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Video: Tyson Griffin vs Urijah Faber at GC 42


UFC lighweight Tyson Griffin has been asked a lot about his win over WEC Featherweight Champion Urijah Faber (his only career defeat) in the run up to his showdown with Clay Guida at UFC 72: "Victory" this Saturday.

Griffin says Faber wants no part of him. And I can see the reason that might be true after watching this clip.

This fight took place at Gladiator Challenge (GC 42) "Summer Slam" in 2005. Griffin won via technical knockout in round three.

Boy, did he ever.

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Mania, is there a link I can click to see this video? For some reason, I am unable to see the QuickTime videos on this site. I see the ripped film strip with the blue Q in it. I REALLY want to see this fight, and have wanted to for some time now.

Thanks a lot,
ViolentMike

by ViolentMike on Jun 14, 2007 11:56 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m not sure if you’ll have better luck at youtube.com. To check out the direct link click here. It’s highlights — not the full fight — but shows some real nice action.

by UFCmania on Jun 14, 2007 11:58 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Urijah Faber would take a rematch with Tyson in a second. This was urijah’s 9th professional fight and i think he has greatly improved since then and i dont any fight that would duck anybody especially a guy that they want to get revenge against.

by Matt on Jun 14, 2007 12:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The sun was in Uriah’s eyes!

by MrFye on Jun 14, 2007 12:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this was early in urijah’s carrear I would love to see tha rematch…..not sayin tha rematch would come out eny diffrent

by KOOLGUY on Jun 14, 2007 12:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it was early in Griffins career as well, Griffin does have a decent size advantage against Faber, and caught him clean when Faber tried that super man punch…i still dont get why they have those outdoor fights

by MMA Dude on Jun 14, 2007 12:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It looked like Faber was winning up until that last round, as much as I could tell from that shitty video, at least.

by Vince on Jun 14, 2007 12:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone know what weight this fight was at, 155 or 145?

by E on Jun 14, 2007 12:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

155

by RShrey on May 18, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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One of two major fights, yet to be announced, may include Mirko Crop Cop’s return to the UK. Mirko is coming off of an upset loss he suffered in Manchester earlier this year and is looking to reaffirm his status as one of the most devastating strikers in mixed martial arts.

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Not sure if you have seen this, from the ticketmaster site.

by can a comp. calculate 10x10x10x10x10... on Jun 14, 2007 12:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Even in defeat, Urijah looked impressive. I didnt know Tyson was that good of a striker. This just made Frank Edgar look even better.

by Mahde on Jun 14, 2007 12:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can a comp, i hope that fight doesnt happen..it seems crappy, but ive heard that prior…i want to discredit it, for the simple fact that they said its a rematch, and those two have never foguht before

also, just to clear things up, fight finder has Tyson Griffin at 2-0 before this fight, and Faber was 8-0 professionally..another convincing win Tyson has is over Bang

by MMA Dude on Jun 14, 2007 1:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t know about that, Im a little more interested in his next fight now.

by c-war on Jun 14, 2007 1:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I got my first glimpse @ Faber on the WEC show the other day. Dude has talent…
Griffin is a stud, no doubts there, Ill have to try to find this fight later today.

by Luppers on Jun 14, 2007 1:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Herb Dean: is he dead yet? is he dead yet? Okay, stop!!!

by Mamas Boy on Jun 14, 2007 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Faber is the destroyer in the WEC, he is fun to watch n tyson is not goin anywhere with his carrerr look at my boy Faber he is d champ now, if him and tyson had a rematch i would definitely watch it and i already know whos goin to win.

The sun was in Uriah’s eyes!

Yup i can tell i was there n it was hot as hell. n mostly everyone was wearing shades. even Faber;s corner man was wearing it.

by St. Amour on Jun 14, 2007 3:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Somewhere Chris Tucker is viewing this and saying Dammmmmmmmm!!!!

“You got knocked the fuck out” LOL

by Kevin Kelly on Jun 14, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

both those guys are sick ass fighters, faber would do well at 155 and needs to come to the ufc, he’s crazy and people love that, he’d be easily marketable, and tyson griffin is one of my favorite fighters and i think he’s gotten better since that fight too, a rematch needs to happen…

by tha spida on Jun 14, 2007 3:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Like someone said, this was a few years ago and he’s won all the 11 fights since.

The rematch will be a huge win for Faber!

by Paul on Jun 14, 2007 4:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup i can tell i was there n it was hot as hell. n mostly everyone was wearing shades. even Faber;s corner man was wearing it.


Imagine they got sunburnt and i fighter tapped out because his burn was too soar.

by jason bang on Jun 14, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Imagine they got sunburnt and i fighter tapped out because his burn was too soar.

WOOOOOOOOOOOF!!!!!!!!! Word to all MMA figters wear a sun tan lotion.

by St. Amour on Jun 14, 2007 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Faber is a much better fighter now but I still see Griffen pulling the win. Faber is very unorthodox fighter. Odd movement, ood choices. I’m sure Faber will make the move soon. He will probably come over as the WEC145 Champ introducing the new 145 weight class to UFC. I can see many guys making moves to 145 like Griffen, Garcia, and Pulver as mentioned in another post.

by Stafo on Jun 15, 2007 1:41 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Imagine they got sunburnt and i fighter tapped out because his burn was too soar.

Rofl, dont think that can happen in 15 mins.

by Luppers on Jun 15, 2007 9:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Faber is a much better fighter now but I still see Griffen pulling the win. Faber is very unorthodox fighter. Odd movement, ood choices. I’m sure Faber will make the move soon. He will probably come over as the WEC145 Champ introducing the new 145 weight class to UFC. I can see many guys making moves to 145 like Griffen, Garcia, and Pulver as mentioned in another post.

Griffin with an I. Come on get the spelling right if your going to talk about it.

by J on Jun 29, 2007 10:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Any fighter can lose to any other good fighter in any given fight. Lidell v Rampage is 2 – 0, but if they fought a third time, I think the odds makers would keep it at or near even. Faber is an awesome showman, but I would like to see him fight some of the higher caliber opponents in the future. After watching Tyson and Faber’s recent bouts, my money would be on Faber. Who ever wins, it would be worth paying to see it go down.

by Nobody on Jul 6, 2007 2:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

faber would kill griffin! what a joke. Urijah was winning and griffin got a lucky shot. anytime anyday give faber a rematch!

by warren on Aug 15, 2007 6:12 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Loves me some Faber

by brilliance demonstrated on Sep 7, 2007 12:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Urijah went up to 155lbs to fight Griffin. Urijah is a 145 lb fighter… It doesnt seem that Griffin could make 145 lbs he’s good size at 155 lbs. Giving 10 pounds differance for a lightweight fighter is giving a lot and to give it to a scrapper like Griffin makes it even tougher.

by Thorazine on Oct 4, 2007 3:30 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

faber is the man you cant count this one outside in the sun come on how do you expect for fights to be well fought in hot heat thats like flipping a coin anyone can get lucky put them indoors i guarnte fabe will destroy tyson (peter) griffin

by bry guy on Dec 13, 2007 11:07 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

faber killed curran, and frankie edgar beat tyson. faber would destroy griffin. he’s garbage. all he has is muscle. thats it. faber sumbmitted a black belt under the gracie system in curran. dont think for a minute faber couldnt do the same to griffin.

by mmamaster185 on Dec 18, 2007 4:51 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Mania, is there a link I can click to see this video? For some reason, I am unable to see the QuickTime videos on this site. I see the ripped film strip with the blue Q in it. I REALLY want to see this fight, and have wanted to for some time now.

Thanks a lot,
ViolentMike

hey VM, you can watch most mma vids on mmalinker.com

by Neo on Jan 7, 2008 10:55 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

faber wouldn’t let that shot to the face happen at this point in his career

by mat on Feb 7, 2008 2:15 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

i hate Faber i hope Jens Pulvers kick the shit out of him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JMas on Feb 25, 2008 4:21 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would like to see little man Faber fight a real size opponent say a 185lb fighter, its one thing to be the king of the runts but I dont care if you want to act tough and think your a bad ass you should not be afraid to fight anyone. if you ask me they should have a league for real men where their are no weight classes if you want to be a bad ass you have to get in the ring with whoever, maybe the little guys dont want to admit that the tru men are over 200 lbs. 5’ 6" 145 lbs pfft i was that big in 5th grade.

by alpha king on Mar 5, 2008 12:19 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I would like to see little man Faber fight a real size opponent say a 185lb fighter, its one thing to be the king of the runts but I dont care if you want to act tough and think your a bad ass you should not be afraid to fight anyone. if you ask me they should have a league for real men where their are no weight classes if you want to be a bad ass you have to get in the ring with whoever, maybe the little guys dont want to admit that the tru men are over 200 lbs. 5’ 6" 145 lbs pfft i was that big in 5th grade.

It’s why they have weight classes. Tell you what “true man”, why don’t you scrap with Silva, he’s not 200 lb.

by chefdaddy on Mar 17, 2008 10:33 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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