Forrest Griffin News
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January 15, 2009
Forrest Featured in Reality Magazine
Did you know that Forrest Griffin appeared on "Law & Order" as an MMA champion and murder suspect? How about that his favorite food is cookies? In this issue of Reality magazine, Forrest shares some fun facts and personal information about himself and his experience in the UFC.
Forrest was first introduced to martial arts during his time at the police academy; he and his classmates were watching a martial arts video to help them learn self-defense, and Forrest was hooked. "When I saw Belfort knock somebody out, I was like, oh my God! That's the coolest thing I have ever seen, and I knew then I had to fight!"
When asked whether he thinks he has changed since becoming a huge success in the UFC, Forrest says he's the same person except that he now has health insurance. (Laughing, he explains that he fought for years without being insured.) "I still don't really like to go anywhere except the gym; my favorite place to be is at home watching movies. I have added a few movies to my video library, by the way."
He says that the toughest part of being a pro fighter is the wear and tear on his body. "The thing about professional fighting is that in order to get ready for a fight, you have to come close to really fighting at least a couple times a week."
Forrest's biggest inspiration is his hatred of losing. "One thing I have never tried to be in my life is a good loser because a good loser never gets good at losing. My fiance also inspires my every day because she is always in my corner. I can be a big baby sometimes and she takes good care of me. As for my personal hero, without a doubt it would be Pat Tilman. That man gave up a multi-million-dollar contract to defend our country and unfortunately, paid the ultimate price."
When asked what advice he would give to someone who is just starting out on a personal venture, Forrest says, "Never quit! You are in control of your own destiny. Condition your mind and body for whatever it is you want to do because that is what gives you the competitive edge."
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