Words With A MAD Coach

Get Out Of Your Own Way

As you get closer to your event, the anxiety will start to build.  We know this to be true
so don't wait until it hits.  Let's develop some healthy action steps that will curb all of our fears.

Canelo vs Charlo Recap

The anticipated clash between Canelo and Charlo proved to be anything but a nail-biter.
Charlo dared to step up, ascending two weight classes to face off against one of boxing's undisputed pound-for-pound champions in what was undeniably the pinnacle of his career. However, the outcome revealed that he was ill-prepared for the sheer prowess of Canelo.
Throughout the bout, Charlo seemed fatigued, unable to contend with the relentless assault that Canelo unleashed upon his body. The only moment of genuine excitement occurred in the seventh round when Canelo secured a knockdown, a testament to the vast skill differential.
Reflecting on the victory, Canelo remarked, "I kept working the body the whole fight, then I switched it up. That's what happens when you change your punch."
From the outset, it was apparent that Charlo was outclassed. Pinned against the ropes, he found himself at the mercy of Canelo's relentless onslaught—body shots, precision jabs, and occasional hooks to the head.
The mismatch became increasingly evident as the fight progressed. Canelo, a force among boxing's elite, dominated every round of the 12-round contest. Charlo, though commendable for his heart and audacity in taking on the challenge, was ultimately outmuscled and outclassed. It was a clear-cut mismatch, underscoring the vast difference in skill and power between the two fighters.

Create Your Legacy

You will need vision as well as skill to see beyond the borders of the fighting arena.  It is not just enough to fight and win to have a successful career. You must become legendary if you wish to leave a legacy and be remembered as an Impact player in the game.

Coaches Need to be Marketable as well

Part two: The previous episode was about marketing the fighter.  Coaches you are not exempt, you have to do it as well.

Becoming Marketable

You have to give the promotions a reason to put you on the show other than, I want to fight.  It's time you become that person or watch someone else take your spot.

Does Weight Matter?

Let's go over some things that will help you make a decision when it comes to deciding to fight an opponent at a different weight.

Working Behind The Scenes

Coach Ses Pulls back the curtain and explains his absence from the evening sessions.

The Game is Changing

WWE released many of their talent today.  Is it a result of the merger or were these things already in the works?  What does it mean for the future?

Catching Up with Jeff Cope

Catching up with Jeff Cope.  The Coach of Ground Control BJJ in Winston-Salem NC.
We have passed each other over the years at some local events, so I decided to see what he's been up to lately. 

Coach Tom Ziegler Interview

After Fight For It XVI was over, Coach Tom Ziegler from Carolina Combat Sports and Fitness, sat down with me to discuss some concerns about how fights are handled by the commission. This is only a small part of a larger narrative that will impact MMA as an industry from the fighter to the promotions.