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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Long's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Long has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Long keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get!
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Long tries to get set, Griffin tries to push him back and clinch up but Long manages to avoid the attempt.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin tries to counter by clinching up but Long breaks away and moves out of range.
Long shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Long.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin tries to counter by clinching up but Long breaks away and moves out of range.
Long throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
Long looks winded!
Long is trying to buck Griffin off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
Long taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Long is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin scores with punches from side control.
Griffin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Long is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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.
Griffin grinds an elbow into Long's temple.
Griffin scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Griffin scores with a couple of short elbows.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Long to his feet.
Long misses the jab.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Long has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Long pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin is nestled in close to Long, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin working Long over with strikes.
Griffin working Long over with strikes.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin working Long over with strikes. #T4#
Long pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Long has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long is in trouble now - Griffin has advanced to mount!
Griffin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long misses with the body kick#TD#
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Long manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Griffin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Long misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Long pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with a body shot.
Long tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Long backwards. #T1#
Long has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Long is looking to control Griffin's arms but Griffin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Long has his back to the cage. #T2#
Long wants to break free but Griffin has control.
Long blocks an uppercut.
Long blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land. #BC2#
Long breaks from the clinch.
Long misses with a combination
#CL#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Long misses the shot to the body.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Long misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Long throws Griffin to one side and escapes!
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a nice body shot.
Long is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Griffin moves into the clinch.#T4#
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long wants to break free but Griffin has control.
#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Long.
Long falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Long sneaks out the side door and pushes Griffin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Long swinging wildly here.
Long swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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 Caleb Griffin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Long misses with a low kick.
Caleb Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Long is looking to clinch.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Long throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Griffin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Long cracks Griffin with a good jab.
Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Long is defended easily by Griffin.
Griffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Long swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Griffin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Long trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely. #ES2#
Long pushes Griffin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
Long tries to clinch but Griffin moves away #TD#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Long's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get!
Caleb Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Long.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
Long wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Long takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Long misses with a combination
#CL#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Long moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
Long misses with a combination
#TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Griffin cracks Long with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Griffin is working Long over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Long down.
Griffin cracks Long with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Long is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Griffin lands an elbow. #T4#
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
Griffin lands a decent elbow from side control.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin working the body and head with strikes.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Long is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Griffin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mark Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin working the head with strikes.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Long taking punishment in the form of punches.
Caleb Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caleb Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hightower or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Hightower.
Hightower looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin is looking to counter the offense by Hightower and move into the clinch.
Hightower misses with a low kick.
Griffin is looking to counter the offense by Hightower and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower with a poor takedown #CL#
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Hightower.
Griffin misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Hightower pulls guard successfully.
Hightower avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hightower keeping full guard, as Griffin tries to pass. #T1#
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hightower's head.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Hightower utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Hightower's brow.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin cracks Hightower with a solid left hand.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin won't allow Hightower to sweep him here.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Hightower had control of the position.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hightower working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hightower has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin works over Hightower with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin postures up in Hightower's guard and throws a big left but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower is trying to keep Griffin in close.
Griffin is in close to Hightower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hightower lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hightower looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin is trying to keep Hightower in close.
#T3##SUB#
Griffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hightower is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Griffin.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hightower throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hightower manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Griffin is working Hightower over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Griffin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hightower has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffin has managed to get both his arms back between Hightower's legs - danger averted.
Griffin works over Hightower with some ground and pound from guard.
Hightower throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Hightower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Hightower had control of the position.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb 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#
Sloppy strikes from Hightower. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hightower misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hightower throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Hightower wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Caleb Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hightower thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Hightower takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Hightower shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hightower throws a head kick that misses.
Hightower is breathing heavily.#T1#
Griffin throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hightower is just out of range.
Gerald Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hightower misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Griffin moves into the clinch.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Hightower.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hightower has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hightower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin throws a counter high kick but Hightower was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Hightower avoids it well and moves away.
Caleb Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hightower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.#CL#
Griffin clinches up with Hightower and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hightower wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hightower drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hightower gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hightower can do to turn this around?
Griffin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Hightower is trying to pull guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Hightower has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hightower gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Hightower is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Hightower is trying to pull guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hightower swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
#CL#
Griffin rushes Hightower and presses him up against the cage.
Hightower content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hightower tries to pull guard but Griffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hightower jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Griffin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hightower misses with the body kick#CL#
and Griffin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hightower has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hightower breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hightower misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Hightower closes the distance and clinches.
Hightower blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Hightower is controlling him.
Hightower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Hightower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hightower shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hightower.
Hightower takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hightower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Hightower tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily#TD#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Hightower.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hightower wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Hightower's brow.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin works over Hightower with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hightower has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin works over Hightower with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 landing with the ground and pound.
Caleb Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hightower trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer.
Griffin is working Hightower over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin works over Hightower with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Hightower wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin is in close to Hightower's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Hightower's brow.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Hightower is rocked!
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Hightower is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hightower tries to strike from the bottom.
Hightower seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin won't allow Hightower to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Hightower is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is working Hightower over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrovich is looking to clinch.
As Petrovich tries to get set, Griffin tries to push him back and clinch up but Petrovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Petrovich goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrovich sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Petrovich forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Petrovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Petrovich breaks the clinch.
Petrovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Griffin was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Petrovich has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrovich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Petrovich lands a left hand.
#T1#
Petrovich looking to throw knees to the head but Griffin is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrovich. #CUT2#
It looks like Caleb Griffin has been cut.
Petrovich scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Petrovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin lands with a nice body punch.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
Petrovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrovich.#T2#
Petrovich tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Petrovich is quick to defend against it.
Petrovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovich manages to avoid it.
Petrovich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Petrovich closes the distance and clinches.
Petrovich blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Petrovich breaks from the clinch.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Petrovich moves out of range. #T3#
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovich manages to avoid it.
Petrovich darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrovich's guard.#ES2#
Petrovich scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Petrovich clinches.
Petrovich crunches a lovely knee into Griffin's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Petrovich.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC2#
Petrovich breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Petrovich drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
#BC2#
Petrovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Petrovich.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Petrovich with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Petrovich breaks the clinch.
Petrovich is looking to slow Griffin down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Petrovich.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tin Petrovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb Griffin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Petrovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrovich tries to clinch up.
Petrovich closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Griffin! Petrovich dives in looking to finish! Griffin is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tin Petrovich!
After winning the bout, Tin Petrovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Viktor looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Viktor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Viktor tries to get set, Griffin tries to push him back and clinch up but Viktor manages to avoid the attempt.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kocsi Viktor.
Viktor doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Griffin is looking for a counter combo.
Viktor tries to clinch up.
Griffin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Viktor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Viktor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Viktor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin working aggressively here.
#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viktor tries to land a front kick but Griffin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viktor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viktor shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Caleb Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Viktor.
Viktor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viktor tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Viktor shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Griffin is looking to counter the offense by Viktor and move into the clinch.
Viktor looks winded!
Good work by Viktor as he checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viktor.
Viktor fails with the takedown#CL#
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viktor tries to pull guard but Griffin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viktor wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffin won't allow it.
#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Viktor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Griffin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Viktor dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Viktor's head and hops out.
Viktor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viktor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kocsi Viktor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viktor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Viktor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Viktor circles away quickly and effectively.
Viktor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Griffin forces Viktor back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Griffin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin has Viktor pressed against the cage, preventing Viktor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viktor backwards. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viktor misses with a hook
#CL#
and Griffin counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Viktor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Griffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Viktor wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Viktor. Viktor gets slowly back to his feet.
Caleb Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Viktor misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Viktor will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Viktor instigates a clinch.
Viktor is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Viktor looking for a takedown.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kocsi Viktor.
Viktor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Viktor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Viktor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viktor is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Viktor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viktor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Caleb Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viktor misses with a takedown #CL#
and Griffin moves into the clinch.
Viktor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Viktor misses with a takedown #CL#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Griffin is trying to drag Viktor to the mat but Viktor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viktor pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viktor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffin smiles and moves away.
Viktor has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Viktor is trying to pull guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viktor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caleb Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Viktor is controlling him.#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Griffin forces Viktor back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Viktor has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Griffin clinches up with Viktor and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Griffin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Viktor regains guard immediately.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin tries to stand but Viktor is controlling from the bottom.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin stands up over Viktor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Viktor won't let him.
Griffin stands up over Viktor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin is in close to Viktor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viktor looking to control.
Griffin postures up in Viktor's guard and throws a big left but Viktor blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viktor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin works over Viktor with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Griffin dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Viktor misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Viktor tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Griffin is putting a hurting on Viktor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin lands a few punches from side control.
Griffin landing strikes.
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Viktor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Viktor to see if he's OK.
Griffin lands an elbow. #T1#
Viktor taking a bit of punishment here - Griffin scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin lands a nice forearm strike.
Viktor is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin working away.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Viktor is looking to reverse the position.
Caleb Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin lands a nice forearm strike.
Viktor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Viktor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Griffin working the body and head with strikes.
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Viktor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Viktor wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viktor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Griffin is controlling him well.
Viktor struggling a bit here.
Viktor taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Viktor is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin is putting a hurting on Viktor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Viktor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Griffin landing a few strikes.
Griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Viktor wants to get back to his feet but Griffin drags him back down.
Viktor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktor can do to turn this around?
Viktor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viktor is still trying to improve position.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Viktor down.
Griffin lands an elbow. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Viktor get back to his feet.
Griffin connects with a body shot that sends Viktor's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Viktor has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Griffin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Viktor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Griffin is on him like a limpet, forcing Viktor back against 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!
Viktor is trying to pull guard but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viktor backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Viktor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kocsi Viktor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caleb Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viktor 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 looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nielsen avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Nielsen throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Griffin gets caught napping as Nielsen dives in and scores a takedown. Griffin manages to retain guard.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nielsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nielsen has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Griffin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Nielsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but instead Nielsen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Griffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Griffin.
Nielsen controlling the position.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Nielsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nielsen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working. #T3#
Nielsen working the body and head with strikes.
Nielsen with the ground and pound but Griffin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Nielsen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Nielsen with the ground and pound but Griffin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nielsen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nielsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Griffin dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Nielsen has wrist control.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Griffin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Nielsen blocks nicely.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nielsen with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Nielsen fails to pull guard.
Nielsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Nielsen.
Nielsen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Nielsen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brian Nielsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin jabs Nielsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Nielsen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nielsen shoots and misses #CL#
and Griffin counters by clinching up. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nielsen dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Nielsen's head and hops out.
Griffin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Nielsen avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Nielsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Nielsen defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Nielsen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
Nielsen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nielsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nielsen!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
Griffin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nielsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3##SUB#
Griffin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nielsen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nielsen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin working the head with strikes. #SU#
Griffin stands up and beckons Nielsen to his feet. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nielsen misses with a low kick.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nielsen.#T4##CL2#
Nielsen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nielsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Nielsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Caleb Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Nielsen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griffin defends it well.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Nielsen moves out of range.
Griffin sets himself, and Nielsen steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffin avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nielsen is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Nielsen blocks a jab.
Nielsen tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin feinted with a counter takedown.
Nielsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nielsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Nielsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nielsen.#T1#
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Caleb Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nielsen throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Caleb Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nielsen goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Nielsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nielsen slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Nielsen moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nielsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nielsen gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nielsen tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nielsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nielsen moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Nielsen shoots and misses #CL#
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Nielsen tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Brian Nielsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caleb Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielsen tries to stall but Griffin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Griffin!
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