Fighter

Forrest Griffin

19-7-0★ 6bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-0

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Forrest Griffin holds a professional MMA record of 19-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 28 bouts on record. Forrest Griffin has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Forrest Griffin lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 1.05 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 8, 2012. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1979-03-16
Age: 47
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

Punch power50

Kick power66

Punch speed70

Kick speed80

Accuracy79

Takedowns72

Ground striking76

Submissions93

Chin74

Body strength95

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 19-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.38per min

36% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.81per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.05per 15 min

48% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.7per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Forrest Griffin has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×5★ SOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 5 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Forrest Griffin earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Tito Ortiz
UFCUFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 18-7 vs 16-10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Mauricio Rua
UFCUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 19-5
TKO
R1 · 1:53
WIN
vs Rich Franklin
UFCUFC 126: Silva vs Belfort· Feb 5, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 17-6 vs 28-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tito Ortiz
UFCUFC 106: ORTIZ vs GRIFFIN 2· Nov 21, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 16-6 vs 15-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anderson Silva
UFCUFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 16-5 vs 26-4
TKO
R1 · 3:23
FOTN
LOSS
vs Rashad EvansTitle bout
UFCUFC 92: THE ULTIMATE 2008· Dec 27, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 12-0-1
TKO
R3 · 2:46
FOTN
WIN
vs Quinton Jackson×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 86: JACKSON vs GRIFFIN· Jul 5, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 15-4 vs 27-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Mauricio Rua
UFCUFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 14-4 vs 16-2
SUB
R3 · 4:45
SOTN
WIN
vs Hector Ramirez
UFCUFC 72: VICTORY· Jun 16, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 13-4 vs 6-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Keith Jardine
UFCUFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· Dec 30, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 13-3 vs 12-2-1
TKO
R1 · 4:41
WIN
vs Stephan Bonnar
UFCUFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral· Aug 26, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 12-3 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tito Ortiz
UFCUFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 12-2 vs 12-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Elvis Sinosic
UFCUFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 11-2 vs 5-8-2
TKO
R1 · 3:30
WIN
vs Bill Mahood
UFCUFC 53: Heavy Hitters· Jun 4, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 11-3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:18
WIN
vs Stephan Bonnar×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale· Apr 9, 2005· Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Hoger
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1· Nov 3, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 10-2
TKO
R2 · 1:08
WIN
vs Alex Schoenauer
The Ultimate Fighter Season 1· Oct 25, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 9-2
SUB
R1 · 1:22
WIN
vs Edson Ramos
Heat FC 2: Evolution· Dec 18, 2003· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:04
LOSS
vs Jeremy Horn
IFC 17: Global Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 64-11-4
TKO
R2 · 3:40
WIN
vs Chael Sonnen
IFC 17: Global Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 7-1-1
SUB
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Heat Fighting Championship· Jul 31, 2003· 6-1 vs 11-5-2
SUB
WIN
vs Steve Sayegh
KOTC: Crossroads· Dec 15, 2002· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 2-4
TKO
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Travis Fulton
Cagefighter Championships 1· Oct 26, 2002· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 116-35-9
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jeff Monson
Georgia Regional· Jun 29, 2002· 3-1 vs 7-4
DEC
WIN
vs Kent Hensley
IKF: Battle At The Brewery 2· Apr 12, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 2-1 vs 1-0
SUB
R1 · 2:26
WIN
vs Jason Braswell
World Extreme Fighting· Jan 26, 2002· 1-1 vs 0-0
DEC
WIN
vs TBA
South Africa Regional· Nov 24, 2001· 0-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Dan Severn
World Extreme Fighting· Oct 27, 2001· Heavyweight· 0-0 vs 47-6-4
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1785▲9
Peak: 1820Aug 26, 2006
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Forrest Griffin fight next?

Forrest Griffin has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Forrest Griffin's record?

Forrest Griffin's professional MMA record is 19-7-0.

Who is Forrest Griffin fighting next?

Forrest Griffin's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Forrest Griffin fight last?

Forrest Griffin most recently fought Tito Ortiz at UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II on Sunday, July 8, 2012, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Forrest Griffin fight in?

Forrest Griffin fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Forrest Griffin have?

Forrest Griffin has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Forrest Griffin won?

Forrest Griffin has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Fight of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Forrest Griffin?

Forrest Griffin is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Forrest Griffin weigh?

Forrest Griffin weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Forrest Griffin's reach?

Forrest Griffin has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Forrest Griffin?

Forrest Griffin is 47 years old (born Mar 16, 1979).

Where is Forrest Griffin from?

Forrest Griffin is from United States.

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