PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between D Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustine Grimli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Day
vs
Grimli

195 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, D Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Augustine Grimli!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grimli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Day wants to sweep here but Grimli controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Grimli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Day has his foot on Grimli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimli works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimli won't allow Day to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimli stays in close to Day's body and controls the position.

Day throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grimli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Day keeping moving, preventing Grimli from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimli is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimli defends well.

Day has his foot on Grimli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimli works his way back into a safe position though.
Day not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grimli is pushing down on Day's leg trying to pass to half guard. Day is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimli has managed to sneak the leg through.

Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Day is breathing heavily.
Grimli controlling the action here.

Grimli wants to work for an arm triangle but Day is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Day tries to kick Grimli off but Grimli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Day looking for submissions off his back.
Grimli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
I looks like Grimli might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Grimli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grimli passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Day tries to hold on but Grimli postures up.
Day wants to try and get back to his feet.
Day really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grimli controlling from mount.
Grimli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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.
Day is looking to get to half guard.
Grimli controlling from mount.
Day is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustine Grimli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grimli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Day napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Day is trying to control Grimli's posture but Grimli avoids it.
Day is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grimli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grimli is staying tight to Day's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Day misses with a takedown

and Grimli counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Grimli content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimli stands and throws Day's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Day tries to bench press Grimli off him but Grimli keeps the position.
Grimli controlling the position.
Day is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Day is looking to regain half guard here but Grimli keeps moving and retains side control.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Day wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Day is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grimli looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day misses with a takedown attempt

and Grimli counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grimli.
Augustine Grimli has got the better of the ground game so far.

Day had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Grimli is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Day Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Grimli's back instead.
Grimli turns into Day and is now in his guard.

Day working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Day is looking for a triangle but Grimli pushes his legs off easily.

Day has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grimli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimli is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grimli won't allow Day to get back to his feet.
Grimli advances to half guard.
Grimli stops Day from getting back to his feet.
Grimli is taking a breather. Day says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Day wants to get back to his feet.

Grimli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grimli trying to control the action but Day is working from the bottom.

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.
Day tries to get to full guard but Grimli has control of the leg.
Day is trying to stand up here but Grimli is controlling him well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Day with a poor takedown

and Grimli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Day is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grimli pulls his head out easily.

Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimli controlling the pace.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Day wants to control but Grimli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustine Grimli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Day tries for a takedown but Grimli circles away easily

and Grimli counters with a single leg into guard. Day didn't expect that.
Grimli controlling from the top position.

Day has his foot on Grimli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimli works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Day is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grimli defends well.
Grimli prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Grimli is pushing down on Day's leg trying to pass to half guard. Day is fighting to maintain full guard but Grimli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Grimli controlling the action here.
Day pushes Grimli off looking to stand but Grimli dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Day actively working from the bottom here.
Grimli controlling the pace.
Day is trying to stand back up but Grimli is controlling him

Grimli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Day pushes Grimli off looking to stand but Grimli dives back in and keeps control.
Day keeping control of the position.
Grimli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
D Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Day looking for submissions off his back.
Grimli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grimli is looking to take a break and control but Day is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Day actively working from the bottom here.
Day looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Grimli shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Grimli trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.

Day has his foot on Grimli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimli works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Grimli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grimli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Grimli won't allow Day to sweep him here.

Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grimli is aware though and is defending well.
Grimli advances position into side control!
Grimli just content to control the position.
Day is trying to get back to his feet.
Day is looking for a sweep.
Grimli is staying tight to Day's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Day manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to stand up here but Grimli is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Grimli seems content to control.
Grimli is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.
Day moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grimli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Day is keeping the position for now.
Grimli prevents Day from getting back to his feet.
Grimli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grimli wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Day wants to stand but Grimli is controlling the position.
Grimli 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.
Augustine Grimli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Day is looking for a triangle but Grimli pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustine Grimli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustine Grimli!