PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krayzor Windfather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windfather comes into the arena with All The Above blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Windfather
vs
Grimaldi

190 cm
27
244 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

194 cm
30
263 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krayzor Windfather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Grimaldi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimaldi throws a good cross that connects.
Windfather misses with a hook to the body
and Grimaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Windfather tries to close the distance and clinch but Grimaldi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Windfather scores with a jab. Grimaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Mike Grimaldi has been cut.
Grimaldi dodges the punch combination from Windfather.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Windfather, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimaldi throws a hook to the side of Windfather's head but Windfather sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Windfather throws a jab when Grimaldi was well out of range.
Windfather throws the left hand but Grimaldi avoids the punch easily.
Grimaldi misses with a two punch combination.

Windfather looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Windfather is looking for a kimura but Grimaldi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Windfather to get the leverage.
Grimaldi is looking to escape.

Windfather is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimaldi is just riding it out for now. Windfather eventually gives up the hold.
Windfather throwing shots but Grimaldi is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Windfather stops Grimaldi from getting back to his feet.
Windfather throwing shots but Grimaldi is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Windfather is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Windfather trying to work for an americana but Grimaldi has managed to regain full guard.
Grimaldi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Windfather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Windfather passes Grimaldi's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Windfather is looking for a kimura here.
Windfather throwing shots but Grimaldi is blocking nicely.

Windfather is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Windfather throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Windfather is working for a kimura but Grimaldi is defending it quite comfortably.
Windfather tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimaldi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grimaldi can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Windfather seems to be working for a kimura but Grimaldi defends the submission attempt.
Windfather thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimaldi's head.

Windfather is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Windfather is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Windfather lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Windfather not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Windfather thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grimaldi to regain full guard.
Windfather is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Windfather missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windfather in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Windfather is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimaldi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimaldi has escaped and now he's on top!
Grimaldi wanted to stand there but Windfather had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Windfather is looking for a triangle but Grimaldi pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzor Windfather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Grimaldi's cut.
That's time! Windfather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grimaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That has opened up Mike Grimaldi's cut even more.
Windfather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimaldi manages to avoid it.
Windfather misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimaldi.
Windfather is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mike Grimaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Windfather forces Grimaldi back against the cage and clinches.
Windfather throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Windfather gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grimaldi regains guard.
Windfather throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windfather throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Windfather stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimaldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Windfather has gone for a leg lock! Grimaldi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Windfather's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Windfather has his foot on Grimaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimaldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimaldi postures up.
Grimaldi wants to stand but Windfather has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Windfather has his foot on Grimaldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimaldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Windfather is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Windfather 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.
Grimaldi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Windfather is proving hard to escape from.

Grimaldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimaldi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Windfather's guard.
Grimaldi is breathing heavily.

Windfather looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimaldi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grimaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Windfather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Windfather's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Windfather wants to sweep but no luck.

Windfather looking for a guillotine here but Grimaldi defends easily.
Grimaldi tries to stand but Windfather is controlling from the bottom.

Windfather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Windfather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Grimaldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Windfather's guard.
Windfather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimaldi can do to turn this around?

Windfather working for a triangle but Grimaldi defends it easily.

Grimaldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Windfather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grimaldi has managed to get both his arms back between Windfather's legs - danger averted.
Grimaldi wants to stand but Windfather is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grimaldi preventing the sweep.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi wants to get up but he can't break Windfather's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Windfather looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grimaldi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Windfather is proving hard to escape from.
Windfather bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimaldi's guard.
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!
Windfather is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Windfather throwing strikes but missing.
Windfather throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Windfather lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grimaldi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Windfather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krayzor Windfather dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Grimaldi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Windfather jabs Grimaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Windfather misses.
Krayzor Windfather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Windfather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Windfather.
Windfather bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimaldi's head.
Windfather moves forwards but Grimaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimaldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Windfather lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimaldi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krayzor Windfather is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Windfather.
Grimaldi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Windfather.
Grimaldi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Windfather looks for a takedown but Grimaldi sprawls well.
A big left from Windfather misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Grimaldi.
Windfather fails to land the takedown.
Windfather throws the kick towards the body but Grimaldi avoids it.
Windfather defending well as Grimaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Grimaldi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Windfather. That snapped Grimaldi's head back.
Mike Grimaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Windfather closes the distance and clinches.
Windfather goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grimaldi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krayzor Windfather. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Windfather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Windfather connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Windfather ducks under a wild hook from Grimaldi.
Nice shot lands for Grimaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Windfather circles away.
Grimaldi doesn't manage to clinch there - Windfather circles away.

Windfather forces Grimaldi back against the cage and clinches.
Windfather tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Windfather lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grimaldi backwards.
Grimaldi blocks the elbow strike.
Windfather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Windfather lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimaldi backwards.

The cut above Mike Grimaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grimaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Windfather keeps control of Grimaldi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Windfather struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimaldi controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi tries to break free but Windfather pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Windfather fails to land.
Windfather misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Windfather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Windfather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimaldi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Windfather.
Windfather lands with a short shot to the head.
Windfather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grimaldi backwards.
Windfather throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimaldi.
Windfather lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Windfather.

Mike Grimaldi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimaldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimaldi takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Grimaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krayzor Windfather!