Forrest Griffin
Known for acting · Born 1 July 1979 · 47 · Columbus, Ohio, USA
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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
The Ultimate Fighter
2005
Locked Down
2010
Once I Was a Champion
2011
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
2008
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
2008
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
2009
UFC 76: Knockout
2007
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
2012
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
2011
UFC 72: Victory
2007
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
2006
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999