Forrest Griffin

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 27
Gender: Male
Born: July 1, 1979
Place of birth: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Also known as: Форрест Гриффин

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.