PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abi Algiorno (ranked 6766 p4p, 6636 weight class) and Luke Griffin (ranked 626 p4p, 621 weight class). Abi Algiorno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Griffin's chin.

Algiorno
vs
Griffin

181 cm
26
155
1 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
148
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abi Algiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Algiorno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.

Algiorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Algiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.

Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Algiorno tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Algiorno fails to land the takedown.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Algiorno tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Algiorno clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Algiorno as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Algiorno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Algiorno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno effectively controlling the action here.

Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Algiorno is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.

Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Algiorno showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Algiorno postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Algiorno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Algiorno stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Algiorno scores with a kick to the midsection.

Algiorno drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Algiorno is proving a slippery customer.

Algiorno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Algiorno lands a nice looking body kick.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Algiorno gets a takedown into half guard.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?

Algiorno escapes and gets back to his feet.
Algiorno misses with a combination

and Griffin counters by clinching up.

Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno.

Algiorno closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Algiorno gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno stalling in the clinch.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno landing knees to the body.
Algiorno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin letting Algiorno take a breather here.
Griffin is struggling to control the position.

Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick.

Algiorno gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.

Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno scores a nice knee to the body.
Algiorno trying to land knees to the body.

Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Algiorno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a counter combo.

Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Algiorno manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Algiorno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffin.
Algiorno tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Algiorno dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
As Algiorno backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Algiorno manages to avoid it all.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A punch lands to the side of Algiorno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Algiorno with a series of wild strikes but Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Algiorno pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Algiorno forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.

Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot.
Algiorno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Griffin settles back down.

Algiorno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Algiorno misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Algiorno backs up against the cage.
Algiorno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luke Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Algiorno.
Algiorno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abi Algiorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algiorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Algiorno moved out of range.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Algiorno moves out of range easily.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Algiorno.
Algiorno has a takedown stuffed.
Algiorno checks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Algiorno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a hook but Algiorno blocks it.

Algiorno takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Algiorno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin is looking to control Algiorno's arms but Algiorno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Algiorno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!

Abi Algiorno wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Abi Algiorno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.