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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Doherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by You can't stand me now. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Stewie Griifin enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Doherty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stewie Griifin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty throws a body punch but Griifin moves out of range.
Pete Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Doherty.
A jab from Griifin misses.
Doherty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griifin circles away.
Griifin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Doherty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griifin is fending him off so far but Doherty persists. Nope, Griifin circles away and we're back to standing.
Doherty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griifin counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty avoids the body shot from Griifin.
Griifin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griifin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griifin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Griifin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Doherty is now in Griifin's guard. A big mistake from Griifin there, giving up the dominant position!
Griifin wants to hit a switch here but Doherty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Griifin there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin working to try and regain half guard.
Griifin is trying to reverse the position but instead Doherty has taken his back - oops!
Griifin breaks Doherty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Griifin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Doherty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griifin has Doherty in his guard.
Griifin keeping moving, preventing Doherty from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griifin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doherty drops back looking for a leg! Griifin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griifin manages to kick Doherty off! Doherty jumps back into Griifin's guard.
Griifin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griifin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griifin throws a right and a left that Doherty avoids nicely.
Doherty shoots and misses
and Griifin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doherty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griifin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Griifin slips the punch.
Doherty works Griifin's body with a nice hook.
Doherty avoids the body shot from Griifin.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Doherty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griifin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griifin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griifin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griifin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doherty is keeping the position for now.
Doherty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doherty keeping full guard, as Griifin tries to pass.
Doherty trying to strike off his back.
Griifin tries to free his leg and advance position but Doherty is retaining full guard.
Doherty is pulling down on Griifin's head. It's preventing any offense from Griifin, at least for the moment.
Doherty is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griifin moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
Doherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Griifin is just out of range.
Doherty with a poor takedown
letting Griifin counter with a right hand.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griifin.
Griifin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griifin.
Griifin throws a jab when Doherty was well out of range.
Doherty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griifin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty has his takedown stuffed
and Griifin counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griifin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griifin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doherty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griifin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty throws a lazy right hand but Griifin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griifin's corner calls for a 1-2. Griifin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doherty throws the left hand but Griifin avoids the punch easily.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griifin moves away.
Griifin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Griifin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Doherty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griifin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Griifin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griifin tries to move to full mount but Doherty actually manages to regain half guard.
Griifin wants to pass the guard but Doherty is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griifin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doherty is pressing down on Griifin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Doherty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griifin won't allow Doherty to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doherty trying to keep a closed guard but Griifin is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin trying to control but Doherty is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doherty is on top in guard.
Griifin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griifin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griifin keeping full guard, as Doherty tries to pass.
Griifin has his foot on Doherty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doherty works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griifin can't keep his opponent in guard - Doherty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Doherty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griifin is looking for a sweep. Doherty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doherty blocks the strikes from Griifin.
Griifin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Doherty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doherty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Griifin saw that one coming.
Griifin throws a series of punches but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Griifin slips the punch.
Doherty misses with a takedown attempt
and Griifin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Doherty won't be happy with that.
Griifin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doherty can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doherty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griifin's guard! Nice work there by Doherty!
Griifin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griifin has momentary wrist control but Doherty slips an elbow through the middle.
Doherty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doherty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griifin's head.
Griifin working for a triangle but Doherty defends it easily.
Griifin wants to sweep here but Doherty 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.
Doherty tries to free his leg and advance position but Griifin is retaining full guard.
Doherty lands a couple of digs.
Doherty trying to control the position from guard on top but Griifin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doherty throws a nice looking combination but Griifin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Doherty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griifin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griifin stuns Doherty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griifin scores with a three punch combo!
Doherty misses with a double jab
and Griifin counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin trying to control the position but Doherty is working away.
Doherty is trying to control Griifin's posture but Griifin avoids it.
Griifin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doherty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griifin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doherty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Doherty sneaks back into half guard.
Stewie Griifin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doherty is trying to control but can't.
Doherty has one foot on Griifin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Doherty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griifin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griifin sizes up Doherty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doherty misses with a two punch combination.
Doherty misses with a body punch
and Griifin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Doherty's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griifin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griifin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doherty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Doherty.
Griifin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griifin.
Doherty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Griifin is trying to work for a sweep but Doherty has mounted him!
Griifin has given up his back here.
Griifin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Griifin showing good submission defense here.
Griifin tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Doherty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griifin tries to control the position but Doherty now has his back.
Doherty working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Griifin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
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.
Doherty is trying to stick to Griifin's back but Griifin is turning into Doherty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Doherty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Griifin.
Doherty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doherty is on top in guard.
Griifin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doherty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doherty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Griifin keeps moving.
Griifin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doherty passes into half guard.
Doherty is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griifin is looking to improve his position.
Griifin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doherty controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Doherty had his way with Stewie Griifin in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Griifin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Griifin blocks a jab.
Griifin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty looks to land a combination but Griifin avoids it well.
Doherty closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Doherty lands in his opponent's guard.
Griifin looking for a guillotine here but Doherty defends easily.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Griifin.
Griifin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin is looking for a triangle but Doherty pushes his legs off easily.
Griifin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doherty controls the pace.
Doherty passes Griifin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griifin is refusing to be controlled, as Doherty sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griifin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Doherty pulls his head out easily.
Griifin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griifin.
Doherty stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griifin.
Griifin connects with a single shot there.
Griifin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doherty gets back to full guard.
Griifin being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin looking to sit in guard and control but Doherty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doherty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doherty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griifin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griifin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Doherty preventing the sweep.
Doherty wants to control from the top but Griifin keeps moving.
Griifin working for submissions but it's allowed Doherty to get to half guard.
Pete Doherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewie Griifin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doherty is working for a kimura but Griifin is defending it quite comfortably.
Doherty wants to work for an arm triangle but Griifin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Doherty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griifin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Griifin!
Stewie Griifin is the new lightweight champion!
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