Forrest Griffin
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1979-07-01 (45 years old)
Place of Birth
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Forrest Griffin
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
Acting
(2024)
UFC Hall of Fame 2024
as Award Presenter
(2013)
(2012)
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
as Self
(2011)
Once I Was a Champion
as Himself
(2011)
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
as Self
(2011)
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
as Self
(2010)
13
as Joey Blarro
(2010)
Locked Down
as Mule
(2009)
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
as Better Cop
(2009)
UFC 101: Declaration
as Self
(2009)
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
as Self
(2008)
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
as Self
(2008)
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
as Self
(2007)
UFC 72: Victory
as Self
(2007)
UFC 76: Knockout
as Self
(2006)
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
as Self
(2006)
UFC 59: Reality Check
as Self
(2006)
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
as Self
(2005)
(2005)
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
as Self
(2005)
UFC 55: Fury
as Self