Fighting in the UFC for the first time can be a daunting prospect for any athlete, regardless of any previous stature or achievements. Octagon jitters have taken hold of many fighters over the years, even those who have made the transition from one of the other major promotions. To make your UFC debut as one part of a pay-per-view main event is almost unheard of, and not since Joe Soto replaced Renan Barao at short notice to challenge for T.J. Dillashaw’s bantamweight title back in 2014 has anyone entered the Octagon for the first time under such an intense spotlight.
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