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BREAKING: Forrest Griffin, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, to Play Main Event Today

UFC champion fighter Forrest Griffin will play the 2008 WSOP Main EventWicked Chops Poker has learned that newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin (pictured, for the ladies) is expected to play today in the WSOP Main Event.

Griffin, a big under-dog going into the bout, defeated ex-champ Quinton "Rampage" Jackson last night for the title by decision. The fight swung towards Griffin's favor with punishing leg kicks in the second round.

For a hint at what it's like to get kicked in the leg (and have it fractured) by Forrest Griffin, watch the video below. See Forrest train for UFC: 76 here. And check out RawVegas.tv later for an exclusive interview with the new champ.

VIDEO: Forrest Griffin leg kick

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July 06, 2008 in 2008 WSOP Main Event, Poker News |

Tags: 2008 WSOP, Forrest Griffin, Rampage Jackson, UFC



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