If you’re looking for a fighter that has overcome adversity look no further than UFC lightweight Jared Gordon. The “Flash” has openly discussed his previous addiction to opioids and how focusing on MMA helped him go from homeless to fighting in the world’s largest MMA promotion.
His perseverance and dedication has paid off in the form of nearly three years of sobriety and four walks to the Octagon since June 2017. This time it will be against Joaquim Silva, a 10-1 fighter who hasn’t fought in nearly a year.
But to Gordon, it doesn’t matter who the opponent is and how long it’s been since they’ve fought.