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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes tries for a takedown but Kjoll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Kjoll.
A punch combination from Grimes misses.
Kjoll tries to clinch up
and Grimes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kjoll drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grimes tries to improve position but can't.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimes can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjoll slows the pace down.
Grimes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kjoll wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes tries to escape but Kjoll is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kjoll controls the position from side control.
Grimes on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kjoll is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grimes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grimes is looking to regain half guard here but Kjoll keeps moving and retains side control.
Kjoll is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grimes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kjoll wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grimes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kjoll is pressing down on Grimes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimes is holding on for now.
Kjoll slows the pace down in half guard.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Kjoll is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Kjoll 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 is not content to let Kjoll control the position.
Grimes has a hand on Kjoll's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kjoll takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Kjoll looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is having none of it. #T3#
Grimes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kjoll avoids the attempt from Grimes to control.
Grimes is desperately trying to improve his position but Kjoll has a good base and remains in mount.
Kjoll scoring with strikes but Grimes is staying in there.
Kjoll raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#
It looks like Granville Grimes has been cut.
Grimes tries to hold on but Kjoll pushes him away.
Grimes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kjoll lands a couple of good shots and Grimes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Kjoll has good solid back control here. #T4##SUB2#
Grimes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Grimes tries to roll but Kjoll sticks to his back.
Kjoll controls the action.
Grimes tries to escape but Kjoll has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
Grimes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kjoll.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjoll is riding his opponent, not letting Grimes buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Per Kjoll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Grimes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKjoll.#TD#
Grimes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kjoll sprawls well initially but Grimes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kjoll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kjoll tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Kjoll trying to control but Grimes postures up.
Grimes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Grimes is looking to take a break and control but Kjoll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kjoll blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grimes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kjoll works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kjoll controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself. #T1#
Grimes wants to stand and escape but instead Kjoll has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kjoll wants to stand but Grimes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kjoll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kjoll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kjoll working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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.#SUB2#
Kjoll 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.
Kjoll is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB#
Grimes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kjoll is looking to pass into half guard but Grimes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimes is in guard.#REVR#
Kjoll pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
Kjoll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kjoll can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kjoll looking for a sweep. Not yet Kjoll, not yet. #SUB2#
Grimes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kjoll has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimes has managed to get both his arms back between Kjoll's legs - danger averted.
Grimes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grimes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kjoll wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
Kjoll tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Kjoll is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimes defends well.
Kjoll is breathing heavily.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes connects with a couple of short punches.
Grimes won't allow Kjoll to sweep him here.
Grimes landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grimes throws a big elbow that misses.
Grimes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grimes connects with a couple of short punches.
Kjoll is trying to keep Grimes in close.
Grimes 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.
Grimes postures up in Kjoll's guard and throws a big left but Kjoll blocks it. #T4#
Grimes postures up and lands a big shot to Kjoll's brow. #SUB2#
Kjoll has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grimes doesn't defend quickly enough and Kjoll has managed to lock this one up! Can Grimes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kjoll on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Per Kjoll!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Grimes clinches up with Merker and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Grimes shoots in and bounces Merker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Merker tries to strike from the bottom.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merker scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Grimes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Merker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Merker has his foot on Grimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimes works his way back into a safe position though.
Merker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Merker managing to control the position.
Merker 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.#T1##SUB2#
Merker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
Grimes really is a fat lump.
Merker trying to control the action but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Merker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merker lands strikes from half guard.
Grimes trying to hold on to Merker's head to control him but Merker postures up.
Grimes gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Merker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Merker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Merker trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimes wants to stand and escape but Merker is having none of it.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Merker from controlling successfully.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck.
Merker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Merker wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Merker postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Grimes looking for a triangle here. Merker is fighting it but it looks tight! Grimes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Merker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Granville Grimes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
White lands with a kick to the temple. Grimes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Granville Grimes has been cut.
White throws a front kick that sends Grimes stumbling back into the cage.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Grimes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Grimes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Grimes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grimes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grimes's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
White missing with punches from the back.
Grimes looking very determined here, making life difficult for White.
#T1#
Grimes tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
White throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
White trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grimes tries to break free.
White wants to control but Grimes is keeping busy.
Grimes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grimes is really stuck here.
White doesn't have the hooks in and Grimes manages to turn into his guard.
Grimes postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grimes throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Grimes 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.#T2#
White working a defensive guard here.
Grimes is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimes connects with a couple of short punches.
Grimes is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
Grimes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White pulls Grimes in to control the position.
Grimes throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimes scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Grimes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! White is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grimes, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White wants to get up but he can't break Grimes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Grimes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but White has passed into side control.
Grimes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White taking some punishment here, with Grimes in his half guard. #SUB#
Grimes wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
White kicks Grimes off and gets back to his feet.
Grimes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Grimes tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
White lands an elbow just above Grimes 's eye. #BC2#
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grimes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from White misses.
Grimes looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
White throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes shoots in but no luck this time.
White 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.
White lands with a slapping head kick.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimes swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.
White shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
White gets a takedown into half guard.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimes manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a triangle here but White uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Grimes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.#T1##SU2#
White stands up and beckons Grimes to his feet.
White blocks a jab.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
White instigates a clinch.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimes jumps guard but White stands there with Grimes around his waist. Grimes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
White fails to pull guard.
White tries to pull guard but Grimes won't allow it.
Granville Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan White.
Grimes prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimes prevents a takedown attempt there.
White is breathing heavily.
White is stalling here.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Grimes avoids the damage to the body.
Grimes gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
White slows down the pace here.
White changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grimes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White scores with a head kick. Grimes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Grimes tries to clinch up.#CL2#
White has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Grimes gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grimes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grimes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grimes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Grimes landing some decent shots from guard.
White controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Grimes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimes distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grimes lands a couple of digs.
Grimes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White is trying to control the position but Grimes postures up.
Grimes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grimes postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Grimes works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
White has momentary wrist control but Grimes slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grimes distracts White with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimes stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimes is one step ahead there.
Grimes chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Granville Grimes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Grimes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grimes. #SU#
Grimes stands up and beckons White to his feet. #TD#
Grimes scores with a takedown into White's guard.#ES2#
White is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimes wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grimes.#CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grimes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Grimes rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Grimes manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU2#
Grimes is working an open guard so White takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Grimes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2##TD#
Grimes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grimes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
White manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Grimes drops an elbow to the side of White's head. #SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimes is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Grimes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimes winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Grimes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grimes.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grimes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grimes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
White wants to control but Grimes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grimes prevents White from improving his position.
Grimes winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
White tries to kick Grimes off but Grimes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
White kicks off Grimes and gets to his feet. #TD#
Grimes gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
Grimes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grimes working the head with strikes.
Grimes working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Grimes trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Grimes scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Grimes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Grimes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White, who protects the arm well.
White 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.
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 Granville Grimes.
I think Grimes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Granville Grimes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Brinkley tries to keep at a distance but Grimes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brinkley scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brinkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body punch from Brinkley.
Grimes really is a fat lump.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Granville Grimes has been cut.
Brinkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Brinkley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grimes to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Brinkley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grimes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Grimes is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brinkley can't fight it off and eventually Grimes manages to take the fight to the floor. Brinkley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimes is looking to work some ground and pound but Brinkley has wrist control.
Grimes 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.#T1##ES2#
Brinkley has his feet on Grimes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Brinkley connects with the punch.
Grimes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brinkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grimes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brinkley in his tracks.
Brinkley throws the left hand but Grimes avoids the punch easily.
Brinkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brinkley swivels and escapes.
Brinkley scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes dives in and grabs Brinkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brinkley pushes down on Grimes's head and hops out.
Brinkley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimes will feel that in the morning.
Grimes is breathing heavily.#T2#
Grimes looks to land a combination but Brinkley avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Brinkley moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brinkley.#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brinkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brinkley throws a head kick but Grimes moves out of range.
Brinkley lands with a slapping head kick.
Brinkley motions for Grimes to come forward. Brinkley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brinkley tries to clinch up.
Grimes is looking for a counter combo.
Brinkley throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Grimes counters by clinching up. #BC#
Grimes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brinkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
Grimes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brinkley.
As Brinkley looks to move away, Grimes throws a big counter combo but Brinkley just gets out of the way.#T3#
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Grimes backs off Brinkley throws a huge counter combo but Grimes manages to avoid it all.
Brinkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brinkley scores with a head kick.
Brinkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimes enables Brinkley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Grimes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brinkley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Grimes has Brinkley pressed against the cage.
Brinkley stalls. #T4#
Brinkley is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Grimes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Grimes working for a triangle but Brinkley defends it easily.
Brinkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grimes is looking to stand back up but Brinkley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grimes.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Brinkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Brinkley digs a good body shot into Grimes's ribs.
Brinkley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimes.
Brinkley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brinkley wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Brinkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grimes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brinkley defends well and Grimes ends up having to push Brinkley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Granville Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brinkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brinkley lands a jab to the nose.
Brinkley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grimes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brinkley.#CL2#
Brinkley closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Brinkley jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Brinkley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimes defends it easily.#T1#
Grimes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brinkley has a closed guard, preventing Grimes from standing up. #SUB#
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brinkley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brinkley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brinkley! #REVB#
Brinkley is putting a hurting on Grimes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brinkley scoring with punches from side control.
Brinkley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Grimes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brinkley's best efforts.#T2#
Brinkley working over Grimes with some ground and pound. Grimes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grimes has a hand on Brinkley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brinkley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Grimes tries to reverse the position but Brinkley maintains control.
Grimes gets back to half guard.
Brinkley is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grimes tries to kick Brinkley off in order to stand up. Brinkley Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Brinkley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brinkley working the ground and pound.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.
Grimes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Grimes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Grimes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brinkley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grimes wants to get back to his feet.
Brinkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grimes missing with punches from the bottom.
Brinkley slips a nice elbow through Grimes's hands, connecting with Grimes's forehead.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Brinkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Brinkley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grimes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brinkley.
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brinkley 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grimes gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Brinkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brinkley throws a leg kick which misses Grimes's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimes tries to avoid it.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Brinkley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Grimes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brinkley's guard.
Brinkley is pulling down on Grimes's head. It's preventing any offense from Grimes, at least for the moment.
Grimes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brinkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Brinkley pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Brinkley.
Brinkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimes stands up over Brinkley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grimes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brinkley's head.#T1#
Brinkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Grimes works over Brinkley with some ground and pound from guard.
Grimes scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Grimes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brinkley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Brinkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Brinkley scoring with some ground and pound.
Grimes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grimes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brinkley's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes cracks Brinkley with a solid left hand.
Grimes stopping the sweep attempt from Brinkley.
Brinkley controlling the position.#T2#
Grimes is in close to Brinkley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grimes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brinkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Brinkley pulls Grimes in close to prevent any damage.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Grimes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grimes throwing strikes but missing.
Grimes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grimes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
David Brinkley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Grimes cracks Brinkley with a solid left hand.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimes landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimes throwing strikes but missing.
Grimes throwing strikes from guard but Brinkley blocks nicely.
Brinkley has momentary wrist control but Grimes slips an elbow through the middle.
Grimes throws an elbow that misses. Brinkley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimes's guard. Nice move by Brinkley!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes wants to stand up but Brinkley is controlling him.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet. #T4#
Brinkley slips nicely into half guard.
Grimes moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brinkley is aware though and is defending well.
Brinkley looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granville Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brinkley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brinkley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Granville Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brinkley 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Brinkley!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Grimes fails to land the takedown.
Sonham wants to counter with a clinch but Grimes pushes him away.
Sonham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimes swivels and escapes.
Grimes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sonham moves into range and clinches up with Grimes.#TD#
Grimes jumps into guard, dragging Sonham to the mat.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonham is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sonham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sonham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimes's head.#T1#
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonham wants to get up but he can't break Grimes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sonham won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Grimes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sonham can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Grimes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sonham defends it well.
Grimes blocks the strikes from Sonham.
Sonham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sonham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Grimes lands with a punch from half guard.
Grimes is thwarting Sonham's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Grimes. #T2#
Sonham tries to get to full guard but Grimes has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Grimes there.
Grimes wants to stand up but Sonham has a hold of him and won't allow it. #ES2#
Sonham kicks Grimes off and gets back to his feet.
Grimes misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Sonham moves into the clinch.
Sonham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Grimes tries to break free but Sonham pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonham tries to clinch up but Grimes circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Sonham wants to clinch.#CL2#
Sonham has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Sonham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonham clobbers Grimes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Granville Grimes has been cut.
Grimes shoots for a takedown but Sonham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sonham wants to counter the offense by Grimes and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonham.
Grimes slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Granville Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonham.#T4##TD2#
Sonham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Sonham from controlling successfully.
Grimes controls Sonham momentarily but Sonham frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sonham's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Sonham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonham has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sonham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonham has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chael Sonham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sonham shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimes's guard.
Grimes is trying to control the position but Sonham postures up.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sonham defends well.
Grimes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonham's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grimes throws an elbow that misses. Sonham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimes's guard. Nice move by Sonham!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonham wanted to stand there but Grimes had control of the position. #SUB#
Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Sonham defends easily.
Sonham trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom. #T1##ES#
Grimes pushes Sonham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Granville Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Sonham pushes Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Sonham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sonham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grimes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Sonham decides to stand back up.
No luck for Grimes with that takedown attempt.
Sonham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Sonham fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Sonham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonham is controlling the pace.
Sonham slips a nice elbow through Grimes's hands, connecting with Grimes's forehead.
We've been informed that Sonham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grimes trying to control but Sonham postures up.
#SUB2#
Sonham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sonham is looking to take a break and control but Grimes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Grimes is looking for a sweep. Sonham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grimes actively working from the bottom here.
Grimes tries to roll over but Sonham keeps him under control.
Sonham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimes keeps working.
Sonham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grimes wants to get back to full guard but Sonham has passed into side control.
Sonham 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.#ES#
Grimes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonham. Sonham gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimes attempts a counter takedown but Sonham avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Sonham scores with a takedown into Grimes's guard.#ES#
Grimes has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sonham has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimes stops a takedown attempt from Sonham.
#BC2#
Sonham manages to break the clinch.
Grimes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sonham moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sonham gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sonham prevents Grimes from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chael Sonham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Granville Grimes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sonham throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
Grimes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sonham swivels and escapes.
Sonham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimes sprawls well. Grimes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonham gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Sonham drives through and clinches with Grimes against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sonham breaks from the clinch.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Sonham uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sonham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Grimes jumps guard but Sonham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sonham keeps control of Grimes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Grimes pulls Sonham into guard.
Sonham wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Grimes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Sonham stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Sonham gets the takedown into side control.
Sonham working the ground and pound.
Sonham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grimes some visible discomfort.
Grimes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sonham is controlling him well.
Grimes is looking for a sweep.
Grimes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sonham tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Grimes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sonham connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Grimes is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2#
Sonham has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sonham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chael Sonham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sonham instigates a clinch.
Grimes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sonham can't get the takedown.
Granville Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chael Sonham.
Sonham wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Sonham.
#BC#
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimes as he avoids it easily.
Grimes shoots in looking for a takedown but Sonham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Sonham has Grimes up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##TD2#
Sonham jumps into guard, dragging Grimes to the mat.
Grimes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grimes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grimes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grimes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grimes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes.
Sonham is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Sonham kicks Grimes off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Sonham closes the distance and clinches.
Granville Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chael Sonham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimes missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonham 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chael Sonham!
After the fight, Chael Sonham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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