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Finding Peace in the Cage: A Profile of Gerardo Julio Gallegos

By Mike Menninger, FightTicker.com blogger

This weekend, the XFC hosts a mixed martial arts event at the Thompson Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee: XFC 8 "Regional Conflict." The application of the moniker may seem obvious. But for at least one fighter on the card, conflict is far from just a catchy title.

Gerardo Julio Gallegos (he goes by Julio) is an impressive, if unassuming member of his community. At age 26, he has put together an amazing resume – one that goes beyond the scope of MMA... one that deserves recognition. Gallegos, however, is the type to deflect such praise to those that have helped him along the way. Make no mistake, this character trait certainly does not imply that he lacks pride in his accomplishments. Rather, it demonstrates the quiet strength he now possesses – a strength he cultivated from personal experiences that suggest a lifetime much longer than the quarter century he owns.

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