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Forrest Griffin Biography

Forrest Griffin is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on July 1, 1979 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. A former UFC lightweight champion, whose MMA professional career ran from 2001 until 2013. He had a record in professional MMA of 19-7.

He beat He defeated Stephan Bonnar in a fight that is widely considered one of the best and most important fights in UFC history. in an event that is generally regarded as one of the greatest and most significant combats of UFC history.

On April 15, 2006, Griffin fought former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz at UFC 59, in which he lost a controversial split decision.

On June 16, 2007 Griffin defeated Hector Ramirez at UFC 72 in Belfast, Northern Ireland via unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the fight 30–27 to Griffin. During the fight, Forrest was able to land 38 leg kicks breaking the UFC record for most leg kicks landed in three five-minute rounds. This record has since been broken by Amir Sadollah, who landed 46 against Peter Sobotta at UFC 122.

He married Jaime Logiudice on September 18, 2009. The couple then had their first child.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Griffin’s first title defense came at UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008, against undefeated challenger Rashad Evans. After Griffin controlled most of the first two rounds with effective striking, Evans caught one of Griffin’s kicks and took him down, defeating Griffin by TKO in the third round with ground and pound from inside the champion’s guard. The loss was Griffin’s third loss since entering the UFC. During the fight Griffin broke his hand, sidelining him for several months.

Forrest Griffin Net Worth

Forrest Griffin is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Forrest Griffin's net worth $7 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a security guard without insurance when he decided to take a risk and signed up for Ultimate Fighter.

He gained fame after winning the reality reality TV show The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV.

Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist and a UFC Hall of Famer. Since 2005, he has been signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Griffin, a former Georgia police officer, first rose to prominence after winning the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. In the tournament finals, he fought and defeated Stephan Bonnar in Forrest Griffin vs. Stephan Bonnar, which is widely credited as sparking the current success of the UFC. He went on to serve as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter 7 opposite Quinton Jackson.

On July 5, 2008, Griffin fought the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Viewed as a heavy underdog by many going into the fight, Griffin faced Jackson in a hard-fought battle that was named “Fight of the Night” by UFC president Dana White. Griffin won a unanimous decision victory and became the new undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Champion.

On June 20, 2008, Griffin co-hosted the 25 Tuffest Moments in The Ultimate Fighter with Stephan Bonnar and Dana White.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Griffin was scheduled to fight at UFC 70 against Lyoto Machida on April 21, 2007 but he was unable to fight due to a staph infection.

Griffin and his longtime girlfriend Jaime Logiudice were married on September 18, 2009. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in September 2011. Forrest’s wife was going into labor (nine days early) as he competed against Maurício “Shogun” Rua at UFC 134 on August 27, 2011.

Who is Forrest Griffin Dating?

According to our records, Forrest Griffin married to Jaime Logiudice . As of December 1, 2023, Forrest Griffin’s is not dating anyone.

Griffin is the author of two books, 2009’s Got Fight?: 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat and 2010’s Be Ready When The Shit Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse, which both received positive reviews.

Facts & Trivia

Forrest Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Forrest Griffin celebrates birthday on July 1 of every year.

After recovery, Griffin signed on to fight pound-for-pound stalwart Anderson Silva at UFC 101. Griffin was slated to take on Brazilian Thiago Silva, but on April 28, 2009, UFC President Dana White confirmed that he would instead accommodate Anderson’s return to the light heavyweight division following his middleweight title defense against Thales Leites at UFC 97. During the bout, Griffin was knocked down three times in the first round by Silva. Before the third knockdown, Griffin charged Silva with a flurry of punches, all of which were avoided by sways from Silva, who then countered with a compact right hand whilst retreating, knocking Griffin out.

Are Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar friends?

The two have been friends ever since, so much so that Bonnar named his son Griffin in honor of his partner in combat.

What is the Forrest Griffin Award?

Named in honor of UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, the award recognizes a UFC athlete for their exceptional volunteer and charity work and the meaningful impact their efforts have on the community.

How old is Forrest Griffin now?

43 years (July 1, 1979)

Did Stephan Bonnar get a UFC contract?

Even though he would eventually lose the reality TV competition to Griffin in the season finale, the highly-acclaimed fight earned Bonnar a six-figure contract with the UFC.

Why is Forrest Griffin in Hof?

On Saturday, UFC president Dana White officially inducted both Griffin and Bonnar into the UFC Hall of Fame for their fight that helped keep the company alive. “As far as this company goes for sure, but as far as this sport goes—this was the most important fight in the history of this company,” White said on Saturday.

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