Why did Silva fight Griffin?
Dana White believed that Silva needed a bigger challenge, so he offered Silva an opportunity to move up in weight to fight Forrest Griffin. Griffin, too, was at a crossroads. His “TUF” victory had made him an instant celebrity, and his title win had validated his quick rise.
Who fought in UFC 101?
UFC 101: Declaration is headlined by a Lightweight Championship bout between longtime Lightweight King B.J Penn and the up and coming but always dangerous Kenny Florian.
Who knocked out Forrest Griffin?
Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva delivered one of the best knockouts in his career when he moved up to light heavyweight and defeated Forrest Griffin at UFC 101.
Why was Silva vs Diaz overturned?
One of the most memorable was between Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz in 2015. While Silva won the fight by unanimous decision, the result was overturned to no contest when it was found that he tested positive for two drugs, while Diaz tested positive for marijuana.
What was Anderson Silva’s best fight?
Griffin vs. Silva. UFC 101. Anderson Silva wins via KO/TKO, Punch Aug 2009.
Who has beaten Anderson Silva?
Anderson Silva: How Weidman Killed the ‘King’ at UFC 162. UFC 162 brought one of the greatest surprises in recent UFC history as the relatively inexperienced Chris Weidman knocked out the great Anderson Silva.
Do fighters get paid for a no contest?
UFC fighters get paid for no contest. They only get their show money as when No Contest occurs, there is no winner to get a win bonus money. UFC has every fighter as an independent contractor whereby every fighter has a ‘show money’ which is the money that the fighter earns for making weight and fighting.
What was Forrest Griffin’s best fight?
Join me, won’t you, as we stroll down memory lane for a look at Forrest Griffin’s Greatest Hits.
- Griffin vs. Bonnar. 5 of 6.
- Griffin vs. Shogun. 4 of 6.
- Griffin vs. Rampage: UFC Light-Heavyweight Championship. 3 of 6.
- Griffin vs. Ortiz I. 2 of 6.
- Griffin vs. Bonnar II: The Sequel. 1 of 6. It’s the fight that no one remembers.
How many times has Silva lost?
Anderson Silva Record: 34-11-0 (1 NC)
| W/L | Fighter | Round |
|---|---|---|
| loss | Anderson Silva Israel Adesanya | 3 |
| win | Anderson Silva Derek Brunson | 3 |
| loss | Anderson Silva Daniel Cormier | 3 |
| loss | Anderson Silva Michael Bisping | 5 |
What does C mean in UFC?
The ‘C’ in UFC stands for Conor. This guy runs the show.”