“I grew up in a different era. People were definitely afraid of HIV back then, but education also helped change the way we thought about the disease. That education helped my generation make smarter choices about the way we protected ourselves.”

American retired mixed martial artist

Forrest Griffin is an American retired mixed martial artist. He was born in 1979 and is known for winning the first season of The Ultimate Fighter, becoming a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, and later entering the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013. Before his fighting career took off, Griffin worked as a Georgia police officer. His rise began with the tournament final against Stephan Bonnar, a bout widely credited with helping propel the UFC into greater popularity. He now serves as Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute.