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Event:
PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judah looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Judah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Judah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Judah misses.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Judah!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Judah tries to clinch up.
Judah throws a head kick that Griffiths semi-blocks.
Judah misses with a hook
and Griffiths counters with a head kick. That will keep Judah thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Judah sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Judah scores with a leg kick.
Judah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Judah.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Judah saw it coming and moves away.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Judah is out of range.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Judah thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah avoids a kick to the body.
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Judah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Judah.
Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Judah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Judah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Judah blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Judah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Judah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and Judah counters with a good, hard body kick but Griffiths shrugs it off.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Judah.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffiths pinned against the cage. Griffiths gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Judah thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Judah misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judah.
Judah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Griffiths catches Judah right on the button with a cross.
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Judah.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Judah lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Judah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a head kick that Griffiths semi-blocks.
Griffiths with the inside leg kick.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Judah scores with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a series of strikes that have Judah backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Judah. Those never looked like landing.
Judah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Judah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judah is out of range.
Judah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Griffiths clobbers Judah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Judah jumps back.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Elijah Judah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffiths needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Judah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice straight punches there by Judah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Judah moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.#T1#
Judah lands a shoulder strike.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Judah has him pressed against the cage.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths tries to work over Judah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths leaning against his opponent.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Judah is working Griffiths over against the cage.
Judah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffiths smiles and moves away.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Judah lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts. #T2#
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griffiths ducks right into an uppercut from Judah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judah circles away quickly and effectively.
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griffiths finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Judah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Judah scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Judah checks it.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Judah gets a clinch. #T3##BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths motions for Judah to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths slips a jab from Judah.
Judah wants to slow Griffiths down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Judah swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
As Judah backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Judah keeps Griffiths at a distance using the push kick.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah lands a right hook to the body.
Judah bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Judah tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it. #T4#
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judah.
Judah throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Judah. Those never looked like landing.
Griffiths cracks Judah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Judah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Judah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Judah finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Judah closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elijah Judah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
That kick from Judah tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judah throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Judah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Judah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Judah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Judah moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Judah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Judah throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Judah dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Griffiths stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffiths wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Nice jab there from Griffiths. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
Judah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judah if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Griffiths walks into a jab.
Judah throws a nice looking combination but Griffiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffiths moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Judah.
Griffiths looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Griffiths lands a jab to Judah's midsection.
Judah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judah avoids a kick to the body.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Griffiths jabs at Judah's body.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Judah checks it well.
Elijah Judah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Judah defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Griffiths throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Judah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Judah.#T4#
Griffiths gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Judah blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Judah clinches up with Griffiths and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Judah has closed the distance and engaged Griffiths in a clinch.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Judah blocks an elbow strike from Griffiths.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Griffiths lands a body punch. #BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Judah shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Judah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judah 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Judah!
A very excited looking Elijah Judah 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:
PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bottura.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bottura as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths clobbers Bottura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Bottura saw that one coming.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura stalks Griffiths and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffiths's face. Griffiths staggers backwards, shaken.
Bottura scores with a one two! Griffiths had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Bottura moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
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!
Bottura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura walks into a left hand.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bottura lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bottura moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Bottura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura blocks a jab.
It looked like Bottura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffiths.
Bottura lands with a good body shot.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and Bottura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range. #T2##CL#
Bottura darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffiths just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffiths walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bottura misses with a double jab.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Griffiths lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
Bottura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bottura is looking for a counter combo.
Bottura tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Bottura backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bottura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Bottura moves out of range easily.
Griffiths lands a jab.
Bottura tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Bottura with a nice calf kick.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Griffiths breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffiths looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Bottura misses.
Bottura lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body 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!
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Bottura coming out on top.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bottura is looking to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch.
Bottura misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bottura is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bottura moves into the clinch.
Bottura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bottura lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Bottura misses with a body kick.
Bottura cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Griffiths moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bottura misses with a few strikes there.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
and Bottura counters with a right hand to the body.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bottura blocks the low kick.
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Bottura saw it coming and moves away.
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bottura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Bottura throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bottura is looking to wear down Griffiths with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it.
Bottura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura walks into a jab.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Bottura ducked under it nicely.
Bottura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura is looking to clinch.
Bottura looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.#T3#
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
Bottura misses with a two punch combination.
Griffiths defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bottura throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Bottura throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Bottura lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Bottura throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Bottura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bottura checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Bottura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bottura.
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!
Bottura misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick from Bottura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Bottura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Bottura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bottura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a left hand.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Griffiths forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
A short right from Griffiths.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bottura is keeping busy.
Griffiths gets through Bottura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Bottura pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffiths defends well.
Bottura controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself. #T1#
Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Griffiths is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Bottura looking for a guillotine here but Griffiths defends easily.
#SUB#
Griffiths avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bottura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffiths escapes and throws Bottura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Griffiths moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bottura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffiths wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bottura is trying to work for a sweep but Griffiths has mounted him!
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Bottura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffiths in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bottura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffiths slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard but Griffiths has passed into side control.
Griffiths working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Griffiths is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bottura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bottura gets back to half guard.
Griffiths passes into side control, despite Bottura's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura tries to control but Griffiths manages to take his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bottura 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
A victorious Caio Bottura 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:
PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Cassino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cassino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Cassino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Cassino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.#T1#
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassino moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffiths misses its target.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cassino's calf.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths backing away here, and Cassino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but Cassino checks it
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands with a hook. Griffiths tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassino under the eye.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Cassino motions for Griffiths to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Cassino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffiths with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griffiths had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffiths checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Cassino moves forwards but Griffiths connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Cassino.
Jab, jab by Cassino - just one landing.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Cassino.
It looked like Griffiths was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
Nice body kick there by Griffiths.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cassino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Griffiths works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino throws a nice head kick!
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Griffiths's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino lands a head kick!
Cassino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cassino is able to avoid easily.
Cassino only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassino tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Griffiths might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range. #T2#
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffiths checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cassino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Cassino throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Griffiths takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Griffiths jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cassino in his tracks.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
That kick from Cassino tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino is looking for the big counter here.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Griffiths moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Cassino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino wants to slow Griffiths down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cassino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Griffiths takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Cassino misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick that Cassino semi-blocks.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Cassino throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino. #T4#
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino throws a nice looking combination but Griffiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Some wild striking there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Cassino digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
Well Cassino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monte Cassino!
A very excited looking Monte Cassino rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Griffiths takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Griffiths throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar Chavez's head.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab. Griffiths acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Griffiths releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range. #T4#
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.#T1#
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez works Griffiths's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has Griffiths up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar Chavez as Griffiths tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar Chavez as Griffiths tries to tie him up.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Griffiths follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez scores with a head kick. Griffiths tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffiths circles away.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffiths should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.#T2#
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez with a hook.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Escobar Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab. #T3#
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Griffiths jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez keeps control of Griffiths as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Griffiths.
I think Griffiths 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A victorious Archie Griffiths 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:
PFC 163 Grabber vs Floyd
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Caunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Griffiths motions for Caunt to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Caunt if he has to take too many more of those.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the midsection.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
It appears Griffiths was looking to counter with a kick there.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Caunt blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Caunt.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Caunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caunt cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths stuns Caunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Griffiths moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
#T1#
The crowd cheers as Caunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffiths doesn't seem phased though.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Caunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Caunt throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths cracks Caunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths punishes Caunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caunt throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caunt lands a head shot.
Griffiths needs to keep his hands up - Caunt had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Caunt slips a straight right by Griffiths.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Caunt cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Griffiths steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Caunt. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Caunt thows a leg kick but Griffiths checks it
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Caunt cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caunt takes a step back to recover.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Caunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Caunt throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Griffiths with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Caunt blocks the leg kick.
Caunt lands with an overhand left.
Caunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Caunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Caunt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Caunt.
Caunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
Caunt lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Caunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.#T3#
Griffiths throws a nice head kick!
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
It appears Griffiths was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Caunt misses with a leg kick
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caunt throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Caunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griffiths had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Caunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caunt down.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.#T4#
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Caunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths lands a head kick. Caunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Caunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths catches Caunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caunt.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
As Caunt backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and Caunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Caunt! But no joy.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.
Caunt throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Caunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Caunt.
Dick Caunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
A little jabbing left from Caunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Caunt throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Caunt avoided it.
A cross from Caunt lands.
Griffiths clobbers Caunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Caunt.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths jabs Caunt right on the nose. Caunt blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths connects with the punch.#T2#
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Caunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caunt cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Caunt throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Caunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffithss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffiths.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caunt cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
Caunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffiths.
Griffiths slips a jab from Caunt.
Caunt jabs Griffiths right on the nose. Griffiths blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caunt is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Caunt thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Caunt.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Caunt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab by Griffiths.
Caunt motions for Griffiths to come forward. Caunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Caunt just manages to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caunt is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffiths counters with a slapping leg kick.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Caunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caunt scores with a jab.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Caunt's legs.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Caunt misses with a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Caunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Caunt misses. #T1#
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caunt.
Caunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters circling a little - Caunt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt thows a body kick. Griffiths tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Caunt tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caunt takes one to the side of the head.
Caunt tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caunt lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Caunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caunt dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths lands a jab to Caunt's midsection.
Griffiths slips a jab from Caunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caunt. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths wants to slow Caunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
Caunt misses the jab.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Caunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
Caunt lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Caunt misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
Caunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Good leg kick by Caunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Caunt checks it.
Caunt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caunt throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt misses with a left hand
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Caunt looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Caunt lands.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Caunt throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caunt has time to react.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Caunt.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caunt checks it well.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caunt's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caunt 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
A less than humble Dick Caunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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CEC 694
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shelby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Shelby down.
Shelby scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Shelby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shelby! But no joy.
Shelby throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shelby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Shelby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Shelby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed right hand from Shelby misses the target.
Shelby lands with a cross.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shelby blocks a low kick nicely.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shelby blocks the body kick.
Shelby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Shelby's front leg but catches the back leg as Shelby tries to avoid it.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Shelby moved out of range.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Shelby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Griffiths swings widly with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Shelby swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Shelby coming out on top.#T2#
Shelby throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Shelby moved away.#CL2#
Shelby darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Shelby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Griffiths wants to stall.
Griffiths lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Shelby lands an uppercut.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land. #T3##BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby lands a jab.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
and Shelby counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Shelby.
Shelby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths punishes Shelby's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths motions for Shelby to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shelby connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Shelby misses.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Shelby moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Shelby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Good work by Shelby as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Shelby takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shelby misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Shelby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelby throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shelby.
Griffiths looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Shelby moves out of range easily.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Shelby throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shelby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Shelby avoided it.
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Shelby's head back.
Shelby tries to clinch
and Griffiths counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Shelby's leg but Shelby calmly moves out of range.
Shelby cracks Griffiths with an open hand slap.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shelby takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shelby checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A nice side step and Shelby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shelby throws a right hand that misses
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shelby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Shelby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Shelby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Shelby uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Shelby sees coming a mile off.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shelby missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Shelby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Donk. Griffiths catches Shelby right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Shelby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shelby misses with a hook.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Griffiths connects with a body shot that sends Shelby's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Shelby's leg. Shelby is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Shelby checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A nice side step and Shelby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shelby loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Donk. Griffiths catches Shelby right on the button with a cross.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
A bone on bone clash there as Shelby blocks the leg kick.
Shelby checks a leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shelby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths moves out of range as Shelby strikes.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shelby misses.
Shelby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
letting Shelby counter with a right hand. #T3#
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shelby's hands.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shelby throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby misses with a straight right.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shelby throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelby cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shelby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shelby missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shelby checks a leg kick.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Shelby sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from Shelby misses. #T4#
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths cracks Shelby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelby.
Shelby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shelby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shelby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shelby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffiths.
Shelby takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Shelby defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths takes a swing at Shelby's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Shelby works the jab nicely.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shelby throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Shelby sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shelby throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Shelby blocks the leg kick.
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
Griffiths motions for Shelby to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Shelby misses.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffiths slips a jab from Shelby.
Shelby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
Griffiths looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths pushes Shelby away with a front kick.#T1#
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Shelby's front leg but catches the back leg as Shelby tries to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Shelby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Shelby shrugs it off though.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Shelby checks it.
Shelby thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Shelby staying out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffiths.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths lands a front kick.
Griffiths thumps Shelby with a low kick.
Shelby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.#T2#
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby misses with a looping left.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shelby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shelby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shelby throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
A big right from Shelby misses.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Shelby blocks the leg kick.
Shelby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Shelby moves out of range easily.
Shelby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Shelby blocks the leg kick.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Shelby misses with a looping left.
Shelby throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
And Griffiths counters with a quick kick to the body but Shelby blocks it.
Griffiths throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shelby throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shelby checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Shelby defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Shelby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shelby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shelby throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Shelby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Shelby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shelby lands with an overhand left.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shelby has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Shelby throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Shelby's leg but Shelby calmly moves out of range.
Shelby takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Shelby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shelby's sensitive parts.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby.
Tommy Shelby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shelby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Shelby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shelby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
An out of breath Archie Griffiths thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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CEC 691
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Experiment.
A big right from Experiment misses.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Experiment throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffiths counters with a left to the body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Experiment throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Experiment checks it.
Experiment moves out of range of the strikes.
Experiment has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griffiths lands a jab to the nose.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Experiment checks a leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Experiment clinches up with Griffiths and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment stalling the fight.
Experiment trying to control the position but instead, Griffiths has worked for underhooks and has pushed Experiment into the cage.
Experiment lands a damaging elbow.
Griffiths taking a breather.#T1#
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Griffiths has had enough of the clinch but Experiment keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Experiment as Griffiths tries to tie him up.
Griffiths lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment stalling.
Experiment is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffiths is keeping busy.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Experiment is keeping busy.
Griffiths lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Griffiths tries to stall but Experiment uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Experiment has Griffiths pushed against the cage.
Experiment lands a body punch.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Experiment blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Experiment's elbow.
Griffiths takes an elbow to the forehead.
Experiment lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffiths dodges an elbow strike from Experiment.
Griffiths blocks the elbow strike.
Experiment content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Experiment throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment takes a shot to the head.
Griffiths lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Experiment.
Experiment struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Experiment blocks it.
#BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiment checks the leg kick.
Experiment lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Experiment.
Experiment scores with a head kick.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Experiment misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Griffiths thinks about countering with a head kick.
Experiment has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Experiment's head but Experiment sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths sets himself, and Experiment steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffiths avoids it this time.
Good work by Experiment as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Experiment fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths throws a counter high kick but Experiment was just alert enough to avoid it.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Experiment saw that one coming.
Experiment throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths lunges at Experiment with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Experiment's hand.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Experiment tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Experiment. #T4#
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.
Experiment ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Experiment throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Experiment manages to avoid it.
Experiment throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Experiment off balance momentarily.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Experiment's leg but Experiment calmly moves out of range.
Griffiths scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Experiment clinches.
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths has Experiment pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Experiment - that landed with a thud.
Experiment lands an elbow inside that Griffiths shrugs off.
Experiment blocks a body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
Experiment looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Experiment.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment staying out of range there.
Experiment lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffiths at a distance.
Experiment gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it. #CL2#
Experiment has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffiths is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Experiment holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Griffiths looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Experiment avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage.
Experiment tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Experiment back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Experiment's head.
Finnish Experiment seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Experiment stalling the fight.
Griffiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Experiment controls his hands.
#T1#
A short left from Experiment.
Griffiths takes an elbow to the temple.
Experiment is leaning against Griffiths and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Experiment manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Experiment throws a fast counter high kick but Griffiths manages to duck under it in time.
Experiment lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Experiment keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Experiment throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Experiment takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Experiment throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Experiment moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Griffiths!
Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment.
Experiment scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffiths listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths connects with a body shot that sends Experiment's belly button to the back.#T3#
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Experiment blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Experiment's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Experiment checks it.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Experiment.
Griffiths is looking to slow Experiment down with leg kicks.
Experiment misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Experiment tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Experiment throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a head kick that Experiment semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths. #T4#
Experiment listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffiths's hands.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Experiment wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Experiment misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Experiment wants to clinch but Griffiths slips to the side
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Experiment's leg. Experiment is trying to keep his angry face on.
Experiment tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Experiment down.
Experiment throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Experiment checks the leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Experiment counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Experiment throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Experiment lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Experiment throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Experiment on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths sets himself, and Experiment steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffiths avoids it this time.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
Experiment checks a leg kick.
Experiment tries to counter with a clinch but Griffiths shakes him off and moves away.
Experiment tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Experiment tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment tries to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths misses with a straight right. #T1#
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Experiment throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Experiment sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Experiment slips under a jab.
Experiment thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Experiment there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Experiment does no damage.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Experiment.
Experiment pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range and Experiment settles back down.
Experiment lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths keeps Experiment at a distance using the push kick.
Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Experiment thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.#T2#
Griffiths throws a body punch but Experiment moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Experiment blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Experiment tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Experiment lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Experiment lands with a good body shot.
Experiment throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Experiment scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Experiment forces Griffiths back against the cage and clinches.
Experiment throws an elbow that misses.
Griffiths blocks the elbow strike.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Griffiths blocks an elbow strike.
Griffiths lands a right hand that snaps the head of Experiment backwards.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Experiment gets through Griffiths's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Experiment lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
Experiment tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Finnish Experiment has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment misses with an elbow strike.
Experiment doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Experiment lands an elbow that stopped Griffiths in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffiths as Experiment tries to tie him up.
Griffiths takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
Griffiths stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Experiment misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Experiment throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Experiment misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Experiment lands a nice elbow.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Experiment comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffiths 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A victorious Archie Griffiths thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.
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Event:
CEC Christmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Griffiths swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Agnarsson thuds his right hand into Griffiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Agnarsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Agnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Agnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Agnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths works Agnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Agnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson lands a head kick!
Griffiths throws the left hand but Agnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Agnarsson's leg. Agnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Agnarsson moves forwards but Griffiths connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Agnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from Agnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agnarsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Agnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Agnarsson. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Agnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hook but Agnarsson blocks it.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Agnarsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Agnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Griffiths connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Agnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Agnarsson lands with a hook. Griffiths tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Agnarsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Agnarsson, as that shot connected.
Griffiths scores with a head kick.
Griffiths thumps Agnarsson with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Agnarsson. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Agnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Agnarsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths lunges at Agnarsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Agnarsson's hand.
Agnarsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Agnarsson's legs.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Griffiths staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Agnarsson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Griffiths jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths scores with a push kick.
Agnarsson throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Agnarsson just manages to avoid it.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Agnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Griffiths looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Agnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands the left hand.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Agnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnarsson dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Agnarsson misses
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Agnarsson.
#T1#
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Agnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
Crunch! Griffiths slams his shin into Agnarsson's torso.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Agnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Agnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Agnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.#T2#
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Agnarsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Agnarsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Agnarsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths tries to work over Agnarsson's front leg with a kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Griffiths clobbers Agnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Agnarsson's ribs.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Agnarsson's leg but Agnarsson calmly moves out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffiths misses its target.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Agnarsson! But no joy.#T3#
Agnarsson throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Agnarsson lands with a right hand.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths with a nice cross.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Agnarsson moved away.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Agnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths jabs at Agnarsson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths throws a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Agnarsson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griffiths has got the better of the exchanges.
Agnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.#T4#
Griffiths connects with a body shot that sends Agnarsson's belly button to the back.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths moves out of range as Agnarsson strikes.
Agnarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Griffiths.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Agnarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Agnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Agnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths swings for the body but Agnarsson moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head.
Agnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Agnarsson's knee but Agnarsson avoids it well.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
A leg kick checked by Agnarsson.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
As Griffiths backs off Agnarsson throws a huge counter combo but Griffiths manages to avoid it all.
Agnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Agnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Agnarsson avoids it.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Agnarsson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Agnarsson.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Agnarsson's shoulder, as Agnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Agnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Agnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Agnarsson checks it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Agnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Agnarsson jumps back.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Agnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Agnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Agnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
Griffiths darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grimur Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarsson.
A head kick misses from Agnarsson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Agnarsson shrugs it off though.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Agnarsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Agnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffiths goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Agnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths with a nice cross.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Agnarsson on the side of the head.
Griffiths getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffiths misses its target.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Agnarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Agnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Agnarsson's front leg.
Agnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A victorious Archie Griffiths 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:
CEC 682.5
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Pacheco throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pacheco misses the body punch
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths lands a jab to Pacheco's midsection.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Pacheco moved away.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Pacheco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pacheco throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffiths is looking to slow Pacheco down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pacheco finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacheco.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Pacheco's front leg.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Pacheco moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Pacheco moved away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco misses with a hook
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacheco doesn't seem bothered though.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pacheco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pacheco throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacheco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Pacheco cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pacheco throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Pacheco avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Pacheco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands an elbow just above Griffiths 's eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pacheco lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Griffiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Pacheco avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage.
Pacheco blocks a body shot from Griffiths.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pacheco.
Pacheco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Griffiths is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Griffiths.
A head punch on the inside from Pacheco fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Griffiths is working Pacheco over against the cage.
Griffiths is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Griffiths digs a right hand underneath Pacheco's ribcage. Pacheco let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Pacheco breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pacheco misses.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Pacheco moves out of range. #T3#
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pacheco is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths tries to work over Pacheco's front leg with a kick but Pacheco checks it.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacheco loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Pacheco's front leg.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Pacheco saw that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Pacheco's legs.
Pacheco throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pacheco! But no joy.
Pacheco blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Pacheco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths motions for Pacheco to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Pacheco.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Pacheco is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pacheco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pacheco swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths lands a nice hook to Pacheco's body. Pacheco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Pacheco saw that one coming.
Pacheco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pacheco is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pacheco misses with a double jab.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pacheco just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Pacheco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pacheco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pacheco scrambles back to his feet.
Pacheco scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacheco takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacheco throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Pacheco tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and Pacheco counters with a straight right hand.
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!#CL2#
Pacheco gets a clinch.
Pacheco throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Pacheco misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Pacheco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffiths uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Pacheco has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pacheco is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Griffiths rolls with it to try and escape but Pacheco cranks on the arm and Griffiths is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gerardo Pacheco!
A very excited looking Gerardo Pacheco 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:
Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz looks for a takedown but Griffiths sprawls well.
Cruz shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Griffiths moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths jabs at Cruz's body.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Cruz checks it.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Cruz's shoulder, as Cruz tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffiths keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffiths is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Griffiths circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffiths circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffiths throws a quick counter head kick but Cruz was just out of range.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Griffiths sprawls well.
Griffiths throws a hook but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Griffiths is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Cruz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffiths preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffiths does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cruz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffiths wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Griffiths moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffiths sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Cruz does no damage.
Cruz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Griffiths counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz darts in trying to clinch
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand. #T1#
Cruz moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Griffiths circles away.
Cruz throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Cruz digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffiths swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffiths's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffiths doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffiths is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz looks to land a strike but Griffiths avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffiths is retaining full guard.
Griffiths is controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz distracts Griffiths with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Griffiths uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Griffiths!#REVR#
Griffiths stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz pulls Griffiths in close to his closed guard and prevents Griffiths from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffiths puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz has a hand on Griffiths's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Griffiths takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Griffiths trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffiths fails to move to back control.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Griffiths haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Griffiths leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Cruz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Griffiths gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz jumps guard but Griffiths turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Cruz pushes Griffiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Griffiths is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
Cruz slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Cruz works Griffiths's body with a nice hook.
Cruz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dom Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffiths is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Griffiths counters with a quick kick to the body but Cruz blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Cruz wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.#T4#
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
Cruz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shamrock moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Griffiths knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock tries to score with a low kick but Griffiths moves his leg out of the way.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Shamrock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Griffiths's belly button to the back.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range. #T2#
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Griffiths is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shamrock rather than just go for the knockout.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Shamrock in the body. #T3#
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffiths on the side of the head.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a left and a right that stings Shamrock.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits. #T4#
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Jab by Shamrock.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Shamrock blocks the low kick.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Shamrock moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Griffiths might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Griffiths in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Griffiths releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Shamrock clobbers Griffiths with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock feints a jab promting Griffiths to slip. Shamrock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Griffiths slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Shamrock moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamrock counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a solid leg kick but Griffiths takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shamrock.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock sizes up Griffiths with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffiths avoided it.#T3#
A head kick by Griffiths misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock tries a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shamrock.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A left lands for Griffiths.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Shamrock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Shamrock 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a head kick. Shamrock smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. Shamrock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
#T1#
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffiths at a distance.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Griffiths moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Good work by Griffiths as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths lands the left hand.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shamrock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shamrock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Shamrock tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Good exchange - Shamrock coming out on top.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Griffiths acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Griffiths thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Shamrock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Shamrock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamrock dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Shamrock stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Shamrock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock 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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Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
White connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
Griffiths with a jab.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffiths takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
White lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and White connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
White is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but White saw it coming and moves away.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at White's legs.
White finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths motions for White to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
White avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
White misses with a leg kick.
White swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
White walks into a jab.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a straight right.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths checks a low kick from White.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
White throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
White slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a good body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
White misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.#T3#
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White tries to score with a low kick but Griffiths moves his leg out of the way.
White misses with a body kick.
White thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
It looked like Griffiths was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
White thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow White down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
White tries to land a leg kick but Griffiths saw it coming and moves away.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. White should have avoided that one.
White throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily. #T4#
Griffiths lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Griffiths walks into a jab.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
White throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but White manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
White feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths thumps White with a low kick.
Griffiths misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffiths counters with a solid body kick.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
White scores with a body shot.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by White.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Griffiths takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
White slips a straight right by Griffiths.
White takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
White misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths checks a low kick from White.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
White staying out of range there.
White throws a chopping leg kick but Griffiths manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Good work by White as he checks the leg kick.
White throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
White moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White scores with a leg kick.
White connects with the punch.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
White scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
White throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
A low kick from White misses
and Griffiths counters with a big head kick but White shrugs it off.
Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths scores with a head kick.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
It appears Griffiths was looking to counter with a kick there.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffiths checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but White moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths slips a straight right by White.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from White - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White misses with a low kick.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griffiths tries a low kick but White avoids it.
White misses with a low kick.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths misses the jab.
White scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffiths lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range and White settles back down.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
White scores with a hook.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White scores with a nice strike.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
White tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Griffiths.
White misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
White ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
White throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths moves away from the strike by White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from White is predictable there
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White misses with a hook.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
White misses with a body kick.
White takes one on the button.
White misses with a looping right.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffithss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
White lands with a thumping leg kick.
White misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Griffiths misses. #T1#
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by White.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
A big left from White misses.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from White.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
White connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
White ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from White.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White scores with a jab. Griffiths acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow White down.
White walks into a jab.
White is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
White throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a body kick that stops White in his tracks momentarily.
White misses with a hook to the body
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
Griffiths lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
White dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from White misses.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffiths moves out of range of the leg kick from White.
White misses with a hook
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Griffiths scores with a nice body kick.
White missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths jabs at White's body.
White throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by White.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
White misses with a body shot.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into White's body.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Jodson.#CL#
Jodson takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffiths lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffiths content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffiths leaning his opponent against the cage.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffiths stalling the fight.
Jodson lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jodson blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as Jodson controls the action.
Griffiths stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Jodson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Griffiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths lands a right hand. #T1#
Jodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
#BC#
Jodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jodson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target. #CL#
Jodson clinches with his opponent.
Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jodson tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Jodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jodson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jodson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
letting Jodson counter with a right hand.
Jodson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
Jodson wants to clinch.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Jodson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Jodson's head but Jodson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jodson checks it well.
A cross from Jodson lands.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jodson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jodson misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodson.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jodson tries to land a leg kick but Griffiths saw it coming and moves away.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jodson.
Jodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jodson is able to avoid easily.
Jodson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down. #T3#
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
Jodson sizes up Griffiths with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jodson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jodson moves away.
Jodson throwing a counter right hand but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.
Griffiths takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jodson.
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jodson.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jodson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffiths counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Jodson saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Jodson's ribs.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jodson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jodson is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Griffiths slips a jab from Jodson.
Jodson avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Jodson jumps back.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Jodson staying out of range there.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Jodson's knee but Jodson avoids it well.
Jodson throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Griffiths is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Jodson lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jodson checks the leg kick.
Jodson checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jodson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jodson.
Jodson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Jodson is out of range.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Jodson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jodson checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Jodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jodson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griffiths just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jodson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodson dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Jodson connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jodson misses with a hook.#T1#
Jodson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jodson.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jodson can pounce on him.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jodson.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Jodson checks it.
Jodson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jodson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jodson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jodson scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jodson.
Jodson misses with the combination.
Jodson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Griffiths throws a big counter head kick but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jodson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Jodson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffiths's hands.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jodson moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Jodson cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Jodson is looking to clinch but Griffiths is avoiding it.
#T3#
Jodson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Jodson misses with a straight left.
Griffiths throws a counter combo.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Jodson.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jodson.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Jodson lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griffiths scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jodson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Jodson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths lands a jab to the nose.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Jodson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jodson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Jodson motions for Griffiths to come forward. Jodson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jodson scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Jodson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dohn Jodson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jodson ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Jodson misses with a hook.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Jodson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jodson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Jodson moves away and avoids it.
Jodson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Jodson lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jodson to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Jodson misses with a wild body shot.
Jodson moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Jodson lands a body shot.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Jodson checks it.
Jodson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jodson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jodson is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Jodson throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths checks a leg kick.#T2#
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jodson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths throws a low kick but Jodson moves out of range easily.
Jodson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jodson misses with a looping left.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jodson swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jodson.
Griffiths throws a head kick that Jodson semi-blocks.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodson.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jodson.
Jodson lands with a good body shot.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Jodson.
Jodson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jodson walks into a stiff left hand from Griffiths.#T3#
Jodson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jodson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Jodson misses the target.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jodson doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffiths circles away.
Jodson blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Jodson checks it.
It looked like Jodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jodson misses with a straight left.
Jodson scores with a punch to the head.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Jodson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.#T4#
Griffiths jabs Jodson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jodson throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths tries to work over Jodson's front leg with a kick but Jodson checks it.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jodson misses.
A big right from Jodson misses.
Good work by Griffiths as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Jodson's head back.
An inside leg kick from Jodson misses.
Griffiths connects with a right hand. Jodson shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Jodson tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Jodson misses.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Jodson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dohn Jodson.
Well Jodson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dohn Jodson!
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Event:
Syn 635 Whyte vs Diggs II
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz wants to counter with a clinch but Griffiths pushes him away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz works over Griffiths's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Cruz swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a low kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Cruz.
Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
We've been told by Griffiths's head coaches at Arcalimon Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into Cruz's body.
Cruz slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffiths defends it nicely.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.#T2#
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Griffiths as Cruz shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffiths moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffiths defends it nicely.
As Cruz backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffiths swivels and escapes.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffiths, which made it look bad.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.#TD2#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffiths trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffiths defending well though. #SUB2#
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Griffiths to regain full guard.
Griffiths preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz works over Griffiths with some ground and pound from guard.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffiths pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Cruz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cruz moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Dom Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffiths throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings Griffiths.
Griffiths defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cruz wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Cruz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griffiths looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cruz working away.#T1#
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Griffiths defends.
Cruz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griffiths knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Griffiths defends.
Griffiths parries the strikes from Cruz easily there. Cruz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griffiths to escape.
Griffiths taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Cruz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Griffiths is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffiths avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz. #T2#
Cruz looks up at the clock and then as Griffiths takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cruz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz trying to control the position but Griffiths is working away.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griffiths is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz throws a strike aimed at the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffiths keeps working.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Cruz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cruz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griffiths sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Griffiths avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cruz.
Cruz working the strikes but Griffiths uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cruz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz trying to control the action but Griffiths is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffiths keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffiths is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffiths avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Griffiths is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Griffiths uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Griffiths pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths swinging wildly here.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffiths as he avoids it easily.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Griffiths jabs at Cruz's body.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Cruz checks it.
Cruz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths with a jab.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffiths slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Cruz.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Donk. Cruz catches Griffiths right on the button with a cross.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
It looked like Griffiths was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffiths back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffiths is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Griffiths circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths moves out of range as Cruz throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
#T3#
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Cruz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz scrambles back to his feet.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Cruz jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Cruz backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz shoots and misses
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Cruz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 629 Wearmouth vs Whyte
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Trump saw that one coming.
Trump tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffiths cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Griffiths tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffiths manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Trump slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths cracks Trump with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Trump.
Trump thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trump lands a jab.#CL#
Trump darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths is looking to slow Trump down with leg kicks.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Trump saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trump throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Trump checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Trump works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Trump instigates a clinch.
Trump prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffiths tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trump.
Trump throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Trump walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Trump lands.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Trump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
Trump checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump throws a nice looking combination but Griffiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Trump blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
It looked like Trump was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Trump counters with a series of strikes. Griffiths will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths misses with the body kick
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Trump pushes Griffiths up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Trump looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Trump down.
A punch lands to the side of Trump 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Trump sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trump is looking to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Trump avoids it.
As Griffiths tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffiths manages to avoid the attempt.
Trump avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Trump is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Trump's head back.
#T3#
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trump under the eye.
Griffiths jabs at Trump's body.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Trump counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Griffiths releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Griffiths slips under a jab from Trump.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trump is out of range. #T4#
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Trump sees coming a mile off.
Trump slips a jab from Griffiths.
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trump checks it well.
Trump throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trump wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Trump.
Trump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trump's knee momentarily.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Trump takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trump seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Griffiths throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
As Griffiths tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffiths manages to avoid the attempt.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Trump is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target. #CL#
Trump clinches.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Trump won't allow it.
Griffiths leaning against his opponent.
Griffiths trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Trump misses.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Trump darts in and clinches Griffiths up against the cage.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Trump is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffiths to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Griffiths.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
#TD#
Trump pulls guard.
Griffiths trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump is trying to hold Griffiths in close to prevent damage but Griffiths has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Trump is trying to maintain the position but Griffiths is very close to passing his half guard.
Griffiths takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trump is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Trump has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Griffiths pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffiths can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffiths gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Trump has his foot on Griffiths's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffiths works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hillary Trump.
I think Griffiths 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Archie Griffiths!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan wants to clinch.
Keenan throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Keenan should have avoided that one.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keenan.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffiths looking to slow down the pace here.
Keenan tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1##BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but Keenan seems unphased.
Keenan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keenan lands with an overhand left.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Keenan's front leg but catches the back leg as Keenan tries to avoid it.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.#T2#
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Keenan. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab by Griffiths.
Keenan slips a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Keenan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Keenan looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
As Keenan backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Keenan with a hook.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Keenan can pounce on him.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Griffiths throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the ribs.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keenan's calf.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keenan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Keenan.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Griffiths moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keenan under the eye.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
As Keenan backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Keenan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Keenan misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Keenan throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down.
Griffiths checks the leg kick.
Keenan throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keenan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Griffiths lunges at Keenan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keenan's hand.
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan scores with a spinning back kick!
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Keenan feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Griffiths moves out of range of the leg kick from Keenan.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffiths lands with a good body shot.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Griffiths shrugs it off though.
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Griffiths takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths slips a jab from Keenan.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Griffiths's belly button to the back.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keenan lands with an overhand left.
Keenan thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
#T3#
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keenan slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths slips a jab from Keenan.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Keenan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keenan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan lands a front kick.
Keenan blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Keenan missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan motions for Griffiths to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keenan checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Keenan scores with a kick to the body.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Keenan throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Keenan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Keenan.
Griffiths tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan thuds his shin into the meat of Griffiths's side.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Keenan throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan lands with a kick to the temple. Griffiths shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Griffiths takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keenan tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keenan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keenan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Keenan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffiths moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keenan.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keenan misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Keenan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGriffiths.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Keenan avoided it.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Griffiths takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that Keenan avoids nicely.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan tries to land a body kick
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keenan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
Keenan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Keenan slams his shin into Griffiths's torso.
Keenan scores with a nice strike.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keenan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths half committed to a counter leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keenan will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gareth Keenan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Griffiths slips a straight right by Keenan.
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths with a hook.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan checks the leg kick.
Keenan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Griffiths blocks it well.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffiths finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Griffiths's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Keenan throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keenan just manages to avoid it.
Keenan lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Keenan moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Keenan.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keenan on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keenan lands a body shot.
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan connects with a body shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Keenan misses with a right hand
and Keenan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover.
Keenan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Griffiths throws a sloppy body shot
and Keenan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
Keenan looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Keenan motions for Griffiths to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Keenan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keenan scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Keenan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keenan moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Keenan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Keenan.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming. #T4#
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily.
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Keenan slips the punch.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.
Griffiths jabs at Keenan's body.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab from Keenan.
Keenan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan scores with a nice body kick.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Keenan tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A solid body kick from Griffiths.
Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well.
Griffiths keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan with a hook.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Keenan swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Keenan blocks the low kick.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Keenan duly obliges.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Keenan checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keenan! But no joy.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Keenan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan lands the left hand.#CL2#
Keenan clinches up against the cage.
Griffiths presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keenan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Keenan.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Keenan.#CL2#
Keenan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keenan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffiths throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Griffiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Keenan tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Keenan back against the cage.
Griffiths lands a shot to the body.
Keenan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffiths has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keenan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Keenan blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Griffiths works on Keenan's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths digs a right hand underneath Keenan's ribcage. Keenan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Keenan letting Griffiths take a breather here.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffiths is struggling to control the position.
Griffiths lands an elbow just above Keenan 's eye.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan prevents Griffiths from breaking the clinch.
Keenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths slowing the pace effectively.
Gareth Keenan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Griffiths throws a quick counter head kick but Keenan was just out of range.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths walks forward, straight into a front kick from Keenan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gareth Keenan.
Well Keenan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Syn 622 Boagrius vs Rocket II
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Green slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Green misses with a body punch
and Griffiths counters with a two punch combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths tries to land a body kick
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green scores with a nice right hand.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice combination there by Griffiths.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Green lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griffiths rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Green tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Green looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Green swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Griffiths cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Green has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Green blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Green.
Griffiths sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Green missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Green. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green misses with a looping left.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green checks a leg kick.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Griffiths slips a jab from Green.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.#T4#
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Green takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a one two combo.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Green.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Green misses with a body kick.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Green finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffiths moves forwards but Green connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths walks into a jab.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Green.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffiths looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths tries to land a body kick
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Green looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Green missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffiths misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Green misses.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffiths backs up against the cage.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Green.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffiths as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Griffiths lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Green tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green checks a leg kick.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths is looking for a counter combo.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Griffiths works Green's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green digs a good body shot into Griffiths's ribs.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Green looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Green.
Green misses with a hook
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Green slips under a jab.
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffiths looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Green misses.
Green lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Green misses with a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a body kick that stops Green in his tracks momentarily.
Green throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Green goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Green.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths 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.
#R3#
Green avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Green blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green checks a leg kick.
Green thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Green moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
A jab from Green misses.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Green has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Green drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Green.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
Green looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Green down.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green misses with a looping left.
Green misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Green.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Green thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Green.
Green scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Green throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Green is able to avoid easily.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Green's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Green scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Green jabs at Griffiths's body.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Blake Green just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Green blocks the body kick.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green pushes Griffiths away with a front kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffiths.
Green digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Griffiths.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green misses with a body kick.
Green lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Green scores with a nice head shot.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green lands a jab.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green misses with a body kick.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Green misses with a hook.
Griffiths throws a counter high kick but Green was just alert enough to avoid it.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Green misses.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
Griffiths is looking to slow Green down with leg kicks.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Griffiths moves out of range as Green strikes.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Green lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Green slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Green off balance momentarily.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Green digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
#T4#
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
A clash of legs there as Green blocks the low kick.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Green.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Griffiths throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green connects with a jab.
Griffiths has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Green.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths jabs Green to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Green has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
Griffiths pushes Green away with a front kick.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Griffiths with a nice cross.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
Green checks the leg kick nicely there.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Green checks the leg kick.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Green checks the leg kick.
Green slips under a jab.
Green missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths thinks about countering with a head kick.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Green is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Green misses with a straight right.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green misses with a right hand
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Green manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths thinks about countering with a head kick.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Green throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Griffiths will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
A little jabbing left from Green on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Griffiths lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
Green blocks the body kick.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths jabs at Green's body.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Green finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Green misses.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Green avoids it.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Archie Griffiths 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:
Syn 618 Slice vs Correira
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
As San Pedro backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
San Pedro moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
San Pedro avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses. #T2#
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths works the jab nicely.
San Pedro defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
San Pedro feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffiths as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Griffiths lands with a hook. San Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffiths is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Griffiths lands a two punch combo.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
San Pedro thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Griffiths's torso.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a two punch combo.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths checks a low kick from San Pedro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths swinging wildly here.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but San Pedro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griffiths has got the better of the exchanges.
San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Griffiths
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one.
Griffiths feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths connects with the punch.#T2#
San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As San Pedro backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffiths throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffiths, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from San Pedro.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffiths is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from San Pedro.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Griffiths tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffiths or not.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffiths.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
San Pedro is looking to control Griffiths's arms but Griffiths gets an underhook and turns him. Now San Pedro has his back to the cage.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a body punch.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Griffiths counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
San Pedro connects with the punch.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A shot to the body from Griffiths misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
San Pedro swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
San Pedro throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.#T2#
San Pedro lands with a nice body punch.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro thows a body kick. Griffiths tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths jabs at San Pedro's body.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Archie Griffiths did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but San Pedro takes it in his stride.
A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro counters with a body kick.#T1#
Griffiths slips a straight right by San Pedro.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Griffiths seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
And San Pedro responds with a good body kick, but Griffiths manages to step out the way in time.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffiths takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.#T2#
Griffiths thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffiths if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.#CL2#
San Pedro clinches up against the cage.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
#BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
A shot to the body from Griffiths misses
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Griffiths defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
San Pedro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Griffiths blocks it well.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths had his way with Esteban San Pedro in that round.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro.
San Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths gets off balance looking for a body kick
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
San Pedro swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that both miss.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Griffiths cracks San Pedro with a good jab.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Griffiths.
San Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
A lazy body kick from Griffiths
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Kavanagh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffiths.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Kavanagh shrugs it off though.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kavanagh throws a right hand that misses
and Griffiths counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Kavanagh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavanagh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kavanagh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Kavanagh throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kavanagh lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Kavanagh saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Kavanagh. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Griffiths lands a two punch combo.
Griffiths lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kavanagh slips a jab from Griffiths.
Kavanagh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kavanagh checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths throws a hook but Kavanagh blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kavanagh misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Kavanagh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kavanagh.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Kavanagh throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kavanagh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kavanagh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Griffiths swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Kavanagh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kavanagh staying out of range there.
Kavanagh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kavanagh misses its target.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Kavanagh lands with a nice body kick.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Kavanagh misses with a straight left.
Griffiths is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kavanagh with a body shot.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Kavanagh.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Kavanagh.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh cracks the inside of Griffiths's front leg.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kavanagh swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kavanagh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kavanagh on the side of the head.
Kavanagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Kavanagh avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Kavanagh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Jab, jab by Kavanagh - just one landing.
Kavanagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Griffiths.
A left lands for Kavanagh.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Kavanagh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kavanagh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffiths.
Kavanagh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kavanagh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Kavanagh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffiths.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Kavanagh scores with a shot to the body.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths flicks out a counter leg kick but Kavanagh steps away.
Kavanagh dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Griffiths blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kavanagh moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Kavanagh misses with a two punch combination.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Kavanagh off balance momentarily.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Kavanagh moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Griffiths lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffiths clobbers Kavanagh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kavanagh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kavanagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kavanagh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Kavanagh's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Kavanagh misses its intended target.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Kavanagh's front leg. #T1#
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
Kavanagh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kavanagh if he has to take too many more of those.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Kavanagh throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kavanagh throws out a powerful jab.
Kavanagh throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Kavanagh slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffiths.
A big right from Kavanagh misses.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanagh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Kavanagh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kavanagh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kavanagh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kavanagh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Kavanagh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Kavanagh blocks the low kick.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kavanagh throwing a counter right hand but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Kavanagh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh.
Griffiths tries to work over Kavanagh's front leg with a kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Kavanagh thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Kavanagh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Kavanagh checks it.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Kavanagh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.#T3#
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kavanagh. That did some damage!
Kavanagh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kavanagh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kavanagh throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Kavanagh scores with a leg kick.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Kavanagh in the body.
Kavanagh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Kavanagh misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffiths throws a lazy body kick
and Kavanagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffiths scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Kavanagh is looking to counter punch.
Kavanagh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffiths with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kavanagh to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Kavanagh moves out of range.
Kavanagh misses with a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kavanagh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kavanagh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Kavanagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kavanagh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Kavanagh takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh lands with a nice body punch.
Kavanagh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths lands a head kick. Kavanagh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffiths gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kavanagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Kavanagh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kavanagh does it's job there.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Kavanagh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Kavanagh misses with a body kick.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Nice uppercut lands for Kavanagh. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Kavanagh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Kavanagh moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Kavanagh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kavanagh.
Griffiths takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Kavanagh moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Kavanagh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Kavanagh misses with a left hand
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kavanagh lands with an overhand left.
Kavanagh drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kavanagh throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths clobbers Kavanagh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Kavanagh misses with a looping right.
Griffiths unleashes a big counter combination but Kavanagh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Kavanagh scores with a body shot.
Griffiths cracks Kavanagh with a good jab.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Kavanagh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Kavanagh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths throws a hook but Kavanagh blocks it.
Kavanagh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kavanagh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid body kick 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!
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kavanagh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kavanagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kavanagh.
Griffiths bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Kavanagh avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths wants to slow Kavanagh down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kavanagh checks it well.
Kavanagh misses with a double jab
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kavanagh works Griffiths's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Kavanagh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kavanagh slips a jab from Griffiths.
Kavanagh throwing a counter right hand but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the body kick.
Kavanagh wants to slow Griffiths down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths lands with a hook. Kavanagh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
Kavanagh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh connects with the punch.
Kavanagh scores with a push kick.
Kavanagh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Kavanagh.
Griffiths steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Kavanagh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffiths.#T1#
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Kavanagh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths defending well as Kavanagh loads up on a big left hand.
Kavanagh lands a right hook to the body.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kavanagh.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
and Kavanagh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffiths connects with a crisp jab.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Kavanagh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths cracks Kavanagh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kavanagh scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kavanagh throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths swings for the body but Kavanagh moves out of range.
#T2#
Kavanagh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Kavanagh down.
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kavanagh jabs Griffiths right on the nose. Griffiths blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kavanagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths tries to work over Kavanagh's front leg with a kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Griffiths lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Griffiths checks the leg kick.
Griffiths slips a jab from Kavanagh.#T3#
Kavanagh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kavanagh wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Kavanagh backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kavanagh lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Kavanagh slips the punch.
Kavanagh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kavanagh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. Kavanagh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kavanagh is out of range.
Kavanagh works the jab nicely.
Griffiths stuns Kavanagh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kavanagh lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths blocks a jab.#T4#
Kavanagh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kavanagh dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
Griffiths tests Kavanagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kavanagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Kavanagh.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh takes one to the side of the head.
Kavanagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavanagh throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths is looking to slow Kavanagh down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kavanagh avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kavanagh. That did some damage!
Kavanagh jabs Griffiths right on the nose. Griffiths blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Kavanagh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a lazy body kick
and Kavanagh counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Kavanagh's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Kavanagh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kavanagh. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Kavanagh moved away.
Kavanagh looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Kavanagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kavanagh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Kavanagh sees coming a mile off.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it.
Kavanagh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Kavanagh motions for Griffiths to come forward. Kavanagh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brody Kavanagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
and Kavanagh counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Kavanagh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Kavanagh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Kavanagh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kavanagh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
Kavanagh jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kavanagh's corner calls for a 1-2. Kavanagh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kavanagh. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kavanagh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Kavanagh off balance momentarily.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Kavanagh.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavanagh moves away.
Kavanagh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Kavanagh is out of range.
Kavanagh blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
A quick step to the side and Kavanagh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh misses with a looping right.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Kavanagh saw it coming and moves away.
Griffiths lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kavanagh takes a step back to recover.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kavanagh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Kavanagh scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kavanagh throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Kavanagh 's knee.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kavanagh.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kavanagh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Kavanagh off balance momentarily.
Griffiths listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kavanagh misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and Kavanagh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffiths 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinyard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vinyard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Vinyard throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinyard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinyard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
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!
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinyard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffiths swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vinyard.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Vinyard throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Vinyard moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinyard manages to avoid it.#CL#
Vinyard clinches with his opponent.
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinyard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Vinyard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Vinyard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vinyard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinyard misses with a hook.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths wants to slow Vinyard down by chopping away at his legs.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinyard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a three punch combo that has Vinyard backing up. Vinyard nods at Griffiths to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Griffiths throws a jab when Vinyard was well out of range.
Griffiths tests Vinyard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinyard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths jabs at Vinyard's body.
A left lands for Griffiths.
Vinyard just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vinyard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vinyard swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a series of strikes. Vinyard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Vinyard sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Vinyard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griffiths's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vinyard avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Vinyard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths thumps Vinyard with a low kick.
Vinyard moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Griffiths slams his shin into Vinyard's torso.
Griffiths slips a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Vinyard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses
and Griffiths counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vinyard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Vinyard coming out on top.
Vinyard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vinyard scrambles back to his feet.
Vinyard looks to land a combination. Griffiths sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vinyard's calf.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Vinyard ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Vinyard moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Vinyard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vinyard in his tracks.
Griffiths is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vinyard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Vinyard saw that one coming.
Vinyard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Vinyard thows a leg kick but Griffiths checks it
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Vinyard's leg but Vinyard calmly moves out of range.
Vinyard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Vinyard.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vinyard throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vinyard throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinyard misses with a combination
and Griffiths counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffiths is looking to slow Vinyard down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Vinyard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crunch! Griffiths slams his shin into Vinyard's torso.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Vinyard's front leg.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Vinyard sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
Griffiths throws a head kick that Vinyard semi-blocks.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Vinyard ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths misses with a straight right.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffiths finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Vinyard.
A slow jab from Vinyard misses its intended target.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vinyard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Vinyard avoids it with no problem.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Vinyard misses with a straight right. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Vinyard down.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Griffiths.
Vinyard blocks a leg kick.
Vinyard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Vinyard's body.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths tests Vinyard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths pushes Vinyard away with a front kick.
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Vinyard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vinyard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffithss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Vinyard blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Vinyard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffiths lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vinyard lands a jab.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
Vinyard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vinyard lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffiths.#T4#
Griffiths takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinyard misses with a looping right.
Vinyard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffiths thumps Vinyard with a low kick.
Griffiths with a nice cross.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Griffiths throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vinyard.
A big left from Vinyard misses.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinyard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vinyard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vinyard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vinyard throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Vinyard checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Vinyard misses with a body shot.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Vinyard counters with a three punch combo that has Griffiths backing up. Griffiths nods at Vinyard to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Nice body kick from Griffiths.
Vinyard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths 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.
Vinyard throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
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!
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Vinyard's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Vinyard down.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. Vinyard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vinyard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Vinyard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinyard down. #T1#
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinyard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Vinyard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Vinyard sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinyard.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vinyard.
Vinyard throwing a counter right hand but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths flicks out a counter leg kick but Vinyard steps away.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinyard connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vinyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinyard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vinyard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Vinyard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinyard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Vinyard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
Vinyard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Vinyard moves out of range easily.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Vinyard moves his leg out of the way.
Vinyard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Vinyard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vinyard. That did some damage!
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinyard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Vinyard clinches with his opponent.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
I was talking to Vinyard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Vinyard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vinyard has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinyard.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffiths winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
An out of breath Archie Griffiths thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffiths slips a jab from Benderson.
Benderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths punishes Benderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths moves out of range as Benderson strikes.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Benderson is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Benderson's legs.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benderson checks it well.
Griffiths scores with a one two! Benderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffiths misses with a hook
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benderson.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Benderson saw that one coming.
Benderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benderson's head backwards.#T2#
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benderson throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
Benderson throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Benderson does it's job there.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Benderson throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Griffiths cracks Benderson with a good jab.
Benderson misses with a hook.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Griffiths is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.#CL2#
Benderson has closed the distance and engaged Griffiths in a clinch.
#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Benderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Benderson moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Benderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
Griffiths on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffiths managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Griffiths blocks it.
Benderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffiths.
Griffiths stalls.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Benderson.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body
enabling Benderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Benderson lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Benderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Benderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths jabs Benderson right on the nose. Benderson blinks but takes it well.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths. #T1#
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Benderson.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths scores with a nice strike.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benderson can do to turn this around?
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Benderson.
As Benderson looks to move away, Griffiths throws a big counter combo but Benderson just gets out of the way.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benderson throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Benderson's defenses.
Benderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Benderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range.
Griffiths 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.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Benderson throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Griffiths.
Benderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Benderson takes it in his stride.
Benderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Benderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benderson.
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Griffiths misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a good cross that connects.
Benderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffiths tries to sprawl out of it but Benderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffiths manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffiths half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffiths - that will leave a mark!
Benderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Benderson throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Benderson is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benderson just manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benderson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Benderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benderson throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benderson throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Benderson. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but Benderson manages to avoid it.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Benderson's leg. Benderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Benderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benderson misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson takes one to the side of the head.
Benderson throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benderson in his tracks. #T2#
Benderson slips a straight right by Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benderson! But no joy.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Benderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Benderson looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths is looking to slow Benderson down with leg kicks.
Benderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Benderson with a jab.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths cracks Benderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Benderson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benderson avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Benderson.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Benderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Benderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffiths quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away.
Still in half guard, Benderson seems content to control.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Griffiths won't allow Benderson to pass to mount.
Griffiths keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.
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Event:
Syn 601
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Head missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Head closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Head looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Jab by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head moves forwards but Griffiths connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Head.
Head looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Head defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Head in the body.
Head looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffiths thumps Head with a low kick.#T1#
Griffiths moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Head takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Head looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Head goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Head checks it.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffiths punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Head checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Head throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Griffiths feints a jab promting Head to slip. Griffiths then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Head slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Head misses with a left hand
and Griffiths counters with a slapping leg kick.
Head cracks a nice hook into Griffiths's ribs.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Head slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Head misses with a straight left.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
A head kick misses from Head.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths lands a nice looking kick to the body. Head takes a step back to recover.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Griffiths's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Head sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Head swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths motions for Head to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Head. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Head.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Head misses with a left hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range and Head settles back down.
Head moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Head connects with a looping right hand.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Head 's knee.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Head misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
Head throws a right hand that Griffiths ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffiths also avoids with ease.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Head throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Head is looking to chop away at Griffiths's legs.
Head moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Head tries to land a body kick
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Head misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Head throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths thumps Head with a low kick.
Head motions for Griffiths to come forward. Head throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griffiths with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Head might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Head takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths with a nice cross.#T1#
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Head checks it.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Head uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head misses with a low kick.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Head takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Head throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Head moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Head swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it. #T3#
Griffiths pushes Head away with a front kick.
Head throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Head cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Head stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Head misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Head missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Griffiths.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Head misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Head avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a jab to Head's midsection.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Head throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Head has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
A quick step to the side and Head tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths walks forward, straight into a front kick from Head.
Good work by Head as he checks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Head avoids it.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Griffiths's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Head has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griffiths finds it's way round the side to connect with Head's head.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffiths's hands.#T1#
Head throws a leg kick
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Head's front leg but catches the back leg as Head tries to avoid it.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Griffiths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Head looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Head fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griffiths just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Head takes it in his stride.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Head's front leg. #T2#
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Head.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
As Griffiths backs away, Head returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths checks the leg kick.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Head manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffiths - that will leave a mark!
Head scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A head kick by Head misses
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Head takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Head on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Head has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Crunch! Griffiths slams his shin into Head's torso.
Head blocks the body kick.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths connects with a right hand. Head shakes it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Griffiths!
Griffiths scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Head backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Griffiths lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Head misses with a body kick.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Head throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Head bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Head.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Head's leg. Head is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
Head misses the jab.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffiths has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A very excited looking Archie Griffiths 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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Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Larusso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Larusso moves out of range.
Larusso throws a body shot but no joy.
Larusso lands an overhand right.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larusso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Larusso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Larusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Larusso with a hook.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Larusso is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffiths cracks Larusso with a good jab.
Griffiths connects with a right hand. Larusso shakes it off.
Larusso throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Griffiths swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Larusso.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Griffiths finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Larusso lands the left hand.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Larusso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larusso rather than just go for the knockout.
Larusso throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Griffiths is looking to slow Larusso down with leg kicks.
Larusso throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Griffiths.
Larusso throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Larusso throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.#CL2#
Griffiths rushes Larusso and presses him up against the cage.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Larusso landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Archie Griffiths has been cut.
Larusso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griffiths is defending well for now.
Griffiths lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Larusso or not.
Larusso swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larusso has a couple of punches blocked by 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!
Griffiths taking a breather. #T2#
Larusso stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Larusso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Larusso moved out of range.
Larusso checks a leg kick.
Larusso walks into a left hand.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larusso. Larusso obviously looking to wear him down.
Larusso looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Larusso.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larusso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Larusso motions for Griffiths to come forward. Larusso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and Larusso takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Larusso throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larusso, right into the meat.
#T3#
Griffiths moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Larusso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larusso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Larusso.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
Griffiths moves out of range as Larusso throws a body kick.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larusso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Larusso trying to land knees to the body.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths is pushing Larusso up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Larusso's head.
Larusso misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Griffiths avoiding damage as Larusso throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths moves out of range of the leg kick from Larusso.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Larusso misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Larusso.
Larusso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larusso avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Larusso just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths lands a jab to Larusso's midsection.
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 Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Archie Griffiths's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larusso checks a leg kick.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Larusso.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larusso.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larusso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Larusso saw that one coming.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Larusso's head back.
Larusso throws an off balance right hand
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Larusso. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Larusso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Larusso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larusso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Larusso scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Griffiths misses. #T1#
Larusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larusso throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Larusso finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Larusso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Larusso's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larusso checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Larusso misses the target.
Larusso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Larusso.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Larusso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Larusso's ribs.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Larusso ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Larusso.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Larusso is out of range.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Larusso stumbling back into the cage.
Larusso throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Griffiths holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Larusso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
Larusso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Larusso lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larusso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Larusso checks the leg kick.
Larusso attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larusso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range. #T3#
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Larusso.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larusso, right into the meat.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Larusso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Larusso connects with a solid leg kick.
Larusso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larusso throws out the jab.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larusso.
Larusso on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Larusso misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths throws a jab when Larusso was well out of range.
Griffiths swings for the body but Larusso moves out of range.
#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Larusso lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larusso blocks the body kick.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Larusso connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Larusso moves out of range easily.
Larusso looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larusso.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larusso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso staying out of range there.
Larusso is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Larusso misses with a body kick.
Larusso lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Larusso misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Archie Griffiths's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Larusso.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths throws a hook but Larusso blocks it.
Larusso tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffiths avoided it.
Griffiths shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Larusso steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
It looked like Larusso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larusso avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Larusso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larusso misses with a straight right.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Larusso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Larusso throws a big counter combination but Griffiths scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Larusso sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Larusso uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larusso fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Larusso misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Larusso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Larusso.
Larusso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Larusso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larusso. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Larusso misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Larusso throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Larusso is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Larusso.
Larusso throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Larusso throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Larusso checks it.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Larusso slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Larusso misses.
Griffiths shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths tries to clinch but Larusso is having none of it.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Larusso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larusso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larusso takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Larusso pushes him away.
Larusso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Larusso is out of range.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Larusso.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larusso throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Larusso.
Larusso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larusso.
Larusso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
#T3#
Larusso pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Griffiths takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths slips a jab from Larusso.
Larusso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths throws a hook but Larusso blocks it.
Larusso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larusso.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Larusso moves out of range easily.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Larusso has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Larusso checks a leg kick.
Larusso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larusso misses with a straight left.
Larusso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso misses with an uppercut.
Larusso throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Larusso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Larusso throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Griffiths steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larusso. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Larusso knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larusso.
Larusso attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Larusso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Larusso.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Larusso throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Larusso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range and Larusso settles back down.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Larusso ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Larusso.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Larusso.
I think Larusso 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso very nearly forgot to thank Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Syn 591
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Kavanagh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kavanagh throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kavanagh ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Kavanagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kavanagh misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kavanagh throws a chopping leg kick but Griffiths manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kavanagh swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kavanagh.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Kavanagh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick there by Griffiths.
Kavanagh throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but Kavanagh avoided it.
Kavanagh throws a big shot that misses.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Kavanagh moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Griffiths tries to work over Kavanagh's front leg with a kick but Kavanagh checks it.
Kavanagh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kavanagh throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Kavanagh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kavanagh swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths tests Kavanagh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Kavanagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kavanagh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Kavanagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kavanagh lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kavanagh is out of range.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths throws a jab when Kavanagh was well out of range.#T2#
Kavanagh tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kavanagh misses with a low kick.
Griffiths paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kavanagh misses with a straight left.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Kavanagh tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Kavanagh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Kavanagh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths throws a hook but Kavanagh avoids it easily.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Kavanagh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffiths throws a jab when Kavanagh was well out of range.
Kavanagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kavanagh.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Kavanagh in the body.
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Kavanagh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Kavanagh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kavanagh down.
Nice body punch from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
A jab from Kavanagh misses.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kavanagh cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Kavanagh slips under a jab from Griffiths.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kavanagh! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kavanagh, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kavanagh. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Kavanagh misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Kavanagh jumps back.#T4#
Griffiths throws a hook but Kavanagh avoids it easily.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Kavanagh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces Kavanagh off the cage and back into range.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the body kick.
Kavanagh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kavanagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Kavanagh blocks the low kick.
Kavanagh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kavanagh is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavanagh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffiths sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kavanagh looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brody Kavanagh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kavanagh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Kavanagh's head but Kavanagh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Kavanagh.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
That kick from Kavanagh tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths is looking to slow Kavanagh down with leg kicks.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kavanagh blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Kavanagh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kavanagh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with an outside leg kick.
Kavanagh throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kavanagh was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Kavanagh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kavanagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big right from Kavanagh misses.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kavanagh manages to avoid it.
Griffiths with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kavanagh to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Kavanagh moves out of range easily.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
letting Kavanagh counter with a right hand.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Kavanagh is out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Kavanagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Kavanagh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Griffiths lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kavanagh doesn't seem phased though.
Kavanagh cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Kavanagh.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kavanagh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Kavanagh lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brody Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanagh swings widly with a right hand
and Kavanagh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kavanagh tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Kavanagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kavanagh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kavanagh tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.#T3#
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Kavanagh moves his leg out of the way.
Kavanagh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a jab when Kavanagh was well out of range.
Kavanagh misses with a two punch combination.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Kavanagh throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Kavanagh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavanagh misses with a wild body shot.
Kavanagh throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kavanagh.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kavanagh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kavanagh avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Kavanagh misses the target.
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Kavanagh cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Kavanagh sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh works the jab nicely.
Kavanagh lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Kavanagh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kavanagh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kavanagh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kavanagh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Kavanagh throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kavanagh misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Kavanagh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kavanagh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kavanagh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths connects with a right hand. Kavanagh shakes it off.
Kavanagh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kavanagh avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griffiths's head backwards.
Kavanagh moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Kavanagh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kavanagh's knee momentarily.
Kavanagh looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kavanagh avoids it.
Kavanagh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths moves out of range as Kavanagh strikes.#T1#
Griffiths moves out of range as Kavanagh strikes.
Kavanagh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kavanagh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kavanagh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kavanagh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kavanagh on the side of the head.
Kavanagh throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Kavanagh. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Kavanagh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kavanagh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Kavanagh as he checks the leg kick.
Kavanagh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Kavanagh counters with an inside leg kick.
Kavanagh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kavanagh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Kavanagh tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kavanagh.
Griffiths throws a quick counter head kick but Kavanagh was just out of range.#T2#
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kavanagh.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kavanagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kavanagh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kavanagh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kavanagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Kavanagh misses with a looping right.
Kavanagh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffiths.
Kavanagh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kavanagh throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Kavanagh connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kavanagh throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kavanagh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Kavanagh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffiths moves out of range as Kavanagh strikes.
That kick from Kavanagh tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Kavanagh needs to keep his hands up - Griffiths had a free shot at his head there.
Griffiths looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kavanagh checks a leg kick.
Kavanagh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kavanagh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Kavanagh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Kavanagh stumbling back into the cage.
Kavanagh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kavanagh throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Kavanagh cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Kavanagh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kavanagh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Kavanagh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Griffiths takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kavanagh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Kavanagh.
Kavanagh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Kavanagh lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily.
Kavanagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kavanagh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kavanagh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Kavanagh cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kavanagh moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kavanagh.
Griffiths defending well as Kavanagh loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Kavanagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kavanagh 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh!
A victorious Brody Kavanagh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 588
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Fuujin lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin goes for a double leg but Griffiths avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffiths continues to drive forward.
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Fuujin misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuujin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuujin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuujin misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.#T1#
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fuujin flicks out a counter leg kick but Griffiths steps away.
Griffiths swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Fuujin drives through with a takedown into Griffiths's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fuujin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffiths is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fuujin content to stall in guard here.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving. #T2#
Griffiths wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fuujin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Fuujin misses.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuujin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuujin throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Fuujin moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Fuujin moved away.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good jab.#T3#
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Fuujin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuujin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Fuujin off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Griffiths swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fuujin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the body.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fuujin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Fuujin checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Fuujin moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Fuujin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.#T4#
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fuujin throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Fuujin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fuujin backs up against the cage.
Fuujin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffiths lands with a nice body kick.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fuujin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fuujin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Griffiths will feel that in the morning.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths throws a head kick that half lands.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Fuujin throws a shot to the body.
Fuujin throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuujin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Fuujin.
Griffiths doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Fuujin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Griffiths looks to throw a body kick
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a body kick.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fuujin takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fuujin. Fuujin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuujin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Fuujin throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Fuujin looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Fuujin tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Fuujin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffiths checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Fuujin misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths dips to his left and cracks Fuujin with an uppercut!
Griffiths swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Fuujin jabs Griffiths right on the nose. Griffiths blinks but takes it well.
Fuujin throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fuujin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Fuujin throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Fuujin ducks under and follows up with a left that Fuujin also avoids with ease.#T3#
Fuujin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Fuujin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Fuujin should have avoided that one.
Fuujin ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Fuujin misses with a looping right.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Fuujin throws out a powerful jab.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuujin.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Fuujin's ribs.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Fuujin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Fuujin is out of range.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the head.
Fuujin throws a big shot that misses.
Fuujin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuujin jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fuujin digs a good body shot into Griffiths's ribs.
Fuujin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fuujin lands the left hand.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fuujin avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fuujin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Fuujin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffiths but Griffiths pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Fuujin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Fuujin's body.
Griffiths listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fuujin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Fuujin tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Fuujin lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Fuujin throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Fuujin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Fuujin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Fuujin blocks the low kick.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Fuujin's ribs.#T2#
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Fuujin.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffiths throws a jab when Fuujin was well out of range.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fuujin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuujin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Fuujin throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Fuujin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuujin tries a quick counter leg kick but Griffiths is wise to it.
Fuujin 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.
Griffiths motions for Fuujin to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuujin.
Fuujin cracks Griffiths with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuujin moves away.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fuujin doesn't seem bothered though.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Fuujin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffiths with a body shot.
Fuujin misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Fuujin moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuujin avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Fuujin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Fuujin lands a head shot.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.#T4#
Fuujin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fuujin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Fuujin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Fuujin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fuujin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fuujin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fuujin! But no joy.
Fuujin tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Fuujin connects with a high kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Jab by Fuujin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 580
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Souvlaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths. #TD#
Souvlaki scores with a takedown into Griffiths's guard.
Griffiths is controlling Souvlaki's posture.
Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffiths wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Griffiths looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. #T1#
Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Souvlaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffiths manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Griffiths got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souvlaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffiths has managed to get both his arms back between Souvlaki's legs - danger averted.
Griffiths controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Souvlaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souvlaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Souvlaki has an active guard here but Griffiths has managed to pass into half guard.
Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffiths perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Griffiths blocks the strikes from Souvlaki.
#T3#
Souvlaki is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souvlaki avoid being mounted?
Souvlaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souvlaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Souvlaki looking for subs off his back but Griffiths has passed one foot through into half guard.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Souvlaki trying to control but Griffiths postures up.
Souvlaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Souvlaki trying to hold on to Griffiths's head to control him but Griffiths postures up.
Griffiths prevents Souvlaki from improving his position.
Souvlaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Souvlaki connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souvlaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Souvlaki avoids the punch easily.
Souvlaki throws a big counter combination but Griffiths scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch but Souvlaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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 Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Souvlaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Souvlaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Souvlaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB#
Souvlaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Griffiths rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Souvlaki's guard! Nice work there by Griffiths!
Griffiths controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souvlaki controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself.
Souvlaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths controls from within his opponent's guard.
Archie Griffiths has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souvlaki looking to control.
#T1#
Souvlaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Souvlaki, not yet.
Souvlaki trying to strike off his back.
Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griffiths stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki.
Griffiths is stalling in the full guard.
Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Souvlaki is striking from the bottom but Griffiths uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Griffiths tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souvlaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souvlaki wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard.
Griffiths is taking a breather. Souvlaki 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.
Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souvlaki missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souvlaki clobbers Griffiths with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Griffiths as Souvlaki shoots in.
Souvlaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffiths circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Souvlaki down.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Souvlaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Souvlaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Souvlaki off balance momentarily.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souvlaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffiths is looking to slow Souvlaki down with leg kicks.
Griffiths takes a swing at Souvlaki's ribcage but misses.
Souvlaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffiths is fending him off so far but Souvlaki persists. Nope, Griffiths circles away and we're back to standing.
Souvlaki moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Souvlaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Griffiths. No joy for Souvlaki on that attempt.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Griffiths as Souvlaki shoots in.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Souvlaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffiths avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Souvlaki's head.
Griffiths lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffiths stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body.
Griffiths stalling the fight.
Griffiths has Souvlaki pressed against the cage.
A short left from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage. #BC2#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Souvlaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths tries to clinch but Souvlaki moves out of range.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and Souvlaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Souvlaki moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Souvlaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Souvlaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Souvlaki off balance momentarily.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffiths let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Souvlaki throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Souvlaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souvlaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths. #TD#
Souvlaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffiths is trying to defend but Souvlaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths wants to control but Souvlaki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Griffiths is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffiths trying to control here.
Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Souvlaki wants to pass to mount but Griffiths is defending the position.
Griffiths trying to control but Souvlaki postures up.
Souvlaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffiths keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffiths does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffiths keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souvlaki throws a strike but Griffiths avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffiths works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Souvlaki throws a strike but Griffiths rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Souvlaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Griffiths looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffiths is one step ahead there.
Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki is striking from the bottom but Griffiths uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Griffiths working over Souvlaki with some ground and pound. Souvlaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Souvlaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Griffiths prevents Souvlaki from improving his position.
Griffiths moves nicely into side control. #T4#
Griffiths working away.
Souvlaki tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Souvlaki tries to improve position but can't.
Souvlaki trying to remain calm as Griffiths controls from the top position.
Griffiths passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Souvlaki!
Souvlaki wants to control but Griffiths is having none of it.
Griffiths looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souvlaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffiths 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
After winning the bout, Archie Griffiths thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Lim shrugs it off though.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Lim misses its target.
Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Lim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lim checks the leg kick.
It appears Lim was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lim is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Lim is out of range.
Lim is looking to counter punch.
Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Griffiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Griffiths lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Griffiths manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Lim does it's job there.
Griffiths tests Lim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lim moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lim.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim feints a jab promting Griffiths to slip. Lim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Griffiths slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lim throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim misses the jab.
Charlie Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Lim throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Lim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lim swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.#T2#
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Lim throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Griffiths gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Lim breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths moves out of range as Lim throws a body kick.
Lim swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a head kick. That will keep Lim thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Griffiths rushes Lim and presses him up against the cage.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Lim manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lim.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lim.
Lim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Lim misses with a looping left.
Lim defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lim's sensitive parts.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lim walks into a straight right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lim throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Lim's head back.
Lim misses with a left hand
and Griffiths counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lim takes one to the side of the head.
Good work by Lim as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lim.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lim connects with a body shot.#T4#
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but Lim slips the punch.
Lim fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griffiths just manages to avoid it.
Lim scores with a jab.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
Griffiths has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Lim in the body.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lim sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Lim misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Griffiths checks the leg kick.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Charlie Lim is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but Lim is out of range.
Griffiths swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lim moves away.
Lim checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lim's calf.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hook but Lim avoids it easily.
Griffiths moves out of range as Lim throws a body kick.
Griffiths lands a front kick.#T1#
Lim ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lim shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffiths eats them both and turns towards Lim to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lim checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Lim throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Lim misses with a hook.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lim's sensitive parts.
Lim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Lim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lim cracks Griffiths with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Lim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griffiths slips a jab from Lim.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lim is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Lim staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lim crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Lim gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Lim manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Lim swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Griffiths's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Lim moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Lim down.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lim.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lim throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a one-two to the body.
Lim throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lim will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths thumps Lim with a low kick.
Lim throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lim on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lim misses with a few strikes there.
Lim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick
and Lim counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lim.
Nice defenses there by Lim.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Lim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Lim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Lim is out of range.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Lim.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths with a hook.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Lim sees coming a mile off.
Lim tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffiths avoided it.
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Lim swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lim circles away quickly and effectively.
Lim slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim misses with the combination.
Griffiths swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lim lands with a hook. Griffiths tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Lim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Lim tries to land a leg kick but Griffiths saw it coming and moves away.
Lim throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lim.
Lim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a straight right. Lim didn't see that one coming.
Lim staying out of range there.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Lim scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Lim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths scores with a nice body kick.
Lim throws a sloppy head kick
letting Griffiths counter with a right hand.
Lim walks forward, straight into a front kick 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!
Griffiths moves out of range as Lim throws a body kick.
Griffiths was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Lim cracks a nice hook into Griffiths's ribs.#T1#
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lim is out of range and Griffiths settles back down. #CL2#
Griffiths gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lim.
#BC#
Lim breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lim staying out of range there.
Lim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths wants to counter the offense by Lim and move into the clinch position.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Lim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Lim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but Lim shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Charlie Lim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lim slips under a jab.
Lim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths moves out of range as Lim strikes.
Lim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lim - that will leave a mark!
Lim lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lim.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
Griffiths follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lim cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Griffiths lands with a hook. Lim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Lim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Lim down.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
Lim works the jab nicely.
Lim throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Lim acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lim misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Lim.
The crowd cheers as Griffiths lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lim doesn't seem phased though.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Griffiths. Beautiful body shot.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Lim sets himself, and Griffiths steps forward looking for the clinch! Lim avoids it this time.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Lim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lim takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Lim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffiths.
A big right from Lim misses.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Lim.#CL2#
Lim tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lim can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lim just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Griffiths.
Well Griffiths 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie Lim!
Charlie Lim bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Laine is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Laine moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Griffiths throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laine's head.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine sets himself, and Griffiths steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.
Laine with a nice cross.
Griffiths takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffiths manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Griffiths rushes Laine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laine trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Our sources have told us that Laine has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
Griffiths tries to work over Laine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Laine has Griffiths pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griffiths tumbling to the mat - Laine dives into Griffiths's guard.
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now.
Laine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laine throwing strikes from guard but Griffiths blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laine wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving. #T2#
Laine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffiths is keeping the position for now.
Laine wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Laine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Griffiths pushes Laine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.#T3#
Griffiths lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine connects with the punch.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Laine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Jab by Laine.#T4#
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths is looking to clinch.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griffiths's hands.
Laine throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Laine.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Pako Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine misses with a takedown attempt - Griffiths sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laine moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Laine shrugs it off though.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine sizes up Griffiths with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffiths defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Laine. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffiths if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Laine.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffiths.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by 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!
Laine keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Laine checks it.
Laine throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Laine gets tackled into the cage by Griffiths. Griffiths maintains the clinch.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths is stalling here.
Laine lands a knee to the head.
Griffiths is looking to break free of the clinch but Laine has double underhooks.
Laine lands with a short shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths moves out of range as Laine strikes.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths slips a jab from Laine.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine lands the left hand.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Griffiths takes one on the button.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griffiths doesn't seem phased though.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laine checks a leg kick.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Griffiths's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffiths tries to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffiths lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laine at a distance.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine misses with a hook.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pako Laine will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffiths paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Laine.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Laine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffiths's half guard.
Laine is looking to stall here but Griffiths recovers full guard.
Laine tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffiths is retaining full guard. #T1#
Laine advances to half guard.
Griffiths wants to control but Laine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffiths trying to hold on to Laine's head to control him but Laine postures up.
Laine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffiths is not content to let Laine control the position.
Laine is looking to pass Griffiths's guard but actually Griffiths recovers to full guard. #T2#
Laine trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffiths swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffiths is controlling Laine's posture.
Laine trying to control but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Griffiths has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Griffiths replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laine blocks it well.
Laine swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Laine scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine punishes Griffiths's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Griffiths counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Laine misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Laine tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griffiths lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Laine lands a left hand.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laine.
Laine tries for a takedown. No joy.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Griffiths.
#BC2#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Laine moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.
Laine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffiths.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pako Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laine 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pako Laine!
Pako Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
UGD 107:Man Vs Doubdtfire
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Haze throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Haze.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
A big left from Haze misses.
Griffiths lands with a good body shot.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Haze stumbling back into the cage.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Haze checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Haze throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze slips under a jab.
Haze throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Haze dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haze is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griffiths rather than just go for the knockout.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Griffiths thumps Haze with a low kick.
Griffiths works the jab nicely.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
#TD2#
Haze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griffiths to the mat! Griffiths manages to get full guard. #ES#
Griffiths has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Haze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haze tries to land a front kick but Griffiths steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Haze. #CL#
Griffiths rushes Haze and presses him up against the cage.
Haze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haze throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Haze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haze darts in looking for a takedown but Griffiths gets double underhooks and turns Haze into the cage.
Haze throws a one two combo.
Haze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haze scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffiths as he connects with a hook.
Haze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Griffiths tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze misses with a shot to the body
and Griffiths counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.
Griffiths seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths thumps Haze with a low kick.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths stuns Haze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haze has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haze lands with a right hand.
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths lands a head kick. Haze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
Griffiths tries a low kick but Haze avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Haze coming out on top.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
Haze misses with a wild body shot.
Haze misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a left to the body.
Haze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffiths sizes up Haze with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Haze misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Haze looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffiths pushes Haze off but Haze dives into side control.
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!
Haze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Haze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haze throwing strikes but Griffiths manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Griffiths controlling from side mount. #T1#
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffiths just content to control the position.
Griffiths wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haze keeps working.
Haze is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Griffiths's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haze manages to get to full guard.
Haze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffiths showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Haze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Griffiths looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haze wants to improve his position but instead Griffiths has moved into half guard.
Griffiths is pressing down on Haze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haze is holding on for now.
Haze missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haze wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffiths takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Haze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haze moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffiths. Haze shrugs it off though.
Haze tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Griffiths gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze lands with a right to the head.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze.
Haze takes a shot to the head.
Haze prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haze scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Haze tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffiths there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haze scores with a kick to the midsection.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Haze lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Haze down.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Haze moves out of range.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a jab to the body
and Haze counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffiths with a jab.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haze throws out the jab.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Haze moved away.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Griffiths looks to throw a body kick
and Haze counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haze is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Haze moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze lands a body shot.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
It looked like Griffiths was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Haze moves out of range easily.
Haze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Haze jumps back.
Haze misses the body punch
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haze!
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Haze takes it in his stride.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Haze slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Haze lands with a hook. Griffiths tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths defending well as Haze loads up on a big left hand.
Haze swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Haze in the body.
Haze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands the left hand.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Haze coming out on top.
Haze misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Haze tries to land a leg kick but Griffiths saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths thuds his shin into the meat of Haze's side.#T4#
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haze.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Griffiths counters by clinching up.
A short right from Haze on the inside.
I was talking to Griffiths's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Haze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
Haze scores a nice knee to the body.
Griffiths lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffiths - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Haze lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haze lands a knee to the head.
Haze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jerry Haze.
I think Griffiths 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 106:Bixby Vs Hill
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Haze throws a nice looking combination but Griffiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
Haze raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Haze slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Haze throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a low kick, right behind Haze 's knee.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Haze misses.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Haze let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a body kick.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Haze.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haze checks it well.
Haze takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Griffiths throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Haze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Haze avoids it.
Haze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Griffiths fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haze, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffiths lands a shot to the body.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Haze looking to slow down the pace here.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griffiths lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haze blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Haze is trying to trip Griffiths. He has hold of a leg but Griffiths is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Haze persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffiths has wrist control.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffiths has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haze working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haze is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffiths has wrist control.
Griffiths utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Haze with a nice head shot there.
Haze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haze is fighting to break Griffiths's control of his arms but Griffiths is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haze throws a big elbow that misses.
Haze lands a couple of digs.
Haze trying to control but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Griffiths working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze.
Haze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffiths works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffiths is controlling Haze's posture.
Griffiths is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Haze has his hands clasped together around Griffiths's back. He's all about the action.
Griffiths prevents Haze from improving his position.
Griffiths content to control rather than advance.
Haze wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Haze.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haze.
Haze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths is looking to counter punch.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Haze's ribs.
Haze misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Haze now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze goes for a double leg but Griffiths avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffiths continues to drive forward.#T1#
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffiths looks to clinch
and Haze counters with a left to the body.
Haze throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Jerry Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haze tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths slips a jab from Haze.
Griffiths tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haze manages to circle out of the way.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Haze is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Haze misses with a kick to the body
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths darts in trying to clinch
and Haze counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffiths swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Haze throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
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!
Haze motions for Griffiths to come forward. Haze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haze's calf.
Haze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Griffiths swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haze.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
Haze thuds his right hand into Griffiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Haze's knee but Haze avoids it well.
Haze throws a body kick that misses.
Haze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Haze lands a head shot.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haze shoots for a takedown but Griffiths saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haze moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
#T3#
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Haze jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD2#
Haze shoots in and gets a takedown into Griffiths's guard.#ES#
Griffiths has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Griffiths lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haze connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Griffiths swinging wildly here.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
Griffiths thows a body kick. Haze tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Haze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Haze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haze's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Haze with a jab.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerry Haze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haze throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze lands an overhand right.
Griffiths connects with a body shot that sends Haze's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Haze blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haze manages to circle out of the way.
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Good shot there by Haze.
Haze throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely.
Haze throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haze slips under a jab.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Haze's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.#T1#
A jab from Haze misses.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Haze throws out a powerful jab.
Haze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a good, hard body kick but Haze shrugs it off.
Haze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Haze.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haze crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Haze gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Haze manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Haze thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haze checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Griffiths with a hook.#T2#
Haze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haze manages to circle out of the way.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Haze moved away.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze moves out of range of the body kick.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haze takes one on the button.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haze.
Haze throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths cracks Haze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haze throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Haze looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Haze lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Haze is looking to land body kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Haze checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haze misses with a hook to the body
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze throws a good cross that connects.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Haze misses its intended target.
Haze throws a lazy body kick
and Griffiths counters with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Haze.
Haze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haze doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haze misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Haze saw that one coming.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Griffiths backs off Haze throws a huge counter combo but Griffiths manages to avoid it all.
Haze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
Haze lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Haze.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Haze takes it in his stride.
Haze walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
UGD 103:Cotto Vs Bixby
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
Griffiths slips under a jab from La Bor.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and La Bor counters with a three punch combo that has Griffiths backing up. Griffiths nods at La Bor to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffiths has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arcalimon Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
La Bor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces La Bor back to the cage. Griffiths follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. La Bor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Griffiths pushes him away.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
and La Bor counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1##CL#
Griffiths rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
La Bor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor lands with a short shot to the head.
La Bor scores with a shot to the side of Griffiths's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from La Bor. #BC2#
La Bor manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for La Bor's leg but La Bor calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Griffiths.
La Bor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from La Bor.
Griffiths motions for La Bor to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
La Bor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but La Bor ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at La Bor's knee but La Bor avoids it well.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that is checked
and La Bor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
#T3#
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Bor moves away.#CL#
Griffiths gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Bor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffiths trying to stall but La Bor improves his position.
La Bor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
A short uppercut from La Bor. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but La Bor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
La Bor stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths slips under a jab from La Bor.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor checks a low kick from Griffiths.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target. #T4#
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Griffiths has taken the fight to the clinch.
La Bor misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from La Bor.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor misses with a body punch.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La Bor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griffiths seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if La Bor can turn it around.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffiths just leaning against La Bor, taking a breather.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La Bor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor misses with a hook.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La Bor.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Bor's head backwards.
La Bor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Bor is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
La Bor jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
Griffiths takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.#T1#
Griffiths blocks a jab.
La Bor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
La Bor moves out of range of the body kick.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Griffiths and move into the clinch position.
La Bor keeps the fight on the outside.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Griffiths connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
La Bor misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths closes the distance but La Bor moves to the side
and La Bor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Jab from La Bor.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
As La Bor backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by La Bor.
Good shot there by Griffiths.
La Bor misses with a body shot.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. La Bor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a leg kick.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La Bor's hands.
La Bor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
La Bor walks into a stiff left hand from Griffiths.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffiths checks the leg kick.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into La Bor's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow La Bor down.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
La Bor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor scores with a punch to the head.
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Griffiths shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but La Bor avoids it.
La Bor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by La Bor.
Griffiths is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily.
La Bor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as La Bor checks a leg kick.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La Bor.#T1#
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La Bor on the side of the head.
La Bor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Bor thows a left - swing and a miss!
La Bor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Griffiths pushes him away.
A swing and a miss from La Bor.
La Bor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body
and La Bor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffiths looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griffiths tries to clinch
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
La Bor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A telegraphed right hand from La Bor misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Bor.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
La Bor tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Bor throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
La Bor pushes Griffiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that La Bor avoids nicely.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
La Bor throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
La Bor throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths scores with a nice strike.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends La Bor stumbling back into the cage.
La Bor moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.#T4#
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a hook but La Bor avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Bor! But no joy.#CL#
Griffiths has closed the distance and engaged La Bor in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
La Bor throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and La Bor only half commits.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La Bor - that will leave a mark!
Griffiths thumps La Bor with a low kick.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
I think Griffiths 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A very excited looking Archie Griffiths 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:
UGD 100:Justice Vs Cotto
Date: Feb 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Laine misses.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Laine.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Laine.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Laine misses with the combination.
Griffiths closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths misses with a body punch
and Laine counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
Griffiths lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griffiths did well to prevent Laine getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Laine seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Griffiths avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Griffiths trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Laine seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Laine is working for a kimura but Griffiths is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffiths is looking for a sweep. Laine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laine trying to control from half guard but Griffiths is working away.
Laine wants to advance to full mount but Griffiths doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Griffiths has his hands on Laine's head, controlling the position.
Laine pushes down on Griffiths's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffiths defending well though.
Griffiths keeping control of the position.
Griffiths is refusing to be controlled, as Laine sits in half guard. #T3#
Laine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Laine is trying to work for a kimura but Griffiths is defending well.
Laine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffiths does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffiths wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laine tries to clinch there but Griffiths circles away.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Laine misses the target.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Laine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls well. He's pushed Laine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Pako Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Laine cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
Laine tries to clinch
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths lands a jab to the head.
Griffiths misses with a double jab
and Laine counters with a nice body shot.
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 Pako Laine will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Griffiths keeps Laine at a distance using the push kick.
Griffiths checks a leg kick.
Griffiths wants to counter the offense by Laine and move into the clinch position.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Griffiths looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Laine tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Laine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Laine fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Laine.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths lands the left hand.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Laine.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Laine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Laine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Laine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine slips a jab and a cross from Griffiths.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Laine closes the distance and pushes Griffiths back into the cage.
Griffiths lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Laine won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Laine.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine has Griffiths pressed against the cage, preventing Griffiths from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffiths looking to slow down the pace here.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffiths has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griffiths working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Laine.
#BC2#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot.
Laine misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffiths. #BC2#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths thuds his shin into the meat of Laine's side.
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!
Laine missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laine.
Laine tries to clinch up.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Laine moves into the clinch.
Laine lands a knee to the body.
Griffiths looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laine.
Griffiths lands a jab to the nose.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine sets himself, and Griffiths steps forward looking for the clinch! Laine avoids it this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Laine blocks the low kick.#T1#
Laine misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Laine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffiths keeps working. #SUB#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffiths doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Griffiths slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Griffiths is controlling Laine's posture.
Griffiths is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Laine wants to get back to full guard.
Laine wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Laine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffiths is trying to control the action in half guard but Laine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Griffiths looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laine is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Griffiths jumps into side control!
Laine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffiths wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffiths is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Laine looks to move to half guard but instead Griffiths has passed into mount! Damn!
Griffiths controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Griffiths prevents Laine from improving his position.
Laine trying to get back to full guard but Griffiths takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laine is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Archie Griffiths just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Laine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Pako Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Laine lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Griffiths off balance momentarily.
Griffiths doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and Laine counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Laine off balance momentarily.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laine 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.
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffiths has time to react.
Laine lands with a cross.
Laine throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Laine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine shoots in and drives through. Griffiths sprawls well.#CL2#
Griffiths pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Laine back against the cage.
Laine misses with a knee to the head.
Griffiths throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths lands a left hand.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as Laine controls the action.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laine.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Laine.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Laine has Griffiths pressed against the cage, preventing Griffiths from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Laine controls his hands.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffiths presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Laine.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffiths manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Laine blocks it.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths stalling.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine pushes Griffiths back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laine gets through Griffiths's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Archie Griffiths seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Laine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laine.
Laine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Laine wants to control but Griffiths is keeping him busy.
Laine slows the pace down.
Griffiths can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pako Laine had his way with Archie Griffiths in 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. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Griffiths takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Laine is trying to pull guard but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Laine lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laine.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laines head.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
Laine misses with a knee to the head.
Griffiths lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laine backwards.
Griffiths has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Laine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Griffiths can turn it around.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
Laine missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Laine throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Griffiths works the jab nicely.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Laine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from Laine.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine misses with a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Griffiths moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.#T2#
Laine checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Laine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffiths on the side of the head.
Laine swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Laine moves away and avoids it.
Laine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Griffiths gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Laine is stalling in the full guard.
Griffiths wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Laine postures up.
Griffiths keeping full guard, as Laine tries to pass.
Laine pushing down on Griffiths's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffiths tries to roll over but Laine keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffiths is trying is best to control the position here.
Pako Laine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laine controlling the action here.
Laine tries to pass to full mount but Griffiths defends it.
Laine wants to take a breather but Griffiths is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Griffiths.
I think Griffiths 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pako Laine!
Pako Laine tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
UGD 98:Man Vs Keenan
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffiths paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffiths motions for World Citizen to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
World Citizen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffiths looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
World Citizen swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks World Citizen off balance momentarily.
A head kick by World Citizen misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles World Citizen's knee momentarily.
World Citizen checks a low kick from Griffiths.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
World Citizen just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths swings for the body but World Citizen moves out of range.
World Citizen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths lands a jab to the nose.
World Citizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths sets himself, and World Citizen steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffiths avoids it this time.
World Citizen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Griffiths scores with a kick to the midsection.
World Citizen takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths tried to counter with a leg kick but World Citizen avoided it.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses World Citizen's front leg but catches the back leg as World Citizen tries to avoid it.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
World Citizen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
World Citizen defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths cracks World Citizen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
World Citizen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griffiths finds it's way round the side to connect with World Citizen's head.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
World Citizen throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
World Citizen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles World Citizen's knee momentarily.
World Citizen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from World Citizen.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking hook.
World Citizen throws a head kick that misses.
World Citizen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griffiths rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but World Citizen was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
World Citizen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths looks to throw the jab but World Citizen is out of range.
World Citizen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
World Citizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths tests World Citizen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
World Citizen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and World Citizen moves out of range easily.
World Citizen throws a fast counter high kick but Griffiths manages to duck under it in time.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but World Citizen moves his leg out of the way.
World Citizen connects with a body shot that sends Griffiths's belly button to the back.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but World Citizen ducks down to avoid it.
World Citizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
World Citizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by World Citizen.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffiths duly obliges.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from World Citizen misses the target.
World Citizen throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Griffiths tries to break free but World Citizen pushes him back against the cage.
World Citizen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
World Citizen has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
#T4#
World Citizen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffiths prevents a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from World Citizen.
World Citizen tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths trying to stall but World Citizen improves his position.
Griffiths pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
World Citizen is leaning against Griffiths and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
World Citizen struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by World Citizen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by World Citizen.
World Citizen misses the body punch
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but World Citizen saw that one coming.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but World Citizen is just out of range.
World Citizen takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
World Citizen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
World Citizen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
World Citizen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
A clash of legs there as World Citizen blocks the low kick.
World Citizen tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Griffiths drives through and clinches with World Citizen against the cage.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffiths just misses with a elbow thrown towards World Citizen's brow.
Griffiths content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World Citizen can do to turn this around?
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
World Citizen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
Griffiths is looking to break free of the clinch but World Citizen has double underhooks.
Griffiths gets through World Citizen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.
World Citizen tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing World Citizen back against the cage.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
As World Citizen backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
World Citizen misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Griffiths has managed to clinch.
World Citizen lands a hook to the side of the head.
World Citizen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
World Citizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
World Citizen working aggressively here.
World Citizen blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down World Citizen.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from World Citizen.
World Citizen being controlled against the cage.
Griffiths looking to slow down the pace here.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Griffiths wants to break free but World Citizen has control.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as World Citizen controls the action.
Archie Griffiths has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffiths tries to circle away but World Citizen has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from World Citizen.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
World Citizen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but World Citizen is keeping busy.
World Citizen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
World Citizen takes a shot to the head.
World Citizen misses with a hook to the ribs.
World Citizen digs a right hand underneath Griffiths's ribcage. Griffiths let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
World Citizen swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from World Citizen.#T4#
World Citizen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
World Citizen takes one to the side of the head.
World Citizen moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from World Citizen.#CL#
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
World Citizen misses with a punch to the body.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
World Citizen presses Griffiths against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths trying to control the position but instead, World Citizen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffiths into the cage.
World Citizen lands with a right to the head.
Griffiths lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffiths gets through World Citizen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from World Citizen misses.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths fakes a jab and throws a low kick but World Citizen checks it well.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffiths throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and World Citizen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by World Citizen.
World Citizen misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths lands a jab.
World Citizen missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but World Citizen moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from World Citizen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but World Citizen seems unphased.
World Citizen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but World Citizen is avoiding it.
World Citizen takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Griffiths digs a good hook to World Citizen's body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but World Citizen checks it.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and World Citizen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
World Citizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from World Citizen.
World Citizen misses the shot to the body.
World Citizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
World Citizen jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
World Citizen looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. World Citizen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths tries a low kick but World Citizen avoids it.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
World Citizen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
World Citizen lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from World Citizen.
#T2#
World Citizen jabs Griffiths to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but World Citizen seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
World Citizen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
Griffiths swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
World Citizen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by World Citizen as he checks the leg kick.
World Citizen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and World Citizen counters with a left to the body.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
World Citizen swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
World Citizen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
World Citizen takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Griffiths throws a quick head kick that skims the top of World Citizen's head.
Griffiths feints and then cracks World Citizen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow World Citizen down.
A head kick misses from World Citizen.
Griffiths tries to counter by moving into the clinch but World Citizen manages to circle out of the way.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
World Citizen misses with a body shot.
Griffiths misses the jab.
World Citizen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by World Citizen.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between World Citizen's hands.
World Citizen takes a jab right on the kisser.
World Citizen throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
World Citizen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
World Citizen needs to keep his hands up - Griffiths had a free shot at his head there.
World Citizen throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
World Citizen takes one to the chin there.
Griffiths tries to work over World Citizen's front leg with a kick but World Citizen checks it.
World Citizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths wants to slow World Citizen down by chopping away at his legs.
World Citizen throws a sloppy head kick and Griffiths moves out of range easily.
A big left from World Citizen misses.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
World Citizen scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griffiths pushes World Citizen away with a front kick.
World Citizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
World Citizen lands a right hook to the body.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 92:Munson Vs Seagram
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Lord avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
A nice side step and Lord releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lord is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Lord moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Lord.
Griffiths thows a body kick. Lord tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffiths scores with a three punch combo!
Lord lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Griffiths has Lord up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord wants to break free but Griffiths has control.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Griffiths misses with a right hand
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.
Lord misses with a hook
and Griffiths counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lord lands with a cross.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Lord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Lord moved away.
Lord checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lord! But no joy.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but Lord pushes him off.#CL#
Griffiths rushes Lord and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lord is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffiths thinking.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffiths connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lord. Lord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffiths misses with a hook
and Lord counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Griffiths defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lord.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Lord does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lord is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffiths with a body shot.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths stuns Lord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Griffiths throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Lord to counter with a crisp jab.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lord throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Griffiths tries to counter by clinching up but Lord breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lord has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Lord misses
and Griffiths counters with a head kick.
Lord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.
Lord throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Lord.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Lord avoids it.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Lord jumps back.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffiths thinking.
Lord avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lord.
Lord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Lord is avoiding it.
A cross from Griffiths lands.#CL2#
Lord clinches.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.#T1#
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Lord circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lord swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord.
Griffiths sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lord misses with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Lord.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Lord sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Lord moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lord.
Griffiths darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Lord throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lord cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Griffiths fakes the leg kick and cracks Lord in the body.
Griffiths cracks Lord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lord throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffiths duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Lord throws a right and a left that Griffiths avoids nicely. #T4#
Lord thuds his right hand into Griffiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lord dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Lord does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffiths walks into a left hand.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lord can do to turn this around?
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Lord counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Griffiths has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Lord.
Griffiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Lord moves into range and clinches up with Griffiths.
Griffiths stalls.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Griffiths gets through Lord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Lord avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Lord breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths lands with a nice body kick.
Griffiths closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lord misses with a shot to the body
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lord misses with a hook.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths lands a jab to Lord's midsection.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Griffiths checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griffiths lands with a hook. Lord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Lord goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lord connects with a body shot.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Lord tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Lord.
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Griffiths digs a right hand into Lord's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lord's gas tank. #T3##BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Lord throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Lord misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Lord checks a leg kick.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Lord ducks under and follows up with a left that Lord also avoids with ease.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Lord.
Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Lord.
Lord fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lord moves away.
Lord avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Lord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffiths - that will leave a mark!
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Lord avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Griffiths is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lord is looking for the big counter here.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Lord moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A relieved looking Archie Griffiths thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Cabrera motions for Griffiths to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch combination from Cabrera misses.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Cabrera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cabrera lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Cabrera motions for Griffiths to come forward. Cabrera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Cabrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cabrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffiths, which made it look bad.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Griffiths counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Griffiths moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
Cabrera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Nice straight punches there by Cabrera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cabrera.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Cabrera digs a good body shot into Griffiths's ribs.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cabrera misses with a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cabrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera grinds an elbow into Griffiths's temple. #T2#
Cabrera controlling from side mount.
Cabrera with the ground and pound but Griffiths regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Griffiths is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cabrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cabrera in particular looking to stall.
Griffiths is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cabrera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cabrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Griffiths is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Cabrera thows a huge punch but Griffiths dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Cabrera is working for a submission of some sort.
Cabrera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cabrera trying to mount his opponent but Griffiths defends it.
Griffiths is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Cabrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffiths taking some punishment here, with Cabrera in his half guard.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
Cabrera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cabrera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cabrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabrera landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cabrera trying to control the pace.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cabrera trying to control from Griffiths's half guard. Griffiths has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helix Cabrera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cabrera is defended easily by Griffiths.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Cabrera pushes him away.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cabrera's head backwards.
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cabrera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffiths has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffiths can do to turn this around?
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cabrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Cabrera saw it coming and moves away.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Cabrera avoids it.
Griffiths wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Cabrera's knee but Cabrera avoids it well.
Cabrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cabrera is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Cabrera down.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cabrera if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cabrera moves out of range.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cabreras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cabrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffiths displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a swing at Cabrera's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Griffiths takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Griffiths down.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabrera.
Cabrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but Cabrera shakes him off and moves away.
Helix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabrera throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cabrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cabrera drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cabrera has a takedown stuffed.
Cabrera throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Cabrera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Griffiths lands.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Griffiths throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Cabrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cabrera is stalling here. Griffiths is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cabrera seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffiths has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths controlling the position from side mount.
Cabrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cabrera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Griffiths has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cabrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Griffiths has a good base and remains in mount.
Cabrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.
Griffiths trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
No luck for Cabrera with that takedown attempt.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Cabrera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cabrera wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Cabrera misses with a low kick as Griffiths jumps back.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cabrera misses with a looping left.#T1#
Griffiths dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabrera. That did some damage!
Cabrera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cabrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Cabrera throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths throws a nice head kick!
Cabrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cabrera.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cabrera avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Cabrera. #T2#
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cabrera sets himself, and Griffiths steps forward looking for the clinch! Cabrera avoids it this time.
Cabrera shoots in but Griffiths avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cabrera is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Cabrera.
Griffiths takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffiths misses with a wild combination.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Cabrera is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cabrera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Cabrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Cabrera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helix Cabrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Griffiths tries to clinch there but Cabrera circles away.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffiths checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Cabrera closes the distance and clinches up with Griffiths, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes Griffiths against the cage but Griffiths circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Griffiths coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffiths - that will leave a mark!
Cabrera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Griffiths keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffiths looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cabrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths slips a jab from Cabrera.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
Cabrera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Cabrera thows a leg kick but Griffiths checks it
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths checks a low kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Cabrera is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffiths 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A victorious Archie Griffiths 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:
UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper scores with a body shot.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Griffiths is looking to counter the offense by Popper and move into the clinch.
Griffiths thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffiths walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Griffiths's head coaches at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper.
#T1#
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Popper.#CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
Popper blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths.
Nice body punch from Griffiths - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popper prevents a body shot from Griffiths. #BC2#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths slips a jab from Popper.
Griffiths pushes Popper away with a front kick.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
Popper cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Griffiths goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Popper throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Popper scores with a four punch combination!
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Popper cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths jabs Popper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Popper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Popper.
Griffiths throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but Popper seems unphased.
Griffiths thumps Popper with a low kick.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Popper's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Griffiths throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.#T4#
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.
Popper blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Popper tries to get set, Griffiths tries to push him back and clinch up but Popper manages to avoid the attempt.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Griffiths clinches up against the cage.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Griffiths - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Popper misses the jab.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Popper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but Popper pushes him off.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Popper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Popper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Popper.
Griffiths lunges at Popper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popper's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths. #T3#
Popper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffithss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths tries to counter by clinching up but Popper breaks away and moves out of range.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths motions for Popper to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popper throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Popper misses.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
letting Popper counter with a right hand. #T4#
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Popper throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffiths counters with a good low kick that Popper was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Griffiths counters by clinching up.
Griffiths gets through Popper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper scores with a body shot.
Griffiths takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Popper's head back.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popper misses with a looping left.
Griffiths quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Griffiths tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Popper's knee but Popper avoids it well.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Popper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popper down. #T3#
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Popper's head back.
Popper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Popper's leg. Popper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Popper loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Griffiths jabs at Popper's body.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popper's knee momentarily.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bung Popper was interviewed post fight and said 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.
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Event:
UGD 76:Perry Vs Moore
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Griffiths scores with a four punch combination!
Tyraanicao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyraanicao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyraanicao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyraanicao momentarily.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyraanicao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffiths throws a jab when Tyraanicao was well out of range.
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!
Good leg kick by Tyraanicao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyraanicao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths moves out of range as Tyraanicao throws a body kick.
Griffiths catches Tyraanicao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griffiths swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Griffiths lands a head kick!
#T1#
Griffiths misses the jab.
Griffiths connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyraanicao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths swings for the body but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Tyraanicao thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good shot there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyraanicao there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyraanicao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyraanicao motions for Griffiths to come forward. Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tyraanicao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Tyraanicao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyraanicao is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Griffiths scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffiths feints and then cracks Tyraanicao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyraanicao down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to clinch there but Tyraanicao circles away.
Griffiths steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyraanicao. That one must have hurt.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Griffiths lands a jab to Tyraanicao's midsection.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths cracks Tyraanicao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Tyraanicao tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Tyraanicao avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Tyraanicao's ribs.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyraanicao throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Tyraanicao throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths tries to clinch
and Tyraanicao counters with a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a hook but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Tyraanicao cracks Griffiths with an open hand slap.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.#CL#
Tyraanicao gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Griffiths stalling in the clinch but Tyraanicao improves position.
Tyraanicao stalling.
Tyraanicao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Tyraanicao successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Tyraanicao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffiths escapes and throws Tyraanicao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tyraanicao is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyraanicao tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths 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#
Griffiths swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyraanicao.
Griffiths cracks Tyraanicao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyraanicao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffiths.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyraanicao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Tyraanicao moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch up.
Griffiths was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Griffiths gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffiths walks away with a smile on his face. Tyraanicao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tyraanicao.
Griffiths looks to throw a body kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Griffiths 's knee.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but Tyraanicao moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyraanicao as he connects with a hook.
Tyraanicao needs to keep his hands up - Griffiths had a free shot at his head there.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyraanicao.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyraanicao. That snapped Griffiths's head back.
Tyraanicao throws a solid leg kick but Griffiths takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyraanicao.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a push kick but Tyraanicao slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tyraanicao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyraanicao checks a leg kick.
Tyraanicao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths throws a nice head kick!
Tyraanicao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyraanicao tries to clinch up but Griffiths circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyraanicao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Tyraanicao moves out of range.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Tyraanicao's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Griffiths.#T3#
Tyraanicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Tyraanicao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffiths. That did some damage!
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Tyraanicao misses.
Tyraanicao backing away here, and Griffiths unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyraanicao throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it.
Tyraanicao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyraanicao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao misses with a leg kick
enabling Griffiths to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyraanicao wants to clinch.
Griffiths keeps Tyraanicao at a distance using the push kick.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths clobbers Tyraanicao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Tyraanicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Tyraanicao.
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyraanicao on the side of the head.
Tyraanicao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths blocks a leg kick.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
A solid body kick from Griffiths.
Tyraanicao throws a chopping leg kick but Griffiths manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tyraanicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Griffiths fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyraanicao, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyraanicao takes a shot to the head.
Tyraanicao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Tyraanicao back against the cage.
Tyraanicao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
A jab lands there for Tyraanicao.
Griffiths connects with a crisp jab.
Tyraanicao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Tyraanicao sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
That kick from Tyraanicao tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Griffiths misses
and Tyraanicao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths takes one on the button.
Griffiths punishes Tyraanicao's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyraanicao slips under a jab from Griffiths.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
Griffiths swings widly with a right hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffiths thinking.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tyraanicao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyraanicao throws the kick towards the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Tyraanicao throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyraanicao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Griffiths
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Griffiths 's knee.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Tyraanicao scores with a jab. Griffiths acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Tyraanicao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Tyraanicao.
#T3#
Tyraanicao blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a lazy body kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Tyraanicao sees coming a mile off.
Tyraanicao throws a counter high kick but Griffiths was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tyraanicao misses with a head kick.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Tyraanicao slips a jab from Griffiths.
Tyraanicao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Tyraanicao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyraanicao tried to counter with a leg kick but Griffiths avoided it.
Tyraanicao fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffiths in the body. #CL#
Tyraanicao clinches up with Griffiths and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Tyraanicao avoiding damage.
Tyraanicao tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Tyraanicao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Griffiths to keep the fight standing.
Tyraanicao misses with some punches.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Griffiths is trying to push Tyraanicao away but Tyraanicao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyraanicao pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Tyraanicao on the inside.
Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiths lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Bostar Tyraanicao had this to say: 'Shit, I need to fuck a goat.'.
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Event:
UGD 66:Palmer Vs Man
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffiths slips under a jab from La Bor.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths walks into a stiff left hand from La Bor.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Bor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
La Bor blocks a jab.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths drops his hands momentarily and La Bor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
La Bor gets tackled into the cage by Griffiths. Griffiths maintains the clinch.
La Bor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as La Bor controls the action.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a shot to the body.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffiths.
Griffiths swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Bor.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Griffiths's ribs.
Griffiths slips a jab from La Bor.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor tries to clinch up.
And Griffiths responds with a good body kick, but La Bor manages to step out the way in time.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.#T2#
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and La Bor counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
La Bor checks a leg kick nicely.
La Bor misses with a hook.
Griffiths is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La Bor rather than just go for the knockout.
La Bor lands a right hook to the body.
Griffiths takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths misses with a body shot
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffiths eats them both and turns towards La Bor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target. #T3#
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
La Bor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
La Bor misses with a left hand
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Bor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
La Bor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La Bor there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through La Bor's defenses. #T4#
Good shot there by 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!
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffiths is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but La Bor moved away.
Griffiths looks to land a right hand but La Bor moved out of range.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
Griffiths checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La Bor has time to react.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Bor's sensitive parts.
La Bor misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La Bor scores with a nice head shot.
La Bor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths slips a straight right by La Bor.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
La Bor walks into a jab.
La Bor looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
La Bor throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a left to the body.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but La Bor pushes him away.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
Griffiths throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but La Bor shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks La Bor off balance momentarily.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Bor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with the combination.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Bor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
La Bor lands an overhand right.
La Bor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. La Bor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Griffiths didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
La Bor defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
La Bor checks the leg kick.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths counters with a body kick.
La Bor misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Griffiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
A combination from Griffiths does no damage.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths tests La Bor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
La Bor wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffiths doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Bor moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffiths tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but La Bor moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
La Bor blocks the body kick.
Griffiths takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Bor.
#T1#
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
La Bor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor connects with a crisp jab.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
La Bor scores with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
An attempted straight right counter from La Bor misses the target.
La Bor misses the jab.
Griffiths misses with a combination
and La Bor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffiths thinking.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
La Bor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a left to the body.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
La Bor with a jab.
La Bor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
La Bor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
Griffiths defending well as La Bor loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of La Bor's head but La Bor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and La Bor moves out of range easily. #T3#
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Bor.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
La Bor stuns Griffiths with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - La Bor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Bor swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffiths's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor misses with the head strike.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Griffiths tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
I was talking to La Bor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Griffiths will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning La Bor up against the cage.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from La Bor.
Griffiths lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
#BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffiths, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Griffiths.
Well Griffiths has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UGD 62:Wayne Vs Hart
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffiths takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. Fu Tu saw that one coming.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu Tu circles away.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths connects with a crisp jab.
Fu Tu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fu Tu avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fu Tu. Fu Tu obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Fu Tu to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fu Tu counter with a right hand.
Griffiths misses with a left hand
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Fu Tu saw that one coming. #T1#
Griffiths throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Griffiths throws a leg kick which misses Fu Tu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fu Tu tries to avoid it.
Griffiths is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the head.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fu Tu has time to react.#CL2#
Fu Tu gets tackled into the cage by Griffiths. Griffiths maintains the clinch.
Fu Tu misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fu Tu breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths connects with a looping right hand.
Fu Tu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fu Tu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffiths thuds his shin into the meat of Fu Tu's side.
Griffiths cracks Fu Tu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it
enabling Fu Tu to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffiths has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths connects with a body shot that sends Fu Tu's belly button to the back.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths. #T3#
Fu Tu walks into a stiff left hand from Griffiths.
Fu Tu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffiths looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Fu Tu.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fu Tu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fu Tu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffiths tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Fu Tu misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Griffiths counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fu Tu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Griffiths wants to clinch.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fu Tu scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Fu Tu's knee but Fu Tu avoids it well.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fu Tu is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fu Tus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Fu Tu's head back.
Griffiths throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffiths slips a jab from Fu Tu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fu Tu scores with the left hand. Griffiths knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu Tu lands with a right hand.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Fu Tu avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fu Tu throws out the jab.
Griffiths is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Fu Tu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a sloppy body shot
and Fu Tu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fu Tu connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffiths slips a jab from Fu Tu.
Griffiths is looking to chop away at Fu Tu's legs.
Fu Tu throwing a counter right hand but Griffiths manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fu Tu checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths takes one to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Griffiths in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fu Tu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fu Tu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffiths wants to slow Fu Tu down by chopping away at his legs.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.
Fu Tu misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
Fu Tu blocking some punches.
Fu Tu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Fu Tu breaks from the clinch.
Fu Tu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Griffiths moves out of range as Fu Tu throws a body kick.
Fu Tu moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Jab, jab by Fu Tu - just one landing.
Fu Tu throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but Fu Tu checks it
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Griffiths counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Fu Tu breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Fu Tu - just one landing. #T3#
Fu Tu misses with a straight left.
Griffiths lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fu Tu at a distance.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Fu Tu's shoulder, as Fu Tu tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fu Tu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Fu Tu down.
Fu Tu cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Fu Tu misses.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the body
and Fu Tu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Griffiths lands with a good body shot.
Fu Tu checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fu Tu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fu Tu checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fu Tu lands a body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
The crowd cheers as Griffiths lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fu Tu doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fu Tu moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Fu Tu throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Fu Tu pushes him away.
Fu Tu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Griffiths misses
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Fu Tu avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Griffiths tries a quick counter leg kick but Fu Tu is wise to it.
Griffiths chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu Tu can pounce on him.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A cross from Griffiths lands.
Fu Tu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu lands a nice shot that snaps Griffiths's head back.
Griffiths jabs Fu Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths tries to clinch but Fu Tu is having none of it.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fu Tu delivers a nice body kick.
Fu Tu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths doesn't manage to clinch there - Fu Tu circles away.
Griffiths cracks Fu Tu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths tries to land a body kick
and Fu Tu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Griffiths scores with a jab to the head.
Fu Tu looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Fu Tu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fu Tu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fu Tu throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Fu Tu lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths looks to land a body kick but Fu Tu moved away.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffiths.
Griffiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fu Tu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Fu Tu. #BC#
Fu Tu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Griffiths instigates a clinch.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
Griffiths keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fu Tu's efforts to push away.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Fu Tu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fu Tu.
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!
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fu Tu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fu Tu fails to land.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Fu Tu's head.
A shot in the inside from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with the head strike.
Fu Tu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fu Tu throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
A right hook to the body lands for Fu Tu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
After winning the bout, Archie Griffiths thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Shi Fu Tu was interviewed post fight and said 'I submit to your supremacy,..this time.'.
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Event:
UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Coker misses.
Griffiths checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Coker.#CL2#
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
#BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Coker moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Coker won't allow it.
#T1#
Coker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffithss head.
Coker lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
Coker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coker shoots for a takedown but Griffiths saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Coker tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Griffiths finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffiths thuds his shin into the meat of Coker's side.
We've been hearing reports that Coker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range and Coker settles back down.
Coker misses with an uppercut.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Coker moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Coker throws a looping overhand right but Griffiths ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
A big left from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into Coker's body.
Coker tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker thows a body kick. Griffiths tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Coker throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
A shot to the liver by Coker. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffiths throws a one two combo.
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffiths takes a swing at Coker's ribcage but misses.
Coker scores with a decent looking hook.
Coker scores with a spinning back kick!
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker lands a nice hook to Griffiths's body. Griffiths takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Coker misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coker dodges the punch combination from Griffiths.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Griffiths blocks the body kick.
Coker looks for the body kick but Griffiths saw that one coming.
Coker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coker lands a front kick.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coker throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths tries to counter by closing the distance.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Coker is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Griffiths tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coker moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Coker throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Griffiths has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker.
Coker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Griffiths counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffiths.
Coker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Coker blocking some punches.
Coker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Coker's head.
Coker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffiths is trying to break the clinch but Coker has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Coker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Griffiths has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Griffiths and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker connects with a nice looking jab.
Coker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffiths pinned against the cage. Griffiths gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. Coker should have avoided that one.
Coker wants to slow Griffiths down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Coker throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away.
Coker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Griffiths in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffiths tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coker counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Griffiths connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Coker blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coker.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coker wants to clinch.#T3#
Griffiths moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Griffiths's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffiths sprawls and moves away.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Coker lands.
Griffiths misses with a body kick.
Coker scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coker throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the body
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Coker connects with a looping right hand.
Griffiths lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker throws a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Coker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coker if he has to take too many more of those.
Griffiths takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
Griffiths tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
Coker throws a low kick but Griffiths moves out of range easily.
Coker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Coker.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Griffiths was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Coker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coker punishes Griffiths's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coker thuds a left hand into Griffiths's body.
Coker ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coker.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Griffiths avoids it well and moves away.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Coker.
Coker throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Coker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
It looked like Coker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffiths with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Coker to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Coker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Griffiths has closed the distance and engaged Coker in a clinch.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
Coker tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Coker is trying to force a seperation but Griffiths has the dominant position.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Coker moved away.
Coker throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Coker tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Coker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coker wants to control from the top but Griffiths keeps moving.
Griffiths is pulling down on Coker's head. It's preventing any offense from Coker, at least for the moment.
Coker looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffiths is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffiths seems keen to control Coker's posture.
Coker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coker throws a strike but Griffiths rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker 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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Havoc Weekend War 6
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrycki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrycki looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrycki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Petrycki. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut
and Petrycki counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check. #CL#
Griffiths clinches with his opponent.
Petrycki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrycki lands a damaging elbow.
Griffiths content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Griffiths lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrycki is just out of range.
Petrycki lands a head shot.
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrycki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Griffiths instigates a clinch.
Petrycki lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Petrycki blocking some punches.
Griffiths lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrycki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrycki lands a damaging elbow.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths has Petrycki pressed against the cage.
Petrycki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrycki works on Griffiths's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffiths tries a body shot but Petrycki blocks it.
Griffiths takes a shot to the head.
Petrycki misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Petrycki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki lands an overhand right.
Griffiths throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrycki misses with an uppercut. Griffiths saw that one coming.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!#CL#
Griffiths gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrycki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffiths back to the cage. Petrycki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Griffiths is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffiths ducks right into an uppercut from Petrycki. #CL#
Griffiths darts in and clinches Petrycki up against the cage.
Griffiths has Petrycki pressed against the cage.
Griffiths has Petrycki pressed against the cage, preventing Petrycki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrycki.
#CL2#
Petrycki moves into the clinch.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrycki backwards.
Griffiths lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrycki lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Petrycki blocks a body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griffiths is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrycki can't find room to land a body shot as Griffiths controls the action.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrycki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Griffiths.
#BC2#
Petrycki manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrycki is just out of range.
A cross from Petrycki lands.
Petrycki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffiths's sensitive parts.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Petrycki's head back.
Petrycki throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Petrycki misses with a wild combination.
Petrycki takes one on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Griffiths fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petrycki, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrycki blocks an uppercut.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by Petrycki.
Griffiths misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffiths blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Petrycki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths motions for Petrycki to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrycki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrycki misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrycki.
Petrycki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Petrycki's knee but Petrycki avoids it well.
Petrycki scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths is looking to wear down Petrycki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrycki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Petrycki moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths connects with a jab.
Petrycki looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Griffiths quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrycki on the side of the head.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Petrycki moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Petrycki.#CL#
Griffiths moves into range and clinches up with Petrycki.
Petrycki prevents a body shot from Griffiths.
Petrycki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##BC#
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Petrycki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrycki lands a really nice looking cross but Griffiths seems unphased.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrycki tried to score with a low kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petryckis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths moves out of range as Petrycki strikes.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrycki.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrycki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Petrycki misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Petrycki scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Petrycki.
#T2#
Griffiths takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Petrycki throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Petrycki tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrycki misses with the head strike.
Petrycki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffiths avoids it.
Petrycki tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
Archie Griffiths has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrycki.
A nice left hand lands by Petrycki.
Griffiths tries to break free but Petrycki pushes him back against the cage.
Petrycki swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrycki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffiths misses with some punches.
#T3#
Petrycki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrycki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffiths backwards. #BC2#
Petrycki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses.
Petrycki misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrycki tries to clinch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Petrycki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrycki.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrycki digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Petrycki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Petrycki ducked under it nicely.
Petrycki throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griffiths walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrycki misses with a looping right.
Petrycki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses
and Griffiths counters with a two punch combo.
Petrycki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffiths works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Petrycki forces Griffiths back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Griffiths.
Griffiths working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrycki is leaning against Griffiths and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Petrycki is trying to break the clinch but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage.
Griffiths misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki being controlled against the cage.
Petrycki crunches a lovely knee into Griffiths's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Petrycki does no damage.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Petrycki.
Petrycki checks the leg kick.
Petrycki throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths scores with a nice head shot.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Petrycki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Petrycki.
Griffiths swings widly with a right hand
letting Petrycki counter with a right hand. #CL#
Griffiths clinches up with Petrycki and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrycki misses with a body punch.
Petrycki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Petrycki struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Petrycki misses with the head strike.
Petrycki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrycki flicks out a counter leg kick but Griffiths steps away.
Petrycki misses with an uppercut
and Griffiths counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrycki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrycki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Petrycki. Those never looked like landing.
Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
Petrycki slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Petrycki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griffiths is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Petrycki misses. #CL#
Petrycki tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
Petrycki misses with a body punch.
Petrycki tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Petrycki back against the cage.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrycki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffiths wants to stall.
Petrycki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrycki ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrycki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrycki walks into a straight right hand from Griffiths.
Donk. Griffiths catches Petrycki right on the button with a cross.
Griffiths takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T3#
Griffiths feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petryckis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrycki ducks right into an uppercut from Griffiths.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrycki under the eye.
Petrycki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths throws a body punch but Petrycki moves out of range.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrycki.
Petrycki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrycki tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it. #CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrycki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrycki throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Petrycki misses with a straight left. #CL#
Griffiths clinches up with Petrycki and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffiths struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrycki controls his hands.
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrycki's elbow.
Petrycki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrycki fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Griffiths, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A very excited looking Archie Griffiths rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Havoc Weekend War 2
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffiths falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Miller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
Miller defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffiths misses its target.
Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Miller cracks Griffiths with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Miller throws a lazy head kick
and Griffiths counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Griffiths throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griffiths dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Griffiths looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Miller saw it coming and moves away.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Miller tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Miller blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.#CL#
Griffiths clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Griffiths improves position.
Griffiths lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Miller.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Griffiths lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Griffiths gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffiths stalling the fight.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths throws a head punch that misses.
Griffiths trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffiths into the cage.
Miller lands a right hand.
Griffiths wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Miller.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
Griffiths tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Griffiths misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4##BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffiths.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffiths manages to avoid it.
Griffiths tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffiths misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths 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#
Griffiths wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffiths is stalling here.
Miller is trying to push Griffiths away but Griffiths has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths misses with a straight left. #T1#
Griffiths changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Griffiths takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Griffiths has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffiths.
#CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Griffiths tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffiths working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
Griffiths moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Griffiths.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Miller misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Griffiths is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Miller.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lands a jab to Griffiths's midsection.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Donk. Griffiths catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a hook.#CL#
Griffiths pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
Miller tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Griffiths throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a two punch combo.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller throws a head kick but Griffiths moves out of range.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Miller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Miller.
Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
#T1#
Miller misses with a head kick.
Miller throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Griffiths has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Griffiths doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Griffiths misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griffiths seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.#BC#
Griffiths's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths is looking to counter the offense by Miller and move into the clinch.
Jeffrey Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Griffiths lands a head shot.
Miller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Miller.
Griffiths jabs at Miller's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Miller.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Miller throws a big counter head kick but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Miller checks it. #T3#
Griffiths lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffiths manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Griffiths counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.#CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller presses Griffiths against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Griffiths.
Miller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. #T4#
Griffiths looking to slow down the pace here.
Griffiths content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
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!
Griffiths misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Miller misses.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Miller.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
A less than humble Archie Griffiths misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Jeffrey Miller stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hugged by a Finnfairy! I need a shower.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Matador closes the distance and pushes Griffiths back into the cage.
Matador misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffiths lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matador or not.
Griffiths takes an elbow to the temple.
Matador throws an elbow that misses.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matador backwards.
Griffiths blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Matador wants to clinch up but Griffiths keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Griffiths closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Matador's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Matador fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
Matador creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Griffiths misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Matador counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griffiths is doing well to control the position and prevent Matador from advancing to side control.
Griffiths is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Matador is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffiths is just riding it out for now. Matador eventually gives up the hold.
Matador thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Matador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffiths is holding on to half guard well.#T2##SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Matador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matador missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura but Griffiths is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matador to get the leverage.
Griffiths is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Matador seems to be working for a kimura but Griffiths defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Matador is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffiths sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Matador looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Matador wants to free his trapped foot but Griffiths is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Griffiths holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Matador is working for a kimura but Griffiths is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here.
#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.#SUB2#
Matador seems to be looking for submissions.
Matador thows a huge punch but Griffiths dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Matador is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Matador is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffiths tries to get to full guard but Matador has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but El Matador will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Griffiths stuns Matador with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffiths.
Matador takes one on the button.
El Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Matador instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matador.
Matador throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffiths. #BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matador shoots in but Griffiths avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffiths throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matador on the side of the head.
Matador drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matador fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matador wants to clinch.#T1#
Matador throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffiths's waist but Griffiths gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Matador off to one side.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Griffiths comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Matador as he checks the leg kick.
Matador takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Matador.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matador can do to turn this around?
Griffiths trying to stall but Matador improves his position.
Griffiths is stalling here.
Griffiths blocks an uppercut.
Matador lands an elbow just above Griffiths 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Matador throws an elbow but misses.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
Matador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
El Matador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Griffiths as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Griffiths tries to stall but Matador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffiths.
Matador lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths blocks an elbow strike from Matador.
Griffiths is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matador has a couple of punches blocked by Griffiths.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths.
Matador throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffiths blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffiths.
Matador throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Matador just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffiths's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
A short body shot lands from Griffiths as the two fighters clinch.
Matador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matadors head.
Griffiths makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Matador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Matador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griffiths napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Griffiths throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matador doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griffiths counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matador manages to avoid it.#T4#
Matador changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffiths tries to avoid it but Matador manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffiths to the ground. Griffiths escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Griffiths on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Griffiths fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matador, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matador looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffiths lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Griffiths scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths has Matador pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Griffiths blocks the elbow strike.
Matador misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matador tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffiths avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Griffiths takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matador misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matador looks for a takedown but Griffiths sprawls well.
Matador takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffiths is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matador closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffiths circles away.
A cross from Griffiths lands.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matador's head backwards.#ROC#
Matador is rocked!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matador is defended easily by Griffiths.
Matador is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffiths finish him?
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Matador.
Matador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffiths but Griffiths pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Matador shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffiths sprawls well. Griffiths wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matador gets slowly back to his feet.
Matador seems to have recovered his senses.
Matador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffiths pinned against the cage. Griffiths gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matador fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking hook.
Griffiths attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Matador moves out of range easily.
Matador darts in trying to clinch
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Griffiths walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Matador drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Griffiths swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Matador's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Griffiths!
After the fight, Archie Griffiths was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffiths cracks Arshavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Arshavin fails with the takedown
and Griffiths counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Arshavin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Arshavin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffiths wants to counter with a clinch but Arshavin pushes him away.
Arshavin misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Griffiths moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Arshavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Griffiths - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arshavins head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arshavin backwards.
Arshavin has had enough of the clinch but Griffiths keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC2#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arshavin tries a low kick but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffiths lunges at Arshavin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arshavin's hand.
Arshavin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Arshavin colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Griffiths as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Arshavin is left battered and dazed whilst Griffiths and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffiths punishes Filgueiras's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths scores with a nice right hand.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffiths sprawls well. Griffiths wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filgueiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filgueiras moves away.
Griffiths stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffiths wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Filgueiras bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filgueiras lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Filgueiras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffiths duly obliges.
Griffiths digs a good body shot into Filgueiras's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filgueiras was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Filgueiras shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Griffiths holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Archie Griffiths has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filgueiras misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffiths scores with a nice hook to the head.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filgueiras backwards.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filgueiras tries for a takedown but Griffiths manages to get underhooks.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
Griffiths lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths has Filgueiras pressed against the cage.
Griffiths lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
Griffiths working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffiths cracks Filgueiras with a good jab.
Filgueiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffiths sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Filgueiras takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffiths digs a right hand into Filgueiras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filgueiras's gas tank. #T2#
Filgueiras lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Griffiths scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filgueiras stalling in the clinch but Griffiths improves position.
Filgueiras struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Griffiths escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths can't find room to land a body shot as Filgueiras controls the action.
Griffiths prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffiths content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filgueiras backwards.
Griffiths prevents the takedown attempt.
Filgueiras tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Griffiths working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Filgueiras - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffiths lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filgueiras or not.
Griffiths working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filgueiras tries to break free but Griffiths pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths lands with a short shot to the head.
Filgueiras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Filgueiras jumps guard but Griffiths turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Griffiths is pressed up against the cage. Filgueiras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffiths down to the mat. Griffiths avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filgueiras looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Griffiths drops Filgueiras with a beautiful combination! Filgueiras stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griffiths is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Filgueiras is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luana Peroba Filgueiras has been cut.
Filgueiras looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths batters Filgueiras with a massive right followed by a huge left! Filgueiras is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Griffiths lands a final crushing right hand to drop Filgueiras to the mat with a gruesome thud! Griffiths is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archie Griffiths!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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