Issue 155
June 2017
Which winner of the original series of The Ultimate Fighter went on to have the best career?
Who?
- Forrest Griffin and Diego Sanchez.
Round 1. Longevity
- Griffin: Retired in 2012 after 10 UFC wins.
- Sanchez: Still going with 41 matches 29 wins 12 losses.
Round 2. Title credentials
- Griffin: Beat ‘Rampage for the UFC 205lb title.
- Sanchez: Came up short at 155lb against BJ Penn.
Round 3. Excitement
- Griffin: In some all-time great battles.
- Sanchez: Seven ‘Fight of the Night’ awards say it all.
Round 4. Retirement prospects
- Griffin: Got out in time to protect his health.
- Sanchez: We love his wars, but fear for his poor brain.
Round 5. Place in history
- Griffin: In the Hall of Fame for a historic fight.
- Sanchez: The number-one brawler in our hearts.
THE VERDICT:
That ‘The Nightmare’ still fights after so many barnburners makes him one of our all-time favorites, but Griffin’s achievements just give him the edge.
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