Lots of potatoes, cereal, pasta, and oats.:donut:
I will probably keep it here until I actually make it to 155 lbs, mainly to see where my strength is at compared to when I was a WW.
What size gloves did you use and did you use hand wraps?Merry christmas rodja darl!
One question for you... how would one toughen up their knuckles from boxing.. I tried a one hour session today using mits and pads and my skin tore and knuckles are very pink. I'm thinking either better padding or just more punching? :think:
When is the next fight? Too bad their's no 161 class like Pride had, seems like you're too big for LW and a little small for WW.
Yep, that's them. Have someone show you how to properly wraps your hands and they will help to reduce the space between your glove and your hand.
For future reference, that is not me in my avi.
Just in case you are unfamiliar with MMA, that is not a pic of Rodja in his av, that's the axe murderer, Wanderlei Silva, who will hopefully be victorious this coming Saturday against Chuck Liddell.
How many times has that happened now? :lol:
I know. Its just that in most of your posts that I've read in the past, you seem like an intense guy. Inspiring, but intense.
I am really docile unless I am training. MMA serves as more than just a sport for me, it is my catharsis. Like Wand says, "Make war in the ring, but peace everywhere else."I know. Its just that in most of your posts that I've read in the past, you seem like an intense guy. Inspiring, but intense.
This is what happens to almost everyone I have talked to that trains consistently. Out of all of my friends, I am the least likely to start a fight, but I will throw down if I really need to.:bruce3:
Exactly!
bump for answer, and will you be coming out to Sandstorm?
My next fight is around February 19th. I wish there was a 160 lb class like they have in EliteXC, but I should be able to get down to 155 lbs. I might be able to get the fight at 160 lbs if my opponent agrees to it. I don't think that I am going to be coming out to Sandstorm; I am more of a punk-rock guy, even though I jam to Sandstorm while training.
Last time I came out to Sick of It All's "Built to Last." 160 lbs would be awesome, but since 155 lbs is the standard, it would be better for me to compete there. I was at 168lbs 4 days before weigh-ins last time, so I know that I can get back their relatively quickly. I have over 7 weeks to focus on my conditioning and to trim some fat away. I am looking forward to competing at this class because I will be one of the bigger guys and I will really be able to use my BJJ and wrestling. My focus in training right now is on my stand-up, particularly that my kicks. Might as well use my thighs to my advantage.
No doubt on the thighs, those are mini Crocops you got going. People will watch your tapes and expect you to grapple, then you touch em with a shin to the head:thumbsup:
I have the power and the technique, I just need the confidence at this point.
In a way, it is probably a good thing because I really needed t give my body, and my brain, some time off. I will be back in the gym on Monday, but my training load is going to much less than it has been in about 6 months. I will still be working on some BJJ technique, but I need to work on my striking way more than grappling.Damn that sucks hard. At least you still have the okay to lift.
And take care of that bod silly boy.
It's an inflated number. I was in the low 170's a few weeks ago, so I know I can get back there pretty quickly.
If you're just starting out, then that is normal, but I put much more focus on pulling than pushing. Plus, I have shoulder injuries and have broken my clavicle 2 times.
This is taking it easy for me, which is sad when I think about it. I took some time off during December to recharge mentally because I was a little burnt-out. Now, I am ready to get back into it and I like to always be near "fighting" shape because I never know when I am going to get a call about my availability.I thought you were taking it easy from injury?
