Forrest Griffin
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1979-07-01
Place of birth: Columbus, Ohio, USA
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.
Known for
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
2009Self
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
2008Self
UFC 76: Knockout
2007Self
UFC 72: Victory
2007Self
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
2006Self
UFC 59: Reality Check
2006Self
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
2006Self
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
2005Self
UFC 55: Fury
2005Self
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
2008Self
Locked Down
2010Mule
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
2011Self
UFC 101: Declaration
2009Self
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
2011Self
Once I Was a Champion
2011Himself
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
2012Self
Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
2013HimselfUFC Hall of Fame 2024
2024Award Presenter
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2010Joey Blarro