Griffin vs. Rampage

Forrest Griffin looks very relaxed.
Rampage Jackson looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Forrest Gump is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.

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Round 1
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Forrest Griffin and Rampage Jackson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Rampage's chin! That stops Rampage in his tracks!
0:23 Round 1 and Forrest Gump is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Forrest Gump dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Rampage is trying to counter now!
Rampage fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Forrest Griffin didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rampage Jackson is in open guard over Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump tries to close his guard around Rampage
He succeeds!
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over Forrest Gump
Rampage is in closed guard... Forrest Gump tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rampage Jackson!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Forrest Gump suddenly holds Rampage Jackson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rampage's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
Rampage can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Forrest Griffin!
Rampage Jackson is in closed guard over Forrest Gump
Rampage is in closed guard... Forrest Gump tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rampage Jackson!
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
1:03 Round 1 and Forrest Gump is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Forrest Gump tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Forrest Griffin controls the situation despite Rampage Jackson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Forrest Gump is moving on the ground...
Rampage tries to counter Forrest Gump's moves on the ground.
Forrest Griffin is in full mount over Rampage Jackson
Forrest Gump fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Rampage Jackson's arm and tries an armbar!
Rampage hold his own hand and breaks Forrest Gump's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Forrest Griffin.
Rampage Jackson is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin attempts to trap Rampage Jackson in his guard.
Rampage Jackson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rampage Jackson is in side mount over Forrest Griffin
Rampage Jackson looks to pass to mount...
Forrest Gump creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Forrest Gump looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rampage Jackson's punches
Rampage is on the receiving end of a great combo by Forrest Gump.
An overhand right from Forrest Griffin that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Rampage's stops that one with his face! How is Rampage standing?!
Rampage's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Forrest Gump decides to launch some tentative punches
Rampage launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Forrest Gump with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Rampage pushes Forrest Griffin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Rampage stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Forrest Griffin is coming in again!
Rampage's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Forrest Gump steps backwards away from Rampage Jackson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson throws a combo
Forrest Griffin ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Rampage swings again, only to get countered once more! Rampage is looking bad here!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Rampage Jackson and Forrest Gump engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Forrest Griffin is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Forrest Griffin throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Rampage's chin! That stops Rampage in his tracks!
Rampage hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Forrest Griffin has left Rampage unconscious! What a finish by Forrest Griffin!
Rampage's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rampage has a small cut in his Left eye

Winner is Forrest Griffin by KO (Punch) at 3:16 Round 1

Statistics: Forrest Griffin
Punches 16/19 (84%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 73 s

Statistics: Rampage Jackson
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 73 s

Gump just came in fighting incredibly completely here, and Rampage was a little unsure if he wanted to strike or go for takedowns. As he was deciding that, Gump went all-in, and did some serious damage before closing out the fight. Forrest may have won, but he lacked the cool chains Rampage had. I also assume Rampage’s team manager walks around with beefy chains around his neck all day too. Prove me wrong, GAP. PROVE ME WRONG!