Forrest Griffin

UFC |

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.

His first fight with Bonnar in 2005 is credited with putting MMA on the mainstream map in the United States.

First pro fight was against UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn – Griffin lost a three round decision.

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.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	17
Record:	18-7-0
Summary:	Well rounded, good grappling skills, heart

Fighter Info

From:	Columbus, Ohio USA
Fights Out Of:	Las Vegas, NV USA
Age:	32
Height:	6′ 3" ( 190 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )
College:	University of Georgia
Degree:	Political Science

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1926

37% Successful

711

Types of Successful Strikes

711

74% Standing

15%

11%

524

109

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

43% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Mauricio Rua	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	16	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Forrest Griffin		3	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Forrest Griffin	UFC® 126: SILVA vs BELFORT Feb 5, 2011	50	5	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Rich Franklin	UFC® 126: SILVA vs BELFORT Feb 5, 2011	33	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Forrest Griffin	UFC® 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov 21, 2009	70	0	0	1	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Tito Ortiz	UFC® 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2 Nov 21, 2009	24	3	0	1	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Anderson Silva	UFC® 101: DECLARATION Aug 8, 2009	13	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Forrest Griffin	UFC® 101: DECLARATION Aug 8, 2009	3	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

	Rashad Evans	UFC® 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008 Dec 27, 2008	49	1	0	1	R3KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch

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