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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhys Greville Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greville Griffiths is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine-Killing in the Name Of. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Forester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhys Greville Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forester fails with the takedown.
Greville Griffiths closes the distance and pushes Forester back into the cage.
Forester drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greville Griffiths gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Forester works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Forester postures up in Greville Griffiths's guard and throws a big left but Greville Griffiths blocks it.
Forester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Forester trying to control but Greville Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Forester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Forester cracks Greville Griffiths with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Forester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester throws a big right hand that misses.
Forester throwing strikes but missing.
Forester throws a big right hand that misses.
Forester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Forester lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Forester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greville Griffiths had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forester defends it easily.
Greville Griffiths avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greville Griffiths looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forester thows a big elbow that misses.
Greville Griffiths preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greville Griffiths has momentary wrist control but Forester slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Forester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Forester throws and elbow that misses. Greville Griffiths uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Forester's guard. Nice move by Greville Griffiths!
Forester uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Forester throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Greville Griffiths tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forester is in Greville Griffiths's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forester wants to control from the top but Greville Griffiths keeps moving.
Forester gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Greville Griffiths with that takedown attempt.
Forester manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greville Griffiths on his heels. He'll look to pass Greville Griffiths's guard now, I'm sure.
Greville Griffiths is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Forester cracks Greville Griffiths with a solid left hand.
Forester gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Forester clinches up with Greville Griffiths and pushes him back against the cage.
Forester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greville Griffiths pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Forester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forester manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greville Griffiths on his heels. He'll look to pass Greville Griffiths's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forester scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forester gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Forester shoots in for a takedown but Greville Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
Rhys Greville Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greville Griffiths's waist but Greville Griffiths gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forester off to one side.
Forester feints and as Greville Griffiths raises his hands in defense, Forester changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forester lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Forester landing with the ground and pound.
Forester drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forester jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forester wants to control from the top but Greville Griffiths keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Forester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Forester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Greville Griffiths shoots in and drives through. Forester sprawls well.
Forester rushes Greville Griffiths and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greville Griffiths goes for a takedown attempt but Forester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Forester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greville Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Forester tries a head kick but it misses.
Forester has managed to clinch.
Greville Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Greville Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Greville Griffiths tries to pull guard but Forester won't allow it.
George Forester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhys Greville Griffiths.
Forester is pressed up against the cage. Greville Griffiths has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Forester down to the mat. Forester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Forester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greville Griffiths sprawls well. Greville Griffiths wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forester gets slowly back to his feet.
Forester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greville Griffiths but Greville Griffiths pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greville Griffiths doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forester counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greville Griffiths is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Forester lands a nice short elbow.
Forester looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Forester takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forester is looking for a kimura but Greville Griffiths is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Forester to get the leverage.
Greville Griffiths has hold of Forester's hands but Forester slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greville Griffiths is rocked!
Forester scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greville Griffiths is still in real trouble! Can Forester finish him?
Forester looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greville Griffiths with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Forester is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greville Griffiths has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Greville Griffiths seems to have recovered his senses.
Forester shoots for a double leg takedown but Greville Griffiths sprawls well. He's pushed Forester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Forester has Greville Griffiths up against the cage in a clinch.
Greville Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Greville Griffiths.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greville Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Forester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forester decides to pull guard.
Forester controlling Greville Griffiths's posture.
Greville Griffiths throws a strike but Forester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Forester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Forester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Forester gets to his feet. Greville Griffiths looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Forester scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Forester drops an elbow to the side of Greville Griffiths's head.
Forester is looking for a kimura here.
Forester drops an elbow to the side of Greville Griffiths's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Forester dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Forester fails with the takedown.
Greville Griffiths shoots in for a double leg but Forester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forester shoots in for a takedown but Greville Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Forester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Forester.
Forester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greville Griffiths moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Forester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forester goes for a takedown attempt but Greville Griffiths pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forester.
Greville Griffiths is not content to let Forester control the position.
Forester scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greville Griffiths to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forester looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Forester is looking to take a break and control but Greville Griffiths is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forester tries for a kimura but Greville Griffiths is defending well.
Forester decides to stand back up. Forester steps back and let's Greville Griffiths get back to his feet.
Rhys Greville Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greville Griffiths shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forester dives in and grabs Greville Griffiths's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greville Griffiths pushes down on Forester's head and hops out.
Greville Griffiths leaves Forester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greville Griffiths gets caught flat footed, as Forester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greville Griffiths is trying to control the position but Forester postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forester throwing strikes but missing.
George Forester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greville Griffiths working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Forester.
Forester 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.
Forester trying to control the position from guard on top but Greville Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Forester scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forester keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greville Griffiths's head.
Forester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greville Griffiths's head.
Forester 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.
Forester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greville Griffiths's head.
Forester is working Greville Griffiths over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Forester keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greville Griffiths's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
George Forester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Forester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
George Forester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Forester 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Forester!
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