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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong lands with a nice body kick.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
#TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Grimes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Grimes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Grimes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
Kong controlling from the top position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kong working for a triangle but Grimes defends it easily.
Grimes won't allow Kong to get back to his feet.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Kong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong walks into a jab.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Grimes scores with a hook.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimes misses the jab.
Grimes wants to clinch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimes, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Kong tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling him.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling him.#T4##TD#
Grimes lands a takedown into guard.
Grimes trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Grimes is looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.#REVB#
Kong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimes wants to hit a sweep here but Kong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grimes there!
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kong unloads with some shots from mount but Grimes bucks and avoids them well.
Grimes is looking to improve his position but Kong isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
Kong slips under a jab.
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong avoids the body shot from Grimes.
Grimes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Kong blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Kong throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Grimes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradly Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it. #CL#
Grimes darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
Grimes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Grimes fails to land the takedown.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Kong clinches.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling the position.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimes.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Kong.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong slips a jab from Grimes.#CL#
Grimes moves into range and clinches up with Kong.#T3#
Grimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong misses with a combination
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimes misses with a hook.
Grimes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Grimes is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kong. #CL2#
Grimes gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong avoids the elbow strike from Grimes, against the cage.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Grimes.
#T4#
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Grimes. #TD#
Grimes has hold of one of Kong's legs. Kong is fighting the takedown attempt but Grimes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Grimes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Grimes is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Grimes 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.
Kong throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Grimes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Kong pushes Grimes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Grimes has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kong breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Grimes misses the shot to the body.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
Kong tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes avoids the head kick by Kong.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong slips a straight right by Grimes.
Kong throws a nice head kick!
Grimes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimes throws out the jab. #T2#
Grimes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grimes somewhat.
Tai Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong misses with the combination.
Grimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradly Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Grimes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong tries to break free but Grimes pushes him back against the cage.
Grimes can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Grimes tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Grimes misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
Grimes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Grimes working the ground and pound.
Grimes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Grimes trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Grimes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#Kong is rocked!
Kong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grimes has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Kong throws Grimes to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes misses with a looping left.
Grimes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Bradly Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tai Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grimes looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Grimes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradly Grimes.
I think Kong 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grimes clinches.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Grimes back against the cage. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Grimes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimes has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimes closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Grimes doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong misses with a double jab
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Kong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimes closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Grimes pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.#T1##CL#
Kong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong with a nice calf kick.
Kong throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Grimes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kong throws a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Tai Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradly Grimes.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Tai Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Grimes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong connects with a high kick.
Kong is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grimes. #T2#
Kong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grimes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kong!
Grimes avoids the attempt from Kong to control.#SUB2#
Grimes working for a guillotine from mount but Kong is in no mood to give up.
Kong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimes avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
Grimes wants to take Kong's back here but Kong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Grimes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Grimes wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Grimes with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Grimes working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Grimes loads up with a big shot that hurts Kong! He's pulled Grimes in close but Grimes has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kong survive? More strikes from Grimes and Kong is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bradly Grimes!
A very excited looking Bradly Grimes 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Grimes sprawls well.
Grimes misses with a straight left.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Grimes sprawls well.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimes.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimes throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Grimes tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Grimes manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Grimes misses.
Alvarez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Grimes as Alvarez shoots in.#T1##TD#
Alvarez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
Grimes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grimes works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Grimes.
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alvarez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Grimes has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grimes working a defensive guard but Alvarez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Grimes tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Grimes is trying to work for a sweep but Alvarez has mounted him!
Alvarez looking to finish with strikes here!
Grimes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Grimes wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Grimes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Alvarez.
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Grimes is still trying to improve position.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Grimes is squirming around nicely.
Alvarez looking to ground and pound but Grimes is blocking nicely.
Alvarez tries to control but Grimes wriggling away.
Grimes is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez scores with a head kick.
Joel Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Grimes moves out of range.
Alvarez slips a jab from Grimes.
Alvarez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Grimes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Grimes looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Grimes drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Grimes lands a couple of elbows.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Grimes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alvarez escapes and throws Grimes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Grimes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Grimes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Grimes is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Alvarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Grimes frees his head quite easily.
Grimes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Grimes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Alvarez misses with a head shot.
Alvarez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grimes to take his back!
Grimes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grimes prevents Alvarez from getting a body triangle.
Alvarez controlling well, preventing Grimes from escaping the position.
Grimes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Grimes.
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimes trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Grimes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Grimes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Grimes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alvarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alvarez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joel Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimes.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grimes.
Grimes misses the jab.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimes tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it. #CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimes sprawls well. Grimes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimes's head.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimes defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Grimes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Grimes misses with some punches.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez works on Grimes's body with a couple of short punches.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Grimes throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimes is defending well.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez. #T2#
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimes.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimes is trying to drag Alvarez to the mat but Alvarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradly Grimes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes.
Grimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez. #BC#
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimes stuffs the takedown.
Grimes misses with a left hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice body shot.
Grimes throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Bradly Grimes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Grimes. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.#CL#
Alvarez drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Grimes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimes. #T4#
Grimes prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimes.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Grimes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alvarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradly Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joel Alvarez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
No luck for Akawi with that takedown attempt.
Grimes just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes catches Akawi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akawi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimes circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Akawi sprawls and moves away.
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Akawi moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Grimes misses.
Grimes sets himself, and Akawi steps forward looking for the clinch! Grimes avoids it this time.
Akawi tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akawi staying out of range there.#TD#
Akawi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimes advances position into side control!
Akawi manages to get back to half guard.
Grimes drops an elbow to the side of Akawi's head.
Akawi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Grimes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akawi on the ground.#T1#
Grimes is pressing down on Akawi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akawi is holding on for now. #SUB#
Grimes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Akawi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akawi is staying active underneath Grimes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akawi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grimes is working away from the top position though.
Grimes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grimes 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 is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Grimes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grimes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akawi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Akawi from controlling successfully.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Akawi defends easily.
Akawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Grimes is retaining full guard.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akawi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Grimes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grimes is trying to keep Akawi in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
Akawi trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Akawi won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Akawi defends easily.
#SUB#
Akawi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Akawi from controlling successfully.
Akawi advances to half guard.
Grimes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grimes is looking to get back to full guard here but Akawi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Grimes is trying to work for a sweep but Akawi has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Akawi has hold of Grimes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grimes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Akawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimes defends well and Akawi ends up having to push Grimes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimes throws a hook but Akawi blocks it.#CL#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimes.
Grimes working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Grimes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akawi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akawi covers up after that shot from Grimes.
I would not like to be Akawi right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Grimes looking for the RNC.
Akawi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Akawi is trying to maintain the position but Grimes is very close to passing his half guard.
Grimes drops an elbow to the side of Akawi's head. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Grimes is looking to advance position but Akawi won't allow it.
Grimes wants to take a breather but Akawi is having none of it.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grimes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akawi wants to improve his position but Grimes is controlling well.
Grimes moves into full mount! Akawi won't be happy about that! #T2#
Grimes lands with some strikes.
Grimes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Grimes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akawi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akawi wants to control but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Grimes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akawi has worked his arm free - good work by Akawi!
Akawi tries to improve position but can't.
Grimes trying to control the position but Akawi is working away. #SUB#
Grimes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akawi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Grimes's guard! Nice work there by Akawi! #T3##SU2#
Akawi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Grimes throws a hook but Akawi blocks it.
Grimes jabs Akawi right on the nose. Akawi blinks but takes it well.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Grimes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimes missing with a left hand there. Akawi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akawi throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Bradly Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akawi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Grimes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Akawi is breathing heavily.
Akawi blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimes.
Grimes lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Akawi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Akawi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grimes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Akawi to the mat. Akawi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grimes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akawi trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Akawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akawi controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Akawi keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Grimes rushes Akawi and presses him up against the cage.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akawi backwards.
A short right from Grimes.
Akawi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimes blocks an elbow strike from Akawi.
Grimes gets through Akawi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimes has a couple of punches blocked by Akawi.
Grimes misses with some punches.
Akawi blocking some punches.
#TD#
Grimes gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Grimes trying to mount his opponent but Akawi defends it.
Grimes is thwarting Akawi's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akawi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akawi tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Akawi won't allow Grimes to pass to mount.
Akawi is looking to control Grimes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akawi avoid being mounted?
Akawi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grimes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akawi can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura here.
Grimes wants to pass to mount but Akawi is defending the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grimes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grimes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Akawi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Grimes trying to work for an americana but Akawi has managed to regain full guard.
Akawi keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Akawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Akawi is retaining full guard. #T3#
Akawi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akawi controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akawi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akawi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grimes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes misses with a right hand
and Akawi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Akawi ducks under a wild hook from Grimes.
Kyoji Akawi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes swings for the body but Akawi moves out of range.
Akawi throws a fast counter high kick but Grimes manages to duck under it in time.
Akawi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akawi's guard.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Akawi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akawi wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Grimes pushes down on Akawi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Grimes wants to free his trapped foot but Akawi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Grimes seems to be looking for submissions.
Grimes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akawi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grimes content to control rather than advance.
Akawi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akawi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradly Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradly Grimes!
Bradly Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Akawi tries to counter with a takedown but Grimes is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but Akawi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes swings wildly with an uppercut but Akawi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akawi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akawi. #TD#
Akawi pulls Grimes into guard.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
Akawi trying to keep a closed guard but Grimes is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akawi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grimes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Akawi's face as Grimes controls the position.
Akawi wants to control but Grimes postures up.#T1##SUB2#
Grimes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akawi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Akawi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grimes throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Grimes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akawi, who protects the arm well.
Grimes tries to move to full mount but Akawi actually manages to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes is thwarting Akawi's attempts to control the position.
Grimes is looking to advance position but Akawi won't allow it.
Akawi is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Grimes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akawi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Grimes moves nicely into side control.
Akawi is trying to improve his position.
Grimes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Grimes swings around for an armbar but Akawi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grimes's guard.
Grimes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akawi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Grimes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akawi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akawi working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB#
Akawi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akawi controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Grimes throws a strike but Akawi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grimes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akawi controls the pace.
Akawi wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Grimes forces his way into half guard.
Akawi trying to control from the bottom.
Grimes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akawi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Grimes working over Akawi with some ground and pound. Akawi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grimes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akawi is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Grimes looking for a guillotine from mount but Akawi is having none of it.
Akawi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Grimes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grimes wants to take Akawi's back here but Akawi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Grimes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akawi is on top in guard.
Akawi wants to stand but Grimes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Grimes drives through and clinches with Akawi against the cage.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes working aggressively here.
Grimes prevents the takedown attempt.
Akawi blocks an uppercut.
Akawi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimes has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grimes misses with the head strike.
Grimes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akawi backwards.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kyoji Akawi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes lands with a left to the head.
Grimes working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akawi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimes throws an elbow but misses.
Grimes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Grimes working aggressively here.
Akawi fails to pull guard.
Akawi blocks an uppercut.
Akawi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Akawi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes tries a body shot but Akawi blocks it.
#TD2#
Grimes has picked Akawi up - he's going for a ride! Grimes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Akawi is defending well.
Grimes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grimes is still trying to improve position.
Akawi is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Akawi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grimes trying to mount his opponent but Akawi defends it. #T2#
Akawi is in trouble now - Grimes has advanced to mount!
Grimes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akawi tries to hold on but Grimes postures up.
Grimes tries to take Akawi's back but instead Akawi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grimes wants to pass to mount but Akawi is defending the position.
Grimes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Akawi trying to control the position.
Grimes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Grimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akawi dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akawi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akawi won't allow Grimes to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Akawi defends easily.
Bradly Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Grimes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akawi has picked Grimes up and slammed him! Grimes can't keep hold of the triangle and Akawi manages to pass to side control!
Grimes is looking to reverse the position.
Akawi scoring with punches from side control.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Akawi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Akawi scoring with punches and elbows.
Grimes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akawi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grimes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akawi's best efforts.
Grimes wants to control the action here but instead Akawi manages to pass to full mount! #SU#
Akawi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Grimes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes throws a body punch but Akawi moves out of range.
A big right from Grimes misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimes defends well and Akawi ends up having to push Grimes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimes throws a punch but it's blocked by Akawi.
Akawi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimes walks away with a smile on his face. Akawi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradly Grimes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyoji Akawi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Grimes swings widly with a right hand
and Akawi counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Grimes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Akawi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
Grimes lands a hook that snaps the head of Akawi backwards.
Good body shot from Akawi.
Akawi tries to pull guard but Grimes won't allow it.
Akawi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grimes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grimes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akawi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Grimes on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes lands a body shot.
Grimes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grimes fails to land.
Grimes is leaning against Akawi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Grimes on the inside. #T1#
Grimes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimes misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Grimes is trying to trip Akawi. He has hold of a leg but Akawi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Grimes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Akawi keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Akawi wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Grimes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Akawi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Grimes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Akawi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Grimes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akawi defends it well. #T2#
Grimes passes to full mount!
Grimes avoids the attempt from Akawi to control.
Grimes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Grimes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Akawi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Akawi and Grimes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Grimes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Grimes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Akawi defending against the ground and pound.
Akawi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grimes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grimes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Akawi! #SUB2#
Grimes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Akawi is on top in guard.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akawi is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB2#
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but Akawi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grimes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akawi off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Grimes tightening his grip on Akawi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Grimes seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Akawi's chin but Akawi turns very nicely into Grimes's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Akawi.
Grimes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes wants to improve his position but instead Akawi has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradly Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradly Grimes!
Bradly Grimes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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