It was January 2009 when Joe Mullings learned what kind of fighter he had on his hands.
He picked up Edson Mendes Junior at the airport in Miami, and they drove
to Jupiter, Fla., so he could begin training immediately.
In no time, Mullins and MMA super-agent Alex Davis knew they had something truly special on their hands. Most fans, of course, get their first peek at one of MMA’s most promising prospects in November at UFC 123.