PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Griffin comes to the cage accompanied by A Song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Griffin
vs
Griffin

187 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charlie Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jamie Griffin rushes Charlie Griffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jamie Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.

Jamie Griffin pulls guard effortlessly.
Jamie Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charlie Griffin is one step ahead there.
Jamie Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Charlie Griffin is controlling him.
Charlie Griffin wants to control from the top but Jamie Griffin keeps moving.
Charlie Griffin wants to get up but he can't break Jamie Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charlie Griffin passes into half guard.
Jamie Griffin moves into full guard.
Charlie Griffin trying to control but Jamie Griffin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Charlie Griffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jamie Griffin keeping full guard, as Charlie Griffin tries to pass.
Charlie Griffin postures up.

Jamie Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charlie Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamie Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamie Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Jamie Griffin has Charlie Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.

Jamie Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Charlie Griffin avoids the head kick by Jamie Griffin.
Jamie Griffin throws a series of punches but Charlie Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Charlie Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Jamie Griffin.
Horrible takedown by Charlie Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jamie Griffin which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamie Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Jamie Griffin scores a takedown into full mount!
Charlie Griffin is breathing heavily.
Jamie Griffin controlling his opponent.
Charlie Griffin has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Charlie Griffin right now.
Charlie Griffin controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Charlie Griffin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Charlie Griffin is taking damage to the body and head.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamie Griffin working for a choke but Charlie Griffin is defending well.
Jamie Griffin is looking to control Charlie Griffin but Charlie Griffin is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Charlie Griffin holding both Jamie Griffin 's hands and preventing any damage.
Jamie Griffin lands a shot to the head.

That's four 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.
Charlie Griffin trying to control the action but Jamie Griffin just sinks the hooks in.
Charlie Griffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Charlie Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamie Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Jamie Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charlie Griffin keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jamie Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Charlie Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamie Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jamie Griffin fails with the takedown

so Charlie Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Charlie Griffin postures up in Jamie Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Jamie Griffin blocks it.
Jamie Griffin keeping full guard, as Charlie Griffin tries to pass.
Charlie Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Jamie Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Charlie Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Charlie Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamie Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charlie Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamie Griffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charlie Griffin.
Jamie Griffin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamie Griffin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charlie Griffin in particular looking to stall.
Jamie Griffin tries to kick Charlie Griffin off but Charlie Griffin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jamie Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.

Charlie Griffin is working for a kimura but Jamie Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.

Charlie Griffin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Charlie Griffin looks for a takedown but Jamie Griffin sprawls well.

That's two 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.
Jamie Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Charlie Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Jamie Griffin has been cut.
Good leg kick by Charlie Griffin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Charlie Griffin 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.
Charlie Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charlie Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamie Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charlie Griffin is fighting to break Jamie Griffin's control of his arms but Jamie Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Charlie Griffin thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charlie Griffin wants to control from the top but Jamie Griffin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jamie Griffin holds on and takes a little breather.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Charlie Griffin has a takedown stuffed.

Jamie Griffin gets a clinch.

Jamie Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Charlie Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt

so Charlie Griffin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jamie Griffin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Charlie Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamie Griffin looking to control.
Charlie Griffin wants to control from the top but Jamie Griffin keeps moving.

Jamie Griffin is looking for a triangle but Charlie Griffin pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charlie Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Charlie Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Charlie Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamie Griffin wanted to stand there but Charlie Griffin had control of the position.
Charlie Griffin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Charlie Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charlie Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Griffin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Charlie Griffin darts in and clinches Jamie Griffin up against the cage.

Jamie Griffin pulls guard successfully.
Charlie Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamie Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jamie Griffin is looking for a triangle here but Charlie Griffin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Charlie Griffin stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Charlie Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charlie Griffin in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamie Griffin moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charlie Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Jamie Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Charlie Griffin works over Jamie Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.

Jamie Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Charlie Griffin content to stall in guard here.
Jamie Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

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.

Jamie Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jamie Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Charlie Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Charlie Griffin has been cut.
Jamie Griffin has his takedown stuffed

and Charlie Griffin counters by clinching up.
Charlie Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jamie Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jamie Griffin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Charlie Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charlie Griffin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jamie Griffin manages to pass to mount!
Jamie Griffin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Charlie Griffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Jamie Griffin has a good base and remains in mount.
Jamie Griffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Charlie Griffin is looking to escape.
Charlie Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charlie Griffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Charlie Griffin tries to get to full guard but Jamie Griffin has control of the leg.
Charlie Griffin gets full guard.
Charlie Griffin controls Jamie Griffin momentarily but Jamie Griffin frees himself.

Charlie Griffin pushes Jamie Griffin off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jamie Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jamie Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Griffin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Charlie Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jamie Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamie Griffin preventing the sweep.

Charlie Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Charlie Griffin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Charlie Griffin tries to clinch but Jamie Griffin moves away

and Jamie Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Charlie Griffin won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charlie Griffin manages to get back to half guard.
Charlie Griffin is not content to let Jamie Griffin control the position.
Jamie Griffin slips a nice elbow through Charlie Griffin's hands, connecting with Charlie Griffin's forehead.

Jamie Griffin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Charlie Griffin to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Charlie Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jamie Griffin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jamie Griffin 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.
Jamie Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jamie 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Griffin!