No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Tyson Griffin holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-0. Tyson Griffin has won 17 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Tyson Griffin lands 3.71 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.87 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 29, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.
Profile
- Height
- 5'6"168 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 68"173 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1984-04-20
- Age
- 42
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Sacramento, California, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Tyson Griffin sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Tyson Griffin has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ FOTNvs Rafael Dos Anjos · UFC Fight Night: Condit vs KampmannApr 1, 2009
- ★ FOTNvs Sean Sherk · UFC 90: Silva vs CoteOct 24, 2008
- ★ FOTNvs Thiago Tavares · UFC 76: KNOCKOUTSep 22, 2007
- ★ FOTNvs Clay Guida · UFC 72: VICTORYJun 16, 2007
- ★ FOTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC 67: ALL OR NOTHINGFeb 3, 2007
- ★ SOTNvs David Lee · UFC 63: Hughes vs PennSep 22, 2006
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 6 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tyson Griffin earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Jordan BaileyURCC 34: Destiny· Aug 4, 2018· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 6-4UD
- LOSSvs Luiz FirminoWSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor· Jun 21, 2014· Lightweight· 16-8 vs 18-6UD
- LOSSWSOF 4: Spong vs. DeAnda· Aug 10, 2013· Lightweight· 16-7 vs 18-7-1TKOR3 · 1:37
- WINRFA 4: Griffin vs. Escudero· Nov 2, 2012· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 18-6UD
- LOSSUFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Featherweight· 15-6 vs 37-14TKOR1 · 2:45
- WINUFCUFC Live: Kongo vs Barry· Jun 26, 2011· Featherweight· 15-5 vs 11-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Nik LentzUFCUFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA· Nov 20, 2010· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 20-3-2SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Lightweight· 14-4 vs 31-6TKOR1 · 1:04
- LOSSvs Evan DunhamUFCUFC 115: Liddell vs Franklin· Jun 12, 2010· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 11-0SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 103: FRANKLIN vs BELFORT· Sep 19, 2009· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 19-8TKOR2 · 3:26
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann· Apr 1, 2009· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 11-4FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Sean SherkUFCUFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 24, 2008· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 34-3-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 86: JACKSON vs GRIFFIN· Jul 5, 2008· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 16-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 19-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 12-1FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Clay GuidaUFCUFC 72: VICTORY· Jun 16, 2007· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 21-8FOTNSDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 67: ALL OR NOTHING· Feb 3, 2007· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 7-0FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs David LeeUFCUFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· Sep 22, 2006· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 5-2SOTNSUBR1 · 1:50
- WINvs Duane LudwigStrikeforceStrikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 13-5TKOR1 · 3:57
- WINvs Charles KimGladiator Challenge· Apr 8, 2006· 6-0 vs 5-5SUB
- WINvs Melchor ManibusanGuam Regional· Jan 27, 2006· 5-0 vs 1-1TKO
- WINvs Jorge EvangelistaGladiator Challenge· Dec 11, 2005· 4-0 vs 4-2-1TKO
- WINvs Urijah FaberGladiator Challenge· Sep 10, 2005· 3-0 vs 8-1TKO
- WINvs TBAGladiator Challenge· Apr 9, 2005· 2-0SUB
- WINvs TBAGladiator Challenge· Nov 18, 2004· 1-0TKO
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1638▲7
- Peak
- 1848Sep 19, 2009
- Rated fights
- 23
Frequently asked questions
When does Tyson Griffin fight next?
Tyson Griffin has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Tyson Griffin's record?
Tyson Griffin's professional MMA record is 17-8-0.
Who is Tyson Griffin fighting next?
Tyson Griffin's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Tyson Griffin fight last?
Tyson Griffin most recently fought Bart Palaszewski at UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz on Saturday, October 29, 2011, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Tyson Griffin fight in?
Tyson Griffin fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Tyson Griffin have?
Tyson Griffin has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Tyson Griffin won?
Tyson Griffin has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Fight of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.
How tall is Tyson Griffin?
Tyson Griffin is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.
How much does Tyson Griffin weigh?
Tyson Griffin weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Tyson Griffin's reach?
Tyson Griffin has a reach of 68" (173 cm).
How old is Tyson Griffin?
Tyson Griffin is 42 years old (born Apr 20, 1984).
Where is Tyson Griffin from?
Tyson Griffin is from United States.