Forrest Griffin

Born 1979-07-01 (age 46) Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Biography

Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013 and is the Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute. Griffin, a former Georgia police officer, first rose to prominence after winning the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. In the tournament finals, he defeated Stephan Bonnar, which is widely credited as sparking the success of the UFC.

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Forrest Griffin

Known For

13

2010

as Joey Blarro

Locked Down

Locked Down

2010

as Mule

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

2009

as Better Cop

UFC 76: Knockout

UFC 76: Knockout

2007

as Self

UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008

UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008

2008

as Self

UFC 53: Heavy Hitters

UFC 53: Heavy Hitters

2005

as Self

UFC 59: Reality Check

UFC 59: Reality Check

2006

as Self

The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale

The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale

2005

as Self

UFC 55: Fury

UFC 55: Fury

2005

as Self

UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II

UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II

2012

as Self

UFC 101: Declaration

UFC 101: Declaration

2009

as Self

UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

2008

as Self

Once I Was a Champion

Once I Was a Champion

2011

as Himself

UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2

2009

as Self

UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral

UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral

2006

as Self

UFC 72: Victory

UFC 72: Victory

2007

as Self

Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC

Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC

2013

as Himself

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

2011

as Self

UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami

UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami

2011

as Self

UFC Hall of Fame 2024

2024

as Award Presenter