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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danilo Strickland (ranked 24914 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Grimes (ranked 6446 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danilo Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Strickland.
Grimes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strickland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimes has his feet on Strickland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Strickland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grimes.
Strickland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a nice body shot.
Strickland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes pushes Strickland up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses.
Strickland moves out of range as Grimes throws a body kick.
Strickland throws a big counter combination but Grimes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimes clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimes obliges.
Grimes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strickland is looking to control Grimes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strickland avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland wants to get back to full guard but Grimes has passed into side control.
Grimes wants to control but Strickland is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strickland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grimes is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strickland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to move to mount but Strickland blocks the move with his legs.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Grimes drags him back down.
Strickland sneaks out the side door and pushes Grimes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Grimes instigates a clinch.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.
Strickland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes has Strickland pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Strickland.
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Grimes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strickland sprawls well initially but Grimes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grimes trying to control from half guard but Strickland is working away.
Strickland gets back to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strickland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Grimes dominated that round.
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.
Grimes moves into the clinch.
Strickland is trying to drag Grimes to the mat but Grimes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strickland is looking to control Grimes's arms but Grimes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strickland has his back to the cage.
Grimes drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but Strickland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Strickland lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland working away.
Strickland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strickland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strickland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes is trying to maintain the position but Strickland is very close to passing his half guard.
Strickland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strickland prevents Grimes from standing back up.
Strickland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Grimes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland working over Grimes with some ground and pound. Grimes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Grimes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strickland is working away from the top position though.
Grimes pushes Strickland off and gets back to his feet.
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strickland's guard.
Strickland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Grimes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grimes is breathing heavily.
Strickland is trying to push Grimes away but Grimes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimes pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strickland controlling from the top position.
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strickland is aware though and is defending well.
Jason Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strickland won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Strickland throwing strikes from guard but Grimes blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland stands up over Grimes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Strickland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grimes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strickland quickly recovers to half guard.
Strickland manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Grimes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Grimes manages to break the clinch.
Strickland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimes did well to prevent Strickland getting side control.
Grimes manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Strickland keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes jumps guard.
Strickland prevents Grimes from getting back to his feet.
Grimes wants to improve his position but instead Strickland has moved into half guard.
Strickland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Strickland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strickland seems to be looking for submissions.
Strickland prevents Grimes from improving his position.
Grimes is trying to stand back up but Strickland is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Strickland lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strickland is nestled in close to Grimes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimes sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Strickland is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grimes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strickland is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strickland is trying to work for a kimura but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strickland on his heels. He'll look to pass Strickland's guard now, I'm sure.
Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grimes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Strickland is keeping the position.
Grimes won't allow Strickland to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strickland is on top in guard.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strickland.
Strickland with a nice head shot there.
Grimes working for submissions but it's allowed Strickland to get to half guard.
Strickland lands strikes from half guard.
Danilo Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Grimes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danilo Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grimes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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