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Event:
Madness Fright Night 15
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horn.
Horn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horn is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Griffin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Horn wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Horn is retaining full guard.
Griffin is in close to Horn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin passes Horn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Horn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Horn defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Griffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Horn defends the submission attempt.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Horn's temple.
Horn pushes Griffin off looking to stand but Griffin dives back in and keeps control.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Horn is trying to stand.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Horn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horn is trying to stand up here but Griffin is controlling him well.
Griffin trying to mount his opponent but Horn defends it.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Horn is defending well.
Griffin moves into full mount! Horn won't be happy about that!
Griffin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Griffin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin looking to finish Horn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Horn!#ROC2#
Horn is rocked!
Horn is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Griffin has taken his back.
Oh Horn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Horn showing good submission defense here.
Horn is trying to get back to his feet but Griffin has full control of the position and if anything, Horn has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Griffin sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Horn taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 11
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Sixx lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Sixx, which made it look bad.
Sixx throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sixx scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Sixx 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.
Sixx preventing the sweep.
Sixx trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.
Sixx throws a big elbow that misses.
Sixx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sixx postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixx working some strikes from top position.
Griffin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Sixx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Sixx pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx 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.
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sixx got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixx has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sixx content to stall in guard here.
Sixx passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Sixx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sixx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sixx works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sixx staying calm.
Griffin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sixx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Griffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sixx in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin tries to improve position but can't.
Sixx working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Griffin is not content to let Sixx control the position. #SUB#
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sixx slows the pace down.
Griffin misses with a strike from the bottom.
Griffin manages to get back to half guard.
Sixx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Griffin is staying active underneath Sixx, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB#
Sixx is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Sixx 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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sixx is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sixx wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikki Sixx dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin cracks Sixx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sixx swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sixx misses the target.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sixx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sixx's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Sixx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sixx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Griffin is aware though and is defending well.
Sixx working a defensive guard here.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Sixx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sixx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Sixx defends easily.
#T1#
Sixx working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Sixx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Sixx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sixx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Sixx clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sixx displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.#BC#
Sixx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikki Sixx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Sixx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.#TD#
Sixx is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffin's half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Sixx 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#
Sixx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 has hold of Sixx's hands but Sixx slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sixx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sixx scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sixx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Griffin has hold of Sixx's hands but Sixx slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sixx takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Sixx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is staying active underneath Sixx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Sixx passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sixx is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Griffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sixx lands a nice short elbow.
Sixx trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Sixx trying to control the pace.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nikki Sixx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixx content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sixx is looking for a kimura here.
Sixx lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikki Sixx dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sixx as he connects with a hook.
Griffin jabs Sixx to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Sixx sprawls well.
Sixx tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Sixx's head but Sixx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sixx digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
Sixx throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffin on the side of the head. #TD#
Sixx closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Sixx trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sixx pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
Sixx prevents Griffin from improving his position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sixx in particular looking to stall.
Sixx tries to stand and escape but Griffin is controlling the position.
Sixx works his way into full mount!
Sixx trying to control but Griffin is having none of it.
Sixx fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Griffin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sixx has a good base and remains in mount.
Sixx wants to control the pace but Griffin is squirming around nicely.
Sixx prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.#T2#
Griffin is in a horrible position here. Sixx smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Griffin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sixx fails to take his opponent's back.
Sixx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffin is looking to escape.
Griffin tries to reverse the position but Sixx maintains control.
Sixx cracks Griffin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB#
Sixx working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
Sixx in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin is in a horrible position here. Sixx smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Griffin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T3#
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Sixx connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Sixx finish him?
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Sixx working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
Sixx connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sixx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sixx unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Griffin wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sixx celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikki Sixx!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nikki Sixx thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness 15 Ruas vs Turkey
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dock but Dock pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Griffin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Dock 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. #SUB#
Dock 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Griffin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Griffin is looking to defend but Dock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Griffin! Dock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Griffin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bob Dock!
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Event:
Madness: Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Dock scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Dock.
Dock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dock throws a body kick that misses.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Dock avoids it easily.
That kick from Dock tenderised Griffin's leg. Griffin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dock throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dock won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura but Dock is defending well.
Dock is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a few punches from side control.
Dock tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin advances nicely into full mount.
Griffin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SUB2#
Griffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Dock's coaches at The King's Road have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Griffin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin prevents Dock from improving his position.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dock taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard. #SUB2#
Griffin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dock defend it? Griffin steps over the head and cranks it - Dock is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Madness 4: Dawson vs Orndorff
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Marsden Jr does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Marsden Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Marsden Jr. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Marsden Jr shows good takedown defense.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Marsden Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr lands a body shot.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Marsden Jr.
Griffin has Marsden Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marsden Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Griffin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Griffin manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Marsden Jr explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Griffin digs a good body shot into Marsden Jr's ribs.#T1#
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marsden Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marsden Jr sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marsden Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffin in his tracks.
Marsden Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griffin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brandon Marsden Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden Jr lunges at Griffin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffin's hand.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden Jr, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Marsden Jr against the cage but Marsden Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marsden Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marsden Jr connects with a body shot that sends Griffin's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Marsden Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marsden Jr connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Marsden Jr has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Marsden Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Marsden Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Marsden Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Marsden Jr lands with a right to the head.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #T3#
A short left from Marsden Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Marsden Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a shot to the body.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands with a left to the head.
Marsden Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marsden Jr is working Griffin over against the cage.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Marsden Jr gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a right hand.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch.
Marsden Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Marsden Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden Jr. #ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Marsden Jr scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Marsden Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marsden Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marsden Jr.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden Jr cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Marsden Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Marsden Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsden Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Marsden Jr - that landed with a thud.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Marsden Jr pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsden Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marsden Jr works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
Marsden Jr gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden Jr.
Marsden Jr throws a big uppercut that drops Griffin! More strikes from Marsden Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Griffin lies dazed against the cage as Marsden Jr celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Marsden Jr!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Marsden Jr said 'I ain't surprised'.
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Event:
Madness 2: Mitchell vs Garinho
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robbins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Robbins pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Griffin has his foot on Robbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robbins works his way back into a safe position though.
Robbins is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robbins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robbins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Robbins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Griffin working for a triangle but Robbins defends it easily.
Robbins content to stall in guard here.
Robbins throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Robbins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbins trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Robbins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robbins 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.
Robbins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Robbins drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick Robbins off! Robbins jumps back into Griffin's guard.
Robbins wants to stand but Griffin is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB#
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Robbins working some strikes from top position.
Robbins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robbins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Griffin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Robbins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Griffin has tightened it up now! Robbins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 20: Chaelsson vs Pinochet
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Griffin working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
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.#SUB#
Jackson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Griffin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kamden Jackson!
Kamden Jackson made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ADWGC Sydney
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Roger Little (ranked 3535 p4p, 411 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 5575 p4p, 540 weight class). Little's entrance music is Welcome to the Jungle. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Roger Little! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Little (0) vs (4) Griffin
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Little keeping his opponent close.
Little sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Little keeping control of the position.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Griffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Little has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little is holding on to half guard well.
Little looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Little slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Little seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Little.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Little is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Little manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Little's guard.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Little is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Little is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Little is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Griffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Griffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Little 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.
Little looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griffin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Little looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Little looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Little! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Little (4) vs (4) Griffin
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Griffin is still trying to improve position.
Little staying calm.
Griffin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Little (6) vs (4) Griffin
Little wants to take Griffin's back but he can't do it this time.
Little moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Little (9) vs (4) Griffin
I would not like to be Griffin right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little is hanging on to Griffin's back as he tries to escape.
Little is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Griffin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Little keeps control of the position easily here as Griffin tries to buck him off.
Little's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Little keeps control of the position as Griffin tries to break free.
Little just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Little 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.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Little keeps control of the position easily here as Griffin tries to buck him off.
Griffin can't escape the position.
Good control from Little.
Little is hanging on to Griffin's back as he tries to escape.
Griffin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Little controlling from the back.
Little has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Little.
Griffin tries to break free.
Little controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to escape but Little has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Little has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little continues to hold on tight.
Griffin turns into Little and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Little (9) vs (6) Griffin
Little pulls Griffin in to control the position.
Griffin advances to half guard.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Little is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Little is positioning himself well to prevent Griffin advancing to mount.
Little is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Little avoid being mounted?
Little gets full guard.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Little is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Little is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Little (11) vs (6) Griffin
Griffin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Little defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Little 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
Little controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin looking for a guillotine here but Little defends easily.
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Little controls the pace.
Griffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Little defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Little controls from within his opponent's guard.
Little pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Little controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Little continues to stall.
Little tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Little pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Little is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
More hug and hope from Little.
Little avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Little tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Little is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Little pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin can't keep his opponent in guard - Little advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin is looking to get back to full guard here but Little has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Little (14) vs (6) Griffin
Little controlling from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Little advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Little (16) vs (6) Griffin
Griffin is looking to get to half guard.
Little controlling from mount.
Griffin is trying desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Little controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Little.
Griffin has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Little (19) vs (6) Griffin
Griffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Little looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Little is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Roger Little managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sekon Chance (ranked 3491 p4p, 398 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 5263 p4p, 504 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sekon Chance! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chance on his heels. He'll look to pass Chance's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chance (0) vs (2) Griffin
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Chance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chance manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Chance's guard.
Chance trying to control the position.
Chance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Chance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chance manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Chance's guard.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Chance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chance manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Chance's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Chance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chance manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Chance's guard.
Griffin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chance (0) vs (5) Griffin
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance wants to control but Griffin postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chance tries to improve position but can't.
Griffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin has hold of Chance's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Chance tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Griffin cranks the arm and Chance screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Chance, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matt Griffin!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Griffin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Griffin (ranked 4943 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Howell (ranked 4431 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matt Griffin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Howell, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Howell against the cage but Howell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howell is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Howell circles away and we're back to standing.
Howell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Howell has Griffin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Howell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griffin tumbling to the mat - Howell dives into Griffin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Griffin (0) vs (2) Howell
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Howell from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howell is one step ahead there.
Howell wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howell 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.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Howell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Griffin. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (0) vs (5) Howell
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Howell is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Howell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Howell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (0) vs (8) Howell
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Howell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Griffin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Howell controlling his opponent.
Griffin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Howell.
Howell working for a guillotine from mount but Griffin is in no mood to give up.
Howell wants to finish this one by submission but Griffin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Howell.
Howell looking to control but Griffin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Griffin (0) vs (11) Howell
Howell working for a choke but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Howell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Howell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Griffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Howell keeps control of the position as Griffin tries to break free.
Howell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Griffin tries to roll but Howell sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell doesn't have the hooks in and Griffin manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Griffin (2) vs (11) Howell
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howell dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Griffin (2) vs (13) Howell
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howell passes into half guard.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Howell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Howell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Howell uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (2) vs (16) Howell
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffin, who protects the arm well.
Griffin is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Howell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Howell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Howell is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Griffin (2) vs (18) Howell
Howell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Griffin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Griffin shrugs it off.
Howell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Griffin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Griffin (2) vs (21) Howell
Howell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Howell is hanging on to Griffin's back as he tries to escape.
Griffin is working hard here to advance position.
Griffin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Howell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Howell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Howell is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Howell is controlling well.
Howell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howell 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. Howell eventually gives up the hold.
Howell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Howell seems to be working for a kimura but Griffin defends the submission attempt.
Howell is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Howell to get the leverage.
Griffin won't allow Howell to pass to mount.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griffin defends it well.
Howell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Howell wants to work for an arm triangle but Griffin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell 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 regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Griffin (2) vs (24) Howell
Griffin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Howell's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Howell! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Griffin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonard Howell!
After winning the bout, Leonard Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Butch Steel (ranked 1812 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 4938 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Butch Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Konstantin Menshow.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
Steel jumps guard.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Griffin
Steel trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Kickn Vegass inform us that Griffin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griffin is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Griffin!
A very excited looking Matt 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. |
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Event:
TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffin throws a push kick but McDaniels slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDaniels did well to prevent Griffin getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDaniels wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura but McDaniels is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
McDaniels kicks off Griffin and gets to his feet.
McDaniels moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
A right-left combo lands from McDaniels. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffin tries for a takedown but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDaniels moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDaniels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDaniels throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
McDaniels scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
McDaniels gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
McDaniels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Griffin.
Horatius McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.#T1##BC#
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
Griffin checks a low kick from McDaniels.
McDaniels scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from McDaniels misses.
McDaniels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDaniels to the mat! McDaniels manages to get full guard. #ES#
McDaniels has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
McDaniels scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Horatius McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
McDaniels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDaniels scores with a hook to the body. Griffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from McDaniels.
McDaniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDaniels connects with a jab.
McDaniels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffin momentarily.
#T2#
McDaniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin looks winded!
McDaniels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDaniels scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDaniels, as that shot connected.
McDaniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDaniels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDaniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
McDaniels lands a body shot.
McDaniels sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
McDaniels connects with a solid leg kick.
McDaniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can McDaniels finish him?
A head kick misses from McDaniels.
McDaniels rushes Griffin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Griffin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. McDaniels piles on the pressure and Griffin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horatius McDaniels!
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Event:
TGC 63: San Diego vs Baby
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Lock gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lock enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Griffin is working for a kimura but Lock is defending it quite comfortably.
Lock trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin prevents Lock from improving his position.
Lock is in trouble now - Griffin has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin fails to advance to Lock's back. #SUB2#
Griffin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lock manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB2#
Griffin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Griffin's guard! Nice work there by Lock!
Lock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.#SUB2#
Griffin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lock doesn't defend quickly enough and Griffin has managed to lock this one up! Can Lock escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Griffin on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Griffin!
An out of breath Matt Griffin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 20
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Dada digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Dada sprawls well.
Dada lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin tries to clinch but Dada moves out of range.
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dada throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Dada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
A head kick lands from Dada that sends Griffin to the canvas. Griffin tries to scramble back to his feet but Dada brings him back down into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Dada controlling the position from side mount.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin prevents Dada from improving position.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Griffin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Dada creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griffin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dada 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.
Dada content to control rather than advance.
Griffin is not content to let Dada control the position.
Dada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dada slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Dada seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Dada tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it. #T2#
Dada lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dada pulls his head out easily.
Dada performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dada lands with a punch from half guard.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Dada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dada tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Dada shows good takedown defense.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Dada tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Dada pushes him away.
Dada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dada.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dada.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dada throws a head kick that misses.
Dada scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dada thuds a left hand into Griffin's body.
Dada throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dada misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Dada ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in but Dada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Dada gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Dada as Griffin shoots in.
Dada throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin looks winded!#TD2#
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Dada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Griffin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dada scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koboko Dada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt 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#
Dada throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dada defends it nicely.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Griffin scores with a takedown into Dada's guard.#ES#
Dada is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dada has him pressed against the cage.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dada stalling.
Dada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dada slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Dada gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Dada.
Our sources have told us that Dada has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Griffin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koboko Dada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Dada lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Dada.
Dada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Dada keeps him there for the moment.
Dada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Dada digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Dada is leaning against Griffin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dada lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Dada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Dada throws a good cross that connects.
Dada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griffin on the side of the head.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Dada dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dada finish him?
Griffin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dada comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Griffin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Griffin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada 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.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Bobeth.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
letting Bobeth counter with a right hand. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin throws a body punch but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth connects with a high kick.
Griffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobeth pinned against the cage. Bobeth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Bobeth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Bobeth ducks down to avoid it.
Bobeth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobeth connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobeth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bobeth looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well. #T1##CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin letting Bobeth take a breather here.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Bobeth moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Bobeth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobeth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Bobeth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobeth.
Griffin throws a jab when Bobeth was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bobeth.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Bobeth gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage. #CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bobeth scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bobeth throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Bobeth's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobeth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Bobeth.
A combination from Bobeth does no damage.
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Bobeth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good work by Bobeth as he checks the leg kick.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobeth swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobeth pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Griffin fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Bobeth clinches with his opponent.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Bobeth gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobeth, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobeth.
Bobeth stalling.
Griffin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bobeth prevents it.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Bobeth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobeth.
Griffin stalling the fight.
Bobeth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bobeth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bobeth has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Bobeth has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling him.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth jabs at Griffin's body.#T1#
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Bobeth counters with a two punch combo.
Bobeth scoring well with a low kick there.
Bobeth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Bobeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Bobeth gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Bobeth to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobeth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobeth throws a head kick that half lands.
Bobeth slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Bobeth throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Bobeth tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Bobeth counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Bobeth to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Bobeth throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bobeth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobeth.
Griffin motions for Bobeth to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Bobeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bobeth pushes Griffin away with a front kick.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin is trying to push Bobeth away but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobeth. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobeth tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobeth to the ground. Bobeth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobeth lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobeth misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Bobeth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Bobeth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Bobeth.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Bobeth avoids it well.
Bobeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bobeth.
Bobeth lands a front kick.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bobeth.
Griffin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bobeth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Griffin.
Bobeth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobeth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bobeth fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Bobeth swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobeth, which made it look bad.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobeth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobeth throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.#CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bobeth looks to land a combination. Griffin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Bobeth.
Bobeth thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Bobeth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobeth has Griffin pushed against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Bobeth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bobeth counters by clinching up. #T2#
Griffin tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Griffin takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobeth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bobeth.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobeth lands a right hand. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Bobeth scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobeth scores with a push kick.
Bobeth throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Bobeth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Griffin blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Bobeth.
Bobeth delivers a nice body kick.
Bobeth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Matt Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobeth scores with a one two! Griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Bobeth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobeth defends it well.
Bobeth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bobeth rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Bobeth circles away easily
and Bobeth counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bobeth scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Bobeth forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Michael Bobeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matt Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobeth delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bobeth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobeth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
TGC 50
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White has hold of Griffin's hands but Griffin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Griffin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! White could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Griffin has cracked it and White is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Griffin!
In his post fight interview, Matt Griffin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sullivan as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Sullivan cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
Sullivan takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Griffin's coach down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Griffin clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan lands with a hook. Griffin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A cross from Sullivan lands.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Michael Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griffin at a distance.
#T2#
Griffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Griffin gets a clinch.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Sullivan scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Sullivan sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Sullivan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin being controlled against the cage.
Griffin has Sullivan pressed against the cage, preventing Sullivan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Griffin is out of range.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Griffin pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Sullivan manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sullivan.
Griffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Griffin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Griffin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Matt Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Sullivan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sullivan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sullivan effectively controlling the action here.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sullivan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Griffin has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Michael Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Griffin moves forwards but Sullivan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michael Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griffin.
Griffin motions for Sullivan to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Sullivan clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin is working for takedown but Sullivan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sullivan.
Griffin goes for a double leg but Sullivan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan continues to drive forward.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffin walks into a stiff left hand from Sullivan.#T3#
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Sullivan avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Sullivan blocks a jab.
Sullivan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan with a nice cross.
Sullivan digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin takes one on the button.#T4#
Griffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
Sullivan lands with an overhand left.
Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sullivan but Sullivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sullivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Griffin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sullivan lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Sullivan.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Good work by Sullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Sullivan throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sullivan to the ground. Sullivan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sullivan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Griffin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sullivan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
#T1#
Griffin staying out of range there.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sullivan up against the cage.
Sullivan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sullivan keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Sullivan sprawls well.
Griffin defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sullivan to the mat! Sullivan manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sullivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sullivan tries to get out of the position.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin. #SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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. #T4##SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Sullivan wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matt Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sullivan!
After winning the bout, Michael Sullivan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lock effectively controlling the action here.
Lock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lock tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lock slips under a jab from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a right hand
and Lock counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lock or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Lock avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lock as Griffin shoots in.
Lock tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Matt Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
Lock throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Lock 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Griffin has his foot on Lock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lock works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Lock is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Griffin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lock is looking to defend but Griffin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lock! Griffin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lock taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin 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.
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Event:
TGC 32: Wangler vs Steve
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvez swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvez.
Alvez fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Alvez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvez scores with a head kick. Griffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#KD#
Alvez bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Griffin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvez passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin is still in real trouble! Can Alvez finish him?
Griffin wants to improve his position but Alvez is controlling well.
Alvez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alvez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Griffin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvez pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvez wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Alvez trying to pass the guard but Griffin defending well. #SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Alvez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Alvez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Alvez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvez scores with a one two! Griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warley Alvez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Alvez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Griffin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Alvez trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Griffin working for a triangle but Alvez defends it easily.
Alvez looking to pass the guard.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alvez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Alvez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvez has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Alvez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvez wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alvez is aware though and is defending well.
Alvez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warley Alvez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Alvez misses with a head kick.
Alvez throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Alvez sprawls well.
Griffin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvez.
Alvez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Griffin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alvez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alvez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Alvez.
Alvez lands a brutal head kick. Griffin looks out on his feet and Alvez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Warley Alvez!
Warley Alvez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TGC 27: Bush vs Hanley
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Maybetter cracks Griffin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matt Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maybetter leaves Griffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Maybetter counters with a crisp one two that drops Griffin! Maybetter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Griffin to his feet! Griffin is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffin drops his hands momentarily. Maybetter doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Griffin staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Griffin doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floyd Maybetter!
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Event:
TGC 22: "Eagle" vs Chestner 2
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Berg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Griffin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Griffin.#SUB2#
Griffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Berg'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.
Griffin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Berg advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg 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 looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Berg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berg is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
#REVB##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.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berg is controlling Griffin's posture.
Berg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Berg blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Berg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.#REVR#
Berg looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin working for a triangle but Berg defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Griffin has his foot on Berg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berg works his way back into a safe position though.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin working for submissions but it's allowed Berg to get to half guard.
Griffin won't allow Berg to pass to mount.
Berg 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. #SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Berg 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.
Berg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Berg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Berg working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Berg lands a nice short elbow.
Griffin has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Well, if Berg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Berg 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. Berg eventually gives up the hold.
Hysse Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Ground and pound from Berg. #SUB#
Berg seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Berg lands strikes from half guard.
Berg prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Griffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg is looking to advance position but Griffin won't allow it.
Berg working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berg tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it.
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. Berg connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Berg working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Berg 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.
#T4#
Ground and pound from Berg.
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berg in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hard Knocks Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hysse Berg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Berg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg 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.
Berg 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.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
Berg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Berg trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Griffin trying to strike off his back.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berg is aware though and is defending well.
Berg advances to half guard.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working. #SUB2#
Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
Berg not doing much here.
Berg moves nicely into side control.
Berg slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Griffin.
Hysse Berg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Berg dominating with strikes here.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Berg. What's that going to do exactly?
Berg tries to control but Griffin wriggling away.
Griffin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Berg. What's that going to do exactly?
Berg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Griffin?
Berg working Griffin over with strikes here.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Berg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Griffin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Griffin regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg working over Griffin with some ground and pound. Griffin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berg passes to side control. #T3#
Griffin tries to buck Berg off but Berg is having none of it.
Griffin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Griffin is trying to improve his position.
Berg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Berg tries to move to mount but Griffin blocks the move with his legs.
Griffin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Berg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Berg there.
Berg is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Berg trying to control the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Griffin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berg slows the pace down in half guard.
Berg drops an elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matt Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hysse Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Berg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hysse Berg!
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Event:
TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
A lazy body kick from Robinson #TD2#
and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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. #T1#
Griffin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robinson controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Robinson has control of Griffin's left arm, preventing Griffin from doing any damage. #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.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin preventing the sweep.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Griffin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinto Elite MMA Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Griffin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #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. #SUB2#
Griffin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffin, into his guard. #REVR#
Robinson stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Griffin has his feet on Robinson's thighs here. He's pushed Robinson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Robinson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Griffin!
A very excited looking Matt Griffin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Cornado is out of range.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Cornado circles away easily
and Cornado counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Cornado sprawls well.
It looked like Cornado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
Griffin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cornado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Calisto Cornado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Cornado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Griffin throws the left hand but Cornado avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffin is looking to land body kicks.
Calisto Cornado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cornado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cornado moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cornado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cornado is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Cornado circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornado cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Cornado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffin's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin drops his hands momentarily and Cornado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Cornado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cornado. #T3#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Cornado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cornado lands with a right hand.
Cornado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Cornado finds it's target.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cornado counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Cornado lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Cornado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cornado goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Griffin gets a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cornado counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calisto Cornado dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cornado throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cornado tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Griffin gets a takedown into half guard.
Cornado wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin winds up and cracks Cornado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying for a kimura here. Cornado looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Griffin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kung. Kung obviously looking to wear him down.
Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kung. Kung obviously looking to wear him down.
Kung looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well. #TD2#
Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Kung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kung manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Kung's guard.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kung is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kung is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Kung is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Kung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kung manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Kung's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kung dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Kung stands up from Griffin's guard - Kung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffin. Griffin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kung swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Kung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kung misses with a double jab.
Kung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griffin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Kung misses with a straight left.
Davos Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Kung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Kung jabs at Griffin's body.
Kung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kung duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kung napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kung wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Griffin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kung is trying to escape and Griffin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kung is forced to tap! Nice work there by Griffin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Griffin!
Matt Griffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Schaafs darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Schaafs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Schaafs as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaafs.
Griffin is working for takedown but Schaafs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Our sources have told us that Griffin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schaafs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Schaafs.
#BC2#
Schaafs manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Schaafs clinches up against the cage.
Griffin tries to break free but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage.
Schaafs trying to land knees to the body.
Schaafs scores with a hook to the body.
Schaafs lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Schaafs darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.#T1#
Schaafs cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Schaafs.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schaafs obliges.
Schaafs lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Schaafs - that landed with a thud.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Schaafs missing with knees to the body.
Schaafs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Schaafs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schaafs.
Schaafs lands a body punch.
Griffin is trying to push Schaafs away but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schaafs prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Schaafs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Schaafs clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaafs 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.#CL2#
Schaafs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Schaafs pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Schaafs.
A short left from Schaafs.
Nice body punch from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Schaafs has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
#T3#
Schaafs pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schaafs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Schaafs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schaafs lands with a left to the head.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schaafs shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Schaafs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schaafs shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Schaafs 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. #CL2#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.
Schaafs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schaafs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Schaafs drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schaafs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schaafs is defended easily by Griffin.
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Schaafs pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schaafs dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matt Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieter Schaafs.
Schaafs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Schaafs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schaafs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #T1#
Griffin fails to pull guard.
Schaafs presses Griffin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schaafs trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Schaafs holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike from Schaafs.
Schaafs digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Schaafs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Schaafs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Schaafs.
Schaafs lands with a right to the head.
Schaafs lands a nice uppercut.
Schaafs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schaafs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Griffin wants to get back to striking at distance but Schaafs won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Schaafs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schaafs scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Schaafs has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schaafs is defended easily by Griffin.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaafs sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Schaafs moves into the clinch.#T3#
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Schaafs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schaafs lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Schaafs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Schaafs has him pressed against the cage.
Schaafs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schaafs.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Schaafs holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schaafs after a bit of a struggle.
Griffin avoiding damage as Schaafs throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Schaafs lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Schaafs.
Schaafs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Griffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dieter Schaafs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schaafs gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schaafs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Schaafs.
Griffin takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Schaafs lands a body punch.
A short right from Schaafs on the inside.
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks. #BC2#
Schaafs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schaafs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Schaafs 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#
Schaafs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schaafs sprawls and moves away.
Schaafs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Schaafs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matt Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Schaafs moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Griffin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schaafs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schaafs lands with a light punch inside.
Griffin is looking to break free of the clinch but Schaafs has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Schaafs as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schaafs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaafs lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaafs missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schaafs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Schaafs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Schaafs.
#T1#
Schaafs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin tries to break free but Schaafs pushes him back against the cage.
Schaafs pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schaafs scores a nice knee to the body.
Schaafs lands an uppercut.
Schaafs trying to land knees to the body.
Schaafs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schaafs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaafs pushes Griffin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Schaafs scores with a shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schaafs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Schaafs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
Schaafs has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Schaafs.
#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
Schaafs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Schaafs pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Schaafs.
Schaafs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schaafs working Griffin over with knees to the body.
A short right from Schaafs on the inside.
Schaafs lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Schaafs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Schaafs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Schaafs lands with a short shot to the head.
Schaafs tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Schaafs lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schaafs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Schaafs closes the distance and clinches.
Schaafs scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Schaafs darts in and clinches Griffin up against the cage.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Schaafs has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Schaafs as the two fighters clinch.
Griffin wants to break free but Schaafs has control.
Schaafs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Schaafs - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Schaafs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schaafs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Schaafs forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieter Schaafs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schaafs 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Schaafs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Van Der Saar, which made it look bad.
Griffin misses with a straight right. #TD#
Van Der Saar gets the takedown into side control.
Griffin is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Van Der Saar stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet. #TD#
Van Der Saar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van Der Saar is in Griffin's guard.
Van Der Saar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Der Saar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1##SUB2#
Van Der Saar is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Griffin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Van Der Saar is looking to defend but Griffin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Van Der Saar! Griffin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Van Der Saar taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Griffin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Nowak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Nowak coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Griffin has been cut.
Griffin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nowak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Nowak there.
Nowak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Nowak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffin.#ROC2#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nowak shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Griffin takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Nowak sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Griffin bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jakub Nowak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nowak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nowak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nowak drops Griffin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Griffin! Nowak dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakub Nowak!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 768 Round 2
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Michaels closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Michaels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michaels lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Griffin down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels working the ground and pound from side control.
Michaels lands a big left to the face of Griffin, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Michaels and another - Griffin is out! Michaels stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Michaels!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 768 Round 1
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Pitlik tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitlik lands a high kick!
Pitlik scores with a head kick.
Pitlik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin unleashes a big counter combination but Pitlik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pitlik is looking to slow Griffin down with leg kicks.
Pitlik connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Pitlik.
Pitlik throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Pitlik throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Pitlik misses.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pitlik defends it well.#CL2#
Pitlik tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Pitlik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitlik throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pitlik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Pitlik is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pitlik tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitlik is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
A nice combination there by Pitlik.
Pitlik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitlik throws a body kick that misses.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Pitlik pushes him away.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Griffin is taking a breather. Pitlik 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 working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pitlik!
Griffin controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Griffin landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitlik can't escape the position.
Griffin works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Griffin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pitlik is doing well to defend. Griffin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pitlik is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Griffin!
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