It’s not easy to do, train and work every day without a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of an opponent and a fight date. And Fugitt has been through more than a few months of that grind — more like 27 months.
“I feel like I’ve been pushed back and forgotten many times in this sport,” he said. “I went through a complete pandemic where I didn’t even know if the fights were going to happen again for me, only to wake up the next morning and say, time to put on the boots, time to go to work and get back to work. doing the The only thing that keeps me grounded and going is training and preparation. I basically spent two years waiting and hoping that I would finally be placed in front of the right crowd and the right people to earn this shot.
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In February, he got that shot and capitalized on it, shocking hot prospect Solomon Renfro with a 43-second knockout. The call to the UFC wasn’t immediate, but it at least put welterweight on the radar. And yes, having those three letters on your gloves is a big deal.
“It’s a dream come true, to be honest,” Fugitt said. “And I’m not one of those motivational people on Instagram. (Laughs)
So no memes?
“No, I don’t post memes. I train and I love this sport because it’s what makes me whole and what keeps me going. I believed that if I put myself in front of the right people and was seen by the right people, I would have my chance. But when it comes to some of these motivated people, I hear what you’re selling, but when is that going to happen for me? I have been working for a while. I finally got those letters, and it feels good.
