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WEC Quick Quote: Josh Grispi thrilled with the attention he's receiving while on the sidelines

After a first round submission victory over Jens Pulver back at WEC 41, Josh Grispi decided that he simply had to do something about an ankle injury that had followed him the majority of his career. Grispi sat down with Dan Duggan of BostonHerald.com to discuss his ascension in the sport, along with the surgery that has halted his progress for the moment.

"I couldn't even walk before I fought Jens (Pulver). I was like 'I can't be fighting these guys with a bum ankle.' There's no point. You have to get to 100 percent. I've never fought any of my fights 100 percent. I don't think anyone really does, but I've been pretty bad with my ankle."


 Grispi went on to discuss the fact that, even though he may be out of action due to rehabilitation from his surgery, he is thrilled to still garner positive attention from the mixed martial arts community.

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"I'm happy that people are still talking about me. I think I can compete with anybody in the 145-pound division. I'm not scared of anyone. I don't think anyone can throw anything I haven't seen or haven't trained for." 

Grispi has had a tremendous start to his WEC career, going a perfect 3-0, with wins over Jens Pulver, Micah Miller, and Mark Hominick. "The Fluke" has never gone past the first round in his WEC career. In fact, his last two fights did not even age one minute, as Grispi managed to finish Micah Miller and Jens Pulver in 50 seconds and 33 seconds, respectively.

However, Grispi will have to wait a little bit longer before he can attempt to continue his rampage through the WEC featherweight division, as the rehabilitation process continues. But for now, "The Fluke" is happy with the attention he's receiving while he sits on the sidelines.

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best nickname in all of mma "the fluke"

has has a very good record too. i hope when he is healed up they give him some bigger names in his division.

i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"

by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 24, 2010 2:55 PM EST reply actions  

for sure

Im a big fan on this kids style and skills, cant wait to see what he can do against some tougher competition.

Going to church doesnt make you any more Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car.

by GreenThumb on Jan 24, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Ahhhh, the lil guys just get no love.

Personally im a big fan on the WEC, these dudes are better then people think. I dunno why no one gets excited for WEC fights. The little guys bring it, lots of exciting fights. Not too many big names, but watching two guys who cant outweigh Lesnar together pullin off the super fast transitions and combos is IMO just as fun was watchin the big boys do it half as fast. Even if they dont have the power.

Going to church doesnt make you any more Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car.

by GreenThumb on Jan 25, 2010 2:49 AM EST reply actions  

They gets the loving from me...

Im a big fan of the WEC and get really excited for the WEC cards and i think a lot of guys here also seem to be getting more and more involved in the lighter divisions.

Also, im not sure i agree with the “no power” comment. A lot of the new stars and the young fighters seem to pack a lot of power and have KO-abilities, other than the fact that they are ridoncolously fast and skilled! Guys like Aldo, Bowles, Garcia, Jorgensen, Njokuani etc.

by Zlatan, My Hero on Jan 25, 2010 3:29 AM EST reply actions  

i've always like the wec and there are more underdogs that win in the wec.

i’m a believer in competitive underdogs. on the cerrone/ratcliff card 5 favorites won and 5 underdogs won.

i'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. i was building a house, i don't deserve this, deserves have nothing to do with it. bang. "unforgiven"

by wolfmanshowlforever on Jan 25, 2010 2:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, shoulda phrased that one differently

I didnt mean no power, There are obviously lots of knockouts. I just meant in comparison to like the heavier UFC guys.

Going to church doesnt make you any more Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car.

by GreenThumb on Jan 25, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh, ok. Sorry for the misunderstandment!

Nice to know that we are the same page. Just getting tired of the myth that because of "lack of power" in the lighter divisions all competetive matchups go to a decision…

by Zlatan, My Hero on Jan 26, 2010 5:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh, ok. Sorry for the misunderstandment!

Nice to know that we are the same page. Just getting tired of the myth that because of “lack of power” in the lighter divisions all competetive matchups go to a decision…

by Zlatan, My Hero on Jan 26, 2010 5:27 AM EST reply actions  

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