PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Parker Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry The Hatchett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Griffin
vs
The Hatchett

179 cm
19
166 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry The Hatchett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. The Hatchett shrugs it off though.
The Hatchett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Griffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hatchett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Hatchett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Parker Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
The Hatchett walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
The Hatchett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Hatchett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Hatchett looks gassed!
Griffin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Hatchett throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Hatchett on the side of the head.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Griffin jabs at The Hatchett's body.
The Hatchett shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Hatchett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that The Hatchett sees coming a mile off.

Griffin rushes The Hatchett and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. The Hatchett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Griffin clinches.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
The Hatchett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Griffin digs a right hand into The Hatchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hatchett's gas tank.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hatchetts head.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin is working The Hatchett over against the cage.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Hatchett tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin digs a right hand into The Hatchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hatchett's gas tank.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Hatchett can't get the takedown.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Griffin - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

The Hatchett is rocked!
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
The Hatchett is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
The Hatchett seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin digs a right hand into The Hatchett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Hatchett's gas tank.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
Griffin is working The Hatchett over against the cage.
Griffin lands a body shot.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Griffin misses with a body kick.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Hatchett takes one to the chin there.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Hatchett misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Hatchett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Hatchett throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Hatchett.
Parker Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin thuds a left hand into The Hatchett's body.
Harry The Hatchett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin lands a nice hook to The Hatchett's body. The Hatchett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Hatchett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffin throws a push kick but The Hatchett slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow The Hatchett down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin tries to land a leg kick but The Hatchett saw it coming and moves away.
The Hatchett is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hatchett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
The Hatchett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Hatchett's head backwards.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
The Hatchett is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Hatchett.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Hatchett's calf.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. The Hatchett backs away looking to recover.
Griffin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffin lands with a hook. The Hatchett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for The Hatchett on that attempt.
Parker Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through The Hatchett's defenses.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a push kick but The Hatchett slaps the foot to one side.

Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin lands a body punch.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. The Hatchett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Griffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Hatchett drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Griffin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Hatchett's hands.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Griffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin thuds a left hand into The Hatchett's body.
The Hatchett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Hatchett walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.
Griffin punishes The Hatchett's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin scores with a sloppy right hand. The Hatchett should have avoided that one.

Griffin rushes The Hatchett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Hatchett takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Parker Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin is leaning against The Hatchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin is leaning against The Hatchett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
The Hatchett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffin displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Hatchett up against the cage.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
The Hatchett has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Hatchetts head.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.
Griffin lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Griffin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
The Hatchett fails with the takedown.
Griffin works The Hatchett's body with a nice hook.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Hatchett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Hatchett moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin stuns The Hatchett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Griffin clinches up with The Hatchett and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
The Hatchett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Griffin as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin pushes The Hatchett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Hatchett.
Griffin is working The Hatchett over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
A short right from Griffin on the inside.
Griffin works on The Hatchett's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Hatchett or not.
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Hatchett or not.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin pushes The Hatchett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin gets through The Hatchett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
Griffin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Hatchett backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hatchett can do to turn this around?
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffin presses The Hatchett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin pushes The Hatchett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Hatchett.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin lands an uppercut.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
The Hatchett wants to take the fight to the mat but Griffin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parker Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry The Hatchett.
Griffin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin works on The Hatchett's body with a couple of short punches.
The Hatchett jumps guard but Griffin stands there with The Hatchett around his waist. The Hatchett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Griffin.
Griffin lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin cracks The Hatchett with a nice body shot.
Griffin lands a left hand.
A short left from Griffin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Griffin dips a shoulder and cracks The Hatchett with a mighty uppercut! The Hatchett falls back against the cage and Griffin unloads with a barrage of strikes! The Hatchett is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Griffin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Griffin!