Post by The Sandmen on Apr 22, 2014 17:31:53 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Evans while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Forrest Griffin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Evans fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Evans stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Forrest Griffin is coming in again!
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Forrest Griffin chases Evans and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Evans steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Evans's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Rashad Evans down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rashad Evans
Blocked by Evans.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Evans 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.
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Evans control.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Evans manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
Forrest Griffin wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Evans goes to the body...
his punches graze Griffin's arm.
Middle kick from Evans.
Griffin receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans steps forward
Griffin feints.
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Griffin moves backwards and circles around Rashad Evans.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Evans struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rashad Evans landed hard on his back
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Forrest Griffin!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans swings...
...no good.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Griffin blocks.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Griffin moves forward and holds Evans
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans shoots and grab both of Forrest Griffin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Evans lifted Griffin's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Evans moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Griffin misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Deep breaths from Forrest Griffin who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
That hit Evans who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Forrest Griffin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rashad Evans's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is holding Forrest Griffin against the fence with his fingers all over Griffin's face
Griffin looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Rashad Evans took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Griffin catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans and Forrest Griffin are cliched up against the cage. Evans hammers Griffin face and hooks Griffin leg
Forrest Griffin is on his back after that trip
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Evans who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Forrest Griffin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Griffin in the side of the head
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Forrest Griffin
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter Evans's moves on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Griffin's ribs
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Griffin in the side of the head
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Griffin launches a hook to the body
Rashad Evans moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Griffin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Griffin throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Nice beating Forrest Griffin has received.
Forrest Griffin and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Griffin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Evans counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Incredible haymaker from Forrest Griffin!
It misses by a mile.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans swings...
hard impact to Griffin's face!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Forrest Griffin.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evans 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) is cheering him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Griffin has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Forrest Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Forrest Griffin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Forrest Griffin.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Forrest Griffin.
Evans defends.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
that stun Griffin.
Griffin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Brutal combination from Forrest Griffin!
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Griffin goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Evans tries to open up Griffin with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Griffin is trying to block them with his hands...
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Griffin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Griffin was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Elbows) at 4:59 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 38/50 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/25 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Back and forth fight, dead even for the first round or two. Then Rashad, who had a very valuable toughness advantage, starting using that edge to take more and more control of the fight, as the damage began to wear on Forrest.
Forrest Griffin looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Evans fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Evans stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Forrest Griffin is coming in again!
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Forrest Griffin chases Evans and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Evans steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Evans's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Evans doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Evans who put distance between them
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rashad Evans didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 full mount over Rashad Evans
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Rashad Evans can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin suddenly holds Rashad Evans's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Evans can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rashad Evans!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Evans's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Evans's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Rashad Evans down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rashad Evans
Blocked by Evans.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Evans measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Evans 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.
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Evans has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Evans control.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Evans manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
Forrest Griffin wraps his arms around Evans's arms and counters the punches.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rashad Evans launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Evans goes to the body...
his punches graze Griffin's arm.
Middle kick from Evans.
Griffin receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Evans steps forward
Griffin feints.
Evans tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Griffin moves backwards and circles around Rashad Evans.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Evans's head
Those punches are hitting! Evans covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Rashad Evans's ribs!
Evans struggles and protects himself.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin grab one of Rashad Evans's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rashad Evans landed hard on his back
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Forrest Griffin!
Evans is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Evans's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans swings...
...no good.
Evans launches a furious low kick!
Griffin blocks.
Evans fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Evans clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Griffin moves forward and holds Evans
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans looks to be in very good shape.
Rashad Evans shoots and grab both of Forrest Griffin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Evans lifted Griffin's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Evans moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Griffin misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rashad Evans throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Rashad Evans uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Deep breaths from Forrest Griffin who tries a hammer punch to Evans's ribs.
That hit Evans who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rashad Evans fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Evans
He is not able to do it
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans tries to pass to half guard...
Forrest Griffin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Evans looks to work from half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin is launching some bone breaking punches to Evans's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Rashad Evans's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rashad Evans is holding Forrest Griffin against the fence with his fingers all over Griffin's face
Griffin looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Rashad Evans took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Griffin catches an ankle and Evans is tripped to the mat!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Evans measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to half guard.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evans and Forrest Griffin are cliched up against the cage. Evans hammers Griffin face and hooks Griffin leg
Forrest Griffin is on his back after that trip
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Evans is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Rashad Evans uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans is looking to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Rashad Evans gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Evans who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Forrest Griffin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Evans is trying to counter now!
Evans tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Griffin in the side of the head
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans throws a few hammer fists to the face of Forrest Griffin
Solid shots!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Evans's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Evans tries to cover his face,
Evans's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter Evans's moves on the ground.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rashad Evans fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Rashad Evans is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Griffin's ribs
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Griffin in the side of the head
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Griffin launches a hook to the body
Rashad Evans moves aside looking for a counter...
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Rashad Evans goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Griffin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Griffin throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Evans tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin steps forward
Rashad Evans catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Nice beating Forrest Griffin has received.
Forrest Griffin and Evans engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Griffin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Rashad Evans
Evans counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Incredible haymaker from Forrest Griffin!
It misses by a mile.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Rashad Evans swings...
hard impact to Griffin's face!
Rashad Evans leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Evans shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Forrest Griffin.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Evans 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 AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) is cheering him!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Evans drills Forrest Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Griffin has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans leans back...
He clobbers Forrest Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Rashad Evans slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rashad Evans pushes Forrest Griffin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Evans doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rashad Evans in his guard.
Rashad Evans keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans looks to pass to mount...
Evans slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Forrest Griffin.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in AT&T Center (San Antonio, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid jabs from Forrest Griffin.
Evans defends.
Evans is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Rashad Evans
that stun Griffin.
Griffin's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Evans deflects the blows.
Lightning fast low kick from Evans!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Brutal combination from Forrest Griffin!
Evans moves aside and dodges.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
Rashad Evans tries to bring the fight to the ground
Griffin goes down.
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Rashad Evans is in open guard over Griffin
Evans tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Evans tries to open up Griffin with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Griffin is trying to block them with his hands...
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Forehead
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Rashad Evans a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Evans tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rashad Evans controls the situation despite Forrest Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans delivers a few accurate elbows!
Griffin is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough! The fight is over! Griffin was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Rashad Evans by TKO (Elbows) at 4:59 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 38/50 (76%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 10/25 (40%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 6/11 (55%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/25 (36%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 739 s
Back and forth fight, dead even for the first round or two. Then Rashad, who had a very valuable toughness advantage, starting using that edge to take more and more control of the fight, as the damage began to wear on Forrest.