Raposo admits he wasn't ready for TUF 29 top pick
Mitch Raposo says he lacked the maturity to justify his status as the first selection on The Ultimate Fighter Season 29. The middleweight told the UFC he has grown since that showing.
“I was a baby back then; I really was. I had no business being the No. 1 pick. Talent, skill — I was not ready — and now I feel like it's time.”
— Mitch Raposo, via UFC
What Mitch Raposo said
Raposo was chosen first when the coaches picked teams for the reality-competition series. The Canadian dropped his elimination bout and left the house without a contract. He has since rebuilt his résumé on the regional circuit.
What it moves
Raposo is now angling for a second chance inside the Octagon. His acknowledgment that he was unready as a top pick suggests he views this stage of his career as a maturity checkpoint rather than a skill showcase.
Source: ufc.com. Full Mitch Raposo fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.
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