{"id":8170,"date":"2018-06-24T20:09:06","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T02:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roxannemodafferi.net\/RBlog\/?p=8170"},"modified":"2018-06-24T20:41:58","modified_gmt":"2018-06-25T02:41:58","slug":"fight-prep-for-my-ufc-fight-motivation-jurassic-world-im-a-jaegar-pilot-misc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/roxannemodafferi.net\/RBlog\/2018\/06\/24\/fight-prep-for-my-ufc-fight-motivation-jurassic-world-im-a-jaegar-pilot-misc\/","title":{"rendered":"Fight prep for my UFC fight, Motivation, Jurassic World, I’m a Jaegar pilot, misc"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have a phone date with my mother at 3 PM every Saturday.
\nThis weekend I told her I was going to see Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom with my bestie Serena.
\n“OH NO, WON’T YOU BE SCARED!?” she cried. I was startled at her extreme reaction. I mean, it’s not a horror movie…it’s just Jurassic Park, rated PG-13. <\/p>\n

Oh Mom. I’m old enough…… I already know when I should close my eyes! \ud83d\ude00 hahaha!<\/p>\n

I know my mom is sensitive to violence, too. For example, when I knew that guy’s arm was gonna get bitten off, I didn’t need to look at that. That’s what being nearsighted is good for. I peeked over the top of my glasses so my tender brain wouldn’t have traumatizing images stuck in there. It was a blur, and I could see when the scene was over.<\/p>\n

Serena and I both loved the movie.
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\nThere were really little kids in there, and that kind of upset me…. I think many images will frighten youngsters. \ud83d\ude41 Especially near the end with the little girl? Well, I share my mother’s views of censorship. I know others don’t, so I’ll leave it at that.<\/p>\n

I’m glad I have Serena as my movie buddy and buddy in general. It’s so great to have someone who’s a fighter with the same interests and can give me REEN ADVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE when I need it.<\/p>\n

Anyway, last week was pretty good. It’s always difficult when my head coach John isn’t around, being away cornering and all, but I felt like my other coaches and trainers really took care of me, so that was nice. I usually have zero motivation to do kickboxing when John’s not around, but I liked Rich’s class.<\/p>\n

My teammate Jessy Jess lost a close decision in UFC Singapore. It was a great fight! She looked great.<\/p>\n

I really feel like I’m fighting next weekend, but I have two more weeks. I’m fighting JULY 6th ON FRIDAY on the TUF27 Finale!
\nI think I’ve been trying so hard to be ready and prepared, that I feel ready and prepared. My physical trainer had to take an unexpected work trip this weekend so couldn’t be here for my usual session, but he left me an assignment. I felt so unmotivated and worn out on Saturday. (not because of him) *shrug* I just kept reminding myself that I had a great day ahead of me, and tried to be excited about it.<\/p>\n

I know that once I set my timer and hit “go,” I’m on and train with 100% effort.<\/p>\n

First, I went to Dunham’s and rolled with the guys for only 45 minutes. I really just wanted to have a little light fun since I hadn’t been there in a while, but I pretty much couldn’t do anything against men bigger and better than …. Oh well, I love jiujitsu and it was an honor to roll with talented black belts! Oh I rolled with Taylor Ninja McCorriston, who is smaller. My accomplishment of the day came from defending one of his leg-locks!!! He tapped me like 4 times after that, but I got out of one! \ud83d\ude00 haha<\/p>\n

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This meme is accurate for me.
\nEvan himself taught me this cool way to maintain back control that I’ve been using a lot lately.
\nI was supposed to leave at 10:45 and arrive at Syndicate at 11, but there was an accident and I ended up arriving at 11:20, which SUCKED. ~_~;;<\/p>\n

Well, I rolled at Syndicate’s open mat as much as I could. I got great training with Casey, Mike Pyle, and some others. G tucked his hand into his belt and rolled with one arm. I literally did not know what to do. I could not attack that arm because it was glued to his body. The other arm was keeping me busy somewhere. I could not choke him. He got me in half guard and I could not budge him. I could not untuck his gi lapels because his arm was pinning it all in. I was confounded. LOL<\/p>\n

After open mat, Mike asked me what I was going to do next. “Conditioning….” I said, fixing my hair and getting ready to hop on the assault exercise bike. “You better get hyped up for that,” he said.
\n“I am not hyped up,” I said.
\n“What’s the alternative?” he said.
\nI didn’t even hesitate to reply, “There IS no alternative!”
\n“Exactly.”
\nAnd I proceeded to think of something positive about the situation, because that’s what my mama taught me.
\nAt least I can listen to music. In the Ultimate Fighter, we weren’t allowed to have it to motivate us, and it sucked!<\/i>
\nI put my Rob Zombie play list on and took off. It wasn’t fun, but I got it done. My legs WILL NOT get tired in my fight!!<\/p>\n

Lorenzo had trained me for a three round fight last time, and I did a five-round surprise title fight. Lorenzo is the man. I can hear his voice in my head telling me to peddle harder.<\/p>\n

The other day, I went up to Casey and said, “I have to go do burpies now, but I don’t want to. Please tell me to go do them.”
\n“F*CKING GO DO BURPIES!” he immediately cried out.
\n“OKAY!” I said, and ran over and did them.<\/p>\n

I’m good at forcing myself to do what I need to do, but it’s really really nice to have people I look up to just be there for motivation. Thank you. <\/p>\n

Thanks, Rich, for holding mitts for me and running my shark-tank fight prep. Thank you, Chelsea, for always being here for me! You’ve been really helping me.
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I’ve been training a lot with JoJo (Joanne Calderwood). Thanks for pushing me and challenging me! We had a fun little 3 vs 3 episode on Friday with Chelsea…
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I feel like Coach John has been away forever, but it’s only been seven days.
\nI’m trying not to be nervous about my upcoming fight. I know fighters have been cut from the UFC for two losses in a row. It’s weighing on me….. but I can’t worry about it. I just have to remind myself why I fight. I fight to prove I can do the techniques I’ve been training in live competition, and win. And smile. <\/p>\n

“I want to create a world where everyone can smile and live together. A symbol is necessary for that to happen. A symbol of peace.”~ All Might, from “My Hero Academia”
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A few fans sent me some lovely gifts from my amazon wish list<\/a>! Thank you Jim! These supplements will last months, and everybody needs a little Dragon Ball manga in their lives. Thanks Julie, for the tea, and Katie! And the combat docket guys! I really appreciate the support and love.<\/p>\n

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Monique, an artist, drew Serena and I as Jaegar pilots from the movie Pacific Rim that we love so much! IT’S SO GOOD! OMG I love it! Thank you!
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Serena and I did a parody video about doing the Fusion Dance in Dragon Ball Z! Watch it!
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