CagePotato Presents: ‘Before They Were Stars’
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, as they say — and every legendary MMA career begins with a single fight. In collaboration with Huck Blade at NeonBarFights.com, CagePotato is proud to present “Before They Were Stars,” an MMA highlight reel that pays tribute to the pro debuts of fighters who went on to become heros of the sport, including Georges St. Pierre, Jon Jones, Jose Aldo, and Alistair Overeem. Check it out, share it with your friends, and let us know what you think.
Where Every Legend Starts
Pro debuts are often the best reminder of how far the sport’s greats came. Georges St-Pierre began on small Canadian cards before becoming one of the most dominant champions in UFC history. Jon Jones made his professional debut in 2008 and was a UFC champion within three years. Jose Aldo started out in Brazil and went on to rule the featherweight division for a decade, while Alistair Overeem began fighting in the Netherlands in the late 1990s and went on to win titles in Strikeforce, Dream and K-1.
Highlight reels of early fights, grainy footage, tiny crowds and all, have become a favourite way for fans to trace a champion’s journey from local shows to the biggest stages in the sport.