PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Grimsrud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Kappaluna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cale Kappaluna will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Grimsrud
vs
Kappaluna

169 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Grimsrud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cale Kappaluna!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimsrud checks a leg kick.
Grimsrud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kappaluna shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimsrud sprawls well. He's pushed Kappaluna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Grimsrud shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kappaluna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grimsrud throwing strikes from guard but Kappaluna blocks nicely.
Grimsrud is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Grimsrud throws a big right hand that misses.
Grimsrud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kappaluna is pulling down on Grimsrud's head. It's preventing any offense from Grimsrud, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappaluna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grimsrud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kappaluna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grimsrud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimsrud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimsrud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimsrud postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kappaluna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimsrud.
Grimsrud working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kappaluna's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud throwing strikes but missing.
Grimsrud trying to control the position from guard on top but Kappaluna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kappaluna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimsrud.
Grimsrud is fighting to break Kappaluna's control of his arms but Kappaluna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grimsrud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimsrud won't allow Kappaluna to sweep him here.
Grimsrud throws and elbow that misses. Kappaluna uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grimsrud's guard. Nice move by Kappaluna!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimsrud seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Kappaluna gets to his feet. Grimsrud looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kappaluna fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimsrud checks it well.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kappaluna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grimsrud wants to clinch.
Kappaluna slaps away a takedown attempt from Grimsrud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kappaluna connects with a leg kick. Grimsrud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kappaluna shoots in for a takedown but Grimsrud shows good takedown defense.
Kappaluna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimsrud is out of range.
Nice body kick from Kappaluna.
Grimsrud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick but Grimsrud checks it.
Kappaluna thuds his shin into the meat of Grimsrud's side.
Kappaluna scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Kappaluna tenderised Grimsrud's leg. Grimsrud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kappaluna throws a front kick aimed at Grimsrud's knee but Grimsrud avoids it well.
Kappaluna misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cale Kappaluna will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kappaluna feints and then cracks Grimsrud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimsrud down.
Kappaluna thuds his shin into the meat of Grimsrud's side.
Kappaluna wants to land a leg kick but Grimsrud is out of range.
Christian Grimsrud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kappaluna lands with a kick to the temple. Grimsrud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cale Kappaluna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kappaluna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Grimsrud misses.
Kappaluna cracks the inside of Grimsrud's front leg.
Kappaluna throws out a leg kick but Grimsrud moves out of range and Kappaluna only half commits.
Kappaluna lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kappaluna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kappaluna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kappaluna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kappaluna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimsrud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kappaluna can pounce on him.
Kappaluna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kappaluna. That's going to slow Grimsrud down.
Kappaluna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kappaluna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Kappaluna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grimsrud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Kappaluna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kappaluna is looking to slow Grimsrud down with leg kicks.
Kappaluna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kappaluna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grimsrud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna connects with a high kick.
Kappaluna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kappaluna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick from Kappaluna lands but Grimsrud takes it in his stride.
Kappaluna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick which misses Grimsrud's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimsrud tries to avoid it.
Grimsrud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kappaluna can pounce on him.
Kappaluna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimsrud takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Grimsrud is rocked!
Kappaluna lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Grimsrud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna connects with an inside leg kick.
Kappaluna feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grimsrud's calf.
Kappaluna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kappaluna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kappaluna throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grimsrud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kappaluna.
Grimsrud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimsrud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimsrud seems to have got his legs back now.
Kappaluna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimsrud. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kappaluna scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kappaluna. That's going to slow Grimsrud down.
Both fighters circling a little - Kappaluna finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grimsrud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna lands with a kick to the temple. Grimsrud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grimsrud misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna misses with a head kick.
Kappaluna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimsrud.
Kappaluna tries for a takedown but Grimsrud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kappaluna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kappaluna throws a nice head kick!
Kappaluna throws a push kick but Grimsrud slaps the foot to one side.
Kappaluna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick but Grimsrud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kappaluna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cale Kappaluna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kappaluna throws a leg kick but Grimsrud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cale Kappaluna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kappaluna cracks the inside of Grimsrud's front leg.
Kappaluna throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kappaluna.
Nice body kick from Kappaluna.
Grimsrud checks a leg kick.
Grimsrud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kappaluna tries to land a leg kick but Grimsrud saw it coming and moves away.
Kappaluna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grimsrud's head.

Grimsrud decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kappaluna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grimsrud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimsrud looks to land a strike but Kappaluna avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimsrud working some strikes from top position.
Kappaluna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimsrud manages to get himself to full guard.

Kappaluna gets to his feet - Grimsrud follows without any prompting.
Kappaluna attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kappaluna scoring well with a low kick there.
Kappaluna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimsrud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grimsrud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kappaluna lands a leg kick that knocks Grimsrud off balance momentarily.
Kappaluna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kappaluna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grimsrud takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimsrud 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.
Kappaluna throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kappaluna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kappaluna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kappaluna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kappaluna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kappaluna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kappaluna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cale Kappaluna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Kappaluna.
Grimsrud wants to clinch up but Kappaluna keeps it at a distance.
Kappaluna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kappaluna scoring well with a low kick there.
Grimsrud checks a low kick from Kappaluna.
Kappaluna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimsrud blocks a head kick by Kappaluna.
Kappaluna wants to slow Grimsrud down by chopping away at his legs.
Kappaluna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimsrud looks for a takedown but Kappaluna sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kappaluna is looking to slow Grimsrud down with leg kicks.
Grimsrud avoids the head kick by Kappaluna.
Grimsrud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kappaluna. Kappaluna obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kappaluna.
Kappaluna lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kappaluna moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kappaluna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kappaluna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kappaluna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christian Grimsrud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kappaluna. Grimsrud shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cale Kappaluna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kappaluna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cale Kappaluna!