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Tyson Griffin

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United States, Santa Rosa, California
American Kickboxing Academy
Age: 42
16
Wins
8
Losses
0
DRAWS
@tyson_griffin
Last fight

Loss

Tyson GriffinTyson Griffin
vs
Bart PalaszewskiBart Palaszewski

KO/TKO (R1 · 2:45)UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz

  • Pro record 16-8-0
  • UFC record 8-6-0
  • Outside the UFC 8-2-0
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'6" (168 cm)
Weight:
145 lbs (66 kg)
Reach:
68" (173 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
20th Apr. 1984
Age:
42
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 14 bouts · through 2011-10-29

3.73
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
42%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.35
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
1.8
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
45%
Takedown Accuracy
0.9
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (7%)
Sub (7%)
Decision (43%)
Losses (43%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy42%
Takedown Accuracy45%
Takedown Defense60%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ51/100

14 UFC bouts · 92 division peers

Data through 2011-10-29

Cardio99/100

10 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2011-06-26

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tyson Griffin's professional MMA record?

Tyson Griffin has a professional MMA record of 16-8-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Tyson Griffin's UFC record?

Tyson Griffin's UFC record is 8-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 8-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Tyson Griffin fight next?

Tyson Griffin does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Tyson Griffin?

Tyson Griffin is 42 years old, born April 20, 1984.

How tall is Tyson Griffin?

Tyson Griffin stands 168 cm (5'6") tall, with a 173 cm (68") reach.

Where is Tyson Griffin from?

Tyson Griffin is from United States.

When was Tyson Griffin's last fight?

Tyson Griffin last fought on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz, losing to Bart Palaszewski by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Tyson Griffin vs Manvel Gamburyan?

Tyson Griffin defeated Manvel Gamburyan by unanimous decision at UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry on June 26, 2011. All three judges (Brad Duruttya, John Lapcevic, Todd Kruszka) scored the fight 29-28 in Tyson Griffin's favor.

What were the scorecards for Tyson Griffin vs Nik Lentz?

Tyson Griffin lost to Nik Lentz by split decision at UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida on November 20, 2010. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 29-28, Jeff Blatnick 29-28, Nelson Hamilton 27-30 (winner's score first).

Tyson Griffin scouting report

Tyson Griffin (United States), a featherweight, went 16-8 as a pro and 8-6 in the UFC (8-2 outside it). He debuted at UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn on September 23, 2006; one of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and six by decision. His reach of 68 inches is 2.9 inches shorter than the featherweight average (70.9 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Bart Palaszewski, then making his UFC debut, on October 29, 2011 (UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Tyson Griffin vs the featherweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 14 UFC bouts (2:44:05 of fight time).

StatGriffinDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute3.7612 in 2:44:054.140
Significant strike accuracy42.1%612 of 1,455 landed47.4%24
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.4386 in 2:44:053.813
Significant strike defense65%717 of 1,103 avoided54.3%95
Takedowns per 15 minutes1.820 in 2:44:051.666
Takedown accuracy45.5%20 of 44 landed38.4%62
Takedown defense59.5%50 of 84 stopped61%42
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.910 in 2:44:050.582
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.22 in 2:44:050.524
Control time21.5%35:18 of 2:44:0518%70
Average fight time11:4314 bouts10:4358
Height168 cm66″175 cm68.8″
Reach173 cm68″180 cm70.9″
  • Division average and percentile: 92 active featherweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-6

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-6-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Bart Palaszewski
    Bart Palaszewski
    Pro record now: 36-17-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:45UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 29, 2011Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Manvel Gamburyan
    Manvel Gamburyan
    Pro record now: 15-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-3-0
    DECUFC Live: Kongo vs BarryJun 26, 2011Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 7-5-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Nik Lentz
    Nik Lentz
    Pro record now: 30-12-2 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-0-1
    DECUFC 123: Rampage vs MachidaNov 20, 2010Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Takanori Gomi
    Takanori Gomi
    Pro record now: 35-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:04UFC Live: Jones vs MatyushenkoAug 1, 2010Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Evan Dunham
    Evan Dunham
    Pro record now: 18-9-1UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    DECUFC 115: Liddell vs FranklinJun 12, 2010Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Hermes Franca
    Hermes Franca
    Pro record now: 24-17-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-4-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:26UFC 103: Franklin vs BelfortSep 19, 2009Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Rafael Dos Anjos
    Rafael Dos Anjos
    Pro record now: 32-18-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Condit vs KampmannApr 1, 2009Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    Pro record now: 36-4-1UFC record entering: 6-3-0
    DECUFC 90: Silva vs CoteOct 25, 2008Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Marcus Aurelio
    Marcus Aurelio
    Pro record now: 22-10-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    DECUFC 86: Jackson vs GriffinJul 5, 2008Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Gleison Tibau
    Gleison Tibau
    Pro record now: 33-14-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    DECUFC 81: Breaking PointFeb 2, 2008Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    Pro record now: 21-7-1UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    DECUFC 76: KnockoutSep 22, 2007Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Clay Guida
    Clay Guida
    Pro record now: 38-22-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC 72: VictoryJun 16, 2007Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    Frankie Edgar
    Frankie Edgar
    Pro record now: 23-11-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC 67: All or NothingFeb 3, 2007Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    vs
    David Lee
    David Lee
    Pro record now: 12-10-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    SUBR1 1:50UFC 63: Hughes vs PennSep 23, 2006Result & stats

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