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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hex Portman (ranked 5818 p4p, 2622 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 620 p4p, 345 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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1 - 0 - 0 |
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180
4 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hex Portman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Portman's half guard.
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Portman is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold.
Portman is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Portman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Portman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Portman is doing well to control the position and prevent Griffin from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portman actively working from the bottom here.
Portman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Portman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Griffin has passed into half guard!
Portman trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
Portman is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Portman is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Portman actively working from the bottom here.
Portman is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Portman is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin wants to control but Portman is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but Portman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffin to get the leverage.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Portman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Portman looking for submissions off his back.
Portman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Portman.
Portman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Portman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Portman extends and breaks Griffin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Portman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hex Portman!
Hex Portman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to everyone and the support. this W is for you all'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
24% |
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