forrest griffin

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by blacklikesunday, Jul 17, 2011.


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  1. blacklikesunday

    blacklikesunday Guest

    i've always had the impression that not many people here rate forrest too highly?
    what are your thoughts on him as a fighter?
     
    blacklikesunday, Jul 17, 2011
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  2. Ubersteve

    Ubersteve The Main Event Mafia Full Member

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    Very good fighter. Whatever people think of him the man has wins over Shogun, Rampage and Franklin. Good stand up, good chin, good control on the ground, great heart and will to win.
     
    Ubersteve, Jul 17, 2011
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  3. horst

    horst Guest

    Other than the win over Rampage, he hasn't impressed me very much. The win over Shogun was great because it was a big upset, but I don't think that was a particularly sharp or good version of Rua that night. I like Forrest as a personality, but Rampage was the only night I think he looked very good against a very good fighter. He is big, he has cardio, but I don't think he's outstanding in any other areas. Still, one of the good guys of the sport.
     
    horst, Jul 17, 2011
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  4. Stoo

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    Deserves respect, but ultimately he is a jack of all trades, master of none. But the guy comes to fight
     
    Stoo, Jul 17, 2011
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  5. chimba

    chimba Off the Somali Coast Full Member

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    Hes a great and exciting gatekeeper but he will beat Rua again.
     
    chimba, Jul 17, 2011
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  6. blacklikesunday

    blacklikesunday Guest

    the only thing i dislike about the guy are his shorts!!! :D
    those awful brown shorts, he wears them so much.
     
    blacklikesunday, Jul 17, 2011
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  7. MetalMandible

    MetalMandible Chinchecker Full Member

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    Glass Jaw, Glass Heart, terrible stand-up, terrible wrestling, decent top position BJJ, shitty guard, and shitty clinch.
     
    MetalMandible, Jul 17, 2011
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  8. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    Journeyman, gatekeeper of sorts. During the PRIDE era he was thoroughly insignificant. Because of his popularity his a mainstay in the UFC. That said he is a hard working fighter.
     
    scurlaruntings, Jul 17, 2011
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  9. leejunfan777

    leejunfan777 Guest

    he looked great against silva
     
    leejunfan777, Jul 17, 2011
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  10. The Spider

    The Spider Guest

    I have always rated him highly. He really surprised me with how good he was from the first time I saw him fight.
     
    The Spider, Jul 17, 2011
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  11. Ai-edy2007

    Ai-edy2007 STOCKTON 209 MOTHER****ER Full Member

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    good personality but his fighting skills are questionable.
     
    Ai-edy2007, Jul 17, 2011
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  12. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    And he is still a top 10 light heavy. It's a good thing his chin isn't as important here, as it would be in a sport that dealt primarily with getting hit in the face.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jul 17, 2011
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  13. Stoo

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    Dont encourage him Rek
     
    Stoo, Jul 17, 2011
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  14. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    He made a post in another thread that made me think he's got some promise outside of trolling.
     
    rekcutnevets, Jul 17, 2011
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  15. Stoo

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    About as likely as a Aoki Kod or a Morono thread in praise of Brock. Just ignore him I say

    And his deliberate bating is funny and pathetic at the same time (Yes Beekeper fans, Im aware of the irony of this statement :oops:)
     
    Stoo, Jul 17, 2011
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