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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Grimes (ranked 2539 p4p, 3893 weight class) and Rebel Smith (ranked 310 p4p, 410 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Grimes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grimes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Grimes is out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Grimes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to stand but Grimes is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimes prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grimes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes .
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grimes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to hold on to Grimes 's head to control him but Grimes postures up.
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Grimes wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grimes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grimes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grimes .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Grimes .
Grimes seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith looking to control.
Smith 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.
Smith controlling Grimes 's posture.
Grimes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four 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.
Smith wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Grimes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimes off to one side.
Grimes shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
Grimes drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Grimes off! Grimes jumps back into Smith's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimes .
Smith throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimes .
Smith scores with a jab. Grimes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grimes or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Donk. Smith catches Grimes right on the button with a cross.
Grimes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Gunnar Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Grimes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grimes but great work by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes takes one on the button.
Grimes dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grimes 's elbow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Grimes avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Grimes is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Grimes fails to pull guard.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
Grimes prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimes backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Grimes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Grimes moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Grimes shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grimes is rocked!
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Grimes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith drops Grimes with a naaaaasty hook - Grimes is in real trouble here! Smith dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
Rebel Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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