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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Elastinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Elastinen trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Elastinen's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Elastinen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elastinen pulls his head out easily.
Elastinen with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Elastinen is proving a slippery customer.
Williams pulls Elastinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Elastinen from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Elastinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elastinen has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Elastinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Elastinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elastinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.#T3#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Elastinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elastinen to the mat! Elastinen manages to get full guard.
Elastinen trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Elastinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Elastinen pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Williams is trying to control but Elastinen passes into side control!
#SUB#
Elastinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Elastinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Elastinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elastinen off to one side.
Elastinen leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Elastinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Elastinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Elastinen uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Elastinen prevents Williams from improving his position.
Elastinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elastinen is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Elastinen.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Elastinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard. #T3#
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elastinen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Elastinen shows good takedown defense.
Erkki Elastinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Elastinen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Elastinen counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Elastinen trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Erkki Elastinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elastinen defends well.#SUB2#
Elastinen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Williams to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elastinen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Williams pulls down on the head and he's put Elastinen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Williams!
Rory Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Infinity: Bad Blood
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Sauve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Sauve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Sauve throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sauve sprawls well. Sauve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams tries for a takedown but Sauve circles away easily
and Sauve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kyle Sauve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Sauve slips under a jab.
It looked like Sauve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauve digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Sauve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Jab by Sauve.#CL#
Sauve moves into the clinch.
Sauve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Sauve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sauve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sauve dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Sauve lands a high kick!
Sauve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Sauve.#CL#
Sauve clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Sauve on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sauve misses with the head strike.
Sauve scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head. #BC#
Sauve manages to break the clinch.
Kyle Sauve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Williams scores with a takedown into Sauve's guard.#ES#
Sauve kicks Williams off and gets to his feet.
Sauve lands a jab.#CL#
Sauve has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sauve.
Sauve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Sauve stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Sauve lands with a short shot to the head.
Sauve working aggressively here.
Sauve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sauve lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sauve.
Sauve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Sauve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams blocking some punches.
Sauve lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #T4#
Sauve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Sauve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauve cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Jab by Sauve.
Sauve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Sauve has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Sauve finish him?#BC#
Sauve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sauve drops Williams with a huge uppercut! Williams drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Sauve is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Sauve!
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Event:
Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Rodrigo lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Rodrigo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Rodrigo's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigo counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodrigo wants to get back to his feet but Williams passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigo has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
Rodrigo is not content to let Williams control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams is taking a breather. Rodrigo 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.#T3#
Rodrigo is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Rodrigo won't allow it.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
Rodrigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams prevents Rodrigo from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigo didn't expect that.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rodrigo scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Rodrigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigo lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigo sprawls well. Rodrigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigo defends it well.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigo throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Rodrigo is a slippery customer.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodrigo is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Rodrigo wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Rodrigo is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Williams is thwarting Rodrigo's attempts to control the position.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigo is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo Rodrigo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigo lands with a right hand.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.#T3#
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Rodrigo sprawls well.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigo lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Rodrigo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle, before Rodrigo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Williams's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rodrigo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pablo Rodrigo!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Rodrigo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
USFC 115
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jawo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Jawo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams throws out a counter right but Jawo avoids it with no problem.
Williams throws a hook but Jawo avoids it easily.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Jawo sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jawo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Jawo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Jawo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Jawo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Jawo has control of the leg. #T1#
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jawo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jawo has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Jawo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jawo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jawo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jawo has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Jawo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jawo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams passes Jawo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jawo is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Jawo tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Jawo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams cracks Jawo with a solid left hand.#T3#
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jawo working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Jawo is looking to get back to full guard here but Williams has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jawo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Jawo! #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jawo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Jawo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jawo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jawo wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is trying to control the position but Jawo postures up. #SUB#
Jawo has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jawo's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jawo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Williams stacks Jawo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Williams!
Williams is working Jawo over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jawo is looking for a sweep.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Jawo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jawo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior Jawo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jawo dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jawo's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jawo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Williams has picked Jawo up and slammed him! Jawo can't keep hold of the triangle and Williams manages to pass to side control!
Williams working away.
Jawo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jawo is looking to get to half guard.
Jawo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Rory Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Williams has got one arm under Jawo's chin. This could be trouble... Jawo trying to control the other hand but Williams gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jawo has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rory Williams!
After the big win, Rory Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
USFC 108
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Griffin misses #TD2#
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams stops Griffin from standing up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Griffin defends. #T1#
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Griffin is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Williams stalls from top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin is pushing Williams's head away, looking to escape. Williams manages to hold on to the position though.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Griffin defends. #ES#
Griffin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Griffin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.#T4#
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griffin defends well and Williams ends up having to push Griffin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Griffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Griffin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Griffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Chris Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Griffin throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Chris Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Griffin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams blocks a head kick by Griffin.
#T2#
Griffin misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Rory Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griffin to the ground. Williams is now in Griffin's guard.
Williams won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Griffin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVR#
Griffin is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him. #SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Griffin stands up from Williams's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin throws a body kick that misses.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Griffin cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Williams stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position.
Williams advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Griffin!
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Griffin is trying to stand.#T3#
Williams content just to control the position here.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Griffin is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams won't let Griffin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rory Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
#T4##SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Griffin is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin is not content to let Williams control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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