Despite losing skid, Tyson Griffn won’t be cut from UFC
Although once a top UFC lightweight contender, Tyson Griffin since has posted three consecutive losses. The latest came Saturday on…
Although once a top UFC lightweight contender, Tyson Griffin since has posted three consecutive losses.
The latest came Saturday on the untelevised preliminary card of UFC 123, where Griffin (14-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC) suffered a controversial split-decision defeat to Nick Lentz (20-3-2 MMA, 4-0-1 UFC).
And though Griffin now has suffered a trio of defeats, UFC president Dana White said the Xtreme Couture fighter won’t be cut from the organization’s roster.
White knows MMA judging has its problems and continually cautions fighters not to leave their fate in the officials’ hands, but he’s adamant Griffin got a raw deal.
“Tyson Griffin got [expletive] big time tonight,” White said.