PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Grimdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christen Mikhael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Grimdal
vs
Mikhael

190 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Grimdal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christen Mikhael!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimdal slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mikhael avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Mikhael looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimdal.
Mikhael blocks an elbow strike.
Mikhael wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimdal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Mikhael 's eye.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Mikhael 's eye.
Mikhael is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimdal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grimdal clinches.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

Mikhael gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhael has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimdal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christen Mikhael.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.

It looks like Christen Mikhael has been cut.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grimdal gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimdal prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grimdal looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Grimdal has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikhael's brow.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.

Grimdal breaks from the clinch.

Grimdal rushes Mikhael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhael is trying to push Grimdal away but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Grimdal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mikhael looks winded!
Mikhael looking to throw knees to the head but Grimdal is blocking nicely.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimdal shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Grimdal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.

Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Mikhael.

Grimdal rushes Mikhael and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mikhael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikhael is working for takedown but Grimdal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grimdal lands a damaging elbow.
Mikhael wants a takedown but no success here.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimdal is stalling here.

Mikhael manages to break the clinch.

Grimdal moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Grimdal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimdal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Mikhael is rocked!

Grimdal drives through and clinches with Mikhael against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.

Mikhael breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhael misses with a takedown attempt - Grimdal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mikhael cracks a nice hook into Grimdal's ribs.

Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow that stopped Mikhael in his tracks for a moment.
Grimdal leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
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!
Mikhael is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Grimdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Mikhael tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Mikhael closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Mikhael avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikhael tries to pull guard but Grimdal won't allow it.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christen Mikhael's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mikhael instigates a clinch.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
Mikhael dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimdal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhael can do to turn this around?
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Mikhael circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Mikhael.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimdal.
Mikhael wants to counter the offense by Grimdal and move into the clinch position.

Grimdal gets tackled into the cage by Mikhael. Mikhael maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhael blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grimdal obliges.
Grimdal lands with a left to the head.
Mikhael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing.
Grimdal lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhael tries to circle away but Grimdal has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but Mikhael blocks with his arms.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mikhael misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimdal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mikhael has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christen Mikhael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimdal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhael shoots in for a double leg but Grimdal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mikhael drives through and clinches with Grimdal against the cage.
Grimdal scores with a hook to the body.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.
Mikhael managing to block the knees to the body from Grimdal.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mikhael's brow.
Mikhael tries to stall but Grimdal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimdal blocking some punches.
Reggie Grimdal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mikhael blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mikhael has had enough of the clinch but Grimdal keeps him there for the moment.
Mikhael takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grimdal.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhael is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Grimdal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mikhael swings for the body but Grimdal moves out of range.
Mikhael closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christen Mikhael.

Grimdal clinches up with Mikhael and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikhael pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Grimdal to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mikhael avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Mikhael misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

Mikhael pushes Grimdal up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mikhael's defenses.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that Mikhael shrugs off.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikhael has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Mikhael tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimdal avoids it.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mikhael jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal has Mikhael pushed against the cage.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimdal misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Grimdal to work.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mikhael trying to land knees to the body.
Mikhael wants a takedown.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhael misses the shot to the body.
Mikhael tries for a takedown but Grimdal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimdal throws a counter high kick but Mikhael was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christen Mikhael's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mikhael throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.

Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Mikhael in a clinch.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Mikhael takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimdal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhael backwards.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Mikhael tries to throw a body punch but Grimdal avoids it by throwing Mikhael back against the cage.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Mikhael leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mikhael avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Mikhael 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Grimdal scores with a shot to the side of Mikhael's head.
Mikhael is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Mikhael keeps the fight on the outside.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Mikhael wants to counter the offense by Grimdal and move into the clinch position.

Mikhael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimdal, pushing him back against the cage.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Mikhael, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Mikhael looking to stall.

Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhael throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Mikhael circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhael dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mikhael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimdal on the side of the head.
Mikhael fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikhael circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhael looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Mikhael persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christen Mikhael.
A head kick misses from Grimdal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grimdal darts in and clinches Mikhael up against the cage.
Mikhael takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikhael has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhael is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimdal breaks from the clinch.

Grimdal clinches with his opponent.

Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mikhael shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimdal but Grimdal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grimdal.

Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick from Grimdal lands but Mikhael takes it in his stride.
Mikhael is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimdal finish him?

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimdal keeps control of Mikhael as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mikhael seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhael jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grimdal pressing his opponent against the cage.

Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhael moves out of range easily.
Mikhael dives in and grabs Grimdal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimdal pushes down on Mikhael's head and hops out.
Mikhael tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikhael somewhat.
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!

Mikhael tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christen Mikhael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Grimdal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Grimdal manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grimdal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Reggie Grimdal!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Reggie Grimdal!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Reggie Grimdal!

Reggie Grimdal wins by unanimous decision!