UFC Champion Vision: [Fighter Name]’s Path to Gold

– It comes from your last fight in Madrid, which did not end in victory, how did you experience it?

– I have just competed for the belt, the WOW FC 61 kg title, and although the result was not what we expected or what I envisioned, I have not experienced it as a failure. For me, losing is not synonymous with defeat, because over time everything becomes learning. The knowledge I have acquired has been enormous, and I have implemented it with my team both in physical training and in mental and spiritual work. Looking back, that night was actually a victory. What I learned after that fight has given me much more than winning the title would have given me.

– What was your first contact with mixed martial arts?

– To be honest, I don’t remember an exact moment. Since I can remember I have been linked to the world of combat, it has always attracted me in a natural way. At fourteen years old I started practicing MMA, and that was the real starting point. I have always played many sports, but combat awakened something different in me. When I was fifteen years old I competed in my first competitions, and since then I haven’t stopped.

– Have you had any impediment that has made it difficult for you to advance in your sports career?

– The only obstacle I have had was a knee injury that kept me out of the sport for a year. I went through surgery and very rigorous rehabilitation. However, I don’t even consider that a real impediment, because I think the biggest challenge is ourselves. I don’t think there are any obstacles that can stop me. I consider that I have a strong mind, I work constantly, and although my biggest rival is sometimes myself, I fight procrastination every day to maintain discipline and continue building my dream.

– What is your day to day like between training, rest and personal life?

– My daily life may seem monotonous, but like that of any person who has a goal as a life project. Everyone must comply with certain habits and maintain discipline to achieve our goals. When your dream is something you enjoy so much, every day becomes a new opportunity to move forward, learn, and improve, even when the process is frustrating. Every day is a constant struggle to build the image that oneself wants to become one day. At the same time, it is essential to take advantage of moments of rest. I dedicate myself to MMA one hundred percent, so I use my free time in the best way possible, enjoying it with my loved ones.

–Do you think that this sport is still stigmatized or misunderstood by the public?

– Completely. But I also feel like it’s inevitable, because you can’t please everyone. Although in MMA the criticism is usually more forceful, I understand, not everyone is prepared to see a fight that can be bloody or high intensity. Still, as a fighter, I love having all kinds of spectators. There will always be people who love it and people who criticize it, but the important thing is to remain faithful to the sport and those who value it. Anyone who approaches with respect and curiosity is welcome here.

– How do you see yourself five years from now, both inside and outside the octagon?

– I always give the same answer. I have been practicing this sport for nine years, since I was eighteen I have done it one hundred percent and since I was twenty-one I have been a professional. At that time I started out as the youngest professional fighter in the country, and today, at twenty-three, I have reached a higher level and achieved more things than many fighters with more experience. In five years I see myself, without a doubt, as a UFC world champion and fulfilling all the dreams I have had since I was a child.