Post by The Sandmen on Oct 4, 2015 17:55:58 GMT -5
Rashad Evans doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Forrest Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
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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Rashad Evans and Forrest Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rashad Evans and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Evans has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Evans leads with a punch
Forrest Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Forrest Griffin
Evans checks it.
Griffin misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Evans
grazes the chin of Griffin.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Evans is with is back on the ground now.
Evans's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Griffin blocks them effectively.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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 2:25 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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 Evans
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evans misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans 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 4:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin moves on the ground
Forrest Griffin moves to side mount
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans'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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Rashad Evans, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes Evans stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Forrest Griffin is not able to stop Griffin ground skills and Rashad Evans moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Griffin
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Forrest Griffin shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Forrest Griffin breaks that americana attempt!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Griffin throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Rashad Evans
surprises Griffin!
A right hand from Rashad Evans
gets deflected.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Forrest Griffin is in Evans open guard now
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Evans 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!
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Evans! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Evans is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans holds Forrest Griffin's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans 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!
Rashad Evans is in side 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
Evans tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Middle kick from Griffin.
The kick just misses.
Griffin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal combination from Forrest Griffin!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Rashad Evans slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Evans throws a lazy kick
Griffin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
A furious flurry of punches from Forrest Griffin
puts Evans in a world of hurt!
A wicked punch by Forrest Griffin
rocks Evans!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Forrest Griffin
that visibly pains Evans.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Evans's ribs.
Evans pushes Forrest Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
that nearly tags Griffin.
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Evans moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans grab one of Forrest Griffin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Griffin done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
It's deep! Rashad Evans cannot escape and taps before going out!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (Standing Guillotine) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/25 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 26/28 (93%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 521 s
That's how Forrest does that. And this is how this fight went down.
Forrest Griffin raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
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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Rashad Evans and Forrest Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Rashad Evans and Griffin engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Evans has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and counters with a solid straight!
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Evans's chin
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Evans leads with a punch
Forrest Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Forrest Griffin
Evans checks it.
Griffin misses a step and Rashad Evans sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Evans
grazes the chin of Griffin.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Evans jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rashad Evans pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Rashad Evans to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Evans is with is back on the ground now.
Evans's Mouth is beginning to swell
Evans has a small cut in his Mouth
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Rashad Evans closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Griffin breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans launches a few weak punches
Griffin blocks them effectively.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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 2:25 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Evans 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 Evans
Forrest Griffin tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin breaks the closed guard of Rashad Evans and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Rashad Evans sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Evans misses a step and Forrest Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Evans from the side mount!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Evans goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Evans tries to close his guard around Griffin
He is not able to do it
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
Evans ties him up.
Griffin clumsily fails here and it's time for Rashad Evans to fight back!
Evans 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 4:05 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin moves on the ground
Forrest Griffin moves to side mount
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans tries to escape from the full mount...
Forrest Griffin is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Rashad Evans...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans'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 ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Rashad Evans, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes Evans stumble back!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rashad Evans!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Forrest Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Evans's face!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rashad Evans 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 Rashad Evans
Evans tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Evans's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evans has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Evans is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Rashad Evans 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Forrest Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Evans into his guard.
Rashad Evans is in closed guard over Griffin
Rashad Evans tries to pass Forrest Griffin's guard...
Rashad Evans manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in half guard over Griffin
Evans launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Forrest Griffin is not able to stop Griffin ground skills and Rashad Evans moves to side mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Evans can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Evans blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rashad Evans looks to counter!
Rashad Evans launches a few punches to Griffin
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Rashad Evans is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Forrest Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Rashad Evans is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Evans's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Evans's side.
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Rashad Evans takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Forrest Griffin shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Forrest Griffin breaks that americana attempt!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Forrest Griffin tries to pass Rashad Evans's guard...
Forrest Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Evans
Rashad Evans attempts to move to full guard
Rashad Evans manages to switch to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin is in closed guard... Evans tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
Rashad Evans is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Rashad Evans in his guard...
Rashad Evans keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Griffin throws a low kick
Rashad Evans blocks.
Forrest Griffin gets sloppy and Rashad Evans tries to take advantage...
A right hand from Rashad Evans
surprises Griffin!
A right hand from Rashad Evans
gets deflected.
Evans moves forward looking for some action
Forrest Griffin doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Griffin moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Evans with a double overhooks!
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rashad Evans is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Evans
Griffin struggles on the ground and tries to break Rashad Evans's guard...
Forrest Griffin is in Evans open guard now
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Evans
Evans 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!
Griffin tries to move to full mount
Griffin succeeds
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rashad Evans
Rashad Evans tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans
Griffin tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Evans! Griffin has one hook in and keeps working!
Griffin is in rear mount over Evans with one hook in
Evans is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Evans holds Forrest Griffin's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Rashad Evans is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Evans 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!
Rashad Evans is in side 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
Evans tries to stand up!
Griffin doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Forrest Griffin. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, Ohio) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rashad Evans's punches
Griffin is on the receiving end of a great combo by Evans.
Rashad Evans fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Forrest Griffin!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Rashad Evans's Forehead
Middle kick from Griffin.
The kick just misses.
Griffin goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Rashad Evans!
Griffin is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brutal combination from Forrest Griffin!
Evans is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
You can see Evans's blood making stains in the mat.
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.
Rashad Evans slightly pushes Griffin into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Evans avoids a dangerous strike from Griffin
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Evans throws a lazy kick
Griffin dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
A furious flurry of punches from Forrest Griffin
puts Evans in a world of hurt!
A wicked punch by Forrest Griffin
rocks Evans!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Solid kick to the leg from Forrest Griffin
that visibly pains Evans.
Rashad Evans's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Evans, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Evans's ribs.
Evans pushes Forrest Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Rashad Evans continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Nice punch by Rashad Evans
that nearly tags Griffin.
Griffin throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Rashad Evans is a bloody mess!
Evans moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Forrest Griffin moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Evans grab one of Forrest Griffin's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Griffin done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Poorly executed technique. Forrest Griffin looks to counter!
Forrest Griffin locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
It's deep! Rashad Evans cannot escape and taps before going out!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (Standing Guillotine) at 1:10 Round 4
Statistics: Rashad Evans
Punches 11/22 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/25 (64%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 26/28 (93%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 521 s
That's how Forrest does that. And this is how this fight went down.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!