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Marcus Aurelio vs. Tyson Griffin
Crowd started booing in 40 seconds. Now we're at 90 seconds of this Zbyszko start. Griffin threw Aurelio down. Aurelio trying something from the bottom. Griffin punching out of an armbar attempt. Now punches out of a triangle attempt. More punches by Griffin and Aurelio looking for an opening. Griffin is just beating on his ribs. Aurelio back to his feet. Good body punches by Griffin. Some low kicks by Griffin. Aurelio tried a takedown late but Griffin blocked it as time ran out. Griffin 10-9.
Crowd chanting "Tyson." Good low kicks by Griffin. Aurelio tried for a takedown but Griffin has him bearhugged against the cage and is kneeing his thigh and stomping on his feet. Both trying knees but nothing telling. Griffin with a high slam. Nice reverse on the ground by Aurelio. Aurelio has his back with 1:25 left but Griffin esdaped and is now on top, punching the ribs. Aurelio wnt for a triangle but Griffin escaped. Griffin with an elbow to the face. Hard round to call because Griffin won most of the round but the most telling move was the triange by Aurelio. Still, Griffin 20-18 at this point.
Both trading. Good left uppercut by Griffin. Kick and punch combo by Griffin but not substantial. Good low kick by Griffin and he followed moving in with a punch. Griffin with some body punches. Aurelio shot but Griffin easily avoided the takedown and connected with more punches. Griffin now hurt him with a kick and punch combination. Aurelio firing back. Another kick to the thigh by Griffin. Griffin connecting with looping rights. Aurelio with a nice punch. Fans are starting to boo and Griffin took him right down. Aurelio working for an armbar but Griffin escaped. Aurelio working for a triangle and armbar with 30 seconds left. Griffin is out of trouble. Griffin with body punches as time ran out. 30-27 Griffin.
All three judges had it 30-27 for Griffin.