Post by The Sandmen on Aug 18, 2014 13:09:03 GMT -5
Aleksander Emelianenko glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Forrest Griffin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Forrest Griffin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aleksander and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aleksander grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Griffin struggles... Aleksander Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Griffin
falls short.
Griffin launches a kick
but Aleksander Emelianenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aleksander with a double overhooks!
Griffin leads with a punch
Aleksander Emelianenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Aleksander decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aleksander moves back and takes a deep breath.
Crisp uppercut by Aleksander followed by a hard jab
Griffin deflects the blows.
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Griffin moves forward and holds Aleksander
The fighters are clinching.
Aleksander tries to take Forrest Griffin to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Griffin is with is back on the ground now.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Aleksander Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes Forrest Griffin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Forrest Griffin struggles not allowing Aleksander Emelianenko improve his position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Aleksander
He succeeds!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aleksander tries to cover his face,
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aleksander is trying to counter now!
Aleksander tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Griffin in the side of the head
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander fires a barrage of punches at Griffin's head!
The punches go wide.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aleksander tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
Forrest Griffin wraps his arms around Aleksander's arms and counters the punches.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Forrest Griffin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Forrest Griffin doesn't defend himself!
Griffin has a small cut in his Nose
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin 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 Aleksander's moves.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to open Griffin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Aleksander Emelianenko. Griffin is unable to cover himself now!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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 full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aleksander's being punished here!
Aleksander has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Aleksander Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Forrest Griffin 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
Aleksander tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Griffin showing excellent timing, blasts Aleksander Emelianenko with a right hand.
Aleksander steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Aleksander Emelianenko to fight back!
Forrest Griffin paws at Aleksander.
Aleksander answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aleksander into his guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko forces Forrest Griffin to open his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Aleksander
He succeeds!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Aleksander is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Griffin throws a lazy kick
Aleksander blocks and keeps his distance.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aleksander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Aleksander
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Aleksander.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
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 Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin suddenly holds Aleksander Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Aleksander can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Aleksander.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Aleksander Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Aleksander Emelianenko. 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.
Aleksander Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aleksander into his guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander throws a few hammer fists to the face of Forrest Griffin
Solid shots!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander 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.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Aleksander.
Aleksander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Aleksander Emelianenko. 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Griffin throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that lands on Aleksander Emelianenko's leg.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Aleksander!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Aleksander against the cage
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Aleksander Emelianenko
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aleksander struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Aleksander Emelianenko seems frustrated.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aleksander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Aleksander
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Aleksander Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Aleksander Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander
Forrest Griffin slides his arm under Aleksander Emelianenko's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Aleksander Emelianenko pulls down on Forrest Griffin's hand and staves off danger
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Aleksander Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Aleksander Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aleksander Emelianenko is opening up on Griffin and raining down combinations!
Griffin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Aleksander Emelianenko gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin goes to the body...
He punishes Aleksander's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Aleksander.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Aleksander Emelianenko and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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 side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter Aleksander's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander tries to show some ground skills
Aleksander Emelianenko put Griffin in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko 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.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg
Forrest Griffin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aleksander's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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 side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aleksander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander 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 side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Aleksander Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander
Aleksander is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Aleksander Emelianenko 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.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aleksander has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander with one hook in
Aleksander is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Griffin tries to use some of his tricky moves but Griffin's is smart enough to counter him.
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander with one hook in
Aleksander has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Aleksander is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Aleksander manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Griffin launches a kick
Aleksander checks it and keeps distance.
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises Aleksander!
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Aleksander Emelianenko's punches
Aleksander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Aleksander has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Aleksander Emelianenko stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Aleksander Emelianenko's Left cheek
Griffin moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Aleksander's thigh!
Aleksander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Aleksander Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left Aleksander staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
Aleksander stumbles backwards staggered and Forrest Griffin launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Aleksander is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Aleksander Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Forrest Griffin!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Aleksander Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Aleksander's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Aleksander's head
Those punches are hitting! Aleksander covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Aleksander's face while in the clinch!
Aleksander can't take many more shots like those!
Aleksander hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Forrest Griffin has left Aleksander unconscious! What a finish by Forrest Griffin!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by KO (Punches) at 0:41 Round 4
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 23/49 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 20/27 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/16 (94%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 545 s
A neat example of the difference between the hot rookies and the legit vets. Aleksander was very winning early, but Forrest fought through it and came back and took over, showing the kid how it was done.
Forrest Griffin looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Forrest Griffin is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aleksander and Griffin move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aleksander grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Griffin struggles... Aleksander Emelianenko is unable to take him down
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Griffin
falls short.
Griffin launches a kick
but Aleksander Emelianenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aleksander with a double overhooks!
Griffin leads with a punch
Aleksander Emelianenko avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Aleksander decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aleksander moves back and takes a deep breath.
Crisp uppercut by Aleksander followed by a hard jab
Griffin deflects the blows.
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Griffin moves forward and holds Aleksander
The fighters are clinching.
Aleksander tries to take Forrest Griffin to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Griffin is with is back on the ground now.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Aleksander Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes Forrest Griffin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Forrest Griffin struggles not allowing Aleksander Emelianenko improve his position.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Aleksander
He succeeds!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Aleksander's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aleksander tries to cover his face,
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aleksander is trying to counter now!
Aleksander tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Griffin in the side of the head
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander fires a barrage of punches at Griffin's head!
The punches go wide.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aleksander tries to open up Forrest Griffin's defense faking a few punches.
Forrest Griffin wraps his arms around Aleksander's arms and counters the punches.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Aleksander Emelianenko uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Forrest Griffin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Forrest Griffin doesn't defend himself!
Griffin has a small cut in his Nose
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin 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 Aleksander's moves.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to open Griffin's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Aleksander Emelianenko. Griffin is unable to cover himself now!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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 full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aleksander's being punished here!
Aleksander has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Aleksander Emelianenko is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Forrest Griffin 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
Aleksander tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Griffin showing excellent timing, blasts Aleksander Emelianenko with a right hand.
Aleksander steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Aleksander Emelianenko to fight back!
Forrest Griffin paws at Aleksander.
Aleksander answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aleksander into his guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander Emelianenko looks to posture up and open Forrest Griffin's guard...
Aleksander Emelianenko forces Forrest Griffin to open his guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Aleksander Emelianenko is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Aleksander
He succeeds!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Aleksander is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Griffin throws a lazy kick
Aleksander blocks and keeps his distance.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aleksander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Aleksander
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Aleksander.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
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 Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin suddenly holds Aleksander Emelianenko's arm and tries an armbar!
Aleksander can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Aleksander.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Aleksander Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Aleksander Emelianenko. 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.
Aleksander Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aleksander into his guard.
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander throws a few hammer fists to the face of Forrest Griffin
Solid shots!
Aleksander Emelianenko is in closed guard over Griffin
Aleksander is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander 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.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Good looking punches from Forrest Griffin on the ground
They could take their toll on Aleksander.
Aleksander's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Aleksander Emelianenko. 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 Nokia Arena (Tel Aviv, Israel) are cheering for the fighters.
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Griffin throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Inside leg kick from Griffin
that lands on Aleksander Emelianenko's leg.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Forrest Griffin can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Aleksander!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Aleksander against the cage
Aleksander Emelianenko pushes away Griffin trying to keep the fight at striking range
Griffin doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Aleksander Emelianenko
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aleksander struggles and launches a few punches to Griffin's head
Nothing from this... Aleksander Emelianenko seems frustrated.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aleksander is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Aleksander
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Aleksander Emelianenko down and prevents his attempts to escape
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Aleksander Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander
Forrest Griffin slides his arm under Aleksander Emelianenko's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Aleksander Emelianenko pulls down on Forrest Griffin's hand and staves off danger
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Aleksander Emelianenko jumps back and jabs
Griffin seems staggered and Aleksander Emelianenko runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aleksander Emelianenko is opening up on Griffin and raining down combinations!
Griffin doesn't look worried as he defends.
Aleksander Emelianenko gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin goes to the body...
He punishes Aleksander's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Aleksander.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin grapple with Aleksander Emelianenko and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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 side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter Aleksander's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander tries to show some ground skills
Aleksander Emelianenko put Griffin in half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Aleksander
Aleksander Emelianenko 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.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Forrest Griffin tries to free his leg
Forrest Griffin uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aleksander's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander measures the resilience of Griffin's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Griffin's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko 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 side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aleksander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander 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 side mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Aleksander Emelianenko
Aleksander Emelianenko tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Aleksander Emelianenko to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander
Aleksander is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Aleksander Emelianenko 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.
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aleksander has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander with one hook in
Aleksander is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Griffin tries to use some of his tricky moves but Griffin's is smart enough to counter him.
Griffin is in rear mount over Aleksander with one hook in
Aleksander has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Aleksander is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Aleksander manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Griffin launches a kick
Aleksander checks it and keeps distance.
Aleksander misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises Aleksander!
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Aleksander Emelianenko's punches
Aleksander is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Aleksander has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Aleksander Emelianenko stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Aleksander Emelianenko's Left cheek
Griffin moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Aleksander's thigh!
Aleksander seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
Aleksander Emelianenko is a bloody mess!
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
That punishment by Forrest Griffin has left Aleksander staggered! Forrest Griffin should try push forward now and finish this!
Aleksander stumbles backwards staggered and Forrest Griffin launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Aleksander is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
Aleksander Emelianenko seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Forrest Griffin!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Aleksander Emelianenko's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Forrest Griffin's prefered weapon is his fearsome clinch strikes. Aleksander's need to think if he has the right gameplan if he thought to exchange there.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Aleksander's head
Those punches are hitting! Aleksander covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Aleksander's face while in the clinch!
Aleksander can't take many more shots like those!
Aleksander hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Forrest Griffin has left Aleksander unconscious! What a finish by Forrest Griffin!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by KO (Punches) at 0:41 Round 4
Statistics: Aleksander Emelianenko
Punches 10/30 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 23/49 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 545 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 20/27 (74%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/16 (94%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 545 s
A neat example of the difference between the hot rookies and the legit vets. Aleksander was very winning early, but Forrest fought through it and came back and took over, showing the kid how it was done.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!