Anthony Rocco Martin has faced plenty of trials and tribulations since making his UFC debut just over five years ago.
He picked up some impressive victories but also endured a few crushing defeats as he cobbled together a 4-4 record through his first eight fights inside the Octagon.
Following a heartbreaking split decision loss to Olivier Aubin-Mercier in a fight that he accepted on short notice, Martin knew it was time to make a serious change in his career if he was ever going to accomplish his lifelong dream to become a UFC champion.
The first move that Martin made was relocating to Florida, where he began training full-time at American Top Team.