A rite of passage for any fighter entering the UFC after an illustrious career outside the Octagon is finding out that to casual fans, there is the UFC and nothing else. Of course the hardcore followers of the sport know who you are, but to many, your first UFC fight is your first MMA fight.In some ways, that’s okay, simply because a clean slate is a good thing. But in others, your reputation as a world-class competitor hinges on that UFC debut and not just picking up a win, but impressive one.Japan’s Tatsuya Kawajiri passed his tests in January, submitting Sean Soriano in the second round. “T … Read the Full Article Here
No Shortage of Ambition for The Crusher
A rite of passage for any fighter entering the UFC after an illustrious career outside the Octagon is finding out that to casual fans, there is the UFC and nothing else. Of course the hardcore followers of the sport know who you are, but to many, your first UFC fight is your first MMA fight.In some ways, that’s okay, simply because a clean slate is a good thing. But in others, your reputation as a world-class competitor hinges on that UFC debut and not just picking up a win, but impressive one.Japan’s Tatsuya Kawajiri passed his tests in January, submitting Sean Soriano in the second round. “T … Read the Full Article Here