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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Griffin McElroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin McElroy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Griffin McElroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Murray!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McElroy has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from McElroy on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McElroy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McElroy after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by McElroy.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but McElroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Murray.
Murray tries to land a front kick but McElroy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murray looks winded!
Murray trying to control the action but McElroy is working from the bottom.
McElroy tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy regains half guard, as Murray was trying to land strikes.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McElroy to regain full guard.
McElroy has Murray pulled in close to control his posture.
McElroy is looking to stand up but Murray isn't so interested in that idea.
Murray won't allow McElroy to sweep him here.
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.
McElroy wants to stand and escape but Murray is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McElroy is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McElroy tries to clinch there but Murray circles away.
McElroy has managed to clinch.
Murray takes an elbow to the temple.
Murray wants to get back to striking at distance but McElroy won't allow it.
McElroy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McElroy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McElroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murray blocks a body shot from McElroy.
McElroy has Murray pressed against the cage, preventing Murray from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from McElroy.
McElroy lands a body punch.
McElroy scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McElroy pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from McElroy.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
McElroy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McElroy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McElroy darts in and clinches Murray up against the cage.
Murray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McElroy scores with a knee to the head.
Murray drops down looking for an ankle pick but McElroy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McElroy is looking to clinch.
Murray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McElroy as he avoids it easily.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Murray.
McElroy closes the distance and pushes Murray back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but McElroy is controlling him.
Murray is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McElroy with a knee to the head.
McElroy slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
McElroy drives through and clinches with Murray against the cage.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McElroy stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McElroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murray tries to break free but McElroy pushes him back against the cage.
McElroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murray can do to turn this around?
McElroy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McElroy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McElroy lands with a light punch inside.
McElroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murray is trying to break the clinch but McElroy has him pressed against the cage.
McElroy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McElroy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with McElroy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murray appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McElroy enables Murray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McElroy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McElroy wants to stand but Murray is controlling the position.
Murray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McElroy looking to control.
Murray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McElroy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murray, into his guard.
McElroy wants to get up but he can't break Murray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Murray wants to stand but McElroy is controlling the position.
McElroy stands and steps away. Murray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McElroy forces Murray back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McElroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McElroy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McElroy lands with a left to the head.
McElroy stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin McElroy dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
McElroy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - McElroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McElroy has Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
Murray is trying to break free.
Knees in the clinch landing for McElroy.
Murray takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy effectively controlling the action here.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McElroy pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McElroy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murray goes for a takedown attempt but McElroy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Murray.
McElroy has closed the distance and engaged Murray in a clinch.
McElroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murray up against the cage.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Griffin McElroy.
McElroy is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Murray shoots in looking for a takedown but McElroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Murray.
McElroy with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to push McElroy away but McElroy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McElroy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Murray goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
McElroy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murray up against the cage.
McElroy lands a right hand.
McElroy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McElroy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McElroy lands a knee to the head.
Griffin McElroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for McElroy.
McElroy stalling in the clinch.
McElroy scores with a knee to the head.
McElroy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Murray up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McElroy.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McElroy has Murray pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from McElroy.
McElroy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murray lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murray takes a knee to the side of the body.
McElroy stalling.
McElroy lands an elbow inside that Murray shrugs off.
McElroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McElroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McElroy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leo Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin McElroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McElroy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin McElroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McElroy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin McElroy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Griffin McElroy made sure he mentioned Versus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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