Just ask Eddie Alvarez, the former UFC Lightweight Champion who handed Gaethje his first pro loss in a ‘fight of the year’ ...

Beneil Dariush bounced back from a two fight losing skid to return to the win column against a former UFC lightweight title ...

However, for top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan, the story is different as he comes from a well-off background. This has drawn some criticism, but also respect for choosing a brutal sport ...