Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2019 23:47:02 GMT -5
Gegard Mousasi looks very relaxed.
Forrest Griffin is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mousasi and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Forrest Griffin
land while he's on his bicycle.
Gegard Mousasi tries a middle kick
Forrest Griffin blocks and steps away.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mousasi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi launches a knee!
Gegard Mousasi hits Griffin's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Gegard Mousasi 's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Mousasi.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Griffin's back to the fence, without delay Mousasi charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Griffin will be sent flying
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Gegard Mousasi and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Mousasi won't allow him to take this position easily.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Mousasi.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Griffin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Forrest Griffin in closed guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin tries to escape from closed guard...
Griffin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Griffin misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Griffin's ribs.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
Mousasi wraps his leg around Forrest Griffin leg and prevents him from moving.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Forrest Griffin pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mousasi wraps his legs while he holds Forrest Griffin's head... Tight guard!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Griffin!
Griffin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Those punches are hitting! Mousasi covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Right cheek
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Forrest Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Griffin doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Forrest Griffin to the mat
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Right eye
Mousasi is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi and Griffin are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Mousasi launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi steps back and allows Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Griffin launches a furious hook!
Mousasi ducks under and pushes Forrest Griffin creating some space.
Griffin misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
Griffin steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi launches a knee while holding Griffin's in a double underhooks...
Forrest Griffin pushes Gegard Mousasi and that knee goes nowhere!
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Left cheek
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Forrest Griffin gets control of Gegard Mousasi 's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gegard Mousasi is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Forrest Griffin gets the advantage
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Mousasi
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Gegard Mousasi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi 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!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi suddenly holds Forrest Griffin's arm and tries an armbar!
Griffin can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gegard Mousasi !
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mousasi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Griffin struggles and frees his leg!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Gegard Mousasi is holding Forrest Griffin's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Gegard Mousasi ! That one hits Gegard Mousasi left cheek like a hammer!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gegard Mousasi has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's chin with an uppercut while Griffin lands some great crosses.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Mousasi towards Forrest Griffin's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Griffin got to be more careful now
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin launches a furious knee!
Gegard Mousasi blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Griffin misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal knees to Griffin's face, followed by knees to the body from Gegard Mousasi !
Bang! Griffin can take many more shots like that!
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Forrest Griffin's face!
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Left eye
Mousasi avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Gegard Mousasi
surprises Griffin!
Griffin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is a bloody mess!
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Griffin got hit in the abdomen, Griffin was holding his adbomen in pain
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
One, two, three! Mousasi doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Griffin's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Mousasi brings Forrest Griffin to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Griffin struggles on the ground and tries to break Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Mousasi doesn't want to free his opponent and Griffin continues in closed guard
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mousasi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Forrest Griffin's arm and tries an armbar!
Griffin struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Griffin struggles to free himself
Griffin struggles to free himself
Mousasi is locking that Armbar...
Mousasi secures the lock while Forrest Griffin refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by Submission (Armbar) at 2:52 Round 3
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 11/16 (69%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Mousasi's big debut against bigger guys and he comes out looking lovely. Just fucking lovely.
Forrest Griffin is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Mousasi and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Forrest Griffin
land while he's on his bicycle.
Gegard Mousasi tries a middle kick
Forrest Griffin blocks and steps away.
Mousasi clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mousasi sprawls and remains on his feet.
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and moves laterally.
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi launches a knee!
Gegard Mousasi hits Griffin's hard just below the ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Gegard Mousasi 's ribs!
Gegard Mousasi 's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Mousasi.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Griffin's back to the fence, without delay Mousasi charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Griffin will be sent flying
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Gegard Mousasi and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Mousasi won't allow him to take this position easily.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Gegard Mousasi ...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Mousasi.
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Griffin blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Gegard Mousasi tries to close the guard.
Mousasi put Forrest Griffin in closed guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin tries to escape from closed guard...
Griffin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Gegard Mousasi
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Gegard Mousasi
Mousasi 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 Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi attempts to move to full guard
Gegard Mousasi manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gegard Mousasi blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Griffin misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Mousasi launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Griffin's ribs.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
Mousasi wraps his leg around Forrest Griffin leg and prevents him from moving.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Forrest Griffin passes momentarily but Gegard Mousasi regains half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Mousasi
Forrest Griffin pushes Mousasi's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Mousasi wraps his legs while he holds Forrest Griffin's head... Tight guard!
Mousasi is trying to counter now!
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Mousasi launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Griffin!
Griffin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Mousasi's head
Those punches are hitting! Mousasi covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Gegard Mousasi 's Right cheek
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Forrest Griffin attempts a sweep single...
Gegard Mousasi was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Inside leg kick from Mousasi
that goes awry.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Griffin doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Mousasi!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Mousasi against the cage
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes Mousasi forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi jump forward with his knee rising
hard impact to the face!!! that strike sents Forrest Griffin to the mat
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Right eye
Mousasi is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Mousasi and Griffin are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Mousasi launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Mousasi is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Gegard Mousasi steps back and allows Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Griffin launches a furious hook!
Mousasi ducks under and pushes Forrest Griffin creating some space.
Griffin misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
Griffin steps backwards away from Gegard Mousasi . He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi launches a knee while holding Griffin's in a double underhooks...
Forrest Griffin pushes Gegard Mousasi and that knee goes nowhere!
Gegard Mousasi moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Gegard Mousasi moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Left cheek
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Forrest Griffin gets control of Gegard Mousasi 's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Gegard Mousasi shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gegard Mousasi is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Forrest Griffin gets the advantage
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Mousasi
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Mousasi
Mousasi tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Gegard Mousasi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Gegard Mousasi in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi 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!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mousasi suddenly holds Forrest Griffin's arm and tries an armbar!
Griffin can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Gegard Mousasi !
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Gegard Mousasi is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Mousasi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mousasi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Gegard Mousasi to fight back!
Gegard Mousasi moves to better his position on the ground...
Gegard Mousasi viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Mousasi tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Griffin struggles and frees his leg!
Gegard Mousasi is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gegard Mousasi tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Gegard Mousasi manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Gegard Mousasi is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Gegard Mousasi is holding Forrest Griffin's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Gegard Mousasi ! That one hits Gegard Mousasi left cheek like a hammer!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gegard Mousasi has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Mousasi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Mousasi measures the resilience of Griffin's chin with an uppercut while Griffin lands some great crosses.
Mousasi wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Mousasi towards Forrest Griffin's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Griffin got to be more careful now
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin launches a furious knee!
Gegard Mousasi blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Griffin misses a step and Gegard Mousasi sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gegard Mousasi tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Gegard Mousasi 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 Gegard Mousasi
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Brutal knees to Griffin's face, followed by knees to the body from Gegard Mousasi !
Bang! Griffin can take many more shots like that!
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mousasi is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Forrest Griffin's face!
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gegard Mousasi 's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mousasi.
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Left eye
Mousasi avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Mousasi has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Gegard Mousasi
surprises Griffin!
Griffin's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is a bloody mess!
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Mousasi doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mousasi who put distance between them
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Mousasi is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Mousasi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gegard Mousasi tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gegard Mousasi who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Griffin's blood making stains in the mat.
Gegard Mousasi fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee
Griffin got hit in the abdomen, Griffin was holding his adbomen in pain
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
One, two, three! Mousasi doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on Griffin's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mousasi is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Mousasi brings Forrest Griffin to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Mousasi
Griffin doesn't stop bleeding.
Griffin struggles on the ground and tries to break Gegard Mousasi 's guard...
Mousasi doesn't want to free his opponent and Griffin continues in closed guard
Mousasi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin is in closed guard... Mousasi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Gegard Mousasi is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mousasi fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Forrest Griffin's arm and tries an armbar!
Griffin struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Griffin struggles to free himself
Griffin struggles to free himself
Mousasi is locking that Armbar...
Mousasi secures the lock while Forrest Griffin refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Gegard Mousasi by Submission (Armbar) at 2:52 Round 3
Statistics: Gegard Mousasi
Punches 17/20 (85%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 11/16 (69%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/18 (83%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 304 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 5/11 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/8 (62%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 330 s
Mousasi's big debut against bigger guys and he comes out looking lovely. Just fucking lovely.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!