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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meg Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Scott will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Meg Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Scott looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Scott chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick Scott off! Scott jumps back into Griffin's guard.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Scott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scott gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.
Griffin has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A shot to the body from Scott misses
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scott thinking.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Griffin is not content to let Scott control the position.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Scott stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
John Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meg Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Scott!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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