Post by The Sandmen on Jul 22, 2018 19:31:13 GMT -5
Fabricio Werdum looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Forrest Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Fabricio Werdum stumbles back.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Griffin is able to break the lock.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Forrest Griffin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Forrest Griffin
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Fabricio Werdum and moves to half guard
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Forrest Griffin slips out. Werdum quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Forrest Griffin slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin opts to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum didn't see that coming. Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum now.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Werdum tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Griffin knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Forrest Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Forrest Griffin any adventage in the ground.
Griffin misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Griffin's neck!
Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin hovers above Werdum
Good punches to Werdum's body.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Griffin blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Griffin launches a furious hook!
That hits Werdum's chin like a wrecking ball! Werdum loses balance and goes to the mat.
Griffin is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum 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 Werdum is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Griffin measures the resilience of Werdum's chin with an uppercut while Werdum lands some great crosses.
Werdum moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin throws a low kick
Fabricio Werdum blocks.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes Werdum stumble back!
Werdum's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Griffin won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Fabricio Werdum and moves to half guard
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin catch Fabricio Werdum's right arm and tries a kimura
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Werdum manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to scape from this.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Werdum is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Werdum seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Werdum's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Forrest Griffin's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Forrest Griffin's head!
Crippling lock!
Griffin struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Werdum.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Forrest Griffin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Werdum, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Werdum's ribs.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Griffin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Griffin is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Forrest Griffin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum is in open guard over Griffin... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Griffin rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Werdum is holding Forrest Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to show some ground skills
Forrest Griffin put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fabricio Werdum! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fabricio Werdum doesn't defend himself!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin catch Fabricio Werdum's right arm and tries a kimura
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum hold his own hand and breaks Griffin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Griffin rolls and he's now on half guard over Fabricio Werdum. Nice reversal.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Werdum only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin hooks Werdum's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fabricio Werdum manages to kick Griffin away and scrambles on top!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum pushes Forrest Griffin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Forrest Griffin struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Forrest Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 4
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0:08 Round 4 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Werdum is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Werdum's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Werdum has a small cut in his Left cheek
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Griffin is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Forrest Griffin
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Griffin steps forward
Werdum feints.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Forrest Griffin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Werdum's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
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 Fabricio Werdum
Griffin suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Forrest Griffin holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Griffin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Griffin is able to break the lock.
Werdum misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Forrest Griffin to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Werdum misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Griffin leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Fabricio Werdum a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Griffin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Werdum's face
Werdum's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Forrest Griffin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum 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!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Forrest Griffin and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A bad move from Fabricio Werdum
almost puts his head in the path of Griffin's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Forrest Griffin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Griffin's neck!
Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Werdum won't allow him to take this position easily.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin and Fabricio Werdum are cliched up against the cage. Griffin steps for a throw
Fabricio Werdum is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and advance towards Griffin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Werdum gets hold of a leg and trips Griffin to the mat!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Forrest Griffin regains full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
Werdum wraps his leg around Forrest Griffin leg and prevents him from moving.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Griffin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Griffin tries to break the lock slamming Fabricio Werdum against the mat!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't allow Forrest Griffin to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Crippling lock!
Griffin struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fabricio Werdum
Blocked by Werdum.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Griffin tries to break the lock slamming Fabricio Werdum against the mat!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't allow Forrest Griffin to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Griffin pulls his arm out of danger.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin 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 Werdum's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg...
Forrest Griffin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Fabricio Werdum is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Griffin launches a furious hook!
That hits Werdum's chin like a wrecking ball! Werdum loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Griffin is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Werdum tries to hit Forrest Griffin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Griffin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Griffin is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Werdum tries to hit Forrest Griffin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Griffin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Split decision
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 9/27 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/17 (65%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1382
Clinch Damage 6,25
Ground Damage 805
Time on the ground 1009 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 36/50 (72%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/22 (59%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2584,63
Clinch Damage 9,06
Ground Damage 662,07
Time on the ground 963 s
Acceptable decision, it seems. #Damage. Unsure on the split though, but what can you do.
Forrest Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Werdum and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Fabricio Werdum stumbles back.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Griffin is able to break the lock.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum is looking to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Forrest Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Forrest Griffin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Fabricio Werdum shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Fabricio Werdum breaks that americana attempt!
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Forrest Griffin
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Werdum's side.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to move to full mount
Werdum succeeds
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Werdum has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Fabricio Werdum throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Fabricio Werdum is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Fabricio Werdum and moves to half guard
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Fabricio Werdum takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum attempts a triangle from bottom! Forrest Griffin slips out. Werdum quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Forrest Griffin slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin opts to jump inside Werdum's guard.
Werdum didn't see that coming. Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum now.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin was tooling Fabricio Werdum for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Fabricio Werdum lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Werdum tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
Griffin knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Forrest Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin catches Fabricio Werdum's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Forrest Griffin any adventage in the ground.
Griffin misses a step and Fabricio Werdum sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Griffin's neck!
Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin hovers above Werdum
Good punches to Werdum's body.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Werdum reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Griffin blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Griffin launches a furious hook!
That hits Werdum's chin like a wrecking ball! Werdum loses balance and goes to the mat.
Griffin is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Fabricio Werdum 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 Werdum is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin steps back and allows Werdum to get back to his feet.
Fabricio Werdum is on his feet again.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Griffin measures the resilience of Werdum's chin with an uppercut while Werdum lands some great crosses.
Werdum moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin throws a low kick
Fabricio Werdum blocks.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Fabricio Werdum
mostly hits air.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes Werdum stumble back!
Werdum's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Fabricio Werdum tries to bring the fight to the ground
Griffin won't budge, forcing Werdum to pull guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Fabricio Werdum regains full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin is looking to pass Fabricio Werdum's guard...
Fabricio Werdum has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Griffin is in closed guard... Werdum tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Fabricio Werdum and moves to half guard
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin catch Fabricio Werdum's right arm and tries a kimura
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Fabricio Werdum to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Werdum
Werdum has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Werdum with one hook in
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Werdum manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Fabricio Werdum tries to take advantage...
Werdum has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Werdum is unable to find a way to scape from this.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Werdum is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Werdum into his guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Not a desiderable position that Werdum is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Fabricio Werdum efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Fabricio Werdum jumps back and jabs
Werdum seems staggered and Forrest Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Werdum's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Forrest Griffin's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Forrest Griffin's head!
Crippling lock!
Griffin struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Werdum.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Forrest Griffin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Werdum, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Werdum's ribs.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Griffin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Werdum grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Griffin is able to break the lock.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass to half guard...
Forrest Griffin's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum is in open guard over Griffin... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Griffin rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Werdum looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Werdum is holding Forrest Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to show some ground skills
Forrest Griffin put Werdum in half guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum 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.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Fabricio Werdum! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Fabricio Werdum doesn't defend himself!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum down and prevents his attempts to escape
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin catch Fabricio Werdum's right arm and tries a kimura
Fabricio Werdum holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum hold his own hand and breaks Griffin's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Fabricio Werdum in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from closed guard...
Werdum struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Werdum's cheek from the guard.
Fabricio Werdum uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Fabricio Werdum pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Griffin rolls and he's now on half guard over Fabricio Werdum. Nice reversal.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
Werdum only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin hooks Werdum's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Fabricio Werdum manages to kick Griffin away and scrambles on top!
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum pushes Forrest Griffin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Forrest Griffin struggles not allowing Fabricio Werdum improve his position.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Forrest Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 4
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0:08 Round 4 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Werdum is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Werdum's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Werdum has a small cut in his Left cheek
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Fabricio Werdum's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Griffin is holding Fabricio Werdum's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Fabricio Werdum shows great balance while pushing away Forrest Griffin
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Griffin steps forward
Werdum feints.
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Forrest Griffin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin holds Fabricio Werdum's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Werdum's being punished here!
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
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 Fabricio Werdum
Griffin suddenly holds Fabricio Werdum's arm and tries an armbar!
Werdum can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Fabricio Werdum to fight back!
Werdum use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Forrest Griffin holds Fabricio Werdum and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Werdum's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Fabricio Werdum. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Griffin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to finish with a leg lock!
Griffin is able to break the lock.
Werdum misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Fabricio Werdum forces Forrest Griffin to open his guard.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Werdum misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to close his guard around Werdum
He succeeds!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Griffin leans and gets Fabricio Werdum's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Fabricio Werdum a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Griffin uses his forearms to block the impact!
Werdum clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Forrest Griffin tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Werdum's face
Werdum's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Werdum avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
Werdum decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Fabricio Werdum catches Forrest Griffin's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Werdum.
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Fabricio Werdum uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Werdum 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!
Fabricio Werdum is in half guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Fabricio Werdum manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Fabricio Werdum is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Fabricio Werdum looks to mount Forrest Griffin...
Fabricio Werdum slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Forrest Griffin and Werdum engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
A bad move from Fabricio Werdum
almost puts his head in the path of Griffin's kick.
Poorly executed technique. Fabricio Werdum looks to counter!
Werdum fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Werdum's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Werdum blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in open guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to jump to side mount.
Forrest Griffin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum sits up and gets an arm around Griffin's neck!
Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum back to the ground.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Werdum won't allow him to take this position easily.
Werdum tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Fabricio Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin and Fabricio Werdum are cliched up against the cage. Griffin steps for a throw
Fabricio Werdum is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Fabricio Werdum pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Fabricio Werdum
The fighters are clinching.
Fabricio Werdum fakes a few punches and advance towards Griffin trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Griffin pushes Fabricio Werdum and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Fabricio Werdum attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Fabricio Werdum gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Fabricio Werdum
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Werdum gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Werdum gets hold of a leg and trips Griffin to the mat!
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum tries to escape from the closed guard
Fabricio Werdum any adventage in the ground.
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Fabricio Werdum tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Fabricio Werdum passes momentarily but Forrest Griffin regains full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Fabricio Werdum is in closed guard over Griffin
Werdum struggles on the ground and tries to break Forrest Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Werdum continues in closed guard
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Werdum is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Fabricio Werdum!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum moves to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
Werdum wraps his leg around Forrest Griffin leg and prevents him from moving.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Werdum switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Griffin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That Triangle Choke looks tight...
Griffin tries to break the lock slamming Fabricio Werdum against the mat!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't allow Forrest Griffin to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
Crippling lock!
Griffin struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Fabricio Werdum
Blocked by Werdum.
Werdum is trying to counter now!
Fabricio Werdum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Griffin tries to break the lock slamming Fabricio Werdum against the mat!
Fabricio Werdum doesn't allow Forrest Griffin to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Griffin pulls his arm out of danger.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin 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 Werdum's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Fabricio Werdum attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Werdum
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg...
Forrest Griffin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Werdum's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Fabricio Werdum is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Fabricio Werdum attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Fabricio Werdum
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Fabricio Werdum...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Fabricio Werdum
Fabricio Werdum tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Fabricio Werdum gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Werdum
Werdum tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy 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.
Griffin launches a furious hook!
That hits Werdum's chin like a wrecking ball! Werdum loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Griffin is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Werdum tries to hit Forrest Griffin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Griffin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Griffin is standing while Werdum is on the ground on his back
Werdum tries to hit Forrest Griffin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Griffin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Split decision
Statistics: Fabricio Werdum
Punches 9/27 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 11/17 (65%)
GnP strikes 3/7 (43%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1382
Clinch Damage 6,25
Ground Damage 805
Time on the ground 1009 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 36/50 (72%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/22 (59%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2584,63
Clinch Damage 9,06
Ground Damage 662,07
Time on the ground 963 s
Acceptable decision, it seems. #Damage. Unsure on the split though, but what can you do.
