To be honest I quit taking training and fighting so seriously and went back to living my life and having fun. I try to teach that to all the guys who come out here to train and live with me.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've done a lot of training in martial arts. I started out in warring tempo, I did sports jujitsu, and I've also practiced extreme martial arts.
I wasn't happy at the career I was at and wanted to try something else, and so I tried fighting, and it's working out pretty well. I set my own schedule; I have my own training facilities. I'm not traveling as much, and I'm at home every night.
It became my solace. Because it's the only thing structured in my life right now. Training is sort of a therapy session, I guess.
I'm a martial artist, and I don't train because I have a fight; I train because it's my lifestyle, and I'll train every day if I'm not hurt.
The way I train, the way I spar, I'm out of my comfort zone every single day, and you can see the result in my fights.
I train to fight, to win.
I've been very active all my life. I was a combat instructor in the Israeli Army.
I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'
My life is training.
I've always loved to fight. I love what I do, and that is why I've been doing it for so long. I really enjoy fighting and competing at a high level. I love getting in there and getting after it.