When the topic of fate comes up, Yorgan De Castro doesn’t dismiss such notions.
“I’m a big believer that everything happens for a reason,” said the Cape Verde native, who makes his UFC debut this weekend against fellow newcomer Justin Tafa in Melbourne, Australia.
Yes, a fighter nicknamed “The Mad Titan” after the Marvel Universe character Thanos is fighting in Marvel Stadium.
“My coach keeps telling me all the time, ‘Dude, you’re ‘The Mad Titan’ and you’re fighting in Marvel Stadium in Australia,’” laughs De Castro, the coincidence too good to ignore. “This is amazing. Everything is lining up for a good, good show and I expect a good outcome too.