Tyson Griffin not considering rematch with WEC champion Urijah Faber

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Tyson Griffin not considering rematch with WEC champion Urijah Faber
by John Morgan on Aug 27, 2008 at 2:20 pm ET
Despite recent rumors to the contrary, UFC lightweight contender Tyson Griffin (12-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is not considering a move to 145 pounds to take on WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber (21-1 MMA, 6-0 WEC).

In fact, while a guest on a recent edition of TAGG Radio (TAGG Radio Network - Home of TAGG Radio & The Lights Out Show!), the official radio partner of MMAjunkie.com (UFC blog for UFC news, UFC rumors, fighter interviews and event previews/recaps | MMAjunkie.com), Griffin said the cut wouldn't even possible

"I'm 180 pounds right now," Griffin said. "There's no way I'm making 145 pounds. Ever. I don't see that happening."

Faber is currently riding a 13-fight win streak. That streak started after Faber's lone career loss -- a Gladiator Challenge bout with Griffin. However that 2005 contest was held at Griffin's natural weight of 155 pounds.

While fans and media continue to speculate over who could possibly provide a challenge for the dominant "California Kid," Griffin said not to include him in the discussion.

"There's no truth to me moving anywhere," Griffin said. "I've never heard that from anybody. I do not plan on moving in weight class or organization. I'm happy with where I'm at."

Instead, Griffin will continue to focus on his astounding run in the UFC's talent-rich lightweight division.

After a controversial decision loss to Frankie Edgar in February 2007, Griffin has won four straight against some of the sport's best in Clay Guida, Thiago Tavares, Gleison Tibau and Marcus Aurelio. Now the 24-year-old will face former lightweight champion Sean Sherk at October's UFC 90 event.

"They just get tougher and tougher," Griffin said of his opponents. "I definitely don't get a break in competition.

"At the same time, that's what keeps me motivated to train harder and harder. If you have easy fights, it's kind of hard to push yourself. The more you get challenged, the more you challenge yourself in the gym."

Griffin, who faced Faber in just his third career bout -- as well as notable Duane "Bang" Ludwig in his seventh -- isn't complaining about the constant high-level of competition. In fact, the Las Vegas resident wouldn't have it any other way.

"I just think it comes down to the way I am and the way I compete, even before I was part of the UFC," Griffin said. "And as soon as I became a part of [the UFC], I made sure my manager told them straight up and down I want to fight stiff competition. The more challenges I have the better."

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[jlruthven84]

I laughed my ass off when I read "controversial decision loss to Frankie Edgar." Edgar whooped him, no two ways about it.

The only thing controversial about Griffn's record is his "win" over Guida. What a crock.

[kylewyzle2005]

Originally Posted by jlruthven84

I laughed my ass off when I read "controversial decision loss to Frankie Edgar." Edgar whooped him, no two ways about it.

The only thing controversial about Griffn's record is his "win" over Guida. What a crock.

i agree. and on top of that faber talked about moving up to 155lb division and fighting tyson griffin at his weight class, nobody told tyson griffin to move wait juss for fabers revenge, that wouldnt make sense anyways. I personally think faber has came along way since that fight, (his only loss) and he will come to ufc's lightweight division after he beats mike brown, assuming that he will. I hope to god he doesnt waste his time by moving down to 135 to fight torres, cuz after that, theres no threat to him in that division. then hes gunna have leaps of trouble tryin to gain so much weight to cut and make a ripped 155.

[TN94z]

I would love to see Urijah at 155. I really like watching him fight.

[MrSpanky]

daaaaaaaaaaaang im just findin out griffin is fightin sherk WHAT?!
im givin the edge to griffin theyre both ground gamers and, not hatin on sherk, but griffins actually got submissions and technique lol

war griffin!

[jhell]

You can't blame the guy, but IMO Faber would beat him this time.

[jukon]

Wow, Tyson vs Sherk eh?

If you were ever to bet on a fight to go the distance, this will be it.