Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2012 18:01:28 GMT -5
Don Frye looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Forrest Griffin glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Griffin wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Predator wants nothing of that and pushes Griffin.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Don Frye
Great move by Griffin who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
The Predator tries to dirty boxing while holds Griffin against cage
Griffin is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
The Predator grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Don Frye
Don Frye is in open guard over Griffin
The Predator moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin measures the resilience of The Predator's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Predator's side.
Hard blow to The Predator's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Don Frye is in open guard over Griffin
The Predator tries to jump to side mount.
Forrest Griffin jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Predator
The Predator 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.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Don Frye and moves to half guard
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator 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 Don Frye
Forrest Griffin is holding Don Frye's head and looking for angles...
Don Frye covers himself and blocks a powerful knee by his opponent!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Griffin is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Predator's ribs.
The Predator is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Don Frye manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
The Predator 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 half guard over The Predator
The Predator is moving on the ground...
Griffin tries to counter The Predator's moves on the ground.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling The Predator from the side mount!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator 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 Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator 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 trying to counter now!
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Don Frye...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator 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 full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Don Frye moves to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Griffin holds Don Frye and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
The Predator is fast enough to block that knee!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Stand up! This is what The Predator's cornermen are shouting. Forrest Griffin is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Don Frye's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Predator's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Body shots by Forrest Griffin
Solid blows to The Predator's abdomen.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye 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 Don Frye
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Don Frye...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Not a desiderable position that The Predator is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Predator is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The Predator goes to the body...
his punches graze Griffin's arm.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin grapple with Don Frye and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Don Frye falls hard on the mat with Forrest Griffin on top of him
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Predator
Griffin tries to escape from closed guard...
Griffin struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Forrest Griffin is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Predator
Don Frye 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.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The Predator is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Griffin doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Don Frye and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Predator's Forehead is beginning to swell
Don Frye shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over The Predator!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes The Predator against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Don Frye 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.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Don Frye embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
The Predator steps backwards away from Forrest Griffin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Griffin throws a lazy kick
The Predator blocks and keeps his distance.
The Predator clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Forrest Griffin takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Don Frye shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Don Frye breaks that americana attempt!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Griffin leans back...
He clobbers Don Frye's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Predator's being punished here!
The Predator's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
The Predator breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Griffin's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Don Frye is in half guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Don Frye is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around The Predator
He succeeds!
Don Frye is in closed guard over Griffin
Don Frye 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
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, UK) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin pushes Don Frye and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The Predator lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Griffin shows nice sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Don Frye gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Forrest Griffin attempts to cut off The Predator with punches
The Predator reels from the strikes.
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Predator.
Forrest Griffin's reflexes save him!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Griffin doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Don Frye attempts a sweep single...
Forrest Griffin was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Good front kick from Griffin!
The Predator stumbles backwards after that one!
The Predator wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Griffin doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
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.
Don Frye pushes Griffin against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
The Predator controls Forrest Griffin in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Griffin is hurt
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Don Frye 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 Don Frye
Griffin tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Griffin pushes Don Frye against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with The Predator's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Forrest Griffin pushes away The Predator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Predator stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. The Predator is clinching with Griffin.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Predator doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes The Predator forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Griffin doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Don Frye embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Griffin who put distance between them
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
Griffin is connecting with a few punches
The Predator has a small cut in his Mouth
Brutal-looking high kick from Don Frye!
Griffin dodges!
The Predator tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Griffin moves backwards and circles around Don Frye.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Forrest Griffin tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Forrest Griffin who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Griffin pushes away The Predator trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Predator stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin circles to get the center of the cage
Griffin is holding Don Frye's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Don Frye loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye is cooling the fight on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
The Predator has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
The Predator 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.
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Don Frye...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
The Predator tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Predator's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The Predator has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Terrible one sided match... The Predator was not ready to fight a fighter of Forrest Griffin caliber.
Don Frye 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 Don Frye
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over The Predator's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Predator doesn't fight back!
The Predator's Chin is beginning to swell
The Predator has a small cut in his Chin
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Griffin's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Don Frye continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Predator is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Predator
Don Frye continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Predator tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Predator
Griffin fires a barrage of punches at The Predator's head!
This is bad! Griffin is just pounding on Don Frye's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Predator
The Predator tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Predator
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Don Frye closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Don Frye continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Forrest Griffin is holding Don Frye's head and looking for angles...
Ouch! What a powerful knee by Forrest Griffin! That one hits Forrest Griffin cheek like a hammer!
The Predator's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Predator has a small cut in his Right cheek
The Predator seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Forrest Griffin positions himself and tries to finish this!
Forrest Griffin storms Don Frye's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Mario Yamasaki is asking Don Frye to defend himself!
Don Frye seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Don Frye
Griffin tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Don Frye
Don Frye is a bloody mess!
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Don Frye efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Judge: Don Frye 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Forrest Griffin 9 10 10: 29
Judge: Don Frye 9 9 9: 27
Judge: Forrest Griffin 10 10 10: 30
Judge: Don Frye 10 9 9: 28
Judge: Forrest Griffin 9 10 10: 29
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 3 (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Statistics: Don Frye
Punches 0/12 (0%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/17 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/41 (68%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 581 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!