Post by The Sandmen on Jan 3, 2014 12:57:28 GMT -5
Gray Maynard is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Tyson Griffin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
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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 tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard won't budge, forcing Griffin to pull guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
Maynard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Gray Maynard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gray Maynard moves to better his position on the ground...
Gray Maynard viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
0:30 Round 1 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maynard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin goes for an armbar!
Gray Maynard breaks the lock and pushes away Tyson Griffin, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tyson Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Gray Maynard!
Griffin dodges!
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Gray Maynard!
You can see Tyson Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Maynard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Gray Maynard seems frustrated.
Tyson Griffin pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Tyson Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard showing excellent timing, blasts Tyson Griffin with a right hand.
Griffin steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Maynard steps forward
Tyson Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Maynard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Every time Tyson Griffin attempts to get inside
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard leads with a punch
Tyson Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nice punch by Gray Maynard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tyson Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Griffin moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tyson Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tyson Griffin and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Maynard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Maynard is clinching with Griffin.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin pushes off of Gray Maynard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Maynard stumbles backwards but Tyson Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Gray Maynard seems frustrated.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Tyson Griffin grapple with Gray Maynard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Tyson Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Tyson Griffin storms over Maynard with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Griffin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Maynard's face with his elbows!
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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyson Griffin is in open 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 open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
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,
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Maynard is holding Tyson Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin shows great balance while pushing away Gray Maynard
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Maynard steps forward
Tyson Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Maynard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Maynard launches a stiff jab!
Griffin ducks that one.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Griffin avoids a dangerous strike from Maynard
and counters with a solid straight!
A right hand from Gray Maynard
surprises Griffin!
Griffin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Griffin is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray 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.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Tyson Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Griffin drills Gray Maynard's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Tyson Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Maynard is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Tyson Griffin has left Maynard laying flat on the mat!
Maynard's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Left cheek
Winner is Tyson Griffin by KO (Elbows) at 2:17 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Vintage Tyson. Fifty Shades of Gray Maynard is now Fifty Shades of Black and Blue.
Tyson Griffin is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Gray Maynard and Tyson Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard won't budge, forcing Griffin to pull guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
Maynard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Gray Maynard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maynard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gray Maynard moves to better his position on the ground...
Gray Maynard viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Griffin
0:30 Round 1 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maynard is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin goes for an armbar!
Gray Maynard breaks the lock and pushes away Tyson Griffin, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Tyson Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Brutal-looking high kick from Gray Maynard!
Griffin dodges!
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Gray Maynard!
You can see Tyson Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Griffin
Maynard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Gray Maynard seems frustrated.
Tyson Griffin pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Tyson Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard showing excellent timing, blasts Tyson Griffin with a right hand.
Griffin steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Maynard steps forward
Tyson Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Griffin decides to launch some tentative punches
Maynard launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Griffin with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Every time Tyson Griffin attempts to get inside
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard leads with a punch
Tyson Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nice punch by Gray Maynard
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Tyson Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Griffin moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Tyson Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Tyson Griffin and Maynard engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Maynard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Maynard is clinching with Griffin.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin pushes off of Gray Maynard and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Maynard stumbles backwards but Tyson Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Gray Maynard seems frustrated.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Tyson Griffin grapple with Gray Maynard and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Tyson Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Tyson Griffin storms over Maynard with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Griffin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Maynard's face with his elbows!
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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tyson Griffin is in open 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 open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
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,
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Maynard is holding Tyson Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin shows great balance while pushing away Gray Maynard
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Maynard steps forward
Tyson Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Maynard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Maynard launches a stiff jab!
Griffin ducks that one.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Griffin avoids a dangerous strike from Maynard
and counters with a solid straight!
A right hand from Gray Maynard
surprises Griffin!
Griffin's Forehead is beginning to swell
Griffin is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray 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.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Tyson Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Griffin drills Gray Maynard's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Tyson Griffin looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Tyson Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
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.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
Maynard is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
This is over! That impact from Tyson Griffin has left Maynard laying flat on the mat!
Maynard's Left cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Left cheek
Winner is Tyson Griffin by KO (Elbows) at 2:17 Round 2
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 192 s
Vintage Tyson. Fifty Shades of Gray Maynard is now Fifty Shades of Black and Blue.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!