Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 180
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Griggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Griggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Carioni does it's job there.
Carioni misses with a series of wild punches.
Carioni's corner calls for a 1-2. Carioni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD#
Carioni lands a big uppercut and Griggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Griggs looks OK. Carioni waves Griggs back to his feet!#ROC#Griggs is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Frankie Griggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Griggs limp body while Carioni jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodrigo Carioni!
An out of breath Rodrigo Carioni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2023

#R1#
Jcool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Jcool fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griggs sprawls well initially but Jcool persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Griggs manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jcool keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Griggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jcool sprawling to the canvas! Jcool rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Griggs finish him?! #ROC#Jcool is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jcool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griggs counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
A victorious Frankie Griggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Abdul Jcool had this to say: '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Redfist Vs Dixon
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Vij fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vij with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Vij lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griggs misses with a hook.
Vij blocks a head kick by Griggs.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vij sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vij throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vij keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Vij misses with a series of wild punches.
Vij's corner calls for a 1-2. Vij obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Vij takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Vij counters with a solid body kick.
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vij.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vij 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.#CL2#
Vij fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vij gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij looking to slow down the pace here.
Griggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij stalling.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Vij stalling against the ropes.
Vij has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Griggs's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Vij. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Griggs takes a shot to the head.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Vij keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vij bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vij throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs throws an off balance right hand
and Vij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Vij rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Griggs wants to break free but Vij has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch.
Vij wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Vij dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Griggs lands a head kick. Vij smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vij lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Vij sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Vij explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
and Vij counters with a straight right hand.
Griggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Vij lands.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Vij knocks Griggs out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Vij!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Nishiyama tries to land a leg kick but Griggs saw it coming and moves away.
Nishiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nishiyama is looking to clinch but Griggs is avoiding it.
Nishiyama blocks a jab.
Nishiyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Nishiyama moved out of range.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nishiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Griggs misses.
Nishiyama lands a really nice looking cross but Griggs seems unphased.
Griggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nishiyama's hands.
Griggs connects with a right hand. Nishiyama shakes it off.
Nishiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nishiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs throws the left hand but Nishiyama avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Nishiyama scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Griggs to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Nishiyama lands a jab.
Nishiyama moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs lands with a straight right. Nishiyama didn't see that one coming.
Nishiyama tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##KD2#
Nishiyama clips Griggs with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Griggs a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Nishiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Nishiyama.
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griggs thuds his right hand into Nishiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs cracks Nishiyama with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nishiyama is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nishiyama is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Nishiyama could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Griggs Vs Khan
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Khan lands a nice hook to Griggs's body. Griggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Griggs.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griggs in his tracks.
Khan connects with a single shot there.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Khan catches Griggs right on the button with a cross.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Khan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khan slips a jab from Griggs.
Griggs throws an off balance right hand
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khan moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khan manages to avoid it.
Griggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan. #T1##CL2#
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Griggs tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the ropes.
Griggs tries to circle away but Khan has him pinned against the ropes.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griggs.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Griggs tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan presses Griggs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Khan has double underhooks.
Khan presses Griggs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Khan prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Khan has the dominant position.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bora Khan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griggs on the side of the head.
Griggs connects with a body shot.
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khan takes one to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Griggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Griggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bora Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Griggs finds it's way through Khan's defenses.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan with a nice cross.
Khan stuns Griggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Jab from Khan.
Griggs throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs swings widly with a right hand
and Khan counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Griggs goes down! Khan rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Griggs is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bora Khan!
Bora Khan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2023

#R1#
Griggs lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lei up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Griggs from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lei's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022

#R1#
Griggs looks to throw the jab but Mikkel is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikkel misses the target.
Mikkel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mikkel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Mikkel avoids it well.
Mikkel throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a leg kick
enabling Mikkel to counter with a crisp jab.
Griggs misses with a body punch
and Mikkel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mikkel. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Griggs lands a nice shot that snaps Mikkel's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Mikkel has been cut.
Griggs throws the left hand but Mikkel avoids the punch easily.
Griggs swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Mikkel counters with a nice right hand that sends Griggs toppling to the canvas! Griggs scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mikkel finish him?!#ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Mikkel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griggs! Mikkel lets Griggs back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Griggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikkel finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikkel drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Griggs's head, knocking him out cold! Mikkel is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Mikkel!
Dan Mikkel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TFL:2 Calamari Vs Griggs
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Calamari throws a shot to the body.
Calamari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Calamari slips a jab from Griggs.
Calamari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griggs!
Calamari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Calamari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Calamari controls the position.
Calamari is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamari throws a strike aimed at the side of Griggs's head but Griggs avoids it well.
Calamari tries to score with some ground and pound. Griggs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Griggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Calamari sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griggs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Griggs parries the strikes from Calamari easily there. Calamari is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griggs to escape.
Calamari trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Calamari misses with the ground and pound.
Calamari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Calamari is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calamari working the ground and pound but Griggs is defending the strikes.
Calamari tries to score with some ground and pound. Griggs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Calamari misses with the ground and pound.
Griggs taking a bit of punishment here - Calamari scoring with strikes.
Calamari sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griggs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Calamari connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griggs some visible discomfort. #T2#
Calamari sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griggs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Calamari controlling from side mount.
Check out the look on Calamari's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face as Calamari controls the position.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet.
Calamari is working Griggs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Calamari prevents Griggs from escaping the position.
Calamari working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sloppy strikes there by Calamari.
Calamari grinds an elbow into Griggs's temple.
Calamari working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Calamari has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Calamari wants to control but Griggs is keeping him busy. #T3#
Griggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari is chipping away with strikes.
Calamari looks up at the clock and then as Griggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calamari smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Calamari has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Calamari throws an elbow but Griggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Calamari in side control, throwing shots but Griggs defends.
Calamari is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griggs is pushing Calamari's head away, looking to escape. Calamari manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Calamari scoring with punches from side control.
Calamari creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Calamari scoring with punches from side control.
Calamari sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griggs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Calamari in side control, throwing shots but Griggs defends.
Griggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Calamari looks up at the clock and then as Griggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Calamari smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Calamari takes a little break here. Griggs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Calamari drags him back down.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Calamari working his ground and pound in the gym.
Calamari lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Calamari punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calamari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griggs misses with a body punch
and Calamari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Calamari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calamari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calamari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calamari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calamari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Calamari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdo Calamari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calamari avoids the head kick by Griggs.
Calamari scores with a jab. Griggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari dives in for a single leg takedown but Griggs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calamari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Calamari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
As Calamari looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Calamari just gets out of the way.
Calamari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calamari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Calamari - just one landing.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calamari manages to avoid it.
Griggs misses with a looping left.
Calamari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griggs's head.#T2#
Griggs lands a head shot.
Calamari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calamari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calamari thuds a left hand into Griggs's body.#TD2#
Calamari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Calamari finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick and Calamari moves out of range easily.
Calamari shoots in for a double leg but Griggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valdo Calamari.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Calamari connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Calamari. #T3#
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body
and Calamari counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Griggs motions for Calamari to come forward. Griggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs needs to keep his hands up - Calamari had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Calamari.
Calamari jabs Griggs right on the nose. Griggs blinks but takes it well.
Calamari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calamari lands with a straight right. Griggs didn't see that one coming.
Griggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Griggs feints a jab promting Calamari to slip. Griggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Calamari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Calamari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Calamari.
The crowd cheers as Calamari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griggs doesn't seem phased though.
Calamari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Griggs tenderised Calamari's leg. Calamari is trying to keep his angry face on.
Calamari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calamari dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
No joy there for Calamari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Calamari lands the left hand.
Donk. Calamari catches Griggs right on the button with a cross.
Calamari moves out of range of the leg kick from Griggs.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calamari defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Griggs.
Griggs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Calamari's head.
Calamari scores with a nice strike.
Griggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Calamari.
Calamari tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Calamari blocks a head kick by Griggs.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Griggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Calamari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Calamari lands a jab.#TD2#
Calamari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Calamari in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Calamari tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Calamari in side control, throwing shots but Griggs defends.
Calamari is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Calamari is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Griggs is not content to let Calamari control the position.
Calamari working the head and body with strikes.
Calamari is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Calamari is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calamari landing strikes.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Calamari drags him back down.#T3#
Calamari misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Calamari scores with punches from side control.
Calamari staying calm.
Calamari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Calamari scoring with punches and elbows.
Valdo Calamari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calamari trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Calamari in side control, throwing shots but Griggs defends.
Calamari creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Griggs is pushing Calamari's head away, looking to escape. Calamari manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Griggs is not content to let Calamari control the position.
Calamari cracks Griggs with a big right hand but Griggs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Calamari lands an elbow.
Calamari in side control lands a decent elbow.
Calamari scoring with punches and elbows.
Calamari throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Calamari remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Calamari working the ground and pound but Griggs is defending the strikes.
Calamari cracks Griggs with a big elbow.
Griggs parries the strikes from Calamari easily there. Calamari is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Griggs to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Calamari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griggs sprawls well. Griggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Calamari gets slowly back to his feet.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calamari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Calamari slips under a jab from Griggs.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Calamari.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Valdo Calamari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calamari might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Calamari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griggs on the side of the head.#TD2#
Calamari shoots in and bounces Griggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Calamari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calamari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Calamari prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Calamari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Calamari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calamari is working Griggs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Calamari connects with a couple of short punches.
Calamari landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Calamari landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Calamari postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Griggs covers up, he's hurt! Calamari keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Calamari and the ref steps in to end the fight! Calamari can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
A victorious Valdo Calamari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TFL:1 New Era
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Boco is looking to clinch but Griggs is avoiding it.
Boco wants to clinch.
Griggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Griggs scores with a kick to the body.
Crazy Boco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boco doesn't seem phased though.
Boco moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.#KD#
Griggs lands a big uppercut and Boco crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boco looks OK. Griggs waves Boco back to his feet!#ROC#Boco 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!
A head kick by Griggs - that's a beauty! Boco is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Griggs can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Griggs!
A relieved looking Frankie Griggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2022

#R1#
Adams dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Griggs tries a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs lands a right hook to the body.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Griggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griggs throws a lazy head kick
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs with a nice cross.
Griggs stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Griggs has the dominant position.#BC#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams wants to clinch but Griggs slips to the side
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams misses the body punch
and Griggs counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
AJ Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a tough loss um Im gonna recover and we on to the next '.

Event: AKF 66 | Yalixqua vs. Akira
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Griggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandoval tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Griggs backpedaling.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Griggs.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Griggs.#T1#
Sandoval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sandoval rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Griggs tries to circle away but Sandoval has him pinned against the ropes.
A short left from Sandoval.
Sandoval has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sandoval. #BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the head.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sandoval scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Griggs avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
Griggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval connects with a crisp jab.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Sandoval with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandoval digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Good shot there by Sandoval.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandoval 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.
Griggs throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
A slow jab from Griggs misses its intended target.
Sandoval moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Griggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
Sandoval lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griggs is trying to push Sandoval away but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs scores with a body shot.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Sandoval scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sandoval works over Griggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Griggs needs to keep his hands up - Sandoval had a free shot at his head there.
Griggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandoval tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Sandoval has the dominant position.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Sandoval avoids it well.
Griggs lands with a right hand.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval connects with the punch.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Sandoval cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sandoval defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.
Jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Griggs's body.#T2#
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs wants to break free but Sandoval has control.
Sandoval prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sandoval prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sandoval has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
Sandoval prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Sandoval is working Griggs over against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Griggs gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval is controlling him.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Griggs swings widly with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a left to the body.
Griggs is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sandoval throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griggs walks into a jab.
Sandoval slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandoval paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sandoval smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sandoval.
Griggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandoval scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Griggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Sandoval working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs tries to circle away but Sandoval has him pinned against the ropes.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
Griggs tries to break free but Sandoval pushes him back against the ropes.
Sandoval lands a shot to the body.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandoval has double underhooks.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sandoval.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
The defeated Frankie Griggs had this to say: 'I want to thank everyone who backed me since the beginning. Its been a career of up’s and downs especially later on; but you guys stuck by me and cheered on. I wanna thank y’all as I finally put down my gloves one last time. Here’s to retirement and doing play by play and personality work.'.

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Wearmouth clobbers Griggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wearmouth scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Wearmouth closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Griggs crashing to the mat! Griggs uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Wearmouth moves away and avoids it.
Wearmouth dips to his left and cracks Griggs with an uppercut!#KD2#
Wearmouth connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Griggs onto his butt! Griggs bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Griggs 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 Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Griggs misses with a hook.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Wearmouth misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wearmouth as he connects with a hook.
Wearmouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.#T1#
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Griggs.
Wearmouth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Wearmouth avoids it well.
Wearmouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wearmouth closes the distance and catches Griggs with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Griggs is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Griggs is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Griggs is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Wearmouth takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AKF FN | Kovingten vs. RooMan
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Taurus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taurus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Griggs's head backwards.
Taurus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taurus lands a body shot.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Taurus avoids it well.
Taurus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Griggs throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Taurus delivers a nice body kick.
Taurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs misses with a body shot.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Griggs tries to move into range but Taurus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Taurus. Beautiful body shot.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Griggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taurus.
Taurus lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griggs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Griggs.
Taurus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Taurus avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Taurus.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Taurus.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griggs walks into a straight right hand from Taurus.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Griggs misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Taurus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Taurus.
Griggs throws a right hand that Taurus ducks under and follows up with a left that Taurus also avoids with ease.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taurus.
Taurus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taurus momentarily.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab, jab by Taurus - just one landing.
Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs scores with a big combo that sends Taurus crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Taurus flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Griggs jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Griggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF FN | Dimitrov vs. Quick
Date: Jul 15, 2022

#R1##CL#
Louis gets a clinch.
Louis digs a right hand underneath Griggs's ribcage. Griggs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Louis missing with knees to the body.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Louis.
Louis lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Louis lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Louis has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch.
Griggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis delivers a nice body kick.
Louis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Griggs is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Louis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Louis there.
Griggs takes one on the button.
Louis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Louis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts.
Griggs misses with a double jab.
Louis lands a head kick!
Griggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Louis throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Louis tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Louis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Louis slips the punch.
Griggs misses with a left hand
and Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Louis.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Louis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Louis.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Louis's shoulder, as Louis tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Louis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Louis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Griggs.
Griggs moves forwards but Louis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Louis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?
Louis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Louis lands a nice hook to Griggs's body. Griggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louis.
Griggs walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louis tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Louis tries to clinch but Griggs moves out of range. #T1#
Louis misses with a hook. Griggs ducked under it nicely.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Louis moves out of range.
Griggs wants to land a leg kick but Louis is out of range.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Louis tries to clinch up.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
Tom Louis is winning the standup battle so far.
Louis throws the kick towards the body but Griggs avoids it.
Louis moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Griggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Louis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griggs lands with a straight right. Louis didn't see that one coming.
Louis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Louis slips under a jab.
Louis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Louis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Louis scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice jab there from Louis.
Louis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griggs misses with a double jab
and Louis counters with a good low kick that Griggs was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Louis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Louis scores with a nice right hand.
Louis misses with a head kick.
Louis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Louis is looking to counter punch.
Griggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Louis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Griggs slips a straight right by Louis.
Tom Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis jabs Griggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griggs misses with a straight right. #T1#
Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griggs throws a combination. Louis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Louis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griggs under the eye.
Louis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Louis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griggs.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
A head kick misses from Louis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Louis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Louis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Griggs throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Tom Louis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Louis connects with a body shot.
Louis checks a leg kick.
Louis lands a front kick.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Louis avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Griggs.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Louis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Louis 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Louis!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Louis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF FN | RooMan vs. Chai
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##KD#
Griggs clips Petrovs with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Petrovs a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#It looks like Kaspars Petrovs has been cut.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Petrovs collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 55 | Durand vs. Redfist
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Telushikin slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Telushikin tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Telushikin scores with a hook to the body. Griggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Telushikin rushes Griggs and presses him up against the ropes.
Telushikin has Griggs pressed against the ropes, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Telushikin. #BC2#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Telushikin moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Telushikin avoids it well.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin. #T1#
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Telushikin misses with a head kick.
Telushikin lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
Telushikin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Telushikin rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griggs throws a fast counter high kick but Telushikin manages to duck under it in time.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Telushikin tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Telushikin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.
Griggs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Griggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Telushikin instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Telushikin misses #KD2#
and before Telushikin can reset, Griggs rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Telushikin is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Griggs throws a right and a left that Telushikin avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body
and Telushikin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Frankie Griggs should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Telushikin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griggs scores with a big combo that sends Telushikin crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Telushikin flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Griggs jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
After winning the bout, Frankie Griggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Heartless Special 1
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick by Pereira misses #KD#
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes that sends Pereira to the canvas! Griggs follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griggs is pushing down on Pereira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pereira is fighting to maintain full guard but Griggs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pereira gets full guard.
Griggs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Griggs works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Griggs stalling.
Griggs continues to stall.#SU#
Griggs decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Pereira tries to score with a low kick but Griggs moves his leg out of the way.#KD#
Nice combo by Griggs! Oh, that's hurt him - Pereira falls to the canvas and Griggs follows him into side control. #ROC#Pereira is rocked!
Griggs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pereira!
Pereira is still in real trouble! Can Griggs finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Griggs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Griggs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Griggs loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pereira scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Griggs land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Griggs stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Alex Pereira spoke after the fight, saying 'It was honor to fight against Frankie,he was better man tonight and I will comeback stronger than ever.'.

Event: AKF 50 | Turner vs. Scorpion
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Killa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Da Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Killa counters with a leg kick.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Killa misses the target.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Killa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Da Killa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Killa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griggs throws a head kick but Da Killa moves out of range.
Da Killa throwing a counter right hand but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Killa.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Killa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griggs just manages to avoid it.
Griggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Griggs looks to move away, Da Killa throws a big counter combo but Griggs just gets out of the way.
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick
and Da Killa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A head kick by Griggs misses
and Da Killa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griggs thinking.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Da Killa.
Da Killa 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.
Da Killa swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Da Killa avoids it well.
Da Killa tries to counter by clinching up but Griggs breaks away and moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Killa ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Da Killa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Killa scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Da Killa connects with a body shot.
Griggs looks winded!
Da Killa connects with an inside leg kick.
Da Killa scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Griggs.
Griggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Griggs tries to bum rush Da Killa with a series of wild strikes but Da Killa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Killa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Da Killa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Killa feints and then cracks Griggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griggs down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs throws a jab when Da Killa was well out of range.
Da Killa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Da Killa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Da Killa lands a right and a left and another right! Griggs goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). OJ Da Killa!

Event: OFK 178 - Lovanov vs Philips
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Griggs scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs avoids a kick to the body.
Griggs lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Tripp moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Griggs misses with a head kick.
Tripp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griggs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tripp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griggs scrambles back to his feet.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Tripp thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tripp counters with a thumping low kick.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Tripp.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tripp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tripp slips a straight right by Griggs.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Griggs avoided it.
Griggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Tripp.
Griggs misses with a combination
and Tripp counters with a good, hard body kick but Griggs shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Tripp scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Griggs cracks Tripp with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Griggs.
Tripp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griggs avoids it.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Tripp scores with a body shot.
Tripp punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Tripp jabs Griggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tripp works the jab nicely.#T3#
Tripp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
Griggs misses with an uppercut
and Tripp counters with a solid body kick.
Griggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
Griggs misses with a head kick.
Griggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
Griggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tripp fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Griggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tripp counter with a right hand.
Griggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs misses with a straight left. #T4#
Griggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tripp.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Tripp saw that one coming.
Tripp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griggs avoids it.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Tripp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily. Tripp doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Griggs staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Griggs doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CJ Tripp!
CJ Tripp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: OFK 175 - Holloway Vs Foley
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Blumreisinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Chris Blumreisinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blumreisinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blumreisinger misses with a body kick.
Griggs throws a hook but Blumreisinger blocks it.
Blumreisinger ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Blumreisinger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blumreisinger throws a head kick that Griggs semi-blocks.
Griggs lands with an overhand left.
Blumreisinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Griggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Blumreisinger has been cut.#CL#
Blumreisinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs is trying to push Blumreisinger away but Blumreisinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blumreisinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blumreisinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griggs.
A knee to the head by Blumreisinger. #BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Blumreisinger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griggs checks it well.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blumreisinger counters with a leg kick.
Griggs throws a head kick but Blumreisinger moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Blumreisinger.
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick and Blumreisinger moves out of range easily.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Blumreisinger moves away and avoids it.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blumreisinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blumreisinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Blumreisinger there.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Blumreisinger clinches up with Griggs and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Griggs wants to break free but Blumreisinger has control.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Blumreisinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Blumreisinger pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to 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!
Griggs wants to stand but Blumreisinger is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Griggs gets to his feet. Blumreisinger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blumreisinger circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Blumreisinger rushes Griggs and presses him up against the cage.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blumreisinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Blumreisinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griggs avoids it.#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blumreisinger counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blumreisinger.#T3##CL#
Blumreisinger closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Blumreisinger counters with a big head kick but Griggs shrugs it off.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Blumreisinger.
Griggs moves forwards but Blumreisinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blumreisinger throws a big shot that misses.
Blumreisinger misses with a head kick.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but Griggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blumreisinger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blumreisinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blumreisinger.
A cross from Griggs lands.
Griggs misses with a looping right.#T4#
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Blumreisinger throws a low kick but Griggs avoids it.
Griggs lands a high kick!
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger blocks a head kick by Griggs.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Blumreisinger! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blumreisinger to his feet! Blumreisinger is in big trouble!#ROC2#Blumreisinger is rocked!
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Blumreisinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blumreisinger.
Griggs lands with a big right hook that stumbles Blumreisinger - he's out on his feet here! Griggs follows up with another monster hook that separates Blumreisinger from consciousness! Blumreisinger falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Griggs stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Griggs!
An out of breath Frankie Griggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 169 - Harwath Vs Do Urden
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Griggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Porfirigo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Porfirigo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Porfirigo.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Griggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a body punch but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo shoots in for a double leg but Griggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Porfirigo.
Griggs is looking for a counter combo.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.#T1#
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Porfirigo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Griggs cracks Porfirigo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Griggs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Porfirigo to stand back up!#ROC#Porfirigo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tayaen Porfirigo has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Griggs as Porfirigo shoots in.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griggs throws a head kick but Porfirigo moves out of range.
Porfirigo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs lands a head kick. Porfirigo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Porfirigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?#T2#
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Griggs moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Griggs drops Porfirigo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Porfirigo! Griggs dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
A victorious Frankie Griggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.

Event: OFK 161 - Mogg Vs Jahouli
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Griggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Griggs is able to avoid easily.
Griggs unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Griggs.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Griggs throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Griggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griggs misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Griggs scores with a head kick.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griggs. That did some damage!
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griggs's guard.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes stops Griggs from standing up. #ES2#
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
Griggs swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Griggs didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him. #ES2#
Griggs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barnes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barnes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC2#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Griggs is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnes dives into side control.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet here but Barnes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Griggs's back.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Barnes missing with strikes from the back. #ES2#
Griggs is trying to shake Barnes off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Barnes won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griggs to the mat! Griggs manages to get full guard.
Griggs wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Nice cross by Griggs.#T4#
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Griggs throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs.
Griggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Griggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes slips under a jab from Griggs.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Griggs misses the jab.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Griggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Griggs down.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Griggs jumps back.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Griggs's side.
Griggs throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griggs's head.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes slips under a jab from Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Griggs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Griggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griggs misses the jab.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Griggs stuffs the takedown.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
A left lands for Barnes.
Griggs throws a nice head kick!
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Griggs.
Griggs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griggs duly obliges. #ROC2#Barnes 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!
Griggs throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Barnes lands a body shot. #T2#
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Griggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griggs is breathing heavily.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Griggs swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Griggs backpedaling.
Griggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes is pressing down on Griggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Griggs is holding on for now. #ES2#
Griggs kicks off Barnes and gets to his feet. #T3#
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griggs doesn't seem phased though.
Griggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes slips under a jab from Griggs.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griggs misses with a looping right.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griggs throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griggs's half guard.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griggs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griggs pushes Barnes off but Barnes dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Griggs takes it in his stride.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Griggs throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Frankie Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Griggs.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Griggs throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griggs misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Griggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnes throws a combination. Griggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griggs throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Griggs connects with a high kick. #T2#
Griggs throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Griggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Griggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griggs misses with a double jab #CL#
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Griggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Griggs misses the jab.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Griggs's hands.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Griggs misses.
Griggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Griggs.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Griggs throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes thumps Griggs with a low kick.#T4#
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Griggs down.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes sizes up Griggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Barnes moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griggs throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Don Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Dunn misses the target.
Griggs misses with a wild body shot.
Dunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Dunn forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.
Griggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Dunn keeps him there for the moment.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dunn has Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling him.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
A short right from Dunn on the inside.
Dunn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griggs or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunn won't allow it.
Dunn prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Dunn gets through Griggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dunn. #T1#
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Dunn forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dunn keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Griggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Dunn closes the distance and pushes Griggs back into the cage.#T2#
Griggs wants to break free but Dunn has control. #BC2#
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Dunn ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Dunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Dunn tests Griggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs misses the jab.
Dunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griggs misses with an uppercut.
Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Griggs. #CL2#
Griggs gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling him.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.
Dunn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griggs backwards. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Dunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Griggs. #CL2#
Dunn has managed to clinch.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling him.
Dunn lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Dunn cracks Griggs with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dunn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Griggs to stand back up!#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Griggs limp body while Dunn jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dunn!
The defeated Frankie Griggs had this to say: 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Munson gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Munson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Munson. #BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Munson drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
Munson prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Munson has the dominant position.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Munson has him pressed against the cage.
Munson slows down the pace here.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Munson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson effectively controlling the action here.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griggs wants to break free but Munson has control. #BC#
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##CL#
Munson drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage. #BC#
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson works Griggs's body with a nice hook.
Munson fails with the takedown.
Griggs blocks a head kick by Munson.
Munson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
Munson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Munson has the dominant position.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Munson.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Munson keeps him there for the moment.
Munson has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Griggs.#BC#
Munson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munson wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Griggs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Munson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Griggs takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL#
Munson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Munson pulls guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Munson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Griggs gets to his feet. Munson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Munson closes the distance and clinches up with Griggs, looking for a takedown. Munson pushes Griggs against the cage but Griggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Munson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
Munson throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##TD#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Munson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES2#
Griggs pushes Munson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griggs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Munson misses with a series of wild punches.
Griggs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Munson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Munson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griggs pushes Munson off looking to stand but Munson dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Munson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griggs is trying to stand back up but Munson is controlling him
Griggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Munson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Munson is trying to work for a kimura but Griggs is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Munson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griggs sees it coming and defends easily.
Griggs tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Munson manages to move to mount! #SUB#
Munson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Griggs is surviving well by controlling Munson's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Munson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Griggs really wants to buck Munson off and get back to his feet. #ES2#
Griggs bucks Munson off and manages to get back to his feet!
Griggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs throws a fast counter high kick but Munson manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Munson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.#CL#
Munson closes the distance and pushes Griggs back into the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Griggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Munson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Munson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griggs defends well.#SUB#
Munson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Griggs stands and steps away. Munson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Griggs is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Munson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griggs swivels and escapes.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munson misses with a kick to the body
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munson dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Munson's head and hops out.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Munson backs off Griggs throws a huge counter combo but Munson manages to avoid it all.
Munson looks to land a combination but Griggs avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Munson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griggs.
Munson misses with a takedown
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Munson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Munson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Robert Munson has been cut.
Munson misses with a takedown
and Griggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Munson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Munson moves into range and clinches up with Griggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Munson gets control of Griggs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Munson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Robert Munson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Munson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Munson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Griggs has picked Munson up and slammed him! Munson can't keep hold of the triangle and Griggs manages to pass to side control!#T1##SU2#
Griggs has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Robert Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs thinks about the counter body kick.
Munson fails with the takedown
and Munson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munson.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson swinging wildly here.
Munson has his takedown stuffed
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munson lands a head kick!
Munson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?#T3#
Griggs stuffs the takedown.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Munson goes for a double leg but Griggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griggs continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
Munson misses with a takedown attempt - Griggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Munson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griggs stuffs the takedown.
Griggs unleashes a big counter combination but Munson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Munson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Munson throws a lazy head kick
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griggs avoids it really well and circles away.
Griggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griggs but Griggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
Munson tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Griggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Munson!
Robert Munson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2021

#R1#
Caldwell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Caldwell has managed to clinch.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Caldwell working aggressively here.
Caldwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Caldwell on the inside. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Caldwell moves into the clinch.
Caldwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Caldwell has a couple of punches blocked by Griggs.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Caldwell has double underhooks.
Caldwell lands a hook that snaps the head of Griggs backwards. #T1#
Caldwell prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caldwell keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caldwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range.
Caldwell tries to clinch up.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Caldwell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Caldwell cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Caldwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Griggs circles away.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Caldwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tommy Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell misses with a jab to the body
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Caldwell tries to clinch but Griggs moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caldwell missing with a left hand there. Griggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Caldwell instigates a clinch.
Caldwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Caldwell prevents Griggs from breaking the clinch.
Griggs tries to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling the position.
Caldwell has Griggs pressed against the cage, preventing Griggs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.
Caldwell misses with the head strike.
Caldwell throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Caldwell.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Caldwell has the dominant position.
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Caldwell won't allow it. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldwell.
Griggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Caldwell throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
Caldwell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caldwell misses with a hook.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldwell misses with a combination
and Caldwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caldwell scores with a nice strike.
Griggs blocks a jab.
Caldwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griggs.
Caldwell tries to clinch
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Caldwell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Caldwell connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Caldwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Caldwell misses with some punches.
Caldwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
Tommy Caldwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caldwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caldwell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griggs's elbow.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs is trying to push Caldwell away but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Caldwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs tries to circle away but Caldwell has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs tries to break free but Caldwell pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Griggs circles away.
Caldwell takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Caldwell has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell connects with a body shot that sends Griggs's belly button to the back.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Caldwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Griggs.
Caldwell wants to clinch
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Caldwell is rocked!#CL2#
Caldwell has managed to clinch.
Caldwell lands a shot to the body.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell is controlling him.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Caldwell.
Caldwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs tries to circle away but Caldwell has him pinned against the cage.
Griggs working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Caldwell has him pressed against the cage.
Caldwell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caldwell lands a right hand.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Caldwell misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caldwell.
Caldwell tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caldwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caldwell lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Griggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caldwell lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.
Caldwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caldwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caldwell loads up on a big right hand but Griggs slips the punch.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caldwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Caldwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Griggs circles away.
Griggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caldwell connects with a jab.
Caldwell tries to clinch up#KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Caldwell! Griggs lets Caldwell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Caldwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Caldwell instigates a clinch.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Caldwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.#BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldwell wants to clinch
and Griggs counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Caldwell out cold! What a finish! Griggs is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Wolfe connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolfe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfe tries to clinch up.
Wolfe misses with a kick to the body.
Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Wolfe backs off Griggs throws a huge counter combo but Wolfe manages to avoid it all.
Wolfe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe throws a good cross that connects.
Wolfe misses with a hook. Griggs ducked under it nicely.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
Wolfe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Wolfe throws a leg kick
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfe. That snapped Griggs's head back.
Griggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Wolfe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Wolfe misses.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolfe, as that shot connected.
Griggs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Wolfe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Griggs sprawling to the canvas! Griggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wolfe finish him?! #ROC#Griggs is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfe. #KD#
Wolfe sends Griggs crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wolfe is motioning to the referee to let Griggs up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Griggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolfe finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolfe.
Griggs seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolfe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses Griggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Griggs tries to avoid it.
Wolfe with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Griggs defending well as Wolfe loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Wolfe avoids it with no problem.
Wolfe gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griggs checks a low kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a wild body shot.
Wolfe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolfe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Alec Wolfe has been cut.#T4#
Griggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wolfe throws a leg kick that misses.
Griggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wolfe scores with a nice right hand.
Wolfe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
Wolfe throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Wolfe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alec Wolfe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wolfe lands a head shot.
Wolfe lands the left hand.
Wolfe scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick by Wolfe misses
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griggs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolfe.
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Wolfe misses with an uppercut
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolfe loads up on a big right hand but Griggs slips the punch.
Griggs needs to keep his hands up - Wolfe had a free shot at his head there.
Wolfe misses with a straight left.
Griggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Griggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolfe throws a lazy right hand but Griggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Griggs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wolfe has got the better of the exchanges.
Wolfe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Griggs slips under a jab from Wolfe.
Griggs shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wolfe misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe misses the shot to the body.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Wolfe.
As Wolfe backs off Griggs throws a huge counter combo but Wolfe manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Good leg kick by Wolfe.
Griggs slips under a jab.
Griggs walks into a left hand.
Griggs slips a jab and a cross from Wolfe.
Wolfe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Wolfe misses.
Griggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griggs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Wolfe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wolfe. That one must have hurt.
Wolfe scores with a one two! Griggs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Wolfe misses.
Griggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Wolfe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alec Wolfe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wolfe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Griggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wolfe connects with a single shot there.
Wolfe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griggs. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Wolfe. Those never looked like landing.
Griggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolfe with a body shot.
Alec Wolfe is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolfe misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wolfe throws a head kick that misses.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Wolfe misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe connects with a solid leg kick.
Alec Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Wolfe's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Wolfe throws a leg kick which misses Griggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Griggs tries to avoid it.
Wolfe throws a hook but Griggs blocks it.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolfe.
A swing and a miss from Wolfe.
Wolfe misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfe misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Wolfe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wolfe to his feet! Wolfe is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfe misses with the combination.
Griggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfe.#T3#
A combination from Wolfe does no damage.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
The crowd cheers as Wolfe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griggs doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick from Wolfe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alec Wolfe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolfe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Wolfe avoids it with no problem.
Griggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wolfe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Griggs has time to react.
Wolfe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alec Wolfe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Wolfe is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
Wolfe cracks Griggs with a good jab.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs moves out of range as Wolfe throws a body kick.
Wolfe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts.
Griggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolfe.
Griggs is trying to counter with his kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alec Wolfe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolfe 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alec Wolfe!
A relieved looking Alec Wolfe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Frankie Griggs spoke after the fight, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Ward.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Griggs misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Griggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Griggs.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ward has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward with a jab.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into Griggs'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!
Ward won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Griggs wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Griggs wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Griggs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ward has Griggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Griggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Ward seems keen to control Griggs's posture.#T3#
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Griggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Ward jabs Griggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Ward slips a jab from Griggs.#T4#
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Griggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Griggs pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griggs throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griggs doesn't seem phased though.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward cracks Griggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griggs throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a right hand to the body.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Griggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griggs misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Griggs didn't expect that.
Ward passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griggs is looking to escape.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well. #T1#
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griggs defends it well. #ES#
Griggs has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griggs looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Griggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward slips a jab from Griggs.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Ward slips a straight right by Griggs.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.#T2#
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Griggs has knocked Ward down with a huge combo! Griggs steps away and waves a wobbly Ward back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
Griggs misses with a hook.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward lands an elbow.
Griggs is not content to let Ward control the position.
Griggs is trying to escape the position but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs prevents Ward from improving position.
Ward lands a few punches from side control.
Griggs is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Griggs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griggs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ward throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ward grinds an elbow into Griggs's temple. #SUB2#
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face as Ward controls the position.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward working the head with strikes. #T4##ES#
Griggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Griggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing. #TD2#
Griggs gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.

Griggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ward has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ward successfully pulls guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griggs on the side of the head.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward blocks the body kick.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Griggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ward stuns Griggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griggs walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ward looks up at the clock and then as Griggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ward smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ward tries to advance to mount but Griggs denies him.
Ward in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Griggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Griggs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Griggs is trying to stand up.
Ward scoring with strikes but Griggs is staying in there.
Ward with good strikes from the mount here!
Ward won't let Griggs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ward.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ward unloading with bombs!
Ward cracks Griggs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Ward tries to control but Griggs wriggling away.
Griggs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Ward lands a couple of good shots and Griggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Griggs.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Griggs showing good submission defense here.
Ward lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Griggs covers up after that shot from Ward. #SUB2#
Ward is cranking Griggs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Griggs! He's tightened the choke and Griggs is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Ward!
Our winner, Maxim Ward, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Frankie Griggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Jomoney misses the shot to the body.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jomoney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jomoney blocks a jab.
Jomoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jomoney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jomoney shoots for a double leg takedown but Griggs sprawls well. He's pushed Jomoney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griggs enables Jomoney to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Jomoney postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Jomoney is having none of it. #T1#
Jomoney distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Jomoney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Jomoney isn't so interested in that idea.
Jomoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jomoney won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet.
Jomoney working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses.
Griggs wants to stand up but Jomoney is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jomoney lands with a hook. Griggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jomoney slips a jab from Griggs.
A little jabbing left from Jomoney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Griggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jomoney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Griggs throws a body kick that misses
and Jomoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jomoney connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jomoney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs misses with a hook.
It seemed like Jomoney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Jomoney does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs tries to bum rush Jomoney with a series of wild strikes but Jomoney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jomoney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jomoney catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Jomoney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney connects with a crisp jab.
Jomoney tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Jomoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Jomoney. #TD2#
Jomoney 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.#ES#
Griggs pushes Jomoney off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney dives in and grabs Griggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griggs pushes down on Jomoney's head and hops out.
Jomoney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jomoney throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Jomoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
and Jomoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Griggs lunges at Jomoney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jomoney's hand.
Jomoney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Jomoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Jomoney tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Jomoney lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.
Jomoney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jomoney sizes up Griggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jomoney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jomoney throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney scores with the left hand. Griggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Jomoney lands an overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Jomoney lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jomoney works over Griggs's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Griggs is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ivan Jomoney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jomoney to counter with a crisp jab.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Jomoney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jomoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Jomoney steps in with a hook that catches Griggs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jomoney follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Griggs looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
In defeat, Frankie Griggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: HFC 86 - KVDB vs Jahouli
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Griggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Da Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Killa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Da Killa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Killa counters with a nice body shot.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Griggs drops Da Killa with a beautiful combination! Da Killa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griggs is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Da Killa is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like OJ Da Killa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh Da Killa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griggs misses with a combination
and Da Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Killa walks straight into a right hand from Griggs - that's dropped him! Griggs jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Da Killa from any more punishment! Da Killa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 81 - Ford vs Patriot
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Griggs.
Griggs is looking to land body kicks.
Hearn throws a body kick that misses.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hearn lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs catches Hearn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Hearn has been cut.
Griggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hearn staying out of range there.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Hearn.
Hearn blocks the body kick.
Griggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hearn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearn slips a jab and a cross from Griggs.
Hearn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hearn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griggs. That did some damage!
Hearn cracks Griggs with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Griggs looks to throw a body kick
and Hearn counters with a body kick that stops Griggs in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hearn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griggs tries to land a front kick but Hearn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hearn slips a straight right by Griggs.
Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Griggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hearn.
Griggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hearn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griggs on the side of the head.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griggs misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Hearn moves into the clinch.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Griggs backwards.
Griggs wants to break free but Hearn has control. #T3##BC#
Griggs breaks from the clinch.
Hearn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Griggs misses with a hook. Hearn ducked under it nicely.
Griggs takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hearn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Griggs is breathing heavily.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearn moves forwards but Griggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hearn!
Hearn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hearn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griggs.
Griggs looks for the body kick but Hearn saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Hearn cracks Griggs with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Griggs looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hearn finish him? #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Frankie Griggs has been cut.#T4##CL2#
Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Hearn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Griggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hearn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Griggs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hearn is unloading with more strikes now! Griggs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hearn!
Thomas Hearn 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.
Frankie Griggs spoke after the fight, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: BBFC 16
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griggs pinned against the cage. Griggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
Griggs pushes Kong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Griggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kong working the ground and pound.#T1#
Griggs is trying to buck Kong off.
Kong working the head and body with strikes.
Kong is chipping away with strikes.
Griggs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Kong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kong working the ground and pound from side control.
Griggs pushes Kong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Griggs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Griggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Griggs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Griggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kong 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.#T2#
Griggs is not content to let Kong control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kong'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.
Kong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong is really struggling to control Griggs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kong controlling the position.
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!#SUB#
Kong tries for a kimura but Griggs is defending well.
Griggs managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kong.
Kong trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Griggs is trying to buck Kong off.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs is not content to let Kong control the position.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
Kong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Griggs tries to escape but Kong is in control.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griggs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Griggs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Griggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong wants to control but Griggs is keeping him busy.
Griggs wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Kong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griggs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kong scores with a jab.
Hong Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?
Kong controlling the action here. #ES2#
Griggs has one foot on Kong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griggs.
Nice sprawl there from Griggs as Kong shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kong misses with a hook.
Griggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target. #T1#
Kong slips a straight right by Griggs.
Kong thows a leg kick but Griggs checks it
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Kong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kong advances position into side control!
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Griggs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Griggs is defending well. #T2#
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kong has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Kong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Griggs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong cracks Griggs with a big right hand but Griggs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Griggs is pushing Kong's head away, looking to escape. Kong manages to hold on to the position though.
Kong trying to control the position but Griggs is working away. #SUB#
Kong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Griggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kong is controlling him well.
Hong Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong trying to control the action but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Kong working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kong trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Kong lands a nice forearm strike.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kong has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4##SUB#
Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kong working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Griggs is defending well.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Griggs is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Kong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Griggs some visible discomfort.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet.
Kong trying to control the position but Griggs is working away.
Griggs is pushing Kong's head away, looking to escape. Kong manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Kong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Griggs tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Kong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griggs wants to stand back up but Kong manages to pass into side control.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kong connects with a decent elbow.
Griggs is trying to buck Kong off.#SUB#
Kong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griggs is trying to buck Kong off.#T1#
Kong wants to control but Griggs is keeping him busy.
Kong prevents Griggs from escaping the position.
Kong working the head with strikes.
Kong misses with the ground and pound.
Griggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kong is working to tighten his grip on Griggs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Griggs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kong is really squeezing tight and eventually Griggs passes out! Kong breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hong Kong!
Hong Kong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: BBFC 15: Krutel Vs. Bitch II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Griggs tests Spice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Griggs blocks a leg kick.
Spice throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spice! Griggs lets Spice back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Spice is rocked!
Spice moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Spice is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spice bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Griggs comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Spice falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Spice was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Frankie Griggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BBFC 11: Krutel Vs. Bigg
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Ward shoots in and bounces Griggs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ward working some strikes from top position.
Ward is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Griggs 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.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Griggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ward working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ward wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward stops Griggs from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.#T1##TD2#
Ward closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Griggs wants to stand back up but Ward manages to pass into side control.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet here but Ward is keeping cool and he's managed to take Griggs's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ward punches Griggs on the ear.
Griggs trying to get back to his feet but Ward is in full control for now.
A lull in the action here.
Ward landing with strikes. #T2#
Griggs is trying to stand back up.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward connects with a big shot to the side of Griggs's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward scores with punches and elbows.
Ward cracks Griggs with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Griggs from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Griggs covering up well under a series of strikes from Ward.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ward is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Griggs. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#ES#
Griggs manages to stand up with Ward still on his back. Eventually Ward drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward lands a head shot.
Griggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Griggs's belly button to the back.
Ward 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.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ward avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ward throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Ward finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Griggs wants to stand up but Ward is controlling him.
Griggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it. #T4#
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Ward chips away with some ground and pound.
Ward working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griggs's head.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Griggs is keeping the position.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Griggs kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by Ward.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ward lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Ward closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Griggs to the mat! Griggs manages to get full guard.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward throws a big right hand that misses.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Griggs kicks Ward off and gets to his feet.
Nice body punch from Ward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward scores with a hook.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ward or perhaps it was just good defense by Griggs, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward lands a jab to Griggs's midsection.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to avoid it but Ward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griggs to the ground. Griggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ward throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a left and a right that stings Ward.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Griggs's guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Ward takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ward digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Ward lands a nice hook to Griggs's body. Griggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ward cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs misses with a hook. Ward ducked under it nicely.
Ward looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Ward lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Griggs. Those never looked like landing.
Ward lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Ward drives through with a takedown into Griggs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ward.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griggs is wriggling around but Ward manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ward lands a body shot.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ward is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Griggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Griggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maxim Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griggs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward shoots for a takedown but Griggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Griggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ward.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.#T1#
Ward digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Griggs throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Ward counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Griggs! #ES#
Griggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Ward scores with a takedown into Griggs's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ward 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.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griggs is looking to stand up but Ward isn't so interested in that idea.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griggs's guard.
Ward is trying to control. Griggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Griggs is trying to stand back up but Ward is controlling him
Ward trying to mount his opponent but Griggs defends it.
Ward trying to control from half guard but Griggs is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Ward landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ward looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
Griggs makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Griggs uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Griggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
Nice jab there from Ward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maxim Ward is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ward lands a head shot.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Ward avoids it well.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Ward cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Ward tries to counter it with a takedown but Griggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ward 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 7
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Griggs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chacing lands with a hook. Griggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chacing.
Chacing connects with a right hand. Griggs shakes it off.
A slow jab from Chacing misses its intended target.
Chacing fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Griggs tries to sprawl but Chacing drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chacing is trying to control. Griggs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Griggs is defending well. #SUB2#
Chacing is looking for a kimura here.
Griggs's coaches at Doom's Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Griggs kicks off Chacing and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chacing fails with a takedown attempt.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Griggs defending well as Chacing loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chacing. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griggs is looking for a counter combo.
Chacing gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Chace Chacing has been cut.
Chacing lands with a hook. Griggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Chacing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Griggs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Griggs wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Chacing is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griggs has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Chacing is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griggs prevents Chacing from moving into mount.
Chacing prevents Griggs from escaping the position.
Chacing tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chacing is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Chacing drags him back down.
Chacing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working. #SUB2#
Chacing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griggs, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Chacing tries to advance to mount but Griggs denies him.
Griggs pushes Chacing away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chacing gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Griggs bucks up and tries to throw Chacing off but instead Chacing has got his back!#SUB2#
Chacing is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Griggs is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chace Chacing!
An out of breath Chace Chacing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Frankie Griggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: BBFC 4: Unkown Vs. Murska
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Mulder tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Mulder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mulder clinches. #BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs scores with a one two! Mulder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like Niek Mulder has been cut.
Griggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mulder.
Griggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mulder avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs lands a jab to the nose.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Mulder avoids it well.
Mulder tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Mulder clinches with his opponent.
Mulder has had enough of the clinch but Griggs keeps him there for the moment.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Mulder is controlling him.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mulder has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mulder moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Griggs gets caught napping as Mulder dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Griggs is retaining full guard.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##ES#
Griggs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mulder looks for the body kick but Griggs saw that one coming.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griggs misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mulder moves into the clinch.#BC#
Griggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mulder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Mulder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Griggs pushes Mulder off and scrambles back to his feet. #T3#
Mulder fails with the takedown
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niek Mulder.
Griggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mulder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griggs misses the jab.
Mulder tries to clinch up
and Griggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mulder thinking.
Mulder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griggs defends it nicely.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulder.
Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Mulder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mulder tries for a takedown but Griggs circles away easily
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Griggs. #KD#
Griggs drops Mulder with a beautiful combination! Mulder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griggs is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mulder is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mulder is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Mulder gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Griggs points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mulder wakes up just in time to hear Griggs thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 78:MacArthur VS Petrov 2
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1##CL#
Gutierrez moves into range and clinches up with Griggs.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez counters with a two punch combo.
Alex Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gutierrez with a body shot.
Gutierrez walks into a straight right hand from Griggs.
Gutierrez scores with a jab to the head.
Griggs misses with an uppercut.
Gutierrez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutierrez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gutierrez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Gutierrez throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Gutierrez
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Gutierrez misses with a shot to the body
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Gutierrez lands a two punch combo.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Gutierrez.
Griggs ducks right into an uppercut from Gutierrez. #T2#
Gutierrez misses with a wild body shot.
Griggs misses with an uppercut.
Gutierrez throwing a counter right hand but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutierrez.
Nice uppercut there from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Griggs is out of range.
Griggs moves out of range of the body kick from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away.
Gutierrez lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.
Gutierrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Griggs swings for the body but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Gutierrez.
Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gutierrez throws a hook but Griggs avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Griggs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Griggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Gutierrez with that takedown attempt.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Gutierrez both land. Nice combination.
Gutierrez takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Griggs takes a swing at Gutierrez's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Gutierrez misses with a looping left.
Griggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Griggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Gutierrez throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
And Griggs responds with a good body kick, but Gutierrez manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Gutierrez 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.
Griggs wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griggs can do to turn this around?
Gutierrez with a nice head shot there.
Griggs wants to stand but Gutierrez is controlling the position. #ES2#
Griggs wriggles free and stands up.
Gutierrez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs misses with a straight right.
Gutierrez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gutierrez lands a right hook to the body.
Griggs cracks Gutierrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gutierrez.
Gutierrez clobbers Griggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Gutierrez clinches.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Gutierrez has double underhooks.
Gutierrez jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Gutierrez around his waist. Gutierrez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Griggs breaks from the clinch.
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Gutierrez pulls guard successfully.
Gutierrez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SU2#
Griggs stands up from Gutierrez's guard - Griggs perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Gutierrez looks to throw the jab but Griggs is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gutierrez.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Gutierrez avoids them all with ease.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Gutierrez throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Gutierrez.
Griggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Griggs slips under a jab from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gutierrez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Griggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gutierrez throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Griggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a lazy head kick
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
A jab from Griggs misses.
Griggs moves out of range as Gutierrez throws a body kick.
Gutierrez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gutierrez misses with a leg kick
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Gutierrez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Gutierrez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Gutierrez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griggs moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gutierrez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gutierrez misses with a body punch
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gutierrez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts. #CL#
Griggs gets tackled into the cage by Gutierrez. Gutierrez maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gutierrez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Gutierrez has the dominant position.
Griggs is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gutierrez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griggs's defenses. #T1##BC2#
Griggs breaks from the clinch.
Gutierrez shoots in but Griggs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griggs is looking for the big counter here.
Griggs lands a front kick.
Gutierrez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutierrez scores with a sloppy right hand. Griggs should have avoided that one.
Gutierrez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Griggs. That snapped Gutierrez's head back.
Gutierrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gutierrez scores with a nice right hand.
Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez.
As Gutierrez backs off Griggs throws a huge counter combo but Gutierrez manages to avoid it all.
Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs throws a combination. Gutierrez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griggs slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
A punch combination from Gutierrez misses.
Gutierrez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Gutierrez tries to counter with a takedown but Griggs is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Gutierrez lunges at Griggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griggs's hand.
Gutierrez cracks a nice hook into Griggs's ribs.
Griggs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alex Gutierrez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#Gutierrez is rocked!
Griggs drops Gutierrez with a naaaaasty hook - Gutierrez is in real trouble here! Griggs dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
A very excited looking Frankie Griggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GDL 75: Legba VS Bates
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Bitch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
Bitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch moves away.
Bitch throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Bitch cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bitch 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.
Bitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bitch.
Bitch throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitch looks to clinch
and Bitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Bitch misses with a body shot.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
As Bitch looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Bitch just gets out of the way.
Bitch misses with a shot to the body
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Bitch is rocked!
Griggs circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bitch tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Griggs wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
A victorious Frankie Griggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 71:Poika VS Wright
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Rushe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rushe misses with a leg kick.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!#ROC#Rushe is rocked!
Rushe cracks Griggs with a good jab.
Rushe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rushe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rushe! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rushe to his feet! Rushe is in big trouble!
Rushe is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Rushe throws a lazy body kick
and Griggs counters with a huge left! Rushe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Griggs isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Rushe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Griggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 66: MacArthur vs Greenwald
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Royale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Royale looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Royale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Royale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griggs's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Royale misses with a kick to the body.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
A combination from Royale does no damage. #T1#
Royale throws a chopping leg kick but Griggs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Royale. #CL2#
Royale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Royale.
Royale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Royale throws a right hand that Griggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Griggs also avoids with ease.
Royale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Griggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Royale wants to clinch but Griggs slips to the side
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Royale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Royale wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale lands with a nice body punch.
Royale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griggs on the side of the head.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royale misses with a looping right.
Griggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Royale was well out of range. Poor timing from Griggs.
Royale throws a right hand that Griggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Griggs also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
Royale connects with a solid leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Royale ducks down to avoid it.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
A lazy left from Royale finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale misses with a double jab.
Royale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Royale.
Both fighters circling a little - Royale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Royale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griggs, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Royale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griggs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Griggs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Royale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale lands with a nice combination. Griggs backs away looking to recover.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Royale looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Royale just gets out of the way.
Royale throws a nice looking combination but Griggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royale throws out the jab.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Royale. That snapped Griggs's head back.
Royale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Royale instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Royale scores with a jab. Griggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Royale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Royale catches Griggs right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Royale.
Royale is looking to chop away at Griggs's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Royale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Royale avoids it.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Royale.
Royale scores with a leg kick.
Griggs misses with a double jab.
Royale is looking for the big counter here.
Royale lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily.#T2#
Royale misses with a wild body shot.
Griggs avoids the body shot from Royale.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Royale throws a series of strikes that have Griggs backpedaling.
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!
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale misses with a head kick.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Royale's shoulder, as Royale tries to avoid the shot.
Royale throws a nice head kick!
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Royale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale throws a combination. Griggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Griggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Royale can pounce on him.
Royale punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Royale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Royale.
Griggs is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Royale throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
Royale misses with a body shot.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs throws the left hand but Royale avoids the punch easily.
Royale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
It appears Griggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Royale ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Royale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Royale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Royale takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Royale misses with a body shot
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
Royale fails to land with a series of punches.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royale.
It looked like Griggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Royale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Royale.
A counter left hand to the body from Griggs misses its target.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Royale throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Royale gets a clinch.
Royale throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Royale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease.
Royale misses with an uppercut.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Royale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royale tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Royale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Royale dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Royale tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Griggs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Griggs cracks Royale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Royale. Those never looked like landing.
Griggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Royale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royale connects with an inside leg kick.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it. #T3#
Nice shot by Griggs.#CL2#
Royale pushes Griggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Royale misses with a punch on the inside.
Royale throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs. #BC2#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connor Royale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royale is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Royale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Royale manages to avoid it.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Griggs.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Griggs! Royale is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey, Connor Royale! You know I won our first fight, the ref stopped it way too early and saved you from another round of beatings in the eyes of the judges. Lets do it again, this time i'll make sure I'll put you out before the judges can even score a round.'.

Event: GDL 58: 265+ Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Griggs. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Bateman 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Griggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griggs scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
Griggs leaves Bateman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griggs scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griggs's guard.#ES2#
Griggs pushes Bateman off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Bateman catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Bateman attempts a counter takedown but Griggs avoids it well and moves away.
Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bateman.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Bateman's body. Bateman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Bateman throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bateman takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Griggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griggs throws out a counter right but Bateman avoids it with no problem.
Griggs scores with a punch to the head.
Griggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Bateman.
Griggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Bateman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griggs's guard.
Bateman won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Griggs has his feet on Bateman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Griggs misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Bateman prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Griggs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Griggs's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bateman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bateman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman works over Griggs with some ground and pound from guard.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bateman manages to pass to side control.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Griggs's hands, connecting with Griggs's forehead.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Bateman is controlling him well. #T4##ES2#
Griggs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bateman is on him like a limpet, forcing Griggs back against the cage.#BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs lands an overhand right.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Bateman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griggs throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Bateman with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
A big left from Griggs misses.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griggs checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Griggs misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bateman shoots in for a takedown but Griggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Bateman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Griggs has one foot on Bateman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Frankie Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Bateman misses with a low kick.
Griggs throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Griggs pushes Bateman off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Bateman finds it's target.#T1#
Bateman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griggs.
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Griggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bateman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bateman.
Griggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bateman postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bateman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bateman is controlling him.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Bateman is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bateman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bateman postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
Bateman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound. #ES2#
Griggs pushes Bateman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bateman shoots for a takedown but Griggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griggs swinging wildly here.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Bateman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griggs sprawls and moves away.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Griggs is out of range.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Griggs misses with a hook. Bateman ducked under it nicely.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
Griggs feints a jab promting Bateman to slip. Griggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bateman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bateman ducks right into an uppercut from Griggs. #ROC2#Bateman is rocked!
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Griggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Bateman moved out of range.
Griggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bateman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griggs misses with a double jab #CL#
and Bateman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bateman jumps guard but Griggs stands there with Bateman around his waist. Bateman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Griggs tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Bateman keeps him there for the moment.
Bateman tries to pull guard but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griggs tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs wants to break free but Bateman has control.
Griggs wants to break free but Bateman has control.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bateman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griggs enables Bateman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griggs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bateman slips nicely into half guard.
Griggs looks like he's trying to stand up.
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. Bateman connects with a nice short shot to Griggs's temple. #T2#
Bateman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Griggs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Griggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bateman.
Griggs tries to kick Bateman off but Bateman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bateman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bateman works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Griggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs is bucking up trying to escape but Bateman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Griggs is rocked!
Griggs squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Griggs is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Griggs is out cold - huge knockout for Bateman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Patrick Bateman!
A victorious Patrick Bateman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frankie Griggs was interviewed post fight and said 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

Event: GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Downtown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griggs lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Downtown forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Downtown momentarily.
Downtown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Fatz Downtown has been cut.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Downtown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griggs defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtown moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Griggs takes a swing at Downtown's ribcage but misses.
Downtown moves away from the strike by Griggs. #T1#
Downtown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs scores with a hook.#CL2#
Downtown closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Downtown.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Downtown tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Downtown tries to clinch up.#T2#
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Downtown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downtown misses with a double jab
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downtown with a poor takedown
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downtown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fatz Downtown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Downtown avoids the body shot from Griggs.
Downtown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Downtown misses
and Griggs counters with a left and a right that stings Downtown. #T3#
Downtown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Downtown.
Griggs lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Fatz Downtown's cut even more.
Downtown misses with a combination
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Downtown backing up. Downtown nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Downtown misses with a two punch combination.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Griggs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Downtown moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Downtown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Downtown moves out of range.
Downtown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Downtown has managed to clinch. #T4##BC#
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griggs as he jumps to the side.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs scores with a jab to the head.
Downtown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Downtown throws a sloppy head kick
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griggs lands a right hook to the body.
Downtown ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Downtown is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatz Downtown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Downtown darts in trying to clinch
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Griggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown but Griggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Downtown tries to clinch but Griggs moves away
and Downtown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Griggs - just one landing. #CUT#The cut above Fatz Downtown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griggs works over Downtown's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Downtown is rocked!#CUT#Fatz Downtown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Downtown misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Downtown is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.#T1#
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downtown seems to have recovered his senses.
Downtown tries a head kick but it misses.
Downtown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Downtown moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Downtown's body. Downtown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griggs misses the jab.
Downtown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Griggs.
Downtown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fatz Downtown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Griggs!
Post fight, Frankie Griggs stared into the camera and said 'Hey, Connor Royale! You know I won our first fight, the ref stopped it way too early and saved you from another round of beatings in the eyes of the judges. Lets do it again, this time i'll make sure I'll put you out before the judges can even score a round.'.

Event: GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griggs scores with a sloppy right hand. Masvidal should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Griggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Masvidal closes the distance looking to clinch
and Griggs counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Masvidal to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Griggs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Griggs!
In his post fight interview, Frankie Griggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Griggs lands a left and a right that send Rushe crashing to the mat, dazed. Griggs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rushe defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Rushe tries to counter with a clinch but Griggs shakes him off and moves away.
Rushe moves out of range of the strikes.
Rushe tries a low kick but Griggs avoids it.
Griggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griggs slips under a jab.
Griggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Rushe defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand.
Griggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rushe is holding his hands too far apart here. Griggs throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rushe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Our winner, Frankie Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GDL 30: Graindo vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
Hodkiewicz looks for a takedown but Griggs sprawls well.
Hodkiewicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hodkiewicz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hodkiewicz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hodkiewicz throws a head kick but Griggs moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodkiewicz has his takedown stuffed
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Hodkiewicz.
Hodkiewicz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Griggs with a nice cross.
Donk. Griggs catches Hodkiewicz right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Griggs cracks Hodkiewicz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hodkiewicz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Griggs finish him? #ROC#
Hodkiewicz is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Weston Hodkiewicz has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Griggs ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hodkiewicz clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
An out of breath Frankie Griggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFC 1: Diaz vs. Maneno
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Oezdemir throws a lazy right hand but Griggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oezdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Griggs counters by moving into the clinch.
Oezdemir is looking to break free of the clinch but Griggs has double underhooks.
Oezdemir wants to stall.
Oezdemir misses with the head strike.
Griggs slowing the pace effectively.
Griggs jumps guard but Oezdemir turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Griggs blocking some punches.
Oezdemir throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs.
Oezdemir misses with the head strike.
Oezdemir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oezdemir has a couple of punches blocked by Griggs.
Oezdemir lands a shot to the body.
Griggs fails to pull guard.
Oezdemir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griggs blocks an uppercut.
Griggs looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oezdemir throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Griggs just leaning against Oezdemir, taking a breather.
Oezdemir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griggs tries to pull guard but Oezdemir holds him up against the cage and eventually Griggs drops back down to his feet.
Oezdemir throws a head punch that misses.
Griggs has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Oezdemir.
Griggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oezdemir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griggs has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Oezdemir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oezdemir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oezdemir is trying to force a seperation but Griggs has the dominant position.
Griggs manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oezdemir swings wildly with an uppercut but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oezdemir pushes Griggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oezdemir.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oezdemir has him pressed against the cage.
Griggs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oezdemir to keep the fight standing.
Oezdemir is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Griggs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griggs is struggling to control the position.
Griggs tries to pull guard but Oezdemir won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Oezdemir as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oezdemir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch but Oezdemir keeps him there for the moment.
Griggs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oezdemir's efforts to push away.
Griggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oezdemir walks away with a smile on his face. Griggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Oezdemir throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Griggs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griggs.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Oezdemir has the dominant position.
Oezdemir trying to control the position but instead, Griggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oezdemir into the cage.
Griggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oezdemir working hard to break the clinch.
Griggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oezdemir is trying to break the clinch but Griggs is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Oezdemir's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Griggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Griggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Griggs wants to stand but Oezdemir is controlling the position. #SU2#
Oezdemir stands up from Griggs's guard - Oezdemir perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
Griggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oezdemir.
Oezdemir misses with the combination.
Oezdemir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griggs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Oezdemir.
Oezdemir throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Oezdemir.
Griggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oezdemir throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Griggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Oezdemir taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oezdemir working aggressively here.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hajlberg Oezdemir dominated that round.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oezdemir misses with a lunging right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Oezdemir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Griggs counters by clinching up.
Oezdemir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oezdemir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Griggs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Oezdemir has him pressed against the cage.
Oezdemir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oezdemir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griggs's efforts to push away.
Griggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Oezdemir has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oezdemir misses with the head strike.
Oezdemir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oezdemir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oezdemir working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Griggs gets control of Oezdemir's arms and successfully pulls guard. Griggs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SU2#
Oezdemir stands up and waves to Griggs to follow him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oezdemir stuns Griggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oezdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Oezdemir misses with an uppercut
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oezdemir.
Griggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oezdemir misses with an uppercut
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Oezdemir misses with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Oezdemir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oezdemir.#T2#
Oezdemir misses with a series of wild punches.
Griggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oezdemir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Oezdemir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oezdemir is breathing heavily.
Oezdemir throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Oezdemir misses.
Oezdemir looks to throw the jab but Griggs is out of range.
Griggs moves away from the strike by Oezdemir.
Griggs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oezdemir misses with an uppercut
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Oezdemir throws an overhand right that lands on Griggs's shoulder, as Griggs tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Griggs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oezdemir fails to land with a series of punches.
As Oezdemir looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Oezdemir just gets out of the way.
Oezdemir misses with a combination
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Oezdemir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oezdemir is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oezdemir throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oezdemir throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oezdemir misses with a double jab #CL#
and Griggs counters by moving into the clinch.
Oezdemir avoids a wild elbow strike from Griggs.
Griggs controlling the action here for a moment.
Oezdemir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griggs is working for takedown but Oezdemir is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oezdemir tries to break free but Griggs pushes him back against the cage.
Griggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oezdemir fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4#
Oezdemir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oezdemir misses with a double jab
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Oezdemir misses.
Griggs feinted with a counter takedown.
Oezdemir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oezdemir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Griggs counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oezdemir.
Griggs has Oezdemir pressed against the cage.
Oezdemir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Oezdemir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Oezdemir misses its intended target.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oezdemir throws a hook but Griggs blocks it.
Oezdemir misses with a few strikes there.
Griggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oezdemir misses with a left hand
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
Oezdemir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
Oezdemir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs slips a jab from Oezdemir.
Griggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frankie Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Oezdemir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oezdemir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Oezdemir does no damage.
Oezdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Griggs counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Griggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oezdemir walks away with a smile on his face. Griggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oezdemir misses with a left hand
and Griggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oezdemir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oezdemir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oezdemir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oezdemir throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oezdemir misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Griggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oezdemir! Griggs lets Oezdemir back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Oezdemir is rocked!
Griggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oezdemir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
A victorious Frankie Griggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griggs!
Royale scores with a hook to the body. Griggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Royale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Royale cracks Griggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Connor Royale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Royale under the eye.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Griggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Royale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Griggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Royale walks into a straight right hand from Griggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royale tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Royale - the referee stops the clock and Griggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Royale. Griggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Royale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griggs.
A punch combination from Griggs misses.
Royale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griggs misses the shot to the body.
Royale digs a good body shot into Griggs's ribs.
Royale throws a head kick that misses.
Royale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Royale tries to clinch #TD2#
and Griggs counters with a single leg into guard. Royale didn't expect that.
Griggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Royale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Royale is working an open guard so Griggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Royale throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griggs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it. #T2#
Royale doesn't manage to clinch there - Griggs circles away.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griggs's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (12 Elites and Growing) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Royale tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Griggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Griggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Griggs throws a counter combo.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale swinging wildly here. #T3#
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Royale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Royale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Royale with a body shot.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Griggs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griggs connects with a jab.
Royale throws a sloppy head kick and Griggs moves out of range easily.
Royale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale is looking for a counter combo.
Royale avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
Griggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royale half committed to a counter leg kick.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Royale drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs is trying to pull guard but Royale has him pressed against the cage.
Royale can't break the clinch.
Royale looking to stall.
Royale prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Royale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Griggs will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Royale's shoulder, as Royale tries to avoid the shot.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Connor Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Royale throws a body shot but no joy.
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frankie Griggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Royale.
Royale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Royale gets a clinch.
Royale tries to stall but Griggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Royale doesn't seem phased though.
Royale tries to clinch there but Griggs circles away.
Royale on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Royale tries to close the distance and clinch but Griggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Royale swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Royale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Royale avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Royale clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Griggs has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griggs tries to bum rush Royale with a series of wild strikes but Royale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs moves out of range.
Royale closes the distance but Griggs moves to the side
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Royale backing up. Royale nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Griggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Royale connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs ducks under a wild hook from Royale.
Royale closes the distance but Griggs moves to the side
letting Griggs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Royale wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Griggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Royale clinches up against the cage.
Royale is trying to push Griggs away but Griggs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Royale misses with a body punch.
Griggs is looking for a takedown.
Griggs throws a knee to the head but misses.
Griggs looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale moves to clinch but Griggs breaks away
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Royale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Royale is looking for a counter combo.
Royale tries to clinch but Griggs is having none of it.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Nice shot lands for Griggs.
Royale takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Royale closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Royale is looking to clinch but Griggs is avoiding it.
Griggs scores with a one two! Royale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs feints the counter takedown.
Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royale throws a leg kick that misses.
Royale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Royale throws a series of punches but Griggs avoids them all with ease.
Royale throws a jab but it's blocked by Griggs.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Royale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Royale counters with a quick kick to the body but Griggs blocks it.
Griggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Royale looks to clinch
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Griggs throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Royale counters with a head kick that drops Griggs to the mat! Griggs scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Griggs is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Griggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
and Royale counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Griggs! He's just covering up as Royale starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Royale!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1#
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Machado tries to get set, Griggs tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado throws a head kick that Griggs semi-blocks. #CL2#
Machado rushes Griggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Griggs can't break the clinch.
Machado tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Machado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Machado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griggs did well to prevent Machado getting side control.
Griggs tries to kick Machado off in order to stand up. Machado Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs is trying to buck Machado off.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Griggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado taking a breather here. #T1#
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griggs keeps working.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Machado drags him back down.
Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet here but Machado is keeping cool and he's managed to take Griggs's back.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but Machado has full control of the position and if anything, Griggs has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griggs 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.
Machado controls the action.#SUB2#
Griggs defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Griggs showing good submission defense here. #T3#
Good control from Machado.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.#SUB2#
Griggs wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Machado drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Griggs 's chin! Griggs is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Machado!

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