Ultimate Fighter Kelvin Gastelum

The Techniques, Experiences, and Stories of Kelvin Gastelum as a Professional in Mixed Martial Arts in the UFC.

Are you a fighter? Are you interested in martial arts? In today's episode, Gary and Jay welcome a well-known professional mixed martial arts artist, Kelvin Gastelum. Please tune in to The Tragedy Academy Podcast as Kevin Gastelum shares various stories and experiences he has had in mixed martial arts.

Summary:

Did you know that MMA is all about deception? How do fighters observe their opponents? Discover the Ultimate Fighter secrets, tips, experience, and various stories.

Kelvin Gastelum is a well-known professional in mixed martial arts. He won The Ultimate Fighter 17 and has since competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight division. He said martial arts is deception. It's not about being the strongest but an intelligent fighter with a good strategy.

Quotes:

"Depends on how you see it and approach the fight; everybody has a different approach. There's no set rule on how to train or approach a fight. Everybody's different."

"MMA is about martial arts based on deception. When you think I'm going up, I'm going down."

"The confidence comes into preparation. Once you've prepared well, you're ready, then that's all you can ask for."

"The difference between success and failure is action."

"Losing is an opportunity to grow in ways you can't get by being a winner."

Takeaway:

Your opponent will observe how you fight when you're in a fight. When it comes to martial arts, you should know how to deceive your opponent and confuse him about your next move.

When preparing for a fight, you also prepare your confidence.

In championships, whether middleweight or welterweight, fighters usually have a weight to maintain. They do everything in their power to achieve their target weight.

While training, you should keep your body hydrated. Hydrating keeps your brain functioning and prevents your muscles from cramping.

When you lose, it is an opportunity to improve, giving you the time to improve and become a better version of yourself.

Timeline:

[01:23] Meet Ultimate Fighter Kelvin Gastelum

[05:05] The youngest Ultimate Fighter in TUF history

[06:32] Martial arts based on deception

[11:18] - Confidence

[19:05] - Losing weight in MMA & Wrestling

[25:09] - Hydration & its importance in MMA

[28:02] - Kelvin Gastelum on the importance of his mother in his life. "She's a warrior."

[35:58] - Where do you stand on white rice? Yay or Nay?

[41:11] - The evolution of street fighting

[46:22] - Mayhem in Mexico

Resources:

Website - https://kelvingastelum.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgastelum/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/KelvinGastelum

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kgastelumTV

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