Forrest Griffin

Forrest Griffin is an orthodox-stance light heavyweight with a 19-7-0 professional record, standing 6'3" with a 77-inch reach. Griffin's fighting style reflects a balanced approach between striking and grappling, landing 4.38 strikes per minute at 36% accuracy while absorbing 2.81 strikes per minute and defending 61% of incoming strikes.

His grappling arsenal includes 1.05 takedowns per 15 minutes at 48% accuracy with 57% takedown defense, complemented by a submission average of 0.7 per 15 minutes that has proven effective throughout his career. Recent fight highlights include a submission victory over Mauricio Rua in September 2007, a first-round submission finish of Chael Sonnen in 2003, and most notably consecutive split and unanimous decision wins over Tito Ortiz in 2009 and 2012, demonstrating his ability to win fights through varied methods against elite competition.

Griffin's career shows consistency in competing against top-tier opponents and securing victories through both striking exchanges and submission opportunities, establishing him as a durable competitor in the light heavyweight division during his active years.