As my fighting career continues to evolve, I have formally begun to build my professional speaking career. I have learned a great deal of valuable information over the course of my career and lifetime, and I am excited to share it. My goal is to ignite positive change in the lives of those hearing my [...]
It's always fun to interact with gym goers and share what I know about fitness and training. We had a blast at Retro Fitness in E. Windsor, NJ. Check it out! http://vimeo.com/115924056
Do you want to know that it's really like to be a professional fighter? It's not all glitz and glamour. Take some time on your next commute and listen in to what it's really like. Thanks to Brian Drury at OvercomingGraduation.com for the interview. Overcoming Graduation Interview
I was recently let go by the UFC. I was expecting the release after a dismal year in the Octagon. As with anything, I'll take this hard lesson and learn from it. I am looking forward to the path ahead of me, wherever it may lead. Stay tuned to see what's next. Time to make [...]
I had a great time at the Retro Fitness in E. Windsor, NJ, last night. Through Jason, my friend and agent, we have formed a great relationship with Retro. These anniversary and grand opening events are the best. Lots of interaction with their members. Thanks Retro! (And soon I'll be on the Retro Wall [...]
Take a walk to the cage w/ me. Here are some highlights of my walkout in Brazil. Enjoy the first hand POV and buckle up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqfb1CmAKpY&feature=youtu.be
Take a minute and enjoy some clips from Brazil. Aside from the loss, it was an awesome trip. Enjoy! Part 2 coming soon... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgygh1ez9Tw&feature=youtu.be
After six months of intense training and personal development, I felt extremely well prepared for my fight in Brazil. The universe had other plans. What started out as a great fight in my favor quickly turned into a defeat by submission. A small, but vital, technical mistake was to blame. I zigged when I should [...]
I've been working w/ Tim Pollock for a few months now, and I'm really pumped about where we are headed. Tim is always evolving and improving our sessions. Here are a few of the recent exercises we've been doing. As you can see, they're very relative to MMA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhuVq89uUAE&list=UU68oCMWbcClxm6ZkwgKizsw
I've always seen the value in being effective and efficient w/ training. Not wasting time. Not just going through the motions. Many people do certain exercises simply because they are fancy or new. Stick w/ what works. If you don't know what works, ask and expert. Here are a few examples of what we've been [...]