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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lii stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Lii content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is controlling Lii's posture.#T1#
Lii passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lii wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Lii seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griffin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lii - the referee stops the clock and Griffin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lii. Griffin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#TD2#
Lii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Lii decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lii lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jet Lii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Lii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Lii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin trying to hold on to Lii's head to control him but Lii postures up.
Lii not doing much here.
Lii passes to full mount! #T4#
Lii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lii prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Griffin, under a barage of strikes from Lii.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Lii dominated that round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lii scores with a shot to the body.
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.#CL2#
Lii closes the distance and clinches.
Lii stalls.
Lii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lii has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Lii has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Lii gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to roll over but Lii keeps him under control.
Lii passes to side control.
Lii just content to control the position. #T1#
Griffin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Lii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lii seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Lii postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up. #CL2#
Lii moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.#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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griffin trying to stall but Lii improves his position.
Griffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Griffin looking to stall.
Lii should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#BC2#
Lii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lii pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lii pulls guard.
Lii has Griffin pulled in close to control his posture.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Jet Lii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Lii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Lii keeps moving.
Lii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lii striking off his back but it's not causing Griffin any problems.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lii works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Lii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Griffin is looking to control Lii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
Lii wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jet Lii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lii connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Lii scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lii content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Lii stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lii dives in and scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.#ES#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Lii is pressed up against the cage. Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lii down to the mat. Lii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lii throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!#TD2#
Lii dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Griffin has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jet Lii!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Lee taking a break here but Griffin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Griffin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Griffin gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is sitting in close to Griffin's body. Griffin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lee is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lee is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Griffin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mack Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Marchington shoots in and gets a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Marchington throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Marchington is trying to keep Griffin in close.
Marchington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marchington throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Marchington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Marchington wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marchington tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard. #T1#
Marchington keeps trying to improve his position.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Marchington from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Marchington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.#SUB2#
Marchington has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Marchington.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marchington dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Marchington wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marchington.
Marchington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Marchington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Griffin is proving hard to escape from.
Griffin has his hands on Marchington's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Griffin trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marchington tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffin checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marchington swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marchington misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Marchington moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.#BC2#
Marchington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Marchington gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Marchington pulls Griffin into guard.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marchington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marchington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin is in close to Marchington's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Marchington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Marchington dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marchington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Marchington bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marchington wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin wants to control but Marchington postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin stops Marchington from passing to mount.
Griffin tries to bench press Marchington off him but Marchington keeps the position. #T1##SU2#
Marchington stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet. #TD2#
Marchington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marchington lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Marchington is proving a slippery customer.
Marchington 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##SUB2#
Marchington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin postures up.
Marchington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marchington looking to control.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Marchington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Marchington looking for subs off his back but Griffin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marchington is breathing heavily.
Griffin throwing shots but Marchington is blocking nicely. #T3#
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Marchington trying to control from the bottom.
Marchington gets back to full guard.
Marchington wants to control but Griffin passes easily into half guard.
Marchington wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Marchington dodges it nicely.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marchington trying to control here.
Griffin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Marchington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffin with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Marchington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Marchington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin avoids the head kick by Marchington.
Griffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Marchington manages to get underhooks.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Marchington has double underhooks. #TD2#
Marchington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marchington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marchington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchington looking for a sweep. Not yet Marchington, not yet.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Griffin throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Marchington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marchington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Marchington trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Marchington controls the position.
Marchington wants to stand but Griffin has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marchington wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.#T3#
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marchington wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin pulls Marchington in close to his closed guard and prevents Marchington from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marchington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Marchington gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.
Marchington trying to move into half guard but instead Griffin has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin prevents Marchington from getting back to his feet.
Marchington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marchington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marchington has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin cracks Marchington with a solid left hand.
Mack Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristian Marchington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffin is in close to Marchington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristian Marchington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marchington 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristian Marchington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Colemadina shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colemadina is one step ahead there.
Griffin has a closed guard, preventing Colemadina from standing up.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin is trying to hold Colemadina in close to prevent damage but Colemadina has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colemadina keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Colemadina there.
Colemadina is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffin regains half guard.
Colemadina stalling.
Let's hope that Colemadina 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control.#T2#
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Colemadina advances position into side control!
Griffin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Colemadina tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colemadina on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Colemadina stalls from top position.#T3#
Griffin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Colemadina fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Colemadina connects with a bit shot that sees Griffin covering up! More strikes from Colemadina and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Colemadina is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Funky Colemadina!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Griffin scores with a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanma looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanma, not yet.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin postures up.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Hanma blocks nicely.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Hanma.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Griffin pulls Hanma in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Griffin continues to stall.#SUB#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin pulls Hanma in to control the position.
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.#SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Griffin has his hands on Hanma's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma 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##SUB2#
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanma controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Hanma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanma wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working 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.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hanma clinches.
Griffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Hanma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Griffin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mack Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Griffin working Hanma over with strikes.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanma's head.
Hanma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Hanma has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Griffin stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Hanma's brow.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Hanma's guard.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Griffin stands and steps away. Hanma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hanma to the mat! Hanma manages to get full guard.
Hanma is looking to stand back up but Griffin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hanma. #REVB#
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hanma's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffin goes for a double leg but Hanma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanma continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hanma.
Griffin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanma napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
#T1#
Griffin lands an elbow.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hanma down.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hanma down.
Griffin is working Hanma over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Griffin working the strikes but Hanma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hanma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Griffin is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hanma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin working over Hanma with some ground and pound. Hanma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin. #ES2#
Hanma pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Griffin stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Hanma has his hands on Griffin's head, controlling the position. #T4##SU#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanma, up you get! #TD#
Griffin feints and as Hanma raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma trying to control the position.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mack Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Griffin!
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