In April 2007, British MMA fighter Terry Etim fought Matt Grice at UFC
70. After the fight, Etim called Grice to ask for his help.
Where, Etim asked, could he learn to become a better wrestler like Grice?
Not long after, Etim landed in Parsons, Kan., to work out at LaBette Community College. There, he ultimately inspired national wrestling champ Tim Elliott to launch his own MMA career. But it didn’t come easy.