Post by The Sandmen on May 29, 2017 8:05:31 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin looks very relaxed.
Bas Rutten doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
Griffin only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bas Rutten tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Griffin's face
Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Griffin wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Griffin is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten launches an up-kick intended for Forrest Griffin's head...
It lands flush with Forrest Griffin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Griffin is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin creates space and allows Bas Rutten to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bas Rutten is standing now.
A furious flurry of punches from Forrest Griffin
puts El Guapo in a world of hurt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Good front kick from Griffin!
Bas Rutten blocks
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
glances off Griffin's arms.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Forrest Griffin!
It misses by a mile.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Forrest Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over El Guapo
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Bas Rutten's guard...
Forrest Griffin forces Bas Rutten to open his guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over El Guapo
Forrest Griffin tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Forrest Griffin. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over El Guapo
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Chin
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over El Guapo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin pushes El Guapo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Griffin who is in full mount! El Guapo is in trouble now!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to escape from the full mount...
El Guapo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Stand up! This is what El Guapo's cornermen are shouting. Forrest Griffin is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Griffin put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Bas Rutten is in Griffin open guard now
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Griffin
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Griffin
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Forrest Griffin and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of El Guapo, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break El Guapo's ribs.
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Bas Rutten stumbles back.
Incredible haymaker from Forrest Griffin!
You can see Bas Rutten's head being snapped backwards!
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks El Guapo's jaw!
El Guapo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Superb haymaker by Griffin
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... El Guapo was not ready to fight a fighter of Forrest Griffin caliber.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Griffin attempts a shoot
but stops before running into El Guapo's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 2
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Griffin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts El Guapo from the ground!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Forrest Griffin chases El Guapo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! El Guapo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
El Guapo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Right cheek
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left El Guapo staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises El Guapo with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
El Guapo has a small cut in his Mouth
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta is asking El Guapo to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for El Guapo.
El Guapo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Punch) at 1:08 Round 2
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 26/37 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 115 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 134 s
Forrest came out of the woods to beat Bas bad. Rutten was awfully rusty though.
Bas Rutten doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Bas Rutten jumps back and jabs
Griffin only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bas Rutten tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Griffin's face
Bas Rutten leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Griffin wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Bas Rutten gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Griffin is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
El Guapo looks to be in very good shape.
Bas Rutten launches an up-kick intended for Forrest Griffin's head...
It lands flush with Forrest Griffin's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Griffin is standing while El Guapo is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin creates space and allows Bas Rutten to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Bas Rutten is standing now.
A furious flurry of punches from Forrest Griffin
puts El Guapo in a world of hurt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bas Rutten jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Good front kick from Griffin!
Bas Rutten blocks
El Guapo is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Bas Rutten
glances off Griffin's arms.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Forrest Griffin!
It misses by a mile.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Bas Rutten to fight back!
Brutal-looking high kick from Bas Rutten!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
Forrest Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin catches Bas Rutten's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over El Guapo
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Bas Rutten's guard...
Forrest Griffin forces Bas Rutten to open his guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over El Guapo
Forrest Griffin tries to open El Guapo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Forrest Griffin. El Guapo is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Forehead
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over El Guapo
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! El Guapo's being punished here!
El Guapo's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Chin
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over El Guapo
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Bas Rutten can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over El Guapo
Bas Rutten launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
El Guapo misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Forrest Griffin pushes El Guapo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Griffin who is in full mount! El Guapo is in trouble now!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Bas Rutten
El Guapo tries to escape from the full mount...
El Guapo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Bas Rutten
Stand up! This is what El Guapo's cornermen are shouting. Forrest Griffin is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
El Guapo's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Bas Rutten looks to counter!
El Guapo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Bas Rutten is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to close the guard.
Griffin put Bas Rutten in closed guard.
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Bas Rutten can end the fight with his ground and pound.
El Guapo struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Bas Rutten is in Griffin open guard now
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Griffin
El Guapo tries to move to full mount
El Guapo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Bas Rutten is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around El Guapo
He succeeds!
Bas Rutten is in closed guard over Griffin
Bas Rutten looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
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.
Forrest Griffin and El Guapo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of El Guapo, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break El Guapo's ribs.
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Bas Rutten stumbles back.
Incredible haymaker from Forrest Griffin!
You can see Bas Rutten's head being snapped backwards!
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks El Guapo's jaw!
El Guapo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Superb haymaker by Griffin
that lands on El Guapo's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Terrible one sided match... El Guapo was not ready to fight a fighter of Forrest Griffin caliber.
Bas Rutten steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Griffin attempts a shoot
but stops before running into El Guapo's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 2
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Griffin dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts El Guapo from the ground!
El Guapo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Forrest Griffin chases El Guapo and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! El Guapo steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
El Guapo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Bas Rutten's Right cheek
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left El Guapo staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises El Guapo with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Bas Rutten's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
El Guapo doesn't stop bleeding.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
El Guapo has a small cut in his Mouth
Bas Rutten is a bloody mess!
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
El Guapo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Bas Rutten's cheek! El Guapo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Dan Miragliotta is asking El Guapo to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for El Guapo.
El Guapo has a small cut in his Left cheek
Winner is Forrest Griffin by TKO (Punch) at 1:08 Round 2
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 26/37 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 115 s
Statistics: Bas Rutten
Punches 8/12 (67%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 134 s
Forrest came out of the woods to beat Bas bad. Rutten was awfully rusty though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!