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I’m not looking to make a statement. I’m looking to win a fight.
Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 18 fights.
| Record: | 19-7-0 |
| Summary: | Well rounded, good grappling skills, heart |
Fighter Info
| From: | Columbus, Ohio USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Las Vegas, NV USA |
| Age: | 34 |
| Height: | 6' 3" ( 190 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
| College: | University of Georgia |
| Degree: | Political Science |
Media
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Oct 30, 2012 -
Oct 15, 2012 -
Oct 10, 2012 -
Oct 04, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
2187
Types of Successful Strikes
0
796
Striking Defense
62
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
23
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
61
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Jul 7, 2012
|
85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Tito Ortiz | 49 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Mauricio Rua |
Aug 27, 2011
|
16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Forrest Griffin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Feb 5, 2011
|
50 | 5 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Rich Franklin | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Nov 21, 2009
|
70 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Tito Ortiz | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Anderson Silva |
Aug 8, 2009
|
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Forrest Griffin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Rashad Evans |
Dec 27, 2008
|
49 | 1 | 0 | 1 | R3 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Forrest Griffin | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Forrest Griffin |
Jul 5, 2008
|
77 | 0 | 3 | 3 | R5 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Rampage Jackson | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Sep 22, 2007
|
66 | 2 | 3 | 5 | R3 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mauricio Rua | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Jun 16, 2007
|
113 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Hector Ramirez | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Keith Jardine |
Dec 30, 2006
|
36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Forrest Griffin | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Aug 26, 2006
|
83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Stephan Bonnar | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Tito Ortiz |
Apr 15, 2006
|
61 | 3 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Forrest Griffin | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Oct 7, 2005
|
30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Elvis Sinosic | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
Jun 4, 2005
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Bill Mahood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Forrest Griffin |
Apr 9, 2005
|
88 | 2 | 1 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Stephan Bonnar | 57 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
Heat FC 2
Dec 18, 2003
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Edson Silva | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Forrest Griffin |
IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Jeremy Horn |
IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
|
19 | 2 | 0 | 4 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Forrest Griffin | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: As my body has gotten older I do a lot more drilling and technique work (which yeah, I find very exciting). I spar less often but in a more specific way.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2000, in the police academy. How did I get into it? Just got lucky I guess.
What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, The Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight winner.
Do you have any heroes? Heroes? Not really. I admire guys like Randy (Couture) and Chuck (Liddell) for their work ethic and the way they balance their lives and training.
What is your favorite technique? That's tough. I’m up for anything that will work.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I get to do what I love most in life for a job.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University Of Georgia- Major: B.A. in Political Science.
What was your job before you started fighting? Police officer, student.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2000, in the police academy. How did I get into it? Just got lucky I guess.
What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, The Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight winner.
Do you have any heroes? Heroes? Not really. I admire guys like Randy (Couture) and Chuck (Liddell) for their work ethic and the way they balance their lives and training.
What is your favorite technique? That's tough. I’m up for anything that will work.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I get to do what I love most in life for a job.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University Of Georgia- Major: B.A. in Political Science.
What was your job before you started fighting? Police officer, student.
- His first fight with Bonnar in 2005 is credited with putting MMA on the mainstream map in the United States.
- Shogun Rua was considered to be in the top three in the world at 205 pounds when Griffin beat him in 2007.
- First pro fight was against UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn – Griffin lost a three round decision.
- Seven wins by submission, three by KO
- Fought UFC vets Jeff Monson (WDec4), Ebenezer Fontes Braga (Wsub1), and Jeremy Horn (KO by 2) before beginning his UFC career.
- Was inactive all of 2004 and considered retirement before The Ultimate Fighter show called.
- Second Ultimate Fighter alum to return to the show as a coach (Matt Serra was the first) and fifth overall (joining Rashad Evans, Mike Bisping, and Josh Koscheck).
- Second TUF alum to win UFC championship (following Matt Serra) and third overall (joining Rashad Evans).
- Won Fight of the Night award for bouts against Silva, Evans, Jackson. Won Submission of the Night against Rua.
Career
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Stephan Bonnar | The Ultimate Fighter® 1 Finale |
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