Erick Gonzalez has an opportunity that’s hard to come by in MMA.
“The Ghost Pepper” fights tonight for the inaugural Combate Americas lightweight title in Mexicali, Mexico. Gonzalez takes on undefeated Rafa Garcia in the main event.
The chance to become a first-ever champ doesn’t come often. For starters, not a ton of new MMA promotions pop up on a regular basis. Even then, earning a title shot isn’t an easy thing to do. Gonzalez understands that very well.
“I think it’s an honor and I’m very humble and I look forward to it, because this is history right here,” Gonzalez, 27, told MMA Fighting.