PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 2058 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Frankie Griggs (ranked 261 p4p, 327 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Griggs's choice of entrance music: LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Munson
vs
Griggs

184 cm
31
178
9 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
177
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munson gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Munson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.

Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Munson drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
Munson prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Munson has the dominant position.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Munson has him pressed against the cage.
Munson slows down the pace here.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson effectively controlling the action here.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs wants to break free but Munson has control.

Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munson drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.

Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Munson fails with the takedown.
Griggs blocks a head kick by Munson.
Munson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Munson has the dominant position.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Munson keeps him there for the moment.
Munson has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Griggs.

Munson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munson wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Griggs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Munson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Munson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Munson pulls guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Griggs gets to his feet. Munson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Munson closes the distance and clinches up with Griggs, looking for a takedown. Munson pushes Griggs against the cage but Griggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Munson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Munson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Griggs pushes Munson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griggs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Munson misses with a series of wild punches.
Griggs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Munson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Munson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griggs pushes Munson off looking to stand but Munson dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Munson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs is trying to stand back up but Munson is controlling him
Griggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Munson is working for a submission of some sort.

Munson is trying to work for a kimura but Griggs is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Munson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Griggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Munson manages to move to mount!

Munson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Griggs is surviving well by controlling Munson's body position as best he can.

Munson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Griggs really wants to buck Munson off and get back to his feet.

Griggs bucks Munson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs throws a fast counter high kick but Munson manages to duck under it in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.

Munson closes the distance and pushes Griggs back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Munson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Munson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griggs defends well.

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

Griggs stands and steps away. Munson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Griggs is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griggs swivels and escapes.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munson misses with a kick to the body
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munson dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Munson's head and hops out.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Munson backs off Griggs throws a huge counter combo but Munson manages to avoid it all.
Munson looks to land a combination but Griggs avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griggs.
Munson misses with a takedown
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Munson misses with a takedown
and Griggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Munson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Munson moves into range and clinches up with Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Munson gets control of Griggs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Munson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robert Munson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Munson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Munson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Griggs has picked Munson up and slammed him! Munson can't keep hold of the triangle and Griggs manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griggs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Robert Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs thinks about the counter body kick.
Munson fails with the takedown
and Munson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munson.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson swinging wildly here.
Munson has his takedown stuffed
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munson lands a head kick!
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs stuffs the takedown.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Munson goes for a double leg but Griggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griggs continues to drive forward.

Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
Munson misses with a takedown attempt - Griggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griggs stuffs the takedown.
Griggs unleashes a big counter combination but Munson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munson throws a lazy head kick
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Griggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griggs but Griggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
Munson tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Griggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
Robert Munson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.