Josh Aragon Fight Blog #2: You need to be ready to adapt

by Josh Aragon

Another week of training down and I am feeling better and better each week. I did a lot of sparing this week working and focusing on timing and accuracy. Now that the time is getting closer I get more and more excited and anxious. It's always been a dream for me to win a WBC title and now that I get the opportunity there is no way I'm coming home without that title. To me a WBC title or WMC title are the most recognized titles internationally for Muay Thai. 

I know Landon comes to fight and he will be prepared which makes for an exciting fight. He has knockout power and won the WBC title in dominating fashion. I respect Landon, I respect every fighter that I step in the ring. I know the hard work and dedication and sacrifices we have to go through to fight and be successful in this sport, it is not for the faint of heart. Regardless of the respect, let me tell you when the bell rings I'm going for blood or the KO because nothing is gong to stand in the way of me achieving my dreams. I'm ready for this fight I feel everything is in the right place at the right time now it's time for me to make my dream become a reality.

Like anything else with the fight game you need to be ready to adapt, and I received that news on Friday. I was training and prepping to fight Landon Simmons at 154lbs for his WBC title, but I got a call from the promoter Dennis Warner that there was a change. Landon had to pull out of the fight and I was getting a replacement. Ryan Roy was my new opponent and the fight was no longer at 154lbs it was at 160lbs.

I am a fighter and the change is something that I accept, I am still fighting for a WBC title but it is for the 160lb title now. I am in great shape and now I just have to go to the drawing board to figure out my strategy against Ryan, but I know what I can do and I am confident I am still coming home with that strap.

As a fighter if you aren’t confident in your skill set then you shouldn’t be fighting. The moment you doubt yourself then you have already lost. 

I look forward to seeing everyone at the fights on November 13th at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas.

The Challenger Muaythai blog - Vuyisile Colossa

by Vuyisile Colossa

I learned about The Challenger in February of this year. I was immediately excited, because I felt this was what I needed in my career. We arrived at the house and I had no idea who the other competitors would be, but as soon as I met everyone I recognized a few faces and it was easy to settle in.

I ended up being the first fight of the show because I had the best weapon of the week. I wasn't looking to fight first if anything I wanted to see  what everyone else had to offer and I really didn't know what to expect from the show. You never want to risk being the first one going home and no one wanted to leave early. I wanted to stay as long as possible so that I could see how the show progressed.

THE FIGHT
I picked Michael Corley as my opponent, honestly it was a challenge because I had never seen him fight before. The decision was a bit thought, but a wise one. I had my eye on different fighters, but it was hard to decide as everyone was just settling in with their training, but Michael was number one.

Kevin Ross - Thailand Blog Part 1

2010 North American Fighter of the Year winner Kevin Ross is currently in Thailand training at Sitmonchai. He will be writing a blog for fans to keep up with him here on MuayThaiAuthority.com. Enjoy.

Just finished my first week at Sitmonchai. Chaz and I landed in Bangkok around midnight Saturday. The camp is about an hour and a half taxi ride outside the city. Arrived at the camp around 1:30am and crashed out. Got woken up at 9 for breakfast, the food here is amazing, as most is in Thailand. Ended up sleeping most of the day. 

Monday morning got up at 6am and did about a 5 mile run then some pad and bag work. The trainers here are really great. I love their style, boxing and low kicks, one of the big reasons I wanted to come here. The camp has a very close knit kind of feel to it. It feels like a family as opposed to a gym/business. We get done training around 9amish and have breakfast then relax until 4pm when we go for another 3-4 mile run. After that another pad work session then more bag work and clinching or sparring.