Forrest Griffin
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.
Filmography (26 titles)
ShowUFC Rivals
2026
UFC Hall of Fame 2024
Award Presenter · 2024
7.2MovieFighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
Himself · 2013
6.6MovieUFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
Self · 2012
8.3MovieUFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
Self · 2011
6.1MovieOnce I Was a Champion
Himself · 2011
6.5MovieUFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
Self · 2011
3.9MovieLocked Down
Mule · 2010
5.8Movie13
Joey Blarro · 2010
6.1MovieUFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
Self · 2009
4.8MovieI Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
Better Cop · 2009
7.1MovieUFC 101: Declaration
Self · 2009
UFC Best of 2008
2009
7.3MovieUFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Self · 2008
6.8MovieUFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
Self · 2008
6.5MovieUFC 76: Knockout
Self · 2007
6.1MovieUFC 72: Victory
Self · 2007
6.4MovieUFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
Self · 2006
6.4MovieUFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
Self · 2006
6.3MovieUFC 59: Reality Check
Self · 2006
6.6MovieUFC 55: Fury
Self · 2005
6.9MovieUFC 53: Heavy Hitters
Self · 2005
6.8ShowHell's Kitchen
Self - Restaurant Patron · 2005
MovieThe Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Self · 2005
6.4ShowThe Ultimate Fighter
Self - FIghter · 2005
8.0ShowLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Kona · 1999