Post by The Sandmen on Jul 12, 2013 21:48:07 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Rampage while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rampage is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
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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Rampage and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rampage goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage
Rampage 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 Rampage
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rampage's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Quinton Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin pushes Rampage's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rampage wraps his legs while he holds Forrest Griffin's head... Tight guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Rampage.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage 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 side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Quinton Jackson creates enough space to control Forrest Griffin's leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage 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 Rampage
Rampage 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 Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Crushing shot to Griffin's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
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
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quinton Jackson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin launches a hook to the body
Quinton Jackson moves aside looking for a counter...
Rampage throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Chin
Bone shattering straight right hand from Forrest Griffin!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Left cheek
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Griffin was not ready to fight a fighter of Quinton Jackson caliber.
An overhand right from Forrest Griffin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Rampage moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson's mind is definitely in the fight, Griffin just got nailed! Quinton Jackson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Griffin moves aside and dodges.
Body kick by Forrest Griffin...
is blocked.
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that lands on Quinton Jackson's leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rampage.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
0:10 Round 2 and Rampage is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rampage wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rampage moves forward and holds Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Quinton Jackson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Forrest Griffin gets the advantage
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
0:31 Round 2 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Quinton Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg
Forrest Griffin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rampage's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rampage from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Rampage 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Those punches are hitting! Rampage covers his head!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
Quinton Jackson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Griffin's chin! That stops Griffin in his tracks!
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.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Quinton Jackson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that goes awry.
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Rampage receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rampage moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Quinton Jackson's punches
Griffin measures the resilience of Rampage's chin with an uppercut while Rampage lands some great crosses.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rampage
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Nothing from this... Forrest Griffin seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quinton Jackson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Griffin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rampage ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rampage pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Quinton Jackson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Quinton Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson has seen better days.
Rampage measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Forrest Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Rampage who is trying to punish Forrest Griffin's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Griffin react and defend his side.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Quinton Jackson's ribs!
Quinton Jackson's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Quinton Jackson can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Quinton Jackson slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Griffin is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin aggressively and repeatedly punches Rampage.
Good job by Rampage blocking and slipping the blows.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage tries to show some ground skills
Quinton Jackson put Griffin in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Rampage.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Griffin is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quinton Jackson and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Griffin is holding Quinton Jackson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage 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.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rampage struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson 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 4:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage 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 Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Quick hook by Quinton Jackson
glances off Griffin's arms.
Rampage misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Forrest Griffin!
Rampage ducks under...
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rampage's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Quinton Jackson
well done Rampage falls hard on the mat
Griffin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson 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 Griffin's moves.
Griffin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Griffin cartwheels towards Rampage!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Quinton Jackson.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
1:09 Round 4 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin aggressively and repeatedly punches Rampage.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Forrest Griffin work his BJJ game.
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rampage struggles to free himself
Rampage breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rampage's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Rampage breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Quinton Jackson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Quinton Jackson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Quinton Jackson breaks that americana attempt!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Quinton Jackson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 Griffin's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Quinton Jackson to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage
Forrest Griffin slides his arm under Quinton Jackson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Griffin is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Quinton Jackson pulls down on Forrest Griffin's hand and staves off danger
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage
Quinton Jackson 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 Griffin's moves.
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rampage.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Forrest Griffin throws his leg over Quinton Jackson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Forrest Griffin's rear naked choke attempt!
Rampage's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Griffin is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Rampage struggles to free himself
Rampage struggles to free himself
Quinton Jackson frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Forrest Griffin and ends up on top!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin catch Quinton Jackson's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Griffin is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Griffin is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
John McCarthy breaks Forrest Griffin's lock! This is over! Rampage didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (kimura) at 3:54 Round 4
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/35 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/21 (29%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/22 (27%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Forrest's ability to take damage was a HUGE part of this fight. Early on, Rampage was hitting him hard. But he was able to absorb a lot of that damage, and keep fighting with little consequence (typically guys slow down after that much damage). He kept battling the whole fight, through a tough, even fight, and was able to push Rampage a bit at the end, when Rampage was tiring. He then took control, did damage, and locked in the sub.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Rampage is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
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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Rampage and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rampage goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage
Quinton Jackson 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 Rampage
Rampage 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 Rampage
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rampage's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Quinton Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin pushes Rampage's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rampage wraps his legs while he holds Forrest Griffin's head... Tight guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Rampage.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage 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 side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Quinton Jackson creates enough space to control Forrest Griffin's leg.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Rampage 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 Rampage
Rampage 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 Rampage
Rampage measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Crushing shot to Griffin's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
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
Rampage tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quinton Jackson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin launches a hook to the body
Quinton Jackson moves aside looking for a counter...
Rampage throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Chin
Bone shattering straight right hand from Forrest Griffin!
Rampage is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Quinton Jackson's Left cheek
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Terrible one sided match... Griffin was not ready to fight a fighter of Quinton Jackson caliber.
An overhand right from Forrest Griffin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Rampage moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Quinton Jackson's mind is definitely in the fight, Griffin just got nailed! Quinton Jackson saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Griffin moves aside and dodges.
Body kick by Forrest Griffin...
is blocked.
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that lands on Quinton Jackson's leg.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rampage.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
0:10 Round 2 and Rampage is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Rampage wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rampage moves forward and holds Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Quinton Jackson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Forrest Griffin gets the advantage
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
0:31 Round 2 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Quinton Jackson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg
Forrest Griffin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Rampage's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rampage from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Rampage 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Quinton Jackson
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Those punches are hitting! Rampage covers his head!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
Quinton Jackson dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Griffin's chin! That stops Griffin in his tracks!
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.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Quinton Jackson embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that goes awry.
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Rampage receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Rampage moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Quinton Jackson's punches
Griffin measures the resilience of Rampage's chin with an uppercut while Rampage lands some great crosses.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rampage
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Rampage's head
Nothing from this... Forrest Griffin seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quinton Jackson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Griffin is throwing a flurry of punches!
Rampage ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rampage pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Quinton Jackson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Quinton Jackson goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Rampage seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rampage
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson has seen better days.
Rampage measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Forrest Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by Rampage who is trying to punish Forrest Griffin's ribs with a few punches.
He scores a few hits before the pain makes Griffin react and defend his side.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Quinton Jackson's ribs!
Quinton Jackson's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Rampage's mid-section, he seems hurt
The fighters are clinching.
Quinton Jackson can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Quinton Jackson slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Griffin is holding Quinton Jackson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin aggressively and repeatedly punches Rampage.
Good job by Rampage blocking and slipping the blows.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Rampage tries to show some ground skills
Quinton Jackson put Griffin in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Rampage.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Quinton Jackson to fight back!
Griffin is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage 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!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Quinton Jackson controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Quinton Jackson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rampage
Griffin is in closed guard... Rampage tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Quinton Jackson and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Griffin is holding Quinton Jackson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Quinton Jackson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage 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.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rampage struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson 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 4:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage 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 Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Quick hook by Quinton Jackson
glances off Griffin's arms.
Rampage misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Forrest Griffin!
Rampage ducks under...
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rampage clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rampage!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Rampage against the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Quinton Jackson down... Rampage stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rampage's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Quinton Jackson
well done Rampage falls hard on the mat
Griffin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Quinton Jackson 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 Griffin's moves.
Griffin is standing while Rampage is on the ground on his back
Griffin cartwheels towards Rampage!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Quinton Jackson.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
1:09 Round 4 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin aggressively and repeatedly punches Rampage.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Forrest Griffin work his BJJ game.
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Rampage struggles to free himself
Rampage breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Rampage's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Rampage breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Quinton Jackson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Quinton Jackson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Quinton Jackson breaks that americana attempt!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Quinton Jackson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson 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 Griffin's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Quinton Jackson to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage
Forrest Griffin slides his arm under Quinton Jackson's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Griffin is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Quinton Jackson pulls down on Forrest Griffin's hand and staves off danger
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage
Quinton Jackson 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 Griffin's moves.
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Rampage! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage with one hook in
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Rampage.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Rampage with two hooks in
Forrest Griffin throws his leg over Quinton Jackson's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Forrest Griffin's rear naked choke attempt!
Rampage's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Griffin is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Rampage struggles to free himself
Rampage struggles to free himself
Quinton Jackson frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Forrest Griffin and ends up on top!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Rampage's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rampage tries to cover his face,
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Quinton Jackson!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin catch Quinton Jackson's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Griffin is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Griffin is locking that kimura...
That kimura from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
John McCarthy breaks Forrest Griffin's lock! This is over! Rampage didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (kimura) at 3:54 Round 4
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 6/14 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 23/35 (66%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/21 (29%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/22 (27%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Forrest's ability to take damage was a HUGE part of this fight. Early on, Rampage was hitting him hard. But he was able to absorb a lot of that damage, and keep fighting with little consequence (typically guys slow down after that much damage). He kept battling the whole fight, through a tough, even fight, and was able to push Rampage a bit at the end, when Rampage was tiring. He then took control, did damage, and locked in the sub.