Forrest Griffin
Born: 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
2009★ 6.1
13
2010★ 5.9
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
2008★ 6.8
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
2009★ 4.7
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
2012★ 6.6
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
2005★ 0.0
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
2006★ 6.4
UFC 72: Victory
2007★ 6.1
UFC 55: Fury
2005★ 6.3
Locked Down
2010★ 3.9
UFC 59: Reality Check
2006★ 6.3
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
2011★ 8.3
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
2005★ 6.1
UFC 101: Declaration
2009★ 7.1
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
2008★ 6.7
UFC 76: Knockout
2007★ 6.5
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
2011★ 6.5
Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
2013★ 7.2
Once I Was a Champion
2011★ 5.8
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
2006★ 6.4