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Tyson Griffin

United StatesUnited StatesAge 42American Kickboxing Academy
17
Wins
8
Losses
0
Draws
53%
Finish Rate
6
KO / TKO
3
Submissions
2004
Pro Debut

Biography

Tyson Lee Griffin is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division. He competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, the RFA, and the World Series of Fighting.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy42%
Takedown accuracy47%

3.71

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.3

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.87

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.89

avg

Submissions

0.18

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Sep. 23, 2006Born Sacramento, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO6
Decision6
Submission3

Finish Rate

53%
9 of 17
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts25 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesJordan BaileyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3URCC 34Aug 4, 2018
LossBrazilLuiz FirminoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WSOF 10Jun 21, 2014
LossBrazilGesias CavalcanteH2HTKO (punches)R3WSOF 4Aug 10, 2013
WinUnited StatesEfraín EscuderoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3RFA 4: Griffin vs. EscuderoNov 2, 2012
LossUnited StatesBart PalaszewskiH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 137Oct 29, 2011
WinManvel GamburyanDecision (majority)R3UFC Live: Kongo vs. BarryJun 26, 2011
LossUnited StatesNik LentzH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 123Nov 20, 2010
LossJapanTakanori GomiH2HKO (punch)R1UFC Live: Jones vs. MatyushenkoAug 1, 2010
LossUnited StatesEvan DunhamH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 115Jun 12, 2010
WinBrazilHermes FrançaH2HKO (punches)R2UFC 103Sep 19, 2009
WinBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. KampmannApr 1, 2009
LossUnited StatesSean SherkH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 90Oct 25, 2008
WinBrazilMarcus AurélioH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 86Jul 5, 2008
WinBrazilGleison TibauH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 81Feb 2, 2008
WinBrazilThiago TavaresH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 76Sep 22, 2007
WinUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 72Jun 16, 2007
LossUnited StatesFrankie EdgarH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 67Feb 3, 2007
WinEnglandDavid LeeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 63Sep 23, 2006
WinUnited StatesDuane LudwigH2HTKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: RevengeJun 9, 2006
WinUnited StatesChuck KimH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1GC 49: Face OffApr 8, 2006
WinUnited StatesMelchor ManibusanH2HTKO (punches)R1FFCF 5: UnleashedJan 27, 2006
WinUnited StatesJorge EvangelistaH2HKO (punches)R1GC 46: AvalancheDec 11, 2005
WinUnited StatesUrijah FaberH2HTKO (punches)R3GC 42: Summer SlamSep 10, 2005
WinUnited StatesCody WilliamsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1GC 36: Proving GroundsApr 9, 2005
WinRyan FrostH2HTKO (punches)R1GC 32: King of the HillNov 18, 2004

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.