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ProudFC 1-Battle for the Belts PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Greene!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Florian shoots in but Greene avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Florian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
Florian fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene works Florian's body with a nice hook.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Florian fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Florian moves out of range easily.
Florian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kenny Florian has been cut.
Florian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Florian moves away.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Florian seems unphased.
Florian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Florian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Florian's head.
Greene lands a nice hook to Florian's body. Florian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene jabs Florian right on the nose. Florian blinks but takes it well.
Florian has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Florian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Florian on that attempt.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Florian's hands.
Greene lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Florian backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Florian has a takedown stuffed.
Florian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Florian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Greene throws a combination. Florian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene connects with a jab.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Florian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Greene.
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Florian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Florian at a distance.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
Kenny Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene takes a swing at Florian's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Florian looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Greene tries to bum rush Florian with a series of wild strikes but Florian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene scores with a one two! Florian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Florian fails with the takedown.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greene lands with a cross.
Florian takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Florian takes one on the button.
Florian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Florian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greene, who protects the arm well.
Greene is trying to buck Florian off.
Greene struggling a bit here.
Greene is looking to reverse the position.
Greene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florian throws a strike aimed at the side of Greene's head but Greene avoids it well.
Florian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Florian misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Florian.
Adam Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Kenny Florian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Florian shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Florian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Florian was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Florian needs to keep his hands up - Greene had a free shot at his head there.
Florian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greene throws a series of punches but Florian avoids them all with ease.
Florian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florian walks into a jab.
Greene misses with a low kick.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
Florian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene lands a slapping body shot.
Adam Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
Greene sizes up Florian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Florian shoots in.
Greene throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Florian checks a leg kick.
Greene throws a shot to the body.
Florian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene works the jab nicely.
Greene tests Florian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Florian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Florian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Florian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Greene misses.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene moves in looking to clinch but Florian pushes him off.
Florian shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Florian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Florian avoids the body shot from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene scores with a hook to the body. Florian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Florian.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Florian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Florian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Greene stuffs the takedown.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Florian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greene keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene lands the left hand.
Florian walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Florian shoots in.
Florian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Florian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Florian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene lands a head shot.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Florian.
Adam Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene tries to close the distance and clinch but Florian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Greene lands a body shot.
That's four 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.
Florian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Greene. That snapped Florian's head back.
Florian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Greene sizes up Florian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Florian shoots in.
Florian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Florian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Florian.
Greene throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Florian on the side of the head.
Florian shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Florian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kenny Florian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Greene - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Greene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Greene!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and homer simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, homer simpson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? simpson is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
simpson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alves's guard.
simpson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. simpson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take simpson's back instead.
simpson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Alves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Alves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
simpson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
simpson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Alves trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson tries to roll but Alves sticks to his back.
simpson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
simpson looking to control the position.
simpson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alves gets his way!
simpson turns into Alves and is now in his guard.
simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alves trying to strike off his back.
simpson controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Alves has momentary wrist control but simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
simpson stays in close to Alves's body and controls the position.
Alves is working an open guard so simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alves is trying to stand back up but simpson is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. simpson is working away from the top position though.
Alves is trying to stand back up but simpson is controlling him
simpson thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
simpson wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
simpson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
simpson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alves!
Alves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Alves taking some punishment here, with simpson in his half guard.
simpson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a poor takedown
and simpson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by simpson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves lands a good elbow from the bottom.
simpson wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves working for a triangle but simpson defends it easily.
Alves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
homer simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Alves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alves takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves misses with a takedown
and simpson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
simpson wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
simpson stands and steps away. Alves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
simpson tries to bum rush Alves with a series of wild strikes but Alves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
simpson shoots in and bounces Alves off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves 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 one minute gone in the round.
simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alves's head.
simpson wants to stand but Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alves has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think simpson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alves has tightened it up now! simpson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Alves!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between fetty mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor slobberedonme nobblybits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). mockenmaker comes to the cage accompanied by duck da fuk down.. slobberedonme nobblybits has chosen breakstuff as his entrance music. Igor slobberedonme nobblybits looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, fetty mockenmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Igor slobberedonme nobblybits!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mockenmaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
slobberedonme nobblybits throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
slobberedonme nobblybits fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
slobberedonme nobblybits will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
slobberedonme nobblybits tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but mockenmaker swivels and escapes.
slobberedonme nobblybits looks gassed!
No luck for slobberedonme nobblybits with that takedown attempt.
fetty mockenmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor slobberedonme nobblybits.
mockenmaker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mockenmaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
mockenmaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
mockenmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but slobberedonme nobblybits is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells mockenmaker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
mockenmaker 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mockenmaker passes slobberedonme nobblybits's left leg - he's now in half guard.
mockenmaker 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.
mockenmaker is keen to just control but slobberedonme nobblybits is a slippery customer.
mockenmaker is nestled in close to slobberedonme nobblybits, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
slobberedonme nobblybits won't allow mockenmaker to pass to mount.
mockenmaker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
slobberedonme nobblybits is bucking up trying to escape but mockenmaker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
mockenmaker has hold of slobberedonme nobblybits's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and slobberedonme nobblybits manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
mockenmaker is landing with some decent strikes but slobberedonme nobblybits is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
slobberedonme nobblybits is bucking up trying to escape but mockenmaker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
slobberedonme nobblybits in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
mockenmaker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! slobberedonme nobblybits is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). fetty mockenmaker!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Zerka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forrest Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicolas Zerka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerka circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zerka wants to clinch.
Zerka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zerka tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Zerka tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Zerka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerka moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zerka rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zerka uses from the top position.
Zerka preventing the sweep.
Zerka wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin pushes Zerka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Griffin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zerka doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zerka moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Zerka avoids it well.
Zerka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zerka tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Zerka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Zerka counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerka crunches a lovely knee into Griffin's ribcage.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Zerka with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Zerka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zerka is struggling to control the position.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zerka misses with a knee strike.
Zerka lands a damaging elbow.
Zerka with a knee to the head.
Zerka lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off.
Zerka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Griffin is trying to keep an underhook but Zerka manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zerka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Zerka.
Griffin is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zerka manages to move to mount!
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Zerka isn't that keen on the idea.
Griffin is trying to stand.
Zerka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zerka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zerka with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zerka dominating with strikes here.
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Zerka isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zerka lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Zerka 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.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zerka.
Zerka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zerka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zerka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zerka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Zerka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zerka.
Zerka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zerka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Zerka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zerka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griffin pushes Zerka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zerka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zerka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zerka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Zerka is dominant here and he's now got Griffin's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerka is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Zerka scores with strikes from the back.
Griffin is trapped and Zerka is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Zerka lands shots from the back.
Zerka avoiding Griffin 's attempts to control his hands.
Griffin tries to break free.
Zerka scores with strikes from the back.
Zerka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Zerka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zerka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zerka counters by clinching up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zerka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zerka clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zerka has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zerka has Griffin pushed against the cage.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zerka is keeping busy.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zerka crunches a lovely knee into Griffin's ribcage.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zerka.
Zerka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zerka tries to move into range but Griffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerka is looking to clinch.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zerka is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Zerka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zerka tries to clinch up.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Forrest Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Zerka.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zerka circles away quickly and effectively.
Zerka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Zerka backpedaling.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Zerka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zerka.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zerka!
Zerka is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Zerka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Griffin tries to control but Zerka wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zerka because Griffin loaded up on that one.
Zerka is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griffin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zerka swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Griffin unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zerka wants to control but Griffin is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin with good strikes from the mount here!
Griffin looking to control but Zerka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nicolas Zerka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zerka is trying to escape the mount.
Griffin looking to ground and pound but Zerka is blocking nicely.
Zerka tries to hold on but Griffin postures up.
Forrest Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zerka is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Zerka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zerka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Zerka!
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