Nature versus nurture? The ultimate question when it comes to childrearing. As a special guest on Stand and Bang Radio, Brandon “Rukus” Thatch (11-2-0) explored this phenomenon when he discussed how his Father cultivated his development as a mixed martial artist.
Growing up, Thatch, as most boys do, had energy off the charts; therefore, his, single Mother opted to focus his energy by signing him up for Karate. This marked Thatch’s origins as a future star in the UFC’s welterweight division.
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