I joined the UFC Gym page (or 'liked' as they now call it) on Facebook a couple of weeks before it opened so I can keep updated on events going on. Last saturday they had a parade with Chuck Liddell that I didn't feel up to going (kicks himself now) and also a free viewing of UFC 116 at the Crazy Horse Steakhouse and Night Club in West Covina.
A couple of fights stuck out in my mind. Soszynski vs. Bonnar and Carwin vs. Lesnar, both for similar reasons. I'm definitely not saying Bonnar isn't skilled, but he is quoted to saying "You know me; when I bleed, it tends to bring the best out of me." After taking several heavy blows from Soszynski, his heavily scarred face started opening up and gushing blood. I definitely do not want to be that kind of fighter. I would rather be skilled in my defense to block such blows that would ugly me up like that.
The other being Carwin vs. Lesnar. Carwin by far is the more skilled athelete, but Lesnar won the match. In the first round Carwin exhibited his superior fighting ability by landing several good blows, preventing Lesnar from a successful takedown, several times gaining the mount over Lesnar and delivering heavy blows for almost 4 minutes. This gassed Carwin and led to Lesnars successful arm triangle choke that Lesnar confirmes he just learned for this fight. Brute strength, the ability to take a lot of hits to the face and one learned submission took this victory.
I have been training hard for my first Amateur MMA fight in August. Training not just for fitness and strength, but for skill. I want to have the strength and skill to win my first fight, not one or the other.
I picked up a special waiving the $49 enrollment fee for the UFC Gym. Yesterday Michael and I went down for a tour. The place is unbelieveable, specialised equipment, an octagon, and great classes in fitness and MMA. I bought the base membership for $39 a month given my limited funds, which includes access to the facilities and equipment, and the fitness classes. Michael on the other hand got the Ultimate Championship package, which includes unlimited access to all the MMA classes, and as he paid for the year he got another year free, and 50% of his third year. While Michael was in his boxing and Muay Thai classes, I got my weight training in, which in addition to a good amount of benches they have a squat rack with a padded bar, letting me go with my 130lb squats. I also utilized the Jacob's Ladder cardio machine, rope climb machine, kettlebells, incline treadmill, and heavy bags in the middle of the gym floor. I was there during the 2hr peaktime, in which they turn the music up loud. It wasn't that emo crap at the La Fitness that you just want to gouge your eardrums out. After my awesome intensive workout I had a good sauna and shower (shampoo and conditioner in the shower :-p) and went to the Arm Bar for a great proten shake. the beautiful attendees kept passing out samples to me of their different shakes, with names like the 'Kimura' and 'Ankle Lock'. Cheesy I know, but really some good quality stuff for under 5 dollars. They also have healthy breakfast items and lunch wraps, some rice bowls, and all under 5 dollars. This is definitely a place I will be in shape for my first fight.
A couple of fights stuck out in my mind. Soszynski vs. Bonnar and Carwin vs. Lesnar, both for similar reasons. I'm definitely not saying Bonnar isn't skilled, but he is quoted to saying "You know me; when I bleed, it tends to bring the best out of me." After taking several heavy blows from Soszynski, his heavily scarred face started opening up and gushing blood. I definitely do not want to be that kind of fighter. I would rather be skilled in my defense to block such blows that would ugly me up like that.
The other being Carwin vs. Lesnar. Carwin by far is the more skilled athelete, but Lesnar won the match. In the first round Carwin exhibited his superior fighting ability by landing several good blows, preventing Lesnar from a successful takedown, several times gaining the mount over Lesnar and delivering heavy blows for almost 4 minutes. This gassed Carwin and led to Lesnars successful arm triangle choke that Lesnar confirmes he just learned for this fight. Brute strength, the ability to take a lot of hits to the face and one learned submission took this victory.
I have been training hard for my first Amateur MMA fight in August. Training not just for fitness and strength, but for skill. I want to have the strength and skill to win my first fight, not one or the other.
I picked up a special waiving the $49 enrollment fee for the UFC Gym. Yesterday Michael and I went down for a tour. The place is unbelieveable, specialised equipment, an octagon, and great classes in fitness and MMA. I bought the base membership for $39 a month given my limited funds, which includes access to the facilities and equipment, and the fitness classes. Michael on the other hand got the Ultimate Championship package, which includes unlimited access to all the MMA classes, and as he paid for the year he got another year free, and 50% of his third year. While Michael was in his boxing and Muay Thai classes, I got my weight training in, which in addition to a good amount of benches they have a squat rack with a padded bar, letting me go with my 130lb squats. I also utilized the Jacob's Ladder cardio machine, rope climb machine, kettlebells, incline treadmill, and heavy bags in the middle of the gym floor. I was there during the 2hr peaktime, in which they turn the music up loud. It wasn't that emo crap at the La Fitness that you just want to gouge your eardrums out. After my awesome intensive workout I had a good sauna and shower (shampoo and conditioner in the shower :-p) and went to the Arm Bar for a great proten shake. the beautiful attendees kept passing out samples to me of their different shakes, with names like the 'Kimura' and 'Ankle Lock'. Cheesy I know, but really some good quality stuff for under 5 dollars. They also have healthy breakfast items and lunch wraps, some rice bowls, and all under 5 dollars. This is definitely a place I will be in shape for my first fight.
