Forrest Griffin

Forrest Griffin

Actor

Columbus, Ohio, USA
July 1, 1979

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 1

Representative Works

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5.8
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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
4.7
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Locked Down
Locked Down
3.9
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UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
6.4
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UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
6.5
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UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
8.3
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UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
6.4
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UFC 72: Victory
UFC 72: Victory
6.1
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UFC 101: Declaration
UFC 101: Declaration
7.1
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The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
No Rating Yet
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UFC 76: Knockout
UFC 76: Knockout
6.5
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Once I Was a Champion
Once I Was a Champion
6.1
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

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2010Nominee

Best Performance

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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
2009Nominee

Best Performance

I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell

Locked Down
2010Nominee

Best Performance

Locked Down

Career Highlights

UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
2006Highlight

Best Performance

UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
2011Highlight

Best Performance

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort

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