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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Griffin.#TD#
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griffin is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
White stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
White is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Griffin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob White!
Our winner, Bob White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 10
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Raymond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raymond is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Raymond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Raymond scores with a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Raymond engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raymond tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Raymond 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. #SU2#
Raymond stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Griffin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raymond's guard.
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Raymond seems keen to control Griffin's posture.
Raymond wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him. #T2##SUB#
Griffin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Raymond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Griffin has Raymond in his guard.#REVB#
Raymond is pushing down on Griffin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffin is fighting to maintain full guard but Raymond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raymond sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Raymond decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but Raymond sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3##CL#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin keeps control of Raymond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raymond as he jumps to the side.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Raymond shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
Quagmire Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Raymond.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Raymond 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.
Raymond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raymond pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Griffin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raymond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Raymond forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
Griffin is trying to drag Raymond to the mat but Raymond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Raymond gets control of Griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raymond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Raymond uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Raymond throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely. #CL2#
Raymond clinches with his opponent.
Raymond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raymond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Raymond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Griffin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raymond on the ground.
Good control from Raymond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond dominated that round.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raymond. #CL2#
Raymond drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
#TD2#
Raymond pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Raymond has his foot on Griffin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffin works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raymond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Griffin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Raymond swinging wildly here.
Griffin tries to counter with a takedown but Raymond is quick to defend against it.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raymond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Quagmire Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raymond fails with the takedown.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Raymond unleashes a big counter combination but Griffin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raymond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
Quagmire Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Raymond.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raymond dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Raymond, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Raymond against the cage but Raymond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2##TD2#
Raymond drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raymond trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Griffin is working an open guard so Raymond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Raymond misses.
Griffin leaves Raymond with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raymond keeps the fight on the outside.
Raymond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.#T3#
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raymond sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.#CL2#
Raymond drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
#TD2#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Raymond is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.
Raymond seems keen to control Griffin's posture.#T4#
Raymond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Raymond decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck for Raymond with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Raymond misses.
A lazy body kick from Raymond #TD#
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Raymond sneaks out the side door and pushes Griffin away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Raymond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Raymond throws a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Raymond. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raymond misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Raymond clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raymond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raymond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raymond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Griffin wants to break free but Raymond has control.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but Raymond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quagmire Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Raymond manages to break the clinch.
Raymond throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Raymond misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Raymond has closed the distance and engaged Griffin in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Raymond.
#TD2#
Raymond is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Griffin can't fight it off and eventually Raymond manages to take the fight to the floor. Griffin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Raymond stands up from Griffin's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Raymond has Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Griffin has Raymond pressed against the cage, preventing Raymond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Raymond jumps into guard, dragging Griffin to the mat.
#ES2#
Raymond is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Griffin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Raymond pulls guard effortlessly.
Raymond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Raymond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griffin keeps working.
Raymond blocks the strikes from Griffin.
#T3#
Griffin is looking to control Raymond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Griffin avoid being mounted?
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.#SU2#
Raymond stands up out of the half guard.
A combination from Raymond does no damage.
Raymond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Sam Raymond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raymond looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin attempts a counter takedown but Raymond avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raymond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raymond misses with a looping left.#T4#
Raymond has a takedown stuffed.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raymond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Raymond closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griffin uses from the top position.
Raymond is pulling down on Griffin's head to control his posture.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Griffin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Raymond manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymond with a nice head shot there.
Quagmire Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Raymond is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raymond is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Raymond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raymond 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Raymond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin won't allow Legend to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Griffin has gone for a leg lock! Legend slips out almost immediately though and dives into Griffin's guard.#REVR#
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Legend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Legend thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Legend from controlling successfully.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Legend sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffin is retaining full guard.
Legend trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Legend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Legend trying to control the position.
#T3#
Legend seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Griffin won't allow Legend to sweep him here.
Legend controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Legend looking for a sweep. Not yet Legend, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Legend.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Griffin slips a straight right by Legend.
Griffin shoots in but no luck this time.
Griffin looks winded!
Legend takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Griffin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Legend keeps it at a distance.
Legend throws a nice head kick!
Legend fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Legend looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Legend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Legend misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin jabs Legend to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Griffin.
Legend can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Griffin stands up and beckons Legend to his feet.
Rod Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legend misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legend as he avoids it easily.
Legend plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rod Legend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Legend. #T1#
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legend swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Legend throws a combination that misses
and Legend takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Legend throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legend defends it well.
Legend tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Legend.
Legend throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Legend lands a head kick. Griffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legend misses with a head kick.
Griffin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Legend dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Legend manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Griffin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legend as Griffin tries to tie him up.
Legend missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Legend breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legend throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Rod Legend is winning the standup battle so far.
Legend misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Griffin counters with a single leg into guard. Legend didn't expect that. #T3#
Griffin trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Legend pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
Legend is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Legend is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Legend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legend looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffin is not content to let Legend control the position.
Legend landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
Legend lands strikes from half guard.
Legend perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend passes to full mount!
Griffin is squirming around, avoiding Legend's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Legend dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Legend pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legend paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Legend ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.
Griffin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legend swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Legend in a clinch.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Legend gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Griffin wants a takedown but no success here.
Rod Legend has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quagmire Griffin.
Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffin's elbow.
Legend trying to land knees to the body.
Legend is stalling here.
Legend missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Legend using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Griffin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Legend gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin wants to break free but Legend has control.
#BC#
Legend's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legend shoots for a double leg takedown but Griffin sprawls well. He's pushed Legend's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rod Legend is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legend is looking to wear down Griffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Legend fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Legend is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Griffin blocks a head kick by Legend.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legend. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3##BC#
Legend escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legend throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Legend scores with a shot to the body.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Legend.
Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legend fails with the takedown.
Legend tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legend throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Legend sprawls well.#T4#
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legend is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Legend circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin shoots in but Legend avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Legend throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Legend.
Legend lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Legend sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Legend.
Quagmire Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legend plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Legend showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legend, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Legend! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliviera gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Griffin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Griffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliviera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Griffin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliviera is keeping the position for now.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Griffin drops back looking for a leg! Oliviera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliviera manages to kick Griffin off! Griffin jumps back into Oliviera's guard. #SU2#
Griffin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oliviera, up you get! #TD2#
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliviera to the ground. Griffin is now in Oliviera's guard.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin wants to stand but Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffin is working Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Griffin cracks Oliviera with a solid left hand.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliviera has momentary wrist control but Griffin slips an elbow through the middle.
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. #T3#
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oliviera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Griffin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Griffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Griffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quagmire Griffin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Oliviera tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Oliviera gets caught flat footed, as Griffin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Griffin gets to his feet - Oliviera follows without any prompting.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera attempts a counter takedown but Griffin avoids it well and moves away.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliviera's guard.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliviera is retaining full guard.
Quagmire Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliviera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Griffin is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griffin defends well.#T3#
Griffin prevents Oliviera from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin digs a good hook to Oliviera's body.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Oliviera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliviera takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T4##SU2#
Griffin stands up and beckons Oliviera to his feet. #TD2#
Griffin scores with a takedown into Oliviera's guard.
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.
Griffin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Griffin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quagmire 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Griffin gets a clinch. #TD2#
Griffin has hold of one of Oliviera's legs. Oliviera is fighting the takedown attempt but Griffin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliviera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliviera with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Oliviera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Oliviera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oliviera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Griffin is not content to let Oliviera control the position.
Griffin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Oliviera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliviera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliviera is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Oliviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Oliviera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quagmire 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quagmire Griffin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1139 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Good shot there by McBacon.
A jab from McBacon misses.
Griffin shoots in for a double leg but McBacon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McBacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
McBacon cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from McBacon misses.
McBacon misses with a body shot.
Griffin tries to clinch there but McBacon circles away.
McBacon scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Griffin tries to clinch but McBacon is having none of it.
McBacon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griffin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quagmire Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBacon lands the left hand.
McBacon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBacon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from McBacon lands.#ROC2#Griffin is rocked!#T1#
Griffin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but McBacon gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBacon avoids it.
McBacon is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin tries to pull guard but McBacon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McBacon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBacon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McBacon after a bit of a struggle.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
McBacon is trying to push Griffin away but Griffin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McBacon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McBacon lands an uppercut.
McBacon working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
McBacon working hard to break the clinch.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McBacon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McBacon tries to break the clinch but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin has McBacon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBacon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Griffin prevents McBacon from breaking the clinch.
McBacon has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
McBacon lands with a right to the head.
McBacon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Griffin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McBacon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Griffin is trying to stall.
McBacon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
McBacon just leaning against Griffin, taking a breather.
McBacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McBacon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McBacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffin tries to pull guard but McBacon holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBacon tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McBacon tries to break free but Griffin pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin takes one to the chin there.
Griffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Griffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
BOOM! McBacon lands a beautiful left hook that drops Griffin. Griffin tries to recover but McBacon is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Griffin lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Briggs McBacon! |
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