Post by The Sandmen on Feb 4, 2013 22:55:33 GMT -5
Melvin Guillard is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Tyson Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
A right hand from Tyson Griffin
gets deflected.
Guillard throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Quick hook by Tyson Griffin
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Griffin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin struggles on the ground and tries to break Melvin Guillard's guard...
Tyson Griffin is in Guillard open guard now
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to improve position.
Guillard adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tyson Griffin looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Guillard uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
Guillard ties him up.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Tyson Griffin moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Guillard who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Guillard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls Tyson Griffin to his stomach and takes his back!
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has Guillard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Guillard is unable to move under Griffin control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Melvin Guillard tries to roll on the ground...
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Melvin Guillard moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Griffin only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tyson Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Guillard, launching a big uppercut
Melvin Guillard is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
A right hand from Tyson Griffin
surprises Guillard!
Melvin Guillard tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Griffin's face
Griffin's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tyson Griffin launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Guillard's arms.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin ducks under...
Tyson Griffin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Melvin Guillard sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Melvin Guillard tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Griffin ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Tyson Griffin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tyson Griffin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin pushes away Guillard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guillard stumbles backwards and Tyson Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guillard won't budge, forcing Griffin to pull guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
Griffin ties him up.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Guillard! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
Griffin tries to open up Melvin Guillard's defense faking a few punches.
Melvin Guillard wraps his arms around Griffin's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Melvin Guillard can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Guillard is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter Guillard's moves on the ground.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Guillard.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Guillard's being punished here!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Guillard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Melvin Guillard uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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.
Guillard throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
A left hook from Griffin
grazes the chin of Guillard.
Melvin Guillard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Griffin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He is not able to do it
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tyson Griffin work his BJJ game.
Griffin launches a few weak punches
Guillard blocks them effectively.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Guillard moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tyson Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Guillard goes up and comes down hard as Griffin scores a brutal slam!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin moves to better his position on the ground...
Tyson Griffin wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Melvin Guillard tries a hook to the body
and hits Griffin ribs hard
A left hook from Guillard
falls short.
Tyson Griffin attempts to cut off Guillard with punches
Guillard avoids getting cornered.
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guillard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
rocks Griffin!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over Guillard's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Guillard doesn't fight back!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Guillard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to free his leg
Melvin Guillard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Griffin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard looks to pass to mount...
Guillard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tyson Griffin.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Nice beating Tyson Griffin has received.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Guillard drills Tyson Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Guillard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melvin Guillard controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard aggressively and repeatedly punches Griffin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Melvin Guillard moves to better his position on the ground...
Melvin Guillard viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Guillard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melvin Guillard controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Guillard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tyson 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tyson Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Melvin Guillard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Guillard avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Tyson Griffin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Melvin Guillard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Guillard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Griffin is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Griffin steps forward
Melvin Guillard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Tyson Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Guillard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Guillard decides to launch some tentative punches
Griffin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Guillard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Tyson Griffin jumps back and jabs
Guillard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Superb haymaker by Griffin
that lands on Guillard's face like a cannon ball!
Guillard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Tyson Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Melvin Guillard pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Melvin Guillard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin pushes off of Melvin Guillard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Guillard stumbles backwards but Tyson Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Guillard's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard tries to take Tyson Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
Tyson Griffin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Griffin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Guillard from the ground!
Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Tyson Griffin jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Tyson Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Melvin Guillard has seen better days.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Griffin moves backwards and circles around Melvin Guillard.
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melvin Guillard is opening up on Griffin and raining down combinations!
Griffin's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Left cheek
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Guillard goes for a low kick..
Griffin avoids the deadly blow.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Tyson Griffin catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has given his back to Melvin Guillard who is trying to get one hook in!
Melvin Guillard has one hook in!
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with one hook in
Melvin Guillard throws down elbows...
Griffin is not making himself an easy target.
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with one hook in
Guillard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Griffin.
Nicely done! Guillard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Guillard tries to use some of his tricky moves but Guillard's is smart enough to counter him.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard slides his arm under Tyson Griffin's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Tyson Griffin pulls down on Melvin Guillard's hand and staves off danger
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard slides his arm under Tyson Griffin's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Tyson Griffin pulls down on Melvin Guillard's hand and staves off danger
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Griffin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Griffin holds Melvin Guillard's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Griffin tries to stand up!
Guillard doesn't allow him!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Griffin is getting frustrated here.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Guillard.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Griffin.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin grapple with Melvin Guillard and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Melvin Guillard managed to maintain his balances and move away from Griffin
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.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tyson Griffin.
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Round 5
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Guillard tries to grapple
He puts Griffin in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyson Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Guillard trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Melvin Guillard lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Griffin is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
Guillard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Melvin Guillard is on his feet again.
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Tyson Griffin catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Melvin Guillard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Good looking punches from Melvin Guillard on the ground
They could take their toll on Griffin.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Guillard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard goes for an armbar!
Tyson Griffin breaks the lock and pushes away Melvin Guillard, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Pulverizing punch to Griffin's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin ducks under...
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Melvin Guillard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Melvin Guillard and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Every time Melvin Guillard attempts to get inside
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Tyson Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tyson Griffin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Guillard's face
Guillard's Mouth is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Tyson Griffin circles around Guillard
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Guillard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guillard goes to the body...
He punishes Griffin's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A furious flurry of punches from Tyson Griffin
just misses Guillard.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Melvin Guillard tries a hook to the body
and hits Griffin ribs hard
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Superb haymaker by Griffin
Guillard manages to move aside
The two exchange wildly
Guillard is connecting with a few punches
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard hovers above Griffin
Good punches to Griffin's body.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He is not able to do it
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Griffin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Guillard tries to move to full mount
Guillard succeeds
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tyson Griffin shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tyson Griffin breaks that americana attempt!
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Melvin Guillard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Melvin Guillard.
Winner is Melvin Guillard by Split decision
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 31/51 (61%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/33 (70%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 856 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 29/70 (41%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 16/36 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
What a great fight. Both men were in this until the end, and both men gave and recieved good damange. I like. (Decision went the right way too, in my opinion)
Tyson Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
A right hand from Tyson Griffin
gets deflected.
Guillard throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Quick hook by Tyson Griffin
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Griffin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin struggles on the ground and tries to break Melvin Guillard's guard...
Tyson Griffin is in Guillard open guard now
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to improve position.
Guillard adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Tyson Griffin looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Guillard uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
Guillard ties him up.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Tyson Griffin moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Guillard who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Guillard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls Tyson Griffin to his stomach and takes his back!
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has Guillard controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Guillard is unable to move under Griffin control.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Melvin Guillard tries to roll on the ground...
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Melvin Guillard moves to half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Griffin only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Tyson Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Guillard, launching a big uppercut
Melvin Guillard is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
A right hand from Tyson Griffin
surprises Guillard!
Melvin Guillard tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Griffin's face
Griffin's Mouth is beginning to swell
Tyson Griffin launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Guillard's arms.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin ducks under...
Tyson Griffin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Melvin Guillard sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Melvin Guillard tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Griffin ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Tyson Griffin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tyson Griffin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin pushes away Guillard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guillard stumbles backwards and Tyson Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Guillard won't budge, forcing Griffin to pull guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
Griffin ties him up.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Guillard! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
Griffin tries to open up Melvin Guillard's defense faking a few punches.
Melvin Guillard wraps his arms around Griffin's arms and counters the punches.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with one hook in
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Melvin Guillard can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Guillard is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter Guillard's moves on the ground.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Guillard.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Guillard's being punished here!
Griffin is in rear mount over Guillard with two hooks in
Guillard has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Melvin Guillard uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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.
Guillard throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Griffin's Left eye is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
A left hook from Griffin
grazes the chin of Guillard.
Melvin Guillard tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Griffin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He is not able to do it
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Tyson Griffin work his BJJ game.
Griffin launches a few weak punches
Guillard blocks them effectively.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Guillard moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Guillard use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) is cheering him!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tyson Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The fighters briefly tie up...
Guillard goes up and comes down hard as Griffin scores a brutal slam!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin moves to better his position on the ground...
Tyson Griffin wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Melvin Guillard tries a hook to the body
and hits Griffin ribs hard
A left hook from Guillard
falls short.
Tyson Griffin attempts to cut off Guillard with punches
Guillard avoids getting cornered.
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guillard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
A wicked punch by Melvin Guillard
rocks Griffin!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over Guillard's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Guillard doesn't fight back!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Guillard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Guillard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to free his leg
Melvin Guillard uses some of his skill by jumping out of Griffin's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard looks to pass to mount...
Guillard slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tyson Griffin.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Nice beating Tyson Griffin has received.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Guillard drills Tyson Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Guillard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melvin Guillard controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard aggressively and repeatedly punches Griffin.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Melvin Guillard moves to better his position on the ground...
Melvin Guillard viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Guillard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melvin Guillard controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Guillard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tyson 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 Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Tyson Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Melvin Guillard runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Guillard avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Tyson Griffin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Melvin Guillard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Guillard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Griffin is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Griffin steps forward
Melvin Guillard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Tyson Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Guillard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Guillard decides to launch some tentative punches
Griffin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Guillard with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Tyson Griffin jumps back and jabs
Guillard only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Superb haymaker by Griffin
that lands on Guillard's face like a cannon ball!
Guillard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Tyson Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Melvin Guillard pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Melvin Guillard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin pushes off of Melvin Guillard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Guillard stumbles backwards but Tyson Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Guillard's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard tries to take Tyson Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
Tyson Griffin dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Griffin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Guillard from the ground!
Melvin Guillard goes with a looping right hand while Tyson Griffin jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Tyson Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Melvin Guillard has seen better days.
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Griffin moves backwards and circles around Melvin Guillard.
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melvin Guillard is opening up on Griffin and raining down combinations!
Griffin's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Left cheek
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Guillard goes for a low kick..
Griffin avoids the deadly blow.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Tyson Griffin catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has given his back to Melvin Guillard who is trying to get one hook in!
Melvin Guillard has one hook in!
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with one hook in
Melvin Guillard throws down elbows...
Griffin is not making himself an easy target.
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with one hook in
Guillard has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Griffin.
Nicely done! Guillard now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Guillard tries to use some of his tricky moves but Guillard's is smart enough to counter him.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard slides his arm under Tyson Griffin's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Tyson Griffin pulls down on Melvin Guillard's hand and staves off danger
Guillard is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Melvin Guillard slides his arm under Tyson Griffin's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Tyson Griffin pulls down on Melvin Guillard's hand and staves off danger
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Griffin is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Griffin holds Melvin Guillard's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Griffin tries to stand up!
Guillard doesn't allow him!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Griffin is getting frustrated here.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Guillard.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Griffin.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin grapple with Melvin Guillard and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Melvin Guillard managed to maintain his balances and move away from Griffin
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.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tyson Griffin.
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Round 5
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Guillard tries to grapple
He puts Griffin in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyson Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Guillard trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Melvin Guillard lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Griffin is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
Guillard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Melvin Guillard is on his feet again.
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Tyson Griffin catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Melvin Guillard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Good looking punches from Melvin Guillard on the ground
They could take their toll on Griffin.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard tries to better his position on the ground...
Guillard is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Guillard goes for an armbar!
Tyson Griffin breaks the lock and pushes away Melvin Guillard, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Pulverizing punch to Griffin's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin ducks under...
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Melvin Guillard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Melvin Guillard and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Every time Melvin Guillard attempts to get inside
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Tyson Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Tyson Griffin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Guillard's face
Guillard's Mouth is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Tyson Griffin circles around Guillard
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Guillard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guillard goes to the body...
He punishes Griffin's ribs with a couple of hooks.
A furious flurry of punches from Tyson Griffin
just misses Guillard.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Melvin Guillard tries a hook to the body
and hits Griffin ribs hard
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Superb haymaker by Griffin
Guillard manages to move aside
The two exchange wildly
Guillard is connecting with a few punches
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard hovers above Griffin
Good punches to Griffin's body.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He is not able to do it
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Griffin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Guillard tries to move to full mount
Guillard succeeds
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Melvin Guillard takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tyson Griffin shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tyson Griffin breaks that americana attempt!
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Melvin Guillard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Melvin Guillard.
Winner is Melvin Guillard by Split decision
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 31/51 (61%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 23/33 (70%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 856 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 29/70 (41%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 16/36 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 844 s
What a great fight. Both men were in this until the end, and both men gave and recieved good damange. I like. (Decision went the right way too, in my opinion)