Eddie Gordon heads into his Professional Fighters League debut on Thursday secure in the fact that he does not need mixed martial arts. “I don’t have to fight at the moment,” he said. “I fight because I love it.” His zest for competition will take him to PFL 3 at the GWU Smith Center in Washington, D.C., where the 34-year-old hopes to prove he still has much to offer the sport.
For the author and motivational speaker, MMA has become a personal passion and not just a career. The sport may not be his primary revenue source, but “The Ultimate Fighter 19” winner seems to understand his value.