Props: Las Vegas Sun
Quoteworthy:
"As far as fighting teammates, it's kind of an unwritten rule that it happens for titles. If Gray got the title shot, I'd be happy for him and I'd help him train for it. I'd train with him to win. The weight division is stacked. There's tons of other guys that we can fight if the title's not on the line. It did feel great (to end a fight by stoppage) but I’m sure that monkey will come right back as soon as a fight goes to another decision."
Embattled UFC lightweight Tyson Griffin finally gets himself a finish inside the Octagon after knocking off Hermes Franca at UFC 103 on Sept. 19 in Dallas. The talented Xtreme Couture product is the winner of a staggering five "Fight of the Night" bonuses but had gone to a decision in seven straight bouts dating back to 2006, taking heat from fans and media alike in his inability to seal the deal. Does last week's stoppage over the purple-haired pop tart signify the arrival of the 14-2 Griffin as a serious title contender? Or will he make a "decision" to lurk in the shadows for another year? One thing's for sure, he has no problem taking on a teammate if that's the only thing that stands between him and the gold.