The only UFC fighter present in all three “Fight Island” trips in Abu Dhabi, Carlos Felipe feels different this time.
“Boi” was returning from a long layoff, courtesy of a two-year USADA suspension, when he made his octagon debut this past July, losing a majority decision to Sergey Spivak. He was back in action three months later, getting his hands raised after slugging it out with Yorgan De Castro for three rounds.
Back for a Jan. 16 clash with Justin Tafa at UFC Fight Island 7, Felipe has “great expectations” for the 11th professional bout of his MMA career, and credits the fact he’s more used to the bright lights of the UFC to go with the ultimate cliche, the “best camp” of my life.