PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TheBestFighter ThatEverLived (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ThatEverLived has chosen The Man - Aloe Blacc as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Grimes
vs
ThatEverLived

218 cm
21
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kieth Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TheBestFighter ThatEverLived!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ThatEverLived throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
ThatEverLived tries to land a leg kick but Grimes saw it coming and moves away.
Grimes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Grimes moves into range and clinches up with ThatEverLived.
ThatEverLived wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimes won't allow it.
ThatEverLived can't break the clinch.

Grimes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Grimes decides to stand up, so the ref orders ThatEverLived to his feet.
Grimes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ThatEverLived.
ThatEverLived displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
ThatEverLived buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ThatEverLived is looking to score with low kicks.
ThatEverLived looks to land a combination. Grimes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ThatEverLived lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
ThatEverLived throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimes.

Grimes has managed to clinch.

Grimes breaks from the clinch.
ThatEverLived misses with a combination
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.
ThatEverLived misses with a combination
and Grimes counters with a three punch combo that has ThatEverLived backing up. ThatEverLived nods at Grimes to acknowledge the strikes.
ThatEverLived falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ThatEverLived throws the kick towards the body but Grimes avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ThatEverLived!
ThatEverLived throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.
Grimes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from ThatEverLived. Grimes does a little dance to reset his feet.

Grimes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grimes lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Grimes gets to his feet - ThatEverLived follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ThatEverLived throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
ThatEverLived leaves Grimes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
ThatEverLived falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a solid body kick.
ThatEverLived looks winded!
ThatEverLived tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Grimes moves into the clinch.

Grimes has picked ThatEverLived up - he's going for a ride! Grimes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Grimes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. ThatEverLived defending well though.
Grimes tries to stand and escape but ThatEverLived is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ThatEverLived looks like he's trying to stand up.

Grimes stands up from half guard.
ThatEverLived misses with a double jab

and Grimes counters with a single leg into guard. ThatEverLived didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes stands up out of ThatEverLived's guard for a moment - ThatEverLived manages to land a nice upkick.

Grimes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Grimes closes the distance and pushes ThatEverLived back into the cage.
Grimes misses with a knee to the head.

Grimes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Grimes dominated that round.
That's time! Grimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

ThatEverLived doesn't manage to clinch there - Grimes circles away.
ThatEverLived tries to clinch there but Grimes circles away.
ThatEverLived waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimes.
ThatEverLived throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
ThatEverLived fails to land with a series of punches.
ThatEverLived wants to land a leg kick but Grimes is out of range.
A punch combination from ThatEverLived misses.

Grimes drives through with a takedown into ThatEverLived's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Grimes gets to his feet - ThatEverLived follows without any prompting.
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.
ThatEverLived throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ThatEverLived is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from ThatEverLived misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
ThatEverLived tries to break the clinch but Grimes is controlling the position.
Grimes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grimes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ThatEverLived is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ThatEverLived turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes regains half guard.
Grimes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grimes is looking for a sweep. ThatEverLived is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as ThatEverLived sits in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
ThatEverLived trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kieth Grimes just wasn't active enough.
ThatEverLived throws a series of punches but Grimes avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ThatEverLived.
ThatEverLived throws a combination that misses
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.
ThatEverLived swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimes counters with a series of strikes. ThatEverLived will be more careful next time no doubt.
ThatEverLived shoots in for a takedown but Grimes shows good takedown defense.
ThatEverLived shoots in looking for a takedown. Grimes tries to sprawl out of it but ThatEverLived keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grimes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kieth Grimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TheBestFighter ThatEverLived.
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. ThatEverLived manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but ThatEverLived pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimes.
ThatEverLived throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grimes shoots in but ThatEverLived avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ThatEverLived fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grimes gets the takedown into side control.

Grimes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by ThatEverLived, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Grimes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

ThatEverLived throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ThatEverLived throws a right hand that Grimes ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimes also avoids with ease.
TheBestFighter ThatEverLived seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ThatEverLived falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ThatEverLived throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ThatEverLived falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. ThatEverLived really felt that one!
ThatEverLived misses with a combination
and Grimes counters with a three punch combo that has ThatEverLived backing up. ThatEverLived nods at Grimes to acknowledge the strikes.
ThatEverLived takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. ThatEverLived sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ThatEverLived swings away with a body shot that misses

and Grimes counters by moving into the clinch.
Grimes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grimes working hard to break the clinch.

Grimes breaks the clinch.
ThatEverLived swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ThatEverLived fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ThatEverLived misses with a double jab
and Grimes counters with a left and a right that stings ThatEverLived.
ThatEverLived falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a series of strikes. ThatEverLived will be more careful next time no doubt.
ThatEverLived throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from ThatEverLived misses

and Grimes counters with a nice double leg into side control. ThatEverLived won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Grimes stands up and beckons ThatEverLived to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ThatEverLived misses with a combination
and Grimes counters with a one-two to the body.

ThatEverLived gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of ThatEverLived is proving hard to escape from.

Grimes gets to his feet - ThatEverLived follows without any prompting.
ThatEverLived tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.

ThatEverLived moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes gets through ThatEverLived's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimes tries to land a knee to the head but ThatEverLived blocks with his arms.
ThatEverLived is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimes to keep the fight standing.

Grimes has hold of one of ThatEverLived's legs. ThatEverLived is fighting the takedown attempt but Grimes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes tries to stand but ThatEverLived is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieth Grimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Grimes!
TheBestFighter ThatEverLived spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave it my all that's all that matters.'.