Post by The Sandman on Apr 20, 2022 12:41:21 GMT -5
Israel Adesanya looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Forrest Griffin looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Last Stylebender is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Israel Adesanya comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Israel Adesanya and Forrest Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Israel Adesanya paws at Forrest Gump.
Forrest Gump swings ineffectively.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
The Last Stylebender throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Last Stylebender is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Forrest Gump's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Forrest Gump tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to close his guard around Forrest Gump
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Forrest Gump
Israel Adesanya pushes Forrest Griffin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Last Stylebender jumps and tries to free his leg! Forrest Gump doesn't allow this but Israel Adesanya is able to get half guard here.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Forrest Gump
Israel Adesanya tries to free his leg...
Forrest Gump rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Last Stylebender studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Israel Adesanya is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A left hook from The Last Stylebender
grazes the chin of Forrest Gump.
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Chin
Forrest Gump decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Last Stylebender blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
Israel Adesanya fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Forrest Griffin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
Forrest Griffin tries a hook to the body
and hits The Last Stylebender ribs hard
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Israel Adesanya launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Forrest Gump's knee!
Nice punch by Forrest Griffin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Some nice shots from Forrest Griffin
that stun The Last Stylebender.
Solid kick to the leg from Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump checks it.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Forrest Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender launches a stiff jab!
Forrest Gump ducks that one.
Forrest Gump jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Israel Adesanya tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Forrest Gump is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Israel Adesanya tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Forrest Gump is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The Last Stylebender clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Last Stylebender is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Forrest Gump doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Israel Adesanya embrace and tries to move away...
Israel Adesanya pushes Forrest Gump forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Gump tries to breaks Israel Adesanya's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Forrest Gump launches a couple of punches that leave marks in The Last Stylebender's ribs.
The Last Stylebender ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Israel Adesanya pushes away Forrest Gump trying to keep the fight at striking range
Forrest Gump stumbles backwards and Israel Adesanya circles to get the center of the cage
Lightning fast low kick from The Last Stylebender!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Last Stylebender.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Forrest Griffin
tags The Last Stylebender.
Tremendous strikes from Forrest Gump!
The Last Stylebender blocks with confidence
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes The Last Stylebender stumble back!
Israel Adesanya is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Forrest Gump throws a lazy kick
The Last Stylebender dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Forrest Gump looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Forrest Gump measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's chin with an uppercut while The Last Stylebender lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Gump looks to be in very good shape.
Israel Adesanya paws at Forrest Gump.
Forrest Gump answers with solid punches!
Forrest Griffin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Last Stylebender may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shovel hook by Forrest Griffin
tags The Last Stylebender.
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Mouth
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Israel Adesanya jumps back and jabs
Forrest Gump seems staggered and Israel Adesanya runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises The Last Stylebender!
The Last Stylebender's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Israel Adesanya's Nose
The Last Stylebender moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Forrest Gump's thigh!
The two exchange wildly
Forrest Gump is connecting with a few punches
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Middle kick from The Last Stylebender.
Forrest Gump receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The Last Stylebender looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
The Last Stylebender measures the resilience of Forrest Gump's chin with an uppercut while Forrest Gump lands some great crosses.
Israel Adesanya tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Forrest Gump's face
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender launches a kick
but Forrest Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Forrest Griffin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Israel Adesanya's Right cheek
Israel Adesanya's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Last Stylebender's chin
The Last Stylebender's Chin is beginning to swell
Forrest Gump is holding Israel Adesanya's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
The Last Stylebender tries to show some ground skills
Israel Adesanya put Forrest Gump in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump tries to jump to side mount.
Israel Adesanya closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
The Last Stylebender tries to show some ground skills
Israel Adesanya put Forrest Gump in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
The cutman is working on The Last Stylebender's face.
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Round 3
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Forrest Gump looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Forrest Gump measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's chin with an uppercut while The Last Stylebender lands some great crosses.
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Israel Adesanya is a bloody mess!
Forrest Gump decides to launch some tentative punches
Israel Adesanya takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Israel Adesanya continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Forrest Gump stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Israel Adesanya is coming in again!
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Israel Adesanya's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Mouth
Israel Adesanya is a bloody mess!
Israel Adesanya goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Forrest Gump seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
You can see The Last Stylebender's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes The Last Stylebender stumble back!
The Last Stylebender seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Forrest Gump showing excellent timing, blasts Israel Adesanya with a right hand.
Great hook by Forrest Griffin! Israel Adesanya is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Last Stylebender seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
Forrest Gump doesn't allow him!
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya is a bloody mess!
Israel Adesanya 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 Forrest Gump's moves.
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Forrest Gump launches a kick to The Last Stylebender's thigh
Loud pop!
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
Forrest Gump moves backwards and gestures for Israel Adesanya to stand up.
The Last Stylebender climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Forrest Gump is holding Israel Adesanya's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Forrest Gump's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
You can see The Last Stylebender's blood making stains in the mat.
Forrest Gump tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Last Stylebender! Forrest Gump has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with one hook in
Forrest Gump has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Last Stylebender.
Nicely done! Forrest Gump now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Last Stylebender, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Forrest Gump moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Last Stylebender, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Forrest Gump moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Last Stylebender, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Forrest Gump moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
Forrest Griffin isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Forrest Gump throws his leg over and Israel Adesanya is in serious trouble! Forrest Griffin extends his hips and Israel Adesanya is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (Armbar) at 4:14 Round 3
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 22/33 (67%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 34/52 (65%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Another good fight. Adesanya early, but Griffin took over and kinda dominated after the first round. Both guys did meaty damage though, so that's always welcome.
Forrest Griffin looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Last Stylebender is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Israel Adesanya comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Forrest Griffin comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Israel Adesanya and Forrest Griffin touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Israel Adesanya paws at Forrest Gump.
Forrest Gump swings ineffectively.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
The Last Stylebender throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Forrest Griffin tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Last Stylebender is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Forrest Gump's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Forrest Gump tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to close his guard around Forrest Gump
He succeeds!
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Forrest Griffin!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Forrest Griffin gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Forrest Gump
Israel Adesanya pushes Forrest Griffin against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
The Last Stylebender jumps and tries to free his leg! Forrest Gump doesn't allow this but Israel Adesanya is able to get half guard here.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Forrest Gump
Israel Adesanya tries to free his leg...
Forrest Gump rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Last Stylebender studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Israel Adesanya is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A left hook from The Last Stylebender
grazes the chin of Forrest Gump.
There is a small laceration on Forrest Griffin's Chin
Forrest Gump decides to launch some tentative punches
Forrest Griffin takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Last Stylebender blocks that. He made it look easy!
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
Israel Adesanya fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Forrest Griffin! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
Forrest Griffin tries a hook to the body
and hits The Last Stylebender ribs hard
Forrest Griffin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Israel Adesanya launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Forrest Gump's knee!
Nice punch by Forrest Griffin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Some nice shots from Forrest Griffin
that stun The Last Stylebender.
Solid kick to the leg from Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump checks it.
Forrest Griffin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Incredible haymaker from Israel Adesanya!
You can see Forrest Griffin's head being snapped backwards!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Last Stylebender launches a stiff jab!
Forrest Gump ducks that one.
Forrest Gump jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Forrest Griffin pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Israel Adesanya tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Forrest Gump is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Israel Adesanya tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Forrest Gump is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The Last Stylebender clumsily fails here and it's time for Forrest Griffin to fight back!
Forrest Griffin tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Last Stylebender is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Forrest Gump doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Israel Adesanya embrace and tries to move away...
Israel Adesanya pushes Forrest Gump forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Forrest Gump tries to breaks Israel Adesanya's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Forrest Gump launches a couple of punches that leave marks in The Last Stylebender's ribs.
The Last Stylebender ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Israel Adesanya pushes away Forrest Gump trying to keep the fight at striking range
Forrest Gump stumbles backwards and Israel Adesanya circles to get the center of the cage
Lightning fast low kick from The Last Stylebender!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Last Stylebender.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Forrest Griffin
tags The Last Stylebender.
Tremendous strikes from Forrest Gump!
The Last Stylebender blocks with confidence
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes The Last Stylebender stumble back!
Israel Adesanya is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Forrest Gump throws a lazy kick
The Last Stylebender dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Forrest Gump looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Forrest Gump measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's chin with an uppercut while The Last Stylebender lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Forrest Gump looks to be in very good shape.
Israel Adesanya paws at Forrest Gump.
Forrest Gump answers with solid punches!
Forrest Griffin just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Last Stylebender may be in trouble!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shovel hook by Forrest Griffin
tags The Last Stylebender.
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Mouth
Forrest Griffin goes with a looping right hand while Israel Adesanya jumps back and jabs
Forrest Gump seems staggered and Israel Adesanya runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
surprises The Last Stylebender!
The Last Stylebender's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Israel Adesanya's Nose
The Last Stylebender moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Forrest Gump's thigh!
The two exchange wildly
Forrest Gump is connecting with a few punches
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Israel Adesanya can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Israel Adesanya fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Middle kick from The Last Stylebender.
Forrest Gump receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The Last Stylebender looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Forrest Griffin's punches
The Last Stylebender measures the resilience of Forrest Gump's chin with an uppercut while Forrest Gump lands some great crosses.
Israel Adesanya tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Forrest Gump's face
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender launches a kick
but Forrest Griffin avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Nice punch by Forrest Griffin
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
There is a small laceration on Israel Adesanya's Right cheek
Israel Adesanya's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Last Stylebender's chin
The Last Stylebender's Chin is beginning to swell
Forrest Gump is holding Israel Adesanya's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump breaths deeply while on the ground
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
The Last Stylebender tries to show some ground skills
Israel Adesanya put Forrest Gump in half guard.
Forrest Griffin is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Forrest Griffin is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Forrest Gump tries to jump to side mount.
Israel Adesanya closed his guard around Forrest Griffin.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
The Last Stylebender tries to show some ground skills
Israel Adesanya put Forrest Gump in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
The cutman is working on The Last Stylebender's face.
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Round 3
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Forrest Gump looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Israel Adesanya's punches
Forrest Gump measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's chin with an uppercut while The Last Stylebender lands some great crosses.
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Israel Adesanya is a bloody mess!
Forrest Gump decides to launch some tentative punches
Israel Adesanya takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Israel Adesanya continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Forrest Gump stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Israel Adesanya is coming in again!
The Last Stylebender and Forrest Gump circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The Last Stylebender moves backwards and Forrest Griffin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Israel Adesanya's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Forrest Griffin tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Mouth
Israel Adesanya is a bloody mess!
Israel Adesanya goes with a looping right hand while Forrest Griffin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Forrest Gump seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
You can see The Last Stylebender's blood making stains in the mat.
A right hand from Forrest Griffin
makes The Last Stylebender stumble back!
The Last Stylebender seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Forrest Gump showing excellent timing, blasts Israel Adesanya with a right hand.
Great hook by Forrest Griffin! Israel Adesanya is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Last Stylebender seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
Forrest Gump doesn't allow him!
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya is a bloody mess!
Israel Adesanya 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 Forrest Gump's moves.
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
Israel Adesanya continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Forrest Gump launches a kick to The Last Stylebender's thigh
Loud pop!
Forrest Gump is standing while The Last Stylebender is on the ground on his back
Forrest Gump moves backwards and gestures for Israel Adesanya to stand up.
The Last Stylebender climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Forrest Gump is holding Israel Adesanya's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Forrest Gump tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Forrest Gump's cheek from the guard.
Forrest Griffin uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya tries to roll to his side and trap Forrest Griffin in his guard...
Forrest Griffin rolls him over and takes his back!
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
You can see The Last Stylebender's blood making stains in the mat.
Forrest Gump tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Last Stylebender! Forrest Gump has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with one hook in
Forrest Gump has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Last Stylebender.
Nicely done! Forrest Gump now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Last Stylebender, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Forrest Gump moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Last Stylebender, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Forrest Gump moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
The Last Stylebender doesn't stop bleeding.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Last Stylebender, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Forrest Gump moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Forrest Gump is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender with two hooks in
Forrest Griffin isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Forrest Gump throws his leg over and Israel Adesanya is in serious trouble! Forrest Griffin extends his hips and Israel Adesanya is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Forrest Griffin by Submission (Armbar) at 4:14 Round 3
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 22/33 (67%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 34/52 (65%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Another good fight. Adesanya early, but Griffin took over and kinda dominated after the first round. Both guys did meaty damage though, so that's always welcome.
