Mike Pyle had his summer all figured out.After earning a hard-fought split decision victory over Rick Story at UFC 160, the veteran welterweight was ready to press pause on his climb up the divisional ladder in order to prepare for the birth of his first child. In the midst of the best run of his UFC career, the 37-year-old with a sweet mullet and Southern drawl was intent on spending time with his growing family, and – let’s be honest – putting his black belt in fly fishing to good use.But you never know when opportunity is going to knock on your front door. When it does, the best laid plans … Read the Full Article Here
Mike Pyle: Change of Plans
Mike Pyle had his summer all figured out.After earning a hard-fought split decision victory over Rick Story at UFC 160, the veteran welterweight was ready to press pause on his climb up the divisional ladder in order to prepare for the birth of his first child. In the midst of the best run of his UFC career, the 37-year-old with a sweet mullet and Southern drawl was intent on spending time with his growing family, and – let’s be honest – putting his black belt in fly fishing to good use.But you never know when opportunity is going to knock on your front door. When it does, the best laid plans … Read the Full Article Here