Forrest Griffin Granted TRT Exemption by Nevada Before UFC 148

In advance of his UFC 148 rubber match with Tito Ortiz, Forrest Griffin obtained a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy.

The exemption was first reported by Pro MMA Radio host Larry Pepe, and MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) subsequently confirmed the decision with Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer were unsuccessful.

Ortiz told he would consult with his representatives before issuing a statement to the media.

Griffin bested Ortiz by unanimous decision in the co-main event bout, which took place this past Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and aired live on pay-per-view. The bout served as Ortiz's retirement bout after the two split a pair of previous fights at UFC 59 and UFC 106.

Kizer confirmed Griffin's testosterone levels were checked post-fight and were within allowable limits.

A rep for Griffin was unreachable for comment.

Griffin is the sixth reported fighter to obtain a therapeutic use exemption in Nevada following Chael Sonnen, who also received one in advance of his title fight against Anderson Silva in the headliner of UFC 148. Following UFC 146 in May, Kizer revealed that Frank Mir, who was unsuccessful in a bid for heavyweight champ Junior Dos Santos' belt, was the fourth fighter.

Previous fighters to get a TRT exemption in the state include Shane Roller, Todd Duffee and Dan Henderson.

Griffin was not present at an NSAC meeting on May 21 in which Sonnen was unanimously approved for an exemption. Sonnen was ordered to undergo additional blood testing following a review of medical paperwork justifying his use of TRT.

A winner on "The Ultimate Fighter 1," Griffin won the light heavyweight title from Quinton "Rampage" Jackson at UFC 86 and ceded it in his next fight to Rashad Evans at UFC 92.

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Tito Ortiz ‏@titoortiz
Never knew a fight can be won by strikes thrown. I feel sorry for my fans.
9:32 PM, July 11

Funny hearing the commentating @joerogan's hand must of been sore from stroking Forrest during fight. Joe may need 2get glasses instead of hair plugs. Crazy how my quads aren't sore from kicks. But my shins are from checking.
9:55 PM, July 11

@ForrestGriffin sorry to hear you had to use #steroids to beat me! Wait or try to beat me. @ForrestGriffin = #cheater lol. Have a good day!
2:08 PM, July 13

Lol

I can't believe there was honestly a reaction among fighters/fans about that decision. Forrest beat his fucking ass the first two rounds

what a shock, the goofy, over achieving guy was more than likely using steroids.