Ep 6. Forrest Griffin and Andrei Arlovski
- TV14
- October 8, 2005
- 2340 min
Forrest Griffin and Andrei Arlovski are the focus of this episode of UFC Unleashed. Griffin is a former UFC light heavyweight champion who fought from 2001 to 2012 and is known for his gritty fighting style and fan-favorite personality. Arlovski, on the other hand, is a former heavyweight champion who fought from 1999 to the present day and has an impressive record of 30 wins and 20 losses.
The episode starts with one of Griffin's early fights against Elvis Sinosic. While Griffin is known for his striking abilities, this fight shows off his grappling skills as he uses his wrestling to control Sinosic on the ground and land some ground-and-pound. The fight ends in a unanimous decision victory for Griffin.
The next fight featured is Arlovski's bout against Ian Freeman. Freeman was a veteran of the sport at the time and had a solid record, but Arlovski was able to use his superior striking to knock him out in the first round. The fight is a quick one, but it demonstrates Arlovski's power and precision.
The third fight on the episode is another of Griffin's battles, this time against Stephan Bonnar. This fight is one of the most iconic in UFC history, as it was the finale of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter reality show and is widely regarded as one of the most exciting fights in UFC history. Both Griffin and Bonnar put on a show, exchanging punches and kicks for three full rounds. The fight is incredibly close, but Griffin is ultimately awarded a split decision victory.
The next fight on the episode is Arlovski's bout with Vladimir Matyushenko. Matyushenko was a highly regarded wrestler and had never been knocked out before this fight, but Arlovski was able to use his striking to dismantle him and earn a TKO victory in the first round. This fight shows off Arlovski's power and accuracy, as he lands a series of devastating strikes to finish the fight.
The fifth fight on the episode is another of Griffin's classics, this time against Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Rua was unbeaten in his previous fights in PRIDE, but Griffin was able to use his physicality and tenacity to earn a submission victory in the third round. This fight is another all-time great and is a testament to both fighters' skills and heart.
Finally, the episode concludes with Arlovski's bout against Tim Sylvia. This fight took place in 2005 and was a title fight for the UFC heavyweight championship. Sylvia was the defending champion and had beaten Arlovski in their previous bout, but Arlovski was able to use his speed and technique to earn a unanimous decision victory and become the new champion. This fight is a great showcase of Arlovski's skills and shows why he was such a dominant force in the UFC's heavyweight division for so many years.
Overall, this episode of UFC Unleashed is a great tribute to two of the sport's most iconic fighters. Griffin and Arlovski both had long and storied careers in the UFC and this episode showcases some of their most exciting and impressive performances. Whether you're a longtime fan of the sport or a newcomer looking to learn more, this episode is definitely worth checking out.