Best fights of Forrest Griffin
Over 11 years as a professional, Forrest Griffin has compiled a 19-7 (10) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Forrest Griffin defeats Quinton Jackson
On July 5, 2008 Forrest Griffin fought Quinton Jackson for the UFC light heavyweight title. Griffin was 29 years old with a record of 15-4, and Jackson was 30 with a record of 28-6. Griffin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Griffin won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Forrest Griffin submits Maurício Rua
On September 22, 2007 Forrest Griffin faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 28 years old with a record of 14-4, and Rua was 25 with a record of 16-2. Griffin was coming off a win and Rua was on a 4-fight winning streak. Griffin submitted Maurício Rua via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
3. Forrest Griffin defeats Rich Franklin
On February 5, 2011 Forrest Griffin faced Rich Franklin in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 31 years old with a record of 17-6, and Franklin was 36 with a record of 28-5. Both Griffin and Franklin were coming off a win. Griffin won via unanimous decision.
4. Forrest Griffin loses to Tito Ortiz via split decision
On April 15, 2006 Forrest Griffin faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 26 years old with a record of 12-2, and Ortiz was 31 with a record of 12-4. Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Griffin lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ortiz.
5. Forrest Griffin defeats Stephan Bonnar
On April 9, 2005 Forrest Griffin fought Stephan Bonnar for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 1: Tournament light heavyweight title. Griffin was 25 years old with a record of 9-2, and Bonnar was 28 with a record of 7-1. Griffin was coming off a win and Bonnar was on a 3-fight winning streak. Griffin won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Forrest Griffin KOs Travis Fulton
On October 26, 2002 Forrest Griffin faced Travis Fulton in a heavyweight bout. Griffin was 23 years old with a record of 4-1, and Fulton was 25 with a record of 114-35-9. Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak and Fulton was coming off a win. Griffin stopped Travis Fulton via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Forrest Griffin defeats Tito Ortiz in their 2nd fight
On November 21, 2009 Forrest Griffin faced Tito Ortiz in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Griffin was 30 years old with a record of 16-6, and Ortiz was 34 with a record of 15-6-1. Griffin was on a 2-fight losing streak and Ortiz was coming off a loss. Griffin won via split decision.
8. Forrest Griffin loses to Jeremy Horn via KO
On September 6, 2003 Forrest Griffin faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 24 years old with a record of 8-1, and Horn was 28 with a record of 64-11-4. Griffin was on a 8-fight winning streak and Horn was on a 14-fight winning streak. Horn stopped Griffin via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Forrest Griffin defeats Stephan Bonnar in their 2nd fight
On August 26, 2006 Forrest Griffin faced Stephan Bonnar in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Griffin was 27 years old with a record of 12-3, and Bonnar was 29 with a record of 10-3. Both Griffin and Bonnar were coming off a loss. Griffin won via unanimous decision.
10. Forrest Griffin submits Bill Mahood
On June 4, 2005 Forrest Griffin faced Bill Mahood in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 25 years old with a record of 10-2, and Mahood was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Griffin submitted Bill Mahood via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.