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Forrest Griffin

Former Fighter • 19-7-0 (W-L-D)

I’m not looking to make a statement. I’m looking to win a fight.

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Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar trade punches during the Light Heavyweight Final bout during the live Ultimate Fighter Season Finale at the Cox Pavilion on April 9, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
Athletes
3 months ago

Hall of Fame Week: Griffin, Bonnar and the Night that Changed Everything

The Iconic Fight To Conclude The Inaugural Season Of The Ultimate Fighter Set UFC On Its Path Toward Global Success. 
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5 months ago

UFC Wins $5,000 for The V Foundation During Appearance on Celebrity Family Feud

UFC athletes were featured on the October 29th episode of Family Feud.
1 year ago

Griffin, Bonnar & the Night that Changed Everything

One The 15th Anniversary Of TUF 1, We Look Back On The UFC's Turning Point
1 year ago

Best Fights By Alumni Of TUF Season 1

Epic Performances By The First Graduating Class Of The Ultimate Fighter
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1 year ago

The Forrest Griffin Quarantine Workout

Some at-home tips from the UFC Hall of Famer
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1 year ago

UFC and DAV: One Team, One Fight

UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin takes DAV veterans CeCe Mazyck, Bobby Body and Mike Franko through an MMA-inspired workout at UFC Performance Institute. 
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1 year ago

FINDING FORREST: The Story of Forrest Griffin, a True UFC Original

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1 year ago

BEFORE AND AFTER: The Story of Kevin Lynch's Iconic UFC Photos

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Athletes
2 years ago

Top 25 Submissions: #20 - #16

Forrest Griffin
2 years ago

UFC 25: Forrest Griffin

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series trains with Cain Velasquez during the UFC/NASCAR Cross-Training event at the TUF Gym on March 9, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon
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4 years ago

NASCAR drivers train with UFC fighters

NASCAR drivers Ty Dillon and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. practiced some mixed martial arts techniques at The Ultimate Fighter gym with UFC fighters Cain Velasquez, Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone and UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 04: Tyron Woodley (left) reacts to his victory over Stephen Thompson (right) in their UFC welterweight championship bout during the UFC 209 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa L
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4 years ago

UFC Rankings Report: Woodley rises in P-4-P and more

Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the movement in this week's official UFC rankings release. The two discuss Tyron Woodley's place in the pound-for-pound ranks, Darren Elkins climb at 155 pounds and more.

Stats

Striking accuracy 36% 36%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
796
Sig. Strikes Attempted
2187
Grappling accuracy 43% 43%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
23
4.59
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.01
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.87
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.69
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
61
%
Sig. Str. Defense
57
%
Takedown Defense
0.09
Knockdown Ratio
11:33
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
605 (76%)
Clinch
113 (14%)
Ground
78 (10%)

Sig. Str. by target

59% 469 Head 15% 121 Body 26% 206 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Griffin vs Ortiz

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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  • Win

    Griffin vs Franklin

    Round
    3
    Time
    00:05:00
    Method
    Decision - Unanimous
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Biography

Status
Retired
Hometown
Athens, United States
Age
39
Height
75.00
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 09, 2005
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Aaron Rosa
Light Heavyweight Division • 17-5-0 (W-L-D)