The Griffin vs. Evans fight starts around midnight Eastern. The live blog begins below.
Griffin vs. Evans
Evans is making his way to the Octagon. Evans is in the Octagon.
Griffin is making his way to the Octagon. I think this Dropkick Murphys song is going to become associated with Griffin as much as it's associated with The Departed. Griffin is in the Octagon.
Round 1: This fight is underway. The first thing I notice is the height advantage for Griffin. They exchange punches. Forrest tries a head kick but misses. Griffin goes in for a leg kick. Big right hand from Rashad but Forrest shakes it off. Forrest with a body kick. Good combination from Forrest. This has mostly been a boxing match through the first three minutes. Griffin is doing a nice job of landing leg kicks. Evans changed stances briefly in an attempt to avoid the leg kicks. Rashad with a good jab-hook combination. Forrest lands a kick. The first round is over, and I give it to Griffin, 10-9.
Round 2: Evans stumbled when Griffin threw a kick, but there was no damage done. Evans with a good jab that catches Griffin on the chin. Big right hand from Forrest! Forrest gets Rashad in a Muay Thai clinch. Evans breaks free and does some showboating, but Griffin definitely hurt him in that exchange. Evans' leg looks like it's hurting from Griffin's kicks. Rashad would love to get a takedown, but Griffin is using his superior reach to keep him at bay. Griffin is really hurting Evans with those leg kicks. Nice right hand from Evans. Griffin has a good chin. Evans has real power in his punches but Griffin hasn't been hurt by them. The second round winds down and I give it to Griffin, 10-9.
Round 3: Evans is trying to get inside to land a hard punch, but Griffin just won't let him in. Griffin lands a good kick to the body, but then Evans catches one and takes Griffin down. Evans lands a series of strikes! Evans had Griffin in big trouble before Griffin pulled guard. Now the fight is on the ground for the first time. Evans is trying to pass the guard and get side control. Big elbow from Evans! Griffin has Evans in guard, but Evans is doing a nice job of doing damage anyway. The round is half over and Evans is dominating. And Evans lands more strikes and it's over!
Rashad Evans beats Forrest Griffin by third-round TKO.
Knockout Night at UFC 92
Wanderlei Silva begins to fall after a knock out punch by Quinton Jackson, right, during their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Quinton Jackson celebrates his first round KO over victory over Wanderlei Silva during their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Wanderlei Silva is worked on after being knocked out by Quinton Jackson during the first round of their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Wanderlei Silva is worked on by medical staff after being knocked out by Quinton Jackson during the first round of their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Forrest Griffin, left, takes a right from Rashad Evans during their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art championship match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Evans won by TKO in the third. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Forrest Griffin is worked on by his corner just before the third round during his UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match against Rashad Evans, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Evans won by TKO in the third. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Rashad Evans, left, takes a right from Forrest Griffin during their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Evans won by TKO in the third. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Rashad Evans, right, trades punches with Forrest Griffin during their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art championship match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Evans won by TKO in the third round. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Rashad Evans connects with a right to Forrest Griffin during the third round of their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Evans won in the third round by TKO. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Rashad Evans celebrates his third round TKO victory over Forrest Griffin during their UFC light heavyweight mixed martial art match Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
12-27-2008 @ 10:23PM
Chris said...
Thanks. This is a great alternative!
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12-27-2008 @ 11:49PM
chris said...
ALMOST AS GOOD AS WATCHING IT
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12-28-2008 @ 10:28AM
Sean said...
Lets go Forrest!!!!
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12-28-2008 @ 12:23AM
superduck307 said...
that sucks I like Forest. Good job to Evans
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12-28-2008 @ 12:28AM
Bill Boehm said...
Forrest is as steady as they come. He'll be back and better than ever. I've never seen more power delivered with ones hands than Evans does.
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12-28-2008 @ 2:58AM
quentin said...
Thank you for the breaking news of UFC92.
Keep the good jobs.
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1-06-2009 @ 5:31PM
jason said...
RASHAD EVANS IS CRAP, and his blantant disrespect during the fight, by grabbing his testicles and blowing Griffin a kiss, shows it. Any other "ATHLETE" in any other sport would be fined. What a piece of crap. Good way to be a role model, Mr. Light HeavyWeight Champ... More like chump.
Cant wait to see you get your smile ripped off your face by Rampage
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12-31-2008 @ 9:59AM
chris said...
I can agree he should be fined. rampage will tear him a new butt. i dont think Evens could beat rich franlin either.
12-31-2008 @ 8:25AM
FORREST G. SINCE 2006 said...
NICE JOB OF THE BLOG.
EVANS IS NOTHING. HE CAN FIGHT BUT HE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO RESPECT FOR THOSE HE COMES IN CONTACT WITH. IT IS A BAD TIME TO HAVE THE UFC REPRESENTED BY A BRAGGING, CONCEITED FOOL. IT IS ALMOST SAD. I WANNA SEE ANDERSON SILVA COME BACK AND BEAT SOME RESPECT INTO HIM USING THAT BRILLIANT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU HE HAS IN ARSENAL. ANYWAY THANKS.
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12-28-2008 @ 7:27AM
rich said...
shocked interview with rashad evans!
tubedirects.net/index.php?q=interview-with-rashad-evans
highly recommend!
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12-28-2008 @ 7:51AM
denver said...
shocked interview with rashad evans!
http://tubedirects.net/index.php?q=interview-with-rashad-evans
highly recommend!
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12-31-2008 @ 9:57AM
chris d. said...
AFTER THE DISPLAY OF UNSPORTSMAN LIKE CONDUT THAT EVENS DID BY GRABING HIM SELF. I THINK HE NEEDS TO BE FINE AND OR SUSPENDED. I ORDER EVEY EVENT THAT THE UFC HAS. BUT IF NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT EVENS , I WILL NOT ORDER ANY FIGHT THAT HE IS ON THE CARD. I'LL CAN ALLWAYS WATCH THE FIGHTS ON YOU TUBE FOR FREE ANYWAY. THATS RIGHT EVENS IS A GREAT ROLL MODEL THAT GRABS HIMS SELF AND SHOW BOATS ALL THE TIME.
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12-28-2008 @ 9:28PM
stephen g said...
i watched the fight last night and i personally like forrest better than evans. everyone trys to tell me that rashad is the fastest striker but while watching, forrest griffin is just as fast if not faster with better combinations. if griffin stayed away from the high kicks and used his distance for punches he would have won. i guarentee forrest will be back as the champ soon and rashad will lose to some unknown because hes to short
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12-29-2008 @ 6:04PM
LB said...
It was a great card especially the Rampage fight. What I don't agree with was the crouch antics of Evans. This is a tough but classy sport and Dana White should take some type of action against Evans.
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