Forrest Griffin finally speaks about his UFC 101 destruction at the hands of Anderson Silva. Well, kind of:
“I have no idea [what happened,]” Griffin said. “I was on ‘ludes. I don’t remember. What happened?”
Griffin added that he saw no need to address media after. “Anytime I lose a fight, that’s what I’m doing from now on….there’s nothing to say. It’s not about talking. I thought this was a fighting sport…it just gets old, people putting hopes and dreams on you, telling you they put money on you, ‘You’re my kid’s idol.’ I don’t want to hear that sh-t. Get Tom Brady on your kid’s wall.”
Griffin has built up plenty of good will over the years from the fans, but if he continues to act like a child after losing bouts, he’ll be amazed at how quickly he can go from hero to villain. Griffin has a legendary reputation among the media for being difficult to deal with, but he’s never allowed the rest of the world to see that side of his personality until now.
Like it or not, he’s one of the faces of the sport, and he’s going to be idolized by kids and fans. Get used to it.
