Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin III in the Works…
The UFC takes a lot of pride in providing fights that the fans want to see. Sometimes, they take heat for arranging scraps nobody wants to witness.
The latter appears to be the case after UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta announced the organization is planning Tito Ortiz (Pictured) vs. Forrest Griffin III for later this summer.
The former light heavyweight champions initially met at...
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Forrest Griffin on Tito Ortiz Fight: It Has to Be Done
Last night on HDNets Inside MMA with Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten, Forrest Griffin spoke about his thoughts on Tito Ortiz calling him out. Everyone knows that Tito wants to fight Forrest, what exactly are Forrest’s plans?
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UFC 148 Matches Announced – Cruz vs Faber, Ortiz vs Griffin, Velasquez vs Mir
UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed several upcoming matchups early Friday morning, announcing on his official Twitter account that Dominick Cruz and Urijah Faber will square off for a third time on July 7.
The promotion announced earlier this week during “UFC Tonight” on Fuel TV that the reserved July 7 date at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas will officially...
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Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz III Being Looked At For Mid 2012
In the latest example of “ask and you shall receive” matchmaking by the UFC, a light-heavyweight bout between two former champions is in the works for a yet to be determined event later this year. Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin apparently will get their wish and get a chance to complete their trilogy, according to [...]
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UFC head honcho Lorenzo Fertitta confirms Velasquez vs. Mir and Ortiz vs. Griffin 3 in the works
Last night on twitter UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta (@lorenzofertitta) took several fan questions and also announced to high profile matches that the company has in the works.
Fertitta who fielded questions from over 76,000 twitter followers told fans that the company had plans to book former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez against Frank Mir and a light heavyweight trilogy tilt...
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Forrest Griffin Jokes on Twitter About Rape....Backfires.
Here is the feed from Forrest Griffin's Twitter page.@ForrestGriffin
Rape is the new missionary@TinaMarieTXsYeah just unfollowed @ForrestGriffin bc he said rape is the new missionary, completely inappropriate.
@ForrestGriffin
(Sent to@TinaMarieTXs) Keep it to yourself nobody cares.
Forrest then tweeted that following him was a privilege. A woman then...
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November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
Forrest Griffin Embarrasses MMA, Self by Attempting Rape-Related Joke on Twitter
UFC fighter Forrest Griffin is extremely popular on Twitter -- he's unpredictable and funny, he engages fans and he doesn't stop talking about UFC and MMA. In case that sentence wasn't foreshadowing enough, that combination can sometimes get fighters into a bit of trouble. With the Penn State scandal looming, and sexual crimes in the minds of America, Griffin decided it was time...
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November 09, 2011
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November 09, 2011
UFC NEWS – Realizing He Is Near The End Of His Own Career, Forrest Griffin Welcomes Sending Off Ortiz In A Rubber Match
“If people will pay to see that fight [against Tito Ortiz] then I’ll get paid to fight that fight. For me, now I’m realizing that I don’t have much left. This is the end of the road me. I want a couple more fight fights. Good ones. Fights where I don’t get knocked out in [...]
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December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
Forrest Griffin Thinks He Might Be Gay, Enjoys Yoga
UFCer Forrest Griffin broke up the monotony of another Wednesday in October with this on Twitter: Is think I might have a touch of the gay cus I actually go to yoga for the yoga…. Not the 40 chicks is sports bras. Um, dude, if you can look at the Ass-entials of Yoga Pants and just think a being in a yoga pose, you MUST BE gay. Then there was this from Griffin yesterday: Ive...
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October 19, 2011
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October 19, 2011
UFC 134 – Rashad Evans says Forrest Griffin has no fear of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua heading into rematch
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans believes Forrest Griffin has no fear of his UFC 134 opponent, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua ahead of their rematch this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, explaining he expects the resident of Las Vegas to pick up right where he left off four years ago. Speaking via Tapout Radio, [...]
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August 24, 2011
Forrest Griffin Apologizes for “Rape” Tweet
Just days after receiving a $5,000 Twitter bonus from the UFC for being one of the company’s most “creative” tweeters, Forrest Griffin (Pictured) posted a highly-controversial message claiming, “Rape is the new missionary.”
The former light heavyweight champion was attempting to make a joke about how rape has become commonplace given the number of recent high-profile...
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November 11, 2011
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November 11, 2011
UFC 134 – Mauricio “Shogun” Rua clears up injury rumours, claims he’s 100% ahead of Forrest Griffin rematch
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has spoken out on the rumour that he’s picked up yet another knee injury ahead of his UFC 134 clash with Forrest Griffin next weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, explaining he’s 100% and ready to step back inside the octagon. Speaking via ESPN.com, “Shogun” said: “Some people [...]
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August 19, 2011
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua Back in Title Mix After KO of Forrest Griffin at UFC 134
Forrest Griffin spoiled Mauricio “Shogun” Rua’s highly-anticipated Octagon debut when he submitted the Brazilian with a rear-naked choke at UFC 76. On Saturday night at UFC 134, Shogun went circa 2005 and knocked out Griffin with the greatest of ease.
“Forrest is a good fighter,” Rua stated after his victory. “I respect him, but I trained hard for three months...
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August 28, 2011
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August 28, 2011
Forrest Griffin Speaks On Differences In Shogun Rua’s Fight Game Compared To Last Bout
A match is set for the two former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions Forrest Griffin and Shogun Rua who will meet in the Octagon in Brazil next weekend at UFC 134.
In their first fight at UFC 76, Griffin walked away with a win over Rua who made his UFC debut the same evening. Griffin talked about the differences between then and now while on the UFC 134 conference call:
“Guys...
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August 18, 2011
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August 18, 2011
UFC NEWS – With Only Two Fights Left On Contract, Ortiz Eyes Final UFC Bout With Forrest Griffin
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
UFC 134 – Mauricio “Shogun” Rua says he’s 100 percent this time around for Forrest Griffin (video)
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua talks about his upcoming fight with Forrest Griffin this weekend at UFC 134 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, assuring his fans that he’s 100 ppercent heading into this one.Why not tell us what you think about this story and get your thoughts featured in this week’s [...]
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August 25, 2011
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson says if he can’t have “Shogun” in Japan then give him Forrest Griffin
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has come up with a solution if he can’t face rival, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in Japan next year, saying he’d love to rematch another man he’s desperate to avenge a past loss against, Forrest Griffin.
Speaking via FightLine.com, Jackson said:
“I’ll fight Forrest in Japan, me and Forrest [...]
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September 27, 2011
Shogun Rua Says Forrest Griffin Yelled "Stop, Stop" At UFC 134
Shogun Rua Says Forrest Griffin Yelled "Stop, Stop" At UFC 134
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September 14, 2011
Forrest Griffin 'This is the end of the road'
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December 17, 2011
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on win over Forrest Griffin: “Mission accoumplished, lets move on”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua has been speaking for the first time about his first round TKO win over another former title holder in Forrest Griffin, as well as saying he’s not focusing on the belt just yet, only who he’s given next as an opponent.
Speaking via Tatame Magazine, “Shogun” said:
“I [...]
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August 29, 2011
UFC 134 – Forrest Griffin on “Shogun” Rua rematch: “I think it’s still a reasonably good fight for me”
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin has been giving his thoughts on his UFC 134 rematch with another former king of the 205 pound division, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, explaining despite the Brazilian’s return to form since the first time they met he still thinks it’s a good fight for him on the whole.
When [...]
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August 17, 2011
After getting Twitter bonus, Forrest Griffin tweets rape joke
The UFC recently rewarded Forrest Griffin $5,000 for his "creativity" on Twitter, but he went too far on a tweet yesterday, saying, "Rape is the new missionary."
When a fan unfollowed him and called him out on what he considered a joke, he responded, "Keep it to yourself." Later, he deleted the tweet and said, "I'm sorry, I'm gonna go ahead...
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November 09, 2011
Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz rubber match set
Zuffa CEO, Lorenzo Ferttita, confirms a third meeting between Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin
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UFC 134 – Forrest Griffin reveals he’s motivated but admits being a professional fighter is no longer exciting
Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin has admitted that his motivation as a professional fighter has dwindled over the past couple of years after he realised he wasn’t getting any better, adding it’s become more like a job to him where he needs to work hard to earn money and provide for his family. [...]
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August 26, 2011
UFC 134 Rio Medical Suspensions: Forrest Griffin Leads The Way With Potential 180-Day Suspension
The lack of a commission in Brazil doesn't stop the UFC from following the same rules when they oversee and event, and thus they have handed down medical suspensions from the card last weekend. Read More >>
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August 31, 2011
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