GFC 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sejawii Samawah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sejawii Samawah acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Griffith
vs
Samawah

190 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sejawii Samawah!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samawah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samawah shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffith sprawls well. He's pushed Samawah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samawah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffith scores with a one two! Samawah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Sejawii Samawah has been cut.
Samawah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forrest Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sejawii Samawah.
Samawah has a takedown stuffed.
Samawah shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffith stuns Samawah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samawah looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samawah fails with the takedown.
Griffith throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Samawah stumbling backwards into the cage! Samawah bounces back off the cage towards Griffith, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Griffith lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Griffith celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Forrest Griffith!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Diccico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diccico has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Miguel Diccico has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maximus Meridius's chin.

Meridius
vs
Diccico

185 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Diccico!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diccico but Diccico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diccico looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Meridius throws a series of punches but Diccico moves out of range.
Meridius throws a series of punches but Diccico avoids them all with ease.

Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diccico, pushing him back against the cage.
Meridius wants to get back to striking at distance but Diccico won't allow it.

Meridius manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diccico won't allow Meridius to get back to his feet.
Meridius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meridius tries to get out of the position.
Meridius is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Meridius is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meridius is trying to keep Diccico in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diccico trying to control the position from guard on top but Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meridius shoots in but Diccico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meridius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diccico circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diccico shoots for a double leg takedown but Meridius sprawls well. He's pushed Diccico's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diccico stuffs the takedown attempt from Meridius. Meridius gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meridius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diccico is fending him off so far but Meridius persists. Nope, Diccico circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diccico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meridius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diccico if he has to take too many more of those.

Meridius clinches up against the cage.
Diccico fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Diccico avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
Meridius really is a fat lump.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Diccico manages to get underhooks.

Diccico manages to break the clinch.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius shoots in but no luck this time.

Diccico gets a clinch.
Meridius can't get the takedown.
Meridius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meridius lands a nice elbow.
Meridius tries to pull guard but Diccico holds him up against the cage and eventually Meridius drops back down to his feet.

Meridius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diccico uses from the top position.
Meridius is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Meridius is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diccico won't allow Meridius to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diccico won't allow Meridius to get back to his feet.
Meridius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meridius wants to sweep but no luck.
Meridius is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Diccico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius misses with a double jab.
Meridius fails with the takedown.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Diccico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Diccico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diccico shoots in but no luck this time.
Meridius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diccico. That did some damage!

Meridius drives through and clinches with Diccico against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meridius wants a takedown.
Meridius wants to break free but Diccico has control.
Meridius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diccico tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meridius tries to pull guard but Diccico won't allow it.
Meridius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diccico's face.
Meridius scores a nice knee to the body.
Diccico keeps control of Meridius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meridius gets underhooks to prevent Diccico's takedown attempt.
Meridius stalls.
Diccico stops a takedown attempt from Meridius.
Meridius stalls.
Meridius looking for a takedown.
Meridius has had enough of the clinch but Diccico keeps him there for the moment.
Meridius can't break the clinch.
Meridius can't break the clinch.
Meridius is looking to break free of the clinch but Diccico has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maximus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miguel Diccico's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Meridius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diccico, pushing him back against the cage.
Diccico has had enough of the clinch but Meridius keeps him there for the moment.
Meridius tries to pull guard but Diccico won't allow it.
Meridius has Diccico pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diccico manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meridius leaning against his opponent.

Meridius jumps guard.
Diccico won't allow Meridius to get back to his feet.
Meridius trying to keep a closed guard but Diccico is proving a slippery customer.
Meridius is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Diccico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meridius trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Diccico counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Diccico.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diccico stays in close to Meridius's body and controls the position.
Diccico wants to control from the top but Meridius keeps moving.
Diccico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diccico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meridius is keeping the position for now.

Diccico decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Meridius, up you get!

Meridius drives through and clinches with Diccico against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diccico fails to pull guard.
Diccico prevents Meridius from breaking the clinch.
Diccico stops a takedown attempt from Meridius.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diccico. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Meridius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diccico is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meridius avoiding damage as Diccico throws knees to the body.
Meridius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diccico has him pressed against the cage.
Diccico is pressed up against the cage. Meridius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diccico down to the mat. Diccico avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meridius.

Meridius clinches up with Diccico and pushes him back against the cage.
Diccico can't break the clinch.

Meridius tightens his grip and picks Diccico up, before dumping him to the ground. Diccico manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius wants to get up but he can't break Diccico's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Diccico has his foot on Meridius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meridius works his way back into a safe position though.
Meridius trying to control but Diccico is working from the bottom.
Meridius won't allow Diccico to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diccico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meridius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Diccico looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meridius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diccico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Diccico keeps it at a distance.
Meridius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diccico pinned against the cage. Diccico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meridius shoots in looking for a takedown. Diccico tries to sprawl out of it but Meridius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diccico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diccico shoots and misses

and Meridius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meridius.
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.

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.
Meridius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diccico blocking some punches.
Meridius can't get the takedown.
Meridius lands a knee to the body.
Meridius is trying to break free.
Meridius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meridius tries to work over Diccico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meridius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diccico gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Meridius.
Diccico tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meridius smiles and moves away.
Diccico takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meridius shoots for a takedown but Diccico saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Diccico has Meridius up against the cage in a clinch.
Meridius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meridius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diccico gets underhooks to prevent Meridius's takedown attempt.
Diccico wants to break free but Meridius has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Diccico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Diccico's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Diccico manages to get underhooks.
Meridius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diccico has him pressed against the cage.
Meridius tries to pull guard but Diccico won't allow it.
Meridius tries a body shot but Diccico blocks it.
Diccico tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meridius just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meridius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meridius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diccico gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Meridius.

Meridius pulls guard.
Diccico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diccico stopping the sweep attempt from Meridius.
Meridius throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meridius is trying to control the position but Diccico postures up.

Meridius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diccico is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meridius.
Meridius manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Meridius wants to improve his position but Diccico is controlling well.
Diccico tries to pass to full mount but Meridius defends it.
Meridius wants to improve his position but Diccico is controlling well.
Diccico trying to mount his opponent but Meridius defends it.

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.
Meridius is staying active underneath Diccico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meridius is looking for a sweep. Diccico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diccico is looking to take a break and control but Meridius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diccico slips a jab and a cross from Meridius.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Diccico moves away and avoids it.
Diccico wants to clinch
and Meridius counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meridius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diccico fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meridius throws a right hand that Diccico ducks under and follows up with a left that Diccico also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Diccico counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meridius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Meridius manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meridius can't keep his opponent in guard - Diccico advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diccico prevents Meridius from improving his position.
Meridius trying to control from the bottom.
Meridius looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diccico throwing shots but Meridius is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius is looking to improve his position.
Meridius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diccico is working away from the top position though.
Meridius tries to kick Diccico off but Diccico keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diccico as he avoids it easily.
Meridius shoots in but no luck this time.
Meridius shoots in looking for a takedown. Diccico tries to sprawl out of it but Meridius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diccico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meridius scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meridius shoots in but no luck this time.
Diccico tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meridius counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximus Meridius.
I think Meridius 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geo Youup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geo Youup will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johnson
vs
Youup

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geo Youup!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Johnson prevents Youup from breaking the clinch.
Johnson keeps control of Youup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Youup can't break the clinch.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Youup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Youup has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Youup is really stuck here.
Youup is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Youup wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Youup rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Youup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Youup wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
Youup is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youup looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Youup tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Youup is really stuck here.
Youup controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Youup is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Youup holding both Johnson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Youup can't escape the position.
Youup is trying to stand back up.
Youup can't escape the position.
Johnson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Youup trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is hanging on to Youup's back as he tries to escape.
Youup is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Youup has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Youup tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Youup trying to control but not successfully.
Youup is in bad spot here.

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.
Youup trying to get back to his feet but Johnson is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Youup right now.
Youup trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson keeps control of the position as Youup tries to break free.
Youup looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Youup darts in trying to clinch

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Youup's guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Youup trying to control the position.
Youup keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Youup looking for a sweep. Not yet Youup, not yet.
Youup is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Youup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Youup working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johnson has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youup is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Youup looking to control.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Youup with a poor takedown

and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Youup's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Youup had control of the position.
Youup is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youup keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Youup controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Youup wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youup is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Youup to control.
Youup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Youup tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Youup can't escape the position.
Youup is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Youup is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Youup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeRoy Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Youup with a lazy takedown attempt

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Youup.
Youup is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Youup wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Johnson prevents Youup from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Youup wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Youup throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Youup's guard now.

Johnson gets to his feet - Youup follows without any prompting.

Youup looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is pressing down on Youup's thigh, looking to free his foot. Youup is holding on for now.
Youup pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youup is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Youup pushes Johnson off but Johnson dives into side control.
Youup wants to control but Johnson postures up.
You can see the frustration on Youup's face as Johnson controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Youup is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Youup is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.

Johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Youup.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Youup with a poor takedown

so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Youup looking to control.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Youup.
Youup looking to control.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Youup misses with a takedown

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
LeRoy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geo Youup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youup fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Youup wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Youup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Youup is trying to stall.

Johnson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Youup clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Johnson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnson has the hooks in. Youup is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson controlling from the back.
Youup breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geo Youup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youup wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
LeRoy Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Arrows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Arrows
vs
Griffin

203 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes ground

CAGED GEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Arrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arrows is looking to escape.
Arrows tries to hold on but Griffin postures up.
Arrows really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Griffin.

Griffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arrows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arrows takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arrows really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Griffin working Arrows over with strikes here.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Arrows is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arrows is looking to get to half guard.
Arrows tries to hold on but Griffin pushes him away.
Arrows is trying to stand.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Arrows is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Griffin.
Griffin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
Griffin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arrows?
Griffin with shots to the head and body - Arrows looks very uncomfortable down there.
Arrows manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Griffin is tying to control. Arrows wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arrows gets back to full guard.
Arrows is breathing heavily.
Arrows keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arrows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Griffin stands and steps away. Arrows gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Arrows throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Anderson Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Arrows taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.

Arrows has one foot on Griffin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arrows moves into range and connects with a jab.

Griffin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Arrows pushes him off.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Arrows finish him?
Arrows throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Griffin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Arrows as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Griffin is left battered and dazed whilst Arrows and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Arrows!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Cribbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggums had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Biggums
vs
Cribbs

175 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Cribbs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cribbs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biggums but Biggums pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Biggums bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Biggums cracks Cribbs with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Biggums has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cribbs is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Biggums yanks on the arm and Cribbs is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Biggums.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Biggums!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Malians (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philli Juce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malians kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Right Now - Van Halen. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Malians
vs
Juce

173 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Malians!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philli Juce!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Juce with that takedown attempt.

Malians drives through with a takedown into guard.

Malians is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Juce trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Malians pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juce is keeping the position for now.
Juce wants to sweep here but Malians controlling him for the moment.

Juce working for a triangle but Malians defends it easily.
Juce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malians.

Malians is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malians shoots and misses

and Juce counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malians defending against the ground and pound.
Juce trying to control the position but Malians is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juce postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malians is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Juce trying to control the action but Malians is working from the bottom.
Malians manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Malians looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malians is breathing heavily.
Malians has hold of Juce's hands but Juce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Juce is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malians is just riding it out for now. Juce eventually gives up the hold.

Juce is looking for a kimura but Malians is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juce to get the leverage.

That's two 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.
Juce thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malians gets full guard.

Malians escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Malians is looking for a triangle but Juce pushes his legs off easily.
Malians keeping moving, preventing Juce from controlling successfully.
Juce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malians looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juce is one step ahead there.
Malians keeping full guard, as Juce tries to pass.

Malians is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Malians had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Juce is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Malians Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Juce's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malians working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Juce fending off the submission attempt from Malians.

Juce defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Malians's arms.

Malians is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Juce has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Malians looking for the choke but no joy.

Juce defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juce can't escape the position.
Juce really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malians. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juce breaks Malians's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Juce advances position into side control!
Malians gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Juce is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Malians looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Juce is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malians doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juce.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malians manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malians looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juce is one step ahead there.

Malians working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Malians dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Malians misses with a takedown attempt
and Juce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malians looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juce is fending him off so far but Malians persists. Nope, Juce circles away and we're back to standing.
Malians looks for a takedown but Juce sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Malians. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juce doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Malians counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Malians is working for a kimura but Juce is defending it quite comfortably.

Malians is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Juce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malians.
Juce holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juce wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malians is working away from the top position though.
Juce flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Juce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Juce is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Juce wants to clinch but Malians slips to the side

and Malians counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Malians is looking for a kimura here.
Malians sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juce defending well though.
Juce gets full guard.

Malians drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malians jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Juce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matt Malians overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malians regains full guard. Nicely done.

Malians escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juce gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Malians is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Juce rolls with it to try and escape but Malians cranks on the arm and Juce is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Malians!