Alex Morgan Talks Leaving Collegiate Soccer For MMA & Opening His Own Gym | BEYOND THE CAGE EP. 33
Description
Today on Beyond The Cage, high level pro MMA fighter, Alex Morgan comes on to discuss his rise in the MMA scene, leaving collegiate level soccer on a whim for fighting & opening up his own gym.
Beyond The Cage is a weekly podcast hosted by Gabe Benchimol & Jamie Mancini where they interview guests in the combat sports world across the planet.
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0:00 Intro
1:12 Alex's Start In martial Arts
4:35 First Time at Tristar Gym
7:25 Initial Difficulties in MMA
10:28 Plateauing & Feeling Stuck
13:03 Falling In Love With The Sport
14:17 : The Importance of Gaining Amateur Experience
19:14 First Time Stepping Into The Cage
22:43 Building Back After Loss on DWCS
26:53 Trust in His Coaches to bring him to the next level
28:53 Opening up Tristar Rive-Nord
35:38 Becoming a Coach
39:18 Watching film on upcoming opponent
40:43 What makes a successful life
42:15 Reflecting on the Journey So Far
47:78 Future Plans
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