Post by The Sandmen on May 31, 2013 12:34:48 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
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.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Griffin and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Arlovski stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Forrest Griffin is coming in again!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Griffin lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Andrei Arlovski! Brilliant slam!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Forrest Griffin work his BJJ game.
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Stand up! This is what Arlovski's cornermen are shouting. Forrest Griffin is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Griffin misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
Arlovski shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Solid shots!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Forrest Griffin pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Griffin jumps and tries to free his leg! Arlovski doesn't allow this but Forrest Griffin is able to get half guard here.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to close the guard.
Arlovski put Forrest Griffin in closed guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Arlovski breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
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 Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
The 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Forrest Griffin tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Griffin, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Forrest Griffin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
Arlovski holds Forrest Griffin arms and counters his opponent punches.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin is in closed guard... Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Arlovski is taking this opportunity to rest.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Forrest Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Arlovski creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Griffin.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Andrei Arlovski's cheek! Arlovski stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Griffin is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski 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
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Griffin was hit by a bus!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and moves laterally.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Forrest Griffin towards Arlovski
Griffin misses the target terribly
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Griffin to try and defend better.
Griffin's Mouth is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Arlovski was not ready to fight a fighter of Forrest Griffin caliber.
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
taking Griffin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Arlovski dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Griffin from the ground!
Griffin's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Forrest Griffin
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to improve position.
Arlovski adjusts and closes his guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Andrei Arlovski tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Griffin is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Forrest Griffin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Griffin measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Forrest Griffin.
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Round 3
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Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises Arlovski!
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Arlovski leads with a punch
Forrest Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Arlovski seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Forrest Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
Griffin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
Griffin moves aside and dodges.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Griffin's chin! That stops Griffin in his tracks!
Andrei Arlovski chases Griffin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Griffin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski chases Griffin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Griffin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Griffin throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to close the guard.
Arlovski put Forrest Griffin in closed guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 Arlovski
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
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 Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Andrei Arlovski throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls him over and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Griffin control.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
Griffin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Griffin
Arlovski tries to move to full mount
Arlovski succeeds
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Arlovski catch Forrest Griffin's left arm and tries a kimura
Forrest Griffin holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Andrei Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Griffin tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Some nice shots from Andrei Arlovski
that stun Griffin.
Griffin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Griffin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Griffin's ribs.
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Griffin.
It looks like Arlovski was hit by a bus!
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Forrest Griffin's cheek! Griffin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Arlovski is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Forrest Griffin to stand up.
Griffin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
taking Griffin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Griffin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Griffin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Arlovski doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Andrei Arlovski and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Forrest Griffin's cheek! Griffin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
This is over! That impact from Andrei Arlovski has left Griffin laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punch) at 2:27 Round 4
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 13/23 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 54/71 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Forrest Griffin was dominating this fight early. Then Arlovski came back late in the fight and destroyed him. Good fight.
Andrei Arlovski looks very relaxed.
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.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Griffin and Arlovski move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Arlovski stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Forrest Griffin is coming in again!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Griffin lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Andrei Arlovski! Brilliant slam!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Forrest Griffin work his BJJ game.
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Andrei Arlovski closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Andrei Arlovski...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Stand up! This is what Arlovski's cornermen are shouting. Forrest Griffin is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Arlovski's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Arlovski uses his forearms to block the impact!
Griffin misses a step and Andrei Arlovski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Arlovski's face
Arlovski shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Andrei Arlovski
Solid shots!
Arlovski has a small cut in his Right cheek
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Forrest Griffin pushes Andrei Arlovski against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Griffin jumps and tries to free his leg! Arlovski doesn't allow this but Forrest Griffin is able to get half guard here.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski 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.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Arlovski tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to close the guard.
Arlovski put Forrest Griffin in closed guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Arlovski breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Andrei Arlovski
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 Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
The 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Forrest Griffin tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Griffin, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Forrest Griffin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Andrei Arlovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Arlovski ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Forrest Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Andrei Arlovski can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Griffin's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
Arlovski holds Forrest Griffin arms and counters his opponent punches.
Arlovski tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin is in closed guard... Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Arlovski is taking this opportunity to rest.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Arlovski's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Forrest Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) is cheering him!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Andrei Arlovski
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Arlovski creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Griffin.
Andrei Arlovski gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Arlovski blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Andrei Arlovski's cheek! Arlovski stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Griffin is standing while Arlovski is on the ground on his back
Andrei Arlovski 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
Back to the beginning! Andrei Arlovski is standing now.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Arlovski.
It looks like Griffin was hit by a bus!
Andrei Arlovski fakes a move and moves laterally.
Andrei Arlovski tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
Andrei Arlovski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a flying knee from Forrest Griffin towards Arlovski
Griffin misses the target terribly
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Andrei Arlovski tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Andrei Arlovski
that forces Griffin to try and defend better.
Griffin's Mouth is beginning to swell
Terrible one sided match... Arlovski was not ready to fight a fighter of Forrest Griffin caliber.
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
taking Griffin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Arlovski dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Griffin from the ground!
Griffin's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left cheek
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Forrest Griffin
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to improve position.
Arlovski adjusts and closes his guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Andrei Arlovski tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Griffin is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Andrei Arlovski pushes Forrest Griffin down and prevents his attempts to escape
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Andrei Arlovski throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Griffin breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Griffin measures the resilience of Arlovski's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Arlovski's side.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Arlovski
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Forrest Griffin.
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Round 3
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Arlovski looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Arlovski.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises Arlovski!
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Arlovski leads with a punch
Forrest Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Andrei Arlovski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Arlovski seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Incredible haymaker from Andrei Arlovski!
You can see Forrest Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
Griffin's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
Griffin moves aside and dodges.
Andrei Arlovski throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Griffin's chin! That stops Griffin in his tracks!
Andrei Arlovski chases Griffin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Griffin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski chases Griffin and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Griffin steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Griffin throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Arlovski goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski tries to close the guard.
Arlovski put Forrest Griffin in closed guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Arlovski
Arlovski tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
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 Arlovski
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Arlovski.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
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 Arlovski
Andrei Arlovski attempts to move to full guard
Andrei Arlovski manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Arlovski
Griffin is in closed guard... Arlovski tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Andrei Arlovski throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Griffin has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Andrei Arlovski in his guard...
Andrei Arlovski rolls him over and takes his back!
Arlovski is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has Arlovski controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Arlovski is unable to move under Griffin control.
Arlovski is trying to counter now!
Arlovski is looking to end this fight with strikes
Griffin anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Andrei Arlovski is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Andrei Arlovski is in open guard over Griffin
Arlovski tries to move to full mount
Arlovski succeeds
Andrei Arlovski is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Arlovski catch Forrest Griffin's left arm and tries a kimura
Forrest Griffin holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Andrei Arlovski 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 Arlovski
Griffin tries to stand up!
Arlovski doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Hartwall Areena (Helsinki, Finland) are cheering for the fighters.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Andrei Arlovski is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Some nice shots from Andrei Arlovski
that stun Griffin.
Griffin's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Andrei Arlovski has found an opening in the defense of Griffin, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Griffin's ribs.
Arlovski moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Griffin with a double overhooks!
Arlovski feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Griffin.
It looks like Arlovski was hit by a bus!
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Forrest Griffin's cheek! Griffin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Arlovski is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Arlovski launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Arlovski is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Arlovski moves backwards and gestures for Forrest Griffin to stand up.
Griffin climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Andrei Arlovski launches a rapid series of punches
taking Griffin from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Arlovski throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Griffin seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Griffin wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Arlovski doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Andrei Arlovski and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Andrei Arlovski is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Andrei Arlovski launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Forrest Griffin's cheek! Griffin stumbles and the falls to the mat!
This is over! That impact from Andrei Arlovski has left Griffin laying flat on the mat!
Winner is Andrei Arlovski by KO (Punch) at 2:27 Round 4
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 13/23 (57%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 615 s
Statistics: Andrei Arlovski
Punches 54/71 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 15/23 (65%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 607 s
Forrest Griffin was dominating this fight early. Then Arlovski came back late in the fight and destroyed him. Good fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!