Post by The Sandmen on Apr 15, 2013 17:55:17 GMT -5
Gray Maynard is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Tyson Griffin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Gray Maynard and Tyson Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tyson Griffin and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tyson Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maynard is holding Tyson Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Griffin's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Maynard leans back...
He clobbers Tyson Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tyson Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Griffin tries to show some ground skills
Tyson Griffin put Maynard in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Maynard tries to counter Griffin's moves on the ground.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard looks to posture up and open Tyson Griffin's guard...
Tyson Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
Maynard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyson Griffin controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Gray Maynard moves to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Maynard 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.
Maynard misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gray Maynard
Solid shots!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gray Maynard blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maynard's being punished here!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Gray Maynard work his BJJ game.
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maynard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard 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.
Griffin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Tyson Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Tyson Griffin tries to free his leg
Gray Maynard moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
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 Maynard's head
Nothing from this... Tyson Griffin seems frustrated.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Tyson Griffin's ribs!
Griffin struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin is launching some bone breaking punches to Maynard's ribs while in the clinch.
Maynard blocks.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tyson Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 2
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Griffin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Tyson Griffin's ribs!
Tyson Griffin's ribs shows the damage! Gray Maynard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Maynard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Griffin pummels back into position.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Tyson Griffin hovers above Maynard
Good punches to Maynard's body.
That punishment by Tyson Griffin has left Maynard staggered! Tyson Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Griffin knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Gray Maynard is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Tyson Griffin has left Maynard laying flat on the mat!
Maynard's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Tyson Griffin by KO (GnP) at 1:00 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 254 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 254 s
Damnit. This was a good fight that ended in a flash KO and I missed most of it. Child called, and the pace of this fight lead me to believe I had some time, so as I was trying to figure out what she was talking about, this one ended. Fast, hard, and naughty. Well, ok, not naughty, but both guys were doing damage, and if this kept on course, it would have taken fight of the night. As is, it probably sits a close second, but great show by both guys. I would be interested in a rematch at some point in the future when the situation calls for it.
Tyson Griffin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
=========================================
Gray Maynard and Tyson Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tyson Griffin and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tyson Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maynard is holding Tyson Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Griffin's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Maynard leans back...
He clobbers Tyson Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tyson Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Griffin tries to show some ground skills
Tyson Griffin put Maynard in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Maynard tries to counter Griffin's moves on the ground.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard looks to posture up and open Tyson Griffin's guard...
Tyson Griffin has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
Maynard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyson Griffin controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Gray Maynard moves to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Maynard 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.
Maynard misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gray Maynard
Solid shots!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gray Maynard blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Maynard's being punished here!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Gray Maynard work his BJJ game.
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maynard's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard 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.
Griffin moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Tyson Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Maynard
Tyson Griffin tries to free his leg
Gray Maynard moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Karen Demirchyan Complex (Yerevan, Armenia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
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 Maynard's head
Nothing from this... Tyson Griffin seems frustrated.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Tyson Griffin's ribs!
Griffin struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin is launching some bone breaking punches to Maynard's ribs while in the clinch.
Maynard blocks.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tyson Griffin, but it's close.
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Round 2
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This match is even... This could go the distance.
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Griffin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard launches a few hard punches to Tyson Griffin's ribs!
Tyson Griffin's ribs shows the damage! Gray Maynard is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Maynard gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Griffin pummels back into position.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Tyson Griffin hovers above Maynard
Good punches to Maynard's body.
That punishment by Tyson Griffin has left Maynard staggered! Tyson Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Griffin knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Gray Maynard is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Tyson Griffin has left Maynard laying flat on the mat!
Maynard's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Tyson Griffin by KO (GnP) at 1:00 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 254 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/8 (12%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 254 s
Damnit. This was a good fight that ended in a flash KO and I missed most of it. Child called, and the pace of this fight lead me to believe I had some time, so as I was trying to figure out what she was talking about, this one ended. Fast, hard, and naughty. Well, ok, not naughty, but both guys were doing damage, and if this kept on course, it would have taken fight of the night. As is, it probably sits a close second, but great show by both guys. I would be interested in a rematch at some point in the future when the situation calls for it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!