PBP Commentary

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.

Beaudouin
vs
Grunwald

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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!