UFC 86 Preview: Tyson Griffin

by Nick Thomas on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM EDT

As he trains for his upcoming fight against Marcus Aurelio at UFC 86 Jackson vs Griffin.

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How many more fights fo you guys think Tyson needs for a title shot? I think he isn’t far away and if BJ moves up he can become champion someday.

by The Legend on Jun 12, 2008 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

With a loss to Frankie Edgar and then 4 decision wins… 2 of which you can argue Tyson lost. (Guida and Tavares)

I’d guess a couple more fights… hopefully one against Nate Diaz.

by Nick Thomas on Jun 12, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions

I’m of the opinion that you can only argue he lost those fights if you didn’t watch them.

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by Richard Wade on Jun 12, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

The Guida fight was pretty close. I had Guida winning on my scorecard, but it was one that arguably could have gone either way.

My problem with Tyson Griffin so far has been that he lost to Edgar and hasn’t finished a fight against anyone else since. At the very least, his wins against Guida and Tavares have been “controvlersial” or debatable. He certainly hasn’t been dominating in them. Nonetheless, he’s got the wins on his resume. I’d like to see him get solid wins against a couple more people before talking title shot, myself.

by Kierkegaard on Jun 12, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

how the heck does anyone have Griffin beating Guida?

At the end of the fight Clay had him down and was whaling on him. The first two rounds could have gone either way, but the third round was all Guida. Tyson knew he should have lost, watch his face when the decision goes his way - total shock.
I scored the Tavares fight for Griffin but could see it going the other way - the only way its a clear cut decision is if you give points for top position.

by Kid Nate on Jun 12, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I have Griffin winning rounds 1 and 3. The entire round counts. Not just the last few seconds.

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by Richard Wade on Jun 13, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree completely. That’s exactly what I was saying.

by Kierkegaard on Jun 13, 2008 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I mean I agree with Kid Nate on this one.

by Kierkegaard on Jun 13, 2008 9:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think he lost them either… but like any close fight, there are people that said he did.

by Nick Thomas on Jun 12, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions

he only does actual mma training twice a week?

by monkeyfightclub! on Jun 12, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions

I think the winner of this is pretty close to a title shot, maybe 1 more fight.

Unfortunately for Tyson, I think Maximus will take it.

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by BJJDenver on Jun 12, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

based on what?

Maximus got exposed pretty badly by Guida and I think Tyson has better standup and better wrestling than Clay. The fight won’t go down unless Tyson wants it to. Could be a pretty ugly fight though since Tyson isn’t exactly the KO king.

by Kid Nate on Jun 12, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

just a feeling, lol. And considering my recent picks, I should just go ahead and apologize now!

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by BJJDenver on Jun 12, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t sleep on Tyson’s striking. It looked a ton better against Tibau, and he had Tibau rocked a few times. Tyson certainly looks better on the feet than Stevenson does, and Joe is a guy who already got a title shot.

by Hardcharger on Jun 13, 2008 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions