Post by The Sandmen on Apr 30, 2012 18:58:31 GMT -5
Alistair Overeem looks very relaxed.
Forrest Griffin 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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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alistair Overeem 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin circles out and slips free of Alistair Overeem's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Forrest Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Alistair Overeem is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Forrest Griffin gets the advantage
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Forrest Griffin is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair 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 closed guard over Alistair
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Forrest Griffin forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alistair uses his forearms to block the impact!
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Alistair.
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
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 Alistair
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alistair Overeem! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alistair Overeem doesn't defend himself!
Alistair has a small cut in his Nose
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Alistair
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Alistair
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair 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!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair Overeem 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.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alistair steps backwards away from Forrest Griffin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alistair doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes Alistair forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Those punches are hitting! Griffin covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Alistair Overeem and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair 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.
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Alistair.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Griffin is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Alistair's Forehead is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Griffin attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Alistair's kick.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Alistair receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Alistair hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair tries to take Forrest Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin pushes off of Alistair Overeem and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Alistair stumbles backwards but Forrest Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Forrest Griffin.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Forrest Griffin
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Forrest Griffin pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Forrest Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair Overeem's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Alistair's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that lands on Alistair Overeem's leg.
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Griffin steps backwards away from Alistair Overeem. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Alistair ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Alistair
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Alistair
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alistair is covering himself! Griffin tries to force the situation and Alistair clumsily gives his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Forrest Griffin work his BJJ game.
Forrest Griffin hovers above Alistair
Good punches to Alistair's body.
Alistair ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Alistair control.
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Alistair control.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Alistair's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair 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.
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Forrest Griffin throws his leg over Alistair Overeem's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Forrest Griffin's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
Alistair struggles to free himself
Alistair struggles to free himself
Griffin is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Alistair's eyes...
Alistair Overeem cannot defend with only one arm and taps to the choke!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
Nice effort tonight from Alistair Overeem who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Griffin's awesome performance was worth the money.
What a fight! I love my job!
Forrest Griffin 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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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alistair Overeem 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin circles out and slips free of Alistair Overeem's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Forrest Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Alistair Overeem is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Forrest Griffin gets the advantage
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Forrest Griffin is looking to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Alistair Overeem has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair 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 closed guard over Alistair
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Forrest Griffin looks to posture up and open Alistair Overeem's guard...
Forrest Griffin forces Alistair Overeem to open his guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Alistair
Alistair tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Alistair uses his forearms to block the impact!
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Alistair Overeem to fight back!
Alistair tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Griffin is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Alistair.
There is a small laceration on Alistair Overeem's Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
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 Alistair
Griffin gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alistair Overeem! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alistair Overeem doesn't defend himself!
Alistair has a small cut in his Nose
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Alistair
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Alistair's being punished here!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Alistair
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Alistair Overeem's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Alistair Overeem...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair Overeem tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair 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!
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair Overeem 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.
Alistair Overeem is in closed guard over Griffin
Alistair tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Alistair Overeem. 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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Alistair steps backwards away from Forrest Griffin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Alistair doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes Alistair forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Those punches are hitting! Griffin covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Alistair Overeem and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Alistair Overeem
Alistair 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.
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
deflected by Alistair.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Alistair Overeem tries to take advantage...
Alistair Overeem attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Alistair Overeem manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Alistair Overeem launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Alistair
Griffin is in closed guard... Alistair tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Alistair's Forehead is beginning to swell
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Griffin attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Alistair's kick.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Alistair receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Alistair hyper-extended his left leg
Alistair jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Alistair Overeem pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair tries to take Forrest Griffin down... Griffin stumbles backwards and Alistair Overeem launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Griffin's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin pushes off of Alistair Overeem and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Alistair stumbles backwards but Forrest Griffin chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alistair takes a break to breathe while holding Forrest Griffin.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alistair decides to launch some tentative punches
Alistair Overeem takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Alistair Overeem fakes a punch and launches himself over Forrest Griffin
Great move by Alistair who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Forrest Griffin pushes away Alistair trying to keep the fight at striking range
Alistair doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Forrest Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Alistair Overeem's ribs!
Alistair Overeem's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Crushing shot to Alistair's body! He's holding his side
The fighters are clinching.
Alistair Overeem slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that lands on Alistair Overeem's leg.
Alistair Overeem moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Griffin steps backwards away from Alistair Overeem. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alistair goes down.
Alistair ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Alistair
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Griffin moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Alistair
Griffin launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Alistair is covering himself! Griffin tries to force the situation and Alistair clumsily gives his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Forrest Griffin work his BJJ game.
Forrest Griffin hovers above Alistair
Good punches to Alistair's body.
Alistair ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Alistair control.
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Alistair control.
Alistair clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Alistair Overeem
Solid shots!
Alistair's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Alistair 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.
Griffin is in rear mount over Alistair
Forrest Griffin throws his leg over Alistair Overeem's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Forrest Griffin's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke from Forrest Griffin appears to be unbreakable
Alistair's Chin is beginning to swell
Alistair struggles to free himself
Alistair struggles to free himself
Griffin is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Alistair's eyes...
Alistair Overeem cannot defend with only one arm and taps to the choke!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 4:17 Round 2
Statistics: Alistair Overeem
Punches 5/9 (56%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 279 s
Nice effort tonight from Alistair Overeem who was thinking of the fans besides the fight itself.
People at Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) will not regret paying for this ticket. Griffin's awesome performance was worth the money.
What a fight! I love my job!
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!