Forrest Griffin Documentary to air on FUEL TV Tonight at 11P.M.

  LOS ANGELES, CA – FUEL TV airs the documentary “Forrest Griffin: The Ultimate Fighter” tonight, Wednesday, September 5 (11:00 PM ET.) This is the true story of an original UFC icon who found fame as a professional athlete, when he was just looking for a fight. This revealing 90-minute show chronicles how a former Georgia police officer, who started training mixed martial arts as a hobby and competitive outlet, became one of the most beloved stars the sport has ever known. An invitation to join the cast of a reality show, considered a last gasp effort to save the floundering UFC, would change the course of Forrest’s life, and the fortunes of an entire sport.  A thrilling victory in the final fight of the tournament won Forrest the distinction of being the original Ultimate Fighter, and earned him a place in the sport’s folklore for a performance widely credited with launching the explosive success of the modern UFC. He went on to capture the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in a...