PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pearse Mullen (ranked 8518 p4p, 686 weight class) and Shawn Griffin (ranked 22883 p4p, 750 weight class). Griffin has chosen Medicate - Flaw as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mullen
vs
Griffin

170 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

171 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pearse Mullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mullen tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Griffin is looking for a kimura here.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.

Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin prevents Mullen from improving his position.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mullen trying to control here.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
Griffin working Mullen over with strikes.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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 seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Mullen is rocked!
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Mullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Oh Mullen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mullen is trying to control but can't.
Mullen seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.

Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mullen wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to Mullen's temple.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Griffin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mullen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Griffin!
After winning the bout, Shawn Griffin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.