"I had all of this pressure and it led me to not enjoying the moment. I went back to having fun with my everyday workouts and being around people. And another big thing that motivated me is the passing of my mom. I just know that she's watching and she's proud of me no matter what. I couldn't lose today... I know momma's up there watching and she's so proud."
"I'm so happy that I found coach Dewey because he just picked me up. He didn't even know where I am, what I am, who I am. He just was like, 'You approached me, you have good hands, let's just get to work together.' And we put in so much hours and so much work."
Robert Valentin faced Julien Leblanc at UFC Winnipeg, seeking his first win after three losses. He overcame pressure by focusing on enjoyment and honoring his late mother. Valentin secured a first-round submission victory, feeling proud to make his mother proud. He expressed gratitude for his coach, Dewey Cooper, who provided unwavering support and belief in his abilities. Valentin emphasized the importance of teamwork and the hours of hard work they put in together, which contributed to his success in the octagon.
Read at Sherdog
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]