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The world of sports has always brought with it the support of fans and spectators. Individuals grow a connection with the teams they follow. Many people have athletes that they look up which can inspire motivation for various aspects of their lives. But if they inspire us so much, why are some of their stories never mentioned.
What is often rarely talked about is the tremendous amount of adversity and perseverance it takes for these athletes to come up from their beginnings. And UFC fighter Joe Pyfer is someone proving that anyone can take their story and hone it in a way that shapes their future outcome. As someone who overcame trauma, his story is so much more than another athlete’s success story. And the documentary “Journey to the UFC,” directed by Chandler Henry, is a testament to the willpower of the human mind and body all while giving us an inside look into the difficult path UFC fighters undergo to make their name high profile.
Joe Pyfer had an extremely difficult upbringing dealing with an abusive relationship with his dad, as well as being abandoned by his family. Not only that, but in his career, he has endured injury after injury that could have ended his career. The main focal point of this “Journey to the UFC” is centered around Pyfer’s ability to persist and persevere amid a sea of hardships in his life.
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This documentary is a must-see because of the relatability of Joe Pyfer. Sometimes we think these star athletes we follow regularly on TV have it all figured out. That simply couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that athletes are like us; they are human and are sometimes dealt unfortunate hands, just like all of us.
“Journey to the UFC” premiered May 4 and is led by Disruptive Sports Group and CEO/Founder Alex Davis. It was screened for the first time at Dream Live at American Dream, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The red-carpet event was attended by UFC color commentator and ESPN MMA Analyst Laura Sanko as well as UFC fighters. Following the screening was a Q&A with Pyfer and director Chandler Henry on how Joe’s career has transformed since filming for the documentary first began.
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Ryan Salfino
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