Post by The Sandmen on May 20, 2014 16:59:01 GMT -5
Tyson Griffin looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Melvin Guillard 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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tyson Griffin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Guillard avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tyson Griffin jabs at Guillard
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Melvin Guillard that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Griffin moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Guillard moves forward looking for some action
Melvin Guillard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin pushes off of Melvin Guillard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Guillard stumbles backwards but Tyson Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard tries to take Tyson Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard launches a few hard punches to Tyson Griffin's ribs!
Griffin struggles and protects himself.
Guillard misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyson Griffin postures up and launches another series of punches!
Guillard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Tyson Griffin's offensive.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Those punches are hitting! Griffin covers his head!
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard tries to take Tyson Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
Griffin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Chin
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard takes a break to breathe while holding Tyson Griffin.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Guillard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Melvin Guillard seems frustrated.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin grab one of Melvin Guillard's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Guillard done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Big mistake from Tyson Griffin! Guillard tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Guillard is unable to lock that and Griffin breaks the lock
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to breaks Melvin Guillard's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Griffin launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Guillard's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin pushes away Guillard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guillard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tyson Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin grapple with Melvin Guillard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Tyson Griffin moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Guillard fires a barrage of punches at Griffin's head!
The punches go wide.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Griffin avoids a dangerous strike from Guillard
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Guillard leads with a punch
Tyson Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Every time Melvin Guillard attempts to get inside
Griffin fires a low kick.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Melvin Guillard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Guillard is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Griffin's jaw!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Griffin is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Guillard won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Tyson Griffin passes momentarily but Melvin Guillard sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tyson Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to launch a few punches to Melvin Guillard
Guillard is able to achieve closed guard and counter Tyson Griffin's punches.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to open up Melvin Guillard's defense faking a few punches.
Melvin Guillard wraps his arms around Griffin's arms and counters the punches.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin aggressively and repeatedly punches Guillard.
Good job by Guillard blocking and slipping the blows.
Griffin misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin launches a stiff jab!
Guillard ducks that one.
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Melvin Guillard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guillard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Guillard lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Griffin shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tyson Griffin!
Guillard ducks under...
Griffin throws a lazy kick
Guillard dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Forehead
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyson Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Guillard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Melvin Guillard tries to pass to half guard...
Tyson Griffin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Guillard looks to work from half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tyson Griffin.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Guillard seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Griffin steps forward
Melvin Guillard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
Guillard backpedals and creates space. Tyson Griffin is asking him if he is going to fight!
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Melvin Guillard
makes Griffin stumble back!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Nice punch by Melvin Guillard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Griffin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Guillard sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Griffin goes to the body...
his punches graze Guillard's arm.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Guillard jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Melvin Guillard pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Guillard who put distance between them
A right hand from Melvin Guillard
surprises Griffin!
Melvin Guillard just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Griffin may be in trouble!
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Guillard sprawls and remains on his feet.
Guillard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tyson Griffin's punches
Guillard measures the resilience of Griffin's chin with an uppercut while Griffin lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Guillard!
Some big punches are landing!
Guillard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Griffin throws a body kick.
Blocked by Guillard.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Guillard is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Griffin's jaw!
Griffin steps backwards away from Melvin Guillard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Melvin Guillard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Guillard is holding Tyson Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin shows great balance while pushing away Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Griffin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Melvin Guillard is coming in again!
Melvin Guillard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Melvin Guillard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Guillard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin pushes off of Melvin Guillard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Guillard holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Guillard pushes off of Tyson Griffin and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Griffin stumbles backwards but Melvin Guillard chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin and Melvin Guillard are cliched up against the cage. Griffin steps for a throw
Melvin Guillard is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Griffin sits over his knees and pushes away Guillard's leg!
Tyson Griffin is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin throws a flurry of punches at Guillard...
Guillard is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Tyson Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin is a bloody mess!
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Griffin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tyson Griffin.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Melvin Guillard charges at Griffin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Griffin is rocked!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Brilliant combination from Tyson Griffin
Guillard is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Griffin's Chin is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
Griffin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
Crushing shot to Griffin's body! He's holding his side
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Guillard is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Guillard drills Tyson Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Melvin Guillard turns out the lights for Griffin! What an astonishing KO by Guillard!
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (GnP) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 7/22 (32%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 6/20 (30%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 4/22 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 331 s
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 28/33 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/18 (33%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/12 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 331 s
Melvin showed up. He doesn't always, but when he does, he can beat almost anyone here.
Melvin Guillard 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.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tyson Griffin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Guillard avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tyson Griffin jabs at Guillard
hitting his chest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Melvin Guillard that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Griffin moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Guillard moves forward looking for some action
Melvin Guillard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin pushes off of Melvin Guillard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Guillard stumbles backwards but Tyson Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard tries to take Tyson Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard launches a few hard punches to Tyson Griffin's ribs!
Griffin struggles and protects himself.
Guillard misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyson Griffin postures up and launches another series of punches!
Guillard pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Tyson Griffin's offensive.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Those punches are hitting! Griffin covers his head!
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Griffin forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard tries to take Tyson Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
Griffin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Chin
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard takes a break to breathe while holding Tyson Griffin.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Guillard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Melvin Guillard seems frustrated.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin grab one of Melvin Guillard's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Guillard done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Big mistake from Tyson Griffin! Guillard tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Guillard is unable to lock that and Griffin breaks the lock
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to breaks Melvin Guillard's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Griffin launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Guillard's ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin pushes away Guillard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Guillard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tyson Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Tyson Griffin grapple with Melvin Guillard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Tyson Griffin moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Griffin
Guillard fires a barrage of punches at Griffin's head!
The punches go wide.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Guillard
He succeeds!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Guillard's side.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Griffin avoids a dangerous strike from Guillard
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Guillard leads with a punch
Tyson Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Every time Melvin Guillard attempts to get inside
Griffin fires a low kick.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Melvin Guillard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Guillard is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Griffin's jaw!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Griffin is holding Melvin Guillard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Guillard won't allow him to take this position easily.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Tyson Griffin passes momentarily but Melvin Guillard sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tyson Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to launch a few punches to Melvin Guillard
Guillard is able to achieve closed guard and counter Tyson Griffin's punches.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Griffin tries to open up Melvin Guillard's defense faking a few punches.
Melvin Guillard wraps his arms around Griffin's arms and counters the punches.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin aggressively and repeatedly punches Guillard.
Good job by Guillard blocking and slipping the blows.
Griffin misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in PostFinance-Arena (Bern, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin launches a stiff jab!
Guillard ducks that one.
Tyson Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Melvin Guillard was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Guillard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Guillard lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Griffin shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Tyson Griffin!
Guillard ducks under...
Griffin throws a lazy kick
Guillard dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Forehead
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Tyson Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Guillard has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Melvin Guillard tries to pass to half guard...
Tyson Griffin can't prevent his opponent from passing. Guillard looks to work from half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tyson Griffin.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Guillard seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Griffin steps forward
Melvin Guillard catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
Guillard backpedals and creates space. Tyson Griffin is asking him if he is going to fight!
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Melvin Guillard
makes Griffin stumble back!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Nice punch by Melvin Guillard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Griffin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Guillard sprawls and remains on his feet.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Griffin goes to the body...
his punches graze Guillard's arm.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Guillard jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Melvin Guillard pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Guillard who put distance between them
A right hand from Melvin Guillard
surprises Griffin!
Melvin Guillard just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Griffin may be in trouble!
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Guillard sprawls and remains on his feet.
Guillard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tyson Griffin's punches
Guillard measures the resilience of Griffin's chin with an uppercut while Griffin lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Tremendous strikes from Guillard!
Some big punches are landing!
Guillard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Griffin throws a body kick.
Blocked by Guillard.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Guillard is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Griffin's jaw!
Griffin steps backwards away from Melvin Guillard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Melvin Guillard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Guillard is holding Tyson Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin shows great balance while pushing away Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Griffin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Melvin Guillard is coming in again!
Melvin Guillard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Melvin Guillard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Guillard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin pushes off of Melvin Guillard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Guillard holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Guillard pushes off of Tyson Griffin and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Griffin stumbles backwards but Melvin Guillard chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tyson Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Tyson Griffin pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin and Melvin Guillard are cliched up against the cage. Griffin steps for a throw
Melvin Guillard is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Guillard
Griffin sits over his knees and pushes away Guillard's leg!
Tyson Griffin is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Tyson Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin throws a flurry of punches at Guillard...
Guillard is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Melvin Guillard to fight back!
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Tyson Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Guillard
Tyson Griffin is a bloody mess!
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Griffin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Tyson Griffin.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Melvin Guillard charges at Griffin throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Griffin is rocked!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Brilliant combination from Tyson Griffin
Guillard is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brutal combination from Melvin Guillard!
Griffin is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Griffin's Chin is beginning to swell
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
Griffin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Guillard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Melvin Guillard
Crushing shot to Griffin's body! He's holding his side
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Guillard is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Griffin
Melvin Guillard wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Guillard drills Tyson Griffin's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Melvin Guillard turns out the lights for Griffin! What an astonishing KO by Guillard!
Winner is Melvin Guillard by KO (GnP) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 7/22 (32%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 6/20 (30%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 4/22 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 331 s
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 28/33 (85%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/18 (33%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 3/12 (25%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 331 s
Melvin showed up. He doesn't always, but when he does, he can beat almost anyone here.