Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: gc180
Date: Dec 08, 2017

#R1#
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griffin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hughes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin is trying to keep Hughes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hughes landing some decent shots from guard.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hughes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hughes passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Griffin is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Griffin's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hughes slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Hughes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #ES#
Griffin has one foot on Hughes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes. #T3#
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards. #BC2#
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin slips under a jab from Hughes.#CL#
Griffin rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin pushes Hughes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin has Hughes pressed against the cage, preventing Hughes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin trying to stall but Hughes improves his position.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin presses Hughes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffin cracks Hughes with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Griffin to work.
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes misses with some punches.
Hughes tries to stall but Griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes tries to circle away but Griffin has him pinned against the cage.
Hughes taking a breather.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Griffin looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Hughes pushes him off.#T1#
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hughes lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Bronson Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Hughes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Hughes.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughes eats them both and turns towards Griffin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hughes lands with a cross.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Bronson Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Griffin is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Hughes.
Hughes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes misses with a hook.#CL#
Griffin clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Hughes has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
Hughes is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Hughes lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Griffin.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hughes has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A left lands for Hughes.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin. #CL#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Hughes in a clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.#BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Hughes keeps it at a distance.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes misses with a double jab. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin slips a straight right by Hughes.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin tries to move into range but Hughes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hughes misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hughes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes. #BC2#
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes can't break the clinch. #T1#
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Hughes throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin. #BC2#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes lands an overhand right.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hughes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Hughes keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin wants to clinch.#T2#
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Hughes takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Griffin forces Hughes back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hughes manages to break the clinch.
Hughes thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Hughes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Griffin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Good exchange - Hughes coming out on top.
Hughes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
Hughes stalks Griffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffin's face. Griffin staggers backwards, shaken.
Hughes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
A left and a right from Hughes both land. Nice combination.
Hughes scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Griffin.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Hughes circles away.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ronald Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Griffin tries to clinch but Hughes moves out of range.
Griffin moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Hughes slips a straight right by Griffin.
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Hughes!
A very excited looking Bronson Hughes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: gc 171
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Mandi.
Mandi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Mandi. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Mandi.
Griffin is pushing Mandi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Mandi is blocking nicely.
Come on Mandi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
Griffin taking a breather.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Mandi. #T1#
Griffin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mandi controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Griffin.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mandi is defending well for now.
Mandi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin crunches a lovely knee into Mandi's ribcage.
Mandi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mandi throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Griffin just leaning against Mandi, taking a breather.
Griffin pushes Mandi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Mandi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Griffin tries to clinch but Mandi moves out of range. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mandi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Mandi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mandi lands a shoulder strike.
Mandi lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mandi as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin looking to slow down the pace here.
Mandi can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Mandi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mandi is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Mandi into the cage.
Mandi struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
Griffin tries to work over Mandi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Griffin tries a body shot but Mandi blocks it.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mandi lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Mandi.
Mandi stalling in the clinch but Griffin improves position.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandi scores with a hook to the body.
Mandi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griffin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mandi can turn it around.
Mandi has Griffin pressed against the cage.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mandi lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Mandi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandi throws a good cross that connects.
Mandi misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Mandi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Mandi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Mandi misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandi throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin pushes Mandi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mandi throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malvin Mandi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mandi throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mandi manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin tries to bum rush Mandi with a series of wild strikes but Mandi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandi throws a counter combo.
Mandi looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Griffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mandi misses with a few strikes there.
Mandi swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin is looking to counter the offense by Mandi and move into the clinch.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Mandi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Griffin just leaning against Mandi, taking a breather.
Mandi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffin is keeping busy.
Come on Mandi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
Griffin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandi's elbow.
Mandi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandi backwards.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Mandi to work.
Mandi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mandi misses with a punch to the body.
Mandi lands a nice elbow.
Griffin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but Mandi improves position.
Griffin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mandi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin. #T2#
Mandi is trying to break free.
Mandi tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Mandi back against the cage.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Mandi is rocked!
Griffin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mandi is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin dips a shoulder and cracks Mandi with a mighty uppercut! Mandi falls back against the cage and Griffin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mandi is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Griffin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Griffin!

Event: RS 143 Domination
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandi.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
A combination from Mandi does no damage.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandi.
Mandi throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandi.
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mandi's waist but Mandi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Mandi looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandi takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Mandi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandi stuffs the takedown.
Mandi wants to counter with a clinch but Griffin pushes him away.
Griffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandi pinned against the cage. Mandi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mandi throws a counter combo.#T1#
Mandi misses with a body shot.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mandi avoids it really well and circles away.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandi lands with a straight right. Griffin didn't see that one coming.
Griffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Mandi misses.
Mandi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Mandi.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Mandi.
Mandi misses with a looping left.#T2#
Mandi lands a two punch combo.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Mandi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mandi misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandi misses with a looping right.
Mandi just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Mandi counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Mandi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Mandi tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mandi pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Mandi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mandi.#T3#
Mandi misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Griffin tests Mandi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mandi gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Griffin is looking to advance position but Mandi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Griffin tries to hold on but Mandi postures up.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Mandi controlling the pace for now.
Griffin gets back to half guard.#T4#
Griffin wants to control but Mandi is keeping busy.
Mandi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard but Mandi has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffin tries to lock up and control but Mandi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malvin Mandi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mandi. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Mandi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mandi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin. #TD#
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mandi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin works over Mandi with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandi is retaining full guard.
Malvin Mandi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mandi's guard.
Griffin controlling the action here.#T1#
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin stops Mandi from getting back to his feet.
Griffin is trying to control. Mandi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mandi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Griffin stalling away here and it's allowed Mandi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mandi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandi keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Mandi can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Griffin is working for a kimura but Mandi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Mandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin. #T3##SUB#
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mandi sees it coming and defends easily.
Griffin is keen to just control but Mandi is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Griffin looking to score a takedown here. Mandi is defending well but Griffin drives through and ends up in Mandi's guard.
Mandi keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Mandi working a defensive guard here.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Griffin stops Mandi from standing up.
Mandi keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Griffin trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
Griffin pushes down on Mandi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Griffin is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandi wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin goes for a double leg but Mandi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandi continues to drive forward.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mandi misses with a two punch combination.
Mandi lands a two punch combo.
Jab from Mandi.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Mandi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mandi continues to drive forward.
Mandi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mandi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Mandi is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Mandi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandi tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mandi sprawls well. Mandi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mandi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Mandi. #TD#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mandi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Mandi keeps moving. #T2#
Griffin is really struggling to control Mandi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandi throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Mandi misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mandi, which made it look bad. #T3#
Mandi throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mandi to the ground. Griffin is now in Mandi's guard.#ES2#
Mandi wriggles free and stands up.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Mandi sprawls well.
Mandi throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandi misses with the combination.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Mandi digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mandi sprawls and moves away.
Malvin Mandi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Mandi sprawls well.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandi circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Griffin gets the takedown into side control.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mandi keeps working.
Mandi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griffin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Griffin stalls from top position.
Mandi dodges the ground and pound from Griffin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malvin Mandi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mandi 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Mandi!

Event: GK 139 Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ronald Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Wallace pushes Griffin away with a front kick.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin has his takedown stuffed
and Wallace makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Wallace throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffin blocks the leg kick.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wallace pulls Griffin in to control the position.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Griffin stops Wallace from standing up. #T2#
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wallace has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Wallace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallace is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Wallace circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Wallace lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
Wallace is looking to slow Griffin down with leg kicks.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wallace as he jumps to the side.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin feints the counter takedown.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Wallace counters with a quick kick to the body but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wallace stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wallace wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace misses with a leg kick.
Wallace throws out a leg kick but Griffin moves out of range and Wallace only half commits.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Wallace sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wallace works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Griffin controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #T1#
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Griffin advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace keeping control of the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffin trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace keeping hold of Griffin's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Griffin trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Griffin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Griffin trying to control from Wallace's half guard. Wallace has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wallace controlling Griffin's posture.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Griffin's leg but Griffin calmly moves out of range.
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it #TD2#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wallace's guard.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Wallace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace is looking to slow Griffin down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griffin under the eye.
Griffin throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Wallace manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Griffin trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Griffin working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard.
Wallace prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Griffin keeps trying to improve his position.
Wallace works his way into side control.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wallace trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin trying to remain calm as Wallace controls from the top position.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Wallace decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range. #T4#
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.
Griffin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Griffin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace scores with a nice strike.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
As Griffin backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wallace 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
An out of breath Nathan Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GK 134 - Cole vs Buckshank
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Curran slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Curran's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
Curran throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Griffin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffin's guard! Nice work there by Curran!
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Curran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Curran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Curran has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Curran postures up. #SUB2#
Curran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curran has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffin has his hands on Curran's head, controlling the position.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curran.
Curran sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is trying to hold Curran in close to prevent damage but Curran has managed to pass into half guard.
Griffin controlling the position for now.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Curran takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Curran lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Griffin wants to hold on but Curran pushes him away.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Curran postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Curran prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Griffin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Curran raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Curran has a good base and remains in mount.
Griffin regains half guard.#T4#
Curran throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Curran prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Curran is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Curran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Curran in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Curran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Curran is looking to chop away at Griffin's legs.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curran defends it well.
Curran shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffin eats them both and turns towards Curran to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curran napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Curran has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Curran.
Griffin regains half guard.
Griffin is controlling Curran's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curran postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curran wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Curran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Griffin pulls Curran in close to his closed guard and prevents Curran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Curran trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin controlling the position.#SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Curran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curran works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Griffin working for a triangle but Curran defends it easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Curran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curran works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curran is one step ahead there.
Curran with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Griffin is trying to keep Curran in close.
Curran trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Curran slips nicely into half guard.
Curran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin tries to roll over but Curran keeps him under control.#SUB#
Curran is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Curran is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Curran dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Curran swivels and escapes.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Curran.
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Curran.
Mario Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran wants to land a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
A clash of legs there as Griffin blocks the low kick.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curran cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin moves out of range of the leg kick from Curran.
Curran scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1##SUB2#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Curran trying to control but Griffin postures up. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Curran to regain full guard. #T2#
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.
Griffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Griffin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Curran is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Curran has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Griffin wants to stand but Curran is controlling the position. #T3#
Curran advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curran working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Curran lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
Curran wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Ronald Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Griffin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curran's best efforts.
Curran is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Curran prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Griffin is trying to control but can't.
Griffin is in trouble now - Curran has advanced to mount!
Curran with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Curran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mario Curran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Curran isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Curran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curran 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Curran!
An out of breath Mario Curran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Cuida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cuida misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin checks a low kick from Cuida.
Cuida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Cuida misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Cuida shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Cuida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Griffin has his foot on Cuida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cuida works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Griffin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cuida has passed into half guard!
Cuida looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Griffin trying to control but Cuida postures up. #T1#
Griffin keeping control of the position.
Griffin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cuida's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cuida's back!
Cuida rolls, trying to escape but Griffin keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuida knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuida for a finish.
Cuida controlling Griffin 's hands.
Cuida has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Griffin.#T2##SUB#
Griffin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cuida is defending well though. Griffin let's go of the attempt for now.
Cuida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Griffin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Griffin somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cuida covering up well under a series of strikes from Griffin.
Cuida wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Griffin is looking for the choke from the back position but Cuida is controlling his hands well.
Griffin avoiding Cuida 's attempts to control his hands.
Even with his hooks in, Griffin manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Cuida wants to escape the position. #T3#
Will Griffin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cuida trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Griffin lands shots from the back.
Cuida is trying to break free.
Cuida keeps trying to improve his position.
Griffin biding his time, controlling Cuida.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Griffin.
Cuida is really stuck here. #SUB#
Cuida is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Griffin gets his way! #SUB#
Cuida is trying to defend against the choke here but Griffin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Griffin Tightens the hold and Cuida taps out furiously! Griffin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Griffin!
Gray Cuida spoke after the fight, saying 'This is why I run...'.

Event: GKNY 128 - Boom vs Pratchett
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Paniccia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paniccia slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Paniccia to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Paniccia avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Paniccia. Paniccia maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Paniccia pulls guard successfully.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniccia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paniccia wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Paniccia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Paniccia has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paniccia's head.
Griffin stands and throws Paniccia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paniccia is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paniccia sneaks back into half guard.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Paniccia wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Paniccia is having none of it.
Paniccia gets back to full guard.
Griffin trying to control but Paniccia is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniccia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Paniccia's legs - danger averted.
Griffin is pushing down on Paniccia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paniccia is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Griffin. #T2##SUB2#
Paniccia actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Paniccia actively working from the bottom here.
Paniccia trying to control from the bottom.
Griffin working Paniccia over with strikes.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Griffin wants to control but Paniccia is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Paniccia defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Paniccia is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Griffin!

Event: GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Kruger dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kruger catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Kruger backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Yaseen Kruger has been cut.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Kruger avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Kruger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger tries to counter with a clinch but Griffin shakes him off and moves away.
Griffin connects with a combination that backs up Kruger into the cage. Griffin lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kruger's guard. Kruger is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Griffin bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Griffin!

Event: GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blood is defended easily by Griffin.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin works over Blood's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.
Blood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin connects with a right hand. Blood shakes it off.
Griffin throws a push kick but Blood slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffin moves out of range as Blood strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin tries to bum rush Blood with a series of wild strikes but Blood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##TD#
Blood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Even with his hooks in, Blood manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Griffin defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Blood's arms.
I really don't envy Griffin right now. #SUB#
Blood looking to break Griffin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Griffin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Blood will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin rolls, trying to escape but Blood keeps control of the position.
Griffin covering up well and avoiding damage. #T2#
Griffin grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin takes a big shot to the side of the head. #ES2#
Griffin is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Griffin takes one on the button.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Blood swinging wildly here.
Griffin tries to bum rush Blood with a series of wild strikes but Blood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin throws a right hand that Blood ducks under and follows up with a left that Blood also avoids with ease.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well. #TD#
Blood shoots in and bounces Griffin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Griffin looking to control.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Blood trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Blood content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blood preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blood working some strikes from top position.
Blood wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blood wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Blood pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blood throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blood throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin trying to control the position but Blood is working away.
Blood is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Griffin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Griffin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blood struggling a bit here.
Griffin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Blood tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin wants to control but Blood is keeping him busy.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Blood is rocked!#SUB2#
Griffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blood is trying to escape and Griffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blood is forced to tap! Nice work there by Griffin! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Griffin!
In defeat, Aaron Blood stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jacob Whitehorse was too much for me tonight. The better game plan won tonight. I will wear this belt again, mark my words!'.

Event: GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandi circles away.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandi circles away.
A low kick from Mandi misses #TD#
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin. #SUB#
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin stands up over Mandi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mandi working a defensive guard here.
Griffin stops Mandi from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mandi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin stands up over Mandi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mandi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Griffin trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
Griffin won't allow Mandi to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mandi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin postures up in Mandi's guard and throws a big left but Mandi blocks it.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Mandi keeps moving.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandi is keeping the position for now.
Griffin trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom. #T3#
Griffin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mandi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Griffin pushes down on Mandi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mandi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mandi is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him
Griffin trying to control the action but Mandi is working from the bottom.
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mandi 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.
Griffin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Mandi tries to lock up and control but Griffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Griffin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mandi's face.
Mandi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandi is trying to maintain the position but Griffin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice combination there by Mandi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Mandi.
Mandi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griffin defends well and Mandi ends up having to push Griffin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mandi shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Mandi's guard.#ES2#
Mandi has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandi but Mandi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mandi thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it #TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griffin is looking to stall here but Mandi recovers full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandi keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandi can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mandi working a defensive guard here.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Mandi being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandi shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Mandi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandi fails with the takedown.#TD#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mandi trying to control the position. #SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Mandi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mandi manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Mandi's guard. #T4#
Griffin trying to control but Mandi is working from the bottom.
Griffin advances to half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Mandi is blocking nicely.
Mandi is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Mandi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin working over Mandi with some ground and pound. Mandi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mandi trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Ronald Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mandi regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin clobbers Mandi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mandi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffin on the side of the head.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Mandi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mandi throws a body kick that misses.
Mandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Mandi looks to move away, Griffin throws a big counter combo but Mandi just gets out of the way.
Mandi throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin moves out of range of the leg kick from Mandi.
Mandi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Griffin backs off Mandi throws a huge counter combo but Griffin manages to avoid it all.
Griffin tries to bum rush Mandi with a series of wild strikes but Mandi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Mandi sees coming a mile off.
Griffin has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Mandi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandi stalling in the clinch but Griffin improves position. #BC2#
Mandi manages to break the clinch.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandi throws a counter combo.
Malvin Mandi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin sets himself, and Mandi steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffin avoids it this time.
Mandi misses the body punch #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mandi! #SUB#
Mandi tries to escape back to his feet but Griffin has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Mandi's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Mandi is tapping! Griffin saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronald Griffin!

Event: GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Thong Song tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Thong Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thong Song scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thong Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Thong Song sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thong Song looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griffin throws a head kick but Thong Song moves out of range.
Thong Song feints the counter takedown.
Thong Song swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Griffin counters with a single leg into guard. Thong Song didn't expect that.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thong Song is on top in guard. #REVB#
Griffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thong Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Griffin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Thong Song has locked up a guillotine! Thong Song's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Griffin is holding on here and Thong Song must be using up a lot of energy. Griffin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Thong Song gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Stone feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin. #CL#
Stone clinches up against the cage.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vic Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.#T1#
Griffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Griffin manages to pull guard.
Stone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Griffin is pushing down on Stone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stone is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffin.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg. #T2#
Griffin trying to pass the guard but Stone defending well.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stone wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stone wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy. #T3#
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stone sees it coming and defends easily.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Stone is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stone is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stone is pressing down on Griffin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Stone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stone gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin passes Stone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.
Stone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffin's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin breaks Stone's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Stone keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin stands up over Stone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stone is on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet. #SUB#
Stone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stone, into his guard. #REVB#
Griffin trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Griffin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stone has locked up a guillotine! Stone's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Griffin is holding on here and Stone must be using up a lot of energy. Griffin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stone gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vic Stone!
A relieved looking Vic Stone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Good work by Griffin as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Babidi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Babidi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Babidi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Babidi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babidi lands a shot to the body.
Babidi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Babidi.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Babidi walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lorenzo Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Babidi - just one landing.
Babidi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Babidi misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Babidi.
A low kick from Babidi is predictable there #TD#
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Babidi defends the submission attempt.
Griffin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Babidi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin wants to pass to mount but Babidi is defending the position.
Babidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin not doing much here.
Babidi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Babidi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Babidi controlling the position well. #SUB#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babidi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Babidi is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babidi avoid being mounted?
Griffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Babidi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Babidi wants to get back to full guard but Griffin has mounted him!
Griffin prevents Babidi from getting the reversal.#T4#
Griffin lands a big elbow.
Babidi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Babidi is in a horrible position here. Griffin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Babidi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Griffin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Babidi turns into him and now he's in Griffin's guard.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorenzo Babidi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Babidi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Babidi tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Babidi swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Babidi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Babidi does no damage.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babidi connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Babidi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Babidi digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Babidi pulls Griffin in close to his closed guard and prevents Griffin from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Griffin trying to control but Babidi is working from the bottom.
Griffin passes Babidi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Babidi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Babidi defends the submission attempt.
Babidi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Babidi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Babidi wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babidi wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Babidi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Griffin not doing much here.
Ronald Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babidi trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Griffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babidi sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Babidi tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Babidi is still trying to improve position.
Babidi trying to control here. #T4#
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.
Griffin is controlling the pace.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Babidi trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Babidi won't allow Griffin to pass to mount. #SUB#
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babidi defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Babidi sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Babidi feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
Babidi connects with a solid leg kick.
Babidi swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffin misses its target.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Babidi.
Babidi slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babidi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Babidi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Babidi is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babidi quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babidi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Babidi's hands, connecting with Babidi's forehead.#T1##SUB#
Griffin is trying for a kimura here. Babidi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Griffin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Griffin!

Event: GKNY 96 - Durden vs Kinshaw
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao throws a push kick but Griffin slaps the foot to one side.
Xiang Pao thuds his right hand into Griffin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xiang Pao thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Griffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffin down.
Xiang Pao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xiang Pao lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffin off the cage and back into range.
Griffin slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Xiang Pao scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiang Pao is controlling Griffin's posture.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xiang Pao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Xiang Pao in his guard.#REVB#
Xiang Pao prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiang Pao won't allow Griffin to sweep him here. #T2#
Xiang Pao controlling from the top position.
Xiang Pao postures up.
Xiang Pao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xiang Pao trying to move into half guard but instead Griffin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Griffin won't allow Xiang Pao to sweep him here.
Xiang Pao keeps trying to improve his position.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Xiang Pao keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Xiang Pao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard. #REVB#
Xiang Pao is fighting to break Griffin's control of his arms but Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xiang Pao showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao dominated that 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.
#R2#
Xiang Pao scores with a three punch combo!
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griffin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Xiang Pao cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Xiang Pao pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffin checks it well.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Xiang Pao avoids it well and moves away.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Ronald Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao wants to slow Griffin down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xiang Pao enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xiang Pao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Xiang Pao looking to control.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xiang Pao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Xiang Pao in his guard.#REVB#
Xiang Pao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Xiang Pao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Xiang Pao is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Xiang Pao has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Well, if Xiang Pao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Xiang Pao wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xiang Pao not doing much here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiang Pao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#ES#
Griffin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Xiang Pao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Xiang Pao. #BC2#
Xiang Pao breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Xiang Pao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xiang Pao but Xiang Pao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Xiang Pao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin dives in and grabs Xiang Pao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiang Pao jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin shoots in but Xiang Pao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xiang Pao throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Griffin moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Griffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.#T2#
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily.
Xiang Pao tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffin is wise to it.
Xiang Pao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffin's calf.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffin takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao lands with a right hand.
Xiang Pao connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Xiang Pao is quick to defend against it.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Xiang Pao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffin doesn't seem phased though.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ronald Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiang Pao.
Griffin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffin scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Griffin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffin throws an off balance right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiang Pao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GKNY 89 - Campbell v Markovic
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Griffin tries for a takedown but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cooper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it. #TD#
Cooper drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Griffin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cooper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Griffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cooper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cooper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cooper! #REVR#
Cooper working away.#T1#
Griffin manages to get back to half guard.
It looks like Cooper is going to stand back up. #SU#
Cooper stands up and beckons Griffin to join him on the feet. #CL#
Cooper instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Cooper won't allow it.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Cooper holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Milton Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
Cooper has Griffin pushed against the cage.
Griffin stalling. #T3#
Cooper trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooper tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cooper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin is nestled in close to Cooper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin prevents Cooper from standing back up. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin uses his free foot to push down on Cooper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cooper.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Cooper, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Cooper against the cage but Cooper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Milton Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Griffin tries to get set, Cooper tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
Griffin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Cooper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Griffin is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Griffin letting Cooper take a breather here.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooper smiles and moves away.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Cooper wants to clinch.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Cooper pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
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.
Cooper leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cooper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooper's guard.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooper has wrist control.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cooper is keeping the position for now.
Griffin passes Cooper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cooper defends it well.
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura but Cooper is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griffin to get the leverage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griffin trying to control from Cooper's half guard. Cooper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Griffin looking to sit in guard and control but Cooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cooper preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Cooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cooper works his way back into a safe position though.
Cooper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is looking to stand up but Griffin won't let him.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Cooper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Griffin, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Milton Cooper will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooper sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet.
Cooper won't allow Griffin to pass to mount.
Cooper is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura but Cooper is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Griffin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cooper!
Griffin dominating with strikes here.#T1##SUB2#
Griffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Griffin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Griffin punching from mount but Cooper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cooper has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Griffin's lack of action.
Griffin is pressing down on Cooper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cooper is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Griffin stops Cooper from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin passes to side control. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
Griffin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Griffin looks up at the clock and then as Cooper takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griffin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cooper is trying to escape the position but Griffin is controlling the position.
Cooper taking a bit of punishment here - Griffin scoring with strikes.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cooper keeps working.
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cooper is avoiding damage well.
Griffin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cooper some visible discomfort. #ROC2#
Cooper is rocked!
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Griffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
Oh Cooper is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Griffin has hold of Cooper's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cooper seems comfortable defending it but Griffin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cooper is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cooper is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Griffin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Griffin!

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Freire.
Good standup being displayed there by Freire as he connects with a hook.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Freire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Freire connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freire.
Freire throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Griffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freire throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Freire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Freire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Freire missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Freire.
Patricio Freire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Freire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Freire throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freire wants it to stay on the feet.
Freire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Patricio Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Freire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Freire.#T2#
Freire misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Freire is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freire is trying to stand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Freire gets full guard.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin advances position into side control!
Griffin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Freire is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
Freire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Freire looking for a submission but Griffin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Griffin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Freire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Freire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Freire, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Griffin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Freire to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Griffin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Freire pulls down on the head and he's put Griffin to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patricio Freire!

Event: VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Vegas shows good takedown defense.
Griffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vegas's waist but Vegas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Griffin off to one side.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Vegas sprawls well.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Vegas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vegas continues to drive forward.
Vegas throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vegas works over Griffin's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnny Vegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vegas connects with a high kick.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vegas defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vegas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vegas's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Vegas's brow. #T1#
Griffin is pushing down on Vegas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vegas is fighting to maintain full guard but Griffin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vegas taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Vegas won't allow Griffin to pass to mount.
Griffin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Griffin wants to finish this one by submission but Vegas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Griffin working the ground and pound effectively.
Vegas is squirming around, avoiding Griffin's attempts to control the action. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vegas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin. #T3#
Vegas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vegas is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin content just to control the position here.
Vegas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Griffin.
Griffin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Griffin tries to control but Vegas wriggling away.
Griffin lands a big elbow.
Griffin thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Vegas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vegas is working hard here to advance position.
Vegas is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vegas is squirming around, avoiding Griffin's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Vegas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vegas is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Griffin dominated that 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.
#R2#
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Vegas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Vegas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vegas continues to drive forward.
Vegas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffin sprawls and moves away.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Vegas tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vegas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Vegas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vegas scores with a three punch combo!
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Vegas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Vegas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vegas defends it well.
Vegas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Vegas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
Vegas 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.#T2#
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vegas keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vegas working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vegas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Vegas is defending well.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Vegas dodges it nicely.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vegas won't allow Griffin to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Griffin slows the pace down in half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegas defending well though.
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Griffin working over Vegas with some ground and pound. Vegas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vegas keeps working. #SUB2#
Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vegas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Vegas.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin is not content to let Vegas control the position.
Griffin is trying to control Vegas's posture but Vegas avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin seems a little lost for a moment, as Vegas dominates the positioning.#T1#
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Griffin struggling a bit here.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vegas wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Griffin is pulling down on Vegas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vegas, at least for the moment.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there. #T3#
Griffin is still trying to improve position.
Griffin pulls Vegas in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Vegas tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Vegas, which made it look bad. #T4#
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.
Vegas cracks Griffin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vegas stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vegas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vegas falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin. #ES#
Vegas has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegas scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Vegas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Vegas throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vegas's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Vegas blocks nicely.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vegas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vegas's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Vegas defends the submission attempt.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Vegas is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vegas is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Vegas is blocking nicely.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegas wants to control but Griffin passes into side.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Vegas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Vegas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Griffin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vegas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffin's guard! Nice work there by Vegas!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Griffin holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Vegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin seems keen to control Vegas's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vegas.
Vegas throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin trying to control but Vegas is working from the bottom.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vegas keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin throws a strike but Vegas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Griffin pushes a forearm under Vegas's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vegas is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronald Griffin!

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