Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Griffin digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin tries to work over Edwards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
Edwards tries to clinch but Griffin moves away
and Griffin counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Edwards enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Edwards manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Edwards wants to clinch.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Griffin forces Edwards back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Justin Edwards has been cut.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch. #T3#
Edwards throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up. #TD#
Griffin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Edwards to his feet.
Griffin is looking to wear down Edwards with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edwards sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin has Edwards pressed against the cage.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Edwards avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Griffin is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Edwards.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Griffin.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.#T1##TD#
Griffin drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a combination. Edwards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Edwards wants to clinch but Griffin slips to the side
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffin.#T3#
Griffin lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Griffin pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Edwards on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Edwards shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily. #T4#
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffin backing away here, and Edwards unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Griffin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Edwards's head.
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Griffin stands up from Edwards's guard - Griffin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Griffin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Edwards prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Griffin looks to land a combination. Edwards sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Edwards.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Griffin keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL#
Griffin rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Edwards takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
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 slows the pace down.
Edwards struggling a bit here.#SU#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards wants to control but Griffin postures up.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Matthew Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Griffin stands up.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Edwards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin advances position into side control!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Griffin controls the position.
Edwards is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Edwards is letting Griffin control him for a moment. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. Griffin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Edwards tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Griffin has his takedown stuffed
and Wonder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Griffin's knee momentarily.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Wonder avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Wonder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin swings for the body but Wonder moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wonder! But no joy.
Griffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wonder counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wonder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wonder swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Wonder blocks the low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wonder misses.
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonder manages to avoid it.
Wonder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffin tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Wonder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder tries to advance to mount but can't.
Griffin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wonder on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonder scores with punches from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wonder working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet.
Wonder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Wonder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Griffin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wonder tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Griffin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wonder in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Wonder has hold of Griffin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Griffin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wonder cranks the arm and Griffin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Griffin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gene Wonder!

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Jaska misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Jaska drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
Jaska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Jaska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Jaska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaska scores with a push kick.
Jaska tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Jaska.
Jaska stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaska 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.
Jaska stalling in the clinch.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Jaska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taistelu Jaska.
Jaska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaska.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaska blocks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin punishes Jaska's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaska sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaska scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Jaska feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Jaska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Griffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaska slowing the pace effectively.
Jaska unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaska dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Jaska scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffin tries to work over Jaska's front leg with a kick but Jaska checks it.
Jaska lands a high kick!
Jaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Jaska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
It looked like Griffin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaska.
Griffin throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Jaska counters with a left and a right that hurts Griffin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jaska jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Griffin is rocked!#CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Jaska looking to finish with strikes here!
Jaska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaska landing shots from mount.
Griffin trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Jaska is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Griffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jaska tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Jaska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jaska. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jaska has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jaska thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jaska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jaska.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Jaska sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Griffin tries to buck Jaska off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taistelu Jaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Jaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Jaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaska scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Jaska is controlling the position.
Jaska trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
A short left from Jaska. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Jaska avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Jaska digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin blocks a head kick by Jaska.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
Jaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jaska.#CL#
Griffin clinches.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaska.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Jaska is controlling the position.
Jaska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Jaska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaska was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.#TD2#
Jaska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Griffin has one foot on Jaska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaska, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaska to keep the fight standing.
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Jaska. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jaska.
Jaska looking to slow down the pace here.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaska keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaska stalling against the cage.
Jaska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Jaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Jaska throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin is looking for a counter combo.
Jaska doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Jaska shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taistelu Jaska.#CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin lands a right hand. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and Jaska counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffin, as that shot connected.
Jaska blocks a head kick by Griffin. #CL2#
Jaska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Jaska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Jaska has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Jaska is breathing heavily.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Jaska throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Griffin is looking to wear down Jaska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaska drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaska walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaska avoids the head kick by Griffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Griffin rushes Jaska and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Jaska tries to tie him up.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Jaska looking to stall.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Jaska jumps guard.
Jaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jaska working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#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.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Jaska is stalling here.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaska or not.
Jaska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Jaska tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaska prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Griffin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jaska to his feet.
Jaska throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Jaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Griffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaska shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaska moves away.#CL2#
Jaska pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Jaska avoids nicely.
Jaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Jaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.#T4##CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jaska to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaska is controlling him.
Jaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matthew Griffin.
I think Griffin 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matthew Griffin!
The defeated Taistelu Jaska had this to say: 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantinou cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Constantinou. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Constantinou.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Constantinou there.
Constantinou throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Constantinou forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin wants to break free but Constantinou has control.
Constantinou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constantinou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #ROC#Griffin is rocked!
Constantinou tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantinou has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Constantinou. #KD#
Constantinou drops Griffin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Griffin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Constantinou lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Griffin to his knees! Constantinou keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 86: Pandeya vs Hernandez
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
Medeiros is trying to drag Griffin to the mat but Griffin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Medeiros has Griffin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Medeiros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Griffin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Medeiros coming out on top.#CL#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Medeiros in a clinch.
Medeiros is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medeiros has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griffin after a bit of a struggle.
Medeiros can't get the takedown.
Medeiros wants a takedown.
Medeiros looks winded!#BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffin.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medeiros's head.#CL#
Griffin has managed to clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Medeiros can't get the takedown.
Griffin lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Griffin with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin is looking to slow Medeiros down with leg kicks.
Griffin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medeiros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Griffin thows a body kick. Medeiros tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Medeiros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medeiros, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffin pushes Medeiros away with a front kick.#CL#
Griffin forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Medeiros. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medeiros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Medeiros takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medeiros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
You can see that Medeiros has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage. #BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Medeiros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
Griffin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Medeiros doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Medeiros moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Griffin finds it's target.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Medeiros's front leg but catches the back leg as Medeiros tries to avoid it.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from Medeiros.
Griffin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin throws a low kick but Medeiros avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
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!
Medeiros connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros is breathing heavily.
Medeiros throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Medeiros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Medeiros is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Medeiros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medeiros blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Medeiros to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Medeiros there.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Medeiros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Medeiros checks a leg kick.
Griffin throws a body punch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a good low kick that Medeiros was not able to check. #T2#
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Medeiros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medeiros somewhat.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.#CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Medeiros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Griffin can't find room to land a body shot as Medeiros controls the action.
Griffin tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Griffin back against the cage.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it. #T3##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a head kick but Medeiros moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Medeiros steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Griffin.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily.
Griffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medeiros can do to turn this around?#CL#
Griffin forces Medeiros back against the cage and clinches.
Medeiros tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.#CL#
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin scores with a push kick.
Griffin pushes Medeiros away with a front kick.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin lands a leg kick that knocks Medeiros off balance momentarily.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin tries to bum rush Medeiros with a series of wild strikes but Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Medeiros gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Medeiros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
That's time! Griffin'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#
Medeiros avoids a kick to the body.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Medeiros avoids it well.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but Medeiros moves out of range and Griffin only half commits.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Medeiros checks it well.
Medeiros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a nice leg kick.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. Medeiros shrugs it off though.
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Griffin feints and then cracks Medeiros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Medeiros down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin. #CL#
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Griffin.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Medeiros backs up against the cage.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthew Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Medeiros takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin connects with a leg kick.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Medeiros on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Griffin throws a front kick aimed at Medeiros's knee but Medeiros avoids it well.
Medeiros has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffin.#CL#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin stalling against the cage. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.#T3#
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Medeiros's head but Medeiros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Medeiros tries to counter it with a takedown but Griffin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Medeiros is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griffin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Medeiros.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
Medeiros tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Medeiros's leg. Medeiros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Matthew Griffin has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Griffin.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Griffin clinches up with Medeiros and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Griffin scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Griffin misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
Griffin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Griffin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Medeiros.
Griffin misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin working Medeiros over with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
Fury tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugo Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Fury has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury is looking to counter punch.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Fury does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury counters with a nice body shot.
Fury fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fury crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffin - the referee stops the clock and Fury gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffin. Fury manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Fury is looking for a counter combo.
Fury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin cracks Fury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffin. #T2#
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Griffin.
Griffin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fury counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Fury is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Griffin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Griffin misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury blocks the body kick.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Fury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin misses with a right hand
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fury looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Griffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fury controls the pace.
Fury landing some decent shots from guard.
Fury stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fury working some strikes from top position.
Fury trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Fury is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Fury has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fury with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Griffin is looking to slow Fury down with leg kicks.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fury.
As Griffin looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.#TD#
Fury closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Griffin quickly recovers to half guard.
Griffin pushes Fury off looking to stand but Fury dives back in and keeps control.
Fury perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fury stops Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Fury 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Fury appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Griffin looks for the body kick but Fury saw that one coming. #TD#
Fury feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Fury changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been informed that Griffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fury's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin wants to stand but Fury is controlling the position.
Fury pushes down on Griffin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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. Fury connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fury wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Fury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. 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.
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. Fury connects with a nice short shot to Griffin's temple.
Griffin has hold of Fury's hands but Fury slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin is trying to stand up here but Fury is controlling him well. #ES2#
Griffin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Fury moves out of range as Griffin throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
As Griffin looks to move away, Fury throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Griffin takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Fury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Griffin misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fury misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a body shot
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griffin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Fury seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Fury avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Matthew Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Griffin throws a leg kick
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin jabs Fury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Griffin looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Fury decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Griffin's guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Fury isn't so interested in that idea.
Fury with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fury works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Fury is working Griffin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Griffin pushes Fury off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Fury closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fury lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Fury stops Griffin from standing up.
Fury postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Fury throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
Fury is in close to Griffin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jugo Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Griffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fury is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Griffin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugo Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Fury moves out of range of the body kick.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Fury shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fury will feel that in the morning.
Fury 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.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
It looked like Fury was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
Fury moves forwards but Griffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jugo Fury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Fury on that attempt.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Matthew Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Griffin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Griffin!
The defeated Jugo Fury had this to say: 'The Cage Matting was so slippery, shit happens but that's what it is'.

Event: HFC 75: Pay day at the Expo
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slavik fails to land the takedown.
Griffin punishes Slavik's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Slavik's body.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slavik.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Slavik avoids it well.
Slavik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griffin defends it well.
Slavik tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Griffin.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slavik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Griffin connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Krystof Slavik has been cut.#T1#
Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slavik with a poor takedown
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krystof Slavik.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slavik's head.
Slavik fails to land the takedown.
Slavik shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slavik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slavik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Slavik tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slavik tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin counters with a left to the body.
Griffin throws a series of strikes that have Slavik backpedaling.
Griffin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Slavik is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Krystof Slavik's cut even more.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slavik.
Griffin scores with a nice strike.
Slavik is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffin finish him?
Slavik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slavik seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthew Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Slavik shoots and misses #KD#
and Griffin counters with a crisp one two that drops Slavik! Griffin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slavik to his feet! Slavik is in big trouble!
Griffin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Slavik can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Griffin and Slavik drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Griffin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Griffin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin controls the position.
Griffin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawal is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Lawal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffin landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin 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 Lawal's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Griffin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Griffin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lawal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Lawal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawal wants to get back to his feet but Griffin passes into half guard. #T2##REVR#
Griffin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Griffin seems to be looking for submissions.
Griffin is nestled in close to Lawal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Griffin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griffin throwing shots but Lawal is blocking nicely. #T3#
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Lawal defends the submission attempt.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffin in particular looking to stall.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawal defending well though.
Griffin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Griffin seems content to control.
Lawal trying to control from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Lawal dodges it nicely.
Griffin not doing much here.
Lawal wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthew Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin prevents Lawal from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Griffin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Griffin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks up at the clock and then as Lawal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griffin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Griffin taking a breather here.
Lawal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lawal trying to remain calm as Griffin controls from the top position.#SU2#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Griffin lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Lawal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Griffin tries for a kimura but Lawal is defending well.
Lawal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Griffin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lawal some visible discomfort.
Griffin controls the position.
Griffin throws an elbow but Lawal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lawal taking a bit of punishment here - Griffin scoring with strikes.
Lawal is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Griffin cracks Lawal with a big elbow.
Griffin is chipping away with strikes.
Lawal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Griffin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawal, who protects the arm well.
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Lawal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Griffin. #SUB2#
Griffin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Griffin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Griffin lands some shots froms side control.
Griffin controlling from side mount.
Lawal wants to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin scoring with punches and elbows.
Griffin grinds an elbow into Lawal's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin working the ground and pound.
Griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#Lawal is rocked!
We've been informed that Griffin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin 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#
Lawal scores with the left hand. Griffin knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Griffin looking to score a takedown here. Lawal is defending well but Griffin drives through and ends up in Lawal's guard.
Lawal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin passes into half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Lawal's hands, connecting with Lawal's forehead.#T1#
Griffin stalling.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawal taking some punishment here, with Griffin in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bakari Lawal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but Lawal defending well.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Griffin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin lands with a punch from half guard.
Griffin slips a nice elbow through Lawal's hands, connecting with Lawal's forehead.
Oh Lawal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Griffin controlling the pace.
Griffin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawal!
Griffin postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lawal badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Griffin around the waist but Griffin pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Griffin is the winner by TKO! Griffin jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Griffin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Thug tries to clinch but Griffin moves out of range. #CL2#
Thug clinches up with Griffin and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Thug.
Thug working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Thug.
Thug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thug working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Thug is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Thug.
A bit of stalling here from Thug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Thug.
Thug digs a right hand underneath Griffin's ribcage. Griffin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thug misses with the head strike. #T1#
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Thug is controlling him.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thug smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Thug clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thug lands an elbow inside.
Thug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thug makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thug.
A short right from Thug. #T2#
Thug lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is getting worse.
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!
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffin working hard to break the clinch.
Thug cracks Griffin with a nice body shot.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thug.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right from Thug on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thug.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thug lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Thug. #T3#
Thug lands a hook that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Thug is working Griffin over against the cage.
Thug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thug scores with a shoulder strike.
Thug lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Matthew Griffin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Still in the clinch, Thug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thug taking a breather.
Thug gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thug takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thug has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thug throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Thug.
A right hand to the body from Thug.
Thug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thug lands a left hand.
Thug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Thug scores with a shoulder strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slim Thug!
A relieved looking Slim Thug 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: Dec 31, 2022

#R1##CL#
Trigger drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trigger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Griffin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Griffin.#BC2#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trigger takes one to the chin there.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Trigger shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trigger drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Griffin clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Trigger misses the shot to the body.
Trigger shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Trigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trigger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Griffin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trigger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trigger tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Trigger avoids it well.
Griffin scores with a jab.
Trigger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Trigger rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Griffin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Trigger.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Griffin.#T2#
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Triggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trigger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Trigger backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Trigger manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Griffin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Trigger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Trigger get back to his feet.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Trigger's ribs.
Griffin lands with a hook. Trigger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trigger is breathing heavily.#T3##TD2#
Griffin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Trigger is looking to reverse the position.
Griffin is staying tight to Trigger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Griffin working away.
Trigger tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and beckons Trigger to his feet. #CL2#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SU2#
Griffin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin lands a head kick!
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trigger quickly recovers to half guard.
Griffin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Griffin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Griffin stalks Trigger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trigger's face. Trigger staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin clobbers Trigger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Griffin!
Griffin tries to bum rush Trigger with a series of wild strikes but Trigger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Trigger back into the cage.
Griffin dodges an elbow strike from Trigger. #BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Trigger shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Trigger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Griffin scores with a kick to the body.
Trigger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin. #SU2#
Griffin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trigger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trigger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Trigger tries for a takedown but Griffin manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Trigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trigger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trigger working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffin fakes the leg kick and cracks Trigger in the body.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Rickie Trigger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Trigger backs away looking to recover.
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigger misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Griffin gets a double leg takedown into Trigger's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Griffin stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Griffin has Trigger up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Trigger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Trigger tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Griffin stands up from half guard. #T4#
Trigger 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.
Trigger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffin.#TD2#
Griffin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin controlling the action here.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Griffin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Trigger to stand up.
Trigger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trigger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griffin just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin 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. 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#
Griffin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Griffin scores with a jab to the head.
Trigger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trigger 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.
Jab from Griffin.
Griffin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Trigger.
A nice side step and Griffin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Trigger slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin counters with a series of strikes. Trigger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trigger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trigger on the side of the head.
Trigger fails to land the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Trigger back into the cage.
Trigger is trying to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling him.
Trigger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griffin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickie Trigger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Trigger. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A low kick lands for Griffin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trigger or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad. #T2#
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
Trigger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin feints a jab promting Trigger to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trigger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trigger napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Griffin decides to stand back up. Griffin steps back and let's Trigger get back to his feet.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Trigger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Griffin back to the cage. Trigger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a leg kick which misses Trigger's front leg but catches the back leg as Trigger tries to avoid it. #TD#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trigger to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Trigger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trigger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Griffin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Griffin pushes Trigger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trigger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Trigger in a clinch.
Trigger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4##BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Matthew Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Trigger's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and waves to Trigger to follow him.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trigger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Trigger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

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

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