Update on Forrest Griffin (who was absent from the post-fight press conference) from the UG:
"I heard his jaw was dislocated very early in the fight…then he took several more punches to the jaw. Apparently he can’t hear out of the ear on that side either. He left the octagon because he needed medical attention asap. At first they thought his jaw was broken, then said it was dislocated."
[UPDATE] - Confirmed by telegraph.co.uk:
"Griffin had been taken to the hospital for checks, unable to hear in one ear, and in order to get his jaw checked."
[UPDATE] - Debunked by MMA Weekly. Griffin NOT injured.
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I took an upper cut once that rattled my jaw to the point I couldn’t open it without it popping on the right side. My right ear also immediately began to ring with a high pitched sound for approx. 10-15min. after the fight was over. It wasn’t Anderson Silva kicking my ass but I doubt Forrest will go deaf.
"Stop smiling you are about to be punched in the face !"
not at all. he lost. it was as obvious as it gets.
by PunchesAndKicks.com on Aug 9, 2009 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Go back to Sherdog please. Your kind isnt welcome here.
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by Benicio on Aug 9, 2009 4:37 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I really think its SO STUPID.. how people can think that the guy took a dive.. he got dropped thrice. what more do you want from the man?
That being said, i hope he’s okay..
same here!!!!
forrest isnt like that, also the people saying that can go in the cage with anderson and see how long they last!!!!
Everyone has a game plan, untell they get hit.
thats silly too
were not former light heavyweight champions
he was injured. injured bad.
by troy145 on Aug 9, 2009 2:35 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
when you dislocate your jaw and then someone keeps punching it and then you start to heart crunching ripping sounds.. then you lose your hearing on that side… i think thats the sign to throw in the towel
by pandaboy99 on Aug 9, 2009 2:33 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
So did Kim Couture, I believe. But I would imagine that not all broken jaws are created equal.
("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)
She looks to be in need of a mouth guard. also a dislocation and loss of hearing would be a scary indicator to stop what you are doing.
Absolutely
It isn’t “hey that hurts!” but rather a “wtf is going on with my head??” feeling. I can see that scaring the shit out of anyone.
("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)
Abraham also got a lot of help from a crap referee in that fight. I’m not discounting the man’s toughness — which was instantly legendary that night — but the win was debatable.
No. But there was a point at which the doctor determined that Abraham could not continue, and then Abraham was given a choice. That wasn’t quite correct. Abraham was also given a dog’s age to recover while they screwed around figuring out what the hell they were doing. The points taken were legit; Miranda’s a dick and his infractions were pretty blatant. He always had an argument that he should have won, though, so I was glad they rematched and Abraham knocked him out.
Breaking your jaw
and dislocating it are two different things. Especially if you keep getting hit with it in the wrong place.
I'm calling Bravo Sierra on running out for medical attention.
He just wanted to get the fuck out of there.
probably a mix of both
forest has wigged out after a loss before, and a dislocated jaw would provide good enough excuse
he was injured. injured bad.
Lost hearing and a dislocated jaw
I’d run out too.
Forrest has been quoted on not punking out on national TV, so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt that he was hurt bad.
I’m sure getting knocked out 2 times in a row hurts as well and getting dogged during this fight and the Rashad fight with both opponents mugging and getting KTFO is sure to sting.
Let’s wait to get information from a reliable source.
It clearly appeared that Forrest left the octagon so soon because he lost. As soon as he got up he was headed out of the cage.
Yes, time flies. And where did it leave you? Old too soon...smart too late. - Mike Tyson
besides how would he be cleared to fight with a dislocated jaw?
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The doctor stopped him from leaving the cage, then was shown running with him.
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
by iiowyn on Aug 9, 2009 3:00 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
He wouldn't be
If it is a dislocated jaw, he most likely got it during the fight.
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Obviously it was all those shots to the head during the fight that were the cause not that he came to the fight with a dislocated jaw. As for why he would get up and immediately leave, well if the ringside doctor sent him to the back for medical attention then he would of immediately went to the back.
Obviously we don’t know what went on right now but perhaps people should cut the guy a break until we find out.
besides how would he be cleared to fight with a dislocated jaw?
I heard his jaw was dislocated very early in the fight…
("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)
keywords?
got it!
I made my comment based on other comments made already. It seemed to me like everyone kinda jumped the gun on the dislocated jaw
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God,
Bad things happen to such an awesome dude. I’ll be the first to admit that I am the president of the Forrest Griffin/Diego Sanchez Nut-Hugger Club…And to see my favorite fighter go out like that and not be in a war, it tugs on me heart strings…
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I watched the post fight press conference and Anderson gave big props to Forrest b/c he came to fight so I don’t feel so bad for Forrest. He did what Dana and Anderson wanted him to do.
I was a bit disappointed b/c Forrest didn’t got for a takedown.
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bro, how do you think I feel?
Im a die-hard brodie croyle fan. Subo knows whats up hes a KC fan.
he was injured. injured bad.
by troy145 on Aug 9, 2009 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fuck him, fuck Elvis Grbac and fuck Matt Cassel.
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by Derek Suboticki on Aug 9, 2009 4:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I have to learn about football just so I can fuck with you =D
A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.
Im a Bears fan...
I have a “don’t hate the neck beard” shirt in support of Kyle Orton. So glad I never have to wear that again!
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it was not just a jab.
As we call it in Brazil it was a encounter punch.
Forest was stepping forward and he took a punch.
So by Newton law he not only took the power of the punch but he also added his movement to the punch.
he actually had a LOT of momentum goin forward...
Silva was at the absolute end of each strike… Forrest threw that stepping forward combo he always throws, and ended up popped as a result
I'm like PacMan fightin you silly kids... throw ya Hatton the ring, and get knocked outlike Ricky did.
lol.
You know what I wished I saw at UFC 101?
The look on Roy Jones Jr.’s face after the KO. He probably left before Forrest did.
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by Johpin on Aug 9, 2009 3:38 AM EDT reply actions 9 recs
Has Roy ever punched the sense of hearing out of someone?
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by Scott C. Broussard on Aug 9, 2009 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions
No but he has embarrassed the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Who do you think Silva is imitating when he is acting like that in the ring. It is not Ali. Please see the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDWnMXzgeZo
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by ronniebonnie on Aug 9, 2009 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I love that HL – seen it many times.
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by Scott C. Broussard on Aug 9, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
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by Derek Suboticki on Aug 9, 2009 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL @ MMA fans thinking Silva has a snowballs chance in hell against even a 40 year old Roy Jones Jr.
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by ronniebonnie on Aug 9, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Grown men shouldn’t use “LOL” to lead off points they wish to be taken seriously.
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by Day Man on Aug 9, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
no offense to anyone
but if forest didnt throw the fight, then when silva was just standing there why didnt he attempt to hit him? He just stood there
Griffin spent three minutes trying to hit Silva
and failing miserably. Forrest will probably never be a great fighter but he’s a damn tough guy. Does anyone really think he would need to throw the fight? I’m pretty sure Silva was able to to accomplish a win without any assistance needed.
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Respect for a KO’d fighter waving him off? Not wanting to go to the ground? Letting the ref stand it back up?
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by Scott C. Broussard on Aug 9, 2009 4:28 AM EDT up reply actions
sighhh.....lets set things straight, and quickly.
I will be extremely to the point here to school people, like you apparently, on why its obvious he didnt take a dive.
1) he was knocked out since the 2nd knock down….forest fought on pure heart and adrenaline…thats all.
and my 2nd and final point…..and i make this caps to make sure you can read it…ANDERSON SILVA IS THE WORLDS BEST COUNTER STRIKER. period. ask james irvin. forrest got caught with the same punch irvin did and fought back. leg kick counter to straight left. irvin = lights out. forrest = stood back up. conspiracy theories in this fight are insane.
Dana White’s Golden Boy has always been Forrest Griffin, so if you think he was paid to take a dive, go back to boxing, I really dont feel like embarrassing you again…
nor do you have to impose you ill-informed and ignorant opinions on us here either
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nor your talks about Jesus when we are all clearly Muslim
The fight was not thrown but interesting to think about nonetheless. Forrest just got worked over just like most people thought he would. Some people hoped that Forrest would win because that would just be super kick ass, but the reality of it all is that Anderson Silva will not be beat toe to toe. Even if you can take this guy to the ground there’s a 99% chance that you will be reversed and choked out. Don’t fight Silva if you expect to win, is pretty much what it boils down to.
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i thought this was the same punch Anderson used to knock out Forest and their counter striking is eerily similar.
by T1B1ALH4MM3R on Aug 9, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
boxing
Does anyone doubt Silva would do great in a boxing match?
His track record isn’t great in the boxing ring.
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His track record wasn’t great in MMA back then either.
by cyph on Aug 9, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Silva has no chance, I repeat no chance against Roy Jones Jr. in a boxing match. Nor does he have any chance against any boxer in the top 10-15 range.
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by ronniebonnie on Aug 9, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
I do
Striking in mma is a different world than boxing. And no, I’m not a boxing loyalist, as I much prefer mma. Silva might well be the best/most accurate striker in mma, but it doesn’t neccessarily translate to gloves and a ring.
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I’m not familiar with many posters on the UG, so can someone explain why a rumor being posted by a person from Missouri is being reported here?
I’ve been on the UG for long enough to know who’s reliable and who’s not =) This guy was a close friend of one of Forrests trainers.
i think now we understand thales leites' gameplan a little better
lol, just kidding… thales is on his way out of the ufc for good reason.
I want Silva vs Machida. I know they have the whole training partners things, but for my money that is the most intriguing fight that can be produced at any weight class in any organization.
Shogun vs. Silva will mostly likely happen after Rua’s victory over the Karate Kid.
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by ronniebonnie on Aug 9, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Getting your jaw dislocated is awful. You can’t hear, its painful and you lose some of your sense of balance.
Keep firing Assholes!
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by ANance on Aug 9, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
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