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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griggs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Church by T-Pain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Deacon Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots in and bounces Conrad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griggs trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Griggs looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conrad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conrad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Griggs 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Deacon Griggs just wasn't active enough.
Griggs lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Luther Conrad has been cut.
Conrad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Conrad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griggs working for a triangle but Conrad defends it easily.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conrad stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Conrad throws an elbow that misses. Griggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conrad's guard. Nice move by Griggs!
Griggs postures up and lands a big shot to Conrad's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Griggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Conrad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Conrad keeping moving, preventing Griggs from controlling successfully.
Conrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griggs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conrad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griggs has Conrad in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is trying to keep Conrad in close.
Griggs keeping full guard, as Conrad tries to pass.
Griggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Conrad throwing strikes from guard but Griggs blocks nicely.
Griggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conrad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conrad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conrad defends well.
Griggs working a defensive guard here.
Conrad has gone for a leg lock! Griggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conrad's guard.
Conrad looking to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griggs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Griggs passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Griggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Conrad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conrad moves to clinch but Griggs breaks away
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs gets tackled into the cage by Conrad. Conrad maintains the clinch.
Griggs jumps guard.
Griggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Conrad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conrad.
Conrad connects with a couple of short punches.
Conrad postures up.
Conrad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griggs dives on top into guard.
Griggs trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Conrad is retaining full guard.
Griggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conrad keeping full guard, as Griggs tries to pass.
Conrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griggs is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to pass the guard but Conrad is keeping the position.
Griggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conrad to the mat! Conrad manages to get full guard.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Conrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs trying to move into half guard but instead Conrad has managed to sweep!
Conrad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Griggs raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conrad tries to hold on but Griggs postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Griggs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griggs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Conrad is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Griggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luther Conrad's cut.
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!
Conrad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conrad being controlled here momentarily.
Conrad throws a strike but Griggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs wants to control from the top but Conrad keeps moving.
Griggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griggs throws an elbow that misses. Conrad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griggs's guard. Nice move by Conrad!
Griggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griggs is keeping the position for now.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griggs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Conrad is trying to maintain the position but Griggs is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs trying to mount his opponent but Conrad defends it.
Conrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griggs.
Conrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Griggs.
Griggs is stalling here. Conrad is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Griggs seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Conrad has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Griggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conrad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Conrad lands a nice short elbow.
Griggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conrad.
Conrad thows a huge punch but Griggs dodges it nicely.
Griggs is pressing down on Conrad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Conrad postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
Conrad tries to free his leg and advance position but Griggs is retaining full guard.
Conrad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conrad has managed to get both his arms back between Griggs's legs - danger averted.
Conrad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs pushes a forearm under Conrad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Conrad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Griggs!
An intense looking Deacon Griggs took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Really glad I pulled off the win tonight. If I didn't, well then I may have had to rethink my career choice. That being said, that wasn't the case tonight and I will continue to improve and win fights.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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