Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2013 18:16:44 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Quinton Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin swings...
...no good.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage throws a few hammer fists to the face of Forrest Griffin
Solid shots!
Griffin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Forrest Griffin tries to open Rampage's guard...
Rampage breaks the lock and covers himself from Griffin's punches
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Quinton Jackson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rampage struggles and frees his leg!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Quinton Jackson regains half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
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.
Rampage misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
Rampage wraps his leg around Forrest Griffin leg and prevents him from moving.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rampage struggles... Forrest Griffin is unable to take him down
Griffin misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Middle kick from Griffin.
The kick just misses.
Rampage and Griffin circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Griffin goes up and comes down hard as Rampage scores a brutal slam!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Griffin
Rampage tries to jump to side mount.
Forrest Griffin closed his guard around Quinton Jackson.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest 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 full mount over Forrest Griffin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Griffin.
Griffin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rampage uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. 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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Griffin throws a low kick
Quinton Jackson blocks.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rampage.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage is holding Forrest Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Good movement from Griffin
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Quinton Jackson was tooling Forrest Griffin for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Forrest Griffin lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Quinton Jackson
Griffin is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
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
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.
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin suddenly holds Quinton Jackson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rampage can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage tries to escape from closed guard...
Rampage struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rampage breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Forrest Griffin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Griffin covers himself well
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
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
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!
Griffin misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Forrest Griffin tries to open Rampage's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Forrest Griffin. Rampage is unable to cover himself now!
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 frees his leg!
Forrest Griffin is in half 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,
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half 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,
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Rampage is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
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.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rampage from the side mount!
The clock says 4:05 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
Nice beating Forrest Griffin has received.
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
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
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
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 3
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Griffin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Griffin!
Rampage blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Quinton Jackson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Griffin quickly defends.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin tries a hook to the body
and hits Rampage ribs hard
Rampage ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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.
Forrest Griffin pushes away Rampage trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rampage stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Quinton Jackson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Rampage's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Quinton Jackson is not able to stop Rampage ground skills and Forrest Griffin moves to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Rampage has a small cut near his Eye
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Doctor stoppage - Small cut Eye) at 1:54 Round 3
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 522 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/37 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 522 s
These guys were just getting going to. Suuuuucks. Was a delightfully even fight at that point too. Rip off!
Quinton Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin swings...
...no good.
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Quinton Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Rampage into his guard.
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage throws a few hammer fists to the face of Forrest Griffin
Solid shots!
Griffin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
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
Forrest Griffin tries to open Rampage's guard...
Rampage breaks the lock and covers himself from Griffin's punches
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Quinton Jackson tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Quinton Jackson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rampage struggles and frees his leg!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Quinton Jackson's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Quinton Jackson regains half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
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.
Rampage misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
Rampage wraps his leg around Forrest Griffin leg and prevents him from moving.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg
Quinton Jackson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Rampage struggles... Forrest Griffin is unable to take him down
Griffin misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rampage avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Middle kick from Griffin.
The kick just misses.
Rampage and Griffin circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters briefly tie up...
Griffin goes up and comes down hard as Rampage scores a brutal slam!
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Rampage
He is not able to do it
Quinton Jackson is in open guard over Griffin
Rampage tries to jump to side mount.
Forrest Griffin closed his guard around Quinton Jackson.
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest 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 full mount over Forrest Griffin
Quinton Jackson fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
Quinton Jackson is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Quinton Jackson in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Good looking punches from Quinton Jackson on the ground
They could take their toll on Griffin.
Griffin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson moves to better his position on the ground...
Quinton Jackson wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rampage uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Quinton Jackson attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Quinton Jackson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. 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 two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Griffin throws a low kick
Quinton Jackson blocks.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Rampage.
Poorly executed technique. Quinton Jackson looks to counter!
Rampage is holding Forrest Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Good movement from Griffin
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Quinton Jackson was tooling Forrest Griffin for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Forrest Griffin lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Brilliant combination from Quinton Jackson
Griffin is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
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
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.
Quinton Jackson gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Quinton Jackson...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin suddenly holds Quinton Jackson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rampage can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage tries to escape from closed guard...
Rampage struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rampage blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rampage's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rampage's side.
Quinton Jackson is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Quinton Jackson tries to better his position on the ground...
Rampage breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Quinton Jackson is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Quinton Jackson looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Forrest Griffin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Quinton Jackson tries to take advantage...
Quinton Jackson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Griffin covers himself well
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Quinton Jackson is in closed guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rampage is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Quinton Jackson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
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
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!
Griffin misses a step and Quinton Jackson sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Forrest Griffin tries to open Rampage's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Forrest Griffin. Rampage is unable to cover himself now!
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 frees his leg!
Forrest Griffin is in half 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,
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Quinton Jackson attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half 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,
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Rampage is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
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.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Rampage from the side mount!
The clock says 4:05 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
Nice beating Forrest Griffin has received.
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
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
Rampage tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rampage's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
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 3
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Griffin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Tremendous strikes from Griffin!
Rampage blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Quinton Jackson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Griffin quickly defends.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin tries a hook to the body
and hits Rampage ribs hard
Rampage ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
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.
Forrest Griffin pushes away Rampage trying to keep the fight at striking range
Rampage stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Quinton Jackson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
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!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Rampage's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rampage
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Quinton Jackson is not able to stop Rampage ground skills and Forrest Griffin moves to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Quinton Jackson
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rampage's being punished here!
Rampage has a small cut near his Eye
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Doctor stoppage - Small cut Eye) at 1:54 Round 3
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/21 (29%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 15/27 (56%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 522 s
Statistics: Quinton Jackson
Punches 10/18 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/37 (46%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 522 s
These guys were just getting going to. Suuuuucks. Was a delightfully even fight at that point too. Rip off!