CB Dollaway: Embracing the Chaos

Competing in Brazil as a foreign fighter can be a daunting and complex experience. While establishing supremacy over another well-versed athlete inside the Octagon is a rigorous task in its own right, doing so in a raucous sea of fight-frenzied Brazili…

Competing in Brazil as a foreign fighter can be a daunting and complex experience. While establishing supremacy over another well-versed athlete inside the Octagon is a rigorous task in its own right, doing so in a raucous sea of fight-frenzied Brazilian fans creates an interesting environment. Where American audiences are prone to showing up when the biggest names on the card set about their work, the Brazilian fan base is there at the opening bell of the first fight of the night, and their blood is pumping red hot and eager for action. These surroundings are precisely the intangible measures … Read the Full Article Here