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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 599 p4p, 1052 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 78 p4p, 119 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony Griffith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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26 - 10 - 1 |
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225 cm
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22 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffith.
Chaelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Griffith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Griffith leaves Chaelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffith stuffs the takedown.
Griffith moves into the clinch.
Chaelsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaelsson has Griffith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaelsson is defended easily by Griffith.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Griffith misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Griffith fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffith trying to keep a closed guard but Chaelsson is proving a slippery customer.
Chaelsson works over Griffith with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griffith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Griffith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith wants to pass the guard but Chaelsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chaelsson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
Griffith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffith lands an uppercut.
Chaelsson can't get the takedown.
Chaelsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chaelsson is trying to drag Griffith to the mat but Griffith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Griffith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaelsson wants a takedown.
Griffith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffith's shoulder, as Griffith tries to avoid the shot.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griffith is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffith taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson is stalling here. Griffith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chaelsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaelsson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Chaelsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaelsson is looking to regain half guard here but Griffith keeps moving and retains side control.
Chaelsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griffith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chaelsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chaelsson shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Griffith misses.
Chaelsson with a poor takedown
and Griffith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Griffith misses
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Griffith blocks nicely.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Chaelsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaelsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chaelsson throws an elbow that misses. Griffith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaelsson's guard. Nice move by Griffith!
Chaelsson managing to control the position.
Griffith controlling from the top position.
Chaelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith wants to pass the guard but Chaelsson is keeping the position.
Griffith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully.
Chaelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaelsson moves away.
Chaelsson looking to score a takedown here. Griffith is defending well but Chaelsson drives through and ends up in Griffith's guard.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Griffith blocks nicely.
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffith is trying to keep Chaelsson in close.
Chaelsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffith's head.
Griffith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaelsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaelsson wants to hit a sweep here but Griffith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chaelsson there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson regains half guard.
Chaelsson is trying to stand up here but Griffith is controlling him well.
Griffith is thwarting Chaelsson's attempts to control the position.
Griffith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson tries to roll over but Griffith keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffith in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaelsson shoots and misses
and Griffith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaelsson.
Griffith thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Griffith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson is in close to Griffith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffith trying to control the position here.
Chaelsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffith has momentary wrist control but Chaelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griffith looking to sit in guard and control but Chaelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaelsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffith looking to control.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffith has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffith has his hands on Chaelsson's head, controlling the position.
Griffith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Griffith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Griffith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chaelsson actively working from the bottom here.
Griffith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffith trying to control the action but Chaelsson is working from the bottom.
Griffith prevents Chaelsson from improving his position.
Patrick Chaelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Griffith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four 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.
Chaelsson trying to control from the bottom.
Chaelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffith is taking a breather. Chaelsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chaelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith rushes Chaelsson and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Chaelsson.
I think Griffith 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith!
A victorious Anthony Griffith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Patrick Chaelsson had this to say: 'WTF???'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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