He always sought out the toughest challenges , often fighting men vastly bigger , and never backed down .
The two - time U.S. Olympian was not only successful during his 18 - plus - year MMA career , he also was inspirational and highly entertaining .
Olympian always sought out the toughest challenges , often fighting men vastly bigger , and never backed down .
The two - time U.S. Olympian was not only successful during his 18 - plus - year MMA career , he also was inspirational and highly entertaining .