The UFC Performance Institute is home to some of the smartest and most innovative minds in the mixed martial arts world, but in late-November, a whole team of bright minds stepped in to roll around on the mats. Ahead of the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Harvard’s wrestling team went to the Performance Institute to get the jitters out and also to see the first-class facility in town.
“I thought it was awesome,” Harvard head coach Jay Weiss said. “That was such a treat for us. I know the guys felt the same way.”
The athletes were treated to a tour from UFC Hall of Fame member Forrest Griffin before they held their hour-long prematch practice.