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The UFC world is still mourning the sudden loss of Stephan Bonnar. However, many have been waiting for Forrest Griffin’s reaction to the news.
Well, the Hall of Fame fighter finally broke his silence Wednesday.
Griffin hit social media and commented on Stephan Bonnar’s death.
The two fighters will always be tied together for their historic fight. Although they were opponents in the octagon, they held a unique friendship outside of the cage. Here are Forrest Griffin’s comments about Bonnar.Stephan was a lot of things: He was always the most interesting person in the room, he had the biggest heart and most importantly, he was my friend. I always loved it that people got excited when they found out we were really friends. I’ll always miss you, brother. https://t.co/lXuMgRgaJV
— Forrest Griffin (@ForrestGriffin)
Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar had one of the most iconic fights in UFC history. Many credit their brawl for putting the organization on the map. It was a true all-out effort from each fighter and they helped pave the way for numerous fight fans today. Here’s a quick video showcasing the fight with some commentary.
Stephan Bonnar vs Forrest Griffin (UFC62, 2006) One of the best fights ever & one of the most important fights in UFC history, maybe THE most important fight. #RIPStephanBonnar pic.twitter.com/3rZyFkvGq6
— @ (@FTBeard7)
Losing Stephan Bonnar is a brutal blow to the MMA world. He’s a true legend of the sport and will surely be missed by everyone he encountered.
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