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MBF 005 Heavy Strike PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deavy Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipnchen Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Deavy Watt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deavy Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philipnchen Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watt takes the fight into the clinch.
Watt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mueller stalling against the cage.
Mueller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watt working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt prevents the takedown attempt.
Mueller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deavy Watt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philipnchen Mueller.
Watt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Watt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mueller after a bit of a struggle.
Mueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Watt gets caught flat footed, as Mueller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mueller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Watt working a defensive guard here.
Mueller preventing the sweep.
Watt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mueller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Watt 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watt is proving hard to escape from.
Mueller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mueller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mueller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watt swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mueller or perhaps it was just good defense by Watt, which made it look bad.
Mueller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mueller closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Watt quickly recovers to half guard.
Mueller moves into full mount! Watt won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller avoids the attempt from Watt to control.
Watt is trying desperately to improve position.
Watt tries to hold on but Mueller postures up.
Watt is looking to improve his position but Mueller isn't that keen on the idea.
Watt wants to control but Mueller is having none of it.
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.
Watt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mueller is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mueller extends the arm and Watt is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philipnchen Mueller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Krimely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Krimely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Marston.
It looks like Jason Krimely has been cut.
Krimely's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krimely scrambles back to his feet.
Krimely could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krimely closes the distance and pushes Marston back into the cage.
Marston is trying to force a seperation but Krimely has the dominant position.
Krimely breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krimely shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marston defends it nicely.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krimely avoids the body shot from Marston.
Krimely appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marston takes one on the button.
Krimely seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Krimely is just out of range.
Krimely moves into the clinch.
Marston tries a body shot but Krimely blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Krimely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krimely takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Krimely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krimely shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krimely shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marston's guard.
Marston has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Krimely has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marston wants to stall.
Krimely breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krimely shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marston lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Krimely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krimely tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marston defends well and Krimely ends up having to push Marston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Krimely. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston lands with a straight right. Krimely didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krimely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jason Krimely's cut is getting worse.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krimely drives through and clinches with Marston against the cage.
Krimely manages to break the clinch.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Krimely is just out of range.
Krimely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krimely throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marston's waist but Marston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krimely off to one side.
Krimely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krimely is breathing heavily.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Krimely's head but Krimely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krimely shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marston sends Krimely crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marston is motioning to the referee to let Krimely up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Krimely is rocked!
Marston sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Krimely's defenses. It connects perfectly with Krimely's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Marston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Jr Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedy Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Jr Rzasa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Jr Rzasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tedy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rzasa closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Rzasa manages to pull guard.
Rzasa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harris throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rzasa's body to avoid the submission. Rzasa has instead reached around Harris's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rzasa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tomasz Jr Rzasa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TorOslo Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TorOslo Hansen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Rzasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, TorOslo Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Rzasa is predictable there
and Hansen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Rzasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rzasa throws a big counter combination but Hansen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hansen checks the leg kick.
Rzasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rzasa misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Hansen.
Rzasa clinches up against the cage.
Rzasa manages to break the clinch.
Hansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rzasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Tomasz Rzasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TorOslo Hansen.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rzasa has closed the distance and engaged Hansen in a clinch.
Rzasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansen goes for a takedown attempt but Rzasa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rzasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rzasa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansen, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen is looking for a takedown.
Rzasa gets control of Hansen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rzasa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rzasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rzasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rzasa!
Rzasa decides to stand back up. Rzasa steps back and let's Hansen get back to his feet.
Rzasa closes the distance and pushes Hansen back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rzasa as Hansen tries to tie him up.
Hansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rzasa is defending well.
Hansen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rzasa gets underhooks to prevent Hansen's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a body punch.
Rzasa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hansen can't fight it off and eventually Rzasa manages to take the fight to the floor. Hansen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hansen wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Rzasa's hips, looking to push off. But Rzasa grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Hansen screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Tomasz Rzasa!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Beaudouin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Grunwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Grunwald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Toussaint Beaudouin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toussaint Beaudouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Grunwald!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunwald keeps the fight on the outside.
Grunwald tries a head kick but it misses.
Beaudouin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grunwald clinches up against the cage.
Beaudouin wants to break free but Grunwald has control.
Grunwald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaudouin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grunwald pinned against the cage. Grunwald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beaudouin dives in for a single leg takedown but Grunwald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaudouin looks for a takedown but Grunwald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toussaint Beaudouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudouin closes the distance and clinches.
Grunwald being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunwald gets control of Beaudouin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Grunwald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Grunwald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grunwald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Beaudouin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beaudouin looking to pass the guard.
Beaudouin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grunwald is trying to control the position but Beaudouin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grunwald looking for a sweep. Not yet Grunwald, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaudouin is looking to work some ground and pound but Grunwald has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beaudouin cracks Grunwald with an open hand slap.
Beaudouin doesn't manage to clinch there - Grunwald circles away.
Grunwald feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Beaudouin being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaudouin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunwald trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaudouin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaudouin is pulling down on Grunwald's head. It's preventing any offense from Grunwald, at least for the moment.
Grunwald is looking to stand up but Beaudouin won't let him.
Beaudouin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beaudouin is trying to keep Grunwald in close.
Beaudouin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grunwald leaves Beaudouin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grunwald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beaudouin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beaudouin throws a big counter combination but Grunwald scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grunwald fails to land the takedown.
Grunwald dives in for a single leg takedown but Beaudouin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beaudouin instigates a clinch.
Grunwald successfully pulls guard.
Grunwald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaudouin defends well.
Grunwald looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaudouin trying to control but Grunwald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Grunwald dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beaudouin shoots in but Grunwald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grunwald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grunwald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grunwald showed some decent athleticism there.
Beaudouin tries to kick Grunwald off in order to stand up. Grunwald Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Grunwald wants to control but Beaudouin is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaudouin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunwald wants to stand but Beaudouin is controlling his arm.
Beaudouin seems a little lost for a moment, as Grunwald dominates the positioning.
Grunwald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaudouin keeps working.
Grunwald working the head with strikes.
Grunwald misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beaudouin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beaudouin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beaudouin has his hands clasped together around Grunwald's back. He's all about the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beaudouin trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grunwald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grunwald throws a low kick but Beaudouin avoids it.
Beaudouin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grunwald shoots in for a takedown but Beaudouin shows good takedown defense.
Beaudouin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beaudouin goes for a double leg but Grunwald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grunwald continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toussaint Beaudouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grunwald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudouin rushes Grunwald and presses him up against the cage.
Beaudouin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grunwald to keep the fight standing.
Beaudouin prevents the takedown attempt.
Grunwald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grunwald is breathing heavily.
Beaudouin is looking for a takedown.
Beaudouin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beaudouin throws the kick towards the body but Grunwald avoids it.
Grunwald gets tackled into the cage by Beaudouin. Beaudouin maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Beaudouin.
Beaudouin looking for a takedown.
Grunwald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beaudouin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grunwald shoots in and bounces Beaudouin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beaudouin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Grunwald is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaudouin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beaudouin moves into the clinch successfully.
Beaudouin wants a takedown.
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 Toussaint Beaudouin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Grunwald tries to clinch
and Beaudouin counters with a three punch combo that has Grunwald backing up. Grunwald nods at Beaudouin to acknowledge the strikes.
Beaudouin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beaudouin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beaudouin shoots for a takedown but Grunwald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beaudouin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toussaint Beaudouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaudouin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grunwald's waist but Grunwald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beaudouin off to one side.
Beaudouin with a hook.
Grunwald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beaudouin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grunwald somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grunwald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beaudouin is fending him off so far but Grunwald persists. Nope, Beaudouin circles away and we're back to standing.
Grunwald shoots for a takedown but Beaudouin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grunwald keeps the fight on the outside.
Grunwald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grunwald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beaudouin quickly recovers to half guard.
Beaudouin kicks Grunwald off and gets back to his feet.
Beaudouin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grunwald's waist but Grunwald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beaudouin off to one side.
Grunwald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beaudouin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beaudouin stalks Grunwald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Grunwald's face. Grunwald staggers backwards, shaken.
Grunwald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beaudouin.
Grunwald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beaudouin rushes Grunwald and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Beaudouin can't get the takedown.
Beaudouin tries to break the clinch but Grunwald is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunwald jumps guard.
Grunwald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grunwald is working an open guard so Beaudouin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beaudouin moves into the clinch.
Beaudouin gets underhooks to prevent Grunwald's takedown attempt.
Beaudouin stalling against the cage.
Beaudouin lands a nice shot to the body.
Beaudouin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beaudouin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grunwald is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudouin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Erik Grunwald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beaudouin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grunwald's guard.
Beaudouin slips nicely into half guard.
Beaudouin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beaudouin shoots for a takedown but Grunwald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beaudouin fails with the takedown.
Grunwald dives in for a single leg takedown but Beaudouin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beaudouin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grunwald pinned against the cage. Grunwald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaudouin shoots in and drives through. Grunwald sprawls well.
Beaudouin throws a front kick aimed at Grunwald's knee but Grunwald avoids it well.
Grunwald tries to clinch but Beaudouin moves away
and Beaudouin counters with a three punch combo that has Grunwald backing up. Grunwald nods at Beaudouin to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Beaudouin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beaudouin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Toussaint Beaudouin!
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