Josh Richard Grispi was born on October 14,1988 and is an American former professional mixed martial artist.
25 Facts About Josh Grispi
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Josh Grispi made his promotional debut against Mark Hominick at WEC 32, locking in a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
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Josh Grispi's next fight came against former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver at WEC 41 on June 7,2009.
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Josh Grispi won the fight via guillotine choke submission 33 seconds into the fight.
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Two days before the Pulver fight, Josh Grispi injured his ankle while training, but agreed to fight anyway.
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Josh Grispi underwent surgery and returned in the summer of 2010.
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Josh Grispi returned after a year off to face LC Davis on June 20,2010, at WEC 49.
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Josh Grispi submitted Davis by guillotine choke submission at 2:33 of the first round, earning Submission of the Night honors.
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Josh Grispi was expected to face Erik Koch on November 11,2010, at WEC 52.
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Josh Grispi was expected to fight Jose Aldo at UFC 125 for the UFC Featherweight Championship but Aldo was forced to withdraw due to injury.
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Josh Grispi suffered a jaw injury in the fight which sidelined him for 5 months.
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Josh Grispi faced George Roop on June 4,2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.
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Josh Grispi lost the fight via TKO in the third round.
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Josh Grispi was expected to face Matt Grice on October 8,2011, at UFC 136.
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However, Josh Grispi was forced from the bout and replaced by Nam Phan.
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Josh Grispi was expected to face Pablo Garza on August 4,2012, at UFC on FOX 4.
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Josh Grispi faced Andy Ogle on February 16,2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs McDonald.
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Josh Grispi lost the fight via unanimous decision and was released from the promotion.
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However on January 20,2020, news surfaced that Josh Grispi was forced to withdraw from the bout due to legal complications and was replaced by Manny Bermudez.
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Josh Grispi filed for divorce while incarcerated and has a son and a daughter with ex wife Kaitlyn.
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Josh Grispi is a distant relative of legendary boxer Rocky Marciano.
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Josh Grispi had first been arrested on August 1,2014, and charged with multiple counts of improperly storing firearms near minors, as well as assault and battery on his wife.
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However, Josh Grispi was released on August 4,2014, after posting $2,000 bail.
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That same day, Josh Grispi allegedly assaulted his wife again by punching and kicking her repeatedly, as well as sending his bull terrier dog who had been trained to attack her after her.
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Josh Grispi's wife told police her husband had been abusive to her for the past two years in their three-year marriage.