Natal Ready for the Big Stage

Rafael “Sapo” Natal has been fighting much longer than most of his peers in the middleweight division. Yet, at age 32, he doesn’t boast the high-profile many of his peers do, even though he’s heading into his 13th fight for the …

Rafael “Sapo” Natal has been fighting much longer than most of his peers in the middleweight division. Yet, at age 32, he doesn’t boast the high-profile many of his peers do, even though he’s heading into his 13th fight for the organization against Uriah Hall at UFC 187 on Saturday.“I don’t worry about that,” he says. “The job I chose for my life is training, not so much fighting. I get to go to the gym every day. I’m teaching jiu-jitsu at Renzo Gracie’s school, and I get to see all my friends and beat them up.”On any given day … Read the Full Article Here