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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakan Juholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm has chosen David Gilmour - There's No Way Out Of Here as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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159 lbs
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156 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Juholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Auguste Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juholt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimm sprawls well. Grimm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juholt gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimm.
Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Juholt avoids it.
Grimm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juholt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juholt shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimm sprawls well. He's pushed Juholt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juholt goes for a double leg but Grimm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimm continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakan Juholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juholt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimm defends it nicely.
Hakan Juholt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Grimm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juholt is able to avoid easily.
Grimm throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juholt or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimm, which made it look bad.
Juholt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Grimm tenderised Juholt's leg. Juholt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juholt feints and as Grimm raises his hands in defense, Juholt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juholt's guard.
Juholt keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Juholt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grimm puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Grimm not doing much here.
Juholt wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimm is pressing down on Juholt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juholt is holding on for now.
Juholt tries to get to full guard but Grimm has control of the leg.
Grimm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juholt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt is looking to improve his position.
Grimm lands strikes from half guard.
Grimm prevents Juholt from improving his position.
Juholt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grimm.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juholt looking for submissions off his back.
Grimm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Juholt is pressing down on Grimm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juholt keeping moving, preventing Grimm from controlling successfully.
Juholt has his foot on Grimm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimm works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimm slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juholt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juholt regains half guard.
Grimm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juholt is pressing down on Grimm's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Juholt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juholt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimm defends it easily.
Grimm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm pushing down on Juholt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juholt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimm pulls his head out easily.
Juholt is not content to let Grimm control the position.
Juholt looking for submissions off his back.
Juholt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juholt.
Juholt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juholt wants to sweep here but Grimm controlling him for the moment.
Grimm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grimm stopping the sweep attempt from Juholt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Auguste Grimm dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Juholt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Juholt working away.
Hakan Juholt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Juholt is putting a hurting on Grimm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Grimm is trying to improve his position.
Grimm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grimm trying to hold on to Juholt's head to control him but Juholt postures up.
Juholt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juholt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juholt thows a huge punch but Grimm dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm tries to roll over but Juholt keeps him under control.
Grimm trying to hold on to Juholt's head to control him but Juholt postures up.
Juholt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juholt is thwarting Grimm's attempts to control the position.
Juholt thows a huge punch but Grimm dodges it nicely.
Grimm is looking for a sweep. Juholt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juholt is pressing down on Grimm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimm is holding on for now.
Grimm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juholt.
Juholt is working Grimm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juholt lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juholt cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juholt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juholt is fighting to break Grimm's control of his arms but Grimm is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Juholt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juholt cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Juholt throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juholt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juholt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grimm trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Juholt throws a big right hand that misses.
Juholt cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Juholt preventing the sweep.
Juholt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juholt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grimm's head.
Grimm is pulling down on Juholt's head to control his posture.
Juholt is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Juholt won't allow Grimm to sweep him here.
Juholt cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Juholt postures up.
Grimm wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juholt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juholt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juholt is looking to work some ground and pound but Grimm has wrist control.
Juholt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juholt landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juholt landing with the ground and pound.
Juholt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grimm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juholt stands up over Grimm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grimm looking to control.
Grimm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grimm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juholt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juholt 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.
Juholt cracks Grimm with a solid left hand.
Grimm trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Juholt dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Juholt fails with a takedown attempt.
Juholt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grimm's waist but Grimm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juholt off to one side.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimm as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakan Juholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juholt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Juholt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grimm.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juholt.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimm lands a leg kick that knocks Juholt off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimm wants it to stay on the feet.
Juholt fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Juholt backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimm.
Grimm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Hakan Juholt has been cut.
Hakan Juholt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juholt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grimm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Juholt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juholt somewhat.
Grimm scores with a kick to the body.
Juholt shoots in and drives through. Grimm sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juholt walks into a stiff left hand from Grimm.
Grimm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juholt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Grimm catches Juholt right on the button with a cross.
Grimm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juholt takes a step back to recover.
Grimm jabs at Juholt's body.
Juholt shoots for a takedown but Grimm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Grimm. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Grimm. No joy for Juholt on that attempt.
Grimm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juholt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
Grimm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grimm sizes up Juholt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juholt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Grimm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Juholt scrambles back to his feet.
Grimm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juholt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juholt somewhat.
Grimm shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juholt misses with a takedown attempt - Grimm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juholt looks for a takedown but Grimm sprawls well.
Grimm throws a head kick that Juholt semi-blocks.
Grimm connects with a nice looking jab.
Juholt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimm as he jumps to the side.
Grimm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimm.
Juholt shoots in but no luck this time.
Juholt ducks right into an uppercut from Grimm.
Juholt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimm swivels and escapes.
Grimm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Grimm.
Nice shot lands for Grimm.
Juholt is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juholt blocks a head kick by Grimm.
Oh Juholt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juholt.
Juholt seems to have got his legs back now.
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 works over Juholt's head and body with a nice combination.
Grimm is looking to slow Juholt down with leg kicks.
Juholt fails with a takedown attempt.
Juholt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimm finds it's way round the side to connect with Juholt's head.
Juholt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grimm.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimm.
A nice combination there by Grimm.
Grimm throws a head kick that misses.
As Grimm looks to move away, Juholt throws a big counter combo bu Grimm just gets out of the way.
Grimm leaves Juholt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Auguste Grimm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Auguste Grimm!
Auguste Grimm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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