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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Allstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Griggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allstrom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shoot to Thrill - AC DC. 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 Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 New York, Michael Allstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Griggs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Griggs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allstrom's guard.
Allstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allstrom is looking for a triangle but Griggs pushes his legs off easily.
Allstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griggs trying to control but Allstrom is working from the bottom.
Griggs lands a couple of elbows.
Griggs looking to pass the guard.
Griggs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Allstrom manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Griggs wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstrom wants to control the pace but Griggs is squirming around nicely.
Allstrom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griggs is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allstrom looking to secure an arm triangle but Griggs defends it well.
Griggs bucks Allstrom off and manages to get back to his feet!
Allstrom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Allstrom misses the target.
Allstrom is breathing heavily.
Allstrom moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Griggs rushes Allstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Allstrom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griggs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Allstrom regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griggs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Allstrom is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griggs lands a couple of digs.
Griggs passes Allstrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griggs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griggs lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griggs is trying to control the action in half guard but Allstrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griggs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs uses his free foot to push down on Allstrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Allstrom.
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!
Griggs scoring with strikes but Allstrom is staying in there.
Griggs is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Griggs connects with a bit shot that sees Allstrom covering up! More strikes from Griggs and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Griggs is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Griggs!
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hype
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FIGHT
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