“Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in.” – Michael CorleoneThis may come as a shock, but not every wrestler’s dream is to become a cagefighter. Many of these athletes who have made the transition from the college mats to the UFC’s Octagon never expected a pro career in this multifaceted sport. They hang up their shoes and singlet in search of a simple life without the endless grind to improve or the laundry list of injuries that follow. That’s all well and good until that tamed animal gets lured back to its natural habitat – a gym – and they get the taste for competition again. … Read the Full Article Here
Mike Rio: Once an Athlete, Always an Athlete
“Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in.” – Michael CorleoneThis may come as a shock, but not every wrestler’s dream is to become a cagefighter. Many of these athletes who have made the transition from the college mats to the UFC’s Octagon never expected a pro career in this multifaceted sport. They hang up their shoes and singlet in search of a simple life without the endless grind to improve or the laundry list of injuries that follow. That’s all well and good until that tamed animal gets lured back to its natural habitat – a gym – and they get the taste for competition again. … Read the Full Article Here