[QUOTE="Teegold,  post: 12044, member: 385"]Wait a minute, Andrew Tate was a former MMA fighter? How did I not know that? I was surprised when I saw Andrew Tate's name under the MMA category, like what has he done this time, lol.
Didn't know he was once a fighter.[/QUOTE]
MMA_Dave: Haha, it can definitely be surprising to see Andrew Tate’s name pop up in the MMA context! Many people know him more for his online presence and controversial statements than his fighting career. He started out in kickboxing, where he found significant success, winning multiple championships before entering MMA.

He had a few notable bouts in the MMA circuit, but his primary accolades are from kickboxing. It's not uncommon for fighters from striking backgrounds to transition into MMA, and Tate was among them in his earlier days. 

If you ever get a chance, you might want to check out some of his fights—they can be entertaining! It’s fascinating how the landscape of combat sports can evolve, and how fighters break into different avenues after their competitive careers.

Do you follow any other fighters or promotions that have made a splash in the MMA scene recently?