Chad Griggs is an American

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 mixed martial artist

Mixed martial arts

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 who competes in the heavyweight

Heavyweight (MMA)

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 division. A professional MMA competitor since 2005, Griggs has made a name for himself fighting in his home state of Arizona. He is currently signed with Strikeforce

Strikeforce

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. He formerly fought for the Tucson Scorpions

Tucson Scorpions

The Tucson Scorpions are an International Fight League team based in Tucson, Arizona. Coached by MMA and UFC legend Don Frye, the Scorpions were one of four new teams established at the beginning of the 2007 season.-Record/Roster:...

 of the International Fight League

International Fight League

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Early Career

Griggs made his MMA debut in December of 2005, on the first Total Fighting Alliance card. He fought and quickly defeated Johnathan Tsosie, an 0-3 fighter at the time, only eighteen seconds into round one. In April 2006, Griggs took his second fight on a Rage in the Cage card, again winning via TKO.

Only a month after his second fight, Griggs fought Johnathan Tsosie in a rematch from their December fight. Griggs again came out victorious, winning via submission due to punches. He won another fight before signing with upstart promotion, International Fight League

International Fight League

The International Fight League was an American mixed martial arts promotion billed as the world's first MMA league. It was founded on January 7, 2006 and closed on July 31, 2008...

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International Fight League

Griggs signed with the IFL in 2007, and was picked to be a part of the Tucson Scorpions

Tucson Scorpions

The Tucson Scorpions are an International Fight League team based in Tucson, Arizona. Coached by MMA and UFC legend Don Frye, the Scorpions were one of four new teams established at the beginning of the 2007 season.-Record/Roster:...

. He made his IFL debut on the Houston card that took place on February 2, 2007. His opponent was PRIDE

PRIDE

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 and UFC veteran, John Marsh

John Marsh

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. Griggs won the fight by TKO in the third round.

He then fought on the Connecticut card against undefeated Shane Ott. Ott defeated Griggs with a kimura submission early in round one. Griggs was released from the promotion after the loss.

Regional circuits

Griggs won two fights after being released from the IFL. After his second win, he took a year and a half off from competition. He returned in April of 2009, winning against Jon Alexander at Ultimate Style Fighting: Rumble in Wyoming.

Strikeforce

Griggs made his debut for Strikeforce

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 at Strikeforce: Houston on August 21, 2010 against former pro-wrestler Bobby Lashley. Griggs defeated Lashley by TKO when Lashley was unable to return to his corner at the end of the 2nd round after Griggs landed a flurry of strikes.

Griggs next fight for Strikeforce

Strikeforce

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 came against promotional newcomer Gianpiero Villante

Gianpiero Villante

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 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

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. Griggs won the fight in the first round via TKO. The fight served as a reserve bout for Strikeforce's heavyweight grand prix.

Griggs' next fight was against Valentijn Overeem

Valentijn Overeem

Valentijn Overeem is a Dutch mixed martial artist who competes as a heavyweight. He has previously competed for the PRIDE Fighting Championships, RINGS and Strikeforce...

 at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum on June 18, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. He won the fight via submission to strikes in the first round.

Personal life

Griggs and his wife Julie have two children, a son named Bailey and a daughter named Haiden. Griggs also works as a firefighter and a paramedic with the Tucson Fire Department.

In his spare time, Griggs enjoys hiking into the mountains and hunting coyotes.

Mixed martial arts record

| Win
|align=center| 11–1
|   Valentijn Overeem

Valentijn Overeem

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| Submission (punches)
| Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum

Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum

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|Dallas, Texas

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| Win
|align=center| 10–1
|   Gianpiero Villante

Gianpiero Villante

Gianpiero Villante is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently the heavyweight champion for Lou Neglia's Ring of Combat promotion. Fighting out of Long Island, New York, he trains at Bellmore Kickboxing Academy under trainer Keith Trimble, as well as Long Island MMA...

| TKO (punches)
| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

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|East Rutherford, New Jersey

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| Win
|align=center| 9–1
|   Bobby Lashley
| TKO (retirement)
| Strikeforce: Houston
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|align=center| 5:00
|Houston, Texas

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| Win
|align=center| 8–1
|   Jon Alexander
| KO (elbows)
| USF: Rumble in Wyoming
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|align=center| 1:13
|Casper, Wyoming

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| Win
|align=center| 7–1
|   Eric Garcia
| TKO (punches)
| All Power Combat 1
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|align=center| 1:02
|Arizona

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| Win
|align=center| 6–1
|   Steve Sayegh
| TKO (punches)
| Rage in the Cage 101
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|align=center| 2:28
|Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States

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| Loss
|align=center| 5–1
|   Shane Ott
| Submission (kimura)
| IFL: Connecticut
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|align=center| 1:09
|Uncasville, Connecticut

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| Win
|align=center| 5–0
|   John Marsh

John Marsh (fighter)

John Michael Marsh is a retired American mixed martial artist.-Mixed martial arts:Marsh turned to mixed martial arts in 1993 at age 23. He has made appearances in top organizations such as Pride, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the International Fight League...

| TKO (punches)
| IFL: Houston
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 2:32
|Houston, Texas

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| Win
|align=center| 4–0
|   Tony Mendoza
| TKO (punches)
| WFC: Rumble in the Rockies
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:41
|Loveland, Colorado

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| Win
|align=center| 3–0
|   Johnathan Tsosie
| Submission (punches)
| Rage in the Cage 82
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:43
|Tucson, Arizona

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| Win
|align=center| 2–0
|   Homer Moore

Homer Moore

Homer Moore is an American mixed martial artist from Phoenix, Arizona. Moore's first major win occurred in 1999, with a decision victory over Jason Middaugh.-Wrestling career:...

| TKO (punches)
| Rage in the Cage 81
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|align=center| 3
|align=center| 0:30
|Mesa, Arizona

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| Win
|align=center| 1–0
|   Johnathan Tsosie
| TKO (punches)
| Total Fighting Alliance 1
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|align=center| 1
|align=center| 0:18
|Campo, California

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