Post by The Sandmen on Feb 23, 2015 18:09:59 GMT -5
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
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!
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Forrest Griffin's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog circles out and slips free of Forrest Griffin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Big Nog is holding Forrest Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Big Nog wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
A punch from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
grazes Griffin's left cheek.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Forrest Griffin.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Big Nog
2:18 Round 1 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Forrest Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Griffin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Nog!
Big Nog rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Forrest Griffin's on his back but with only one hook in!
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Griffin steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Griffin pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin moves on the ground
Forrest Griffin moves to side mount
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Griffin in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Griffin blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not able to stop Big Nog ground skills and Forrest Griffin moves to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Griffin in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Big Nog follows Forrest Griffin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Nog needs to stop playing Forrest Griffin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets ahold of Forrest Griffin's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
That Flying Omoplata looks tight...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cannot lock it up. Forrest Griffin smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Griffin is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin moves on the ground
Forrest Griffin moves to side mount
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Forrest Griffin pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Griffin who is in full mount! Big Nog is in trouble now!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog hold his own hand and breaks Griffin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Herb Dean 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.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin slightly pushes Big Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Nice punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Griffin staggers backwards. Big Nog wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Big Nog attempts a shoot
Forrest Griffin hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Quick hook by Forrest Griffin
Good shot! Big Nog has reasons to be worried.
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Griffin
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Griffin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Nog from the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Griffin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Nog's face!
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
Griffin is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Big Nog Hyper-extended his left arm
Griffin secures the lock while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (armbar) at 1:29 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 371 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 357 s
Griffin submits the submission ace. Interesting stuff. His conditioning was excellent in this fight as well. I think that is what Ferocity upgraded, was it not? But yeah. elite conditioning helped.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while Herb Dean recites the rules.
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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
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!
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Forrest Griffin's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Big Nog circles out and slips free of Forrest Griffin's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Big Nog is holding Forrest Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin shows great balance while pushing away Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Big Nog wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
A punch from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
grazes Griffin's left cheek.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog takes a break to breathe while holding Forrest Griffin.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Big Nog sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Big Nog
2:18 Round 1 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Forrest Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Griffin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Nog!
Big Nog rolls on the ground and he is looking at the ceiling while Forrest Griffin's on his back but with only one hook in!
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take advantage...
Big Nog has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Griffin steps backwards away from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Griffin pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin moves on the ground
Forrest Griffin moves to side mount
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Griffin in half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Griffin blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Big Nog's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is not able to stop Big Nog ground skills and Forrest Griffin moves to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to show some ground skills
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira put Griffin in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Big Nog follows Forrest Griffin
only to get counter punched in a big way! Big Nog needs to stop playing Forrest Griffin's game or he'll get knocked out!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets ahold of Forrest Griffin's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
That Flying Omoplata looks tight...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira cannot lock it up. Forrest Griffin smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Griffin is standing while Big Nog is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Big Nog's guard.
Big Nog didn't see that coming. Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog now.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin moves on the ground
Forrest Griffin moves to side mount
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira manages to switch to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Forrest Griffin pushes Big Nog's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Griffin who is in full mount! Big Nog is in trouble now!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin misses a step and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira sees an opportunity to counter him!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog hold his own hand and breaks Griffin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Herb Dean 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.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin slightly pushes Big Nog into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Big Nog is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Nice punches from Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Griffin staggers backwards. Big Nog wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Big Nog attempts a shoot
Forrest Griffin hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Quick hook by Forrest Griffin
Good shot! Big Nog has reasons to be worried.
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira circles around Griffin
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Griffin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Big Nog from the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Big Nog into his guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Griffin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Big Nog's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Big Nog tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Big Nog's face!
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Big Nog.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
Griffin is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Big Nog's eyes...
Big Nog Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
That armbar looks tight...
Big Nog Hyper-extended his left arm
Griffin secures the lock while Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (armbar) at 1:29 Round 3
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 371 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 357 s
Griffin submits the submission ace. Interesting stuff. His conditioning was excellent in this fight as well. I think that is what Ferocity upgraded, was it not? But yeah. elite conditioning helped.