Chad Griggs vs. Gian Villante

Main Card | Tournament Alternate | 265 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Griggs defeats Villante
L
KO/TKO, Punches 2:49 Round 1 of 3
"The Grave Digger"
vs.
KO/TKO 2:49 R1
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Fighter Comparison

9-1-0

Climbed to 10-1
Pro
Record
7-1-0

Fell to 7-2
+230
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-280
(Moderate Favorite)

United States
Nation

United States
Tucson
Arizona
Fights out of
Bellmore
New York
32
+8 mos, 4 wks
Age at Fight 25
+5 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
229.0 lbs
(103.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
227.0 lbs
(103.0 kgs)
6'1"
(186cm)
Height
6'3"
(191cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
76.0"
(193cm)
Apex MMA Gym Bellmore Kickboxing MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 490

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Villante
44%
Griggs
56%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Fedor vs Silva
  • Date: Saturday 02.12.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Yves Lavigne
  • Venue: IZOD Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 7 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Bas Rutten & Michael Schiavello (HDNet), Gus Johnson, Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock (Showtime)
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ron Kruck (HDNet), Gus Johnson (Showtime)
  • Griggs Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Villante Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Strikeforce Heavyweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Alternate
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