Outside the Octagon: The Hope of a Nation

Looking back now, Thomas Egan never had a chance. At UFC 93 in January of 2009, the 20-year-old was the local representative on the promotion’s first visit to his Dublin hometown, and you can imagine what type of pressure that can put on the shoulders of a young man less than 18 months into his pro career.Then the youngest fighter on the roster, Egan had four pro fights and a lot of local hype surrounding him as he prepared to meet fellow Octagon newcomer John Hathaway. England’s “Hitman” was young and new to the organization as well. But he was also the veteran of ten pro fights, several bein ... Read the Full Article Here

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