PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Umstedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Griffin (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.

Umstedd
vs
Griffin

190 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Umstedd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Umstedd moves into the clinch.

Griffin manages to break the clinch.

Umstedd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Umstedd showed some decent athleticism there.
Umstedd tries to stand and escape but Griffin is controlling the position.

Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Griffin trying to hold on to Umstedd's head to control him but Umstedd postures up.
Umstedd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Umstedd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Griffin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Umstedd pulls his head out easily.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Umstedd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin working for a triangle but Umstedd defends it easily.
Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Umstedd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Umstedd tries to control Griffin's body but Griffin pushes him off. Umstedd squirms to his side and now Griffin has his back!

Griffin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Umstedd has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Umstedd trying to control the hands but Griffin won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umstedd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Griffin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Griffin has the hooks in. Umstedd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Griffin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Umstedd is defending well though. Griffin let's go of the attempt for now.
Umstedd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Umstedd can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Griffin looks gassed!

Griffin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Umstedd is defending well though. Griffin let's go of the attempt for now.

Griffin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Umstedd defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Umstedd controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Umstedd rolls, trying to escape but Griffin keeps control of the position.
Umstedd controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.

Griffin working for a choke but Umstedd is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umstedd holding both Griffin 's hands and preventing any damage.

Griffin looking for the RNC.
Umstedd wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Griffin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Umstedd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Griffin is looking for a triangle but Umstedd pushes his legs off easily.
Umstedd wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Umstedd defends easily.
Umstedd wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umstedd wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.

Griffin working for a triangle but Umstedd defends it easily.
Umstedd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umstedd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Umstedd controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Umstedd content to stall in guard here.
Umstedd trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umstedd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Umstedd controlling him for the moment.

Umstedd stands up from Griffin's guard - Umstedd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Umstedd circles away easily

and Umstedd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umstedd.
Umstedd 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.
Terry Umstedd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin working a defensive guard here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Griffin has eaten all the pies!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Umstedd wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Griffin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Umstedd is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Griffin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Umstedd's back instead.

Griffin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Umstedd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Terry Umstedd will probably get the nod.
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!

Griffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffin with a poor takedown

and Umstedd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin 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.
Umstedd wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.

Griffin is looking for a triangle but Umstedd pushes his legs off easily.

Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Umstedd from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Umstedd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Umstedd is keeping the position.
Umstedd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin postures up.

Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Umstedd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Umstedd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffin's head backwards.
Mark Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin has his takedown stuffed

and Umstedd counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umstedd.
Umstedd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Griffin is proving hard to escape from.
Umstedd looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Umstedd here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Griffin controlling the pace for now.

Griffin working for a submission but Umstedd is keeping him at bay.

Griffin looking to secure an arm triangle but Umstedd defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umstedd wants to hold on but Griffin pushes him away.
Griffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Griffin moves to the back position.
Griffin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Umstedd tries to roll but Griffin sticks to his back.

Griffin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

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 Terry Umstedd.
I think Umstedd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Mark Griffin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mark Griffin!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mark Griffin!

Mark Griffin wins by unanimous decision!