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Forrest Griffin gets knocked out ... of the WSOP

Forrest Griffin after UFC 86

Props: WorldSeriesOfPoker.com

It took a poker legend, Johnny Chan, to end the magical run of new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin, this weekend in Las Vegas. Stick with fighting, Forrest, it seems to be paying the bills -- he took home a reported $350,000 for his win last night in addition to a $60,000 "Fight of the Night" bonus. That's right ... $410,000 bananas.

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