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UFC’s Forrest Griffin Takes Injury Photo, Shows Horribly Mangled Knee

Forrest Griffin won’t have to worry about losing to a guy in pink tights, thanks to his knee injury.Although he was originally scheduled to fight Phil Davis as part of the main card at UFC 155, Griffin was ultimately forced to pull out of the match aft…

Forrest Griffin won’t have to worry about losing to a guy in pink tights, thanks to his knee injury.

Although he was originally scheduled to fight Phil Davis as part of the main card at UFC 155, Griffin was ultimately forced to pull out of the match after citing a knee injury.

Now, we know just how bad the damage really was.

Sending out a rather gruesome photo from his Twitter account, Griffin revealed his patched-up knee, now a swollen mess of stitching, scrapes and medical tape.

Griffin has battled a few injuries during the course of his Octagon career, the most common one being a recurring shoulder injury that sidelined him from a UFC 114 bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

However, this MCL tear and ACL strain appears to be the worst one yet.

UFC 155 has been plagued with injuries and schedule changes from the get-go.

Previously, middleweight contender Chris Weidman dropped out of a match with Tim Boetsch due to shoulder injury, while top lightweight Gray Maynard was scrubbed from his fight with Joe Lauzon after complications to his knee necessitated surgery.

Both fighters have been replaced by Constantinos Philippou and Jim Miller, respectively.

Hopefully, UFC 155 stays intact with its main event, a heavyweight title fight between champion Junior dos Santos and challenger Cain Velasquez. If so, the card will go down this Saturday, Dec. 29, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Let’s Put “Warrior” to Rest When Describing MMA Fighters

There are many adjectives in the lexicon that can accurately describe MMA fighters—”warrior” isn’t one of them. The word is used far too liberally by fans and pundits alike; it’s time to put it to rest for good.Fighters are brave individuals…

There are many adjectives in the lexicon that can accurately describe MMA fighters—”warrior” isn’t one of them. 

The word is used far too liberally by fans and pundits alike; it’s time to put it to rest for good.

Fighters are brave individuals. They risk their health and their lives in order to entertain the masses. That’s commendable but it doesn’t make them “warriors.” 

Warriors engage in war.

MMA, while dangerous, isn’t a war. A particularly grueling fight may be called a “war” but that comparison is only figurative. War is what happens between governments and armies, not what happens between two athletes in a cage.

Despite this truth, the W-word finds its way to many post-fight discussions. Phrases like “That guy is a [expletive] warrior, bro” or “Did you see the punishment he took? What a warrior,” are commonplace after brutal affairs.

True, Forrest Griffin‘s and Stephan Bonnar’s efforts in their first bout (a fight that’s considered by many to be the peak of “warriordom” in MMA) were laudable and impressive enough to put the common man (including myself) to shame.

But throwing and receiving punches and kicks does not make a warrior. 

Frankie Edgar is not a warrior for surviving Gray Maynard’s assaults and then knocking him out in their third fight. 

Fabio Maldonado is not a warrior for withstanding an unbelievable beating from Glover Teixeira before the doctor stopped the fight after the second round.

That’s another problem with the word “warrior” in MMA. Fans typically use it to describe fighters who excel at absorbing damage rather than dishing it out.

You never hear “Man, Anderson Silva is such a warrior for destroying Vitor Belfort with a front kick to the face!” Instead, the MMA world gets diatribes about how living punching bags are the bravest “warriors” the human race has ever known. 

MMA, no matter how much you want to emphasize the violence, is ultimately naught but a sporting contest. It’s participants are athletes who are trying to kick ass and make money, not warriors who are risking their lives daily on the front lines of any of the world’s numerous conflicts.

MMA is a young sport and there’s still time to influence its terminology. Let’s start now, and let’s start with removing “warrior” from the sport’s lexicon once and for all.

 

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Let’s Put “Warrior” to Rest When Describing MMA Fighters

There are many adjectives in the lexicon that can accurately describe MMA fighters—”warrior” isn’t one of them. The word is used far too liberally by fans and pundits alike; it’s time to put it to rest for good.Fighters are brave individuals…

There are many adjectives in the lexicon that can accurately describe MMA fighters—”warrior” isn’t one of them. 

The word is used far too liberally by fans and pundits alike; it’s time to put it to rest for good.

Fighters are brave individuals. They risk their health and their lives in order to entertain the masses. That’s commendable but it doesn’t make them “warriors.” 

Warriors engage in war.

MMA, while dangerous, isn’t a war. A particularly grueling fight may be called a “war” but that comparison is only figurative. War is what happens between governments and armies, not what happens between two athletes in a cage.

Despite this truth, the W-word finds its way to many post-fight discussions. Phrases like “That guy is a [expletive] warrior, bro” or “Did you see the punishment he took? What a warrior,” are commonplace after brutal affairs.

True, Forrest Griffin’s and Stephan Bonnar’s efforts in their first bout (a fight that’s considered by many to be the peak of “warriordom” in MMA) were laudable and impressive enough to put the common man (including myself) to shame.

But throwing and receiving punches and kicks does not make a warrior. 

Frankie Edgar is not a warrior for surviving Gray Maynard’s assaults and then knocking him out in their third fight. 

Fabio Maldonado is not a warrior for withstanding an unbelievable beating from Glover Teixeira before the doctor stopped the fight after the second round.

That’s another problem with the word “warrior” in MMA. Fans typically use it to describe fighters who excel at absorbing damage rather than dishing it out.

You never hear “Man, Anderson Silva is such a warrior for destroying Vitor Belfort with a front kick to the face!” Instead, the MMA world gets diatribes about how living punching bags are the bravest “warriors” the human race has ever known. 

MMA, no matter how much you want to emphasize the violence, is ultimately naught but a sporting contest. It’s participants are athletes who are trying to kick ass and make money, not warriors who are risking their lives daily on the front lines of any of the world’s numerous conflicts.

MMA is a young sport and there’s still time to influence its terminology. Let’s start now, and let’s start with removing “warrior” from the sport’s lexicon once and for all.

 

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UFC 155: Forrest Griffin Injury Another Horrible Blow to Once-Stacked Mega-Card

Looking back on it, UFC 155 was far too stacked to actually happen as intended.Back when the card was first announced, MMA fans were happily looking forward to a heavyweight title clash, a possible middleweight title eliminator and a more likely lightw…

Looking back on it, UFC 155 was far too stacked to actually happen as intended.

Back when the card was first announced, MMA fans were happily looking forward to a heavyweight title clash, a possible middleweight title eliminator and a more likely lightweight title eliminator.

A few months later, we only have one of those left.

As announced today by UFC president Dana White, Forrest Griffin is out of his fight with Phil Davis due to a knee injury—another damaging blow to a card now distinctly lacking in star power.

Moreover, it’s the third major injury that’s altered the card so far.

Not only did Chris Weidman drop out of his bout with Tim Boetsch on a shoulder injury, but Gray Maynard was also forced to abandon his match with Joe Lauzon due to a bad knee that had been hampering his training for three years.

And just like that, the last mega-stacked blowout UFC event for 2012 has essentially been reduced to a shell of its former self.

So, with just a short 24 days left before the night of the event, the question has to be asked—who’s going down next?

Alan Belcher? Chris Leben?

Even worse, what if Phil Davis doesn’t get a new opponent?

Just looking around the card, there’s still a lot of fights that UFC 155 can’t afford to lose.

While casual fans will likely be tuning in mainly for the Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez rematch, it won’t be easy to satisfy hardcore fans if they lose guaranteed barn-burners like Brad Pickett vs. Eddie Wineland or Leonard Garcia vs. Cody McKenzie.

Brace yourself, folks. Dana White and Joe Silva have done an admirable job of filling in the rapidly-appearing gaps at UFC 155, but don’t be surprised if things get worse.

Let’s just pray that JDS and Velasquez are being extra careful in practice this month.

McKinley Noble is an MMA conspiracy theorist and FightFans Radio writer. His work has appeared in GamePro, Macworld and PC World. Talk with him on Twitter.

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Forrest Griffin Suffers Knee Injury, Out of UFC 155 Fight With Phil Davis [CURSEPOCALYPSE 2012]

(I mean, seriously. Y’know?)

The UFC Injury Curse of 2012 has another big-name trophy to hang on its wall — Forrest Griffin, who will miss his UFC 155 main card match against Phil Davis on December 29th due to a wrecked knee. UFC president Dana White passes along the sad (but at this point completely unsurprising) news:

Forrest Has MCL tear and ACL strain. 20 cc’s of blood removed from his knee and the saga continues at the UFC!!

No word yet on whether Davis will be getting a replacement opponent at the “Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II” event, or if he’ll be pulled from the lineup. Keep in mind that Davis was himself a replacement for Chael Sonnen, who ditched his matchup against Forrest when his TUF 17 coaching opportunity came up.

We’ll update you when we hear more.


(I mean, seriously. Y’know?)

The UFC Injury Curse of 2012 has another big-name trophy to hang on its wall — Forrest Griffin, who will miss his UFC 155 main card match against Phil Davis on December 29th due to a wrecked knee. UFC president Dana White passes along the sad (but at this point completely unsurprising) news:

Forrest Has MCL tear and ACL strain. 20 cc’s of blood removed from his knee and the saga continues at the UFC!!

No word yet on whether Davis will be getting a replacement opponent at the “Dos Santos vs. Velasquez II” event, or if he’ll be pulled from the lineup. Keep in mind that Davis was himself a replacement for Chael Sonnen, who ditched his matchup against Forrest when his TUF 17 coaching opportunity came up.

We’ll update you when we hear more.

Forrest Griffin Injures Knee, Out of UFC 155 Fight with Phil Davis

Another fighter, another knee injury. This time, former light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin is pulling up lame.Dana White said via Twitter:
Forrest Has MCL tear and ACL strain. 20 cc’s of blood removed from his knee and the saga continues at the UF…

Another fighter, another knee injury. This time, former light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin is pulling up lame.

Dana White said via Twitter:

Forrest Griffin was scheduled to face up-and-coming wrestler Phil Davis at UFC 155 on December 29. With the event three-and-a-half weeks away and given the severity of the injury, it is unlikely Griffin will be able recover in time for the fight.

This is another hard hit to the UFC 155 card, which has already been smacked by injuries.

Chris Weidman, who was originally set to face Tim Boetsch, pulled out of his fight with a shoulder injury and was replaced by Costa Philippou. A fight between Joe Lauzon and Gray Maynard also had to be tweaked after Maynard suffered a knee injury of his own. He was then replaced by Jim Miller.

Griffin was originally scheduled to face former middleweight title contender Chael Sonnen in his return to 205 pounds. This was changed when Sonnen and Jon Jones were set up to become the centerpieces of the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter. Davis replaced Sonnen but now finds himself without an opponent.

UFC 155 is still a compelling night of fights, topped with a heavyweight title fight (that has, thankfully, not been marred by injury) in Junior dos Santos vs. Cain Velasquez.

No word yet on who could replace Griffin or if the fight will be canceled. Keep an eye on Bleacher Report as the story develops.

Update: Multiple sources are confirming that Griffin is off the UFC 155 card.

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