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Event:
BFC KICKBOXING 1
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Brunswick moved out of range nicely.
Brunswick throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Guts Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brunswick.
Brunswick is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Brunswick avoids it well.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin sizes up Brunswick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin misses with a looping left.
Brunswick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin misses with an uppercut
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunswick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Brunswick misses its target.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brunswick counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Brunswick saw that one coming.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin lands a jab to the nose.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Brunswick's head but Brunswick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Brunswick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunswick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a jab.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Brunswick was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
Griffin cracks Brunswick with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jab from Griffin.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick counters with a right hand to the body.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Brunswick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Griffin lands with an overhand left.
Brunswick slips under a jab.
Griffin cracks Brunswick with a good jab.
Brunswick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Brunswick slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffin, as that shot connected.
Griffin misses with a double jab
and Brunswick counters with a straight right hand.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brunswick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Griffin connects with the punch.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Brunswick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Brunswick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brunswick tries to move into range but Griffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffin with a hook.
Griffin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Griffin cracks Brunswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin connects with a jab.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunswick counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brunswick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick finish him?
Griffin looks winded!
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick 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 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Brunswick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Milo Brunswick thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
UnderGround 2
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Griffin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but James Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James Jr, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin moves away from the strike by James Jr. #CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes James Jr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin slowing the pace effectively.
Griffin stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by James Jr.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but James Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.#CL2#
Griffin clinches up with James Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Griffin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed James Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
James Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Griffin gets his hands free.
James Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James Jr covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Griffin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. James Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften James Jr for a finish. #T2#
Griffin lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Griffin lands strikes to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure James Jr doesn't escape.
James Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Griffin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
I would not like to be James Jr right now.
#T3#
James Jr avoids the strikes from Griffin. #SUB2#
Griffin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Griffin controls the action.
Griffin thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Good control from Griffin.#SUB2#
James Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Griffin gets his way!
#T4#
Griffin struggling to land strikes to the head as James Jr covers up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
James Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guts Griffin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on James Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Griffin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
James Jr wants to stand but Griffin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Griffin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Griffin passes James Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Griffin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Griffin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
James Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Griffin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Griffin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but James Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Griffin advances to full mount.
James Jr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the head.
Griffin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Griffin controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for James Jr because Griffin loaded up on that one.
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Griffin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Griffin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Griffin controlling the pace for now.
Griffin is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Griffin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. James Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Griffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Griffin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, James Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guts Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
James Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
James Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Griffin has James Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Griffin tries to pull guard but James Jr won't allow it.
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. James Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Griffin successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Griffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2#
Griffin pushes James Jr off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - James Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James Jr but James Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.#CL2#
Griffin forces James Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from James Jr as Griffin shoots in.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but James Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by James Jr, which made it look bad.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown. James Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Griffin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Jr tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James Jr throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James Jr misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Griffin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
James Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
James Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from James Jr.
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
James Jr stops a takedown attempt from Griffin.
James Jr looking for a takedown.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
James Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL2#
Griffin forces James Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James Jr is defending well.
James Jr avoiding damage as Griffin throws knees to the body.
Griffin pushes James Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Griffin.
Bubba James Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James Jr tries to clinch
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Guts Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - James Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guts Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guts Griffin!
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Event:
Middleweight Grand Prix
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karaage defends well and Griffin ends up having to push Karaage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Karaage misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Karaage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Karaage.
Karaage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin dives in and grabs Karaage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karaage pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Karaage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaage throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Karaage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.
Purple Karaage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guts Griffin.#KD2#
Griffin drops Karaage with a beautiful combination! Karaage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Griffin is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Karaage is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Purple Karaage has been cut.#T1#
Griffin steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Karaage is out on his feet! Griffin sets himself and nearly takes Karaage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guts Griffin!
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