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Event:
DFC Asylum 16
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Castro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Castro wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it. #ES#
Griffin pushes Castro off and gets back to his feet.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Castro gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blake Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Castro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Castro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Castro wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is in trouble now - Castro has advanced to mount!
Castro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro unloading with bombs!#T2##SUB2#
Castro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
Castro controlling from the full mount.
Castro thowing shots but they're missing.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Castro looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Castro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Castro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castro landing strikes from the mount.
Castro looking to finish Griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffin!
Castro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Castro misses with a head shot.#T4#
Castro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Castro landing punches.
Castro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Griffin because Castro loaded up on that one.
Castro controlling the pace for now.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Griffin is in trouble!
Castro with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhammed Castro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Castro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Castro showed some decent athleticism there.
Castro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Castro trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well.
Castro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is staying active underneath Castro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Castro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
Castro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Castro 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.
Castro advances to half guard.
Castro trying to control from half guard but Griffin is working away.
Castro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Castro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Castro is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castro connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Castro sits in half guard.
Castro thows a huge punch but Griffin dodges it nicely.
Castro moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Castro controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Castro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Castro working the ground and pound effectively.
Castro landing strikes from the mount.
Castro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Castro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Castro's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammed Castro!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brunson connects with a right hand. Griffin shakes it off.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt
and Brunson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Brunson throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brunson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Brunson lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Brunson takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Brunson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Brunson throws a quick head kick that knocks Griffin silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Brunson is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jack Brunson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Stelling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Griffin stands and steps away. Stelling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Stelling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stelling looks winded!#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stelling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Griffin stands up and beckons Stelling to his feet. #TD#
Griffin dives in and scores a takedown into Stelling 's guard.#T1##SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stelling , up you get! #TD#
Griffin dives in and scores a takedown into Stelling 's guard.#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet. Stelling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stelling , up you get! #TD#
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stelling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up. #TD#
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stelling 's guard.#SU#
Griffin stands up from Stelling 's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2##TD#
Stelling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stelling , up you get! #TD#
Griffin feints and as Stelling raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet - Stelling follows without any prompting.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stelling looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stelling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking. #T3##TD#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stelling to the mat! Stelling manages to get full guard. #SU#
Griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stelling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stelling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stelling throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stelling enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stelling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stelling trying to strike off his back.
Stelling wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stelling enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stelling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet. Stelling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stelling back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Griffin dominated that round.
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##TD#
Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Griffin stands up and beckons Stelling to his feet.
Griffin dives in and grabs Stelling 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stelling pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Stelling as Griffin shoots in.
Stelling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stelling napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blake Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Stelling get back to his feet.#TD#
Stelling tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Griffin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stelling throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Griffin counters with a single leg into guard. Stelling didn't expect that. #T1##SUB2#
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stelling wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it. #SU#
Griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Griffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Griffin looking to score a takedown here. Stelling is defending well but Griffin drives through and ends up in Stelling 's guard.
Stelling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Stelling is working an open guard so Griffin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Griffin 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.#SU#
Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Griffin stands up and beckons Stelling to join him on the feet. #TD#
Griffin gets a double leg takedown into Stelling 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelling is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelling can do to turn this around?
Griffin dives in for a single leg takedown but Stelling sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Stelling sprawls well.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Stelling closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Stelling wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Stelling trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well. #SUB2#
Stelling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin tries to kick Stelling off but Stelling keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Stelling is looking for a kimura here.
Stelling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Griffin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Griffin feints and as Stelling raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stelling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stelling won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Stelling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Stelling from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Stelling stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stelling tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stelling to the ground. Stelling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Griffin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Blake Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin shoots and misses #CL2#
and Stelling counters by clinching up. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Stelling avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Stelling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Stelling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Stelling sprawls well.
Stelling throws a big counter head kick but Griffin avoids it with no problem.
Stelling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stelling sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
A countering left hand to the body from Stelling misses.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stelling quickly recovers to half guard.
Blake Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Stelling pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
#SU#
Griffin decides to return to a standing position.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!#TD#
Griffin feints and as Stelling raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet. Stelling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Griffin scores with a three punch combo!
Blake Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Stelling sprawls well.
Stelling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
No luck for Stelling with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Stelling gets caught napping as Griffin dives in and scores a takedown. Stelling manages to retain guard.#SU#
Griffin stands and steps away. Stelling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jack Stelling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Stelling shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there.
Stelling pushes Griffin off but Griffin dives into side control.
#T4#
Stelling wants to get back to his feet but Griffin drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Stelling 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Griffin stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stelling enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stelling manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Stelling is working an open guard so Griffin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stelling napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Griffin!
Blake Griffin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jack Stelling was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Saint Claire fails with the takedown#TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saint Claire 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.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Saint Claire won't let him. #SUB2#
Saint Claire has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint Claire on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint Claire looks winded!#SU#
Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Saint Claire moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Claire is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saint Claire to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint Claire 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.
Saint Claire throws a big elbow that misses. #T2##SUB2#
Saint Claire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
Saint Claire won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Saint Claire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saint Claire shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint Claire sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Saint Claire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blake Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Saint Claire.#CL2#
Saint Claire clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Saint Claire keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saint Claire is trying to pull guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Saint Claire is controlling him.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint Claire throws an elbow but it misses.
Saint Claire tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Saint Claire, against the cage.
Saint Claire misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Claire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saint Claire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jermaine Saint Claire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saint Claire. #CL2#
Saint Claire clinches.
Saint Claire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saint Claire is breathing heavily.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Saint Claire has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Saint Claire misses with an elbow strike.
Saint Claire misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin is trying to push Saint Claire away but Saint Claire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saint Claire tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Saint Claire drops back down to his feet.
Blake Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Saint Claire.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint Claire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint Claire wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Saint Claire wants to clinch#TD#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saint Claire's guard.
Griffin wants to stand but Saint Claire is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Saint Claire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3#
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Saint Claire, against the cage.
Saint Claire trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Saint Claire rushes Griffin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Griffin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saint Claire is trying to pull guard but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Saint Claire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griffin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saint Claire tries to pull guard but Griffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Saint Claire has the dominant position.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Claire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jermaine Saint Claire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Saint Claire or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saint Claire sprawls and moves away.
Saint Claire shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Claire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it well and moves away.
Blake Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Saint Claire.
Saint Claire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saint Claire shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Claire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Saint Claire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saint Claire tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint Claire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Saint Claire persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint Claire tries to clinch up.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saint Claire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saint Claire shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saint Claire is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Saint Claire with a poor takedown #TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin wants to stand but Saint Claire has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Griffin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4##SUB2#
Saint Claire working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Saint Claire has a closed guard, preventing Griffin from standing up.
Blake Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blake Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jermaine Saint Claire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Claire 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.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Saint Claire is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saint Claire 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Blake Griffin!
Blake Griffin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Putin. Putin maintains the clinch.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Griffin is trying to break free.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griffin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Putin.
Putin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Griffin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Putin.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin lands a good knee to the midsection. Griffin won't want to take too many of those.
Putin landing knees to the head.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've been hearing reports that Griffin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Putin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putin working Griffin over with knees to the body.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Putin scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off.
Putin has Griffin pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Griffin is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Putin - that's hurt Griffin badly! Oh, another knee lands and Griffin is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Griffin doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I am not surprised, motherf**ker!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin misses with a right hand
and Redman counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redman.#KD2#
Redman lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Redman takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Blake Griffin has been cut.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redman lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Griffin crumples to the floor! Redman milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). JT Redman!
JT Redman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Brawler Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Brawler Iv clinches with his opponent.
Brawler Iv stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brawler Iv misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brawler Iv has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Brawler Iv, against the cage.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brawler Iv missing with knees to the body.
Griffin wants to break free but Brawler Iv has control.
Brawler Iv throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brawler Iv has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Brawler Iv misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler Iv looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brawler Iv keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Brawler Iv manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Brawler Iv has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Brawler Iv won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Brawler Iv looking for a triangle here. Griffin is fighting it but it looks tight! Brawler Iv pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Griffin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Will Brawler Iv!
Will Brawler Iv seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Symons slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Symons throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Symons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Symons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Adam Symons has been cut.
Symons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Symons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Symons there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Symons shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin scores with a shot to the body.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Symons at a distance.
Griffin throws a one two combo.
Griffin throws a combination. Symons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Symons is rocked!
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
Symons looks winded!
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Symons is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Symons wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Symons to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Blake Griffin!
A very excited looking Blake Griffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Spence takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Spence has been cut.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Spence moves into the clinch.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Spence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Spence drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Griffin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Spence's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Griffin!
Blake Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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