PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texans Brixius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brixius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by FACE THE PAIN. Phil Griffin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Texans Brixius's chin.

Griffin
vs
Brixius

195 cm
24
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phil Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texans Brixius!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brixius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brixius off to one side.
Griffin lands a nice shot that snaps Brixius's head back.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Brixius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Texans Brixius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixius fails with the takedown.
Brixius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Phil Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Texans Brixius.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Brixius avoids nicely.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixius.
Brixius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Brixius shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixius.
Brixius shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Brixius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Phil Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixius shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Brixius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brixius backs up against the cage.
Brixius shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Griffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixius shoots and misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin scores with a body shot.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brixius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brixius off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixius misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brixius fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.

Brixius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Brixius.
Brixius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brixius seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Griffin is controlling Brixius's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Brixius is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brixius to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Brixius sits in half guard.
Griffin lands a couple of sideways elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Brixius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Brixius shoots in.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phil Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Texans Brixius.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixius.
Brixius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Brixius persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brixius has a takedown stuffed.
Brixius with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brixius circles away quickly and effectively.
Brixius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brixius with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Brixius with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixius shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Brixius dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Brixius shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brixius shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brixius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brixius misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Brixius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brixius fails with a takedown attempt.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Brixius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Brixius with that takedown attempt.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brixius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brixius misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Brixius persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brixius dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Brixius shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Brixius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brixius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Griffin 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!

Brixius misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Griffin.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Brixius shoots in but no luck this time.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Brixius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phil Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Texans Brixius.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brixius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brixius somewhat.
Brixius misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
Griffin feints a jab promting Brixius to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brixius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Brixius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brixius thinking.
Brixius has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brixius has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brixius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.

Brixius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.

Brixius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Brixius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.

Brixius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brixius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phil Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brixius is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin is positioning himself well to prevent Brixius advancing to mount.
Brixius wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin controlling the position for now.
Brixius trying to mount his opponent but Griffin defends it.
Texans Brixius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Brixius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Texans Brixius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

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