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Event:
TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Wolford misses with a left hand
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wolford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Wolford drives through with a takedown into Griggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griggs can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolford advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wolford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Wolford seems to be working for a kimura but Griggs defends the submission attempt.
Griggs is trying to stand back up but Wolford is controlling him
#T1#
Wolford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolford tries to pass to full mount but Griggs defends it.
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolford is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griggs tries to get out of the position.
Griggs taking some punishment here, with Wolford in his half guard. #SUB2#
Griggs is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolford.
Wolford thows a huge punch but Griggs dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wolford trying to pass the guard but Griggs defending well. #SUB2#
Wolford seems to be working for a kimura but Griggs defends the submission attempt.
Wolford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Griggs taking some punishment here, with Wolford in his half guard. #T3#
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Wolford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Wolford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolford working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wolford trying to mount his opponent but Griggs defends it.
Wolford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
Griggs has hold of Wolford's hands but Wolford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Wolford slows the pace down in half guard.
Wolford is trying to control. Griggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griggs won't allow Wolford to pass to mount.
Wolford is trying to control. Griggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wolford stops Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Griggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolford.
Wolford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Wolford.
Wolford scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolford drops an elbow to the side of Griggs's head. #T5#
Wolford is keen to just control but Griggs is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Wolford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Wolford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolford uses his free foot to push down on Griggs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Griggs.
Griggs is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wolford unloading with bombs!
Wolford looking to finish Griggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griggs!
A nice elbow there by Wolford.
Griggs is trying to stand.
Wolford working Griggs over with strikes here. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!#T6#
Wolford looking to control but Griggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolford landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolford lands a couple of good shots and Griggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolford landing with strikes.
Wolford lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Griggs hold on?!
Wolford scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Griggs is looking for a way out.
Wolford is loading up with his shots from the back and Griggs is in big trouble! Griggs taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rodney Wolford!
In his post fight interview, Rodney Wolford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Yardow lands a jab to the nose.
Yardow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yardow to score with a decent uppercut.
Yardow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yardow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yardow misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Yardow manages to avoid it.
Yardow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yardow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yardow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yardow lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yardow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zane Yardow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Yardow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yardow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yardow.
Yardow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Yardow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Yardow working aggressively here.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yardow tries to throw a body punch but Griggs avoids it by throwing Yardow back against the cage.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Yardow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yardow digs a right hand into Griggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griggs's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yardow can't find room to land a body shot as Griggs controls the action.
Yardow lands a body shot.
A short right from Yardow.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Yardow lands a nice shot to the body.
Yardow lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Yardow lands a nice uppercut.
Yardow throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Yardow.
Yardow keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yardow swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yardow has him pressed against the cage.
Yardow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yardow can turn it around.
Griggs prevents a body shot from Yardow.
Yardow struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow.
Griggs avoids the elbow strike from Yardow, against the cage.
Yardow misses with a punch to the body.
Yardow misses with a punch on the inside.
Yardow throws a head punch that misses.
Yardow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yardow. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Yardow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yardow.
Yardow connects with a body shot that sends Griggs's belly button to the back.
Yardow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griggs.#T5#
Yardow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yardow works the jab nicely.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yardow scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Yardow. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Yardow has knocked Griggs down with a huge combo! Yardow steps away and waves a wobbly Griggs back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
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!
Yardow cracks Griggs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Griggs falls backwards against the cage. Yardow follows up with more strikes that drop Griggs to his knees. Yardow keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Griggs! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Yardow!
A relieved looking Zane Yardow 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:
CFC 608
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Lupsaka.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lupsaka blocks a jab.#CL#
Lupsaka forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lupsaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griggs's brow. #TD#
Lupsaka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lupsaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupsaka looking to pass the guard.
Lupsaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lupsaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griggs wants to stand up but Lupsaka is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupsaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lupsaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Griggs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lupsaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
Lupsaka is looking for a takedown.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lupsaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herio Lupsaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lupsaka gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Griggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lupsaka misses with a takedown
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs cracks Lupsaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lupsaka.
Lupsaka shoots and misses
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Lupsaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lupsaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs lands a right hook to the body.
Griggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lupsaka on the side of the head. #ROC2#Lupsaka is rocked!
Griggs shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lupsaka takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Griggs sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lupsaka bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Griggs!
A relieved looking Vinny Griggs 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:
Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Griggs throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Griggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Griggs should have avoided that one.
Griggs misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Griggs stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy connects with the punch.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Murphy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griggs at a distance.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Murphy jabs Griggs right on the nose. Griggs blinks but takes it well.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griggs's head.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griggs's hands.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
A lazy left from Griggs finds it's target.
Murphy throws a push kick but Griggs slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Griggs misses the body punch
and Griggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Murphy drops Griggs with a naaaaasty hook - Griggs is in real trouble here! Murphy dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Murphy!
Gunnar Murphy 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:
HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Griggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tellurique takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tellurique lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griggs takes a step back to recover.
Griggs cracks Tellurique with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tellurique tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
#CL2#
Tellurique forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griggs.
Tellurique prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Tellurique pushes Griggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Griggs tries to circle away but Tellurique has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellurique stalls.
Tellurique has Griggs pressed against the cage, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griggs.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Tellurique - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Griggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique stalling the fight.
Tellurique using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique stalling.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Tellurique keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griggs being controlled against the cage.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Griggs blocks it.
Tellurique wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Tellurique misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
#T4#
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Tellurique has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griggs after a bit of a struggle.
Griggs wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Griggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tellurique on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griggs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tellurique tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellurique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griggs throws the left hand but Tellurique avoids the punch easily.
Tellurique wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
A cross from Griggs lands.
Griggs misses the jab.
Tellurique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griggs.
Tellurique tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Griggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Griggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tellurique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Griggs jabs Tellurique right on the nose. Tellurique blinks but takes it well.
Vinny Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Tellurique is looking to clinch.
Tellurique is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tellurique wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Tellurique wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griggs tries to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling the position.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.#T2#
Tellurique keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Griggs breaks from the clinch.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Tellurique uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Griggs misses its target.#CL2#
Tellurique clinches up against the cage.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tellurique tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Tellurique has Griggs pushed against the cage.
Tellurique has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tellurique can turn it around.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Gaston Tellurique seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tellurique tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griggs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tellurique using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellurique has double underhooks.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tellurique stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique slowing the pace effectively.
Tellurique is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tellurique tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vinny Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Tellurique .
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Griggs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Griggs throws a hook but Tellurique avoids it easily.
Tellurique is looking to clinch.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Tellurique manages to avoid it.
Tellurique has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tellurique is looking to clinch.
Tellurique wants to clinch.
Griggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griggs lands a jab to Tellurique 's midsection.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique looks to clinch
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Griggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tellurique at a distance.
Griggs throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs tries to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling the position. #T1#
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
Griggs letting Tellurique take a breather here.
Tellurique keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tellurique uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Tellurique unleashes a big counter combination but Griggs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Griggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Tellurique tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tellurique manages to avoid it.
Tellurique follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Griggs lands a slapping body shot.
Tellurique fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tellurique avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tellurique steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Griggs.
Tellurique fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tellurique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs throws a combination. Tellurique tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Tellurique is rocked!
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tellurique throws a big counter head kick but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Tellurique is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
Tellurique seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Tellurique tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellurique doesn't manage to clinch there - Griggs circles away.
Griggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tellurique wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Griggs connects with a body shot that sends Tellurique 's belly button to the back.
Tellurique ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Tellurique tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Tellurique defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Tellurique walks into a stiff left hand from Griggs.
Tellurique bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tellurique wants to counter the offense by Griggs and move into the clinch position.
Tellurique tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Tellurique tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs misses the jab.#CL2#
Tellurique gets a clinch. #T4#
Griggs being controlled against the cage.
Tellurique will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griggs up against the cage.
Tellurique is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tellurique has Griggs pushed against the cage.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Griggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griggs 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Griggs!
A relieved looking Vinny Griggs 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:
AVKT 27: Truly Foolish
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Griggs blocks it.
Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Griggs avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs blocks an elbow strike from Tellurique .
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tellurique stalling against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griggs looks to throw the jab but Tellurique is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Tellurique thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griggs if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Tellurique clinches up against the cage.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Vinny Griggs has been cut.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tellurique pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Tellurique dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Tellurique tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Tellurique lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griggs.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tellurique keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Tellurique connects with a nasty looking knee right to Griggs's face.
Tellurique content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellurique has double underhooks.
Tellurique stalling in the clinch.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Tellurique takes one to the side 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!#CL#
Tellurique clinches.
Tellurique lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Griggs'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#
Tellurique lands a head kick. Griggs smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Griggs drops Tellurique with a beautiful combination! Tellurique stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griggs is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tellurique is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Gaston Tellurique has been cut.#CL#
Tellurique clinches with his opponent.
Oh Tellurique is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaston Tellurique has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tellurique scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Tellurique seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Griggs blocks it.
Tellurique has Griggs pressed against the cage, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Tellurique has the dominant position.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Tellurique keeps him there for the moment.
Tellurique is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Griggs managing to block the knees to the body from Tellurique .
#T1#
Tellurique prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Tellurique 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tellurique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griggs.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique working aggressively here.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Tellurique can't find room to land a body shot as Griggs controls the action.
Tellurique slows down the pace here.
Griggs tries to break free but Tellurique pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tellurique takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tellurique is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs tries to circle away but Tellurique has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique missing with knees to the body.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Griggs breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Tellurique closes the distance and clinches.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellurique won't allow it.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique tries to land knees in the clinch but Griggs avoids the damage to the body.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Griggs's ribcage. Griggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tellurique slowing the pace effectively.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##CL#
Tellurique moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellurique misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tellurique misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a head punch that misses.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tellurique tries a knee to the head but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Tellurique trying to land knees to the body.
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Tellurique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellurique .
Tellurique keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Tellurique stalling in the clinch but Griggs improves position.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Tellurique keeps him there for the moment.
Tellurique working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique works on Griggs's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique misses with a punch to the body.
Tellurique has a couple of punches blocked by Griggs.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
Tellurique manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Griggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tellurique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Tellurique swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tellurique .
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Tellurique is controlling him.
Tellurique misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tellurique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Tellurique tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Tellurique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellurique with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellurique .
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Tellurique landing knees to the head.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tellurique has him pressed against the cage.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tellurique swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Tellurique clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tellurique looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Tellurique avoids it with no problem.
Tellurique tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs with a jab.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Griggs is pawing at Tellurique , trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Tellurique 's nose. Tellurique is badly hurt! Griggs pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Tellurique tries desperately to hold on but Griggs is relentless in his assault! As Tellurique receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Griggs away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs!
Vinny Griggs is the new welterweight champion!
Vinny Griggs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 11
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Lupsaka has his takedown stuffed
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Lupsaka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lupsaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lupsaka somewhat.
Lupsaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griggs defends well and Lupsaka ends up having to push Griggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herio Lupsaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupsaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lupsaka is trying to drag Griggs to the mat but Griggs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupsaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Griggs lands with a cross.
Lupsaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lupsaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.#T1#
Griggs scores with a body shot.
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Lupsaka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
Lupsaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Lupsaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Lupsaka is breathing heavily.
Lupsaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griggs lands a jab to the nose.
Herio Lupsaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lupsaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griggs tests Lupsaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupsaka has his takedown stuffed
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Lupsaka is rocked!
Lupsaka is aggressively charging in as Griggs backs up avoiding any damage. Griggs tosses out a jab and Lupsaka runs right into it face first! Lupsaka is out cold! Griggs dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lupsaka's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinny Griggs! |
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Event:
AVKT 17: Masters of Disaster
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Griggs.#CUT#It looks like Dylan Batt has been cut.
Batt looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Griggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BOOM! Griggs lands a beautiful left hook that drops Batt. Batt tries to recover but Griggs is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Batt lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs!
The defeated Dylan Batt had this to say: 'Tried my best but it is what it is. On to the next.'. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 1
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Griggs cracks a nice hook into Lupsaka's ribs.
Lupsaka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griggs defends well and Lupsaka ends up having to push Griggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griggs cracks Lupsaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupsaka.
#TD2#
Lupsaka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griggs's guard.
Lupsaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lupsaka is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Lupsaka stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lupsaka cracks Griggs with a solid left hand.
Lupsaka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Griggs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lupsaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lupsaka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupsaka content to stall in guard here.
Lupsaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Lupsaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupsaka working some strikes from top position.
Lupsaka with a nice head shot there.
Lupsaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Griggs keeping moving, preventing Lupsaka from controlling successfully.
Lupsaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Lupsaka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lupsaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griggs being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Griggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griggs looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lupsaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lupsaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lupsaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Griggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lupsaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lupsaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lupsaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lupsaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Lupsaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Lupsaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lupsaka postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Griggs covers up, he's hurt! Lupsaka keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lupsaka and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lupsaka can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herio Lupsaka!
An out of breath Herio Lupsaka 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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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R4
Date: Feb 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collins.
Griggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Collins throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Griggs moves into the clinch.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Griggs - that landed with a thud.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Griggs.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Griggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Griggs gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Griggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Griggs.
Griggs lands a left hand.
#T2#
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griggs.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griggs keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griggs slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.#T4#
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griggs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griggs misses with a punch 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!
A shot in the inside from Griggs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Griggs 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##CL2#
Griggs clinches with his opponent.
Collins can't break the clinch.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Griggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Collins is rocked!
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins blocking some punches.
Collins seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Griggs prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Griggs has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Griggs is controlling the position.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins tries to break free but Griggs pushes him back against the cage.
Vinny Griggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins blocking some punches.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
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.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Collins! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Griggs is unloading with more strikes now! Collins drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Banik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griggs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Griggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griggs tries to get out of the position.
Banik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griggs is looking to regain half guard here but Banik keeps moving and retains side control.
Banik working the ground and pound from side control.
Griggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banik is controlling him well.
Banik landing a few strikes.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banik slows the pace down.
Banik tries to move to mount but Griggs blocks the move with his legs.
Griggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griggs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Banik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Griggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Banik working away.
Banik slows the pace down.
Banik scores with punches from side control.
Griggs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Banik connects with a decent elbow.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banik on the ground.
Banik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Griggs to see if he's OK.
Banik lands a few punches from side control.
Griggs is trying to escape the position but Banik is controlling the position.
Banik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Griggs wants to control but Banik postures up.#T2#
Banik lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Griggs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Banik connects with a decent elbow.
Griggs is not content to let Banik control the position.
Banik working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griggs down.
Banik scoring with punches from side control.
Banik controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big shot lands for Banik! That's hurt Griggs! Will he recover? Banik fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branko Banik!
A victorious Branko Banik 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:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Varupa throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Varupa misses with a double jab.
Varupa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varupa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Griggs closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Varupa fails to land.
Griggs lands a right hand.
Varupa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Varupa's head.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Griggs.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Varupa looking to slow down the pace here.
Varupa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Varupa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Varupa is looking to break free of the clinch but Griggs has double underhooks.
Varupa is trying to break the clinch but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Varupa fails to land.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Varupa misses with a punch on the inside.
Varupa working aggressively here.
Griggs can't find room to land a body shot as Varupa controls the action.
Griggs misses with a punch to the body.
Varupa trying to stall but Griggs improves his position.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Griggs misses with the head strike.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Griggs keeps control of Varupa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Varupa tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griggs lands a right hand.
Griggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Varupa's efforts to push away.
Varupa is trying to stall.
Griggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Griggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Varupa tries to break the clinch but Griggs is controlling the position.
Griggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Varupa's elbow.
Griggs pushes Varupa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Varupa on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Varupa fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Varupa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Varupas head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griggs as Varupa tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Varupa taking a breather.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Varupa blocks an uppercut.
Griggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Griggs to work.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Varupa is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Varupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varupa blocking some punches.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Griggs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Varupa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Varupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varupa.
Griggs gets through Varupa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varupa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Varupa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Varupa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Varupa wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Varupa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Varupa 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.
Varupa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Varupa misses with a punch on the inside.
Varupa misses with the head strike.
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Varupa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griggs prevents a body shot from Varupa.
Griggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Varupa tries to circle away but Griggs has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Varupa backwards.
Griggs has Varupa pressed against the cage, preventing Varupa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Varupa is stalling here.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Varupa misses with a punch on the inside.
Griggs prevents Varupa from breaking the clinch.
Varupa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griggs lands a nice uppercut.
Griggs working aggressively here.
Griggs lands with a short head shot 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!
Varupa throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Vinny Griggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs. #T3#
Griggs digs a right hand into Varupa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varupa's gas tank.
Varupa blocks an uppercut.
Varupa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Griggs can't find room to land a body shot as Varupa controls the action.
Varupa is stalling here.
Varupa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Griggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varupa tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Varupa throws a head punch that misses.
Varupa struggles to land a body shot inside as Griggs controls his hands.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Griggs misses with some punches.
Varupa misses with some punches.
Griggs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varupa up against the cage.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs scores with a shot to the side of Varupa's head.
Varupa wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
Varupa blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Griggs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Varupa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Varupa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nermin Varupa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varupa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varupa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Varupa.
Varupa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Griggs clinches up with Varupa and pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varupa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Varupa is rocked!
Varupa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varupa wants to get back to striking at distance but Griggs won't allow it.
Varupa is trying to break the clinch but Griggs is controlling him.
Varupa has had enough of the clinch but Griggs keeps him there for the moment.
Griggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Varupa is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?#T1#
Varupa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Griggs.
Griggs throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Griggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
A short uppercut from Griggs.
Good body shot from Varupa.
Varupa is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Varupa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Varupa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs lands a body punch.
Varupa seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griggs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griggs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Griggs fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griggs.
Varupa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Varupa.
Griggs prevents Varupa from breaking the clinch.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varupa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varupa wants to break free but Griggs has control.
Varupa throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Griggs drops Varupa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Varupa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Griggs pushes Varupa against the cage. Griggs is working some dirty boxing. Griggs pushes off with a quick right hook! Varupa goes down! Varupa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Griggs moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs! |
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Event:
FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Knight throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Terrell Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Knight's head.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight misses with a jab to the body
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Knight scores with a hook.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight blocks a jab.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Griggs does no damage. #T1#
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.#KD#
Griggs lands a left and a right that send Knight crashing to the mat, dazed. Griggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Knight is rocked!
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Griggs staying out of range there.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Vinny Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Knight changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Griggs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griggs is looking to reverse the position.
Knight staying calm.
Griggs taking a bit of punishment here - Knight scoring with strikes. #T2#
Griggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Griggs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griggs down.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Knight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Griggs tries to buck Knight off but Knight is having none of it.
Knight scoring with punches from side control.
Knight gets to mount! Griggs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Griggs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Knight postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Griggs badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Knight around the waist but Knight pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Knight is the winner by TKO! Knight jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrell Knight!
After the fight, Terrell Knight 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:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ike Villanova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinny Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Griggs moves into range and clinches up with Villanova.
Villanova prevents the takedown attempt.
Villanova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griggs pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Griggs gets control of Villanova's arms and successfully pulls guard. Griggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Griggs looking to control.
Griggs keeping full guard, as Villanova tries to pass.
Griggs is trying to keep Villanova in close.
Griggs being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villanova is one step ahead there. #T1#
Griggs looking to control.
Griggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Griggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Villanova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villanova pushes down on Griggs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Griggs wants to control but Villanova is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Griggs tries to get to full guard but Villanova has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs is in trouble now - Villanova has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Villanova (3) vs (0) Griggs
Villanova looking to control but Griggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griggs tries to hold on but Villanova postures up.
Villanova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griggs can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Griggs wants to control but Villanova is having none of it.
Villanova controlling from mount.
Villanova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Griggs is trying desperately to improve position.
Villanova controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Villanova wants to control but instead Griggs manages to regain half guard.
Villanova controlling the pace.
Villanova looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Griggs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Villanova is working away from the top position though.
Griggs is staying active underneath Villanova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Villanova is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Griggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Griggs won't allow Villanova to pass to mount. #T5##SUB#
Villanova is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Griggs looking for submissions off his back.
Griggs is trying to control but can't.
Villanova controlling the action here. #T6#
Griggs is looking for a sweep. Villanova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Villanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Griggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griggs is concentrating on defense, preventing Villanova from advancing position.
Griggs wants to sweep but Villanova has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Villanova (6) vs (0) Griggs
Griggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griggs is trying to control Villanova's posture but Villanova avoids it. #T7#
Griggs is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Villanova is staying active.
Villanova trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Griggs tries to bench press Villanova off him but Villanova keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villanova trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Griggs isn't going anywhere.
Villanova is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Villanova advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Villanova (8) vs (0) Griggs#T8#
Villanova moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Villanova (11) vs (0) Griggs
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Griggs trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Griggs right now.
#T9#
Griggs looking very determined here, making life difficult for Villanova.
I would not like to be Griggs right now.
Griggs staying busy and making it hard for Villanova to control.
Griggs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Griggs wants to escape the position.
Villanova biding his time, controlling Griggs.
Villanova trying to control.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T10#
Griggs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Griggs just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
Griggs defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Griggs rolls, trying to escape but Villanova keeps control of the position.
Griggs is keeping busy.
Griggs just trying to survive but Villanova is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Griggs tries to escape the position.
Griggs prevents Villanova from getting a body triangle.
Villanova keeps control of the position easily here as Griggs tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Griggs prevents Villanova from getting a body triangle.
Griggs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Villanova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Griggs doesn't escape. #T13#
Griggs rolls, trying to escape but Villanova keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Villanova working for a choke but Griggs is defending well.
Griggs trying to control the hands but Villanova won't let him.
Villanova controls the position.
Villanova trying to control.#T14#
Griggs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Villanova's guard. Nice work there by Griggs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Villanova (11) vs (2) Griggs
Griggs being controlled here momentarily.
Griggs postures up.
#SUB2#
Griggs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Villanova is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Villanova has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Villanova (13) vs (2) Griggs
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Villanova takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath Ike Villanova 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Griggs misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopson misses the target.
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopson misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Griggs unleashes a big counter combination but Hopson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Griggs looks to move away, Hopson throws a big counter combo but Griggs just gets out of the way.
Griggs misses the jab.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.#T1#
Hopson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopson misses with the combination.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Griggs lands a left and a right that send Hopson crashing to the mat, dazed. Griggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Hopson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Hopson has been cut.
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and Griggs counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Hopson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson misses with a hook. Griggs ducked under it nicely.
Griggs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hopson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Griggs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Griggs! |
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