I have had to become inactive in MMA due to schedule and $$$$, but I hope to be back at it later in the year, and after buying a house and figuring out my payments. I can say that in the year I was training my physique and strength deteriorated. I just didn't have the time to lift and train MMA and eat well and do my job. I wasn't sleeping enough and basically became a zombie that would binge eat. I'm sure I could have done better, but I was basically overwhelmed in every aspect of my life.
Getting your diet and training down with MMA is tough as hell. Good luck!