Forrest Griffin and Chuck Liddell at the WSOP

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Last night underdog Forrest Griffin beat Quinton "Rapage" Jackson in UFC 86 here in Las Vegas. The fight went the full five rounds and Griffin won by decision making him the new UFC light-heavyweight champion. Griffin had a rough first round but went on to gain momentum in the second by working Jackson's leg. Not unlike ... [link]

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Forrest Griffin Wins Belt, Plays In WSOP
Published 7/6/2008 by J Koot at Busted Coverage: Booze, Ladies And Football
Less than 24 hours after surviving having his head beat in but taking Rampage Jackson’s UFC belt, Forrest Griffin did the logical and sat down with 10,000 in chips for Day 1D of the World Series of Poker. Griffin, sporting a developing cauliflower ear, at least had a reason to look like he had a rough night. Also showing up today in Vegas for the WSOP were Chuck Liddell and Shannon Elizabeth looking hot. It’s too bad she’s resorted to sitting in sweaty, stinking poker rooms ...

Griffin and Liddell both battered Sunday in Vegas
Published 7/7/2008 by Steve Cofield at Yahoo! MMA Blog
... Liddell will likely get some television on ESPN when it finally does unveil its 2008 WSOP package. The Iceman was at a star-studded table with 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth. Hopefully 'The Brat' got snippy with Liddell, that will be must see TV. ...

Brog: Patrick, Olbermann Reunite On NBC Broadcast
Published 7/7/2008 by Brooks at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... exchange , you can guarantee Buck would’ve been in the clear (I’m guessing Cowherd & Co. don’t look at it that way). One person who today is probably disappointed with Buck’s backpedal is Kyle Nagel of the DAYTON DAILY NEWS, who columnized after Buck’s comments that the announcer was in the right . Brewers broadcaster Jim Powell breaks down the C.C. Sabathia deal and the man behind it, Doug Melvin , better than anyone I’ve seen, heard or read. Forest Griffin playing at the WSOP moments after his UFC win over Rampage Jackson : ...

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