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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Foolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Grifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Grifin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Foolio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Grifin!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foolio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grifin.
Grifin shoots in looking for a takedown. Foolio tries to sprawl out of it but Grifin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Foolio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foolio is defended easily by Grifin.
Grifin clinches up with Foolio and pushes him back against the cage.
Grifin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Foolio.
Grifin drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grifin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Foolio controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foolio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grifin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foolio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Captain Foolio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grifin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foolio tries to avoid it but Grifin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foolio to the ground. Foolio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foolio shoots in looking for a takedown but Grifin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foolio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Foolio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foolio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grifin.
Grifin avoids the head kick by Foolio.
Grifin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grifin tries to clinch but Foolio moves out of range.
Foolio shoots for a double leg takedown but Grifin sprawls well. He's pushed Foolio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grifin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grifin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foolio looks for the body kick but Grifin saw that one coming.
Foolio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grifin manages to pull guard.
Foolio wants to control from the top but Grifin keeps moving.
Foolio throwing strikes but missing.
Foolio sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Captain Foolio.
Grifin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foolio shoots in looking for a takedown. Grifin tries to sprawl out of it but Foolio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grifin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foolio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grifin.
Foolio instigates a clinch.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grifin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Foolio manages to break the clinch.
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 Captain Foolio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Foolio misses with a hook. Grifin ducked under it nicely.
Foolio shoots in but Grifin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foolio pushes Grifin up against the cage in a clinch.
Foolio misses with a punch on the inside.
Foolio is working for takedown but Grifin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch but Foolio keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Foolio wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Foolio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foolio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grifin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foolio tries to pull guard but Grifin won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grifin jumps guard but Foolio stands there with Grifin around his waist. Grifin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grifin is trying to push Foolio away but Foolio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foolio jumps guard but Grifin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grifin tries to pull guard but Foolio won't allow it.
Foolio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Grifin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grifin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Foolio after a bit of a struggle.
Grifin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Foolio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grifin has Foolio up against the cage in a clinch.
Grifin is trying to break the clinch but Foolio has him pressed against the cage.
Grifin decides to pull guard.
Foolio gets to his feet. Grifin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Foolio fails to land the takedown.
Foolio shoots for a double leg takedown but Grifin sprawls well. He's pushed Foolio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grifin has managed to clinch.
Grifin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foolio to keep the fight standing.
Foolio wants a takedown but no success here.
Grifin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foolio is trying to drag Grifin to the mat but Grifin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foolio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grifin after a bit of a struggle.
Foolio is working for takedown but Grifin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Grifin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foolio has him pressed against the cage.
Foolio is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grifin lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Grifin.
Forrest Grifin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foolio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grifin's efforts to push away.
Grifin stalling in the clinch.
Grifin has had enough of the clinch but Foolio keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Grifin to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foolio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grifin after a bit of a struggle.
Grifin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grifin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Grifin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Foolio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grifin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foolio defends it nicely.
Foolio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grifin closes the distance and pushes Foolio back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grifin.
Grifin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Foolio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grifin tries for a takedown but Foolio manages to get underhooks.
Captain Foolio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Grifin.
Grifin lands an uppercut.
Foolio decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grifin wants to pass the guard but Foolio is keeping the position.
Foolio has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grifin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Foolio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foolio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foolio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grifin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foolio defends it nicely.
Foolio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grifin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foolio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grifin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foolio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grifin swivels and escapes.
Grifin clinches up with Foolio and pushes him back against the cage.
Foolio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grifin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Captain Foolio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grifin clinches up with Foolio and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Grifin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foolio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Grifin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grifin fails to land with a series of punches.
Grifin moves in looking to clinch but Foolio pushes him off.
Grifin forces Foolio back against the cage and clinches.
Grifin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foolio uses from the top position.
Foolio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grifin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foolio has Grifin in his guard.
Grifin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Foolio keeping moving, preventing Grifin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grifin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foolio is keeping the position for now.
Foolio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grifin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grifin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grifin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Grifin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grifin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Grifin!
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