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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 5
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Fourteen ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Fourteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fourteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin wants to counter the offense by Fourteen and move into the clinch position.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Fourteen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Fourteen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Fourteen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fourteen avoids nicely.
Fourteen shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Fourteen avoids it well.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Fourteen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fourteen is able to avoid easily.
Fourteen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fourteen or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Fourteen pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Fourteen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fourteen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin tries to bum rush Fourteen with a series of wild strikes but Fourteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Luke Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fourteen avoids nicely.
Fourteen slips a straight right by Griffin.
Fourteen darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Fourteen into the cage.
Griffin is trying to stall.
#T2##BC#
Fourteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fourteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Fourteen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fourteen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Fourteen slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.#T3#
Fourteen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Fourteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Fourteen winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is not content to let Fourteen control the position.
Fourteen is taking a breather. Griffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fourteen slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fourteen wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Fourteen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fourteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Fourteen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fourteen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Subject Fourteen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fourteen.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Fourteen shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin looks to land a body kick but Fourteen moved away.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fourteen sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fourteen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fourteen.
Fourteen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Fourteen.
Fourteen seems keen to control Griffin's posture.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fourteen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Fourteen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Fourteen!#REVR##SUB#
Fourteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Griffin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Griffin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Griffin won't allow Fourteen to sweep him here.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fourteen wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Fourteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Fourteen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fourteen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fourteen is aware though and is defending well.
Fourteen won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fourteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fourteen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Fourteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.
Fourteen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fourteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fourteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Griffin throws a series of punches but Fourteen avoids them all with ease.
Luke Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fourteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Fourteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fourteen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Fourteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Fourteen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fourteen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Fourteen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fourteen. Fourteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fourteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Griffin throws a head kick that Fourteen semi-blocks.
Griffin swings for the body but Fourteen moves out of range.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fourteen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fourteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fourteen avoids nicely.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fourteen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fourteen fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Fourteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Fourteen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffin enables Fourteen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Fourteen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Fourteen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fourteen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fourteen stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Griffin!
A pretty intense looking Luke Griffin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Griffin catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luke Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Buakaw Lee has been cut.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Griffin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buakaw Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin landing a few strikes.
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Griffin in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Griffin has mounted him!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#CUT2#Buakaw Lee's cut is getting worse.
Griffin throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Griffin with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#Buakaw Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lee is in a horrible position here. Griffin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Buakaw Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buakaw Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luke Griffin! |
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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 3
Date: May 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffin pinned against the cage. Griffin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Turner dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffin enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Turner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turner to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Turner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Griffin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Turner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geroge Turner!
After winning the bout, Geroge Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BBFC 13
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Soap fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soap looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soap or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Soap. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soap closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Soap is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soap to get the leverage.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Soap is controlling him
Griffin wants to control but Soap is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Soap is looking for a kimura here.
Griffin looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Soap'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.#SUB#
Soap is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Soap seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Griffin trying to hold on to Soap's head to control him but Soap postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Soap.
#SUB#
Soap has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Griffin defend it? Soap steps over the head and cranks it - Griffin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Soap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Soap!
A victorious Ben Soap thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Byzantium 38
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Algiorno tries to clinch up.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Algiorno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Algiorno looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Algiorno misses with a wild combination.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Algiorno in his tracks.
Both fighters circling a little - Algiorno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Algiorno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Algiorno trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Algiorno tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Algiorno fails to land the takedown.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Algiorno.
Algiorno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Algiorno tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2##CL#
Algiorno clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Algiorno as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Algiorno displaying some good clinch control by pressing Griffin up against the cage.
Algiorno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Griffin.
#T3#
Algiorno effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Algiorno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Algiorno avoids it well.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Algiorno counters with a one-two to the body.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Algiorno is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target. #TD#
Algiorno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Algiorno showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##SU#
Algiorno postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Griffin to stand up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Algiorno shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Algiorno stands up and waves to Griffin to follow him.
Algiorno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Algiorno scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Algiorno drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Griffin trying to keep a closed guard but Algiorno is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Algiorno gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Algiorno lands a nice looking body kick.
Abi Algiorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Algiorno gets a takedown into half guard.
Algiorno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?#SU#
Algiorno escapes and gets back to his feet.
Algiorno misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Griffin counters by clinching up. #BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Algiorno.
#CL#
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Algiorno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Algiorno gets underhooks to prevent Griffin's takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno stalling in the clinch.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Algiorno landing knees to the body.
Algiorno unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Griffin letting Algiorno take a breather here.
Griffin is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Algiorno gets a double leg takedown into Griffin's guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Abi Algiorno is winning the standup battle so far.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Algiorno scores a nice knee to the body.
Algiorno trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Algiorno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Algiorno tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin throws a counter combo.#CL#
Algiorno moves into the clinch.
Algiorno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Algiorno manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno throws a combination. Griffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Algiorno tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Algiorno moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGriffin.
Algiorno tries to clinch up but Griffin circles away and keeps his distance.
Algiorno dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
As Algiorno backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Algiorno manages to avoid it all.
Algiorno slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abi Algiorno dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A punch lands to the side of Algiorno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Algiorno wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Algiorno.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Algiorno misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Algiorno counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Griffin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
Algiorno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin tries to bum rush Algiorno with a series of wild strikes but Algiorno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Algiorno is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Algiorno closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Algiorno pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Algiorno forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Algiorno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot.
Algiorno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griffin manages to circle out of the way.
Griffin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Algiorno is out of range and Griffin settles back down. #TD#
Algiorno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU#
Algiorno stands and steps away. Griffin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Algiorno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Griffin scores with a decent looking hook.
Algiorno fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Algiorno misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Algiorno backs up against the cage.
Algiorno throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Algiorno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luke Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Algiorno.
Algiorno fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abi Algiorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Algiorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin looks to land a right hand but Algiorno moved out of range.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and Algiorno moves out of range easily.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Algiorno.
Algiorno has a takedown stuffed.
Algiorno checks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Algiorno seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Algiorno shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a hook but Algiorno blocks it.#CL#
Algiorno takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Griffin.
Algiorno stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to land knees in the clinch but Griffin avoids the damage to the body.
Algiorno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griffin avoids it.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin is looking to control Algiorno's arms but Algiorno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Griffin misses with the head strike.
Griffin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Griffin fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Algiorno 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Abi Algiorno!
Abi Algiorno wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Abi Algiorno misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Park waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.#TD#
Griffin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Park was covering up waiting for the punch and Griffin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Park avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Park has wrist control.
Griffin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griffin distracts Park with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Park has wrist control.
Park keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Park looking to control.
#T1#
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Park avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griffin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Park's head.#SUB#
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Griffin lands a couple of elbows.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Park has wrist control.#T2#
Park preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
Griffin trying to control but Park is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Park is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Park manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Park's guard.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Griffin trying to control from half guard but Park is working away.
Park really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Griffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Park on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Park on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Park is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Park is having none of it. #SUB#
Griffin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Park is just riding it out for now. Griffin eventually gives up the hold.
Park is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
Griffin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke 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##TD#
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Park is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Park wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Park avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Park can do to turn this around?
Griffin thows a huge punch but Park dodges it nicely.
Griffin working Park over with strikes.
Griffin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Griffin wants to stand up but Park is controlling the position.
Griffin trying to control the action but Park is working from the bottom. #T2#
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Park's head.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griffin.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though. #SUB#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Park defends the submission attempt.
Griffin with the ground and pound but Park uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Park working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luke Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Park is breathing heavily.#T3#
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU#
Griffin stands up from Park's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin works over Park's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Park is rocked!
Griffin throws an overhand right that has Park reeling! Griffin follows up with more punches and Park is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Griffin!
Jose Park was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager says my time is limited.. Sadface.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Poselek closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Poselek looking to pass the guard.
Poselek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Griffin has his foot on Poselek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poselek works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Poselek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poselek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poselek advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poselek wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Poselek prevents Griffin from escaping the position.
Griffin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Poselek working away.
Poselek wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Poselek controlling the position from side mount.
Griffin is trying to control Poselek's posture but Poselek avoids it.
Poselek happy to just control the position for now.
Poselek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Poselek lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poselek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Poselek has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Griffin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Poselek yanks on the arm and Griffin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Poselek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pawel Poselek!
In his post fight interview, Pawel Poselek started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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