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Ex-UFC fighter Jordan Griffin seeks to go directly from military deployment to Gamebred FC $500K tournament
TL;DR
Ex-UFC fighter Jordan Griffin is deployed in the military but aims to compete in the Gamebred FC lightweight tournament starting May 1 in Miami, with a $500,000 prize for the winner.
Key points
- Jordan Griffin is an ex-UFC fighter.
- He is currently deployed in the military.
- Griffin signed up for the Gamebred FC lightweight tournament.
- The tournament begins on May 1 in Miami.
- The winner receives a $500,000 prize.
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NORFOLK, VA - FEBRUARY 29: Jordan Griffin reacts after defeating TJ Brown in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Chartway Arena on February 29, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Ex-UFC fighter Jordan Griffin is currently serving as an active member of the United States military but heās seeking a return to the cage sooner than later with a chance to win life-changing money.
The 36-year-old veteran is actually deployed right now for military service but heās ready to return to his fight career after inking a deal to join the upcoming Gamebred FC lightweight tournament, which kicks off on May 1 in Miami. While booking a fight when heās still deployed is obviously a risk because he hasnāt endured a full training camp focused only on MMA, Griffin couldnāt pass up on the opportunity, especially knowing the ultimately reward for the winner is a $500,000 grand prize.
He also knew he wasnāt done fighting yet and he couldnāt imagine a better way to return than this upcoming tournament.
āAlthough I feel accomplished outside of fighting Iām not done working towards my dreams,ā Griffin told MMA Fighting. āAt the end of the day Iām a fighter and getting an opportunity to fight in the Gamebred MMA tournament for $500K is life changing money, not only for me but most importantly my family.
āI want to come back from this deployment, go directly into this fight handle my business with a finish, and go home to my son with a pocket full of money but I need to make it to weigh-ins first!ā
Griffin last fought in 2024 when he scored a first-round knockout over Travis Karppinen, which ended a four-fight losing streak dating back to his final two appearances in the UFC.
Lately heās been completely dedicated to his military career but the chance to come back with so much riding on this Gamebred FC tournament, Griffin admits it was just too good to pass on.
Q&A
What is the Gamebred FC lightweight tournament?
The Gamebred FC lightweight tournament is a mixed martial arts competition that offers a $500,000 grand prize to the winner.
When does the Gamebred FC tournament start?
The Gamebred FC lightweight tournament kicks off on May 1 in Miami.
Why is Jordan Griffin competing while deployed in the military?
Jordan Griffin is competing while deployed because he sees this tournament as a significant opportunity to return to fighting and potentially win life-changing money.
What are the risks of Jordan Griffin fighting while deployed?
The risks include not having a full training camp focused solely on MMA, which could affect his performance in the tournament.