January 15, 2009
MMA Weekly amends rumors that Forrest Griffin was to be sidelined for the majority of 2009 with a hand injury. A source close to Forrest stated that he is recovering well from surgery and hopes to make a return in the summer. He should not have to sit out for any major period of time.
Griffin had surgery on one of his metacarpals to repair the injury he sustained during his fight against Rashad Evans at UFC 92. He currently has a cast on but expects to be healed in two to three months. He is in good spirits after the surgery and hopes to return in late June. MMA Weekly says he could end up to be part of one of the major summer fight cards.