Tyson Griffin came to mixed martial arts with a wrestling background and developed on California's regional circuit. His early success led him to the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2006, where he was matched against experienced lightweight competition.
At UFC 72 in 2007, Griffin won a split decision over Clay Guida in a bout recognized as Fight of the Night. He added a unanimous decision over Thiago Tavares and a knockout of Hermes Franca at UFC 103 in 2009. Griffin also faced Frankie Edgar and former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk, earning a reputation for pace, durability, and close, competitive fights.
After his UFC tenure, Griffin continued to compete professionally before retiring. His career is remembered for a series of demanding lightweight matchups rather than a title reign, and his bout with Guida stands as one of his best-known performances.
Tyson Griffin was born on April 20, 1984 in Sacramento, California, United States. In Cardology (Destiny Cards), April 20, 1984 corresponds to the Ace of Diamonds, making the Ace of Diamonds his Birth Card.
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