Chad Griggs was born on May 15,1978 and is an American former mixed martial artist.
22 Facts About Chad Griggs
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Chad Griggs was introduced to mixed martial arts when he began training and frequently sparring with legendary fighter Don Frye.
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Chad Griggs attended college, where he received his EMT and paramedic certification.
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Chad 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.
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Chad Griggs again came out victorious, winning via submission due to punches.
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Chad Griggs won another fight before signing with upstart promotion, the International Fight League.
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Chad Griggs signed with the IFL in 2007, and was picked to be a part of the Tucson Scorpions, coached by Don Frye.
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Chad Griggs made his promotional debut at IFL: Houston that took place on February 2,2007.
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Chad Griggs's opponent was PRIDE and UFC veteran, John Marsh.
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Chad Griggs was released from the promotion, despite the loss being the first of his career.
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Chad Griggs won two fights after being released from the IFL.
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Chad Griggs returned in April 2009, winning against Jon Alexander at Ultimate Style Fighting: Rumble in Wyoming.
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Chad Griggs made his debut for Strikeforce at Strikeforce: Houston on August 21,2010, against former professional wrestling star and standout collegiate wrestler Bobby Lashley.
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Chad Griggs defeated Lashley by TKO when Lashley was unable to return to his corner at the end of the 2nd round after Chad Griggs landed a flurry of strikes.
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Chad Griggs next fight for Strikeforce came against promotional newcomer Gian Villante at Strikeforce: Fedor vs Silva.
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Chad Griggs' next fight was against Valentijn Overeem at Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum on June 18,2011, in Dallas, Texas.
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Chad Griggs won the fight via submission to strikes in the first round.
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Chad Griggs lost the bout in the first round via submission due to an arm-triangle choke.
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Chad Griggs was expected to face Phil Davis in his Light Heavyweight debut on August 4,2012, at UFC on FOX 4.
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However, Chad Griggs was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Wagner Prado.
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Chad Griggs was released from the UFC on January 18,2013.
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Chad Griggs has been in a relationship with Stevie Dillon since 2023.