UFC 81: Tyson Griffin vs. Gleison Tibau Reported By
OnlyUFC
Tyson Griffin vs. Gleison Tibau Lightweight Fight
Round One: Here we go!
Griffin opens things up with a leg kick, and then follows with a right hand. Tibau misses on a right hand, allowing Griffin to hit another leg kick. They trade some more blows, with Griffin hitting a particularly nice early right hand.
Tyson moves in for some punches, but Tibau hits an effective counter. He follows with a knee to the head.
Tibau connects with a looping left hand from an impressive range. Griffin goes for a body shot, but Tibau's waiting to counter. Griffin throws a nice body shot again, but Tibau's still waiting with counters. They clinch up, and Tibau pushes Griffin towards the cage. Griffin reverses position, but Tibau gets right back in the dominant spot.
Tibau works for a takedown, but Griffin blocks it. They go back to clinching and then separate.
Leg kick from Griffin, followed by a high kick. He follows up with some punches, and then catches Tibau with several spot-on right hands. Jab kick from Griffin, followed by a combination of punches. Tibau weathers the storm and explodes for a takedown.
He's in half guard and forces Griffin towards the cage. Griffin rolls back to his feet, avoiding Tibau's attempt to secure the crucifix position.
They clinch against the cage, and Tibau scores another takedown. He throws some shots on the ground, but Griffin pops right back up as the round ends.
Round Two: They circle as the round opens. After some attempts to find striking range, they clinch up. Griffin forces Tibau into the cage, but Tibau reverses it.
They come back to the center of the ring and start trading. Tibau actually finds his range with a few punches, causing Griffin to stumble for a second. Griffin gets some distance and goes for shots, but Tibau answers with a takedown. Griffin pops right back up and delivers a leg kick.
Griffin hits a big right hand, but then misses on an absolutely wild throw. They keep striking; Griffin's getting the better of most exchanges, but he's still yet to get the fight into critical condition.
Griffin catches Tibau with a right hand across the nose. He's definitely pushing the pace in search of strikes, but Tibau once again answers with a takedown. Griffin, to no one's surprise, gets right back up.
Round Three: Griffin hits a few more right hands early on. He's smaller, but he has the timing down better. Tibau shoots for another takedown, but Griffin locks in a guillotine. It's loose, and Tibau pops out. He's working from Griffin's butterfly guard.
They get back up, and Griffin continues moving forward. Tibau hits just as often, but Griffin's really in control of the striking. Griffin hits Tibau with a bodyshot as Tibau succeeds with another takedown.
Griffin gets up immediately and starts firing shots to Tibau's body and face. They lock up against the cage, and Griffin stomps away at Tibau's feet. They separate as the round comes to an end.
Tyson Griffin won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
HeadlinePlanet The latest source for entertainment and
wrestling headlines - the top newsboard online!
FHWrestling Find out why FHW is synonymous with wrestling news! One of the most
popular wrestling websites of all-time continues to provide wrestling fans with
the inside dirt!
HeadlinePlanet Forums The hottest discussion forums on the Internet - featuring women photos,
entertainment and pro wrestling discussion, political debate and a warm
community!
