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Griffin v. Miller Set For UFC 108…

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:02:05 -0500

Lots of post coming today. Ton of MMA news from the weekend, and needless to say there’s some football coming as well. However, we’ll start today with a good fight that is scheduled for early next season. Tyson Griffin in coming off a win over Hermes Franca at Fight Night 19 and is making a push to be considered as a top-five lightweight in the UFC. His next challenge will be underrated Jersey fighter Jim Miller. Here’s the news from MMA Weekly: A rumored bout between Tyson Griffin and Jim Miller is a step away from finalization. MMAWeekly.com sources indicate the fight has been verbally agreed to and bout agreements are awaiting signatures. The fight, first reported by MMAJunkie.com, will grace the undercard at UFC 108 on Jan. 2 in Las Vegas. The UFC is trying to put a headline title bout together between current middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort for the event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, as well as a light heavyweight bout between Top 10 fighters Rashad Evans and Thiago Silva. Griffin (14-2) has steadily worked his way towards a UFC lightweight title shot amassing a record of 7-2 in the Octagon. His most recent slip was an arguable unanimous decision loss to Sean Sherk at UFC 90 in October 2008. He has since put together back-to-back wins over Rafael dos Anjos and Hermes Franca this year. Miller (15-2) is 4-1 since joining the UFC lightweight ranks, losing only to an undefeated Gray Maynard at UFC 96 in March. He also won his next two bouts, defeating Ultimate Fighter Season Six winner Mac Danzig at UFC 100 and Steve Lopez at UFC 103. This is a sneaky good fight. Griffin really needs another big win to cement his status as a top contender. Now, the question becomes: is Continue reading Griffin v. Miller Set For UFC 108…

Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller in line for UFC 108

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:54:38 -0500

By Jacob Camargo October 16, 2009Lightweight contenders Tyson Griffin and Jim Miller are in discussions to face each other at the UFC 108 in Jan. News of the bout was first reported by MMAjunkie.com. Griffin (14-2) is 6-1 in his last seven fights, which includes two straight wins over Rafael dos Anjos and most recently over Hermes Franca at UFC 103 last month. His only defeat over the span came against Sean Sherk at UFC 90. Griffin has compiled at 7-2 record in nine fights with the UFC,...

UFC 108: Tyson Griffin vs Jim Miller under consideration for Jan. 2

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:05:10 -0500

Surging lightweight contender Tyson Griffin (14-2) is in talks to take on the venerable Jim Miller (15-2) at UFC 108 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. 2, 2010, MMAmania.com can confirm. The embattled Griffin finally notched himself a finish inside the Octagon after knocking off Hermes Franca at UFC 103 [...]

Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller In The Works UFC 108

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:26:02 -0500

A lightweight matchup between Tyson Griffin and Jim Miller is in the works for UFC 108 on January 2 in Las Vegas. Griffin has won six of his last seven fights, including recent wins over Rafael dos Anjos and Hermes Franca, while Miller has gone 4-1 in the UFC with wins over the likes of Matt Wiman and Mac Danzig.

UFC News: Tyson Griffin Vs. Jim Miller In The Works For UFC 108

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Tyson Griffin Vs. Jim Miller In The Works For UFC 108

UFC 103 postfight: It was a big week for Griffin and Maynard

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:15:24 -0500

Most MMA gyms take pride in the number of high level fighters they house, but inside the fighting community people take notice of how much fighters improve.That's why when Kit Cope took a shot at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas calling it Xtreme Fashion, insinuating that fighters don’t improve when they go there, the gym kind of banded together to fire back at the Muay Thai fighter/MTV star. This was a good week to debunk the myth that Xtreme Couture is just a collection of big names. I...

Tyson Griffin gets first UFC KO

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:45:38 -0500

By Gavin Vincent September 20, 2009"Even if I don't get knockout of the night tonight, you know a bonus is great, but I want solid finishes to prove I'm at the top. You can't expect to finish everyone in here. These guy are world-class athletes in the UFC and guys that are good at everything. I just feel like with Hermes, maybe one of his weaknesses was his stand-up game. He's got that knockout power but not everyone gets the chance to touch his chin like I did tonight. S...

Tyson Griffin gets his first KO after eight fights with the UFC

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:32:10 -0500

By Gavin Vincent September 20, 2009"Even if I don't get knockout of the night tonight, you know a bonus is great but I want solid finishes to prove I'm at the top. You can't "expect to finish everyone in here. These guy are world-class athletes in the UFC and guys that are good at everything. I just feel like with Hermes, maybe one of his weaknesses was his stand-up game. He's got that knockout power but not everyone gets the chance to touch his chin like I did tonig...

Tyson Griffin: "I'm a better wrestler than all those jiu jitsu black belts."

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:59:57 -0500

By Gavin Vincent September 16, 2009"I train hard and just really don't feel sorry for myself or things like that. In the fight, that's where I hope to show a little patience, not get eager and capitalize on every opportunity that's up there. Ironically enough, I'm not a black belt of black belts but this isn't a gi jiu-jitsu match. I'm a better wrestler than all those [jiu-jitsu black belts] and I've proved it. I've got good submissions and escapes, althou...

Tyson Griffin: "I will control where it's at"

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:16:38 -0500

By Gavin Vincent September 16, 2009"I don't want to say patience translates into any camp because when I train for camps... I train hard and just really don't feel sorry for myself or things like that. In the fight, that's where I hope to show a little patience, not get eager and capitalize on every opportunity that's up there. Ironically enough, I'm not a black belt of black belts but this isn't a gi jiu-jitsu match. I'm a better wrestler than all those guys ...

Fight Preview: Hermes Franca vs. Tyson Griffin

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:03:57 -0500

By E. Spencer Kyte September 14, 2009Nothing better than kicking off a busy week with a preview of what many feel will be a Fight of the Night contender this Saturday at UFC 103. As the lightweight division begins to sort itself out, Tyson Griffin and Hermes Franca both look to secure a win and their footing on the competitive ladder by adding a second consecutive win to their already impressive records. No time to beat around the bush... it's time to break it down. Tyso...

Pictures: Tyson Griffin Trains for UFC 103

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:03:48 -0500

Tyson Griffin prepared for his UFC 103 bout against Hermes Franca at Xtreme Couture HQ in Las Vegas, Nev. Sherdog.com’s Terry Goodlad photographed the UFC lightweight contender as he sharpened his game in preparation for the bout.

Tyson Griffin Eyeing a Fight With Diego Sanchez

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:07:11 -0500

UFC lightweight star Tyson Griffin is coming off a unanimous decision victory at UFC "Fight Night 18" against Rafael Dos Anjos. The Xtreme Couture trained fighter has also won five of his last six bouts. I think it's safe to say that Griffin belongs as one of the elite competitors ...

Name Every Fighter Sean "Muscle Shark" Sherk Has Ever Fought

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:30:56 -0500

Sean Sherk is a former UFC Lightweight Champion. He holds a record of 32 wins, 3 loses and 1 Draw. Can you name every one of his opponents including his upcoming opponent in Tyson Griffin?

Sean Sherk vs Tyson Griffin at UFC 90 in Chicago?

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:35:15 -0500

A possible match-up between former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk and Tyson Griffin is in the works for UFC 90 in Chicago.