My dad and Alex have been training together every day since Alex decided to return to UFC. My dad got in fighters who would be able to spar with her. Alex was a bit behind on fitness as them and got her ass kicked. She wasn’t trusting her training or her ankle. She kept watching her ankle instead of her opponent and that’s what got her to eat mat hard.
My dad’s frustration was starting to show. He believed in her and he needed her to trust her training and skills.
Her opponent threw a punch that knocked her down, her body slammed against the mat and before she could cover up, she was taken into a submission.
“You are not focused!” My dad scolded. Gesturing for the other fighter to take a break while he helped Alex up.
Alex shook her head as she took a breath. “No. I’m just stiff.” S
