PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 3875 p4p, 2507 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 102 p4p, 92 weight class). DJ comes into the arena with Lil Scrappy - No Problem blaring out of the sound system. Deontay DJ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Griffith's chin.

DJ
vs
Griffith

193 cm
28
255
10 - 13 - 1

225 cm
39
265
26 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Vegan Gains
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffith lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Griffith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

DJ manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from DJ.
It seemed like Griffith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DJ throws a right and a left that both miss.
DJ throws a body punch but Griffith moves out of range.
Griffith throws out a counter right but DJ avoids it with no problem.
DJ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffith.
DJ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffith tried to score with a low kick but DJ checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from DJ misses the target.
Griffith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ misses with a wild body shot.
Griffith misses with a hook to the body
and DJ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffith doesn't manage to clinch there - DJ circles away.
DJ throws a right hand that Griffith ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffith also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick
and Griffith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffith throws a good cross that connects.
DJ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DJ throws a right hand that Griffith ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffith also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Griffith misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffith just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDJ.
Griffith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DJ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DJ throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith looks to clinch
and DJ counters with a series of strikes. Griffith will be more careful next time no doubt.
DJ throws a head kick that half lands.

Griffith is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffith misses with a straight right.
Griffith is still on wobbly legs! Can DJ finish him?
Griffith blocks a head kick by DJ.
Griffith seems to have recovered his senses.
DJ throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
DJ has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Griffith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DJ - that will leave a mark!
DJ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good shot there by Griffith.
Griffith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DJ counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by DJ or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffith, which made it look bad.
Griffith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffith lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

DJ is rocked!
DJ glances at the clock... BAM! Griffith nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends DJ crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, DJ is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Griffith!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Griffith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.