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Forrest Griffin

Jul 01, 1979 (45 years old) in Columbus, Ohio, USA

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

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mike Kona
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Joey Blarro
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Locked Down
Mule
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I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
Better Cop
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Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
Himself
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UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
Self
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Once I Was a Champion
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UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
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UFC 59: Reality Check
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UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
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