Post by The Sandmen on Mar 9, 2012 15:02:45 GMT -5
Jon Jones! Jon Jones! This is what the people are chanting here.
Jon Jones looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Forrest Griffin 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jon Jones is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Bones and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bones steps forward
Forrest Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Griffin
Bones moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Griffin
Jon Jones tries to free his leg...
Jon Jones uses some of his skill by jumping out of Griffin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Jon Jones looks to pass to mount...
Bones slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Forrest Griffin.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Forrest Griffin moves to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Griffin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bones's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Griffin misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Bones tries to counter Griffin's moves on the ground.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Jon Jones looks to pass to mount...
Griffin creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to show some ground skills
Griffin uses his strength to keep Griffin at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Left cheek
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Griffin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jon Jones! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jon Jones doesn't defend himself!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bones's face!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin suddenly holds Jon Jones's arm and tries an armbar!
Bones can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Griffin
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Bones.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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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.
Jon Jones tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Forrest Griffin
Jon Jones fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Superb haymaker by Bones
Griffin manages to move aside
Bones misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bones's chin
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Bones receives a hard blow on his right leg!
A bad move from Forrest Griffin
almost puts his head in the path of Bones's kick.
Bones misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin tries to take Jon Jones down... Bones stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bones's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Bones trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Jon Jones lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Griffin is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin decides to jump inside Bones's guard.
Bones didn't see that coming. Griffin is in open guard over Bones now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Bones
Bones cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bones
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Bones
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Bones
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Bones tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Bones.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Forrest Griffin hovers above Bones
Good punches to Bones's body.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Griffin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bones is covering himself! Griffin tries to force the situation and Bones clumsily gives his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Bones
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bones! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
Griffin is in rear mount over Bones with one hook in
Bones tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bones's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Bones was not intelligently defending himself!
Bones's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Elbow) at 3:44 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 31/38 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Nice effort tonight from Jon Jones who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Griffin's awesome performance was worth the money.
I only can thank Forrest Griffin and Jon Jones for an unforgettable fight!
Jon Jones looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Forrest Griffin 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Jon Jones is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Jon Jones comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Bones and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bones steps forward
Forrest Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jon Jones is in open guard over Griffin
Bones moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Griffin
Jon Jones tries to free his leg...
Jon Jones uses some of his skill by jumping out of Griffin's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Jon Jones looks to pass to mount...
Bones slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Forrest Griffin.
Jon Jones is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Jon Jones in his guard...
Forrest Griffin moves to half guard.
Jon Jones is in half guard over Griffin
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Bones's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bones's cheek from the guard.
Jon Jones uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Griffin misses a step and Jon Jones sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bones tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jon Jones is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Bones tries to counter Griffin's moves on the ground.
Jon Jones is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Jon Jones looks to pass to mount...
Griffin creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Bones's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Bones blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jon Jones moves to better his position on the ground...
Jon Jones wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Bones tries to show some ground skills
Griffin uses his strength to keep Griffin at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Jon Jones
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Left cheek
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Bones can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Bones measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Griffin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Bones misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jon Jones! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jon Jones doesn't defend himself!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Jon Jones tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Bones's face!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Jon Jones
Griffin suddenly holds Jon Jones's arm and tries an armbar!
Bones can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jon Jones is in closed guard over Griffin
Jon Jones is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jon Jones attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jon Jones gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Bones.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
=========================================
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.
Jon Jones tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Forrest Griffin
Jon Jones fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Superb haymaker by Bones
Griffin manages to move aside
Bones misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bones's chin
Bones fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Jon Jones goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Bones seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Bones receives a hard blow on his right leg!
A bad move from Forrest Griffin
almost puts his head in the path of Bones's kick.
Bones misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin tries to take Jon Jones down... Bones stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Bones's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Jon Jones's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Bones trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Jon Jones lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Griffin is standing while Bones is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin decides to jump inside Bones's guard.
Bones didn't see that coming. Griffin is in open guard over Bones now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Bones
Bones cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Bones
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Bones
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jon Jones
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Bones
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Bones tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Bones's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Bones.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Forrest Griffin hovers above Bones
Good punches to Bones's body.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Bones measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Griffin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Bones
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Bones is covering himself! Griffin tries to force the situation and Bones clumsily gives his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Bones
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Bones! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
Griffin is in rear mount over Bones with one hook in
Bones tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Bones's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Bones was not intelligently defending himself!
Bones's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Elbow) at 3:44 Round 2
Statistics: Jon Jones
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 364 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 31/38 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 355 s
Nice effort tonight from Jon Jones who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at John Labatt Centre (London, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Griffin's awesome performance was worth the money.
I only can thank Forrest Griffin and Jon Jones for an unforgettable fight!