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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Warrior looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Griffith!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior throws an elbow but Griffith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griffith really is a fat lump.
Griffith tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Griffith is trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warrior throws a strike aimed at the side of Griffith's head but Griffith avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior controlling the position.
Warrior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Griffith!#T1#
Warrior takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Warrior throws some wild stikes that Griffith manages to avoid easily.
Warrior looking to finish with strikes here!
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffith blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Warrior misses with a head shot.#SU2#
Warrior stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Warrior clinches.
Griffith is trying to break the clinch but Warrior is controlling him.#TD2#
Warrior wants the takedown. Griffith is fighting it off but Warrior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Griffith's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Warrior gets to his feet. Griffith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Warrior feints and as Griffith raises his hands in defense, Warrior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warrior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Griffith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Warrior has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Warrior in particular looking to stall.
Warrior missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warrior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Griffith tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Well, if Warrior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Warrior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Griffith with the active half guard here but Warrior passes nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shadow Warrior dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Warrior has closed the distance and engaged Griffith in a clinch.
Griffith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warrior stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Warrior .
Warrior receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#TD2#
Warrior has hold of one of Griffith's legs. Griffith is fighting the takedown attempt but Warrior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Warrior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warrior throwing strikes but missing.
Griffith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Warrior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warrior has managed to get both his arms back between Griffith's legs - danger averted.#T1##SU2#
Warrior gets to his feet - Griffith follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Warrior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griffith to the mat! Griffith manages to get full guard.
Griffith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffith can't keep his opponent in guard - Warrior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warrior with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Warrior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warrior tries to pass to full mount but Griffith defends it. #SU2#
Warrior decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Warrior has closed the distance and engaged Griffith in a clinch.
Warrior stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Warrior manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Warrior throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffith, pushing him back against the cage.
Warrior holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Warrior has picked Griffith up - he's going for a ride! Warrior dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Warrior thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffith's head.
Warrior with the ground and pound but Griffith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Griffith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Warrior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warrior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Warrior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4##SUB2#
Warrior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Griffith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Griffith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Warrior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffith preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shadow Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Warrior drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffith is looking to stand back up but Warrior counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Griffith. #REVR#
Griffith wants to stand back up but Warrior manages to pass into side control.
#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Warrior tries to score with some ground and pound. Griffith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior tries to score with some ground and pound. Griffith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
The ground and pound from Warrior seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Griffith defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Warrior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warrior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Warrior wants to control but Griffith is keeping him busy.
Griffith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Warrior . #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warrior controlling the position from side mount.
Warrior tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Griffith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Griffith's face as Warrior controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warrior has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Warrior sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Warrior working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warrior misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Griffith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warrior on the ground.#SUB2#
Warrior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Griffith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Warrior tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior unloads with some shots from mount but Griffith bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shadow Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warrior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shadow Warrior !
A victorious Shadow Warrior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Maldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffith. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffith closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Griffith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maldini's half guard.
Maldini is looking to get back to is feet but Griffith passes into side control.
#T1##SUB#
Griffith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffith's guard! Nice work there by Maldini!
Griffith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maldini's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Griffith 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.
Griffith throwing strikes from guard but Maldini blocks nicely. #T2#
Griffith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffith is breathing heavily.#T3#
Griffith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Griffith stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Griffith pushes Maldini up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch.
Griffith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griffith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffith somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffith.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Griffith shoots in looking for a takedown. Maldini tries to sprawl out of it but Griffith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maldini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Maldini will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Griffith shoots in and drives through. Maldini sprawls well.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Maldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jamaal Griffith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Griffith shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffith darts in looking for a takedown but Maldini gets double underhooks and turns Griffith into the cage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maldini defends well and Griffith ends up having to push Maldini into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maldini pinned against the cage. Maldini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Maldini. No joy for Griffith on that attempt.
Maldini stuffs the takedown.
Griffith looks for a takedown but Maldini sprawls well.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Griffith closes the distance and clinches up with Maldini, looking for a takedown. Griffith pushes Maldini against the cage but Maldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Maldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffith moves to clinch but Maldini breaks away
and Maldini counters with a two punch combo.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maldini sprawls well. Maldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Maldini as Griffith shoots in.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Griffith dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Enzo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffith goes for a double leg but Maldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maldini continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffith tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Griffith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Griffith tries for a takedown but Maldini circles away easily
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maldini but Maldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Griffith backs off Maldini throws a huge counter combo but Griffith manages to avoid it all.
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in but Maldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maldini throws a counter combo.#T2#
Griffith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griffith shoots in looking for a takedown but Maldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Griffith dives in for a single leg takedown but Maldini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffith shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Maldini's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a one-two to the body.
Griffith shoots in for a double leg but Maldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maldini unleashes a big counter combination but Griffith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Griffith is rocked!#T4#
Griffith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Griffith off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Maldini follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Griffith was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Enzo Maldini!
Enzo Maldini 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: Dec 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffith.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffith blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Cruz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffith is trying to defend but Cruz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU2#
Cruz stands up from half guard. #CL2#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Griffith pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffith is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Griffith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffith postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz is trying to keep Griffith in close.
Griffith wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cruz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Griffith!
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Griffith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cruz blocks Griffith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Griffith throws a strike from the bottom but Cruz uses the opportunity to take his back.
Good control from Cruz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith is trying to remain composed but Cruz is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Cruz struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cruz has the hooks in. Griffith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz looking for the choke but no joy.
Cruz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Griffith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cruz gets his way!
Cruz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz biding his time, controlling Griffith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffith tries to clinch up but Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Cruz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGriffith.#TD2#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griffith was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Griffith has his feet on Cruz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Griffith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cruz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!#BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffith fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Griffith tries to clinch up.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffith enables Cruz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Griffith.
Cruz passes to full mount!
Griffith is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Cruz controlling from the full mount.
Griffith flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cruz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Griffith is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Cruz looking to land elbow strikes but Griffith uses the position to regain half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Griffith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Cruz decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffith's guard.#ES#
Griffith uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Griffith gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Cruz 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#
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffith fails to land the takedown.
Griffith shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cruz forces Griffith back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Griffith manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a head kick but Griffith moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Cruz decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Griffith jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cruz has Griffith pressed against the cage.
Cruz is trying to break free.
Griffith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Cruz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cruz taking a breather.
Cruz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Griffith.
Griffith wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Cruz has clasped his hands together around Griffith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Griffith bucks up and tries to throw Cruz off but instead Cruz has got his back!#SUB2#
Cruz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Griffith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Griffith is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cruz gets his way!
#T3##SUB2#
Cruz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Griffith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cruz is trying to control but Griffith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Griffith throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Cruz works his way to his opponent's back.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Griffith showing good submission defense here.
Griffith wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cruz controlling the positon.
Griffith has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cruz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cruz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Baracus misses #TD#
and Griffith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffith.
Griffith stopping the sweep attempt from Baracus.
Griffith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baracus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffith. #SU#
Griffith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Griffith dives in and scores a takedown into Baracus's guard.#SUB2#
Griffith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Griffith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Griffith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baracus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griffith prevents Baracus from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baracus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baracus wants to counter the offense by Griffith and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Baracus feints and as Griffith raises his hands in defense, Baracus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2##SUB#
Griffith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baracus working some strikes from top position.
Baracus throws a big elbow that misses.
Baracus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baracus wants to get up but he can't break Griffith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baracus stays in close to Griffith's body and controls the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Baracus works over Griffith with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Baracus from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Griffith has his foot on Baracus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baracus works his way back into a safe position though.
Baracus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baracus trying to control but Griffith is working from the bottom.
Griffith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baracus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baracus throws a head kick that misses.
Baracus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jamaal Griffith has been cut.
Griffith shoots in and drives through. Baracus sprawls well.#CL2#
Baracus instigates a clinch.
Griffith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Baracus pulls guard effortlessly.
Baracus is trying to keep Griffith in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Griffith drops back looking for a leg! Baracus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baracus manages to kick Griffith off! Griffith jumps back into Baracus's guard.
Baracus trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BA Baracus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamaal Griffith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Griffith tries to clinch there but Baracus circles away.
Baracus throws a sloppy head kick and Griffith moves out of range easily.
Griffith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baracus swivels and escapes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffith enables Baracus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Griffith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown but Baracus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffith fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Baracus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griffith! Baracus lets Griffith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Griffith is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Griffith misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Baracus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baracus.
Oh Griffith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Baracus manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Baracus gets a big slam - oh, Griffith is out! Griffith is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). BA Baracus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Griffith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Griffith controls the position.
Ilgowski wants to control but Griffith postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Griffith trying to control the action but Ilgowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Griffith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Griffith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ilgowski to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Ilgowski dives in and scores a takedown into Griffith's guard.#SUB#
Griffith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilgowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ilgowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Ilgowski from controlling successfully.
Ilgowski won't allow Griffith to get back to his feet.
Ilgowski is looking to stand up but Griffith won't let him.
Griffith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ilgowski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ilgowski throws an elbow that misses. Griffith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ilgowski's guard. Nice move by Griffith!#REVR#
Ilgowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ilgowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ilgowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffith stays in close to Ilgowski's body and controls the position.
Ilgowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Griffith content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ilgowski pinned against the cage. Ilgowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffith darts in looking for a takedown but Ilgowski gets double underhooks and turns Griffith into the cage. #TD2#
Ilgowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griffith was covering up waiting for the punch and Ilgowski finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ilgowski is aware though and is defending well.
Griffith is breathing heavily.#T4#
Ilgowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffith is keeping the position for now.
Ilgowski lands a couple of elbows.
Ilgowski landing with the ground and pound.
Griffith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ilgowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffith's head.
Ilgowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ilgowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartlomiej Ilgowski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ilgowski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ilgowski looks to land a combination. Griffith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Jamaal Griffith has been cut.#TD2#
Griffith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ilgowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Griffith is looking for a triangle but Ilgowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ilgowski content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ilgowski stands and steps away. Griffith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##TD2#
Ilgowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Griffith's guard.
Griffith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ilgowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Ilgowski stands up and waves to Griffith to follow him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ilgowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ilgowski just content to control the position.
Ilgowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ilgowski wants to control for a moment but Griffith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ilgowski is keen to just control but Griffith is a slippery customer.
Ilgowski winds up and cracks Griffith with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Griffith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3##SU2#
Ilgowski decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Ilgowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Ilgowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ilgowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Griffith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Griffith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffith is working hard here to advance position.
Bartlomiej Ilgowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffith tries to escape but Ilgowski is in control. #T4#
Ilgowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griffith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ilgowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ilgowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Ilgowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartlomiej Ilgowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamaal Griffith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Griffith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ilgowski swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ilgowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Griffith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ilgowski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ilgowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ilgowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilgowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilgowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Griffith keeping full guard, as Ilgowski tries to pass.
Ilgowski postures up in Griffith's guard and throws a big left but Griffith blocks it.
Ilgowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Griffith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice cross by Ilgowski.#TD2#
Ilgowski gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Griffith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bartlomiej Ilgowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Griffith goes for a double leg but Ilgowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilgowski continues to drive forward.
Griffith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ilgowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ilgowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ilgowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ilgowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffith tries to buck Ilgowski off but Ilgowski is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Ilgowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffith is defending well. #ES#
Griffith sneaks out the side door and pushes Ilgowski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Ilgowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffith's guard.
Griffith throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Griffith throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ilgowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ilgowski looking to sit in guard and control but Griffith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ilgowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ilgowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ilgowski managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamaal Griffith.
Well Ilgowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bartlomiej Ilgowski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Flash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flash lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Flash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Griffith, up you get!
Griffith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Griffith gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Flash tightens his grip and picks Griffith up, before dumping him to the ground. Griffith manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffith wants to hit a switch here but Flash passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Griffith there!
Flash working Griffith over with strikes here. #T1#
Flash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flash raining down shots from the mount!
Flash controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Flash postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Griffith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Flash around the waist but Flash pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Flash is the winner by TKO! Flash jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Flash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffith goes for a double leg but Brockhurst avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brockhurst continues to drive forward.
Brockhurst looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Brockhurst moves into the clinch.#BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Griffith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brockhurst sprawls well initially but Griffith persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Brockhurst has one foot on Griffith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Griffith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brockhurst circles away.
Griffith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brockhurst is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brockhurst instigates a clinch.
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!
Brockhurst keeps control of Griffith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffith wants a takedown but no success here.
Griffith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffith taking a breather.#BC#
Griffith manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Brockhurst misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffith is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Griffith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Griffith jumps guard but Brockhurst turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Griffith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Brockhurst clinches up against the cage.
Griffith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Griffith is trying to trip Brockhurst. He has hold of a leg but Brockhurst is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Griffith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Griffith sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Griffith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brockhurst is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Griffith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brockhurst, up you get! #CL2#
Brockhurst fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffith, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Brockhurst is trying to trip Griffith. He has hold of a leg but Griffith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brockhurst persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Griffith looking for a guillotine here but Brockhurst defends easily.
Brockhurst throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Brockhurst is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brockhurst trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Griffith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brockhurst is proving hard to escape from.
Brockhurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffith 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.
Griffith looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffith chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Griffith drops back looking for a leg! Brockhurst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brockhurst manages to kick Griffith off! Griffith jumps back into Brockhurst's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockhurst is trying to control the position but Griffith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaun Brockhurst will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Griffith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brockhurst avoids it really well and circles away.
Brockhurst has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griffith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griffith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brockhurst circles away.#CL2#
Brockhurst instigates a clinch.
Brockhurst is trying to push Griffith away but Griffith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brockhurst is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Brockhurst has hold of one of Griffith's legs. Griffith is fighting the takedown attempt but Brockhurst gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockhurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brockhurst is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Griffith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Griffith has his foot on Brockhurst's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brockhurst works his way back into a safe position though.
Brockhurst takes a decent strike to the side of the head. #T1#
Griffith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brockhurst is one step ahead there.
Brockhurst wants to pass the guard but Griffith is keeping the position.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Brockhurst from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Griffith looking for a guillotine here but Brockhurst defends easily.
Brockhurst won't allow Griffith to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brockhurst is stalling in the full guard.
Brockhurst wants to control from the top but Griffith keeps moving. #SUB#
Griffith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brockhurst can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brockhurst wants to stand but Griffith is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffith wants to stand but Brockhurst is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Brockhurst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaal Griffith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Griffith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Brockhurst pushes Griffith off and gets back to his feet.
Griffith shoots and misses
and Brockhurst counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Brockhurst moves into the clinch.
Griffith tries to circle away but Brockhurst has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Brockhurst breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Griffith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brockhurst sprawls well. Brockhurst wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffith gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Griffith closes the distance and clinches.
Brockhurst trying to stall but Griffith improves his position.
#BC#
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffith has a takedown stuffed.
Brockhurst misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Brockhurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffith fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Brockhurst rushes Griffith and presses him up against the cage.
Brockhurst wants to break free but Griffith has control.
#TD#
Griffith jumps guard.
Brockhurst slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffith doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Griffith striking off his back but it's not causing Brockhurst any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brockhurst. #T1##SUB#
Griffith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Griffith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brockhurst is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brockhurst drops back looking for a leg! Griffith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffith manages to kick Brockhurst off! Brockhurst jumps back into Griffith's guard. #SUB#
Griffith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brockhurst stands up over Griffith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Griffith looking for a guillotine here but Brockhurst defends easily.
#SUB#
Griffith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brockhurst passes into side control.
Griffith tries to bench press Brockhurst off him but Brockhurst keeps the position.
Brockhurst lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griffith tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Griffith misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3#
The referee asks Brockhurst politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brockhurst prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Brockhurst tries for a kimura but Griffith is defending well.
Griffith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brockhurst wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Griffith sneaks back into half guard.
Shaun Brockhurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brockhurst passes the guard and advances to mount!
Griffith tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Griffith is squirming around, avoiding Brockhurst's attempts to control the action.
Brockhurst has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffith's face.
Brockhurst content just to control the position here.
Brockhurst looking to ground and pound but Griffith is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brockhurst with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brockhurst working Griffith over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Brockhurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brockhurst has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Brockhurst!
An out of breath Shaun Brockhurst thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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