PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Black (ranked 3626 p4p, 167 weight class) and Ryan Griffin (ranked 2526 p4p, 110 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by The Dicks - Rich Daddy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Black
vs
Griffin

195 cm
24
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

197 cm
27
275 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Urban Fighter

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Black into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Black enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Black manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.

Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Black is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Black pushes a forearm under Griffin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Griffin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Black!