Post by The Sandmen on May 2, 2016 9:14:26 GMT -5
Sergio vs. Forrest
Anthony Pettis glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin storms over Pettis with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Griffin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Pettis's face with his elbows!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Pettis's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Pettis is taking the best of the fight.
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin is looking to end this fight with strikes
Pettis anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pettis's face!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Tyson Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Pettis's ribs.
Pettis is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Tyson Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Tyson Griffin to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Griffin.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Anthony Pettis is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anthony Pettis fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin has a small cut in his Forehead
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Griffin adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Anthony Pettis is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pettis 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!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Griffin is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Griffin misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Pettis has one of his arm over Tyson Griffin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Pettis has one of his arm over Tyson Griffin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Griffin, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Pettis has one of his arm over Tyson Griffin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Tyson Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Griffin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Pettis with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Pettis leads with a punch
Tyson Griffin evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pettis's jaw!
Tyson Griffin and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Griffin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Griffin moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Anthony Pettis has found an opening in the defense of Griffin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Griffin is wobbling!
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Pettis.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Pettis brings Tyson Griffin to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pettis uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Tyson Griffin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anthony Pettis fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Tyson Griffin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Tyson Griffin doesn't defend himself!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
Griffin wraps his leg around Anthony Pettis leg and prevents him from moving.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyson Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Pettis continues in closed guard
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
Pettis struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tyson Griffin rolls over himself and stands up while Anthony Pettis rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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.
Pettis wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Pettis moves forward and holds Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis grapple with Tyson Griffin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Tyson Griffin falls hard on the mat with Anthony Pettis on top of him
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyson Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Pettis continues in closed guard
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyson Griffin controls the situation despite Anthony Pettis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Tyson Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pettis
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyson Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Pettis trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Anthony Pettis lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Griffin cartwheels towards Pettis!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Anthony Pettis.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Tyson Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Griffin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Mouth
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyson Griffin controls the situation despite Anthony Pettis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Pettis
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Pettis manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Pettis control.
Griffin is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyson Griffin swings...
hard impact to Pettis's face!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Right eye
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Griffin's arms.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anthony Pettis who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis and Tyson Griffin are cliched up against the cage. Pettis steps for a throw
Griffin stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Tyson Griffin to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Griffin manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Pettis
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Tyson Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Pettis deflects the blows.
Anthony Pettis charges at Griffin throwing flurries left and right.
Tyson Griffin gets out of the way.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over Pettis's face!
Anthony Pettis blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis 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!
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pettis's face!
Pettis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 4
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Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Griffin doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Tyson Griffin tries to open Pettis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyson Griffin. Pettis is unable to cover himself now!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Tyson Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Griffin tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Tyson Griffin looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Tyson Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tyson Griffin pushes Anthony Pettis down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Tyson Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pettis pushes Tyson Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pettis steps backwards away from Tyson Griffin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tyson Griffin attempts to cut off Pettis with punches
Pettis reels from the strikes.
Anthony Pettis tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Griffin was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Griffin goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Griffin
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Anthony Pettis is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Tyson Griffin's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Tyson Griffin and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Tyson Griffin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Anthony Pettis pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pettis who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Tyson Griffin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pettis's jaw!
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Pettis launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Griffin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Griffin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tyson Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Pettis!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Pettis against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis launches a knee!
Griffin blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyson Griffin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anthony Pettis
well done Pettis falls hard on the mat
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis kicks his legs trying to keep Tyson Griffin away.
Tyson Griffin takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis kicks his legs trying to keep Tyson Griffin away.
Tyson Griffin takes a kick to the body.
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Tyson Griffin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Griffin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Anthony Pettis is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
A left hook from Pettis
falls short.
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Pettis steps forward
Tyson Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tyson Griffin circles around Pettis
Griffin tries to grapple
He puts Pettis in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Pettis grapple with Tyson Griffin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tyson Griffin creates enough space to control Anthony Pettis's leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tyson Griffin rolls over himself and stands up while Anthony Pettis rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tyson 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis tries a middle kick
Griffin blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Tyson Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brutal combination from Anthony Pettis!
Griffin moves aside and dodges.
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Pettis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Pettis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Tyson Griffin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
Griffin holds Anthony Pettis arms and counters his opponent punches.
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Anthony Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 9/34 (26%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 17/28 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/62 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 965 s
I missed this whole fight. I got distracted selling movies on the black market to shady people. Good fight though.
Anthony Pettis glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Griffin while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin storms over Pettis with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Griffin doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Pettis's face with his elbows!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin works on the ground with his fingers over Pettis's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
As the fight continues it seems that Anthony Pettis is taking the best of the fight.
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin is looking to end this fight with strikes
Pettis anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pettis's face!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Tyson Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Anthony Pettis didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Pettis's ribs.
Pettis is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Tyson Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Tyson Griffin to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Griffin.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Anthony Pettis is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Anthony Pettis fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Griffin's face!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Griffin has a small cut in his Forehead
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Griffin adopts the turtle defense and Pettis is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Not a desiderable position that Griffin is in now. Anthony Pettis is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pettis 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!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Griffin is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin tries to stand up!
Pettis doesn't allow him!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Griffin misses a step and Anthony Pettis sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Pettis has one of his arm over Tyson Griffin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Pettis has one of his arm over Tyson Griffin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Griffin, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Griffin!
Pettis has one of his arm over Tyson Griffin's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin with two hooks in
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tyson Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Anthony Pettis jumps back and jabs
Pettis seems staggered and Tyson Griffin runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Griffin launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Pettis with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Pettis leads with a punch
Tyson Griffin evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pettis's jaw!
Tyson Griffin and Pettis engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Anthony Pettis is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Griffin has a small cut in his Right cheek
Griffin moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Anthony Pettis has found an opening in the defense of Griffin, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Griffin is wobbling!
Griffin tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Griffin is clinching with Pettis.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Pettis brings Tyson Griffin to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Tyson Griffin a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pettis uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Tyson Griffin gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Anthony Pettis fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Tyson Griffin! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Tyson Griffin doesn't defend himself!
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Pettis tries to get a side mount...
Griffin wraps his leg around Anthony Pettis leg and prevents him from moving.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyson Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Pettis continues in closed guard
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Anthony Pettis uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis tries to escape from closed guard...
Pettis struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tyson Griffin rolls over himself and stands up while Anthony Pettis rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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.
Pettis wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Pettis moves forward and holds Griffin
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis grapple with Tyson Griffin and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Tyson Griffin falls hard on the mat with Anthony Pettis on top of him
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyson Griffin's guard...
Griffin doesn't want to free his opponent and Pettis continues in closed guard
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyson Griffin controls the situation despite Anthony Pettis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Tyson Griffin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pettis
Griffin shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyson Griffin fakes a few punches and advance towards Pettis trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Anthony Pettis lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Griffin cartwheels towards Pettis!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Anthony Pettis.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Tyson Griffin looks to pass to mount...
Griffin slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Mouth
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Griffin tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tyson Griffin controls the situation despite Anthony Pettis efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Tyson Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Griffin is in rear mount over Pettis
Griffin tries to end this with a RNC!
Pettis manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Pettis has Griffin controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Griffin is unable to move under Pettis control.
Griffin is in rear mount over Pettis
Pettis tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tyson Griffin swings...
hard impact to Pettis's face!
There is a small laceration on Anthony Pettis's Right eye
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Griffin's arms.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Anthony Pettis who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis and Tyson Griffin are cliched up against the cage. Pettis steps for a throw
Griffin stays on his feet
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Tyson Griffin to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin has Pettis controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Griffin manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Pettis
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Tyson Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Crisp uppercut by Griffin followed by a hard jab
Pettis deflects the blows.
Anthony Pettis charges at Griffin throwing flurries left and right.
Tyson Griffin gets out of the way.
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Griffin launches a barrage of elbows over Pettis's face!
Anthony Pettis blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis 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!
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pettis's face!
Pettis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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.
Dan Miragliotta 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 4
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Tyson Griffin tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pettis goes down.
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Griffin
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin tries to escape from the closed guard
Griffin succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Tyson Griffin is in open guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin tries to pass to half guard...
Anthony Pettis can't prevent his opponent from passing. Griffin looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Griffin doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Tyson Griffin looks to counter!
Tyson Griffin tries to open Pettis's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Tyson Griffin. Pettis is unable to cover himself now!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis is cooling the fight on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Tyson Griffin tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Tyson Griffin manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to trap Tyson Griffin in his guard.
Anthony Pettis manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Griffin positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyson Griffin is in half guard over Pettis
Griffin tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Tyson Griffin is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Tyson Griffin looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Tyson Griffin slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tyson Griffin pushes Anthony Pettis down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Tyson Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pettis pushes Tyson Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pettis steps backwards away from Tyson Griffin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tyson Griffin attempts to cut off Pettis with punches
Pettis reels from the strikes.
Anthony Pettis tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Anthony Pettis closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Anthony Pettis tries a high kick!
Griffin was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Anthony Pettis tries to bring the fight to the ground
Griffin goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Griffin
Stand up! This is what Griffin's cornermen are shouting. Anthony Pettis is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Anthony Pettis tries to pass to half guard...
Tyson Griffin's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis breaks the closed guard of Tyson Griffin and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Tyson Griffin sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Anthony Pettis pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pettis who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pettis tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Anthony Pettis controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis tries to better his position on the ground...
Pettis is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Tyson Griffin has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Griffin is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Pettis's jaw!
Anthony Pettis moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
Griffin's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Pettis launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Griffin's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Griffin time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Tyson Griffin fakes a punch and launches himself over Pettis!
Nice move by Griffin who clinches and pushes Pettis against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis launches a knee!
Griffin blocks that knee.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tyson Griffin tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Anthony Pettis
well done Pettis falls hard on the mat
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis kicks his legs trying to keep Tyson Griffin away.
Tyson Griffin takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Anthony Pettis kicks his legs trying to keep Tyson Griffin away.
Tyson Griffin takes a kick to the body.
Griffin is standing while Pettis is on the ground on his back
Pettis tries to hit Tyson Griffin with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Griffin steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Anthony Pettis is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
A left hook from Pettis
falls short.
Anthony Pettis gets sloppy and Tyson Griffin tries to take advantage...
Pettis steps forward
Tyson Griffin catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Tyson Griffin circles around Pettis
Griffin tries to grapple
He puts Pettis in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Anthony Pettis grapple with Tyson Griffin and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tyson Griffin creates enough space to control Anthony Pettis's leg.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Anthony Pettis tries to take advantage...
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tyson Griffin rolls over himself and stands up while Anthony Pettis rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Tyson 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Anthony Pettis tries a middle kick
Griffin blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Tyson Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Brutal combination from Anthony Pettis!
Griffin moves aside and dodges.
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Tyson Griffin to fight back!
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Tyson Griffin uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Pettis
Griffin is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Pettis is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Griffin tries to escape from the full mount...
Anthony Pettis is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Tyson Griffin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Griffin
Pettis gets a good position on the ground. ..
Griffin holds Anthony Pettis arms and counters his opponent punches.
Pettis misses a step and Tyson Griffin sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pettis is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Anthony Pettis.
Winner is Anthony Pettis by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 9/34 (26%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/16 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1006 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 17/28 (61%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/62 (56%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 965 s
I missed this whole fight. I got distracted selling movies on the black market to shady people. Good fight though.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!