PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Woodson Grimley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Grimley
vs
McRae

177 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Woodson Grimley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan McRae!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRae tries to clinch but Grimley is having none of it.
McRae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McRae tries to clinch up but Grimley circles away and keeps his distance.

McRae closes the distance and clinches.
McRae lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McRae lands a nice elbow.

McRae manages to break the clinch.
McRae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grimley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimley thuds his right hand into McRae's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Grimley pushes McRae up against the cage in a clinch.
McRae looking to slow down the pace here.

Grimley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Grimley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae throws a big elbow that misses.
McRae slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Grimley.

McRae is looking for a kimura but Grimley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McRae to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McRae lands a nice short elbow.
McRae is trying to control. Grimley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grimley is pressing down on McRae's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McRae pushes down on Grimley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McRae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grimley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grimley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McRae trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRae stays in close to Grimley's body and controls the position.
McRae forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grimley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McRae pulls his head out easily.
Grimley is staying active underneath McRae, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McRae trying to control from half guard but Grimley is working away.
McRae seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grimley is trying to get back to full guard.
Grimley is breathing heavily.
McRae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McRae wants to control but Grimley is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McRae tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McRae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Grimley is refusing to be controlled, as McRae sits in half guard.
McRae looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRae trying to control the action but Grimley is working from the bottom.
McRae throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan McRae dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick from McRae lands but Grimley takes it in his stride.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

McRae has closed the distance and engaged Grimley in a clinch.

Grimley pulls McRae into guard.
Grimley has his hands on McRae's head, controlling the position.
Grimley keeping moving, preventing McRae from controlling successfully.
Grimley wants to stand and escape but McRae is having none of it.

McRae gets to his feet. Grimley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McRae lands with a nice body kick.
Stefan McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimley tries a head kick but it misses.

McRae shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimley's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimley looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRae is one step ahead there.
McRae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRae trying to control but Grimley is working from the bottom.
McRae postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRae pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimley is keeping the position for now.

Grimley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McRae doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McRae manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McRae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRae is pushing down on Grimley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimley is fighting to maintain full guard but McRae has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimley wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRae wants to free his trapped foot but Grimley is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McRae scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from McRae.
McRae seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McRae thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimley's head.
McRae takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

McRae is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimley is just riding it out for now. McRae eventually gives up the hold.
McRae moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McRae wants to control but Grimley is keeping him busy.
McRae lands an elbow.

McRae goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grimley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McRae's guard! Nice work there by Grimley!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

McRae closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grimley's guard.
McRae wants to control from the top but Grimley keeps moving.

Grimley has his foot on McRae's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McRae works his way back into a safe position though.
McRae throwing strikes from guard but Grimley blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae wants to pass the guard but Grimley is keeping the position.
Grimley wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimley looking to control.

McRae sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Grimley doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! McRae paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Grimley - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Woodson Grimley!