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.
Forrest Griffin has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Signature works include UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2, UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin, UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
