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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 7
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# Griggs lands a lovely overhand right. Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab. Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs. Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov. Griggs staying out of range there. Griggs lands a jab to Volkov's midsection. Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griggs to score with a decent uppercut. Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range. Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss! Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs works Volkov's body with a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it. Volkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Griggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily. Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Griggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Griggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs. Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Griggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volkov throws out the jab. Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Griggs misses the jab. Volkov looks to land a left hand but Griggs moved out of range nicely. Griggs jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Volkov doesn't seem phased though. Griggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Volkov slips under a jab.#T2# Volkov scores with a hook. Griggs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Griggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! Griggs lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Griggs throws a big shot that misses. Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Volkov scores with a jab. Griggs throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range. Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov. Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it. Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it. Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Griggs lunges at Volkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Volkov's hand. #T3# Volkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griggs. Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Griggs. Griggs cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Volkov misses the shot to the body. Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs. Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Volkov moves out of range of the strikes. Volkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Griggs misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely. Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range. Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Griggs tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot. Griggs misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Griggs misses with a straight right. Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Volkov backing up. Volkov nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes. Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Volkov misses with a looping left. Volkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkov scrambles back to his feet. Volkov moves away from the strike by Griggs. Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov slips a straight right by Griggs. Volkov misses with a left hand and Griggs counters with a straight right hand. Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Griggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Volkov defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round. That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs. Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot. Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy. Volkov lands a jab. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Volkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Nice defenses there by Volkov. Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range. Volkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs. Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Griggs. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet. Volkov cracks Griggs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Griggs ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range. Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Volkov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griggs has got the better of the exchanges. Good shot there by Griggs. Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it. Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it. Griggs looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range. Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov. Volkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Griggs throws a big shot that misses. A nice combination there by Griggs.
Griggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Volkov counter with a right hand. A big right from Griggs misses. #T2# Decent striking displayed by Griggs there. Volkov looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range. Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away. This has been an exciting period of action! Griggs misses with a right hand and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut. Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov. Griggs throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely. A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Volkov punishes Griggs's body with a nice straight punch. Griggs misses with a double jab
enabling Volkov to counter with a crisp jab. Volkov connects with a looping right hand.
Frank Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Griggs scores with a nice strike. Griggs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3# No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away. Griggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov. Volkov swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov. Volkov throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range. Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs lands a jab. Griggs scores with a shot to the body.
#T4# Volkov looks to land a right hand but Griggs moved out of range. Griggs digs a good hook to Volkov's body.
Volkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Griggs slips the punch. Nice defenses there by Volkov. No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volkov misses with a looping left. Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Griggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griggs throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Griggs will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Griggs with a hook. Griggs misses with a right hand and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand. Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
As Volkov looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Volkov just gets out of the way. Volkov slips a jab from Griggs. Griggs scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Griggs throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volkov momentarily.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Griggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griggs throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs with a jab.#T1# Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Griggs swinging wildly here.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem. Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov misses the shot to the body. Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs. A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination. Volkov slips under a jab from Griggs. Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Volkov misses with a hook
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand. Griggs misses with a straight left. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Griggs misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming. Griggs throws a combination that misses and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Griggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Volkov dodges the punch combination from Griggs.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griggs.
Griggs misses with a straight left. Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Griggs misses with a wild combination.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3# Griggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Volkov defending well as Griggs loads up on a big left hand. Griggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Volkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Volkov avoids the body shot from Griggs.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it. Griggs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Griggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Frank Griggs has been cut. Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs. Griggs connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.#T4# Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it. Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice defenses there by Volkov. Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griggs with a body shot. Griggs throws the left hand but Volkov avoids the punch easily. Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A punch combination from Griggs misses. Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here. Volkov swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target. Volkov throws out a loose jab but Griggs uses good head movement to avoid it. Griggs misses with a looping right. Griggs misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alexei Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Griggs missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Griggs showed his dominance in that final round. Well Griggs 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Griggs! Frank Griggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
RMMA 13 - Muszkowski v Casteel
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Godson throws a lazy uppercut
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut. Griggs jabs Godson right on the nose. Godson blinks but takes it well. Godson walks into a straight right hand from Griggs. Godson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Godson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Griggs throws a hook but Godson avoids it easily. Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs. Godson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Godson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griggs sees it coming and avoids it easily. Godson misses with a lunging right hand
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Godson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Griggs throws a hook but Godson avoids it easily. Godson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Godson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Godson scores with a shot to the body.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Godson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Godson. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet. Godson thows a leg kick but Griggs checks it and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut. Griggs scores with a three punch combo!
Godson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Godson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Godson connects with a body shot. Godson throws a body shot but no joy. Griggs is looking to counter punch. Godson catches Griggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Griggs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Godson lands a jab. Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Godson throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily. A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Godson. Griggs does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Godson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away. Godson swings for the body but Griggs moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a hook. Godson misses with an uppercut. Griggs saw that one coming. That kick from Godson tenderised Griggs's leg. Griggs is trying to keep his angry face on. Godson slips a jab from Griggs. Griggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Godson on the side of the head. Godson misses with a hook
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Godson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Griggs tries to move into range but Godson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Godson finds it's way through Griggs's defenses. Griggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Godson. Godson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it.#T3# Godson moves away from the strike by Griggs. Godson misses with a left hand and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand! Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Godson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
Godson thuds a left hand into Griggs's body. Godson scores with a jab. Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Griggs thuds a left hand into Godson's body. Godson misses with an uppercut
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand. Godson throws a leg kick and Griggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Godson with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Godson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griggs lands with a hook. Godson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Godson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Godson scores with a hook.#T4# A lazy left from Godson finds it's target. Godson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Godson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Griggs lands an overhand right. Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses. Godson works the jab nicely. Godson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godson connects with an inside leg kick. Griggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godson. A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Godson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Godson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griggs. Godson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Griggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice defenses there by Godson. Godson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# A left and a right from Griggs both land. Nice combination. Frank Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Godson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Godson lands a body shot.
Griggs defending well as Godson loads up on a big left hand. Griggs throws a big shot that misses. Godson tests Griggs's chin there with a solid looking shot. Griggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordon Godson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Griggs blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Griggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Godson looks to score with a jab to the body but Griggs is just out of range. A slow jab from Godson misses its intended target. Godson throws a right hand that misses
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Godson backing up. Godson nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes. Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses. This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Griggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Godson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Godson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Godson misses with an uppercut
letting Griggs counter with a right hand. #T1# Griggs throws a series of punches but Godson moves out of range. Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far. Griggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Godson avoids them all with ease. Godson throws a sloppy body shot
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Godson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand. Godson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Griggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Godson is rocked! Godson throws out a powerful jab. Godson is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him? Godson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Godson seems to have recovered his senses. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Godson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griggs has got the better of the exchanges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses. Griggs is looking to counter punch. Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godson throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Godson misses with a hook to the body
and Griggs counters with a nice uppercut. Godson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griggs moves away. Griggs takes one to the side of the head.
Griggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griggs cracks Godson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Godson throws an off balance right hand
and Griggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godson. Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Godson manages to avoid it. Griggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A jab lands there for Griggs. Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw. Godson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
As Godson looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Godson just gets out of the way.#KD# Griggs sends Godson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Griggs is motioning to the referee to let Godson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Griggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Godson. Griggs throws a right and a left that Godson avoids nicely. Griggs moves out of range as Godson strikes.#T3# Godson throws a big shot that misses. A good leg kick by Godson. Godson misses with a body shot
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab. Godson lands with a shot to the body. Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Griggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Godson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Griggs tries to bum rush Godson with a series of wild strikes but Godson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Griggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Godson lands a jab to Griggs's midsection. Godson lands a leg kick that knocks Griggs off balance momentarily. Griggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Godson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Godson. Godson cracks Griggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. This has been an exciting period of action! A swing and a miss from Griggs. Griggs checks a low kick from Godson.#T4# Godson feints and then cracks Griggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griggs down. Godson connects with the punch. Godson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Godson ducks under a wild hook from Griggs. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Godson lands with a straight right. Griggs didn't see that one coming. Godson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slapping body kick lands there for Godson. Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw. Griggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Griggs lands a nice shot that snaps Godson's head back.
Godson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A jab from Griggs misses. Godson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Godson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Godson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Griggs will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Godson with a hook. Godson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godson moves out of range as Griggs strikes. Griggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Godson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Godson throws a jab but it's blocked by Griggs. Godson takes a swing at Griggs's ribcage but misses. Griggs throwing a counter right hand but Godson manages to avoid it. Godson slips under a jab from Griggs. Godson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It seemed like Godson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Godson is looking to slow Griggs down with leg kicks. Godson scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Godson. A decent looking cross lands there for Godson. Griggs jabbing away but nothing is landing. Godson scores with a leg kick.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Godson's body. Godson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1# A jab from Godson finds it's way through Griggs's defenses. Griggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godson's head backwards. Godson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griggs. Godson lands a slapping body shot.
Griggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Godson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griggs counters with a series of strikes. Godson will be more careful next time no doubt. Godson slips under a jab from Griggs. Godson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griggs manages to avoid it. Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Godson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Godson lands a body punch in the clinch. Griggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Godson lands a shot to the body. Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Godson has him pressed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Godson fails to land. Godson keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# Godson misses with a punch to the body.
Godson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs. A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs. Godson working aggressively here.
Godson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs. Godson scores with a shoulder strike. Godson working aggressively here.
Godson throws a head punch that misses. Godson misses with some punches.
Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Godson has him pressed against the cage. Godson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Godson misses with the head strike.
#T3# Godson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Godson. Griggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Godson lands a shot to the body. Godson throws a punch but it's blocked by Griggs. Godson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griggs blocks a body shot from Godson. A right handed body shot lands from Godson.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Godson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godson presses Griggs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Godson pushes Griggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Godson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Godson tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Griggs. Godson working aggressively here.
Godson misses with a body punch.
Godson is working Griggs over against the cage. A shot in the inside from Godson. Godson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Godson fails to land. Godson tries to work over Griggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Godson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Godson. Godson tries a body shot but Griggs blocks it.
Gordon Godson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frank Griggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Godson can't find room to land a body shot as Griggs controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordon Godson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Griggs 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Griggs! Our winner, Frank Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RMMA 8 - Moore v Alvarez
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1# Crane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griggs. Crane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Griggs just manages to avoid it. Crane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A swing and a miss from Griggs.#CL# Griggs tries to keep at a distance but Crane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Crane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griggs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Griggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crane under the eye. Griggs throws a jab when Crane was well out of range. Griggs lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Griggs. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Griggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Crane is just out of range. Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center. Crane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griggs jabs at Crane's body. Griggs throws a big shot that misses. Crane fails to land the takedown. Griggs throws out a counter right but Crane avoids it with no problem.#T1# Crane shoots in and drives through. Griggs sprawls well. Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw. Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane. Griggs pounces like a tiger and cracks Crane with a vicious hook! Crane is down but not out! Griggs follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank Griggs! Our winner, Frank Griggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2025 |
#R1# Griggs lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Juan Alro has been cut. Alro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Griggs throws a shot to the body.
Griggs cracks Alro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Alro is rocked!#KD2# Griggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alro sprawling to the canvas! Alro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Griggs finish him?!
Oh Alro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Griggs shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Alro takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Griggs sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Alro bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Griggs! Frank Griggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Morrison forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griggs looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well. Morrison wants to counter the offense by Griggs and move into the clinch position. Morrison fails with the takedown. Morrison slips under a jab from Griggs. Morrison slips under a jab. Griggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griggs thinking. Griggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Morrison blocks a jab. Morrison moves out of range as Griggs strikes. Griggs throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range. Morrison is looking for the big counter here.#CL2# Morrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Griggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Morrison takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Griggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Morrison staying out of range there. Morrison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1# Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head. Griggs looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range. Griggs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Griggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Frank Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Morrison. Griggs misses with a double jab.
Griggs moves out of range of the body kick. Good shot there by Griggs. Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griggs as he jumps to the side. Griggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2# and Morrison counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Griggs blocks the elbow strike.
Griggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Griggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2# Morrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griggs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Morrison has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Griggs uses from the top position. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2# Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU# Griggs stands up and waves to Morrison to follow him. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griggs, as that shot connected.
Morrison slips under a jab from Griggs. Morrison is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Griggs misses with a hook
#CL2# and Morrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morrison. #TD2# Morrison decides to pull guard. #T3# Morrison is pulling down on Griggs's head to control his posture. #SUB2# Morrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Griggs defends well. Morrison controlling Griggs's posture. Griggs is looking to stand up but Morrison won't let him. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Morrison is pulling down on Griggs's head to control his posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Morrison moves into the clinch. Morrison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Griggs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Griggs is trying to force a seperation but Morrison has the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Griggs will probably get the nod. That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Morrison moves into the clinch. Griggs avoids the elbow strike from Morrison, against the cage.
Morrison keeps control of Griggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Morrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stalling in the clinch from Morrison.
#BC2# Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Griggs misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.#CL2# Morrison gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Morrison jumps guard and drags Griggs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1# Griggs wanted to stand there but Morrison had control of the position. Morrison trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Morrison striking off his back but it's not causing Griggs any problems. Griggs stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison. Morrison pulls Griggs in to control the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Griggs slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Morrison. Morrison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Griggs throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frank Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Griggs works the jab nicely. Frank Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Griggs scores with a hook. Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs. Morrison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison. #T3# Griggs avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Griggs is looking for a counter combo. Morrison slips a jab from Griggs. Griggs misses with a two punch combination.
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Griggs missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Griggs at a distance.
A jab from Griggs misses. Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison. Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Griggs gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage. Griggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Griggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Frank Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Morrison. Morrison is breathing heavily. Morrison moves out of range as Griggs strikes. Griggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2# Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Griggs in a clinch.
Griggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrison won't allow it.
#T4# Morrison taking a breather. Griggs is trying to break the clinch but Morrison is controlling him. Morrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griggs prevents it.
Griggs is pressed up against the cage. Morrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griggs down to the mat. Griggs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Griggs in a clinch.
#TD2# Morrison pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# Morrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griggs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Griggs dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Morrison takes one to the chin there. Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griggs. Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Griggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Usain Morrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Griggs misses. Griggs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Griggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison slips a straight right by Griggs. Morrison shoots for a takedown but Griggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A swing and a miss from Griggs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Griggs. Frank Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Morrison. Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Griggs tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Morrison gets a clinch. #T1# Morrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Morrison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Griggs after a bit of a struggle. #BC# Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it. Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griggs. A big left from Griggs misses. Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Griggs scores with a jab. The crowd cheers as Griggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though. Griggs throws a combination that misses #CL2# and Morrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Morrison controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Morrison manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Griggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Griggs throws a big shot that misses. Morrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griggs defends well and Morrison ends up having to push Griggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Griggs scores with a one two! Morrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Griggs throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range. Griggs missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Morrison takes one on the button. Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Griggs.
Griggs throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Griggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Griggs thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3# Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab. #CL2# Morrison drives through and clinches with Griggs against the cage.
Griggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrison has him pressed against the cage. Griggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrison.
#BC2# Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Griggs shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morrison eats them both and turns towards Griggs to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Griggs lands a head shot.#CL2# Morrison clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Frank Griggs is winning the standup battle so far.#T4# A big right from Griggs misses. Morrison with a poor takedown and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This has been an exciting period of action! Griggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Griggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.#ROC#Morrison is rocked! Griggs avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him? A swing and a miss from Griggs. Griggs throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily. Morrison seems to have recovered his senses. A jab from Griggs does it's job there. Griggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Griggs backing away here, and Morrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Nice shot by Griggs. Griggs rushes Morrison and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Morrison is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Griggs piles on the pressure and Morrison crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Griggs! A very excited looking Frank Griggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# A punch lands to the side of Bennett 's head but he takes it in his stride. Griggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Griggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A swing and a miss from Bennett. Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Griggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Danga de danga de dang - Griggs scores with a four punch combination! Bennett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Bennett is rocked! Griggs punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch. Bennett is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him? Ted Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Griggs lands a nice hook to Bennett's body. Bennett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bennett seems to have recovered his senses. Griggs rushes Bennett and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bennett is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Griggs piles on the pressure and Bennett crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Griggs! After winning the bout, Frank Griggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 227
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Griggs. No joy for One on that attempt. Griggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Test One has been cut. Griggs lands with an uppercut that bounces One off the cage and back into range. Griggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. One throws a right and a left that Griggs avoids nicely. Griggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body. One takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2# One instigates a clinch. #BC2# One breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
One goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Griggs has been cut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Griggs connects with a single shot there. One has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griggs finds it's way round the side to connect with One's head. Griggs lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks One out cold! One is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Griggs! |
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