Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Opstad throws a jab when Grimdal was well out of range.
Opstad shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls well. He's pushed Opstad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Opstad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Opstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.#TD#
Opstad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grimdal was covering up waiting for the punch and Opstad finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Opstad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grimdal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grimdal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grimdal! #REVB#
Grimdal working away.
Opstad is trying to buck Grimdal off.#T1##SU2#
Grimdal stands up.
Opstad has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grimdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opstad throws out the jab.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Opstad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Opstad with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Grimdal counters with a head kick that drops Opstad to the mat! Opstad scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Opstad is rocked!#TD#
Opstad shoots in and bounces Grimdal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grimdal is wriggling around but Opstad manages to pass to half guard.
Oh Opstad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##REVB#
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!
Opstad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Opstad seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Opstad is working for a kimura but Grimdal is defending it quite comfortably.
Opstad winds up and cracks Grimdal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Opstad is trying to control the action in half guard but Grimdal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Opstad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Opstad seems to be looking for submissions.
Opstad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Opstad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimdal's head.
Opstad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Opstad stands up and beckons Grimdal to join him on the feet.
Opstad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimdal as he avoids it easily.
Opstad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grimdal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Opstad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Opstad connects with a jab.#CL#
Opstad moves into the clinch successfully.
Opstad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimdal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Opstad landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Opstad blocks an uppercut.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Grimdal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad blocks an elbow strike.
Opstad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Opstad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimdal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Opstad shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Opstad backs off Grimdal throws a huge counter combo but Opstad manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leon Opstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Opstad shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Opstad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrimdal.
Opstad closes the distance and clinches up with Grimdal, looking for a takedown. Opstad pushes Grimdal against the cage but Grimdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Opstad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Opstad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Grimdal quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Grimdal manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Opstad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grimdal to the ground. Opstad is now in Grimdal's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opstad throwing strikes but missing.
Leon Opstad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Opstad stops Grimdal from standing up. #SUB#
Opstad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimdal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimdal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Opstad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grimdal won't allow Opstad to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Opstad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grimdal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Grimdal avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Opstad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Opstad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Opstad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grimdal can't fight it off and eventually Opstad manages to take the fight to the floor. Grimdal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Opstad stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Opstad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Opstad's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Opstad is trying to get an arm triangle but Grimdal is defending well.
Opstad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Opstad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grimdal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Opstad landing strikes.
Opstad wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Opstad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grimdal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Opstad's guard! Nice work there by Grimdal!
Opstad wants to stand and escape but Grimdal is having none of it. #ES#
Opstad has his feet on Grimdal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grimdal is looking to clinch but Opstad is avoiding it. #T4#
Opstad throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Opstad darts in looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets double underhooks and turns Opstad into the cage.
Opstad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grimdal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Opstad somewhat.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Opstad.
Opstad shoots and misses
and Grimdal counters with a left and a right that stings Opstad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Grimdal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Opstad to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grimdal dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Grimdal wants to get up but he can't break Opstad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Leon Opstad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Grimdal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grimdal wants it to stay on the feet.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Grimdal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimdal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Opstad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Opstad 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimdal wants to stand and escape but Opstad is having none of it. #T1#
Opstad lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Opstad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Opstad shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Grimdal throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Opstad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Opstad up against the cage.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Opstad breaks the clinch.
Grimdal moves in looking to clinch but Opstad pushes him off.
Grimdal walks into a stiff left hand from Opstad.#T2#
Opstad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimdal throws a head kick but Opstad moves out of range.
Grimdal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grimdal looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.
Grimdal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Opstad works Grimdal's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Opstad does it's job there.#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Leon Opstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opstad shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Opstad scores with a takedown into Grimdal's guard.#SUB#
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Grimdal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimdal manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Grimdal's guard.
Grimdal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Opstad is controlling him. #SUB#
Opstad drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Opstad seems to have locked his on tight now - Grimdal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Opstad, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Leon Opstad!

Event: ABW 193 Arendse - Point
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Carsara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Carsara throws a left that rocks Grimdal and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carsara dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Grimdal regain composure! #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.#SU#
Carsara decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grimdal to his feet.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Carsara finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carsara misses with a jab, cross combination. #KD#
Carsara lands a big shot that drops Grimdal! Can he finish him? #SU#
Carsara stands up and waves to Grimdal to follow him.
Carsara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carsara throws a body punch but Grimdal moves out of range.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
OH! Grimdal has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Carsara smells blood and charges in for the finish! Carsara unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Grimdal sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fausto Carsara!
Fausto Carsara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: ABW 180 Bhullar - Maugon
Date: Nov 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Grimdal instigates a clinch.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Olegav takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Karin Olegav has been cut.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Olegav shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grimdal's guard.#ES#
Grimdal has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Olegav is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Grimdal. No joy for Olegav on that attempt.
Olegav shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimdal defends it nicely.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimdal sprawls well. Grimdal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olegav gets slowly back to his feet.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Olegav.#T1#
Grimdal slaps away a takedown attempt from Olegav, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olegav, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
Grimdal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Olegav in a clinch. #BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
Olegav goes for a double leg but Grimdal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grimdal continues to drive forward.
As Olegav looks to move away, Grimdal throws a big counter combo but Olegav just gets out of the way.
Grimdal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimdal throws a right hand that Olegav ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegav also avoids with ease.
Grimdal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olegav's calf.
Grimdal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olegav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Olegav.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Grimdal clinches with his opponent.
Grimdal slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Grimdal clinches.
Grimdal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Olegav in a clinch. #BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Olegav has a takedown stuffed.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch but Olegav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3##CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.
Olegav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Olegav takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grimdal misses with a knee strike.
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but Olegav blocks with his arms. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.
Grimdal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Olegav up against the cage.
Grimdal lands a nice knee to the body.
Olegav can't break the clinch.
Olegav is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Grimdal. #T4##BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Olegav keeps it at a distance.
Grimdal throws a leg kick which misses Olegav's front leg but catches the back leg as Olegav tries to avoid it.
Olegav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grimdal as he avoids it easily.
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!#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Olegav is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olegav is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
Olegav drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grimdal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grimdal connects with a jab.
Grimdal tries to clinch there but Olegav circles away. #TD2#
Olegav decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 Karin Olegav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Olegav fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Olegav gets tackled into the cage by Grimdal. Grimdal maintains the clinch. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal leaves Olegav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Grimdal forces Olegav back against the cage and clinches.
Olegav looking for a takedown.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Olegav.
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
Reggie Grimdal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.#T1#
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head.
Olegav is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing.
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Karin Olegav's cut even more.
Olegav tries to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling the position.
Olegav jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Grimdal rushes Olegav and presses him up against the cage.
Grimdal prevents a body shot from Olegav.
Grimdal misses with a knee strike.
Grimdal landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olegav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimdal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olegav can do to turn this around?#T2##BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olegav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimdal with a body shot.
Reggie Grimdal is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimdal gets underhooks to prevent Olegav's takedown attempt.
Olegav throws a head punch that misses.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olegav wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Olegav drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Olegav is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimdal.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
Olegav takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimdal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimdal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grimdal tries to throw a body punch but Olegav avoids it by throwing Grimdal back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grimdal pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Grimdal working Olegav over with knees to the body.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimdal lands an elbow that stopped Olegav in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Karin Olegav's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Olegav tries to pull guard but Grimdal won't allow it.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Olegav is blocking nicely.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olegav avoids it.
Olegav tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olegav's defenses.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olegav avoids it.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olegav blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Karin Olegav's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Olegav keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Olegav drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olegav controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Olegav has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Olegav trying to control but Grimdal is working from the bottom.
Olegav won't allow Grimdal to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Grimdal is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Olegav presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Olegav is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Olegav misses with a takedown attempt - Grimdal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olegav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grimdal pinned against the cage. Grimdal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karin Olegav.
Olegav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimdal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Olegav counters with a left and a right that stings Grimdal. #CL#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Olegav up against the cage.
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Grimdal. #CUT#
Karin Olegav's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimdal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olegav. #T3#
Grimdal shoots in looking for a takedown but Olegav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grimdal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olegav unleashes a big counter combination but Grimdal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Olegav fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grimdal avoids it really well and circles away.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Olegav is having none of it.
Olegav swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimdal.
That kick from Grimdal tenderised Olegav's leg. Olegav is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Olegav shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grimdal is trying to stand. #T4##SUB2#
Olegav is working for a kimura but Grimdal is defending it quite comfortably.
Grimdal is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grimdal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Grimdal!

Event: ABW 171
Date: Oct 30, 2018

#R1#
Grimdal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valur.
Some wild striking there from Grimdal.
Valur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimdal counters with a series of strikes. Valur will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD2#
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Grimdal's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Valur stays in close to Grimdal's body and controls the position.
Grimdal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grimdal can't keep his opponent in guard - Valur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimdal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1##SU2#
Valur stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Valur shoots in and gets a takedown into Grimdal's guard.#SU2#
Valur stands up and waves to Grimdal to follow him. #TD2#
Valur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Valur wants to free his trapped foot but Grimdal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Valur seems content to control.#SUB2#
Valur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grimdal is just riding it out for now. Valur eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Valur works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Valur is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grimdal has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Grimdal has left one of his arms exposed and Valur doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Grimdal screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Valur!

Event: ABW 156 Gonza - Bhullar
Date: Aug 28, 2018

#R1#
Rayson lands a body shot.
Rayson lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Rayson shapes to counter with a head kick.#KD2#
Rayson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimdal sprawling to the canvas! Grimdal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rayson finish him?! #ROC2#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rayson. That's going to slow Grimdal down.
Oh Grimdal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimdal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grimdal switches off momentarily and Rayson cracks him with a monster right hand! Grimdal topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rayson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rayson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Longburn Rayson!
Longburn Rayson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1##TD#
Galvao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grimdal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grimdal has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Galvao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Grimdal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Galvao.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao is trying to get back to half guard.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
Galvao's coaches at True North Fight Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Grimdal looks winded!#T1#
Galvao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grimdal off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Grimdal is trying to defend against the choke here but Galvao has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Galvao Tightens the hold and Grimdal taps out furiously! Galvao displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Galvao!

Event: ABW 142 McArthur - Kansalainen
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Franco darts in and clinches Grimdal up against the cage.
Grimdal blocks a body shot from Franco.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
I was talking to Franco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Franco. #KD#
Franco lands a big knee to the head and Grimdal goes down! Franco is looking to finish! #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Grimdal looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimdal is being controlled here.
An elbow from Franco crashes against the mat.
Franco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grimdal is avoiding damage well. #SU#
Franco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grimdal to his feet. #CL#
Franco instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franco.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimdal.
A right hook to the body lands for Franco.
Franco crunches a lovely knee into Grimdal's ribcage.
Grimdal being controlled against the cage.
Franco stalling the fight. #T1#
Franco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Franco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Franco as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Franco on the inside.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Franco.
Franco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimdal.
The referee calls for Franco to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Franco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Franco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimdal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Franco finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimdal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco connects with a knee to the head.
Franco has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Grimdal - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Franco, and another! Grimdal is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ezio Franco!
A determined Ezio Franco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Grimdal has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meechum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimdal swivels and escapes.
Meechum with a poor takedown
and Grimdal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Meechum is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Meechum throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Meechum moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimdal.
A short right from Grimdal.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Meechum has been cut.
A knee to the head by Grimdal.
Meechum takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grimdal keeps control of Meechum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meechum has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimdal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimdal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grimdal lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimdal gets through Meechum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
Meechum has Grimdal pushed against the cage.
Meechum avoiding damage as Grimdal throws knees to the body.
Meechum is working for takedown but Grimdal is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meechum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
Grimdal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meechum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meechum has Grimdal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimdal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grimdal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Meechum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Meechum tries to land a knee to the head but Grimdal blocks with his arms.
Meechum looking to stall.
Meechum is pushing Grimdal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grimdal tries to land a knee to the head but Meechum blocks with his arms. #BC#
Meechum breaks the clinch.
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!
Meechum dives in for a single leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meechum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grimdal is out of range. #CL2#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Meechum in a clinch.
Meechum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimdal is defending well.
Grimdal leaning against his opponent. #T3##BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
No luck for Meechum with that takedown attempt.
Meechum is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Meechum tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meechum takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Meechum breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Danny Meechum's cut is getting worse.
Meechum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Meechum rushes Grimdal and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meechum swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimdal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meechum jumps guard but Grimdal stands there with Meechum around his waist. Meechum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimdal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meechum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meechum shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grimdal or perhaps it was just good defense by Meechum, which made it look bad.
A head kick misses from Meechum. #CL2#
Grimdal rushes Meechum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meechum tries to pull guard but Grimdal holds him up against the cage and eventually Meechum drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Grimdal.
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 Danny Meechum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grimdal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Grimdal as Meechum shoots in.#CL#
Meechum clinches up with Grimdal and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Grimdal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grimdal blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meechum can't find room to land a body shot as Grimdal controls the action.
Meechum is trying to push Grimdal away but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimdal lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Meechum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimdal lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meechum's face. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meechum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meechum pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Meechum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meechum looking for a takedown.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meechum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meechum shoots in but Grimdal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimdal throws a counter combo.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meechum fails with the takedown
and Meechum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimdal fails with a takedown attempt.
Meechum looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Danny Meechum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Meechum back into the cage.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal moves out of range of the body kick from Meechum.
Good leg kick by Grimdal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Meechum has managed to clinch.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Meechum is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grimdal misses with a knee to the head.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimdal landing knees to the body.
Grimdal trying to land knees to the body.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Grimdal pushes Meechum up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grimdal gets a clinch.
Meechum tries to circle away but Grimdal has him pinned against the cage.
Meechum tries to break free but Grimdal pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Grimdal instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Grimdal forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grimdal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meechum, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimdal lands a knee to the body.
Meechum fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meechum fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Grimdal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Meechum's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Meechum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meechum is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Meechum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meechum shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimdal sprawls well. He's pushed Meechum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Meechum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grimdal gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meechum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meechum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Meechum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimdal smiles and moves away.
Grimdal shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Meechum up against the cage.
Meechum 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 inside.
Grimdal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimdal prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Grimdal scores with a knee to the head.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it. #BC2#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Meechum is blocking nicely.
Grimdal lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Danny Meechum's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meechum working hard to break the clinch.
Grimdal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meechum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grimdal stalling against the cage.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Meechum blocks it.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meechum lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches up with Meechum and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Grimdal is pressed up against the cage. Meechum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimdal down to the mat. Grimdal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grimdal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meechum blocks it with crossed arms.
Meechum is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Meechum has had enough of the clinch but Grimdal keeps him there for the moment.
Grimdal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimdal leaning against his opponent.
Meechum fails to pull guard.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meechum is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimdal.
Grimdal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimdal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grimdal lands a nice knee to the body.
Grimdal is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meechum misses with a punch on the inside.
Grimdal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meechum's face. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal forces Meechum back against the cage and clinches.
Grimdal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meechums head.
Danny Meechum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reggie Grimdal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grimdal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimdal 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Grimdal!

Event: Angry Birds War 129
Date: May 10, 2018

#R1#
Grimdal wants to clinch but Hell slips to the side
and Hell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Hell lands a left and a right that send Grimdal crashing to the mat, dazed. Hell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Hell throws a leg kick but Grimdal checks it.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hell finish him?
Grimdal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hell counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Grimdal out cold! What a finish! Hell is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Hell!
After winning the bout, Max Hell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 121 Verygood - Tjack
Date: Apr 10, 2018

#R1#
Killa throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Killa's corner calls for a 1-2. Killa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Killa lands a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Good body shot from Killa.
Killa swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimdal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.
Killa lands a shoulder strike.
Killa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grimdals head.
A body shot lands from Killa.
Killa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killa lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Grimdal is rocked!
Grimdal tries to stall but Killa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Killa as the two fighters clinch.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Killa scores with a shoulder strike.
Killa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Grimdal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grimdal seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimdal dodges an elbow strike from Killa. #T1#
Killa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimdal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killa loads up on a big right hand but Grimdal slips the punch.
Grimdal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Killa looks to throw the jab but Grimdal is out of range.
Killa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Killa throws a big shot that misses.
Grimdal slips a jab from Killa.
Grimdal blocks a jab.
Grimdal slips under a jab.
Killa misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Killa.#CL#
Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the cage.
Grimdal blocking some punches.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimdal backwards.
Killa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Killa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grimdal backwards.
Killa has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grimdal or not.
Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killa slows down the pace here.
Killa gets through Grimdal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD2#
Killa drops Grimdal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grimdal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Killa dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Killa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grimdal backwards.
Killa dips a shoulder and cracks Grimdal with a mighty uppercut! Grimdal falls back against the cage and Killa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Grimdal is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Killa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!

Event: ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr
Date: Mar 20, 2018

#R1#
Pits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimdal checks a leg kick.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pits!
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
Pits tries to bum rush Grimdal with a series of wild strikes but Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimdal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pits throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Pits avoids the head kick by Grimdal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch but Pits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pits tries to bum rush Grimdal with a series of wild strikes but Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Pits backing away here, and Grimdal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pits throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimdal counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Pits misses with a series of wild punches.
Pits throws a push kick but Grimdal slaps the foot to one side.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pits has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julius Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Grimdal counters with a body kick.#T2#
Pits swinging wildly here.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimdal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kyle Pits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Pits's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimdal under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pits. #CL2#
Grimdal rushes Pits and presses him up against the cage.
Pits's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pits managing to block the knees to the body from Grimdal.
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Pits leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pits's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Pits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pits jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pits lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pits.
Pits throws a right hand that Grimdal ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimdal also avoids with ease.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimdal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Grimdal instigates a clinch.
Grimdal keeps control of Pits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pits is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Pits avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.#BC#
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pits throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Pits backing away here, and Grimdal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimdal flicks out a counter leg kick but Pits steps away.
Pits misses with a double jab.
Pits lands a jab-cross combination.
Pits scores with a one two! Grimdal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Pits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimdal tries to clinch there but Pits circles away.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pits looks to land a combination but Grimdal avoids it well.
Grimdal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Pits tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.#BC#
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimdal manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Grimdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Pits swinging wildly here.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimdal tries to counter with a clinch but Pits shakes him off and moves away.
Pits misses with a leg kick
and Grimdal counters with a leg kick.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kyle Pits is winning the standup battle so far.
Pits swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimdal.
Pits throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimdal on the side of the head. #T2#
Grimdal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pits throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Pits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimdal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pits is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Grimdal tries to clinch there but Pits circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimdal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimdal circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimdal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pits bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimdal's head backwards.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal throws a fast counter high kick but Pits manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Pits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle Pits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Pits.
No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pits shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grimdal eats them both and turns towards Pits to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
Pits keeps the fight on the outside.
Pits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimdal misses.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Pits misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Pits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimdal fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal pushes Pits up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Pits dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pits throws a nice looking combination but Grimdal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimdal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimdal slips a jab and a cross from Pits.
Pits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pits cracks Grimdal with an open hand slap.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimdal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimdal. #CL2#
Grimdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Pits is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimdal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Pits dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal is trying to break free.
Grimdal taking a breather.
Grimdal misses with a punch to the body.
Pits blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Pits manages to break the clinch.
Pits throws a nice looking combination but Grimdal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
Grimdal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range. #T2#
Grimdal walks into a straight right hand from Pits.
Pits misses with a double jab.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Grimdal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pits.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Pits throws a big counter combination but Grimdal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Pits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimdal walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimdal scores with a head kick.
Pits swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimdal.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
Grimdal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Pits up against the cage.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Pits 's eye.
Grimdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Pits blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Grimdal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Grimdal swings wildly with an uppercut but Pits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimdal landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pits's brow. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Grimdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Pits dips to his left and cracks Grimdal with an uppercut!
Kyle Pits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pits swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimdal counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Grimdal.
I think Pits 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Pits!

Event: ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Grimdal throws a sloppy head kick and Niedzwiedzinski moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Niedzwiedzinski. #CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Niedzwiedzinski backs away, Grimdal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a body kick.
Grimdal is looking to counter with head kicks.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a leg kick
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niedzwiedzinski batters Grimdal with a massive right followed by a huge left! Grimdal is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Niedzwiedzinski lands a final crushing right hand to drop Grimdal to the mat with a gruesome thud! Niedzwiedzinski is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 103 Nielsen - Huhrera
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Carballo gets tackled into the cage by Grimdal. Grimdal maintains the clinch.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Carballo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grimdal did well to prevent Carballo getting side control.
Carballo wants to free his trapped foot but Grimdal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carballo is controlling the pace.
Carballo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carballo moves into full mount! Grimdal won't be happy about that!
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU#
Carballo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Carballo back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal rushes Carballo and presses him up against the cage.
Grimdal working Carballo over with knees to the body.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Carballo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carballo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grimdal swivels and escapes.#TD#
Carballo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimdal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Carballo is staying tight to Grimdal's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Carballo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carballo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reggie Grimdal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Carballo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Carballo tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Carballo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimdal uses from the top position.
Carballo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Carballo.#T1#
Carballo continues to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Grimdal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carballo, up you get!
Carballo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Carballo clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carballo's brow.
Carballo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grimdal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimdal blocks an uppercut.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Carballo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I was talking to Carballo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Carballo lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Carballo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Grimdal can't fight it off and eventually Carballo manages to take the fight to the floor. Grimdal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Grimdal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Carballo manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Carballo moves into full mount! Grimdal won't be happy about that! #T3#
Carballo controlling from the full mount.
Carballo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carballo looking to ground and pound but Grimdal is blocking nicely.
Carballo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grimdal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carballo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carballo controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Carballo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Carballo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Carballo shoots and misses
and Grimdal counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Grimdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carballo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimdal stalling in the clinch but Carballo improves position.
Carballo blocks an elbow strike.
Carballo is trying to pull guard but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Carballo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carballo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grimdal just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carballo looks for a takedown but Grimdal sprawls well.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Carballo avoids it with no problem.
Carballo closes the distance and clinches up with Grimdal, looking for a takedown. Carballo pushes Grimdal against the cage but Grimdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Carballo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimdal uses from the top position.
Carballo looking for a sweep. Not yet Carballo, not yet.
Carballo controlling Grimdal's posture.
Carballo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Carballo has Grimdal pulled in close to control his posture.
Carballo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carballo tries to get out of the position.
Carballo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grimdal is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Grimdal instigates a clinch. #T3#
Carballo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carballo tries to pull guard but Grimdal holds him up against the cage and eventually Carballo drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Carballo.
Carballo tries to pull guard but Grimdal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carballo blocks the elbow strike. #TD#
Carballo jumps guard and drags Grimdal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Carballo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Carballo pulls Grimdal in close to prevent any damage.
Carballo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Carballo uses his free foot to push down on Grimdal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grimdal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Grimdal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimdal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Grimdal!

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
Potku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grimdal.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Potku, right into the meat.
Potku digs a good body shot into Grimdal's ribs.
Potku lands with a kick to the ribs. #KD#
Potku feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Grimdal sprawling to the canvas! Grimdal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Potku finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Potku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Potku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimdal.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Potku finish him?#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potku drops Grimdal with a huge uppercut! Grimdal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Potku is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Potku!

Event: ABW 85 Douglas - Dovlatov
Date: Nov 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown backing away here, and Grimdal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Brown.#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
Brown rushes Grimdal and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Grimdal is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Brown piles on the pressure and Grimdal crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Brown!
James Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ABW 78 Rodgers - Murhaa
Date: Nov 07, 2017

#R1#
Lal shoots and misses #CL2#
and Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Lal tries to break free but Grimdal pushes him back against the cage.
Grimdal prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Lal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimdal is one step ahead there.
Lal looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Grimdal gets to his feet - Lal follows without any prompting.
Lal misses with a takedown attempt - Grimdal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vihaan Lal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lal shoots for a takedown but Grimdal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Grimdal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lal.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Lal.
Grimdal lands an elbow that stopped Lal in his tracks for a moment.
Lal is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lal, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lal's defenses.
Lal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Lal 's eye. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Grimdal counters with a head kick that drops Lal to the mat! Lal scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Lal is rocked!
Lal is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lal gets tackled into the cage by Grimdal. Grimdal maintains the clinch.
Oh Lal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimdal creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Lal! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Grimdal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Grimdal!

Event: ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
Highchurch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimdal, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Highchurch's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimdal is trying to break free.
Highchurch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Highchurch has Grimdal pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Highchurch.#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Highchurch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Highchurch closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal tries to circle away but Highchurch has him pinned against the cage.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Highchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Highchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimdal's efforts to push away.
Highchurch slows down the pace here. #T1#
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Highchurch to work.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Highchurch lands a knee to the head.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Grimdal misses with some punches.
Highchurch throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal rushes Highchurch and presses him up against the cage.
Highchurch lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
Grimdal prevents a body shot from Highchurch.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Highchurch avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Highchurch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Highchurch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Highchurch for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Highchurch avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike.
Grimdal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Highchurch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highchurch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highchurch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Highchurch blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike.
Highchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimdal's efforts to push away.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimdal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimdal being controlled against the cage.
Highchurch scores with a shot to the side of Grimdal's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grimdal with a knee to the head. #T4#
Grimdal tries to stall but Highchurch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grimdal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Highchurch avoiding damage.
Highchurch prevents Grimdal from breaking the clinch.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grimdal is stalling here.
Grimdal is looking to break free of the clinch but Highchurch has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Merle Highchurch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Highchurch has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Highchurch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Highchurch lands a left hand.
Grimdal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Highchurch.
Highchurch just leaning against Grimdal, taking a breather.
Grimdal trying to stall but Highchurch improves his position.
The referee calls for Highchurch to work.
Grimdal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Merle Highchurch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grimdal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal is trying to break the clinch but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage.
Highchurch stalling the fight.
Highchurch just leaning against Grimdal, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Highchurch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Highchurch.#CL#
Highchurch closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.#T1#
Highchurch misses with a knee strike.
Grimdal has had enough of the clinch but Highchurch keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL#
Highchurch rushes Grimdal and presses him up against the cage.
Grimdal is trying to stall.
Grimdal being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Highchurch.
Nice elbow from Highchurch.
Highchurch keeps control of Grimdal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Grimdal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grimdal throws an elbow but misses.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Highchurch can't find room to land a body shot as Grimdal controls the action.
Grimdal looking to slow down the pace here.
Highchurch stalling.
Grimdal misses with some punches.
Grimdal blocks the elbow strike.
Grimdal tries to break the clinch but Highchurch is controlling the position.
Highchurch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Highchurch stalling in the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Grimdal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highchurch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Highchurch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Highchurch slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Highchurch.
Highchurch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Highchurch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike.
Grimdal working Highchurch over with knees to the body.
Highchurch lands a body shot.
Highchurch stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Grimdal.
Grimdal has had enough of the clinch but Highchurch keeps him there for the moment.
Highchurch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grimdal's efforts to push away.#T4#
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Grimdal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Highchurch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Highchurch throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Highchurch.
Highchurch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Highchurch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Highchurch seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Merle Highchurch.#CL#
Highchurch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's time! Highchurch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Highchurch misses with a punch to the body.
Grimdal tries to work over Highchurch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Highchurch scores with a shot to the side of Grimdal's head.
A body shot lands from Highchurch.
Highchurch controlling the action here for a moment.
Highchurch has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Highchurch on the inside. #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!
Highchurch stalling against the cage.
Grimdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Highchurch finish him?
Grimdal lands a hook that snaps the head of Highchurch backwards.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimdal letting Highchurch take a breather here.#T1#
Highchurch takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Highchurch lands a body shot.
Highchurch is struggling to control the position.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Highchurch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Highchurch stalling.
Highchurch avoiding damage.
Highchurch blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Grimdal is looking to control Highchurch's arms but Highchurch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grimdal has his back to the cage.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
Grimdal misses with a punch on the inside.
Highchurch avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage.
Highchurch misses with an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Highchurch. #CUT#
The cut above Reggie Grimdal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grimdal is trying to push Highchurch away but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grimdal looking to stall.
Grimdal is trying to push Highchurch away but Highchurch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Highchurch prevents Grimdal from breaking the clinch.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Highchurch to work.
Grimdal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3##BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Highchurch moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Highchurch closes the distance and pushes Grimdal back into the cage.
Highchurch just leaning against Grimdal, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Highchurch as Grimdal tries to tie him up.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Highchurch misses with an elbow over the top.
Grimdal wants to break free but Highchurch has control.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Highchurch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimdal up against the cage.
Highchurch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimdal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Highchurch slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Highchurch has managed to clinch.
Highchurch dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Highchurch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimdal blocks an elbow strike.
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highchurch avoiding damage as Grimdal throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch tries a knee to the head but Grimdal blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!

Event: ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017

#R1#
Grimdal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Miyazaki has closed the distance and engaged Grimdal in a clinch.
Grimdal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyazaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
Miyazaki wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Grimdal fails to land.
Miyazaki is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.
Miyazaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimdal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Miyazaki lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is looking to pass into half guard but Grimdal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grimdal is in guard.#REVB#
Grimdal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyazaki wants to sweep here but Grimdal controlling him for the moment.
Miyazaki is pulling down on Grimdal's head to control his posture. #T1#
Miyazaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grimdal manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Miyazaki gets to his feet. Grimdal looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grimdal connects with a high kick. #TD#
Miyazaki feints and as Grimdal raises his hands in defense, Miyazaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grimdal keeping moving, preventing Miyazaki from controlling successfully.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miyazaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grimdal wants to stand but Miyazaki is controlling the position. #SU#
Miyazaki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miyazaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Miyazaki tries for a takedown but Grimdal circles away easily
and Grimdal counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyazaki shoots in for a double leg but Grimdal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miyazaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimdal tries to avoid it but Miyazaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimdal to the ground. Grimdal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Miyazaki drives through and clinches with Grimdal against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Miyazaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miyazaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Miyazaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Miyazaki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grimdal escapes and throws Miyazaki's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Grimdal stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Miyazaki shoots in for a double leg but Grimdal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Grimdal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Miyazaki darts in and clinches Grimdal up against the cage.#TD#
Miyazaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimdal uses from the top position.
Grimdal is looking to stand up but Miyazaki won't let him. #ES#
Miyazaki kicks Grimdal off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Miyazaki.
Miyazaki fails to pull guard.
Miyazaki effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Miyazaki breaks the clinch. #T4##TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Grimdal throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Miyazaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Miyazaki dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Miyazaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miyazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Miyazaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grimdal clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Miyazaki is throwing shots to the body but Grimdal manages to wriggle free. Miyazaki pounces on him again and ends up in Grimdal's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reggie Grimdal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Miyazaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Miyazaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grimdal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miyazaki, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Miyazaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki trying to keep a closed guard but Grimdal is proving a slippery customer.
Miyazaki has Grimdal pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB#
Miyazaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyazaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyazaki looking to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyazaki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Miyazaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grimdal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyazaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimdal is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tony Miyazaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Miyazaki moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.#T3##TD#
Miyazaki successfully pulls guard.
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet but Grimdal is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Miyazaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimdal defends it easily.
Miyazaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyazaki striking from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Miyazaki has his foot on Grimdal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grimdal works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyazaki controlling Grimdal's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Miyazaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grimdal won't allow Miyazaki to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Miyazaki.
Grimdal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Miyazaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Miyazaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miyazaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grimdal tries to counter with a clinch but Miyazaki shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Miyazaki closes the distance and clinches.
Miyazaki has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miyazaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miyazaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Miyazaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyazaki is pushing Grimdal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miyazaki's defenses.
Miyazaki blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal. #T1#
Miyazaki jumps guard but Grimdal stands there with Miyazaki around his waist. Miyazaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimdal wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyazaki won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Miyazaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miyazaki blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch.
Miyazaki fails with the takedown.
Miyazaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grimdal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miyazaki's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Miyazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Miyazaki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miyazaki wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Miyazaki wants to control from the top but Grimdal keeps moving. #T2##SU#
Miyazaki gets to his feet - Grimdal follows without any prompting.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but Miyazaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Miyazaki keeps it at a distance.
Miyazaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miyazaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Miyazaki persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into range and clinches up with Miyazaki.#T3#
Miyazaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tony Miyazaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Miyazaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Grimdal is fighting to break Miyazaki's control of his arms but Miyazaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miyazaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimdal defends it easily.#SUB#
Miyazaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Grimdal has passed into half guard!
Miyazaki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Miyazaki trying to control here.
Tony Miyazaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyazaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimdal prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.#SUB#
Miyazaki looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Miyazaki.
I think Miyazaki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Miyazaki!

Event: ABW 47 Athanas - Bush
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Sol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grimdal tries to avoid it but Sol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grimdal to the ground. Grimdal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Milan Sol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimdal counters with a left to the body.
Reggie Grimdal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Sol.
Sol dives in and grabs Grimdal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grimdal pushes down on Sol's head and hops out.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol blocks the elbow strike.
Sol takes an elbow to the temple.
Grimdal is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol fails to land the takedown.
Grimdal appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Sol fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Grimdal clinches up with Sol and pushes him back against the cage.
Sol tries for a takedown but Grimdal manages to get underhooks.
Sol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Sol leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sol is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grimdal using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sol tries to score a body lock takedown but Grimdal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sol looks winded!
Grimdal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sol. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sol looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grimdal is fending him off so far but Sol persists. Nope, Grimdal circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimdal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sol moves into range and clinches up with Grimdal.#T2##BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch.
Sol darts in looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets double underhooks and turns Sol into the cage.
Sol shoots in for a takedown but Grimdal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sol tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal with a knee to the head.
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!
Sol has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grimdal after a bit of a struggle.
Grimdal is pressed up against the cage. Sol has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grimdal down to the mat. Grimdal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Sol gets a double leg takedown into Grimdal's guard.#ES#
Grimdal scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sol, pushing him back against the cage.
Sol takes a shot to the head.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Sol is trying to break free.
Sol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grimdal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Grimdal stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grimdal but Grimdal pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sol is defended easily by Grimdal.#T4#
Sol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grimdal circles away.
Grimdal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sol avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Sol gets a takedown into half guard.
Sol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Sol is trying for a kimura here. Grimdal looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sol wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Milan Sol!
A victorious Milan Sol thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Angry Birds War 30
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Highchurch throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Grimdal pushes Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch 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 Highchurch's brow.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike.
Grimdal lands a good knee to the midsection. Highchurch won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Highchurch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highchurch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Highchurch breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimdal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimdal looks winded!
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Highchurch throws the left hand but Grimdal avoids the punch easily.
Highchurch throws a body kick that misses.
Highchurch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimdal moves away.#KD#
Highchurch cracks Grimdal with an uppercut from hell and Grimdal crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Highchurch's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#
Grimdal is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Highchurch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highchurch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Highchurch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Highchurch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimdal is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Highchurch advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Highchurch missing with a left hand there. Grimdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimdal unleashes a big counter combination but Highchurch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimdal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highchurch.
Highchurch throws a low kick but Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Highchurch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimdal.
Highchurch cracks the inside of Grimdal's front leg.
Highchurch looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimdal is just out of range.#KD#
Highchurch catches Grimdal napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grimdal to the canvas!
Grimdal is still in real trouble! Can Highchurch finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimdal being controlled here, momentarily.
Highchurch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Grimdal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highchurch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimdal keeping full guard, as Highchurch tries to pass.
Highchurch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Highchurch stops Grimdal from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Grimdal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimdal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highchurch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimdal.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch loads up on a big right hand but Grimdal slips the punch.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimdal moves in looking to clinch but Highchurch pushes him off.
Grimdal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Despite the aggression on Grimdal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Highchurch looks to throw the jab but Grimdal is out of range.
Grimdal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimdal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highchurch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #KD#
Highchurch catches Grimdal napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grimdal to the canvas!
Highchurch looking to pass the guard.
Highchurch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Highchurch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Highchurch is working hard here to advance position.
Highchurch 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Grimdal moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Highchurch thuds a left hand into Grimdal's body.
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highchurch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Highchurch keeps it at a distance.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Highchurch. #CL2#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Highchurch in a clinch.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Grimdal. #BC#
Highchurch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##KD#
Highchurch moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Grimdal goes down! Can Highchurch finish him!?#CUT#
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highchurch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Grimdal keeping full guard, as Highchurch tries to pass.
Grimdal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highchurch is controlling him.
Highchurch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimdal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Highchurch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimdal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Highchurch misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Highchurch is keeping busy.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.#BC#
Highchurch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highchurch throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throws a lazy body kick
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Highchurch.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Highchurch circles away.
Grimdal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHighchurch.#T1#
Grimdal slips a straight right by Highchurch.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Highchurch moves out of range.
Grimdal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
Highchurch misses with a low kick.
Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highchurch.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Grimdal is looking for the big counter here.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Grimdal moves out of range.
Merle Highchurch is winning the standup battle so far.
Highchurch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimdal moves away.#CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Grimdal wants to stall.
Highchurch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
A frustrated look appears on Highchurch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highchurch has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highchurch is trying to break free.#BC#
Highchurch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Highchurch takes a swing at Grimdal's ribcage but misses.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimdal manages to avoid it.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Highchurch missing with a left hand there. Grimdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Highchurch misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Highchurch blocks it. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Highchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimdal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grimdal checks a leg kick.
Grimdal avoids the head kick by Highchurch. #CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highchurch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Grimdal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Highchurch is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Highchurch's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Highchurch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Highchurch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimdal.
Grimdal unleashes a big counter combination but Highchurch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimdal moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Grimdal tries a quick counter leg kick but Highchurch is wise to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Two back into the cage.
Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Grimdal.
Grimdal wants to break free but Two has control. #TD#
Two manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimdal is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Two looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grimdal passes into half guard.
Two moves into full guard.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Two. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Two wants to sweep here but Grimdal controlling him for the moment.
Two bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimdal's guard. #REVR#
Two trying to control but Grimdal is working from the bottom.
Grimdal is looking to stand up but Two isn't so interested in that idea.
Two slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimdal sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimdal keeps working.
Grimdal is trying to stand.
Two wants to take a breather but Grimdal is having none of it. #SUB#
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimdal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Two passes to full mount!
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimdal is looking to escape.
Two is really struggling to control Grimdal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Two looking to isolate an arm here. Grimdal doesn't see it coming and as Two extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test Two!
Test Two decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Angry Birds War 12
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1##TD#
The Ghost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grimdal looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The Ghost taking a breather here.
The Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grimdal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Ghost is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grimdal's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grimdal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Ghost pinned against the cage. The Ghost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Ghost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
The Ghost drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as The Ghost stalls from top position.#T3#
Grimdal prevents The Ghost from improving position.
The Ghost is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grimdal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grimdal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Ghost has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimdal is letting The Ghost control him for a moment.
Grimdal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Ghost asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The Ghost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos The Ghost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Ghost fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Grimdal drives through and clinches with The Ghost against the cage. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches up with The Ghost and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos The Ghost has been cut.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grimdal tries to clinch up but The Ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
The Ghost appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Grimdal fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that The Ghost shrugs off.
The Ghost takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Ghost drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grimdal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside that The Ghost shrugs off. #CUT2#
Carlos The Ghost's cut is getting worse.
The Ghost takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grimdal scores with a shoulder strike.
The Ghost has Grimdal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grimdal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos The Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimdal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
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!#BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Grimdal. #CUT2#
Carlos The Ghost's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carlos The Ghost's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A bit of stalling here from The Ghost.
A short uppercut from Grimdal. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal has managed to clinch.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reggie Grimdal!

Event: Angry Birds War - Round 2
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Fharrat. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Fharrat clinches up with Grimdal and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Fharrat turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Fharrat thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Fharrat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimdal, who protects the arm well.
Fharrat prevents Grimdal from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fharrat throwing strikes but Grimdal manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fharrat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grimdal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Fharrat is trying to control Grimdal's posture but Grimdal avoids it. #SU2#
Grimdal stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Grimdal gets tackled into the ropes by Fharrat. Fharrat maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Grimdal misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimdal landing knees to the body.
Grimdal lands a good knee to the midsection. Fharrat won't want to take too many of those.
Grimdal pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fharrat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimdal has him pressed against the ropes.
Fharrat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Grimdal to keep the fight standing.
Grimdal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fharrat's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal.
Fharrat throws a head punch that misses.
Fharrat is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fharrat is trying to pull guard but Grimdal has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Fharrat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Fharrat's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fharrat tries for a takedown but Grimdal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimdal throws a fast counter high kick but Fharrat manages to duck under it in time.
Fharrat is breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Grimdal clinches.
Fharrat tries to pull guard but Grimdal forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Fharrat has been cut.#BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fharrat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grimdal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fharrat with a body shot.
Grimdal slips a straight right by Fharrat.
Grimdal flicks out a counter leg kick but Fharrat steps away.#CL2#
Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grimdal lands an elbow inside.
Fharrat wants to take the fight to the mat but Grimdal manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fharrat throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal gets a clinch. #T4#
Grimdal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimdal stalls. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fharrat darts in and clinches Grimdal up against the ropes.
Grimdal stalling the fight. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fharrat shoots in and drives through. Grimdal sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Grimdal. No joy for Fharrat on that attempt.
Fharrat throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Grimdal counters by moving into the clinch.
Fharrat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimdal lands a nice elbow.
Fharrat is trying to drag Grimdal to the mat but Grimdal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Carl Fharrat's cut.
That's time! Fharrat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fharrat throws a head kick that misses.
Fharrat moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrimdal.
Fharrat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grimdal defends it nicely.
Grimdal blocks a jab.#CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Fharrat tries to work over Grimdal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimdal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fharrat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grimdal smiles and moves away.
Grimdal avoids the head kick by Fharrat. #CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL#
Fharrat has closed the distance and engaged Grimdal in a clinch.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fharrat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fharrat takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimdal lands a knee to the body.
Grimdal lands a shoulder strike.
Grimdal lands a damaging elbow.
Fharrat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!#CL2#
Grimdal has Fharrat up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fharrat takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Grimdal landing knees to the head.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fharrat can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Grimdal gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Fharrat misses with a takedown
and Grimdal counters with a flying knee that drops Fharrat! Grimdal dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Grimdal!

Event: SFC 11
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Grimdal tries to sprawl but Riley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Riley seems content to control.
Grimdal looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Riley trying to work for an americana but Grimdal has managed to regain full guard.
Riley is pushing down on Grimdal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimdal is fighting to maintain full guard but Riley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Riley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Riley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimdal has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riley wants to work for an arm triangle but Grimdal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Riley controlling the action here.
Riley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura but Grimdal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riley to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Grimdal is not content to let Riley control the position.#SUB#
Riley is working for a kimura here but Grimdal manages to reverse the position and he's now in Riley's guard.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Riley working for a triangle but Grimdal defends it easily.
Riley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riley is trying to keep Grimdal in close. #T3#
Riley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimdal's guard. #REVR#
Riley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riley trying to control but Grimdal is working from the bottom.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riley landing some decent shots from guard.
Grimdal has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Riley advances to half guard. #SUB#
Riley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
Riley trying to control from half guard but Grimdal is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Riley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Riley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Grimdal won't be happy with that.
Riley wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Riley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grimdal, who protects the arm well.
Riley wants to control but Grimdal is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal is pushing Riley's head away, looking to escape. Riley manages to hold on to the position though.
Riley grinds an elbow into Grimdal's temple.
Riley working the ground and pound.#T1#
Riley in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Grimdal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riley.
Riley is staying tight to Grimdal's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Riley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Riley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimdal defends well and Riley ends up having to push Grimdal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grimdal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riley swivels and escapes.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grimdal enables Riley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grimdal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riley trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimdal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Riley 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.
Riley 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.#T2#
Riley prevents Grimdal from getting back to his feet.
Riley stands and throws Grimdal's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Riley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Grimdal looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Grimdal is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riley lets go of the hold and Grimdal can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Riley!

Event: SFC 10 Ahmadaliev Vs Randleman
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Grimdal fakes the leg kick and cracks Pray in the body.
Grimdal throws a sloppy head kick and Pray moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Pray fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grimdal sprawls well initially but Pray persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pray trying to control from half guard but Grimdal is working away.
Grimdal wants to get back to his feet.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grimdal's head.
Grimdal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grimdal defending well though.
Pray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grimdal is breathing heavily.
Grimdal is in trouble now - Pray has advanced to mount! #T1#
Pray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pray lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pray lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pray with shots to the head and body - Grimdal looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pray tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pray scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#
Grimdal is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pray cracks Grimdal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Grimdal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pray working Grimdal over with strikes here.
Pray unloading with bombs!
Pray postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grimdal in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grimdal to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lay Pray!
Lay Pray got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SFC 6 Heavyweight Classic
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Nice jab there from Rome. #CUT#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Rome is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Grimdal hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Rome!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Grimdal clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the cage.
Petersen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grimdal is defending well.
Grimdal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grimdal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grimdal throws an elbow that misses.
Grimdal trying to land knees to the body.
Petersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimdal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petersen's efforts to push away.
Petersen is trying to pull guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Petersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Grimdal.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Petersen dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Petersen takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petersen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Petersen 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Julio Petersen has been cut.
Petersen is breathing heavily.
Petersen avoids the elbow strike from Grimdal, against the cage. #BC2#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Petersen up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Grimdal scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal pushes Petersen up against the cage in a clinch.
Petersen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grimdal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whack! Grimdal lands a heavy head kick that drops Petersen. The ref tackles Grimdal to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Petersen was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Reggie Grimdal!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
Mcfadden rushes Grimdal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfadden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimdal walks away with a smile on his face. Mcfadden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcfadden, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcfadden avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal drives through and clinches with Mcfadden against the cage.
Mcfadden is trying to pull guard but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.
Mcfadden fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Mcfadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfadden takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcfadden jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcfadden taking a breather. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grimdal clinches.
Mcfadden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimdal walks away with a smile on his face. Mcfadden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Grimdal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Grimdal. #CL2#
Grimdal darts in and clinches Mcfadden up against the cage.
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodrigo Mcfadden has been cut.
Mcfadden tries to pull guard but Grimdal won't allow it.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mcfadden dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Grimdal closes the distance and clinches.
Mcfadden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grimdal with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Grimdal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Grimdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcfadden, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcfadden jumps guard but Grimdal stands there with Mcfadden around his waist. Mcfadden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcfadden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grimdal walks away with a smile on his face. Mcfadden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Grimdal drives through and clinches with Mcfadden against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimdal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcfadden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimdal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mcfadden tries to circle away but Grimdal has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Grimdal.
Mcfadden is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Grimdal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcfadden dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
A shot in the inside from Grimdal. #T3#
Mcfadden dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal. #BC2#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Grimdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimdal lands a damaging elbow.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal. #ROC2#
Mcfadden is rocked!
Grimdal creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mcfadden! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Grimdal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Grimdal!

Event: QFC Tournament 703 Round 2
Date: Nov 23, 2016

#R1#
Grimdal wants to clinch.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Grimdal avoids it with no problem.
Grimdal takes one to the side of the head.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grimes clinches with his opponent.
Grimdal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Grimes scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Grimes as he connects with a hook.
Grimdal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimdal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Grimdal. #CL#
Grimdal forces Grimes back against the cage and clinches.
Grimdal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Grimes. #ROC2#
Grimdal is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Grimes blocks it. #BC2#
Grimes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Grimdal walks into a jab.
Oh Grimdal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Grimdal tries for a takedown but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grimes jabs at Grimdal's body.
Donk. Grimes catches Grimdal right on the button with a cross.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Grimdal.
Grimes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grimdal is looking to clinch.
Grimes tests Grimdal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimdal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimdal tries to get into range but Grimes steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Grimdal! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Grimes scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Grimes!

Event: QFC Tournament 703 Round 1
Date: Nov 22, 2016

#R1##CL#
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.#BC#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grimdal clinches. #BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
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. #CUT#
It looks like Christen Mikhael has been cut.#BC#
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Grimdal gets a clinch. #T1#
Grimdal prevents the takedown attempt.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
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.#CL#
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. #BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL#
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. #BC#
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.#T2#
Grimdal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Grimdal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Mikhael. #CL#
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. #BC2#
Mikhael manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.#T3#
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. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimdal throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Mikhael is rocked!#CL#
Grimdal drives through and clinches with Mikhael against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grimdal. #BC2#
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.#CL#
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.#T4#
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.#BC#
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.#CL2#
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.
#R2##CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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. #BC#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
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. #T4#
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. #BC#
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!
#R3#
Mikhael throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely. #CL#
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Mikhael in a clinch.
Grimdal unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Grimdal manages to break the clinch. #CL#
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. #BC#
Grimdal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
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. #T1#
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.#BC#
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.#CL2#
Mikhael fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grimdal, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
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. #CL#
Grimdal clinches up against the cage.
Mikhael looking to stall. #BC#
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. #T2#
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!#CL#
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. #T3##BC#
Grimdal breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Grimdal clinches with his opponent. #BC#
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. #CL#
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
Grimdal throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
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?#CL#
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.#T4#
Mikhael jumps guard but Grimdal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grimdal pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
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!#CL#
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.#BC#
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!

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