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December 23, 2008
Forrest on Rashad Evans and Making Money
Forrest Griffin talks about how surprised he is to be making so much money doing something he loves. "I was making $26,000 a year as a cop. My goal was to make $26,000 a year as a fighter," he says. But he's making a lot more than that; in fact, he now makes seven figures as the UFC light heavyweight champion. But Forrest thinks stars like himself might make too much money compared to the UFC undercard fighters, who sometimes make just a few thousand bucks a fight. "I would like to see it be more level," he says. "The top guys make a ton and everyone else doesn't. But they're getting an opportunity."
He also talks about his upcoming fight with Rashad "Sugar" Evans. Forrest is the favorite against Evans, but Forrest isn't so sure he'll win. "He's extremely explosive, he's quick, he's got great knockout power in his hands and feet, and he's a real good wrestler," Forrest says of Evans.
Source: MMA Fanhouse
