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 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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Forrest Griffin submits Ebenezer Fontes Braga
On July 31, 2003 Forrest Griffin faced Ebenezer Fontes Braga in a heavyweight bout. Griffin was 24 years old with a record of 6-1, and Braga was 34 with a record of 11-5-2. Griffin was on a 6-fight winning streak. Griffin submitted Ebenezer Fontes Braga via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.