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Event:
KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hammerstein looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Hammerstein knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Hammerstein shoots in and bounces Griffiths off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Griffiths's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffiths is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffiths knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammerstein on the ground.
Hammerstein tries to pass to full mount but Griffiths defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein is taking a breather. Griffiths 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.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffiths defends it well. #T1#
Hammerstein trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Griffiths still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Griffiths has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hammerstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Hammerstein is looking for a sweep. Griffiths is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammerstein trying to control here.
Hammerstein tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
Hammerstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hammerstein.
Hammerstein trying to keep a closed guard but Griffiths is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Hammerstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffiths puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hammerstein wants to improve his position but Griffiths is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammerstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.
Hammerstein is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Griffiths postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hammerstein to stand up.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Hammerstein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Hammerstein.
Hammerstein throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.#TD2#
Hammerstein drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffiths has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hammerstein off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Griffiths looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hammerstein misses with a hook.#TD2#
Hammerstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Griffiths!
Griffiths is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Hammerstein working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffiths is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kian Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Hammerstein gets a double leg takedown into Griffiths's guard.
Hammerstein is pushing down on Griffiths's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffiths is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerstein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffiths won't allow Hammerstein to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hammerstein seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hammerstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammerstein throws a strike but Griffiths avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hammerstein has gone for a leg lock! Griffiths slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hammerstein's guard.#REVR#
Hammerstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffiths manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hammerstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerstein advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hammerstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammerstein passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hammerstein controlling the position easily from mount.
Hammerstein forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Hammerstein looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Griffiths taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Jerry Hammerstein 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:
KOP 390 02
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Griffiths rushes Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffiths won't allow it.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Griffiths keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Griffiths has him pinned against the cage.
Griffiths lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Griffiths keeps him there for the moment.
Griffiths with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez is trying to push Griffiths away but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez avoiding damage as Griffiths throws knees to the body.
Griffiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffiths prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Griffiths pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Griffiths throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a left hand.
Griffiths pushes off an throws an elbow but Alvarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alvarez working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Griffiths is controlling him.
Griffiths stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alvarez avoids the elbow strike from Griffiths, against the cage.
Griffiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike.
Griffiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Griffiths.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths lands a right hand. #T2#
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffiths has Alvarez pressed against the cage, preventing Alvarez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez tries to circle away but Griffiths has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Griffiths.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Griffiths is controlling the position.
Griffiths misses with a knee to the head.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffiths won't allow it.
Griffiths looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Griffiths.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Griffiths has the dominant position.
Griffiths landing knees to the body.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Alvarez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths looking to throw knees to the head but Alvarez is blocking nicely.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Griffiths is controlling the position.
Griffiths trying to land knees to the body.
Griffiths using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alvarez is trying to push Griffiths away but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Griffiths tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffiths lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffiths using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alvarez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alvarez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvarez is trying to push Griffiths away but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez is trying to break free.#T4#
Griffiths missing with knees to the body.
Griffiths tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Griffiths pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Griffiths has the dominant position.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Griffiths obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alvarez being controlled against the cage.
Griffiths looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez dodges an elbow strike from Griffiths.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffiths won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Griffiths dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Griffiths keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths slips a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffiths has double underhooks.
Griffiths throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffiths displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
Kian Griffiths has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Alvarez blocks an elbow strike from Griffiths.
Griffiths putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alvarez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Griffiths has the dominant position.
Griffiths is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Griffiths throws an elbow but misses.
Griffiths lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alvarez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Griffiths.
Alvarez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griffiths lands a damaging elbow.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffiths won't allow it.
Griffiths scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez is trying to break the clinch but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Griffiths.
Alvarez wants to break free but Griffiths has control.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffiths has double underhooks.
Griffiths unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Griffiths pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffiths keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarez's efforts to push away.
Griffiths using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Griffiths pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths. #T3#
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Griffiths won't allow it.
Griffiths prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffiths lands a shot to the body.
Griffiths landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Griffiths lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Griffiths keeps control of Alvarez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Griffiths has the dominant position.
Griffiths scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Griffiths.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Griffiths connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alvarez's face.
#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Griffiths has double underhooks.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffiths finish him?
A short uppercut from Griffiths.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffiths just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alvarez's brow.
Griffiths digs a right hand underneath Alvarez's ribcage. Alvarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Griffiths lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Alvarez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Griffiths is unloading with more strikes now! Alvarez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kian Griffiths!
A pretty intense looking Kian Griffiths took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
KOP New Season
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Vavau ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vavau.
It looked like Vavau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vavau slips a straight right by Griffiths.
A little feinted left hand from Vavau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Vavau ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a nice body kick.
Griffiths cracks Vavau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffiths with the inside leg kick.
Kian Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Vavau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vavau ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
A little feinted left hand from Vavau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vavau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Vavau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vavau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Vavau is rocked!
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vavau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Vavau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffiths feints a jab promting Vavau to slip. Griffiths then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vavau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Griffiths lands.
Vavau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vavau gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Griffiths gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vavau is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kian Griffiths! |
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