Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT23 Ruas v Shakhbulatov
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1##TD#
Fjeld shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin trying to control but Fjeld postures up.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Fjeld any problems.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fjeld is one step ahead there.
Fjeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Fjeld won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Fjeld stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magnus Fjeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjeld scores with a jab.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Fjeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin moves out of range of the body kick.
Fjeld swinging wildly here.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Fjeld slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a double jab. #T2#
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fjeld avoids nicely.
Fjeld throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Griffin looking to score a takedown here. Fjeld is defending well but Griffin drives through and ends up in Fjeld's guard.
Fjeld will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjeld wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin cracks Fjeld with a solid left hand.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#
Fjeld is rocked!
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Oh Fjeld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fjeld's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shawn Griffin waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT20 Takeishi v Brandis
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Python wants to counter with a clinch but Griffin pushes him away.#TD#
Griffin dives in and scores a takedown into Python's guard.#SUB2#
Python is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Griffin is posturing up here but Python has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Griffin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Griffin has to tap! Slick submission there by Python!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cyrius Python!

Event: WVT16 Dabutt v Takeishi
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Griffin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell struggling a bit here.
Bell is trying to get back to half guard.
Griffin lands a nice forearm strike.
Bell regains half guard.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin working over Bell with some ground and pound. Bell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Bell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bell.
Bell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bell has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Griffin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bell has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Bell is rocked!#SUB#
Bell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Griffin has his hands clasped together but Bell extends and breaks Griffin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dominique Bell!
Dominique Bell very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WVT10 Takeishi v Foot
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Fidnhasieunch avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Fidnhasieunch gets a takedown into half guard.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fidnhasieunch is thwarting Griffin's attempts to control the position.
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.
Fidnhasieunch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fidnhasieunch lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Griffin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fidnhasieunch working the head and body with strikes.
Fidnhasieunch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fidnhasieunch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to roll over but Fidnhasieunch keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of elbows.
Fidnhasieunch landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Fidnhasieunch is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fidnhasieunch stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin has momentary wrist control but Fidnhasieunch slips an elbow through the middle.
Fidnhasieunch with a nice head shot there.
Fidnhasieunch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Fidnhasieunch lands a couple of elbows.
Fidnhasieunch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Griffin postures up.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fidnhasieunch pushes a forearm under Griffin's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Griffin is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Fidnhasieunch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, William Fidnhasieunch waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT7 Carsara v McTavish
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foot slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foot tries to clinch up.#CL#
Foot closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffin tries to break free but Foot pushes him back against the cage.
Foot tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Foot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Foot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Foot has double underhooks.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foot pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
Foot misses with some punches. #T1#
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Foot blocks an uppercut.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foot misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Foot fails to land.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Foot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Shawn Griffin has been cut.
Foot misses with some punches.
Griffin avoiding damage as Foot throws knees to the body. #T2#
Foot throws a head punch that misses.
Foot throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin wants to break free but Foot has control.
Foot lands a shoulder strike.
Foot lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foot lands a right hand.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Foot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chief Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Foot lands a right hand.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Griffin managing to block the knees to the body from Foot.
Griffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Foot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Foot prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foot lands a shoulder strike.
Foot pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Foot working aggressively here.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Foot finish him?
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.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Foot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foot misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Foot keeps him there for the moment.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Foot working aggressively here.
Foot misses with some punches. #T4#
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Foot keeps him there for the moment.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Foot working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foot.
Foot swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Griffin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Foot can't fight it off and eventually Griffin manages to take the fight to the floor. Foot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin won't allow Foot to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Foot manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Foot forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Foot missing with knees to the body.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Foot has the dominant position.
Foot has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Foot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn 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.
#R2##CL#
Foot moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Foot fails to land.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Foot has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foot misses with the head strike.
Griffin blocks an uppercut.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chief Foot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffin blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin. #BC2#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Foot drops Griffin with a huge uppercut! Griffin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Foot is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Foot!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chief Foot waved his t-shirt featuring Vegan Gains's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: WVT3 Fidnhasieunch v Carsara
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Boco avoids it well.
Boco tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Boco moves into the clinch.
Boco is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin sets himself, and Boco steps forward looking for the clinch! Griffin avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Griffin lands a strong strike to the head of Boco. That's dazed him! Griffin looking to finish here. Boco is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Griffin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bardakci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin tries to bum rush Bardakci with a series of wild strikes but Bardakci uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bardakci misses with a head kick. #TD#
Bardakci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bardakci is fighting to break Griffin's control of his arms but Griffin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bardakci stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Bardakci scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Griffin to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Bardakci is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Griffin is trying to escape and Bardakci transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Griffin is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bardakci! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nazim Bardakci!
Nazim Bardakci opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: EFC Mir vs Stewart
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Nevez cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nevez.
Nevez stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin walks into a stiff left hand from Nevez.
Nevez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Griffin fails with the takedown.
Ruben Nevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Griffin misses with a combination
and Nevez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Nevez counters with a straight right hand.
Nevez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Griffin looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Nevez leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevez finish him?#T1#
Nevez lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Nevez gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Nevez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Griffin right on the button. Griffin goes down! Nevez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nevez gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Nevez!
Ruben Nevez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Makana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makana 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.
As Makana backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Makana manages to avoid it all.
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Makana 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei Makana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makana is defended easily by Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Griffin gets a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Makana's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Griffin dives in looking to finish as Makana flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Griffin's strikes! Griffin is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Makana's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Makana was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Lambton vs Samedov
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nevez's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Nevez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nevez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevez wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevez's head.#ES#
Nevez pushes Griffin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nevez circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nevez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Nevez's defenses.
Nevez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin. #T1#
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nevez cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
Nevez lands a jab to the nose.
Nevez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Nevez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffin with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nevez counter with a right hand.
Ruben Nevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Nevez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffin moves forwards but Nevez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nevez counters with a right hand to the body.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Nevez connects with a looping right hand.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevez finish him?
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Nevez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffin showed some decent athleticism there.
Griffin looks winded!
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard. #ES#
Nevez has one foot on Griffin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nevez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nevez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevez is looking to counter punch.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevez dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruben Nevez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Nevez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Nevez is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nevez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griffin eats them both and turns towards Nevez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nevez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Nevez sprawls well.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. Nevez tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nevez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nevez lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nevez dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
A shot to the liver by Nevez. Beautiful body shot.
Nevez tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nevez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin tries to clinch but Nevez moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nevez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Nevez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Nevez walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Griffin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nevez swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Griffin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Nevez!
A less than humble Ruben Nevez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2018

#R1#
Baxter throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Shawn Griffin has been cut.#TD2#
Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baxter is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Griffin.
Baxter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin throws a strike aimed at the side of Baxter 's head but Baxter avoids it well.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Baxter is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Griffin throws an elbow but Baxter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griffin working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Baxter is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Baxter is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Griffin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
A relieved looking Shawn Griffin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Griffin throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Griffin striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin landing rabbit punches to the side of Rua's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Rua wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Rua controlling the pace. #T1#
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rua prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Rua is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it. #SUB2#
Rua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rua is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua stalling.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Griffin's guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Griffin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rua has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #SUB2#
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rua manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Griffin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jao Rua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
Rua wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Rua trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #T1#
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
Rua scoring with punches and elbows.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Rua wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rua stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #SUB2#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #T3#
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Griffin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Griffin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Griffin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Rua rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Griffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rua wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well. #T4##SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Griffin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rua felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jao Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Rua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rua.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rua, as that shot connected.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#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!
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Griffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Griffin for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Rua patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rua is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Griffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Rua is working for a rear naked choke. Griffin is not defending it well and Rua has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Griffin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Griffin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TGC Crucible 29
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Yamato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin throws a push kick but Yamato slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yamato!
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.
Yamato avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Griffin.
Griffin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yamato takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Griffin grinds an elbow into Yamato's temple.
Yamato is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yamato defending against the ground and pound.
Yamato is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
The ground and pound from Griffin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Yamato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Griffin throws an elbow but Yamato slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griffin throws a strike aimed at the side of Yamato's head but Yamato avoids it well.
Yamato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griffin.
Griffin scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yamato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin misses with the ground and pound.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin throws an elbow but Yamato slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griffin in side control, throwing shots but Yamato defends.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Griffin cracks Yamato with a big elbow.
Griffin throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with the ground and pound.
Griffin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Griffin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yamato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamato parries the strikes from Griffin easily there. Griffin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yamato to escape.
Griffin lands an elbow.
Griffin scoring with punches from side control.
Griffin is putting a hurting on Yamato here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC2#
Yamato is rocked!
The ground and pound from Griffin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oh Yamato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamato on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Griffin lands a strong strike to the head of Yamato. That's dazed him! Griffin looking to finish here. Yamato is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Griffin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
After winning the bout, Shawn Griffin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 62: Steve vs Murley
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Walsh gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Walsh tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Walsh tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Walsh tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away. #CL2#
Walsh clinches up against the cage.
Walsh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Griffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Griffin dodges an elbow strike from Walsh. #BC2#
Walsh manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin stands up over Walsh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walsh wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Griffin prevents Walsh from getting back to his feet.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Walsh blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walsh's head.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Walsh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Walsh is rocked!
Walsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Walsh is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Walsh has wrist control.
Walsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin stops Walsh from standing up.
Griffin is working Walsh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Griffin stands up over Walsh, holding on to his feet. Griffin throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Walsh is out cold! Griffin lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Our winner, Shawn Griffin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gallagher connects with a right hand. Griffin shakes it off.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher throws a shot to the body.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gallagher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin tries to break free but Gallagher pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin working aggressively here.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Griffin shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Shawn Griffin has been cut.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Gallagher. #ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Gallagher throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gallagher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gallagher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griffin's sensitive parts.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin tries to clinch up.#CL#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
Griffin wants to break free but Gallagher has control.
Gallagher throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage.
Gallagher lands a left hand.
Gallagher misses with a punch on the inside.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
Gallagher'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.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Gallagher.
Gallagher stalls.
Griffin tries to break free but Gallagher pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Gallagher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin is trying to push Gallagher away but Gallagher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Griffin is defended easily by Gallagher.
Griffin tries to bum rush Gallagher with a series of wild strikes but Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gallagher.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gallagher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage. #CL#
Griffin gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gallagher lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gallagher scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Gallagher is controlling him.
Gallagher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gallagher blocks the elbow strike.
Griffin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Shawn Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the cage.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Gallagher. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallagher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffin takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher drops Griffin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gallagher follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Gallagher!
Frank Gallagher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC 54: Cinco De Mayo
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - De Chandler circles away.
Griffin throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Chandler counters with a shoot takedown. Griffin fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Chandler won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
De Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Chandler stopping the sweep attempt from Griffin.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Chandler 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.
De Chandler trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
De Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
De Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
De Chandler passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffin can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
De Chandler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Griffin punching from the bottom. #SUB#
De Chandler is working for a submission of some sort.
De Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin tries to roll over but De Chandler keeps him under control.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Griffin is trying to stand.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin gets full guard.
De Chandler trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Chandler wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Chandler.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing De Chandler any problems.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
De Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
De Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
De Chandler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Chandler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
De Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Chandler won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
De Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin throwing short punches from the bottom.
De Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin striking off his back.
De Chandler is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
De Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick De Chandler off! De Chandler jumps back into Griffin's guard. #SUB#
De Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
De Chandler drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick De Chandler off! De Chandler jumps back into Griffin's guard.
De Chandler passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin is pressing down on De Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing De Chandler any problems.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
De Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwin De Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
De Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin throws a push kick but De Chandler slaps the foot to one side.
De Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Griffin avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and De Chandler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Chandler passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. De Chandler eventually gives up the hold.
De Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Chandler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. De Chandler eventually gives up the hold.
Griffin pushes De Chandler off looking to stand but De Chandler dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB#
De Chandler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Griffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Chandler.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. De Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
De Chandler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
De Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
De Chandler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
De Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Griffin defends it.
Chadwin De Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Chandler stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
De Chandler is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. De Chandler eventually gives up the hold.
De Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin connecting with a few gentle strikes. #SUB#
De Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Griffin connecting with a few gentle strikes. #T3#
Griffin tries to get to full guard but De Chandler has control of the leg.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Griffin punching from the bottom. #SUB#
De Chandler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin striking from the bottom.
De Chandler blocks the strikes from Griffin. #ES2#
Griffin kicks De Chandler off and gets back to his feet.
De Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Griffin didn't expect that.
Griffin wants to stand and escape but De Chandler is having none of it.
Griffin scores with a nice shot.
De Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely. #T4#
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
De Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Chandler is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but De Chandler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Griffin tries to kick De Chandler off but De Chandler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
De Chandler seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin landing rabbit punches to the side of De Chandler's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
De Chandler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chadwin De Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! De Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin lands with a nice combination. De Chandler backs away looking to recover.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and De Chandler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Chandler.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
De Chandler trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
De Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
De Chandler drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. De Chandler seems to have locked his on tight now - Griffin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for De Chandler, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chadwin De Chandler!
Chadwin De Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griffin has time to react.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Griffin 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.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Yamato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Yamato throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Yamato stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akihito Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamato. #BC2#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Yamato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Yamato throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Yamato throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamato on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yamato tries to get out of the position.
Yamato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamato has wrist control.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin distracts Yamato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin stands up over Yamato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin is in close to Yamato's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC2#
Yamato is rocked!
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oh Yamato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yamato seems to have got his legs back now.
Yamato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin stands up over Yamato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Yamato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
Griffin postures up in Yamato's guard and throws a big left but Yamato blocks it.
Griffin gets to his feet and stands over Yamato, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yamato felt that one! Griffin unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yamato from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC 47: San Diego vs Nagasaki
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Griffin stuffs the takedown.
Griffin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Mullen gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Mullen leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Griffin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mullen can't fight it off and eventually Griffin manages to take the fight to the floor. Mullen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mullen looking to control.
Mullen has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Mullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullen is retaining full guard.
Griffin pushing down on Mullen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Griffin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mullen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mullen is trying to control but can't.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Mullen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
Griffin working over Mullen with some ground and pound. Mullen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Griffin. #SUB2#
Mullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Mullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mullen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura but Mullen is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Mullen's hands, connecting with Mullen's forehead.
Mullen pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Mullen's hands, connecting with Mullen's forehead.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mullen tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Mullen is trying to maintain the position but Griffin is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Griffin working Mullen over with strikes.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Griffin with the ground and pound from mount.
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 with a couple of short strikes.
Griffin lands a big elbow. #T4#
Griffin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Griffin looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mullen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
After winning the bout, Shawn Griffin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 42: Johnson vs White
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Yamato throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Yamato's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamato swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and Yamato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Akihito Yamato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamato sprawls well. Yamato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Yamato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.#T1##TD2#
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
Griffin is nestled in close to Yamato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin is thwarting Yamato's attempts to control the position.
Yamato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yamato defending well though.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Yamato dodges it nicely.
Yamato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamato is breathing heavily.
Griffin throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yamato defends it well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin throwing shots but Yamato is blocking nicely.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Yamato defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Yamato is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Griffin!
A very excited looking Shawn Griffin 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.

Event: TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mullen tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a kimura here.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mullen tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin winds up and cracks Mullen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin prevents Mullen from improving his position.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mullen trying to control here.
Mullen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
Griffin working Mullen over with strikes.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Mullen is rocked!
Mullen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Mullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Oh Mullen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mullen is trying to control but can't.
Mullen seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Griffin there. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Mullen trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Mullen's head.
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.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mullen wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
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 Mullen's temple.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mullen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Griffin!
After winning the bout, Shawn Griffin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 28: Wangler vs Rollins 2
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Griffin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Shepard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griffin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Shepard keeps moving and retains side control.
Griffin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Griffin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shepard's best efforts.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shepard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard 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. #T1#
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Shepard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shepard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin gets full guard.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shepard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin lands an upkick as Shepard stands over him.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Griffin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shepard's guard. #REVR#
Griffin postures up in Shepard's guard and throws a big left but Shepard blocks it.
Shepard looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepard, not yet.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin is in close to Shepard's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Shepard.
Shepard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Griffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shepard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Griffin throws a strike but Shepard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Griffin is in close to Shepard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shepard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Shepard blocks nicely.
Shepard trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer.
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Shepard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Shepard blocks nicely.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Shepard has wrist control.
Griffin 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.#SUB#
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shepard dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Griffin keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
Griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - Shepard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shepard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shepard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shepard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Griffin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shepard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shepard checks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shepard or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shepard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shepard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shepard lands with a good body shot.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Griffin.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Shepard catches Griffin right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Shepard catches Griffin right on the button with a cross.
Shepard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shepard scores with a hook.
Shepard dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
Griffin misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Shepard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shepard stands up out of Griffin's guard for a moment - Griffin manages to land a nice upkick.#T2#
Griffin has momentary wrist control but Shepard slips an elbow through the middle.
Shepard working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Shepard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Commander Shepard has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shepard is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shepard trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Shepard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Griffin working for a triangle but Shepard defends it easily. #T3#
Shepard 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.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shepard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shepard is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Shepard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Griffin tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Shepard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Griffin to see if he's OK.
Shepard scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Shepard lands a few punches from side control.
Shepard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shepard avoids the strikes from the bottom by Griffin.
Griffin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Shepard is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a head shot. Shepard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Commander Shepard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shepard clinches up against the cage.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but Shepard improves position.
Still in the clinch, Shepard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shepard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shepard.
Shepard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Shepard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shepard looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Griffin shoots in but Shepard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Shepard tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Shepard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
Shawn Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Shepard connects with a jab.
Griffin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffin gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Shepard counters with a takedown into side control.
Shepard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Shepard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shepard prevents Griffin from escaping the position.#T2#
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shepard wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Shepard looks up at the clock and then as Griffin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shepard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Shepard scoring with punches and elbows.
Shepard controls the position.
Griffin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shepard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Griffin looking to ground and pound but Shepard is blocking nicely. #T3#
Shepard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Shepard is trying to escape the mount.
Shepard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griffin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Shepard tries to reverse the position but Griffin maintains control.#T4#
Shepard is in a horrible position here. Griffin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shepard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Griffin punching from mount but Shepard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Shepard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shepard keeps trying to improve his position.
Shepard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shepard tries to reverse the position but Griffin maintains control.
Shepard tries to lock up and control but Griffin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Commander Shepard.
I think Shepard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Commander Shepard!
In his post fight interview, Commander Shepard gave a big smile as he said 'This literally is nothing compared to saving the fucking universe. I mean, you guys saw what I did to the Collectors. So bring on the rest. (Mic drop)'.

Event: TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Dayley. Those never looked like landing.
Dayley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Griffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Griffin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dayley regains guard. #SUB#
Dayley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dayley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Griffin rolls with it to try and escape but Dayley cranks on the arm and Griffin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dayley!

Event: TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dayley can't break the clinch.
Dayley working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Dayley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dayley dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dayley trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dayley controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dayley stops Griffin from standing up. #T1#
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dayley passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dayley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Dayley trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dayley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dayley prevents Griffin from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Dayley 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. #SUB2#
Griffin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dayley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dayley!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin pushes Dayley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dayley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dayley wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dayley presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin gives up his back whilst trying to strike. #T3#
Griffin tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Dayley has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Griffin is defending well but eventually Dayley manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Griffin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Dayley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Griffin looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Griffin has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Griffin manages to pass to side control!
Griffin lands an elbow.
Griffin working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jackson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Griffin cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Griffin looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griffin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jackson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Griffin can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Griffin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##CL#
Booker clinches.
Booker pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booker can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Booker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griffin fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Booker.
Booker pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Booker scores with a shoulder strike.
Booker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Shawn Griffin has been cut.
Griffin can't get the takedown.
Bobby Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booker lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Booker finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Booker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Griffin with a big uppercut! Griffin tries to clinch up but Booker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Griffin to the mat! Griffin covers up and Booker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Booker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bobby Booker waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DUEL#75 Muller vs Marailov
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Ramazotti checks a leg kick.
Griffin stalks Ramazotti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramazotti's face. Ramazotti staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Ramazotti blocks nicely.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramazotti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramazotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin stops Ramazotti from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Ramazotti has a closed guard, preventing Griffin from standing up.
Griffin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ramazotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ramazotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin is pulling down on Ramazotti's head to control his posture.
Ramazotti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramazotti. #T2#
Griffin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramazotti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Ramazotti wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin is controlling Ramazotti's posture.
Ramazotti throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Ramazotti wants to control but Griffin passes easily into half guard.
Ramazotti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramazotti tries to get out of the position.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin prevents Ramazotti from improving his position.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is looking to advance position but Ramazotti won't allow it.
Ramazotti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at S&E Fitness . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramazotti defending well though.
Griffin is trying to control. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Ramazotti pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramazotti defending well though.
Ramazotti tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Ramazotti is having none of it.
Ramazotti gets back to full guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Ramazotti won't let him.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramazotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Griffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin looks to land a combination but Ramazotti avoids it well.
Ramazotti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffin shoots and misses #TD#
and Ramazotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Ramazotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griffin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Ramazotti swings around for an armbar but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramazotti's guard.
Ramazotti is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Griffin works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramazotti controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Griffin works over Ramazotti with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramazotti controlling the position.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin trying to control but Ramazotti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Griffin postures up in Ramazotti's guard and throws a big left but Ramazotti blocks it.
Ramazotti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramazotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Ramazotti has a closed guard, preventing Griffin from standing up.
Griffin passes Ramazotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramazotti is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramazotti controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Ramazotti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramazotti wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Shawn Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramazotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Griffin holds on to Ramazotti's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Griffin can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramazotti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ramazotti scoring with strikes but Griffin is staying in there.
Ramazotti looking to finish Griffin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffin!
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.
Ramazotti lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Griffin is looking to improve his position but Ramazotti isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramazotti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Griffin looks a forlorn figure.
Ramazotti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffin is looking to escape.
Ramazotti avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramazotti throwing strikes here but Griffin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Ramazotti dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramazotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin throws a head kick but Ramazotti moves out of range.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Griffin tries to get set, Ramazotti tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazotti shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Ramazotti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Ramazotti throws a quick counter head kick but Griffin was just out of range.#T1#
Griffin leaves Ramazotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramazotti sets himself, and Griffin steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramazotti avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Ramazotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramazotti darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Ramazotti into the ropes. #CL2#
Griffin drives through and clinches with Ramazotti against the ropes.
Griffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramazotti is defending well.
Our sources have told us that Ramazotti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Griffin manages to pull guard.
Ramazotti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramazotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Griffin working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Ramazotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffin has wrist control.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Ramazotti from controlling successfully.
Ramazotti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramazotti wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramazotti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Griffin with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Griffin wants to stand but Ramazotti is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramazotti wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramazotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Ramazotti is defending well.
Ramazotti is trying to control but can't. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Ramazotti's hands, connecting with Ramazotti's forehead.
Griffin is trying to control. Ramazotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramazotti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ramazotti wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Ramazotti's head.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ramazotti is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Griffin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McGill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McGill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
McGill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Griffin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Griffin is trying to get an arm triangle but McGill is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGill works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGill controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ground and pound from Griffin.
McGill controlling the position for now.
Griffin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
McGill is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGill can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGill strikes from the bottom but Griffin passes into mount!
McGill's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGill is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin is nestled in close to McGill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGill with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Griffin wants to control but McGill is keeping him busy.
McGill manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Griffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGill! #REVB#
Griffin gets back to half guard.
McGill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGill looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
McGill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin is trying to stand.
McGill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin has hold of McGill's hands but McGill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGill winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGill 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 has hold of McGill's hands but McGill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGill is nestled in close to Griffin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGill working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griffin defending well though.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGill scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy McGill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGill shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
McGill shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGill lands a couple of digs.
McGill scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGill manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Griffin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGill striking from his own guard.
McGill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGill wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it. #T1#
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but McGill has wrist control.
Griffin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffin is nestled in close to McGill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin moves nicely into side control.
McGill is breathing heavily.
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.
Check out the look on Griffin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Griffin working away.
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2##SUB#
Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Griffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGill, who protects the arm well.
McGill is looking to reverse the position.
McGill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!
McGill is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Griffin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
McGill missing with strikes.
Shawn Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
McGill lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Griffin hold on?! #T3#
McGill lands a shot to the body.
McGill lands strikes to the head.
McGill throwing wild punches that miss their target.
McGill throwing sloppy strikes.
McGill throwing sloppy strikes.
McGill misses with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, McGill manages to miss with strikes from the back.
McGill lands a shot to the body.
McGill is working the ground and pound. Can Griffin escape?
Can Griffin hold on?! McGill is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McGill lands a shot to the head.
McGill lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Griffin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
McGill scores with punches to the body.
McGill scores with strikes from the back.
Griffin tries to escape the position.
McGill gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin tries to escape the position.
McGill punches Griffin on the ear.
Griffin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McGill lands a big elbow.
McGill landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McGill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGill shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed McGill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGill defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGill.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGill is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, McGill circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin tries to clinch up.#TD2#
McGill drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGill postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to control the position but McGill postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin wants to sweep here but McGill controlling him for the moment.
McGill throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGill postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
McGill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGill throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGill.
Shawn Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McGill.
McGill shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but McGill 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 slaps away a takedown attempt from McGill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Griffin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Griffin wants to stand up but McGill is controlling the position.
Griffin is looking to stall here but McGill recovers full guard. #T3##SUB2#
McGill has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin slips nicely into half guard.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGill gets back to full guard.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGill is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGill throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin landing with the ground and pound.
Griffin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McGill is pulling down on Griffin's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shawn Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy McGill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGill trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McGill.
I've got McGill 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McGill!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
Hatfield has managed to clinch.
Griffin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Griffin gets underhooks to prevent Hatfield's takedown attempt.
Hatfield controlling the action here for a moment.
Hatfield is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Hatfield pulls Griffin into guard.
Hatfield throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Hatfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hatfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hatfield's head.#T1#
Hatfield thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hatfield working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin postures up and lands a big shot to Hatfield's brow.
Hatfield wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it. #SUB2#
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hatfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatfield trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Hatfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hatfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hatfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hatfield uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL#
Hatfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin missing with knees to the body.
Griffin has Hatfield pressed against the cage, preventing Hatfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hatfield is looking for a takedown.
Hatfield changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchel Hatfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Hatfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Griffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Hatfield doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hatfield being controlled here, momentarily.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES#
Hatfield pushes Griffin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchel Hatfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hatfield fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Hatfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hatfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hatfield wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hatfield.
Hatfield is trying to maintain the position but Griffin is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hatfield has one foot on Griffin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hatfield misses with a wild combination.
Griffin is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hatfield!
Hatfield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hatfield wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hatfield is looking to escape.
Hatfield gets full guard.#T2#
Hatfield wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Hatfield wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hatfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Griffin has picked Hatfield up - he's going for a ride! Griffin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Griffin prevents Hatfield from standing back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield is looking to get back to is feet but Griffin passes into side control.
Hatfield is being controlled here. #T3#
Griffin is continuing to stall.
Hatfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hatfield is trying to buck Griffin off.
Hatfield is trying to escape the position but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Griffin drags him back down.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Hatfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Hatfield moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.#TD2#
Griffin scores with a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Hatfield trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shawn Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Hatfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Griffin throws out a counter right but Hatfield avoids it with no problem.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Hatfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffin's waist but Griffin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hatfield off to one side.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hatfield to the ground. Griffin is now in Hatfield's guard.#SUB#
Griffin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hatfield is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Hatfield throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES#
Hatfield has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Hatfield scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2##TD#
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Hatfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Griffin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hatfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Hatfield blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing. #T3##TD#
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Griffin looks to move to half guard but instead Hatfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Hatfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Griffin wants to improve his position but Hatfield is controlling well.
Griffin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hatfield is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Griffin trying to control from the bottom.
Hatfield is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Griffin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Griffin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Griffin tries to tie him up. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Taylor has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Griffin rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Taylor has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Griffin looks winded!
An elbow from Taylor crashes against the mat. #T3##SU#
Taylor stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet. #CL#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Taylor gets control of Griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor 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.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffin's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Taylor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Griffin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin trying to control here.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griffin for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shawn Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor to the ground. Griffin is now in Taylor's guard.#ES#
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Griffin tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor blocks the body kick. #T4#
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffin tries to stand but Taylor controls the position and pulls Griffin into his guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Griffin trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard. #REVR#
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
Taylor 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.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Griffin tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffin misses with a double jab #CL#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Taylor pulls Griffin into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Taylor 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.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Shawn Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Taylor!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet but Griffin drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coffey is letting Griffin control him for a moment.
Coffey struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Griffin working the ground and pound. #T1#
Coffey is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Coffey tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
Coffey is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Griffin swings around for an armbar but Coffey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Griffin's guard.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coffey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Griffin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coffey off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Coffey swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Griffin rushes Coffey and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin looking to throw knees to the head but Coffey is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Griffin gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Griffin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Coffey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Griffin is taking a breather. Coffey 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 is keen to just control but Coffey is a slippery customer.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Coffey is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coffey avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin controlling the pace.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet.
Coffey is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coffey wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Coffey is doing well to control the position and prevent Griffin from advancing to side control.#T4#
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.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Coffey is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn 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 throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coffey. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Griffin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin controls the position.
Coffey struggling a bit here.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet but Griffin drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Coffey is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Coffey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Coffey striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Griffin is staying tight to Coffey's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Griffin landing strikes.
Coffey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Griffin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Griffin is thwarting Coffey's attempts to control the position.
Griffin wants to pass to mount but Coffey is defending the position.
Griffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coffey is refusing to be controlled, as Griffin sits in half guard. #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.
Coffey is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Coffey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coffey tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Coffey circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Coffey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coffey is trying to stand back up but Griffin is controlling him #SUB2#
Griffin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin working the head and body with strikes.
Griffin is pressing down on Coffey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Coffey is holding on for now.
Coffey is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Coffey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffin's back!
Griffin tries to escape the position.
Griffin trying to get back to his feet but Coffey is in full control for now.
Griffin covering up well and avoiding damage.
Coffey misses with an elbow to the head.
Griffin is in bad spot here.
Coffey is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Coffey somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Coffey punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Coffey's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Coffey missing with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to escape the position.
Griffin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Coffey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keenan Coffey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coffey closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Coffey pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin trying to control the position but Coffey is working away.
A lull in the action here as Griffin stalls from top position.
Coffey wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin is working Coffey over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Coffey manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Griffin.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Coffey is keeping the position.#T1#
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Coffey wants to sweep but no luck.
Coffey is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Coffey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Coffey managing to control the position.
Coffey is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Coffey kicks Griffin off and gets to his feet.
Griffin tries to bum rush Coffey with a series of wild strikes but Coffey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Coffey circles away.
Coffey shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Griffin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coffey was covering up waiting for the punch and Griffin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Coffey keeps moving.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Coffey had control of the position. #T3#
Coffey looking for a sweep. Not yet Coffey, not yet.
Coffey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
Coffey controlling Griffin's posture.
Shawn Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coffey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #ES#
Coffey is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##TD2#
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coffey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coffey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coffey wants to sweep here but Griffin controlling him for the moment.
Coffey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coffey is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Griffin.
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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Griffin!

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