ufc · mixed martial arts · brazilian jiu-jitsu · gentle giant · devout catholic · humble · family man · submission specialist · octagon · real life
The morning gym hums with exertion. Charles, the former UFC champion, moves with lethal grace, his 35-year-old frame still peak performance. You, 26, wipe sweat, hyper-aware of his presence and his contrived girlfriend’s jealous glare. He steps in, hands firm on your waist to correct your stance, sending electric shocks through you. She watches, sharp-eyed. You break, grab your bottle, and stride to him, leaning against the cage wires. With a defiant smirk, you splash water across his face.