Post by The Sandmen on Dec 26, 2012 17:46:13 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Brock Lesnar looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Brock Lesnar comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Griffin and Lesnar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brock Lesnar jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Brock Lesnar
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar gets hold of a leg and trips Griffin to the mat!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lesnar tries to cover his face,
Lesnar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Brock Lesnar looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Lesnar is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Lesnar tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Lesnar
Lesnar has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Lesnar struggles in the ground trying to break Griffin's control
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Brock Lesnar tries to take advantage...
Lesnar has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lesnar manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Griffin
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Brock Lesnar jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lesnar seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Brock Lesnar goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Brock Lesnar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punches from Forrest Griffin.
Lesnar staggers backwards. Griffin wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lesnar is holding Forrest Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Brock Lesnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Brock Lesnar in his guard...
Brock Lesnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Lesnar's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lesnar drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Griffin
Brock Lesnar pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lesnar who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Griffin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brock Lesnar controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Lesnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brock Lesnar controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Lesnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Griffin launches a furious hook!
Lesnar ducks under and pushes Forrest Griffin creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Lesnar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
Lesnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
An overhand right from Brock Lesnar that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Griffin moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Lesnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brock Lesnar has found an opening in the defense of Griffin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Griffin's ribs.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Griffin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brock Lesnar just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar pushes off of Forrest Griffin and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Griffin holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Brock Lesnar is opening up on Griffin and raining down combinations!
Griffin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Forrest Griffin charges at Lesnar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lesnar is rocked!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin pushes away Lesnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lesnar stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
A furious flurry of punches from Forrest Griffin
puts Lesnar in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right eye
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brock Lesnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Lesnar
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Forrest Griffin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lesnar's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Lesnar
Griffin is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Griffin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Griffin doesn't fight back!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Lesnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Lesnar!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Lesnar against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lesnar sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lesnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Brock Lesnar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brock Lesnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lesnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lesnar tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 open guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Brock Lesnar jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Forrest Griffin
miss their mark.
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lesnar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Brock Lesnar's cheek! Lesnar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Griffin is standing while Lesnar is on the ground on his back
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Griffin moves backwards and gestures for Brock Lesnar to stand up.
Lesnar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Griffin tries to grapple
He puts Lesnar in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Lesnar trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Lesnar pushes Forrest Griffin and circle away keeping himself within striking range
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar tries to take Forrest Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Brock Lesnar launches a few punches...
Forrest Griffin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin is opening up on Lesnar and raining down combinations!
Lesnar doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Brock Lesnar goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Lesnar seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lesnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Griffin
Lesnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Griffin
Lesnar is looking to end this fight with strikes
Griffin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Brock Lesnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brock Lesnar tries to free his leg...
Brock Lesnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Griffin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He succeeds!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Brock Lesnar tries to open Griffin's guard...
Griffin breaks the lock and covers himself from Lesnar's punches
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Lesnar is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brock Lesnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Lesnar holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lesnar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lesnar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Brock Lesnar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lesnar drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lesnar tries to cover his face,
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Brock Lesnar 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lesnar goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 open guard over Lesnar
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Lesnar.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over Lesnar's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lesnar doesn't fight back!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Lesnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Brock Lesnar
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Griffin doesn't let Lesnar get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Griffin catches an ankle and Lesnar is tripped to the mat!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to escape from closed guard...
Griffin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Lesnar
Lesnar tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to free his leg...
Lesnar doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lesnar from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Brock Lesnar...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Brock Lesnar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Griffin!
Lesnar stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Lesnar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lesnar's chin! That stops Lesnar in his tracks!
Lesnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lesnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Lesnar's head
Those punches are hitting! Lesnar covers his head!
Brock Lesnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lesnar pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Forrest Griffin's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Nice punches from Brock Lesnar.
Even nicer blocks from Griffin.
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lesnar sprawls and remains on his feet.
Here comes Forrest Griffin with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lesnar's ribs!
Lesnar ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brock Lesnar attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Lesnar.
Forrest Griffin pushes away Lesnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lesnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Forrest Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brock Lesnar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar catches an ankle and Griffin is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lesnar tries to cover his face,
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Griffin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Brock Lesnar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lesnar throws a lazy kick
Griffin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Chin
Brock Lesnar tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin charges at Lesnar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lesnar is rocked!
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lesnar's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right cheek
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left Lesnar staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
A wicked punch by Forrest Griffin
rocks Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar can't continue fighting. Josh Rosenthal doesn't allow him to continue fighting. He steps in and stops it.
Brock is hurt, but thinks he could have continued.
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (punches) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 30/51 (59%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 612 s
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 14/33 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 24/47 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
This was a heavy-damaging damage fest. Lots of damaging damage, doing damage to all damage, damage-wise. Just plain damn-age. Good fight.
Brock Lesnar looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Brock Lesnar comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Griffin and Lesnar move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Brock Lesnar jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Brock Lesnar
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar gets hold of a leg and trips Griffin to the mat!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lesnar tries to cover his face,
Lesnar's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Brock Lesnar looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Lesnar is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Lesnar tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Lesnar
Lesnar has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Lesnar struggles in the ground trying to break Griffin's control
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Brock Lesnar tries to take advantage...
Lesnar has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lesnar manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Griffin
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Brock Lesnar jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lesnar seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Brock Lesnar goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Brock Lesnar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Nice punches from Forrest Griffin.
Lesnar staggers backwards. Griffin wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Lesnar is holding Forrest Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Brock Lesnar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Brock Lesnar in his guard...
Brock Lesnar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Lesnar's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lesnar drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Griffin
Brock Lesnar pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lesnar who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar aggressively and repeatedly punches Griffin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brock Lesnar controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Brock Lesnar tries to better his position on the ground...
Lesnar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Brock Lesnar controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Lesnar launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Griffin launches a furious hook!
Lesnar ducks under and pushes Forrest Griffin creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Lesnar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
Lesnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
An overhand right from Brock Lesnar that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Griffin moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Lesnar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Brock Lesnar has found an opening in the defense of Griffin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Griffin's ribs.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brock Lesnar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Griffin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Brock Lesnar just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar pushes off of Forrest Griffin and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Griffin holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Brock Lesnar is opening up on Griffin and raining down combinations!
Griffin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Forrest Griffin charges at Lesnar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lesnar is rocked!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin pushes away Lesnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lesnar stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
A furious flurry of punches from Forrest Griffin
puts Lesnar in a world of hurt!
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right eye
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Brock Lesnar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Lesnar
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Forrest Griffin doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lesnar's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Lesnar
Griffin is in closed guard... Lesnar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Lesnar launches a barrage of elbows over Griffin's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Griffin doesn't fight back!
Brock Lesnar is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Lesnar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Lesnar!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Lesnar against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Lesnar sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lesnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Brock Lesnar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Brock Lesnar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lesnar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lesnar tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 open guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Brock Lesnar jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Forrest Griffin
miss their mark.
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lesnar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Brock Lesnar's cheek! Lesnar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Griffin is standing while Lesnar is on the ground on his back
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Griffin moves backwards and gestures for Brock Lesnar to stand up.
Lesnar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Griffin tries to grapple
He puts Lesnar in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Lesnar trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Lesnar pushes Forrest Griffin and circle away keeping himself within striking range
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lesnar tries to take Forrest Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Brock Lesnar launches a few punches...
Forrest Griffin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin is opening up on Lesnar and raining down combinations!
Lesnar doesn't look worried as he defends.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Brock Lesnar goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Lesnar seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lesnar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Griffin
Lesnar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Griffin
Lesnar is looking to end this fight with strikes
Griffin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Brock Lesnar is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Brock Lesnar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lesnar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brock Lesnar tries to free his leg...
Brock Lesnar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Griffin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Brock Lesnar in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Brock Lesnar is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Lesnar
He succeeds!
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Brock Lesnar tries to open Griffin's guard...
Griffin breaks the lock and covers himself from Lesnar's punches
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Lesnar is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Brock Lesnar!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Brock Lesnar's arm and tries an armbar!
Lesnar holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lesnar's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lesnar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Brock Lesnar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Lesnar drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lesnar tries to cover his face,
Brock Lesnar is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Brock Lesnar 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lesnar goes down.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar 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 open guard over Lesnar
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Lesnar.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over Lesnar's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lesnar doesn't fight back!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Lesnar tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Lesnar
Brock Lesnar launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Lesnar is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Brock Lesnar
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Griffin doesn't let Lesnar get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Griffin catches an ankle and Lesnar is tripped to the mat!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to escape from closed guard...
Griffin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Lesnar
Lesnar tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to free his leg...
Lesnar doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Lesnar
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lesnar from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Brock Lesnar
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Brock Lesnar...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Brock Lesnar efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Brock Lesnar
Brock Lesnar 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
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Griffin!
Lesnar stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Lesnar throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lesnar's chin! That stops Lesnar in his tracks!
Lesnar's Left eye is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lesnar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Lesnar's head
Those punches are hitting! Lesnar covers his head!
Brock Lesnar tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin postures up and launches another series of punches!
Lesnar pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Forrest Griffin's offensive.
Poorly executed technique. Brock Lesnar looks to counter!
Nice punches from Brock Lesnar.
Even nicer blocks from Griffin.
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lesnar sprawls and remains on his feet.
Here comes Forrest Griffin with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Lesnar's ribs!
Lesnar ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Brock Lesnar attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lesnar clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Lesnar.
Forrest Griffin pushes away Lesnar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lesnar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Forrest Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Brock Lesnar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Brock Lesnar is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lesnar catches an ankle and Griffin is tripped to the mat!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Lesnar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lesnar's side.
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Lesnar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lesnar tries to cover his face,
Brock Lesnar is in closed guard over Griffin
Lesnar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Griffin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Brock Lesnar gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Brock Lesnar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Brock Lesnar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lesnar throws a lazy kick
Griffin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Chin
Brock Lesnar tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin charges at Lesnar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lesnar is rocked!
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Lesnar's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Brock Lesnar's Right cheek
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left Lesnar staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
A wicked punch by Forrest Griffin
rocks Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar can't continue fighting. Josh Rosenthal doesn't allow him to continue fighting. He steps in and stops it.
Brock is hurt, but thinks he could have continued.
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (punches) at 5:00 Round 4
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 30/51 (59%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 18/28 (64%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 612 s
Statistics: Brock Lesnar
Punches 14/33 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 4/6 (67%)
GnP strikes 24/47 (51%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 619 s
This was a heavy-damaging damage fest. Lots of damaging damage, doing damage to all damage, damage-wise. Just plain damn-age. Good fight.