Tyson Griffin training for Marcus Aurelio UFC 86 fight (Video)

May not happen anytime soon, but I want to see Urijah avenge his loss to Griffin. He could take him this time around!! SActown!!!

by DirtbagHtr on Jun 20, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Off subject completely i know but has anyone seen the Sherdog rankings that just came out??

Don’t you all think that they are very anti UFC? In particular the lightwieght top ten… the UFC L/W division is stacked but only three make the list being Penn, Sherk and Joe Daddy.

No room for Tyson, Huerta, Florian, Edgar etc.

Are they giving too much weight to the Dream Grand Prix? And why anti UFC?

Interested to see what everyone else thinks…

http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=13325&my_page=6

by Nick J on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nick J: Japanese fighters have always dominated the lightweight division. We all know that Penn is the best in the world, but the only other UFC lightweighst I would put on the list are: Sherk, Florian and Joe Daddy…I agree with the rankings. I just dont think Ishida should be up there!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I personally think that Joe Stevenson is OVERRATED and has been for some time.

by ViolentMike on Jun 20, 2008 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not a big fan of Joe’s either, but his record is impressive

by john on Jun 20, 2008 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i wonder if its a possibility that JZ could come to the UFC soon. he couldnt come to an agreement wit DREAM to fill in for injured Aoki and was pretty pissed off.

by kama kaze on Jun 20, 2008 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cheers for your replys. Like you lot i think i’d have Florian in for Stevenson at the very least.

by nick j on Jun 20, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would be thrilled if JZ came to the UFC!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He had like 30 fights coming into the UFC against pretty weak competition. I watched some of his King of the Cage fights. He did’t look good at all against Romie Aram. Daddy was overwhelmed by the wrestling of Romie Aram, yes, Romie Aram

by ViolentMike on Jun 20, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

griffin needs to quit bein a punk and quit dodging nate diaz,,but i guess he isnt dumb he knows diaz would tap his punk-ass out

by juggalomike on Jun 20, 2008 2:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

holyshit you sound just like him ..

by O damn he got caught on Jun 20, 2008 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

griffin by decision

by sac165 on Jun 20, 2008 2:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m giving this to Marcus by Triangle Choke

by Automation on Jun 20, 2008 5:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

there is no way marcus gets a tri-choke on griffin!!!!!

griffin has no neck.!?>!..

listen!

i know tyson personally and he told me himself he is not losing so that just seals the deal,

by ~Stinky~fingers~ on Jun 20, 2008 7:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Automation I agree with you completely. I thnk Maximus will catch him in a submission. Also, Tyson better start finishing fights, he has been looking oftly Sean Sherkish this past year.

I used to like TYson, but I got NO respect for him now that he keeps avoiding NATE!!!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

REALLY? Aurelio has not looked like he did when he fought in PRIDE. Clay Guida was able to overwhelm Marcus to a decision win and I expect Griffin to do the same.

by ViolentMike on Jun 20, 2008 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am a little biased against Tyson since he wont fight Nate! The only thing that is worth betting on this fight is the overs!

I will not bet the actual fight. Tyson will be tugh match up for maximus, but I would not be surprised if we see a break out performance out of Aurelio….its overdue!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

griffin is trying to move up the rankings, why would he fight someone who is considerably lower than him in nate? it doesn’t make sense

by sac165 on Jun 20, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He is ducking Nate. Nate called him out like 10 times now. Griffin needs to quit hiding.

by ViolentMike on Jun 20, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Think about it…Nate, although impressive so far in the octagon, is still a UFC newcomer of sorts and Griffin is more established in the division. Of course Nate is going to call out a more established/known fighter so that he can have a shot at improving his own standing in the division. Griffin is looking to move up the division and be considered for a title shot, and the only way to do that is to get 2 to 3 more wins over upper level/established fighters in the division, not step down to satisfy a newbies wishes.

by Eric on Jun 28, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tyson prob won’t leave the UFC until he’s had some loses and decides he can’t go any further. Urijah prob won’t go to the UFC while he’s reigning champ in the WEC. BUT, I’m with u on this one, I’d luv to see that fight again. It was a great fnn’ fight the 1st time around.

by THORAZINE on Jun 20, 2008 3:34 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Urijah losing the 145 WEC strap would really take away alot of the shine that he’d have moving up to the UFC’s 155 lb division. If Urijah moves up to the UFC, I think that he must still be WEC champ.

You don’t fail the test, and then graduate

by ViolentMike on Jun 20, 2008 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone should get round Tyson in the gym with a plate of dinner and show Tyson how to finish something lol

by Automation on Jun 20, 2008 5:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

so basically he goes on PMS mode before a fight?

by linx on Jun 20, 2008 6:24 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I used to like Tyson, but since he wont fight Nate, I think he is a p*ssy!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 8:19 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Marcus has submitted Gomi, and has fought in some incredible battles. But Marcus had problems with Clay Guida, and Tyson Griffin is bigger and stronger than Clay. I think Marcus could pull off a submission, but I see Griffin getting a decision on this one.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 20, 2008 8:42 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mr. nC-17: U r absolutely right, but I think Maximus is getting more comfortable in the octragon as each fight goes by. I expect him to be a very tough opponent for Tyson.

This fight can only end 2 ways, and you already said it:
Tysonn via decision
Maximus via submission!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To me, I think this fight has fight of the night written all over it. I honestly think that Tyson Griffin might want to stand and bang more with Marcus, knowing that Marcus has an incredible jitsu background, and beautiful submissions. I think Marcus is okay on the feet, I think Tyson has a much more crisp and accurate boxing game, and I can see this being Tyson’s game plan. I could be wrong, but he guys at Extreme Couture know how to game plan and they know how to prepare fighters for fights. So I think this fight will be an absolute barn burner, I really hope Maximus wins, I have seen this guy roll in person, and he is incredible.. just an extremely tough match for both fighters.

by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 20, 2008 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great Post! I could see the fight playing out like that as well!

by john on Jun 20, 2008 12:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t think using Guida as a litmus test is as cut and dry as some of you think. Guida beat Griffin to anyone who watched the fight. Lost to Edgar, and a lot of people think he lost to Tavares.

Whatever you may think of who won those fights, they all showed that Griffin’s grappling and wrestling are not that great. His striking is not very good either. He’s got decent wrestling, but the only reason he’s been able to be semi successful (To me he’s lost the 2 fights to the 2 top guys he’s fought – Edgar/Guida) is because of his cardio.

He doesn’t have anything in his tool box that can stop Aurelio, and judging from this video he isn’t even going to try to, he’s just going to do the same things he alwas does.

I like how he makes a joke about yelling at his mom, too. That’s great of you, Tyson.

by Nouvelle on Jun 20, 2008 9:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ve heard and read that Guida may try going down to 145 WEC and challenge Urijah…any truth to that… would be a great fight.. Guida is a freakin’ cardio machine, damn near treakin when he runs into the ring, and can’t stop.

by DirtbagHtr on Jun 20, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can’t wait to see this fight. these guys are so evenly matched. it should clear up my confusion of who’s better out of tyson, marcus, or guida. i like marcus by sub. this looks like a #1 contender fight. florian would have more trouble with either of these guys than with huerta.

by kama kaze on Jun 20, 2008 1:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this division is stacked with great fighters. should be a really entertainin fight. griffin by dis!!!!

by HALE UK on Jun 20, 2008 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The judges won’t be able to save griffin this time. He lost to both Tavares and guida. Now Marcus will tap him out. I can’t wait to see how marcus’ jj matches up against bj’s jj.

by NameNotRequired on Jun 29, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs