Forrest GriffinVitals6'3" 205 lbs (Light Heavyweight)77" reach, OrthodoxJuly 1, 1978Record18-7 (UFC: 9-5)Current Streak1 straight lossTrainingBlack Belt in Brazilian Jiu-JitsuChampionships HeldUFC Light Heavyweight Champion: 2008 (no successful title defenses)
Strengths- aggressive brawler- lands a lot of strikes- fearless- very good ground game & submissions- has never lost via submission in his career- experienced- good at mixing up his striking (punches,kicks,etc) - tons of heart- great cardio- grinds out winsWeaknesses- appears to be nearing the end of his career- motivation/desire to be great seems to have waned- susceptible to (T)KOs - can get caught up in crazy brawling- not a very accurate striker- poor takedowns & takedown defense success rates- doesn't finish fights- lacks KO powerSynopsisIs the end of Forrest Griffin's MMA career imminent? At the very least, his time as a top light heavyweight appear to be.
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