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SFC 108 - Griffin vs. Nesset PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real American. 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.
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240 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Rogers.
It looks like James Lang has been cut.
Lang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rogers clinches up against the cage.
Rogers lands with a left to the head.
Rogers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogers lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Rogers gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogers.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Rogers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rogers.
Lang is rocked!
Lang stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Lang is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers pushes Lang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers lands a big right hand that drops Lang! The killer instinct kicks in and Rogers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Mcsmashenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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267 lbs
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy Mcsmashenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcsmashenstein throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Mcsmashenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Mcsmashenstein tries to avoid it.
Reynolds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Mcsmashenstein.
Mcsmashenstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mcsmashenstein is breathing heavily.
Reynolds lands a left and a right that send Mcsmashenstein crashing to the mat, dazed. Reynolds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mcsmashenstein is rocked!
It looks like Punchy Mcsmashenstein has been cut.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reynolds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds lands an elbow that stopped Mcsmashenstein in his tracks for a moment.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mcsmashenstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body.
Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcsmashenstein avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Mcsmashenstein is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reynolds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Reynolds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds gets through Mcsmashenstein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reynolds throws an elbow but misses.
Mcsmashenstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
Reynolds pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mcsmashenstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Mcsmashenstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Mcsmashenstein takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcsmashenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds 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!
Mcsmashenstein tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcsmashenstein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reynolds flashes Mcsmashenstein a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mcsmashenstein's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mcsmashenstein crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Reynolds punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mal Reynolds!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Jonson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Jonson is keeping the position.
Chambers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jonson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving.
Chambers controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chambers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jonson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jonson tries to get out of the position.
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.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving.
Despite being in the dominant position, John Chambers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chambers.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Carl Jonson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jonson misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Jonson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jonson as he avoids it easily.
Chambers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jonson did well to prevent Chambers getting side control.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jonson keeps working.
Chambers prevents Jonson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Chambers seems content to control.
Jonson is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chambers in particular looking to stall.
Jonson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chambers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jonson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chambers controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Chambers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chambers circles away quickly and effectively.
Chambers dives in and grabs Jonson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonson pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Jonson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.
Some wild striking there from Jonson.
Jonson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Chambers gets a takedown into half guard.
Chambers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to take a breather but Jonson is having none of it.
Chambers not doing much here.
Chambers thows a huge punch but Jonson dodges it nicely.
Chambers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, John Chambers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chambers circles away quickly and effectively.
Carl Jonson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonson throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Jonson scores with a jab. Chambers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Carl Jonson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carl Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Chambers.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jonson!
It looks like John Chambers has been cut.
Chambers should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jonson throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Chambers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jonson circles away.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Jonson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonson loads up on a big right hand but Chambers slips the punch.
Jonson misses with an uppercut.
Jonson throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Jonson. No joy for Chambers on that attempt.
Chambers dives in and grabs Jonson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonson pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Chambers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jonson throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Jonson missing with a left hand there. Chambers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jonson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonson looks to land a combination. Chambers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice cross by Jonson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chambers.
Chambers is rocked!
Jonson tries to bum rush Chambers with a series of wild strikes but Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jonson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jonson finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jonson misses.
Chambers seems to have recovered his senses.
Chambers drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chambers trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Chambers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jonson keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jonson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Chambers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jonson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jonson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jonson throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Jonson misses with a two punch combination.
Jonson looks to land a right hand but Chambers moved out of range.
Chambers shoots for a takedown but Jonson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carl Jonson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jonson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonson lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Chambers falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Jonson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Waldo Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Night. Emerson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Welcome to the TerrorDome. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Waldo Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emerson but Emerson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A clash of legs there as Winner blocks the low kick.
A jab lands there for Emerson.
Emerson just misses with a punch to the body.
Emerson misses with a low kick.
Emerson connects with the punch.
Emerson misses with an uppercut. Winner saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Winner checks a leg kick.
Ralph Waldo Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Emerson. No joy for Winner on that attempt.
Emerson thuds a left hand into Winner's body.
Winner dives in and grabs Emerson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Emerson pushes down on Winner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Emerson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson lands a jab to Winner's midsection.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Emerson scores with a jab to the body.
Emerson misses with a few strikes there.
Winner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emerson clobbers Winner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Emerson misses the shot to the body.
Emerson scores with a three punch combo!
Winner is rocked!
Emerson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Winner off his feet! Winner tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Waldo Emerson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pharoahe Monch - Simon Says. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sun Ce!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ce looks for a takedown but Cormier sprawls well.
Ce fails to land the takedown.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Cormier stalks Ce and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ce's face. Ce staggers backwards, shaken.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ce circles away quickly and effectively.
Cormier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ce checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cormier.
Cormier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ce tries to clinch up but Cormier circles away and keeps his distance.
Ce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cormier as he jumps to the side.
Corey Cormier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sun Ce.
Cormier misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Cormier.
Ce shoots in for a takedown but Cormier shows good takedown defense.
Ce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cormier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ce is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cormier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here.
Ce is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ce goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cormier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ce but great work by Cormier.
Ce dodges the ground and pound from Cormier.
Cormier trying to control the action but Ce is working from the bottom.
Cormier moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cormier controlling from mount.
Cormier looking to control but Ce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ce has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cormier's lack of action.
Ground and pound from Cormier.
Ce gets full guard.
Cormier stands up from Ce's guard - Cormier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cormier as he avoids it easily.
Sun Ce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cormier.
Ce tries for a takedown but Cormier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ce looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cormier!
Ce is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cormier has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cormier!
Cormier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cormier stands and steps away. Ce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cormier scores with a nice right hand.
Ce fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Cormier dominated that 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.
Ce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cormier!
Cormier swats away the attempt to clinch by Ce.
Ce takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ce is rocked!
Cormier lands with a right and another and another! Ce is in big trouble! Cormier lands again and this time it's lights out for Ce! A quality knockout there for Cormier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Corey Cormier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francois X (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). X's entrance music is Bleu Blanc Rouge. A fine choice. Francois X has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois X!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Snow Man!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
X tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
X gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Man stands up and waves to X to follow him.
Francois X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
X fails with the takedown
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
X not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man stops X from standing up.
X is trying to control the position from the bottom.
X knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
X has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Man controlling from the top position.
Man decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on X, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
X tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
X gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Man jumps guard but X stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
X wants to break the clinch but can't.
X has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man stalling in the clinch.
X misses with a knee strike.
X jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Man walks away with a smile on his face. X gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
X doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in X's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois X. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
X is trying to keep Man in close.
X will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but X is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man stands and steps away. X gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
X looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
X looks to clinch
and Man counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in X's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
X is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
X working a defensive guard here.
X wants to stand but Man is controlling the position.
X is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Man in particular looking to stall.
Man passes to full mount!
X is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Man in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Man dominating with strikes here.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
X tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Man lands with some strikes.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man scores with a couple of good head shots there.
X is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
X can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but X paws at him with a jab and circles away.
X lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
X tries a knee to the head but Man blocks it.
X tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
X wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
X tries to clinch up.
X tries to clinch
and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a single leg into guard. X didn't expect that.
X is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
Man stands and steps away. X gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
X tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Man moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man stalls.
X throws a knee to the head but misses.
X throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man decides to pull guard.
Man seems keen to control X's posture.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
X throws a big right hand that misses.
Man scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. X fights it but they end up in guard.
Man is breathing heavily.
X is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
X is looking to stand up but Man isn't so interested in that idea.
X looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
X is trying to keep Man in close.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Man looking to pass the guard.
X trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
X is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
X is really struggling to control Man but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man moves into range and clinches up with X.
Man tries to pull guard but X holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
X fails to pull guard.
X misses with a knee to the head.
Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
X throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
X misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francois X. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man stays in close to X's body and controls the position.
Man stands up from X's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Man scores with a takedown into X's guard.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
X is trying to improve his position.
Man working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! X'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!
Man shoots in and bounces X off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Man passes X's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
X is trying to control but can't.
X looks like he's trying to stand up.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but X sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
X is looking to improve his position.
Man is thwarting X's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
X tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man wants to pass the guard but X is keeping the position.
X looking to control.
Man trying to control but X is working from the bottom.
X looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
X is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man stops X from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man working away from the top, dropping strikes.
X is just holding on here. Man manages to take his back.
Man not allowing X to control his hands.
X is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is not going to allow X to sit and survive in this position.
Man lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Man.
Man thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
X wants to escape the position.
Man misses with a punch to the head.
Francois X has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
X trying to control but not successfully.
Man trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure X doesn't escape.
Man is looking for the choke from the back position but X is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
X covering up well under a barage of strikes.
X trying to control the position but Man manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be X right now.
X trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Man doesn't have the hooks in and X manages to turn into his guard.
X working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Man dodges the punch combination from X.
Snow Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snow Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snow Man!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead has chosen The Mystery of Chess Boxing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Paulista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Morehead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paulista shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morehead's guard.
Morehead is looking for a triangle but Paulista pushes his legs off easily.
Paulista passes Morehead's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulista looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morehead actively working from the bottom here.
Paulista is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morehead sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulista is trying to control the action in half guard but Morehead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morehead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Paulista slows the pace down in half guard.
Paulista looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morehead keeps working.
Paulista is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morehead is just riding it out for now. Paulista eventually gives up the hold.
Paulista is trying to work for a kimura but Morehead is defending well.
Paulista is thwarting Morehead's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morehead moves into full guard.
Morehead working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulista.
Paulista's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morehead wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulista gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Morehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulista swats away the attempt to clinch by Morehead.
Paulista just misses with a punch to the body.
Morehead tries to clinch but Paulista moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Paulista there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulista avoids the head kick by Morehead.
Morehead slips a jab and a cross from Paulista.
Paulista avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morehead tries to close the distance and clinch but Paulista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morehead throws a head kick that misses.
Paulista looks to score with a jab to the body but Morehead is just out of range.
Paulista throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morehead has his takedown stuffed
and Paulista connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paulista lunges at Morehead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morehead's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulista throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Morehead tumbling to the canvas!
Morehead is rocked!
Paulista sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Morehead's guard.
Paulista is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morehead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paulista.
Paulista is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morehead is just riding it out for now. Paulista eventually gives up the hold.
Paulista scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morehead wants to control but Paulista is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulista is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Paulista dominated that round.
That's time! Paulista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paulista throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the body from Morehead misses
and Paulista lands a stunning uppercut that sends Morehead to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulista perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morehead is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morehead is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Paulista wants to free his trapped foot but Morehead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulista pulls his head out easily.
Morehead is trying to maintain the position but Paulista is very close to passing his half guard.
Morehead is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morehead is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulista pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paulista scores with a decent looking hook.
Paulista's corner calls for a 1-2. Paulista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morehead with a poor takedown
and Paulista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Paulista finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Paulista! Morehead is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Paulista!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Honest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnfinn Nesset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is I'm the Scatman. A fine choice. Nesset comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Psycho Killer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Honest Griffin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Honest Griffin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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198 lbs
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201 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Honest Griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arnfinn Nesset!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Nesset keeps it at a distance.
Nesset loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nesset.
Nesset ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nesset swinging wildly here.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nesset swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Nesset misses.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nesset scores with a hook.
Nice jab there from Nesset.
A shot to de liver by Nesset. Beautiful body shot.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Nesset avoids it well.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin throws a body punch but Nesset moves out of range.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Nesset circles away and keeps his distance.
Nesset scores with a nice strike.
Nesset throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nesset thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Nesset lands with a cross.
Arnfinn Nesset seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesset slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nesset.
Nesset has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nesset misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Nesset.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Nesset.
Nesset misses with a two punch combination.
Nesset lands a jab.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesset moves away.
Nesset lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Nesset does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Griffin misses with a straight left.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nesset.
Nesset scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
Nesset uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nesset.
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesset.
Nesset throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nesset moves away.
Nesset slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nesset throws out the jab.
Griffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nesset avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nesset throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Nesset misses with a straight left.
Nesset fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffin on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nesset lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nesset counters with a nice body shot.
Nesset is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griffin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Nesset off the cage and back into rage.
Griffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nesset finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffin's head.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Nesset takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nesset throws a big shot that misses.
Nesset uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Griffin moves out of range as Nesset strikes.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nesset looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nesset avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Nesset works over Griffin's head and body with a nice combination.
Nesset takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Griffin tries to bum rush Nesset with a series of wild strikes but Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Nesset.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset misses the shot to the body.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nesset.
Griffin cracks Nesset with a good jab.
Nesset moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Nesset pushes him off.
Nesset misses with a looping right.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nesset misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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 Honest Griffin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and Nesset connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honest Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nesset throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin is looking to wear down Nesset with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Nesset misses.
Nesset takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Nesset, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nesset takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nesset looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Nesset circles away and keeps his distance.
Nesset lands a right hook to the body.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Nesset pushes him off.
Nesset takes one to the side of the head.
Nesset misses with an uppercut.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nesset.
Griffin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin slips a jab from Nesset.
Nesset is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Nesset circles away.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nesset slips under a jab from Griffin.
Jab from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nesset misses with a hook to the body
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin lands a body punch.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin tries a body shot but Nesset blocks it.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Griffin.
Griffin pushes Nesset back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin gets through Nesset's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nesset blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin pushes Nesset back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nessets head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Nesset controls the action.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin is leaning against Nesset and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Nesset avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Griffin presses Nesset against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nesset blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Nesset controls the action.
Griffin lands a body punch.
Griffin tries to work over Nesset's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honest Griffin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nesset misses with a body shot.
Donk. Griffin catches Nesset right on the button with a cross.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Nesset moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and Nesset counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin cracks Nesset with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nesset lands with a good body shot.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nesset can do to turn this around?
Griffin throws a series of punches but Nesset moves out of range.
Nesset looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Nesset is avoiding it.
Nesset swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nesset misses with a body shot
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Honest Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nesset takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffin is working Nesset over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Griffin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Nesset misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nesset.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin digs a right hand underneath Nesset's ribcage. Nesset let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin gets through Nesset's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin presses Nesset against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Griffin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nesset up against the cage.
Nesset pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Nesset backwards.
Griffin is working Nesset over against the cage.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Griffin.
Nesset struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
Nesset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Nesset blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nesset tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honest Griffin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin drops his hands momentarily and Nesset takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin lands a head shot.
Nesset throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nesset walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin lands a two punch combo.
Nesset has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nesset misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Nesset uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nesset scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
Griffin thuds his right hand into Nesset's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nesset misses with a looping left.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nesset is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesset takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nesset throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nesset takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin moves out of range as Nesset strikes.
Nesset's corner calls for a 1-2. Nesset obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griffin walks into a left hand.
Nesset swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Nesset is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin has Nesset pressed against the cage, preventing Nesset from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nesset blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Nesset controls the action.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Griffin.
Nesset blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin.
Nesset manages to break the clinch.
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Nesset avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nesset scores with a body shot.
Griffin works Nesset's body with a nice hook.
Griffin lands with a shot to the body.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Nesset's ribs.
Nesset misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffin misses with a combination
enabling Nesset to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Nesset counter with a right hand.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Nesset keeps it at a distance.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset misses with a wild combination.
Griffin misses the jab.
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.
Nesset keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Nesset misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Nesset throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nesset momentarily.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Nesset ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nesset was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Nesset connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffin. Griffin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nesset looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Honest Griffin had his way with Arnfinn Nesset in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nesset misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Nesset. That snapped Griffin's head back.
Nesset takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nesset uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Nesset just misses with a punch to the body.
Nesset throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nesset throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Nesset circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nesset.
Nesset misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Nesset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nesset stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nesset slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Nesset moved out of range.
Nesset blocks a jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nesset misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Nesset does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nesset moves out of range of the strikes.
Nesset scores with a jab.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Nesset counters with a left to the body.
Nesset slips under a jab.
Griffin cracks Nesset with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nesset takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nesset throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nesset manages to avoid it.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Nesset.
Nesset jabs at Griffin's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nesset lands with a good body shot.
Griffin swings for the body but Nesset moves out of range.
Griffin takes a swing at Nesset's ribcage but misses.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nesset.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nesset, as that shot connected.
Griffin throws a hook but Nesset avoids it easily.
Nesset jabs at Griffin's body.
Nesset's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nesset duly obliges.
Griffin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
Nesset thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nesset.
Nesset stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffin misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Nesset as he connects with a hook.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Nesset.
Nesset digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
Nesset avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Nesset scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nesset.
Griffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nesset throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nesset sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nesset.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nesset sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesset staying out of range there.
Griffin walks into a jab.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Nesset.
Nesset scores with a hook.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Nesset moves away and avoids it.
Nesset with a jab.
Nesset fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnfinn Nesset has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesset scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nesset swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nesset lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Nesset moves away and avoids it.
Nesset swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin stuns Nesset with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnfinn Nesset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:44
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honest Griffin!
Honest Griffin retains his middleweight title!
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