Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2016 8:27:07 GMT -5
Forrest Griffin is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Big Nog.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Forrest Griffin's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Forrest Griffin's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Griffin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Forrest Griffin tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Griffin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Nog!
Big Nog adopts the turtle defense and Griffin is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Forrest Griffin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog 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 1:20 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
1:29 Round 2 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Griffin tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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.
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises Big Nog!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Forrest Griffin!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Big Nog struggles and protects himself.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Forrest Griffin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Griffin lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Big Nog 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 Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Griffin pulls his arm out of danger.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Griffin blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Griffin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Griffin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Forrest Griffin holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 3
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Several good body shots
land on Griffin.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Forrest Griffin!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Nog's chin! That stops Big Nog in his tracks!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Big Nog.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin circles out and slips free of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Griffin blocks.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Griffin is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog 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 2:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Griffin knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Griffin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Griffin
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Griffin's leg!
Griffin closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Forrest Griffin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Good front kick from Griffin!
Big Nog stumbles backwards after that one!
Superb haymaker by Griffin
that lands on Big Nog's face like a cannon ball!
Big Nog's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shovel hook by Forrest Griffin
tags Big Nog.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog reels from the strikes.
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Nice punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that nearly tags Griffin.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Big Nog, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Big Nog is wobbling!
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 4
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Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
0:17 Round 4 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
Big Nog is out! Big Nog is out! Forrest Griffin has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Forrest Griffin by KO (Punches) at 0:27 Round 4
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 14/15 (93%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/27 (44%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/21 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Noggy did pretty well, considering Griffin's a former champ and still has some moments, but he still needs to be more effective with the takedowns. There, he may have got sub wins. Standing, he did not.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Big Nog.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Forrest Griffin's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Forrest Griffin's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs shows the damage! Forrest Griffin is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Big Nog's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Griffin tries to take Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down... Big Nog stumbles backwards and Forrest Griffin launches a few punches...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Big Nog grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Big Nog is in now. Forrest Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Big Nog's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Big Nog's side.
Hard blow to Big Nog's mid-section, he seems hurt
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to close his guard around Big Nog
He succeeds!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Nog tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Griffin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Big Nog's being punished here!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Forrest Griffin tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Big Nog is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira looks to counter!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Griffin can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to his stomach and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 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.
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog
Big Nog has given his back to Forrest Griffin who is trying to get one hook in!
Forrest Griffin has one hook in!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Big Nog 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.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Griffin throws a few hammer fists to the face of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Solid shots!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with one hook in
Griffin has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Big Nog.
Nicely done! Griffin now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Griffin is in rear mount over Big Nog with two hooks in
Griffin tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Big Nog!
Big Nog adopts the turtle defense and Griffin is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Forrest Griffin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Big Nog goes down.
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to jump to side mount.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin looks to be in very good shape.
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Forehead
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog 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 1:20 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira attempts to trap Forrest Griffin in his guard.
Forrest Griffin keeps control and remains in side mount.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
1:29 Round 2 and Big Nog is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Big Nog tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Griffin tries to stand up!
Big Nog doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. 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.
Griffin launches a furious low kick!
Big Nog receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Griffin has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises Big Nog!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Forrest Griffin!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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.
Griffin launches a few hard punches to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's ribs!
Big Nog struggles and protects himself.
Big Nog tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots and grab one of Forrest Griffin's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Griffin lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Forrest Griffin launches a few punches to Big Nog's cheek from the guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in open guard over Griffin
Big Nog 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 Big Nog
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over Big Nog
Griffin tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Forrest Griffin fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Griffin pulls his arm out of danger.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over Big Nog
Big Nog reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Griffin blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Big Nog clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Griffin tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Big Nog from the side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog tries to move on the ground and shows Forrest Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Big Nog's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin was tooling Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Forrest Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Griffin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Griffin's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Big Nog use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Forrest Griffin holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Nog breaks the closed guard of Forrest Griffin and moves to half guard
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Big Nog is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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 clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 3
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Several good body shots
land on Griffin.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Forrest Griffin!
Big Nog is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Big Nog's chin! That stops Big Nog in his tracks!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown!
Forrest Griffin sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Big Nog.
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Griffin circles out and slips free of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Big Nog fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Griffin sprawls and remains on his feet.
Griffin jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Big Nog is launching some bone breaking punches to Griffin's ribs while in the clinch.
Griffin blocks.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moves forward looking for some grappling action
Griffin pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
As the fight continues it seems that Forrest Griffin is taking the best of the fight.
Griffin is holding Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Forrest Griffin pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira down and prevents his attempts to escape
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin suddenly holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in closed guard over Griffin
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to better his position on the ground...
Griffin holds Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Big Nog is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Big Nog 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 2:40 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin looks to mount Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira...
Forrest Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll on the ground...
Griffin knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Forrest Griffin throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Big Nog breaks the lock showing some skills...
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Griffin fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's arm and tries an armbar!
Big Nog holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Big Nog's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Big Nog tries to move to full mount!
Griffin won't allow him to take this position easily.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in his guard.
Forrest Griffin manages to switch to half guard.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is in half guard over Griffin
Big Nog sits over his knees and pushes away Griffin's leg!
Griffin closes his legs around Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's leg. Big Nog is not able to move away now!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Griffin pushes Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Forrest Griffin jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira gets sloppy and Forrest Griffin tries to take advantage...
Good front kick from Griffin!
Big Nog stumbles backwards after that one!
Superb haymaker by Griffin
that lands on Big Nog's face like a cannon ball!
Big Nog's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shovel hook by Forrest Griffin
tags Big Nog.
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Forrest Griffin attempts to cut off Big Nog with punches
Big Nog reels from the strikes.
Big Nog's Right eye is beginning to swell
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Nice punch by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
that nearly tags Griffin.
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a bloody mess!
Forrest Griffin has found an opening in the defense of Big Nog, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Big Nog is wobbling!
Big Nog seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Forrest Griffin.
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Round 4
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Forrest Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Big Nog
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Big Nog doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Forrest Griffin embrace and tries to move away...
Forrest Griffin pushes Big Nog forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
0:17 Round 4 and Griffin is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Griffin struggles and launches a few punches to Big Nog's head
Those punches are hitting! Big Nog covers his head!
Big Nog is out! Big Nog is out! Forrest Griffin has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Big Nog's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Big Nog has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Forrest Griffin by KO (Punches) at 0:27 Round 4
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 14/15 (93%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 12/27 (44%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/21 (76%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Statistics: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/9 (67%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 532 s
Noggy did pretty well, considering Griffin's a former champ and still has some moments, but he still needs to be more effective with the takedowns. There, he may have got sub wins. Standing, he did not.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!