Post by The Sandmen on Sept 8, 2014 16:37:06 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Shogun Rua 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.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Griffin and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
Griffin ducks that one.
Forrest Griffin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Griffin is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Forrest Griffin
Griffin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Griffin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Shogun Rua is coming in again!
Griffin's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Griffin with punches
Griffin reels from the strikes.
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Griffin just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Griffin is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Forrest Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Shogun Rua 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!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Shogun Rua 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua 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!
Griffin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Forrest Griffin is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
that visibly pains Griffin.
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Griffin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Superb haymaker by Shogun
that lands on Griffin's face like a cannon ball!
Forrest Griffin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Forrest Griffin.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Here comes Shogun Rua with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Griffin's ribs!
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Griffin staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Forrest Griffin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Griffin stumbles backwards staggered and Shogun Rua launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Griffin is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Griffin laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Left eye
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Punches) at 1:17 Round 2
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 58 s
Griffin was doing well early then faded hard and fast for no apparent reason. I think he got hit with something deadly and he just died. A big win for Rua, earning a title shot.
Shogun Rua 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.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Griffin and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun launches a stiff jab!
Griffin ducks that one.
Forrest Griffin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Shogun may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Shogun Rua's Mouth
Shogun looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
Shogun is on the receiving end of a great combo by Griffin.
Griffin is holding Shogun Rua's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shogun Rua shows great balance while pushing away Forrest Griffin
Griffin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Griffin stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Shogun Rua is coming in again!
Griffin's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin launches a kick
but Shogun Rua avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Shogun Rua attempts to cut off Griffin with punches
Griffin reels from the strikes.
Shogun Rua's mind is definitely in the fight, Griffin just got nailed! Shogun Rua saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Griffin is going to have a headache after this one.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Forrest Griffin's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Forrest Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Shogun tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Shogun Rua 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!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
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
Shogun Rua 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shogun Rua 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!
Griffin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin kicks his legs trying to keep Shogun Rua away.
Shogun Rua takes a kick to the body.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Forrest Griffin launches an up-kick intended for Shogun Rua's head...
Shogun leans out of the way.
Shogun is standing while Griffin is on the ground on his back
Shogun launches a kick to Griffin's thigh
Loud pop!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Shogun Rua. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Forrest Griffin is standing now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Griffin fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shogun sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin misses a step and Shogun Rua sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Shogun Rua
that visibly pains Griffin.
Shogun Rua tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Griffin is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Shogun Rua is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Shogun
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Shogun throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Superb haymaker by Shogun
that lands on Griffin's face like a cannon ball!
Forrest Griffin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Shogun moves forward looking for some action
Shogun Rua shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shogun takes a break to breathe while holding Forrest Griffin.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Here comes Shogun Rua with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Griffin's ribs!
Hard blow to Griffin's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Shogun Rua has left Griffin staggered! Shogun Rua should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Shogun can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Shogun decides to launch some tentative punches
Shogun Rua takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Forrest Griffin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Shogun Rua!
Griffin stumbles backwards staggered and Shogun Rua launches aggressively over his opponent throwing some wild punches!
Griffin is knocked down after a couple of punches, hitting the mat hard! Is he out?
This is over! That impact from Shogun Rua has left Griffin laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Left eye
Winner is Shogun Rua by KO (Punches) at 1:17 Round 2
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 6/9 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 168 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 13/19 (68%)
Kicks 8/8 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 58 s
Griffin was doing well early then faded hard and fast for no apparent reason. I think he got hit with something deadly and he just died. A big win for Rua, earning a title shot.
x8 
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!