Post by The Sandmen on Apr 5, 2012 16:01:21 GMT -5
Rizzo enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Forrest Griffin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Pedro Rizzo looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
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 bell announces the first round!
Rizzo moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Griffin is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Griffin put Pedro Rizzo in closed guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Body shots by Pedro Rizzo
Griffin covers up.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Rizzo is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Rizzo is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Pedro Rizzo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Pedro Rizzo is looking to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Rizzo pushes Forrest Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice punches from Pedro Rizzo.
Even nicer blocks from Griffin.
Solid low kick from Forrest Griffin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Griffin blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rizzo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Griffin's jaw!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Griffin is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Griffin is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rizzo anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rizzo's face!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg...
Rizzo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Rizzo is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Pedro Rizzo creates enough space to control Forrest Griffin's leg.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Forrest Griffin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
tags Griffin.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo launches a knee while holding Griffin's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Griffin in the abdomen
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Pedro Rizzo down... Rizzo stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rizzo's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Rizzo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rizzo dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Griffin from the ground!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rizzo tries to breaks Forrest Griffin's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rizzo doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pedro Rizzo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rizzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rizzo launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Pedro Rizzo
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin circles out and slips free of Pedro Rizzo's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Griffin launches a furious hook!
That hits Rizzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Rizzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Griffin is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo 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 Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Griffin is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rizzo
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Griffin is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rizzo's ribs.
Rizzo blocks Forrest Griffin's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Pedro Rizzo sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rizzo
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Griffin.
It looks like Rizzo was hit by a bus!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Griffin is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rizzo
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rizzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Rizzo
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Rizzo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Rizzo time to recover. Pedro Rizzo seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Pedro Rizzo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rizzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Griffin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rizzo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Pedro Rizzo's cheek! Rizzo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Right cheek
Griffin is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo 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 Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Griffin decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo did not see that coming! Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rizzo now.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo 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 open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Forrest Griffin pushes Pedro Rizzo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Griffin jumps and tries to free his leg! Rizzo doesn't allow this but Forrest Griffin is able to get half guard here.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rizzo misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin moves to better his position on the ground...
Forrest Griffin viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Forrest Griffin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Griffin drills Pedro Rizzo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo 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.
Griffin breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Forrest Griffin was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin takes a break to breathe while holding Pedro Rizzo.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin struggles a bit before breaking Rizzo's attemp of grappling
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Forrest Griffin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Griffin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Rizzo's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left Rizzo staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin tries to take Pedro Rizzo down... Rizzo stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rizzo's jaw!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Rizzo was not intelligently defending himself!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 407 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 468 s
People at Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) will not regret paying for this ticket. Griffin's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Pedro Rizzo who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
What a fight! I love my job!
Forrest Griffin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Pedro Rizzo looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
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 bell announces the first round!
Rizzo moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Griffin is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Pedro Rizzo...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Rizzo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Griffin put Pedro Rizzo in closed guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Body shots by Pedro Rizzo
Griffin covers up.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Rizzo is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo is cooling the fight on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Rizzo is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Pedro Rizzo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Pedro Rizzo is looking to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Pedro Rizzo gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rizzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Rizzo pushes Forrest Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Nice punches from Pedro Rizzo.
Even nicer blocks from Griffin.
Solid low kick from Forrest Griffin.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Rizzo hyper-extended his left leg
Tremendous strikes from Rizzo!
Griffin blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Rizzo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Griffin's jaw!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Griffin is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rizzo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Griffin is looking to end this fight with strikes
Rizzo anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Rizzo's face!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg...
Rizzo rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Pedro Rizzo is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Pedro Rizzo in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Rizzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rizzo's side.
Pedro Rizzo is in closed guard over Griffin
Rizzo is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Pedro Rizzo!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Pedro Rizzo creates enough space to control Forrest Griffin's leg.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Forrest Griffin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Pedro Rizzo
tags Griffin.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pedro Rizzo launches a knee while holding Griffin's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Griffin in the abdomen
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Pedro Rizzo down... Rizzo stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rizzo's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Pedro Rizzo and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Rizzo 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 Pedro Rizzo
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Rizzo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rizzo dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Griffin from the ground!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rizzo tries to breaks Forrest Griffin's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Rizzo doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Pedro Rizzo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Rizzo seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rizzo launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Pedro Rizzo
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin circles out and slips free of Pedro Rizzo's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Griffin launches a furious hook!
That hits Rizzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Rizzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Griffin is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo 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 Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Griffin is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Rizzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Pedro Rizzo is on his feet again.
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Pedro Rizzo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rizzo
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Griffin is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Rizzo's ribs.
Rizzo blocks Forrest Griffin's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Pedro Rizzo's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Pedro Rizzo's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Pedro Rizzo sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rizzo
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Griffin.
It looks like Rizzo was hit by a bus!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Griffin is holding Pedro Rizzo's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Pedro Rizzo loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Pedro Rizzo
Pedro Rizzo attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Pedro Rizzo manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Rizzo
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Rizzo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Rizzo
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Rizzo's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean saw it!
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Rizzo time to recover. Pedro Rizzo seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Pedro Rizzo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Rizzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pedro Rizzo fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Griffin blocks and pushes his opponent.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Rizzo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Pedro Rizzo's cheek! Rizzo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Rizzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Right cheek
Griffin is standing while Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Pedro Rizzo 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 Rizzo is on the ground on his back
Griffin decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rizzo's guard.
Rizzo did not see that coming! Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rizzo now.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo 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 open guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Rizzo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Forrest Griffin pushes Pedro Rizzo against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Griffin jumps and tries to free his leg! Rizzo doesn't allow this but Forrest Griffin is able to get half guard here.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
Pedro Rizzo tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rizzo misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin moves to better his position on the ground...
Forrest Griffin viciously slams hammer blows to Rizzo's face!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Forrest Griffin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Griffin drills Pedro Rizzo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo 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.
Griffin breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Rizzo
Rizzo tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Forrest Griffin was tooling Pedro Rizzo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Pedro Rizzo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rizzo
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin takes a break to breathe while holding Pedro Rizzo.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Pedro Rizzo jumps back and jabs
Rizzo seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Rizzo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Rizzo moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin struggles a bit before breaking Rizzo's attemp of grappling
Pedro Rizzo is a bloody mess!
Rizzo decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Rizzo doesn't stop bleeding.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Forrest Griffin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Pedro Rizzo pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Pedro Rizzo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
One, two, three! Griffin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Rizzo's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Pedro Rizzo's Chin
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left Rizzo staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin tries to take Pedro Rizzo down... Rizzo stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Rizzo's jaw!
Herb Dean has seen enough! The fight is over! Rizzo was not intelligently defending himself!
Rizzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rizzo has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Punch) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 15/22 (68%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/10 (40%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 12/23 (52%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 407 s
Statistics: Pedro Rizzo
Punches 8/22 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/8 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 468 s
People at Honda Center (Anaheim, CA) will not regret paying for this ticket. Griffin's awesome performance was worth the money.
Nice effort tonight from Pedro Rizzo who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
What a fight! I love my job!