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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Huss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin's entrance music is "Don't Waste My Time" by Jim Johnston. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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135 lbs
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178 cm
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135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlon Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Huss!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin wants to clinch
and Huss counters with a left and a right that stings Griffin.
Griffin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Huss tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Huss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huss has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Huss checks a leg kick.
No luck for Huss with that takedown attempt.
Griffin wants to clinch.
We've been told by Griffin's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huss lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Huss.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Huss.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Huss on that attempt.
Huss lands a right hook to the body.
Huss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Marlon Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huss lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Huss throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Huss!
Griffin is rocked!
Huss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Huss thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Huss stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Griffin to get to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huss moves into the clinch.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Huss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Huss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huss swinging wildly here.
Huss moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Huss has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Griffin doesn't defend quickly enough and Huss has managed to lock this one up! Can Griffin escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huss on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Huss!
Chris Huss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Marlon Griffin was interviewed post fight and said 'The miracle is comin!'.
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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
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