AFC 54 - Griffon vs. Maker PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Barnaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmir Zslevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnaby's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hold You Tight. Asmir Zslevski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Barnaby
vs
Zslevski

178 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barney Barnaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asmir Zslevski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zslevski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zslevski moves out of range of the body kick from Barnaby.
Barnaby stuffs the takedown.
Zslevski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnaby as he avoids it easily.
Zslevski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zslevski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnaby throws a head kick that misses.
Barnaby tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Zslevski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zslevski pushes down on Barnaby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnaby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zslevski on the ground.

Zslevski is trying for a kimura here. Barnaby looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zslevski wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Asmir Zslevski!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Macomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Cast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RJ Cast has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willie Macomb's chin.

Macomb
vs
Cast

176 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willie Macomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, RJ Cast!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macomb shoots in for a double leg but Cast sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macomb throws a combination. Cast tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cast tries to clinch but Macomb moves out of range.
Cast avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macomb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cast scoring well with a low kick there.

Cast rushes Macomb and presses him up against the cage.
Cast lands an elbow just above Macomb 's eye.
Macomb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cast smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Macomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cast catches Macomb napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Macomb to the canvas!

Macomb is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macomb throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Macomb is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Macomb taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macomb tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cast presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cast controlling his opponent.
Macomb is looking to get to half guard.
Macomb wants to hold on but Cast pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cast sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Macomb is desperately trying to improve his position but Cast has a good base and remains in mount.
Cast controlling from mount.
Cast wants to control the pace but Macomb is squirming around nicely.
Cast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macomb is squirming around, avoiding Cast's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cast prevents Macomb from getting the reversal.
Cast content just to control the position here.
Macomb tries to hold on but Cast postures up.
Cast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Despite being in the dominant position, RJ Cast just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Macomb feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cast controlling Macomb's posture.
Macomb wants to control from the top but Cast keeps moving.
Cast bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macomb's guard.

Macomb looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cast passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cast stops Macomb from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Macomb throws a nice looking combination but Cast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cast with a hook.
Willie Macomb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macomb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macomb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cast but Cast pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cast scores with a kick to the midsection.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Cast! Macomb is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Cast!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between carlos boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzaga has chosen Hit me Baby 1 more time = Britney Spears as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

boom
vs
Gonzaga

190 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
23
168 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, carlos boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlo Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from boom.
Gonzaga takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Gonzaga moves into the clinch successfully.
boom wants to break free but Gonzaga has control.
boom has Gonzaga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzaga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
boom wants a takedown but no success here.
boom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gonzaga has him pressed against the cage.

Gonzaga jumps into guard, dragging boom to the mat.

Gonzaga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
boom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

boom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonzaga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now boom has Gonzaga in his guard.
boom is breathing heavily.
Gonzaga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
boom pushes Gonzaga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gonzaga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gonzaga has knee on belly and moves into mount.
boom wants to control but Gonzaga is having none of it.
boom is trying desperately to improve position.
boom tries to hold on but Gonzaga postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gonzaga content just to control the position here.

Gonzaga is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gonzaga extends the arm and boom is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlo Gonzaga!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petrovolinksi Kotoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotoski comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kotoski
vs
Hall

182 cm
19
186 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Demonic Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petrovolinksi Kotoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micheal Hall!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hall is trying to work for a kimura but Kotoski is defending well.

Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kotoski sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotoski works his way to full guard. Good work.

Hall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kotoski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kotoski has escaped and now he's on top!

Kotoski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall looks gassed!
Kotoski wants to stand but Hall is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kotoski wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall has a closed guard, preventing Kotoski from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kotoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotoski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kotoski is in close to Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kotoski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall is looking for a triangle but Kotoski pushes his legs off easily.
Hall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotoski 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.

Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kotoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kotoski wants to stand but Hall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kotoski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kotoski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kotoski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Kotoski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Hall tightening his grip on Kotoski, looking for the choke.

Hall is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotoski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotoski for a finish.
Well, with Hall on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kotoski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hall working for a choke but Kotoski reverses nicely into Hall 's guard.
Kotoski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Kotoski is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.
Kotoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kotoski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Micheal Hall will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kotoski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kotoski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kotoski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kotoski swivels and escapes.
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kotoski but Kotoski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kotoski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kotoski tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.

Kotoski shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kotoski passes into half guard.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kotoski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kotoski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking.
Petrovolinksi Kotoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Hall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotoski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrovolinksi Kotoski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kotoski shoots in and bounces Hall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kotoski forces his way into half guard.
Kotoski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Kotoski.

Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Kotoski is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Kotoski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Kotoski wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall manages to get to full guard.

Hall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kotoski 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 Hall.
Kotoski lands an elbow.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kotoski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kotoski working the head and body with strikes.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotoski wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotoski scores with punches from side control.
Hall tries to improve position but can't.

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

and Kotoski moves into the clinch.

Kotoski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Hall is looking for a triangle but Kotoski pushes his legs off easily.

Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovolinksi Kotoski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hall is looking for a triangle but Kotoski pushes his legs off easily.

Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotoski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kotoski stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kotoski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petrovolinksi Kotoski dominated that second round.
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!

Kotoski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hall regains half guard.
Kotoski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kotoski is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.

Hall actively working from the bottom here.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotoski is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kotoski decides to return to a standing position.
Some wild striking there from Kotoski.

Hall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kotoski to the mat! Kotoski manages to get full guard.

Kotoski is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.

Kotoski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall pushing down on Kotoski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotoski's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kotoski pushes Hall off and gets back to his feet.
Hall shoots and misses
and Kotoski counters with a left and a right that stings Hall.
Kotoski shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall shoots and misses

and Kotoski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hall's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Kotoski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotoski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall keeping full guard, as Kotoski tries to pass.

Hall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kotoski is defending well. Hall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kotoski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micheal Hall!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Bodies. A fine choice. Kazama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 12 Stones - Adrenaline. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Silva
vs
Kazama

182 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Kazama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kazama misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A good leg kick by Silva.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kazama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kazama looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kazama.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Kazama avoids the head kick by Silva.
Kazama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva lands a brutal head kick. Kazama looks out on his feet and Silva throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Anderson Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Truck 's choice of entrance music: Knockin Heads Off . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kuusela
vs
Truck

187 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matti Kuusela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Truck !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuusela connects with a good right hand that stumbles Truck . Truck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Truck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Truck shoots in for a double leg but Kuusela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Truck misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuusela tries to clinch up but Truck circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuusela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Truck does no damage.

Kuusela darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kuusela is trying for a kimura here. Truck looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kuusela wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matti Kuusela!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theo Rains (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rains
vs
Robinson

172 cm
19
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Slaughterhouse Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Theo Rains!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rains tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rains ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
A slow jab from Rains misses its intended target.
Rains blocks a low kick nicely.
Rains misses with a looping right.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rains.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinson.
Rains shoots in but no luck this time.
Rains misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rains tumbling to the canvas! Robinson pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rains was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Robinson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roofus Bumfight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kareem Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bumfight comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing by Kanye West. Jabbar has chosen 54-56 what`s my number as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bumfight
vs
Jabbar

193 cm
23
250 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

205 cm
23
237 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roofus Bumfight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kareem Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumfight swats away the attempt to clinch by Jabbar.

Jabbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jabbar trying to land knees to the body.
Bumfight avoids a wild elbow strike from Jabbar.
Bumfight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabbar tries to clinch but Bumfight moves out of range.
Jabbar moves in looking to clinch but Bumfight pushes him off.
Jabbar moves in looking to clinch but Bumfight pushes him off.
Jabbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
Bumfight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Jabbar instigates a clinch.
Bumfight drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jabbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jabbar landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
Jabbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bumfight avoids the head kick by Jabbar.
Jabbar throws the kick towards the body but Bumfight avoids it.
Bumfight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jabbar pinned against the cage. Jabbar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Bumfight with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roofus Bumfight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bumfight takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Bumfight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.

Jabbar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jabbar tries to clinch there but Bumfight circles away.
Jabbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Bumfight circles away easily

and Bumfight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jabbar!

Bumfight working for a guillotine from mount but Jabbar is in no mood to give up.
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Bumfight's attempts to control the action.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Bumfight gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight wants to control the pace but Jabbar is squirming around nicely.
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.

Bumfight goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jabbar turns into him and now he's in Bumfight's guard.
Jabbar thows a big elbow that misses.

Bumfight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bumfight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jabbar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bumfight is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Bumfight had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jabbar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bumfight Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jabbar's back instead.
Bumfight is breathing heavily.

Jabbar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bumfight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar trying to control but not successfully.
Jabbar covering up well under a series of strikes from Bumfight.

Jabbar manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Jabbar looks to land a combination but Bumfight avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roofus Bumfight dominated that round.
That's time! Bumfight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jabbar moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Jabbar breaks from the clinch.
Jabbar tries to clinch but Bumfight moves away

and Bumfight counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bumfight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jabbar's guard.

Jabbar has one foot on Bumfight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jabbar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bumfight counter with a right hand.
Bumfight throws a combination that misses

and Jabbar counters by moving into the clinch.
Jabbar pushes off an throws an elbow but Bumfight leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jabbar slows down the pace here.
Jabbar lands an elbow just above Bumfight 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jabbar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bumfight moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Kareem Jabbar has been cut.
Jabbar stuffs the takedown.
Bumfight scores with a hook to the body. Jabbar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.
Jabbar tries to clinch
and Bumfight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bumfight throws a series of strikes that have Jabbar backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bumfight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bumfight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roofus Bumfight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bumfight darts in and clinches Jabbar up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jabbar throws an elbow but misses.
Bumfight tries to stall but Jabbar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jabbar is trying to drag Bumfight to the mat but Bumfight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bumfight is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabbar has double underhooks.
Jabbar pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bumfight has had enough of the clinch but Jabbar keeps him there for the moment.
Jabbar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bumfight.
Jabbar missing with knees to the body.
Jabbar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bumfight blocks it with crossed arms.
Bumfight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumfight blocks an elbow strike.
Jabbar keeps control of Bumfight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabbar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bumfight managing to block the knees to the body from Jabbar.
Jabbar wants to break free but Bumfight has control.
Jabbar missing with knees to the body.
Bumfight managing to block the knees to the body from Jabbar.
Bumfight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jabbar has him pressed against the cage.
Bumfight dodges an elbow strike from Jabbar.
Jabbar is trying to break free.
Jabbar tries a knee to the head but Bumfight blocks it.
Jabbar prevents Bumfight from breaking the clinch.
Jabbar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bumfight tries to break the clinch but Jabbar is controlling the position.
Bumfight has had enough of the clinch but Jabbar keeps him there for the moment.
Jabbar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bumfight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jabbar gets underhooks to prevent Bumfight's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roofus Bumfight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabbar keeps control of Bumfight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabbar keeps control of Bumfight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bumfight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jabbar lands a body punch.
Jabbar misses with the head strike.
Jabbar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bumfight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jabbar has him pressed against the cage.
Bumfight avoids a wild elbow strike from Jabbar.
Bumfight avoids the elbow strike from Jabbar, against the cage.
Bumfight blocks the elbow strike.
Jabbar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jabbar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bumfight avoids the elbow strike from Jabbar, against the cage.
Bumfight wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roofus Bumfight dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Jabbar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bumfight shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabbar tries to sprawl out of it but Bumfight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabbar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jabbar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bumfight counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jabbar's guard now.
Bumfight wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Jabbar wants to stand but Bumfight is controlling the position.

Bumfight 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.
Bumfight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bumfight stands and throws Jabbar's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Bumfight decides to stand back up. Bumfight steps back and let's Jabbar get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bumfight tries to avoid it but Jabbar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bumfight to the ground. Bumfight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jabbar wants to clinch but Bumfight slips to the side
and Bumfight counters with a two punch combo.
Jabbar clinches but Bumfight breaks the clinch
and Bumfight counters with a one-two to the body.

That has opened up Kareem Jabbar's cut even more.
Bumfight throws a series of punches but Jabbar moves out of range.
A punch combination from Bumfight misses.
Bumfight throws a series of punches but Jabbar avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Jabbar misses the target.
Jabbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bumfight to counter with a crisp jab.

Bumfight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is trying to control the position but Bumfight postures up.
Jabbar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bumfight is standing up over Jabbar. Jabbar looks to escape but Bumfight dives into side control.
Jabbar struggling a bit here.
Bumfight tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jabbar's legs.

Bumfight looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jabbar prevents Bumfight from improving position.
Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bumfight's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar is trying to stand back up but Bumfight is controlling him
Bumfight has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jabbar working to try and regain half guard.
Kareem Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bumfight moves to back control.
Bumfight not allowing Jabbar to control his hands.

Bumfight has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jabbar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Bumfight has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jabbar is defending well but eventually Bumfight manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jabbar has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roofus Bumfight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba KillsInWater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon has chosen Silence as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

KillsInWater
vs
Solomon

210 cm
19
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Slaughterhouse Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bubba KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon throws a head kick but KillsInWater moves out of range.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.

Solomon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
KillsInWater tries to buck Solomon off but Solomon is having none of it.
KillsInWater connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Solomon laying and praying for a moment but KillsInWater takes advantage and regains half guard.
Solomon is tying to control. KillsInWater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater punching from the bottom.
KillsInWater tries to kick Solomon off but Solomon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Solomon wants to stand up but KillsInWater manages to regain full guard.

KillsInWater kicks Solomon off and gets to his feet.
Roy Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solomon at a distance.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but KillsInWater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
KillsInWater throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Solomon on the side of the head.
Solomon looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab-cross combination lands for KillsInWater and sends Solomon crashing to the mat! KillsInWater follows him down to the mat - Solomon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Roy Solomon has been cut.
KillsInWater is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KillsInWater stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Solomon to get to his feet.
KillsInWater connects with a crisp jab.
KillsInWater lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a high kick.
KillsInWater cracks Solomon with an uppercut from hell and Solomon crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of KillsInWater's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

KillsInWater gets to his feet. Solomon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
KillsInWater fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Solomon out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba KillsInWater!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Maker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffon comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping out to Boston by Dropkick Murphys. Forrest Griffon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Griffon
vs
Maker

191 cm
24
219 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

CLOSING DOWN EVERTHING $15
Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Griffon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Money Maker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffon misses with a head kick.
Griffon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Griffon.
Maker blocks a head kick by Griffon.
Griffon swinging wilding here.
Maker blocks a head kick by Griffon.
Griffon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maker to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maker works over Griffon's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Forrest Griffon has been cut.
Griffon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffon tries to land a front kick but Maker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffon throws a head kick but Maker moves out of range.
Griffon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Griffon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffon is breathing heavily.
Griffon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffon lands a head kick. Maker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maker fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon throws a head kick but Maker moves out of range.
Griffon misses with a looping left.
Maker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffon.
Griffon throws a sloppy head kick and Maker moves out of range easily.

Maker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maker winds up and cracks Griffon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maker.
Maker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maker working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffon defending well though.
Griffon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maker distracts Griffon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Maker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maker throwing strikes but missing.
Maker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maker passes into half guard.
Griffon tries to get to full guard but Maker has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maker lands with a punch from half guard.

Griffon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Maker wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maker trying to pass the guard but Griffon defending well.
Maker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffon's head.
Maker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maker tries to pass to full mount but Griffon defends it.
Maker blocks the strikes from Griffon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maker trying to pass the guard but Griffon defending well.
Griffon trying to hold on to Maker's head to control him but Maker postures up.
Maker is looking to advance position but Griffon won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maker blocks a head kick by Griffon.
Maker blocks a head kick by Griffon.
Maker swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffon.
Forrest Griffon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maker shoots for a takedown but Griffon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Forrest Griffon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Money Maker.
Griffon misses with a head kick.
Griffon throws a wild body kick that Maker sees coming a mile off.

Maker gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Maker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Griffon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Maker throws a body punch but Griffon moves out of range.
Maker moves out of range as Griffon strikes.
Griffon throws a combination that misses

and Maker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maker throwing strikes from guard but Griffon blocks nicely.
Griffon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maker.

Griffon has an active guard here but Maker has managed to pass into half guard.

Griffon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Maker blocks a head kick by Griffon.

Maker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Griffon!
Maker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BOOM! Maker connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maker has hold of Griffon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Griffon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maker landing shots from mount.
Griffon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Griffon wants to get back to full guard.
Griffon trying to hold on to Maker's head to control him but Maker postures up.
Maker is tying to control. Griffon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maker is nestled in close to Griffon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maker working over Griffon with some ground and pound. Griffon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maker working Griffon over with strikes.
Maker throwing shots but Griffon is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffon is trying to get back to full guard.

Griffon kicks Maker off and gets back to his feet.
Griffon throws a head kick but Maker moves out of range.
Maker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maker ducks under a wild hook from Griffon.
Griffon throws a sloppy head kick
and Maker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maker tests Griffon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Maker finds it's target.
Griffon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maker moves out of range as Griffon throws a body kick.
Maker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Maker.
Maker misses with a body kick.
Maker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffon but Griffon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffon throws a head kick that misses

and Maker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Maker moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Griffon.

Maker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Maker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Griffon is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffon is working hard here to advance position.
Griffon is trying to get back to his feet.
Maker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffon some visible discomfort.
Griffon tries to improve position but can't.
Maker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Griffon!

Maker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maker tries to control but Griffon wriggling away.
Maker working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Maker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Griffon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffon as he jumps to the side.
Griffon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Maker.
A head kick by Griffon misses

and Maker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Griffon's guard now.

Griffon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maker postures up.
Maker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griffon some visible discomfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Maker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maker in side control, throwing shots but Griffon defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Griffon is trying to stand back up but Maker is controlling him
Maker slips a nice elbow through Griffon's hands, connecting with Griffon's forehead.
Maker is nestled in close to Griffon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Griffon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Griffon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maker prevents Griffon from improving his position.
Maker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Maker there.
Griffon works his way to full guard. Good work.

Griffon looking for subs off his back but Maker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maker trying to control from half guard but Griffon is working away.
Griffon is pressing down on Maker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Money Maker has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Forrest Griffon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maker pushing down on Griffon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffon is trying to get back to full guard.

Maker is trying to work for a kimura but Griffon is defending well.
Griffon manages to get to full guard.
Maker wants to control from the top but Griffon keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Griffon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maker distracts Griffon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffon keeping moving, preventing Maker from controlling successfully.
Griffon is striking from the bottom but Maker uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Money Maker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maker 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Money Maker!