Tito Ortiz serving as the night’s co-main event. Subscribe to UFC on Twitch:. Middleweight Title BoutUFC 77 October 20th, 2007540,000. com was the first Web site to report the matchup. Forrest Griffin-- or whoever the current 205-pound champion is at the time -- provides Silva with a rare opportunity to face divisional titleholders in three different weight classes. Dry hump him. Silva defeated. Silva put on a clinic and. Joe Silva and the UFC filled this much needed void with none other than Forrest Griffin. . Thị Huệ Hoàng. Anderson Silva will be available to watch on. Think about this for a second: Silva came into the fight with a 10-fight win streak, as the UFC middleweight champion and was universally thought of as one of the top three pound-for-pound. Chris Leben – UFC Fight Night 5. That would make it better and more stacked than UFC 100 in my opinion. Most who think Silva would win, probably also predicted for Griffin to lose to Jackson. 6. The result was one more finish for "The Spider's. NFL NBA Megan Anderson Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Arsenal F. Originally, Silva vs. UFC 148 was headlined by a scrap between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, with Forrest Griffin vs. If you ordered this fight simply for Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort, you are A) probably upset about spending $45 dollars for forty-five seconds of action and. On this day in 2009, former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva added another finish to his many Octagon victories, ending the fight with opponent Forrest Griffin via first-round. For Johnson, of course, it matters a great deal. anderson silva: ufc 101 - declaration aug / 08 / 2009: ko (punch). Forrest Griffin in the video below: The aforementioned bout served as the UFC 101 co-headliner for the main-event lightweight title fight between. Israel Adesanya vs Anderson Silva Full Fight UFC 234 Part A. Silva made Forrest look like a joke and was able to bob and weave his way out of everything Forrest threw. He would go on to win the UFC title in the same year by beating UFC veteran, Rich Franklin. Stephan Bonnar, whose 2005 fight with Forrest Griffin helped launch the UFC into the mainstream, died at age 45, the UFC announced. Bonnar had a 15-9 record and lost to some of the best fighters including Rashad Evans, Anderson Silva, and. Despite what most people think, Anderson Silva's plan against Cote was to damage him early, and look for the knockout in the later rounds. Philadelphia 76ers Premier League UFC. It was Silva's light heavyweight debut in the UFC. Bonnar lost a tough gritty fight to Griffin, but the match put UFC on the cultural map. Like, I’m just going to be in the zone. Those two sell tickets by themselves and AS. Anderson Silva vs. Longtime UFC veteran and former 205-pound division champion Forrest Griffin beat out main event headliner and middleweight champion Anderson Silva with a $275,000 payday, which he earned for his. For longtime fans of MMA, these moments remain Technicolor memories, even years later. Event Links:Or that the only possible candidate for a fighter earning $4,374,326 in his 18th UFC fight in 2013 would have been Anderson Silva. Its not like these fights are personal. You know Machida and Silva might have to fight if. Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen II Full Fight UFC 148. The MW division is full of guys no one really cares about, It makes more sense for AS to fight Forest Griffin or GSP. Just confirmed with #UFC prez. What: UFC's first show in Philadelphia (Lightweight title fight between B. UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar, who made history as a finalist on the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” has died. There is no conspiracy to keep eastern. Fights with popular fighters where AS get's to showcase his talent are what is going to make AS more popular and more marketable. . If Anderson Silva never existed and. O evento principal foi a luta valendo o Cinturão Peso-Leve do UFC entre B. Let’s find out who won at the UFC 148. ufc 100 is being built up to be such a huge show and yet 101 is going to be just as high profile !!!!Full Name: Anderson da Silva: Date of Birth: April 14, 1975:. Silva was also awarded the 'Knockout of the Night' bonus. 268 votes, 139 comments. Silva won via first-round KO to earn Fight of the Night and Knockout of the Night bonuses. 8:30. His form is mostly fine, not great but fine. In the end, Paul outlasted Silva and won a unanimous decision at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Forrest Griffin Anderson Silva 0 3 3 13 0 0 0 0 UFC 101: Declaration Aug. Anderson Silva vs. Green, from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States!. The pair had what many consider the greatest rivalry in the history of the. Either way, they both have improved a lot since then. The UFC 148 PPV card airs live Saturday night July 7 at 10 p. Anderson Silva is the greatest MMA striker and one of the greatest MMA fighters. After that, Griffin went 3-2 with losses to Anderson Silva (in a non-title fight at 205 pounds) and Mauricio Rua, but a pair of decision wins over Tito Ortiz in their trilogy and a win over Rich Franklin. Weight: 187 lbs (84. Silva will be a completely different fight, but that's why I don't think you should compare the three. Dan Henderson: UFC 139: 2019: Diego Sanchez vs. Silva made Forrest look like a joke and was able to bob and weave his way out of everything Forrest threw. UFC 101: Declaration was a mixed martial arts pay-per-view event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on August 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. It does not. a positive steroid test sullied his 2012 loss to Anderson Silva, which marked. Forrest was cool as hell, and cou. More. PT. Silva took control of the fight early and often. I dont know) to cut weight to get below 185 and I dont think Georges would fight at that weight. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John. Does Griffin have a chance to beat Silva in this fight by. Fight Pass FAQ; Devices; Press Credentials; UFC EVENTS BELLATOR EVENTS PFL EVENTS ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS FULL CALENDAR FIGHT FINDER GUIDE. 8; Where: Wachovia. m. . Shogun. Griffin is much stronger and will be hard to wrestle. Anderson Silva 0 1 12 19 0 0 0 0 UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar. Silva was just in his absolute Ninja prime, and had the otherworldly level of talent to be able to step JUST out of range and then unleash a deadly counter. 25. Forrest was going Forrests way easily up until a kick of his got caught. PFL. Silva Jan / 16 / 2006: Submission (Kimura)After that, Griffin went 3-2 with losses to Anderson Silva (in a non-title fight at 205 pounds) and Mauricio Rua, but a pair of decision wins over Tito Ortiz in their trilogy and a win over Rich Franklin. just for sakes say silva must fight wandy or shogun before he gets a shot. Silva won. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. 8, 2009) During his lengthy reign as middleweight champion, Silva would take three light heavyweight fights, but the most impressive was his UFC. 214 votes, 56 comments. Anderson Silva is set for Oct. I thought Forrest would have won that match easily, instead he. Shogun to UFC 101. This Ultimate Fighting Championships will co-feature Anderson Silva Vs. UFC Fight Night 3 - Sylvia vs. Review: 2011-08-27, in the first fight between Maurício Rua and Forrest Griffin (UFC 76 – 2007-09-22) the American defeated “Shogun” Rua by submission but this time the Brazilian takes revenge on Forrest Griffin winning by KO in the first round. Anderson Silva Explains Bet With Chael Sonnen. Israel Adesanya vs Anderson Silva Full Fight UFC 234 Part A. Follow along using the transcript. Jon Jones vs Glover Teixeira UFC 172 FULL FIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPAnderson da Silva (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃deʁsõ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 14 April 1975) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and boxer. The co-main event features UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva and his return to the light heavyweight division, as he takes on former 205-pound titleholder Forrest Griffin. Middleweight champion Anderson Silva has won all nine of his fights in the UFC, the first seven either by spectacular strikes or submission. After Anderson Silva's embarrassing knockout of Forrest Griffin at UFC 101, we once again heard different stories to explain the devastating loss: Forrest dislocated his jaw. They talked about GSP going up to fight Silva a while back, I. This started in 2006 and ended in 2013 and included a UFC record 16 consecutive victories in that span. So, what does it take for a UFC title fight to be labeled as “bad?” Sometimes it is a lack in action; two men who simply won’t engage with the energy due the moment,. Scheduled for February 5, next UFC 126 has one of the most spectacular mma fight of 2011: the main event between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort,valid for the UFC Middleweight Championship. Lyoto Machida more than anything now, even more than GSP vs. Irvin. UFCs Top 10 All-Time Events: Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar go toe-to-toe in The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 1 Finale, battling for a six-figure UFC contract in a promotion that was on the brink of. . -37. Staggered. Till date, there have been a total of 43 inductions. Tito Ortiz serving as the night’s co-main event. Where can I can I watch? Jake Paul vs. Nick Diaz [UFC 183] [1] Full Fight. ANDERSON SILVA RELATED NEWS. For Johnson, of course, it matters a great deal. Subscribe to get all the la. 8, 2009) In one of Silva’s more memorable fights, I have to give some love to his performance against Forrest Griffin in Philly. 12 of 12. Join MMA Nation today at 1 p. Silva still is grateful for the “magic moment” that came from that fight against Griffin, whom he referred to as “a legend in the sport” and professed his gratitude for facing in August 2009. UFC 86: Jackson vs. In their first bout (April 15, 2006) Ortiz defeated Griffin while in their second bout (November 21, 2009) Griffin took revenge on “Bad Boy” Ortiz, both previous bouts ended by split decision; Griffin vs Ortiz 3 is on the undercard of Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen 2 (UFC 148). Unfortunately for Griffin, his style played right into Silva’s hands. . Irvin Jul / 19 / 2008: KO (Punches). m. The two fought each other for full five rounds with no one backing down. UFC 134 Rio: Medical Suspensions. . MMABay. ” While White gets it, he still doesn’t completely understand St-Pierre’s unwillingness to fight Silva. It was an absolute massacre, but ultimately, it should have been expected. An international star, but virtually unknown to UFC’s fanbase, Anderson made his UFC debut against Chris Leben in the main event of UFC ULTIMATE FIGHT NIGHT 5 on June 28, 2006. Yes I do know that Forrest is very tall and has good ju jitsu, that being said Silva has better ju jitsu and is far superior striking. UFC 59: Reality Check. -based mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). After feeling Griffin out for the first two minutes, Silva stumbled the fan favorite with a right hook before meeting him in the center of the Octagon and imploring him to come forward and fight. Anderson Silva Jared Cannonier 0 1 8. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John. Silva faces Nick Diaz at UFC 183 on Jan. UFC 148 - Silva vs. Forrest Griffin fight from UFC 101: Wow! Anyone who wasn't shocked by that performance has amazing psychic powers. com scores round three 10-9 and the fight 30-27 for Griffin. Forrest Griffin vs. Bonnar was the runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter 1; his TUF Ultimate Finale loss to Forrest Griffin is widely considered to be the most important fight in the history of the UFC. Forrest Fight starts at 2:40. Please conduct ALL of your discussion in regards to Anderson "The Spider" Silva facing Forrest Griffin in this thread. 8 kg) (re-scheduled from 185. 4 subscribers. COM News - January 27, 2015. Not really sloppy. Date: 2012. Forrest Griffin fight in in the main card. Jake Paul vs. UFC 148 was headlined by a scrap between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen, with Forrest Griffin vs. Anderson Silva KOs. Getting into a kickboxing match with Silva is the worst game plan you can come up with. Anderson Silva vs. but Silva’s underrated counter-wrestling was on full display in the way he used frames and arm drags to create offensive opportunities. The brawl occurred at the Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, and was aired live on Main. The two of them both had high-quality careers after this fight, especially Griffin. Watch as the poetic fighting style of Silva challenges the heart-filled determination of Griffin. 81K subscribers. The fight also drew massive ratings on Spike,. S. Joe Silva and the UFC filled this much needed void with none other than Forrest Griffin. Previous Fight UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Anderson Silva defeats Forrest Griffin via KO/TKO at 3:23 of Round 1. Everybody has bad days, some people have the horrific misfortune of having those bad days while fighting prime Anderson Silva. On the same evening we will see other interesting fights as Forrest Griffin vs Rich Franklin, the undefeated Ryan Bader versus Jon Jones and. J. Royce wins UFC 1 – UFC 1: Royce Gracie shocked absolutely nobody when he cut through the competition like a hot knife through butter at UFC 1. Forrest Griffin 13:00. Silva obliterated Sonnen in the second round by landing an unending barrage of hard punches to win this fight via TKO. Don't let his display against Stevenson and Sherk fool you. After successfully defending his title six times, UFC Middleweight Champion, Anderson Silva, is fighting at 205 pounds against former light heavyweight champion, Forrest Griffin, which should prove to be the best war on the card. I said before the fight, that for Forrest Griffin to beat Anderson Silva, he would have to employ a strategy that he had. Anderson "The Spider" Silva (24-4) versus Forrest Griffin (16-5) Before I get too excited, I must offer up this disclaimer: This fight has the potential to be pretty boring in all honesty. 105K views, 927 likes, 120 loves, 159 comments, 207 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UFC: Flashback to the time Anderson 'The Spider' Silva entered the matrix! Free Fight: Silva vs Griffin | Flashback to the time Anderson 'The Spider' Silva entered the matrix! 🕷 | By UFC About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin Full Fight UFC 101. Frank Trigg II: UFC 52: 2016: Mark Coleman vs. The. The man who has stayed undefeated in the UFC while riding a nearly five-year, 14-fight unbeaten streak, is almost universally ranked as the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. Franklin, Hendo, Leben all showed heart and all got destroyed. Show transcript. Silva Wiki. The fight will take place in the Gila River Arena in Phoenix. This fight wasn't a good match-up for Forrest to begin with (an aggressive boxer with a suspect chin vs. m. The UFC Hall of Fame was officially established on November 21, 2003 at UFC 45 in Las Vegas, and the first inductees were inaugural UFC competitors Royce Gracie and Ken Shamrock. Former Light Heavyweight Champion Vitor Belfort was scheduled to fight Yushin Okami at UFC 122. This fight could give people the impression that Silva could thrive in the light. The UFC 148 PPV card airs live Saturday night July 7 at 10 p. Anderson Silva discusses his fight vs. #ufc #mma #titoortiz #forrestgriffin #combatsports #fight #martialarts #wrestling #grappling #takedown In February 2005, Ortiz took time away from the UFC an. ###UFC 153 - Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar - Full Fight (UFC 2009 Gameplay_Preview)740. During his title reign, he overcame some legends such as Demian Maia, Forrest Griffin, Dan Henderson, Vitor Belfort, and the list goes on. ###UFC 153 - Anderson Silva vs Stephan Bonnar -. Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin UFC 101 FULL FIGHT ChampionsAnderson Silva vs. Please conduct ALL of your discussion in regards to Anderson "The Spider" Silva facing Forrest Griffin in this thread. Anderson Silva vs. Clay Guida: TUF: US vs UK Finale: 2021: Jon Jones vs. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 0) TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan. UFC 101: Declaration foi um evento artes marciais mistas promovido pelo Ultimate Fighting Championship, ocorrido em 8 de agosto de 2009 no Wachovia Center, na Filadélfia, nos Estados Unidos. Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson broke down Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin on UFC's Twitch stream last night. 2023 2022 2021 2020if silva continues at lhw then by the time he gets to a title shot griffin wont event be the champion. UFC 183 fight time, TV schedule for Anderson Silva vs. Philadelphia 76ers Premier League UFC Television The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver UFC 100. News Archives for January 2015 (567) Filter. There are many ways to say it but the result is the same: a knockout. Bonnar. UFC 101-Forrest Griffin vs. It looks like a. UFC 101: Declaration. We are told this matters. C. Anderson Silva vs. Silva, who was coming off a devastating first-round knockout over former light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin, decided to talk trash at Maia the entire fight. Report: Tito Ortiz vs Forrest Griffin to Rematch at UFC 106 Kevin Iole tweeted: Tito Ortiz gonna fight FORREST GRIFFIN at UFC 106 on Nov 21 in Vegas. Philadelphia 76ers Premier League UFC. Philadelphia 76ers Premier League UFC Television The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John. Forrest Griffin vs. But then remembered watching Forrest Griffin fight Ortiz and saw how humble he was. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion and holds the record for the longest title reign in. Despite jokes to the contrary, Forrest entered the fight planning to win and was very upset when he didn't. Going into the fight on February 27, 2016, I knew I was nearing the end of my time as a fighter. Anderson "The Spider" Silva (24-4) versus Forrest Griffin (16-5) Before I get too excited, I must offer up this disclaimer: This fight has the potential to be pretty boring in all honesty. Like, I’m just. Enjoy the full fight between 'The Last Emperor' and 'T. 8/7/2009. Gentside Sport. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night in the Light. To quote UFC President Dana White, "This fight has all the elements of taking 'Fight of The Year' honors. Rate the video! Event: UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2. Forrest Griffin: UFC 62 - Liddell vs. O evento principal foi a luta valendo o Cinturão Peso-Leve do UFC entre B. Anderson Silva. Forrest is missing Silva's chin by just 1-2 inches with those two punches. Forrest Griffin vs Rich Franklin. Anderson. Rashad vs. “Shogun” Rua vs Griffin 2 was on the undercard of Silva vs Okami (UFC 134). Griffin (19-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) would go on to win the UFC’s light heavyweight title, though he lost it in his first defense. All threads made in regards to this fight will be merged into this one. Stephan Bonnar I: TUF 1 Finale: 2015: Matt Hughes vs. Forrest Griffin fight in in the main card. . " White says he will make Silva fight Lyoto Machida in the future if Silva keeps on taking out all the top light heavyweights in. “This is going to be spectacular,” Adesanya said on his YouTube channel. This has the making to be an incredible battle. Forrest Griffin def. AGE: 44 / Jul 1, 1979: HEIGHT: 6'3. Yeah Forrest's punches are fairly crisp straight shots. Jacob Christopher "Tito" Ortiz (/ ˈ t iː t oʊ ɔːr ˈ t iː z /; born January 23, 1975) is a retired American mixed martial artist and a former politician. Anderson Silva KOs Forrest Griffin at UFC 101 (Aug. Silva obliterated Sonnen in the second round by landing an unending barrage of hard punches to win this fight via TKO. G didnt belong in the same ring with him. The UFC Hall of Fame is a hall of fame which honors mixed martial artists and MMA personalities, established and maintained by the U. Irvin Fight starts at 7:40. The Nogueira Brothers recieved the 2023 Forrest Griffin Community Award and a $25,000 donation to the charity of their choice. ET for live video and reactions to today's UFC 134: Rio press conference. Forrest Griffin at “UFC 101: Declaration” prime example of UFC’s appeal | MMA JunkieLatest News Archives for January 2015 (572) Filter. Tito Ortiz — Disclosed purse: $350,000 (125K/150K+75K bonus)32. KO of the Week: Anderson Silva vs. the best counter-puncher in the sport's history) but getting KO'd a few days before basically made is brain like a swollen ripe tomato ready to pop. 25. C. . Anderson Silva vs. Laid out. Anderson Silva vs Forrest Griffin Full Fight UFC 101. 1: 3:23:. Forrest Griffin full fight video, check out Silva's. The. Anderson Silva and Forrest Griffin Initially, Griffin was connected to a fight with Thiago Silva, who’d recently suffered the first loss of his career at the hands of the rising Lyoto Machida. Nick Diaz. 08, 2009 KO/TKO. Anderson Silva boxing bout, which is. Honestly as much as I like him if it wasn’t for his fight on the tuf 1 finale he might not have been inducted into the ufc hall of fameUFC 101: Silva vs Griffin is not only a potential new peak in Silva's career from the casual fan's point of view, but a fight that might just show that Silva never was on a downfall in the first. ET (6 p. Irvin Fight starts at 7:40. Get the full fight history of Middleweight MMA fighter Anderson Silva. Subscribe to get all the la. UFC 86: Jackson vs. Ortiz vs. Kenny Florian; 205-pound bout with Anderson Silva vs. 3. Secondly, UFC 101 was today; Forrest Griffin VS Anderson Silva. Forrest Griffin . Anderson Silva Vs. Silva was middleweight champ from 2006 through 2013, winning 15 consecutive fights during his reign. Anderson Silva delivered one of the best knockouts in his career when he moved up to light heavyweight and defeated Forrest Griffin at UFC 101. Rich Franklin — Disclosed purse: $275,000 (125K/150K) $575,000 vs. Anderson Silva officially enters the #UFCHOF Pioneer Wing! [ B2YB. Hopefully I typed up everything correctly. Griffin most recently fought Tito Ortiz at UFC 148 on Saturday July 7, 2012. ufc events bellator events pfl events one championship events full calendar fight finder guide. (I'm talking him vs. UFC Fight Night 5 Jun. Forrest Griffin in a light heavwyeight contest, and a solid undercard for the Ultimate Fighting. between the 4th and 5th rounds the power went out and everyone was freaking out about missing the last round. 5 Star Bitch-Yo Gotti; Kim K with the new look. Peterson vs. Going into the fight on February 27, 2016, I knew I was nearing the end of my time as a fighter. Forrest Griffin was his wacky self after his UFC 148 fight. 9, 2019) from inside. Bonnar’s UFC career was a little more erratic. Stephan Bonnar vs Forrest Griffin was the. Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Styles P,. m. Hope you enjoyed it! Unlock the Full Story for Free!. If you have fight pass I highly recommend his fight vs shogun rua. Forrest Griffin: UFC 101 - Declaration Aug / 08 / 2009: KO (Punch). Latest News Anderson Silva vs. Please conduct ALL of your discussion in regards to Anderson "The Spider" Silva facing Forrest Griffin in this thread. Was this when Forrest just ran out of the cage after and refused to talk to anyone? No, that was the Tito fight at UFC 148. Anderson Silva vs. 75 1. Forrest Griffin full fight video By Bryan Tucker Jan 31, 2015, 3:30pm EST In the Anderson Silva vs. Watch. The Ultimate Fighter : Le combat final entre Forest Griffin et Stephan Bonnar qui a lancé la machine UFC. In the early 2000s, when the UFC was on the cusp of exiting a dark time in its history, Anderson Silva made a name for himself on. Forrest Griffin def. Bonnar and Griffin had an absolute war. Forrest Griffin Pre/Post Fight. Do some take downs. Vitor Belfort -- $275,000 Forrest Griffin -- $275,000 (including $150,000 win bonus) def. Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White made good on his promise to land a significant fight for suddenly under siege middleweight champion Anderson Silva, telling Yahoo! Sports on Tuesday that he had signed a deal for Silva to face ex-light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin in the co-main event of UFC 101 in. Videos. Dana White started the UFC 148 post-fight press conference with neither main event winner Anderson Silva nor co-main event victor Forrest Griffin sitting. . Re: Anderson vs Griffin Im stoked for this fight. Middleweight champion Anderson Silva took a trek to light heavyweight to face former champion and original Ultimate Fighter winner Forrest Griffin. It's the most in the promotion's history, and it will put him ahead of Anderson Silva, the greatest MMA fighter of all time, in the UFC's non-existent record book. Everybody has bad days, some people have the horrific misfortune of having those bad days while fighting prime Anderson Silva. Penn vs. Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin beat Tito Ortiz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.