Chad Griggs
| Chad Griggs | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 15, 1978 Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Other names | The Grave Digger |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division |
Heavyweight (265 lb) Light Heavyweight (205 lb) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Team | Apex MMA/Fight Legion |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Chad Griggs (born May 15, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the UFC's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has also formerly competed for the Tucson Scorpions of the IFL and Strikeforce.
Griggs is from Tucson, Arizona and attended Sahuaro High School. He was introduced to mixed martial arts when he began training and frequently sparring with legendary fighter Don Frye. Griggs attended college, where he received his EMT and paramedic certification.
Griggs won his lone amateur fight via knockout in 13 seconds, and then made his professional debut in December 2005, on the first Total Fighting Alliance card. He fought and quickly defeated Johnathan Tsosie, an 0-3 fighter at the time, only eighteen seconds into round one. In April 2006, Griggs took his second fight against UFC veteran Homer Moore, on a Rage in the Cage card. Griggs again won via TKO.
Only a month after his second fight, Griggs fought Johnathan Tsosie in a rematch from their December fight. Griggs again came out victorious, winning via submission due to punches. He won another fight before signing with upstart promotion, the International Fight League.
Griggs signed with the IFL in 2007, and was picked to be a part of the Tucson Scorpions, coached by Don Frye. He made his promotional debut at IFL: Houston that took place on February 2, 2007. His opponent was PRIDE and UFC veteran, John Marsh. Griggs won the fight by TKO in the third round.
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