“You have to move on with your life at some point. You don't quit fighting, fighting quits you at some point. It's very unfortunate, but that's the nature of the beast. And that's one of those things, too, that I like to tell young fighters. Have a backup plan.”

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.