Forrest Griffin
Forrest Griffin is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Light Heavyweight division. Forrest Griffin holds a professional record of 19-7-0, including 10-5-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 2 by submission and 7 by decision. Forrest Griffin stands 6'3", has a 77-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 47 years old. Forrest Griffin is currently on a 1-fight winning streak and is listed as Retired.
Forrest Griffin profile
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 19-7-0 |
| UFC record | 10-5-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Retired |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 47 |
| Date of birth | 1979-07-01 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 77" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 204 lbs |
| Current streak | W1 |
| Total octagon time | 2h 53m |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.59 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 2.86 |
| Striking accuracy | 36.4% |
| Striking defense | 61.8% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.09 |
| Strikes to the head | 58.9% |
| Strikes to the body | 15.2% |
| Strikes to the legs | 25.9% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0.87 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 60.9% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.69 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 94.8 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 2 |
| UFC wins by decision | 7 |
Forrest Griffin recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-07 | UFC | UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2 | Tito Ortiz | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-08-27 | UFC | UFC 134: Silva vs Okami | Mauricio Rua | loss | Punches to Head From Half Guard |
| 2011-02-05 | UFC | UFC 126: Silva vs Belfort | Rich Franklin | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2009-11-21 | UFC | UFC 106: Ortiz vs Griffin 2 | Tito Ortiz | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2009-08-08 | UFC | UFC 101: Declaration | Anderson Silva | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2008-12-27 | UFC | UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 | Rashad Evans | loss | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2008-07-05 | UFC | UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin | Quinton Jackson | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2007-09-22 | UFC | UFC 76: Knockout | Mauricio Rua | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2007-06-16 | UFC | UFC 72: Victory | Hector Ramirez | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2006-12-30 | UFC | UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2 | Keith Jardine | loss | Punches to Head From Guard |
| 2006-08-26 | UFC | UFC 62: Liddell vs Sobral | Stephan Bonnar | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2006-04-15 | UFC | UFC 59: Reality Check | Tito Ortiz | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2005-10-07 | UFC | UFC 55: Fury | Elvis Sinosic | win | Punches to Head At Distance |
| 2005-06-04 | UFC | UFC 53: Heavy Hitters | Bill Mahood | win | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2005-04-09 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale | Stephan Bonnar | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2003-12-18 | Heat FC 2 | Heat FC 2 - Evolution | Edson Ramos | win | KO (Punch) |
| 2003-09-06 | IFC | IFC - Global Domination | Chael Sonnen | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2003-09-06 | IFC | IFC - Global Domination | Jeremy Horn | loss | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2003-07-31 | Heat FC 1 | Heat FC 1 - Genesis | Ebenezer Fontes Braga | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2002-12-15 | KOTC 20 | KOTC 20 - Crossroads | Steve Sayegh | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2002-10-26 | CC 1 | CC 1 - Halloween Heat | Travis Fulton | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2002-06-29 | WEFC 1 | WEFC 1 - Bring It On | Jeff Monson | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2002-04-12 | ISCF | ISCF - Battle at the Brewery | Kent Hensley | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2002-01-26 | RSF 7 | RSF 7 - Animal Instinct | Jason Braswell | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2001-11-24 | Pride and Honor | Pride and Honor - Pride and Honor | Wiehan Lesh | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2001-10-27 | RSF 5 | RSF 5 - New Blood Conflict | Dan Severn | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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