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Event:
NYF Fight Night 54
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Griffin misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch.
Griffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. #SUB2#
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Griffin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
#T1#
Jones defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Jones blocks a jab.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #TD#
Jones jumps guard and drags Griffin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Griffin stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Griffin postures up.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Griffin won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#SU2#
Griffin stands up from Jones's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Jones postures up.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Griffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffin controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffin's brow.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
#T4#
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Griffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
Jones cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Griffin's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Griffin takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Jones jabs at Griffin's body.#TD2#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griffin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.#T1#
Griffin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SU2#
Griffin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Jones rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Griffin blocks an elbow strike.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Griffin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Griffin is defending well.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Griffin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Matthew Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griffin takes an elbow to the temple. #T4##TD#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Griffin regains guard immediately.
Griffin has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Griffin.
Jones is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Jones lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Griffin tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Griffin avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#Matthew Griffin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 95: Deiveredo vs Field II
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
De Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
De Lima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Lima thinking.
De Lima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Lima misses with a body shot.
De Lima throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
De Lima tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Griffin passes to full mount!
Griffin controlling the position easily from mount.
De Lima gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Lima has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Griffin escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow De Lima down. #CL2#
De Lima gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but De Lima has him pressed against the cage.
De Lima swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Lima swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
De Lima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but De Lima has the dominant position.
De Lima has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Lima has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Lima.
De Lima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Lima swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.
De Lima keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to De Lima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
De Lima is pushing Griffin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Griffin wants to break free but De Lima has control.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Lima has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but De Lima is controlling the position.
De Lima has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
De Lima is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago De Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Griffin staying out of range there.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Lima.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin works the jab nicely.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Lima misses with a straight left.
Griffin lunges at De Lima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Lima's hand.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
De Lima lands a jab to Griffin's midsection.
De Lima misses with a few strikes there.
De Lima with a nice cross.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but De Lima is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Thiago De Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin scores with a jab.#T1#
De Lima cracks Griffin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but De Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Griffin as he checks the leg kick.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thiago De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Lima's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer.
Griffin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Griffin gets to his feet - De Lima follows without any prompting.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Lima.
De Lima throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
De Lima throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
De Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin is looking to score with low kicks.
De Lima avoids the body shot from Griffin.
De Lima slips under a jab from Griffin.
De Lima throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin throws the left hand but De Lima avoids the punch easily.
Griffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Lima at a distance.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Lima misses with a straight right.
De Lima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffin eats them both and turns towards De Lima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Lima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Lima throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.
De Lima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
De Lima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Griffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lima.
Griffin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Thiago De Lima has been cut.
De Lima misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.#T3#
Griffin throws a one two combo.
Thiago De Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Lima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Griffin catches De Lima right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
De Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Griffin as he checks the leg kick.
De Lima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Lima connects with a body shot.
Griffin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
De Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
De Lima defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Griffin does it's job there.
De Lima throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from De Lima misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. De Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Lima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but De Lima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin throws a nice head kick!
De Lima throws a leg kick but Griffin moved away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Griffin coming out on top.
Griffin moves out of range as De Lima strikes.
A jab lands there for Griffin.
De Lima lands a nice looking body shot.
De Lima ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
De Lima scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Lima to the ground. Griffin is now in De Lima's guard.#SUB#
De Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matthew Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
De Lima trying to control the position.
Griffin wants to stand but De Lima is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
The fighters circling - De Lima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
De Lima fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griffin just manages to avoid it.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Lima avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Lima.
Sloppy strikes from De Lima. Those never looked like landing.
De Lima misses with a few strikes there.
Some bone on bone action there as De Lima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Lima.
De Lima throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
De Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Lima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Lima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima blocking some punches.
#T2#
De Lima taking a breather.
De Lima swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Lima misses with a punch on the inside.
De Lima'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.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
De Lima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Lima misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Lima avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Lima throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Lima has him pressed against the cage.
De Lima stalling in the clinch.
De Lima keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thiago De Lima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
De Lima stalling against the cage.
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
De Lima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thiago De Lima.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.
De Lima throws the left hand but Griffin avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped De Lima's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matthew Griffin.
I think Griffin 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 49
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin lands a jab to Suchet's midsection.
Suchet takes one to the chin there.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
Suchet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin thuds his right hand into Suchet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suchet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suchet with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin 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.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griffin.
Suchet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suchet avoiding damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Suchet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Griffin scores with a shoulder strike.
Suchet working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
A cross from Griffin lands.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suchet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffin punishes Suchet's body with a nice straight punch.
Suchet takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin is looking to slow Suchet down with leg kicks. #T2#
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Gabriel Suchet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suchet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Griffin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suchet doesn't seem phased though.
Suchet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suchet slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Suchet avoids it well. #TD#
Suchet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffin's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin is looking to escape.
Griffin is refusing to be controlled, as Suchet sits in half guard. #T3#
Griffin trying to control from the bottom.
Suchet prevents Griffin from standing back up.
#SUB#
Suchet seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Suchet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suchet connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Suchet 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.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Suchet is controlling him
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suchet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suchet works his way into side control.
Suchet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Griffin to see if he's OK.#T4#
Griffin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suchet asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suchet trying to control the position but Griffin is working away.
Suchet lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Griffin is trying to buck Suchet off.
Suchet lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suchet is working Griffin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Griffin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Suchet lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Suchet is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin 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#
Griffin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suchet shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Suchet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
Suchet needs to keep his hands up - Griffin had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suchet misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suchet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suchet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
Suchet shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Suchet looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Gabriel Suchet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suchet takes one to the chin there.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suchet circles away quickly and effectively.
Suchet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Griffin gets caught napping as Suchet dives in and scores a takedown. Griffin manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suchet wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Suchet won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suchet prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Suchet wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Suchet scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suchet is controlling him.
Suchet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Griffin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Suchet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suchet is defended easily by Griffin.
Suchet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Suchet back into the cage.
Suchet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suchet tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Suchet drops back down to his feet.
Griffin blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suchet shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suchet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin thumps Suchet with a low kick.
Suchet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suchet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suchet changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin scores with a jab. Suchet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Suchet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Suchet trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suchet's best efforts.
Suchet performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Suchet lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Suchet fails with the takedown
and Griffin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffin lands a really nice looking cross but Suchet seems unphased.
Griffin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suchet backs up against the cage.
Suchet ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Louis Gabriel Suchet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Suchet darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suchet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin pushes Suchet off looking to stand but Suchet dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suchet lands a nice short elbow.
Suchet slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Suchet trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well. #SUB#
Suchet is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suchet stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Griffin has hold of Suchet's hands but Suchet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suchet trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Suchet is pressing down on Griffin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griffin is holding on for now.
Suchet prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Suchet. #T2#
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Suchet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suchet controlling the action here.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Suchet is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
Suchet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Suchet stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Suchet wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin is looking to escape.#ES2#
Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Griffin connects with a right hand. Suchet shakes it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Griffin.
Suchet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Suchet persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Suchet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffin.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suchet with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Gabriel Suchet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suchet feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suchet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Suchet shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Suchet tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suchet tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped Suchet's head back.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffin connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Griffin. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suchet is struggling to control the position.
Suchet is working Griffin over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin scores with a jab. Mallin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mallin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#KD#
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Griffin tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Griffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Griffin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mallin darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mallin finish him?
Mallin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mallin misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mallin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mallin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
Mallin lands an elbow that stopped Griffin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffin tries to circle away but Mallin has him pinned against the cage.
Mallin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.#T1#
Mallin lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Matthew Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griffin has Mallin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mallin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin is trying to push Mallin away but Mallin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Mallin. #CUT#Matthew Griffin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mallin lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dexter Mallin!
Dexter Mallin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 44
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Chester blocks the leg kick.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Griffin lands.
Chester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid body kick from Griffin.
Chester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Griffin lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chester. Chester obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chester! But no joy.
Griffin throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chester dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Chester not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Griffin throws a strike but Chester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Griffin wants to hit a sweep here but Chester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Griffin there!
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffin regains half guard.
Griffin tries to roll over but Chester keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is pressing down on Chester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Griffin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chester has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Chester are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Griffin is trying to work for a sweep but Chester has mounted him!
Chester controlling from mount.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chester controlling his opponent.
Griffin tries to reverse the position but Chester maintains control.
Chester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Griffin is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Chester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Griffin tries to hold on but Chester pushes him away.
Chester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Griffin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matthew Griffin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Chester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chester there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chester! But no joy.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Chester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Chester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chester with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Chester, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griffin shoots in but Chester avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Griffin throws a hook but Chester blocks it.
Chester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chester throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Chester finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Chester.
Chester with the inside leg kick.
Griffin misses with a right hand
and Chester counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Griffin gets tackled into the cage by Chester. Chester maintains the clinch.
Chester lands an uppercut.
Chester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Chester keeps him there for the moment.
Chester misses with some 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!
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Chester has him pressed against the cage.
Chester lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Chester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chester pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Chester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chester keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #BC2#
Chester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Chester moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chester connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges. #CL2#
Chester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chester lands an uppercut.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Chester keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chester.
Chester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Chester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chester has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Griffin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chester can turn it around.
Chester misses with some punches.
Chester gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Chester tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Chester back against the cage.
Chester lands an uppercut.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Chester won't allow it.
Chester throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Chester digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank. #BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Chester counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chester thumps Griffin with a low kick.#CL2#
Chester moves into the clinch.
Griffin blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Chester on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Chester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Chester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
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#
Griffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chester to score with a decent uppercut.
Chester stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chester stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Chester counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin throws a right hand that Chester ducks under and follows up with a left that Chester also avoids with ease.
Chester feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Griffin crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Chester! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 40
Date: Sep 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Tatum moves out of range easily.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
A head kick by Griffin misses
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Tatum has knocked Griffin down with a huge combo! Tatum steps away and waves a wobbly Griffin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Tatum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griffin! Tatum lets Griffin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Griffin is rocked!
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tatum is looking to counter the offense by Griffin and move into the clinch.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped Tatum's head back.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum lands with a nice body punch.
Tatum throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Tatum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tatum fails to land. #TD2#
Griffin pulls guard effortlessly.
Tatum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatum controls the pace.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Tatum any problems.
Tatum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffin's guard.
Tatum content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin gets full guard.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Tatum content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Tatum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tatum works his way back into a safe position though.
Tatum looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Tatum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum avoids the head kick by Griffin.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from Griffin lands but Tatum takes it in his stride. #T4##CL2#
Griffin instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#The cut above Matthew Griffin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griffin misses with a combination
#KD#
and Tatum counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griffin! Tatum lets Griffin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin with a hook.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Tatum lands a big right hand that sends Griffin crashing to the mat! Tatum stays standing though and waves Griffin back to his feet!
Tatum thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Tatum measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Griffin! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jayson Tatum!
A very excited looking Jayson Tatum 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:
NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Winters tries to improve position but can't.
Griffin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
Winters is looking for a sweep.
Winters manages to get back to half guard.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Winters is working away. #T1#
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin is taking a breather. Winters 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.
Griffin stops Winters from getting back to his feet.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winters is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin winds up and cracks Winters with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Winters is looking to improve his position.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winters with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Winters is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Winters taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Winters tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Winters is refusing to be controlled, as Griffin sits in half guard.
Griffin prevents Winters from improving his position.#SUB2#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin working over Winters with some ground and pound. Winters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Griffin connects with a nice short shot to Winters's temple.
Winters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin won't allow Winters to sweep him here.
Griffin distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Winters.#T4#
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Winters wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Winters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Winters tries to get out of the position.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winters has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winters wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Winters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.
Winters chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Winters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Winters counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Winters blocks the leg kick.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Winters counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winters checks a leg kick.
Winters throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.#T1#
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winters was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
A quick step to the side and Winters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winters as he avoids it easily.
Griffin jabs Winters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin cracks Winters with an open hand slap.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winters.
A quick step to the side and Winters tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Griffin shoots and misses
and Winters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin tries to clinch but Winters moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Winters misses its target.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Winters counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Winters sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet.
Griffin works over Winters with some ground and pound from guard.
Winters looking for a sweep. Not yet Winters, not yet.
Griffin cracks Winters with a solid left hand.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin advances to half guard.
Winters tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.#T3#
Griffin tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it.
Winters taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winters tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Winters is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin working over Winters with some ground and pound. Winters looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Winters wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matthew Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winters punching from the bottom.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Winters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Winters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winters works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Winters looking to pass the guard.
Winters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Winters preventing the sweep.
Griffin throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Winters advances to half guard.
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!
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winters.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
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#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winters as he avoids it easily.
Winters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winters wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin takes a swing at Winters's ribcage but misses.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Winters circles away easily
and Winters counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordon Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Griffin.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Winters is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Winters manages to get to full guard.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winters has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Winters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winters is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
Jordon Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Winters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Winters pushes his legs off easily.
Winters looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winters pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winters postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin is trying to control the position but Winters postures up. #SU#
Winters stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Griffin misses the body punch
and Winters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffin throws a body punch but Winters moves out of range.
Griffin connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Griffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winters tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Griffin is in Winters's guard.
Griffin distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin won't allow Winters to sweep him here.
Winters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Winters wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin stands up over Winters, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Winters throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
Winters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
NYF 75:Sillalahi vs Belmiro
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wagner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wagner is trying to get back to his feet.
Wagner trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Griffin controlling from side mount.
Wagner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Griffin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wagner tries to escape but Griffin is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner dodges the ground and pound from Griffin.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Griffin drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wagner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Griffin connects with a decent elbow.
Griffin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Let's hope that Griffin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wagner's coaches at Gumburcules Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wagner is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Griffin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wagner throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Wagner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wagner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Wagner fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Griffin.
Wagner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
Wagner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bruce Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wagner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Griffin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Griffin prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SU2#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Griffin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Griffin clinches.
Wagner tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Griffin.
Griffin throws a right hand that Wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagner also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner scores with a jab to the head.
Griffin lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
Wagner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin 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#
Griffin cracks Wagner with a good jab.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Wagner throws a jab but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Griffin's head back.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin staying out of range there.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
A shot to the liver by Griffin. Beautiful body shot.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wagner avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wagner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Good exchange - Griffin coming out on top.
Griffin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
#ROC2#Wagner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wagner's hands.
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin lands a jab.#TD2#
Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Wagner tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Griffin manages to move to mount!
Wagner seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Griffin controlling from mount.
Wagner is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Wagner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Griffin controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Wagner is trying to stand up.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
Matthew Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Griffin.
Wagner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Griffin with shots to the head and body - Wagner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Griffin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Wagner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Griffin controlling from the full mount.
Griffin landing strikes from the mount and Wagner is in trouble!
Wagner is trying to stand.
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wagner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Griffin content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wagner wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin stands and throws Wagner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Griffin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wagner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Griffin is continuing to stall.
Griffin prevents Wagner from escaping the position.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Griffin working the ground and pound but Wagner is defending the strikes.
Griffin slows the pace down.
Wagner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griffin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griffin staying calm.
Wagner is trying to get back to his feet.
Griffin cracks Wagner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bruce Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wagner's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wagner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin just content to control the position.
Wagner is pushing Griffin's head away, looking to escape. Griffin manages to hold on to the position though.
Griffin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Wagner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Griffin controls the position.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Wagner is trying to buck Griffin off.
Wagner trying to remain calm as Griffin controls from the top position.#SU2#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wagner on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner walks into a stiff left hand from Griffin.#T4#
Griffin slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner misses the jab.#CL2#
Griffin rushes Wagner and presses him up against the cage.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wagner misses with a series of wild punches.
Wagner 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner swinging wildly here.
Griffin catches Wagner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner throws out a leg kick but Griffin moves out of range and Wagner only half commits. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wagner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Vartija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vartija with a body shot.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No joy there for Vartija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portin Vartija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Griffin looks to move away, Vartija throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Vartija is avoiding it.
As Griffin looks to move away, Vartija throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Vartija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vartija moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartija throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartija misses with the combination.
Vartija lands with a nice combination. Griffin backs away looking to recover.
Griffin lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartija blocks the body kick.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Vartija circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
#T1#
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portin Vartija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Vartija lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin punishes Vartija's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartija misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Vartija keeps it at a distance.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vartija throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Vartija is avoiding it.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Vartija is avoiding it.
Griffin tried to score with a low kick but Vartija checks it.
No joy there for Vartija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Griffin wants to slow Vartija down by chopping away at his legs.
Vartija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija misses with a series of wild punches.
Vartija falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vartija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vartija.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vartija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vartija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Vartija is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vartija throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Griffin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartija scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vartija avoids the body shot from Griffin.
#T3#
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartija manages to avoid it.
Vartija is looking for a counter combo.
Vartija fails to land with a series of punches.
Vartija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartija lands a two punch combo.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vartija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vartija with a body shot.
Vartija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Vartija sprawls well.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Vartija blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vartija rather than just go for the knockout.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Vartija avoids them all with ease.
Vartija throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Griffin throws a low kick but Vartija moves out of range easily.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vartija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartija misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Vartija tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vartija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Vartija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Vartija checks a low kick from Griffin.
Vartija throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartija throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Vartija is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Portin Vartija dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartija.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griffin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartija has wrist control.#T1#
Vartija is trying to keep Griffin in close.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vartija looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartija, not yet.
Vartija can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Griffin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vartija with a body shot.
Vartija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Vartija looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartija's guard.
Vartija can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vartija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Well, if Griffin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vartija wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin prevents Vartija from standing back up.
Griffin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vartija misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Vartija ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Vartija ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Vartija seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Portin Vartija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Vartija.
Griffin is looking for a takedown.
Griffin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartija pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vartija tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vartija blocks a head kick by Griffin.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vartija has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin 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. 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#
Griffin wants to clinch up but Vartija keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vartija content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartija is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vartija for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vartija smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartija misses with the combination.
Vartija throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Portin Vartija is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Griffin tries to clinch but Vartija is having none of it.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Vartija.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Vartija avoids nicely.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartija.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vartija lands with a nice combination. Griffin backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws a jab when Vartija was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin is looking to clinch. #T2#
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Vartija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vartija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Griffin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Vartija moves away and avoids it.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Vartija misses with the combination.
Vartija throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin throws a body punch but Vartija moves out of range.
A head kick from Griffin lands but Vartija takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Griffin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Vartija pushes him off.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vartija slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartija.
Vartija is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Vartija into the cage.
Griffin letting Vartija take a breather here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vartija takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portin Vartija.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartija.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Vartija moved out of range nicely.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Vartija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Vartija backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Vartija manages to avoid it all.
Vartija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartija circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Vartija sees coming a mile off.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Vartija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Portin Vartija showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vartija 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Portin Vartija!
An out of breath Portin Vartija 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:
SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Griffin digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edwards enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edwards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Griffin forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up. #TD#
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edwards to his feet.
Griffin is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Edwards.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Griffin.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#T1##TD#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edwards wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.#T3#
Griffin lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Griffin pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
#T4#
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Griffin looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL#
Griffin rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
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!
Griffin slows the pace down.
Edwards struggling a bit here.#SU#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards wants to control but Griffin postures up.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Matthew Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Griffin stands up.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin advances position into side control!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Edwards is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards is letting Griffin control him for a moment. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin has his takedown stuffed
and Wonder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Wonder avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin swings for the body but Wonder moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonder! But no joy.
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wonder counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Wonder blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wonder misses.
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffin tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Wonder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonder on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonder scores with punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wonder working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Wonder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Griffin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wonder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wonder in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Wonder has hold of Griffin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Griffin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wonder cranks the arm and Griffin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Griffin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gene Wonder! |
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Event:
Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Jaska misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Jaska drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
Jaska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Jaska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Jaska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaska scores with a push kick.
Jaska tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Jaska.
Jaska stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaska has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jaska stalling in the clinch.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Jaska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taistelu Jaska.
Jaska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaska.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaska blocks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin punishes Jaska's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaska sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaska scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Jaska feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Jaska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaska slowing the pace effectively.
Jaska unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaska dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Jaska scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffin tries to work over Jaska's front leg with a kick but Jaska checks it.
Jaska lands a high kick!
Jaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Jaska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
It looked like Griffin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaska.
Griffin throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Jaska counters with a left and a right that hurts Griffin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jaska jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Griffin is rocked!#CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Jaska looking to finish with strikes here!
Jaska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaska landing shots from mount.
Griffin trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2#
Jaska is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Griffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jaska tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Jaska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jaska.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jaska has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jaska thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jaska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jaska.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Jaska sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Griffin tries to buck Jaska off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taistelu Jaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Jaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Jaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaska scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Jaska is controlling the position.
Jaska trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
A short left from Jaska. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Jaska avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Jaska digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin blocks a head kick by Jaska.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
Jaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jaska.#CL#
Griffin clinches.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaska.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Jaska is controlling the position.
Jaska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Jaska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaska was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.#TD2#
Jaska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffin has one foot on Jaska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaska, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaska to keep the fight standing.
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Jaska.
#BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jaska.
Jaska looking to slow down the pace here.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaska keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaska stalling against the cage.
Jaska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T3#
Jaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Jaska throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin is looking for a counter combo.
Jaska doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Jaska shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taistelu Jaska.#CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin lands a right hand. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and Jaska counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffin, as that shot connected.
Jaska blocks a head kick by Griffin.
#CL2#
Jaska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Jaska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Jaska has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Jaska is breathing heavily.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Jaska throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Griffin is looking to wear down Jaska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaska drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaska walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaska avoids the head kick by Griffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Griffin rushes Jaska and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Jaska tries to tie him up.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Jaska looking to stall.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Jaska jumps guard.
Jaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jaska working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin'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.#T1#
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#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.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Jaska is stalling here.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaska or not.
Jaska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Jaska tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaska prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Griffin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jaska to his feet.
Jaska throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Jaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Griffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaska shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaska moves away.#CL2#
Jaska pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Jaska avoids nicely.
Jaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Jaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.#T4##CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jaska to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaska is controlling him.
Jaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Matthew Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matthew Griffin!
The defeated Taistelu Jaska had this to say: 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'. |
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Event:
HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantinou cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Constantinou. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Constantinou.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Constantinou there.
Constantinou throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Constantinou forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin wants to break free but Constantinou has control.
Constantinou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constantinou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #ROC#Griffin is rocked!
Constantinou tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantinou has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Constantinou. #KD#
Constantinou drops Griffin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Griffin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Constantinou lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Griffin to his knees! Constantinou keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Medeiros is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medeiros has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medeiros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Medeiros coming out on top.#CL#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Medeiros in a clinch.
Medeiros is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medeiros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griffin after a bit of a struggle.
Medeiros can't get the takedown.
Medeiros wants a takedown.
Medeiros looks winded!#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffin.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medeiros's head.#CL#
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Medeiros can't get the takedown.
Griffin lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Griffin with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin is looking to slow Medeiros down with leg kicks.
Griffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medeiros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Griffin thows a body kick. Medeiros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Medeiros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medeiros, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action.
#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffin pushes Medeiros away with a front kick.#CL#
Griffin forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
#BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medeiros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medeiros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
You can see that Medeiros has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage. #BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Medeiros doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Medeiros moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Medeiros's front leg but catches the back leg as Medeiros tries to avoid it.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Medeiros.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a low kick but Medeiros avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
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!
Medeiros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros is breathing heavily.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Medeiros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Medeiros is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Medeiros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medeiros blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Medeiros there.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Medeiros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Medeiros checks a leg kick.
Griffin throws a body punch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a good low kick that Medeiros was not able to check. #T2#
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Medeiros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medeiros somewhat.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.#CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Medeiros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
#T3##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Medeiros steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Griffin.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?#CL#
Griffin forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Medeiros tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.#CL#
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin scores with a push kick.
Griffin pushes Medeiros away with a front kick.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Medeiros off balance momentarily.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin tries to bum rush Medeiros with a series of wild strikes but Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Medeiros gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Medeiros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Medeiros avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Medeiros avoids it well.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but Medeiros moves out of range and Griffin only half commits.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Medeiros checks it well.
Medeiros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a nice leg kick.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. Medeiros shrugs it off though.
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Griffin feints and then cracks Medeiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Medeiros down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin. #CL#
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Griffin.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Medeiros backs up against the cage.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medeiros takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin connects with a leg kick.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin throws a front kick aimed at Medeiros's knee but Medeiros avoids it well.
Medeiros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffin.#CL#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.#T3#
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Medeiros's head but Medeiros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Medeiros is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Medeiros.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
Medeiros tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Griffin clinches up with Medeiros and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Griffin scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin working Medeiros over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Fury tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugo Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Fury has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fury crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffin - the referee stops the clock and Fury gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffin. Fury manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Fury is looking for a counter combo.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin. #T2#
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Griffin.
Griffin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Fury is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Griffin misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury blocks the body kick.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin misses with a right hand
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fury looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
Fury landing some decent shots from guard.
Fury stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fury working some strikes from top position.
Fury trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Fury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Fury has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Griffin is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
As Griffin looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.#TD#
Fury closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
Griffin pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Fury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fury stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Fury 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Griffin looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming. #TD#
Fury feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Fury changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been informed that Griffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin wants to stand but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fury connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fury wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fury connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin has hold of Fury's hands but Fury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Fury is controlling him well. #ES2#
Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Fury moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
As Griffin looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Griffin takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Griffin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Fury seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Griffin looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Fury isn't so interested in that idea.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fury works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Fury is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Griffin pushes Fury off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Fury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fury lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Fury stops Griffin from standing up.
Fury postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Fury throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Fury is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jugo Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Griffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fury is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugo Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Fury moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fury will feel that in the morning.
Fury 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.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jugo Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin!
The defeated Jugo Fury had this to say: 'The Cage Matting was so slippery, shit happens but that's what it is'. |
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Event:
HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slavik fails to land the takedown.
Griffin punishes Slavik's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Slavik's body.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slavik.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Slavik avoids it well.
Slavik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griffin defends it well.
Slavik tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slavik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Griffin connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Krystof Slavik has been cut.#T1#
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slavik with a poor takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystof Slavik.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slavik's head.
Slavik fails to land the takedown.
Slavik shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slavik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slavik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slavik tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slavik tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Slavik backpedaling.
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#Slavik is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Krystof Slavik's cut even more.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slavik.
Griffin scores with a nice strike.
Slavik is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Slavik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slavik seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Slavik shoots and misses #KD#
and Griffin counters with a crisp one two that drops Slavik! Griffin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slavik to his feet! Slavik is in big trouble!
Griffin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Slavik can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Griffin and Slavik drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Griffin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin controls the position.
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawal is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Lawal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffin landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lawal's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Griffin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Lawal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawal wants to get back to his feet but Griffin passes into half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin is nestled in close to Lawal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin throwing shots but Lawal is blocking nicely. #T3#
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Lawal defends the submission attempt.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffin in particular looking to stall.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawal defending well though.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
Lawal trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Lawal dodges it nicely.
Griffin not doing much here.
Lawal wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthew Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin prevents Lawal from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks up at the clock and then as Lawal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griffin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Griffin taking a breather here.
Lawal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lawal trying to remain calm as Griffin controls from the top position.#SU2#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Lawal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura but Lawal is defending well.
Lawal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lawal some visible discomfort.
Griffin controls the position.
Griffin throws an elbow but Lawal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lawal taking a bit of punishment here - Griffin scoring with strikes.
Lawal is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Griffin cracks Lawal with a big elbow.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
Lawal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB2#
Griffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawal, who protects the arm well.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Lawal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griffin.
#SUB2#
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin controlling from side mount.
Lawal wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Griffin grinds an elbow into Lawal's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Lawal is rocked!
We've been informed that Griffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin 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#
Lawal scores with the left hand. Griffin knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Griffin looking to score a takedown here. Lawal is defending well but Griffin drives through and ends up in Lawal's guard.
Lawal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin passes into half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Lawal's hands, connecting with Lawal's forehead.#T1#
Griffin stalling.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawal taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bakari Lawal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but Lawal defending well.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Lawal's hands, connecting with Lawal's forehead.
Oh Lawal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Griffin controlling the pace.
Griffin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawal!
Griffin postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lawal badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Griffin around the waist but Griffin pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Griffin is the winner by TKO! Griffin jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Griffin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Thug tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range. #CL2#
Thug clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thug.
Thug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Thug.
Thug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Thug is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Thug.
A bit of stalling here from Thug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Thug.
Thug digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thug misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Thug is controlling him.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thug smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Thug clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thug lands an elbow inside.
Thug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thug.
A short right from Thug. #T2#
Thug lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is getting worse.
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!
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Thug cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thug.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Thug on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thug.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thug lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Thug. #T3#
Thug lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Thug is working Griffin over against the cage.
Thug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thug scores with a shoulder strike.
Thug lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Matthew Griffin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thug taking a breather.
Thug gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thug takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thug has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Thug.
A right hand to the body from Thug.
Thug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thug lands a left hand.
Thug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Thug scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Griffin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slim Thug!
A relieved looking Slim Thug 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Trigger drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trigger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Griffin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.#BC2#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger takes one to the chin there.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Trigger shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trigger drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Griffin clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Trigger misses the shot to the body.
Trigger shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Trigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trigger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trigger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trigger tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Trigger avoids it well.
Griffin scores with a jab.
Trigger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Trigger rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Trigger.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Griffin.#T2#
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Triggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trigger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Trigger backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Trigger manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Trigger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Trigger get back to his feet.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Trigger's ribs.
Griffin lands with a hook. Trigger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trigger is breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trigger is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin is staying tight to Trigger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Griffin working away.
Trigger tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and beckons Trigger to his feet. #CL2#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SU2#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a head kick!
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trigger quickly recovers to half guard.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Griffin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Griffin stalks Trigger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trigger's face. Trigger staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin clobbers Trigger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin tries to bum rush Trigger with a series of wild strikes but Trigger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Trigger back into the cage.
Griffin dodges an elbow strike from Trigger.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Trigger shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Trigger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin scores with a kick to the body.
Trigger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin. #SU2#
Griffin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trigger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trigger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Trigger tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Trigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trigger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trigger working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffin fakes the leg kick and cracks Trigger in the body.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Rickie Trigger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Trigger backs away looking to recover.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Griffin gets a double leg takedown into Trigger's guard.
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!
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Griffin has Trigger up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Trigger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Trigger tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Griffin stands up from half guard. #T4#
Trigger 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.
Trigger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffin.#TD2#
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Griffin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Trigger to stand up.
Trigger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trigger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griffin just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Griffin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Trigger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trigger 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.
Jab from Griffin.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Trigger.
A nice side step and Griffin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trigger slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Trigger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trigger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trigger on the side of the head.
Trigger fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Trigger back into the cage.
Trigger is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Trigger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Trigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Trigger. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A low kick lands for Griffin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trigger or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad. #T2#
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Trigger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin feints a jab promting Trigger to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trigger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trigger napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Trigger get back to his feet.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Trigger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffin back to the cage. Trigger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Trigger's front leg but catches the back leg as Trigger tries to avoid it. #TD#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trigger to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Trigger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trigger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Griffin pushes Trigger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trigger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Trigger in a clinch.
Trigger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4##BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Trigger's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and waves to Trigger to follow him.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trigger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Trigger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin! |
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