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 Hall of Fame 2024
Award Presenter
2024
Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
Himself
2013
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
Self
2012
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
Self
2011
Once I Was a Champion
Himself
2011
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
Self
2011
Locked Down
Mule
2010
13
Joey Blarro
2010
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
Self
2009
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
Better Cop
2009
UFC 101: Declaration
Self
2009
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Self
2008
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
Self
2008
UFC 76: Knockout
Self
2007
UFC 72: Victory
Self
2007
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
Self
2006
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
Self
2006
UFC 59: Reality Check
Self
2006
UFC 55: Fury
Self
2005
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
Self
2005
Hell's Kitchen
Self - Restaurant Patron · (1 episode)
2005
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Self
2005
The Ultimate Fighter
Self - FIghter · (1 episode)
2005
The Ultimate Fighter
Self · (16 episodes)
2005
The Ultimate Fighter
Head Coach / Self · (14 episodes)
2005
The Ultimate Fighter
Coach / Self · (13 episodes)
2005
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Kona · (1 episode)
1999