PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sandoval's choice of entrance music: Overseer - Slayed. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Grimm
vs
Sandoval

170 cm
29
156 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

171 cm
32
158 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimm is fending him off so far but Sandoval persists. Nope, Grimm circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandoval moves forwards but Grimm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimm.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimm.
Grimm throws a body kick that misses.
Sandoval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grimm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Auguste Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Grimm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Grimm tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grimm scores with a punch to the head.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimm to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Grimm misses the target.
Sandoval darts in looking for a takedown but Grimm gets double underhooks and turns Sandoval into the cage.
Grimm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grimm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Grimm.
Grimm turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Grimm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt
and Grimm counters with a straight right hand.
Sandoval takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm misses with a wild body shot.
Auguste Grimm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grimm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimm avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Sandoval coming out on top.
Grimm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sandoval will feel that in the morning.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt
and Grimm counters with a left to the body.
Sandoval throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimm but Grimm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sandoval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimm swivels and escapes.
Grimm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandoval's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed
and Grimm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimm looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Grimm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Grimm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Grimm blocks a jab.
Felix Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimm takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Grimm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimm.
Sandoval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grimm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Grimm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimm misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Grimm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Grimm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimm.
Grimm tries to land a leg kick but Sandoval saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Grimm.
Grimm looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
Grimm takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sandoval blocks the body kick.
Sandoval tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Grimm.
Grimm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Auguste Grimm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Grimm misses with a head kick.
Sandoval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimm avoids it really well and circles away.
Sandoval just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGrimm.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimm on the side of the head.
Grimm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimm.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimm sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Auguste Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.

Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grimm is pressing down on Sandoval's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grimm is pulling down on Sandoval's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Grimm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Grimm working a defensive guard here.
Sandoval stopping the sweep attempt from Grimm.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Sandoval from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval shoots in and drives through. Grimm sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grimm slaps away a takedown attempt from Sandoval, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grimm throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick.
Grimm stuffs the takedown.
Sandoval takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Grimm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Grimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandoval pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimm is keeping the position for now.
Grimm controlling Sandoval's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm is trying to keep Sandoval in close.
Grimm pulls Sandoval in close to prevent any damage.
Sandoval wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.
Grimm 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt - Grimm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandoval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

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.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grimm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grimm cracks the inside of Sandoval's front leg.
Auguste Grimm is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Grimm counters with a quick kick to the body but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Grimm avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but Grimm shows good takedown defense.
Sandoval fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandoval doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Grimm tenderised Sandoval's leg. Sandoval is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Auguste Grimm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sandoval tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandoval somewhat.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimm pinned against the cage. Grimm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sandoval or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimm, which made it look bad.
Auguste Grimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Sandoval.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm is looking to slow Sandoval down with leg kicks.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses.
Sandoval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Grimm. No joy for Sandoval on that attempt.
It looked like Grimm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sandoval is defended easily by Grimm.
Grimm thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Grimm scoring well with a low kick there.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Grimm. No joy for Sandoval on that attempt.
Sandoval takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimm misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Grimm. Those never looked like landing.
Grimm staying out of range there.
Grimm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandoval.
Grimm tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Grimm avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval checks the leg kick.
Grimm tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandoval wants to counter with a clinch but Grimm pushes him away.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed
and Grimm counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Grimm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Grimm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Grimm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimm throws a push kick but Sandoval slaps the foot to one side.
Grimm connects with a body shot that sends Sandoval's belly button to the back.
Grimm with a hook.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Sandoval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimm pinned against the cage. Grimm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grimm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Felix Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimm misses with a kick to the body.
Sandoval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grimm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Grimm.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimm enables Sandoval to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimm manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimm wants to sweep here but Sandoval controlling him for the moment.
Grimm trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grimm is on top in guard.

Sandoval keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Sandoval looking to control.
Grimm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandoval swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grimm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Auguste Grimm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimm, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm!
In his post fight interview, Auguste Grimm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.