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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Griffin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
No joy there for MacManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
MacManus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacManus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! MacManus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacManus manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into MacManus's guard.
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacManus working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus trying to control the position.
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! MacManus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacManus manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into MacManus's guard.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but MacManus is keeping the position.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacManus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Griffin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacManus is pressing down on Griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacManus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacManus has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
MacManus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacManus is breathing heavily.
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacManus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has MacManus in his guard.
MacManus thows a big elbow that misses.
MacManus tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
MacManus thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacManus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacManus passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacManus throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
MacManus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacManus thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from MacManus.
MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacManus wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
MacManus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy MacManus 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.
MacManus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. MacManus fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin postures up.
MacManus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacManus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacManus keeps working.
Griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacManus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacManus is trying to get back to full guard.
MacManus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacManus wants to sweep but no luck.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin is in close to MacManus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! MacManus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacManus manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into MacManus's guard.
MacManus working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacManus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacManus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacManus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacManus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Griffin uses it to pass to side control.
MacManus tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacManus tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Griffin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Griffin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacManus tries to improve position but can't.
Griffin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacManus has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacManus is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
MacManus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Griffin's best efforts.
MacManus actively working from the bottom here.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Griffin is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacManus misses with a combination
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin taking a breather.
MacManus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MacManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
MacManus tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacManus misses with a series of wild punches.
MacManus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacManus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacManus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin stands and throws MacManus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but MacManus is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on MacManus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus sneaks back into half guard.
Griffin is working for a kimura but MacManus is defending it quite comfortably.
MacManus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin prevents MacManus from improving his position.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but MacManus defending well.
MacManus wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacManus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacManus misses with a double jab
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacManus misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
MacManus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacManus pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
MacManus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
MacManus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! MacManus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacManus manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into MacManus's guard.
MacManus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacManus looking for a guillotine here but Griffin defends easily.
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacManus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between MacManus's legs - danger averted.
MacManus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin advances position into side control!
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but MacManus is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but MacManus is defending well.
MacManus is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacManus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacManus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacManus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
MacManus tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Bart Griffin!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Bart Griffin!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Bart Griffin!
Bart Griffin wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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