For clarification to the reader, the following words are mine, written on behalf of the fighter.
An eight-week training camp, preparing for another fight inside the cage.
A fight can last mere seconds if things go as planned, or a grueling 25 minutes if the fight goes the distance.
We size up our opponent, analyze his weaknesses and seek ways to finish the fight.
Others, a weakness is exposed as the fight progresses.
Day 22 begins much like the 21 days preceding it, aside from the fact that things progressively get more intense as you progress toward fight night.
I prepare for all fights as though it were a UFC fight.
As for now, it’s Utah MMA-a well-respected area due to the quality of fighters.
Utah Mixed Martial Arts is a hotbed for good fighters, and fight gyms.
To be a professional fighter, it must be treated like a profession.
Since your body can only endure so much training, time spent increasing your profile, and pounding the pavement for sponsors is a necessary part of calling yourself a professional fighter.
I’ve been told by the Air Force, they frown upon the fight game.
I thanked him for his time, and made sure to let him know I was on my way to make myself the best fighter I could be to represent his company inside the cage.
Anyone who tells you fighting is an individual sport is wrong.
He’s been around since the beginning, and has seen many top Utah Mixed Martial Arts fighters come through his gym.
Obviously we know the mayhem that ensues once the fight begins, but we want to dictate the action as much as possible.
If you are going to call yourself a ‘professional fighter, that means you put in a full days work.
From trainers, to sponsors, to your fan base, nurturing relationships is of great value to budding fighters.
While a fight may appear chaotic and hectic, game planning and strategy are important.
Being a fighter is not exactly a glamorous profession.
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