Respect means everything to a fighter. Titles and acclaim are certainly elements to be pursued throughout a career, but earning the respect of peers and the fans who make their jobs possible is the foundation upon which everything is built. For some, that aspect comes easily. But for others, the pursuit of recognition is seemingly a never ending battle, and UFC bantamweight George Roop associates himself with the latter.The TUF alum has been competing on the sport’s biggest stages for the better part of the past five years and still believes he’s largely overlooked as a mixed martial artist. D … Read the Full Article Here
George Roop: On a Mission for Respect
Respect means everything to a fighter. Titles and acclaim are certainly elements to be pursued throughout a career, but earning the respect of peers and the fans who make their jobs possible is the foundation upon which everything is built. For some, that aspect comes easily. But for others, the pursuit of recognition is seemingly a never ending battle, and UFC bantamweight George Roop associates himself with the latter.The TUF alum has been competing on the sport’s biggest stages for the better part of the past five years and still believes he’s largely overlooked as a mixed martial artist. D … Read the Full Article Here