Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2019 8:31:07 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Michael Bisping is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Griffin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bisping
Michael Bisping is smart enough to duck backwards
Michael Bisping seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Michael Bisping charges at Griffin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Griffin is rocked!
Griffin launches a furious hook!
Bisping ducks under and pushes Forrest Griffin creating some space.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Incredible haymaker from Michael Bisping!
You can see Forrest Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Bisping, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Bisping's ribs.
Michael Bisping launches a rapid series of punches
taking Griffin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Forrest Griffin and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Griffin to pull guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
Griffin holds Michael Bisping arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Forrest Griffin holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Deep breaths from Forrest Griffin who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
Bisping blocks those punches
Griffin misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Griffin's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Forrest Griffin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Griffin
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Michael Bisping forces Forrest Griffin to open his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Griffin
Bisping moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Michael Bisping looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bisping's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bisping
Griffin tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bisping
Forrest Griffin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Bisping's chin! That stops Bisping in his tracks!
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Bisping seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bisping wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michael Bisping
Forrest Griffin fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Michael Bisping chases Griffin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Griffin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Griffin measures the resilience of Bisping's chin with an uppercut while Bisping lands some great crosses.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Forrest Griffin launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Bisping's knee!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Griffin is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Forrest Griffin
Griffin misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Forrest Griffin's cheek! Griffin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Bisping is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Forrest Griffin is on his feet again.
Michael Bisping tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Griffin's face
Bisping has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
rocks Griffin!
Forrest Griffin moves forward and launches a high kick!
Bisping ducks under.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Forrest Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Forrest Griffin's ribs!
Forrest Griffin's ribs shows the damage! Michael Bisping is working his opponent ribs!
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips Griffin to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Michael Bisping was tooling Forrest Griffin for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Forrest Griffin lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
Bisping knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Forrest Griffin, who is barely covering up!
Griffin has a small cut in his Nose
Griffin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Bisping knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Forrest Griffin is having a nightmare! Herb Dean watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Michael Bisping has left Griffin laying flat on the mat!
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Michael Bisping by KO (GnP) at 4:47 Round 2
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/29 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Bisping destroyed Griffin. Just brutally.
Michael Bisping is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Griffin begins to launch a barrage of punches over Bisping
Michael Bisping is smart enough to duck backwards
Michael Bisping seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Michael Bisping charges at Griffin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Griffin is rocked!
Griffin launches a furious hook!
Bisping ducks under and pushes Forrest Griffin creating some space.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Incredible haymaker from Michael Bisping!
You can see Forrest Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Bisping, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Bisping's ribs.
Michael Bisping launches a rapid series of punches
taking Griffin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Forrest Griffin and Bisping engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Michael Bisping is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Michael Bisping runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bisping won't budge, forcing Griffin to pull guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Bisping gets a good position on the ground. ..
Griffin holds Michael Bisping arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Bisping use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Forrest Griffin holds Michael Bisping and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Deep breaths from Forrest Griffin who tries a hammer punch to Bisping's ribs.
Bisping blocks those punches
Griffin misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bisping fires a barrage of punches at Griffin's head!
This is bad! Bisping is just pounding on Forrest Griffin's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Michael Bisping manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Griffin
Bisping cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Michael Bisping forces Forrest Griffin to open his guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in open guard over Griffin
Bisping moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Bisping's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bisping blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Michael Bisping looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Michael Bisping slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Michael Bisping uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Bisping's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bisping
Griffin tries to stand up!
Bisping doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bisping
Bisping measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bisping
Forrest Griffin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Bisping!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Bisping's chin! That stops Bisping in his tracks!
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Michael Bisping jumps back and jabs
Bisping seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Bisping wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Michael Bisping
Forrest Griffin fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Michael Bisping chases Griffin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Griffin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Michael Bisping stumbles back.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Griffin measures the resilience of Bisping's chin with an uppercut while Bisping lands some great crosses.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Forrest Griffin launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Bisping's knee!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Griffin is holding Michael Bisping's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Bisping shows great balance while pushing away Forrest Griffin
Griffin misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Bisping launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Forrest Griffin's cheek! Griffin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Bisping is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Forrest Griffin is on his feet again.
Michael Bisping tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Griffin's face
Bisping has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A wicked punch by Michael Bisping
rocks Griffin!
Forrest Griffin moves forward and launches a high kick!
Bisping ducks under.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Michael Bisping jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Bisping shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping tries to take Forrest Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Michael Bisping launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Michael Bisping's ribs!
Bisping struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping launches a few hard punches to Forrest Griffin's ribs!
Forrest Griffin's ribs shows the damage! Michael Bisping is working his opponent ribs!
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Bisping gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Bisping gets hold of a leg and trips Griffin to the mat!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Bisping drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Griffin
Michael Bisping tries to better his position on the ground...
Bisping breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Michael Bisping is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Michael Bisping was tooling Forrest Griffin for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Forrest Griffin lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Bisping tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
Bisping knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Michael Bisping tries to take advantage...
Bisping is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Forrest Griffin, who is barely covering up!
Griffin has a small cut in his Nose
Griffin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Bisping knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Forrest Griffin is having a nightmare! Herb Dean watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Michael Bisping has left Griffin laying flat on the mat!
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Michael Bisping by KO (GnP) at 4:47 Round 2
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 12/25 (48%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 32/43 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/29 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 249 s
Bisping destroyed Griffin. Just brutally.