While the spotlight shines brightly on the thrill of competition and the agony of defeat, there’s another, often overlooked, aspect of an MMA fighter’s life: The constant battle against injury.

That was Billy Hoyle. I love the challenge. That football was the joy of winning, the agony of defeat, the anxiety of the unknown and the camaraderie of my teammates. I'd like to say my high ...

That was Billy Hoyle. I love the challenge. That football was the joy of winning, the agony of defeat, the anxiety of the unknown and the camaraderie of my teammates. I'd like to say my high ...

I felt like lebron James on the football field. That was Billy Hoyle. I love the challenge. That football was the joy of winning, the agony of defeat, the anxiety of the unknown and the camaraderie of ...