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Army takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grundy staying out of range there.
Grundy throws a big counter head kick but Army avoids it with no problem.
Army is looking to score with low kicks.
Grundy lands with a right hand.

Grundy clinches up with Army and pushes him back against the cage.
Grundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Army misses with a punch to the body.
Army tries for a takedown. No joy.
Army blocks an elbow strike.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Army misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grundy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Army lands an uppercut.
Army is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Army into the cage.

Army breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Army pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Army checks the leg kick nicely there.
Army is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Grundy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Army throws the left hand but Grundy avoids the punch easily.
Army fails in his attempt to clinch.
Army swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Army throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Army on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Grundy moves into the clinch.
Army blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Grundy.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army is looking to control Grundy's arms but Grundy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Army has his back to the cage.
Grundy tries to land knees in the clinch but Army avoids the damage to the body.
Army avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
Grundy blocking some punches.
Grundy pushes Army back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grundy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Army.
Grundy throws a head punch that misses.
Army lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Army lands a nice uppercut.
Grundy misses with an elbow over the top.
Grundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Army avoids it.
Army displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grundy up against the cage.
Army lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grundy backwards.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Grundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Army dodges an elbow strike from Grundy.
Army dodges an elbow strike from Grundy.
Army fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Army avoiding damage as Grundy throws knees to the body.
Army tries to work over Grundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tiger Army has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grundy.
Army managing to block the knees to the body from Grundy.
Grundy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Army softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grundy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Army lands a body shot in the clinch.

Army manages to pull guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Army has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grundy has managed to get both his arms back between Army's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiger Army's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Grundy is looking to clinch but Army is avoiding it.
Army misses with a right hand
and Grundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Army stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grundy.
Army swings for the body but Grundy moves out of range.
Grundy wants to counter with a clinch but Army pushes him away.
Army's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grundy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Army scrambles back to his feet.
Army throws a head kick but Grundy moves out of range.
Army slips under a jab from Grundy.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Army.
Army tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Grundy scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Grundy.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Army throws a hook to the side of Grundy's head but Grundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grundy wants to counter with a clinch but Army pushes him away.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Army seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army cracks the inside of Grundy's front leg.

Grundy rushes Army and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
Grundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Army's defenses.
Grundy misses with a punch on the inside.

Army manages to break the clinch.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Grundy is just out of range.
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army misses with a hook.
Grundy throws a lazy right hand but Army sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grundy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Army shoots in and drives through. Grundy sprawls well.
Grundy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Army lands with a good body shot.
Grundy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Army swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grundy.
Grundy tries to score with a low kick but Army moves his leg out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army misses with a looping right.
Grundy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Grundy pushes Army up against the cage in a clinch.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grundy pushes off an throws an elbow but Army leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Benjamin Grundy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grundy lands an elbow that stopped Army in his tracks for a moment.
Grundy blocking some punches.
Army misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grundy.
Army scores with a hook to the body.
Army avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grundy throws an elbow but it misses.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Army.
Grundy presses Army against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grundy throws an elbow but misses.

Army breaks the clinch.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Grundy's shoulder, as Grundy tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Grundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army feints a jab promting Grundy to slip. Army then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grundy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army.
Nice straight punches there by Grundy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grundy.
Grundy cracks the inside of Army's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grundy.
Army walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Army pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Grundy.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army takes a swing at Grundy's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy throws a leg kick that misses.
Benjamin Grundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundy slips a straight right by Army.
Sloppy strikes from Army. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Grundy does it's job there.

Army feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grundy wants to stand and escape but Army is having none of it.
Grundy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Army advances to half guard.
Grundy is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Army working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Army is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Grundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiger Army's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Army misses the jab.

Army closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grundy to the mat! Grundy manages to get full guard.
Army lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Army throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Army throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Army throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grundy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Grundy wants to stand up but Army is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army is looking to work some ground and pound but Grundy has wrist control.
Army trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Army trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grundy.
Nice uppercut lands for Grundy. That snapped Army's head back.
Army lands a nice looking body shot.
Army avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Army fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grundy is out of range.
Grundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Army in his tracks.
Grundy misses with a body shot.
Army shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grundy defends it nicely.
Army checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Army is out of range.
Army misses with a wild body shot.
Army stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grundy.
Grundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundy ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Grundy flicks out a counter leg kick but Army steps away.
Army throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Grundy lands but Army takes it in his stride.
Grundy looks to land a right hand but Army moved out of range.
Grundy scores with a decent looking hook.

Army changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grundy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Army landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Army wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tiger Army overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tiger Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Army 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.
Army trying to control the position but Grundy is working away.
Grundy tries to escape but Army is in control.
Army landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Grundy is rocked!
Army lands some shots froms side control.
Grundy is still in real trouble! Can Army finish him?

Army is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grundy has escaped the position, nice work there.
A big shot lands for Army! That's hurt Grundy! Will he recover? Army fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiger Army!
A very excited looking Tiger Army made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.