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Event:
UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Belmiro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmiro misses the target.
Belmiro lands with a right hand.
Belmiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGriff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGriff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGriff lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Belmiro shoots in and bounces McGriff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belmiro lands a couple of digs.
McGriff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Belmiro throws an elbow that misses. McGriff uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Belmiro's guard. Nice move by McGriff!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Belmiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Belmiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGriff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Belmiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGriff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belmiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGriff 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. #SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Belmiro working for a triangle but McGriff defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Belmiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGriff is defending well. Belmiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGriff has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Belmiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lian Belmiro! |
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Event:
UCF 9: Fontolan v Berishvili
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
McGriff misses with a body shot.
Nimi loads up on a big right hand but McGriff slips the punch.
Nimi feints and then cracks McGriff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGriff down.
Nimi misses with a looping left.
Nimi lands a jab to the head.
Nimi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGriff thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Nimi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nimi blocks a jab.
Nimi scores with a decent looking hook.
McGriff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nimi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGriff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimi was well out of range. Poor timing from McGriff.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nimi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nimi cracks McGriff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGriff throws a solid leg kick but Nimi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGriff.
McGriff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nimi misses with a low kick.
#T1#
McGriff pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nimi is out of range and McGriff settles back down.
Nimi tries a quick counter leg kick but McGriff is wise to it.
Nimi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nimi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGriff.
McGriff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nimi at a distance.
Nimi slips under a jab from McGriff.
Nimi connects with a leg kick.
We've been told by McGriff's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGriff takes a swing at Nimi's ribcage but misses.
McGriff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimi.
McGriff throws a jab when Nimi was well out of range.
Nimi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nimi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGriff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGriff. McGriff obviously looking to wear him down.
Nimi tries to land a leg kick but McGriff saw it coming and moves away.
Nimi throws a right hand that McGriff ducks under and follows up with a left that McGriff also avoids with ease.
Nimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Nice shot by McGriff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGriff misses with a right hand
and Nimi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nimi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGriff moves out of range as Nimi strikes.
Nimi connects with a jab.
Joku Nimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimi blocks a jab.
Nimi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Nimi.
Nimi feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from McGriff, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nimi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nimi scores with a nice right hand.
McGriff misses with an uppercut. Nimi saw that one coming.
Nimi motions for McGriff to come forward. Nimi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nimi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGriff loads up on a big right hand but Nimi slips the punch.
Nimi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nimi clobbers McGriff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nimi misses with a double jab
and McGriff counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGriff moves away.
McGriff connects with a crisp jab.
McGriff throws a hook to the side of Nimi's head but Nimi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nimi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nimi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGriff throws a hook but Nimi blocks it.
McGriff lands a really nice looking cross but Nimi seems unphased.
McGriff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimi.
McGriff appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nimi.
McGriff moves out of range as Nimi strikes.
A jab from McGriff finds it's way through Nimi's defenses.
McGriff connects with a body shot that sends Nimi's belly button to the back.
McGriff misses with a straight left.
McGriff misses with a body kick.
McGriff is looking to land body kicks.
McGriff throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Nimi defending well as McGriff loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGriff blocks a low kick nicely.
McGriff lands a nice shot that snaps Nimi's head back.
McGriff throws a lazy right hand but Nimi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nimi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGriff has time to react.
McGriff just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGriff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimi.
Nimi takes one on the button.
McGriff needs to keep his hands up - Nimi had a free shot at his head there.
Nimi misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from McGriff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimi misses with a leg kick.
Nimi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGriff throws out the jab.
McGriff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGriff lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from McGriff misses.
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 Doofy McGriff will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGriff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nimi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice cross by Nimi.
Nimi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nimi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by McGriff as he checks the leg kick.
McGriff tries a head kick but it misses.
Nimi throws a combination. McGriff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGriff throws a head kick that misses.
Nimi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Nimi misses.
Nimi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGriff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGriff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nimi throws out the jab.
McGriff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nimi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nimi thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGriff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimi.#T1#
Nimi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGriff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGriff scores with a decent looking hook.
Nimi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGriff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from McGriff misses.
McGriff thuds his right hand into Nimi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joku Nimi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nimi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGriff missing with a left hand there. Nimi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nimi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGriffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nimi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGriff to score with a decent uppercut.
McGriff cracks a nice hook into Nimi's ribs.
McGriff throws a jab when Nimi was well out of range.
McGriff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGriff throws a head kick that misses.
McGriff throws a body shot but no joy.
Nimi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Nimi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nimi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nimi looks to land a body kick but McGriff moved away.
McGriff misses with a straight right.
McGriff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nimi is able to avoid easily.
Nimi throws a lazy right hand but McGriff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGriff was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nimi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGriff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nimi.
Nimi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nimi connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGriff. McGriff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nimi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nimi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nimi throws a head kick but McGriff moves out of range.
Nimi throws the left hand but McGriff avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Nimi.
Nimi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
McGriff throws a jab when Nimi was well out of range.
Nimi lands a leg kick that knocks McGriff off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from McGriff.
McGriff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nimi throws a series of punches but McGriff avoids them all with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGriff.
Nimi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGriff throws a jab when Nimi was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nimi moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from McGriff misses.
Nimi lands with an uppercut that bounces McGriff off the cage and back into range.
McGriff with a nice cross.
Nimi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGriff scoring well with a low kick there.
McGriff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nimi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nimi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGriff.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nimi throws a low kick but McGriff avoids it.
Nimi throws a big shot that misses.
McGriff lands a nice shot to the body.
Nimi misses with a leg kick
and McGriff counters with a right hand to the body.
McGriff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGriff staying out of range there.
Nimi misses with a jab to the body
and McGriff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimi thinking.
Nimi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGriff.
McGriff misses with a wild body shot.
McGriff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nimi's head backwards.
McGriff defending well as Nimi loads up on a big left hand.
McGriff connects with a body shot that sends Nimi's belly button to the back.
Nimi clobbers McGriff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGriff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nimi clobbers McGriff with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nimi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nimi just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joku Nimi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGriff ducks under a wild hook from Nimi.
Nimi moves out of range of the strikes.
McGriff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGriff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nimi.
A countering left hand to the body from Nimi misses.
Nimi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGriff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nimi misses with a hook.
McGriff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nimi throws out a loose jab but McGriff uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nimi tries a low kick but McGriff avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff looks to score with a jab to the body but Nimi is just out of range.
McGriff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGriff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Nimi catches McGriff right on the button with a cross.
Nimi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from McGriff misses the target.
Nimi scores with a head kick. McGriff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGriff throws out a loose jab but Nimi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Nimi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGriff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nimi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGriff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGriff moves out of range of the strikes.
McGriff misses with a straight left.
McGriff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Nimi misses.
Nimi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from McGriff misses.
Nimi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGriff throws a low kick but Nimi avoids it.
Nice jab there from Nimi.
Nimi throws a series of punches but McGriff avoids them all with ease.
McGriff is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nimi throws a head kick that McGriff semi-blocks.
Nimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nimi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGriff can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Nimi.
Nimi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGriff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nimi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nimi.
Nimi ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
A nice side step and Nimi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nimi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from McGriff.
Nimi misses with the combination.
Nimi takes one to the side of the head.
McGriff ducks under a wild hook from Nimi.
McGriff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
McGriff lands a jab to the nose.
Nimi moves out of range as McGriff strikes.
McGriff throws out a powerful jab.
McGriff lands a jab to the head.
Nimi walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Nimi misses its intended target.
McGriff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nimi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nimi ducks under a wild hook from McGriff.
Nimi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nimi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nimi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimi avoids the body shot from McGriff.
Nimi throws out a counter right but McGriff avoids it with no problem.
Nimi blocks a jab.
Nimi moves out of range as McGriff strikes.
McGriff throws the left hand but Nimi avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Nimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGriff moves away.
McGriff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nimi throws a leg kick
and McGriff counters with a low kick, right behind Nimi 's knee.
Nimi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGriff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nimi missing with a left hand there. McGriff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGriff throws a jab but it's blocked by Nimi.
McGriff throws a hook to the side of Nimi's head but Nimi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGriff throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGriff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGriff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nimi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nimi throws a looping overhand right but McGriff ducks down to avoid it.
McGriff throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGriff cracks Nimi with a good jab.
McGriff checks a leg kick nicely.
Nimi throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joku Nimi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nimi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joku Nimi!
A very excited looking Joku Nimi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 28
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
Andersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGriff finds it's way round the side to connect with Andersson's head.
Andersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGriff throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson misses with a hook
and McGriff counters with a nice uppercut.
McGriff throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGriff delivers a nice body kick.
McGriff scores with a nice strike.
McGriff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGriff to the ground. Andersson is now in McGriff's guard.
McGriff is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGriff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGriff is keeping the position for now.
McGriff tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
McGriff looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but McGriff is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGriff can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGriff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
McGriff missing with strikes from the back.
McGriff is not going to allow Andersson to sit and survive in this position.
Andersson tries to escape but McGriff has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
McGriff has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Andersson's body.
McGriff is hanging on to Andersson's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Andersson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McGriff's arms.
McGriff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andersson tries to roll but McGriff sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGriff connects with a solid leg kick.
McGriff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGriff.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Andersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGriff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there
and Andersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGriff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGriff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Andersson counters with a shoot takedown. McGriff fights it but they end up in guard.
McGriff keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #T1#
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but McGriff is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but McGriff keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGriff.
A low kick from McGriff is predictable there #TD#
and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff is pulling down on Andersson's head. It's preventing any offense from Andersson, at least for the moment.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGriff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Andersson controlling from the top position.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but McGriff moved out of range nicely.
McGriff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGriff throws a body punch but Andersson moves out of range.
A jab from Andersson misses.
McGriff throws a good cross that connects.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but McGriff uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGriff throws out a counter right but Andersson avoids it with no problem.
Doofy McGriff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson slips a jab from McGriff.
McGriff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGriff looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doofy McGriff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
McGriff looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
McGriff digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
McGriff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Andersson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGriff sprawls well initially but Andersson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGriff keeping control of the position.
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGriff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
McGriff slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGriff is concentrating on defense, preventing Andersson from advancing position.
McGriff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
McGriff wants to sweep but Andersson has passed to side control!
Andersson lands an elbow. #T2#
Andersson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McGriff!
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Andersson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
McGriff is in all sorts of trouble here.
Montrese Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Andersson.#T3#
McGriff tries to lock up and control but Andersson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Andersson trying to control but McGriff is having none of it.
Andersson punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGriff is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGriff is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
McGriff is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGriff felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB#
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGriff is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGriff and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGriff defending against the ground and pound.
McGriff is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but McGriff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGriff can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Montrese Andersson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
McGriff misses with a body shot.
Andersson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGriff takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
McGriff with a hook.
McGriff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andersson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGriff.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps McGriff's head back.
Andersson throws a hook to the side of McGriff's head but McGriff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGriff flicks out a counter leg kick but Andersson steps away.
McGriff misses with a looping left.
McGriff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGriff misses with a body kick.
McGriff throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson staying out of range there.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
McGriff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson blocks a head kick by McGriff.
Doofy McGriff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McGriff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGriff keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGriff is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
McGriff has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andersson has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Andersson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position. #T3#
Andersson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Andersson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McGriff down.
McGriff on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGriff is not content to let Andersson control the position.
McGriff tries to buck Andersson off but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson wants to control but McGriff is keeping him busy. #T4#
McGriff parries the strikes from Andersson easily there. Andersson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McGriff to escape.
#SUB#
Andersson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGriff rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by McGriff!
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead McGriff has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGriff in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Doofy McGriff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Andersson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGriff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montrese Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Andersson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGriff's half guard.
Andersson is trying to control the action in half guard but McGriff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGriff trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson working over McGriff with some ground and pound. McGriff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson trying to control the action but McGriff is working from the bottom.
McGriff wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGriff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
McGriff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Andersson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGriff is staying active underneath Andersson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGriff tries to hold on but Andersson postures up.
McGriff can't escape the position.
Andersson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Andersson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGriff has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet. #T3#
McGriff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGriff is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson trying to keep a closed guard but McGriff is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
McGriff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGriff has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andersson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Andersson looking for a guillotine here but McGriff defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andersson keeping full guard, as McGriff tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Montrese Andersson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGriff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doofy McGriff!
Doofy McGriff is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 23
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Grishov tries for a takedown but McGriff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grishov shoots in and drives through. McGriff sprawls well.
Grishov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGriff circles away.
McGriff tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grishov manages to circle out of the way.
Doofy McGriff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Grishov.
Grishov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGriff swivels and escapes.
A left and a right from McGriff both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Aleksandr Grishov has been cut.
Grishov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGriff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grishov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGriff wants it to stay on the feet.
McGriff lands with an uppercut that bounces Grishov off the cage and back into range.
McGriff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Grishov shoots in for a double leg but McGriff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGriff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grishov looks winded!#T1#
Grishov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGriff swivels and escapes.
McGriff is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for McGriff.#ROC#Grishov is rocked!
McGriff fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Grishov square on the jaw! Damn, Grishov is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doofy McGriff! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
McGriff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball shoots and misses
and McGriff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from McGriff misses #CL#
and Ball moves into the clinch.
McGriff leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from McGriff.
McGriff is working Ball over against the cage.
McGriff lands with a left to the head.
McGriff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGriff.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGriff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGriff has Ball pressed against the cage.
McGriff lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
McGriff gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGriff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGriff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGriff lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ball tries to pull guard but McGriff won't allow it.
McGriff lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGriff.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGriff has him pressed against the cage.
McGriff lands with a left to the head.
McGriff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGriff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Ball is rocked!
McGriff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGriff misses with some punches.
McGriff is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball seems to have got his legs back now.
Ball creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGriff lands with a right to the head.
McGriff creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ball's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ball drops to his knees and McGriff pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doofy McGriff! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Pope tries to work over McGriff's front leg with a kick but McGriff checks it.
McGriff misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope throws a hook but McGriff blocks it.
McGriff tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pope misses the shot to the body.
Pope misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGriff.
Pope keeps the fight on the outside.
Pope avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGriff.
McGriff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope looks to land a body kick but McGriff moved away.
Pope throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGriff tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.
Pope is looking to counter punch.
McGriff throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGriff.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGriff.
McGriff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but McGriff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eli Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doofy McGriff.
A leg kick checked by McGriff.#T1#
Pope takes a swing at McGriff's ribcage but misses.
Pope definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGriff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pope as he avoids it easily.
McGriff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pope throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGriff.
Pope throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#It looks like Doofy McGriff has been cut.
Pope moves out of range as McGriff throws a body kick.
Pope pushes McGriff away with a front kick.
Pope is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops McGriff like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving McGriff from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Pope!
A victorious Eli Pope thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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