If you want to become a UFC champion, don’t train like one.
Despite having more access to information than ever, I still see many fighters early in their careers making the same mistakes.
It’s the “UFC Countdown” curse. Back when I was fighting, we didn’t know how to train for MMA. We figured things out by watching videos, reading a few books, and experimenting. Then UFC Countdown came along, but let’s face it—MMA training is not glamorous.
Now, with social media, there’s more pressure to create flashy content to attract views. Boring training videos don’t rack up likes on Instagram, and TikTok dances get more attention than grueling workout sessions. But here’s the hard truth: you don’t win fights by chasing likes or posting viral videos—you win them by putting in years of disciplined, consistent training.
Don’t focus on what a fighter is doing today. Look at what they were doing 10 or 15 years ago that built the foundation of their success.
They were probably doing back to back JiuJitsu classes, hours of bag work, sparring and strength and conditioning with no one videoing it or choreographing it to look good. That’s what got them to the elite level.
The training they’re doing now might be the reason they won’t be the champion next year.
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