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Here are the specs on these bad ass gloves:

Introducing the all new pd Phantoms Gold.0’s™! These Training gloves are a complete step up from their 1st generation Phantom’s model with a completely new and innovative elastic and solid leather hook & loop strap system. Upgraded foam and lining material as well as our ClimaTech© ventilation material in the palm for dry hands!
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Whether you are sparring in Boxing, Kickboxing, or flat out crushing the bag, these perform with ease!

PS: We will be upinit with extra pd shirts in hand.  Be on the look out as we will be tossing out free shirts and be sure to support pd fighter Jason The Dragon Lee as he will be fighting on the main card at 185 lbs!

Since watching this video about a year ago, I have practiced what Fitch does.  Ok, so I am not as strict as Fitch when it comes to the all Vegie diet, but I am damn near close to it.  I figured why not, it won’t kill me and if you don’t know me, I like to train hard!  I am kind of a freak when it comes to keeping in shape and pushing my limits.  I roll BJJ a couple times a week, I lift weights and Kettlebells regularly, I Box a few times a week, I put in the road work because of this guy, Griff      >>>>>>>>  and overall, just love to be healthy. Plus, since I own pd I love to test our products to the max!  But most importantly, feeling healthy means you feel good and look good doing it, right?

The one BIG part of the video that really hit home for me was the water consumption he consumes every morning on an empty stomach.  Fitch consumes 32 oz of water every morning, first thing when he wakes up.  The reason behind this is because your body soaks up that water when you sleep.  You may also be like me where you get up once, maybe twice to pee in the night, so of course to rehydrate first thing in the AM makes complete sense.  Also makes more sense if you train hard like Fitch.

However, chugging a straight 32 ozs is not that easy, especially if you are not used to it.  The first couple days was fairly tough.  My stomach didn’t like that much fluid at once and it made me feel a little uncomfortable.  It was weird though, as soon as I chugged that much water I could feel it moving through my body instantly.  I would get chilled or actually a little cold.  Then the chills would subside and from there it was running to the restroom every 30-45 mins or so to release a lot of that water I just drank.  After a couple of potty trips I was all good.  Fitch had said that drinking that much water in the morning would make you feel more awake, more energetic throughout the day.  My first hand experience was just that, YES, I was ready to go, on point, let’s do the damn thing kind of energy.  I was hooked!  I haven’t looked back since then and every day I drink my 32 as soon as I wake up.

Now, that was the first part of the day and Fitch’s video doesn’t really talk about the second part of the day, or after lunch, so I took it upon myself to continue this effort so I could continue to keep hydrated.  Not sure what time you train but this can be really important since I imagine some of you train in the evenings after work or maybe during your lunch break, etc.  For me, it was mostly in the evening so I wanted to be sure that I was fully hydrated, alert and ready to go for my workout.

So, in the afternoon I usually chug another 32 oz around 1:30 or 2 PM (after lunch) to assure I am plenty hydrated either after my noon run with Griff or before a BJJ or Boxing workout, which usually are around 3 -4 PM.  This way it gives me a chance to pee what I need to and doesn’t distract me from afternoon/evening workouts.

Now here are my first hand “Pro’s & Con’s” for drinking this much water:

Pros:

• First and foremost, Hydration!
• No cramping during trainings.
• Prevention of injuries. If your muscles and joints are hydrated, you will be less susceptible to muscle & tendon strains.
• More alert in the mornings.
• Makes me feel full which prevents me from wanting to snack and consume dumb calories.
• Flushes my system constantly which means I don’t get sick as much.  Yep, that’s right, I rarely ever get sick, and if I feel something coming on, chug my water and then voila, gone.
• Fitch had mentioned that drinking this much water can also make you look more lean since you are constantly flushing your body.  This is true!  I am now a constant 175 lbs and I have never looked leaner, even if I am not as strict with my workouts.  It’s crazy!  I keep thinking that eventually I will stack up the chub if I am having a lazy month.  Not yet.

Cons:

• Peeing this much after I consume the 32 ozs.  If you have to commute a long way to work then you will be in trouble.  I guarantee that you will be doing the “pee dance” while sitting in traffic!  I suggest either drinking when you get to work or wake up early enough to pee out what you need to so as to prevent any emergency’s.  After doing this for about a year now I basically will pee maybe 3 – 4 times max after every 32 oz consumption, so I plan a head.  I also like my coffee in the morning and this contributes to the flow.  Again, plan a head!

Here are a couple of Fitch’s food videos.   The first one here is from the Shoot where Jon really breaks down Nutrition.

Here’s where Jon talks about his 32 oz water in take every morning:

Just to be clear, I did this purely on my own, this is not a marketing deal for Jon or anyone else.  We don’t sponsor him in any way, although I would love to show my appreciation by hooking him up with some gloves   I was influenced by the videos and love health.  Jon is a great ambassador of the sport and being healthy and educating people on nutrition.

If you decide to give this a shot let me know how it’s worked out for you.  Hit me up on the pd Fan Page and leave a comment.

Brandon

Thanks to the UFC, they have made the entire video available to watch online in two parts.

Part one: Aldo vs. Mendes with the usual training footage and background from both camps:

Part two focuses on Belfort vs. Johnson:

Click this LINK to watch the video!

UFC president Dana White today announced the selections during a pre-UFC 142 press conference in Rio de Janeiro.

The two will coach opposing teams on the first-ever international edition of “TUF,” which in March debuts on Globo, and will oppose each other following the conclusion of the series.

“The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil” will be produced by Brazilian firm Floresta and air as part of the UFC’s broadcast deal with Globo. The series is expected to feature 12 taped episodes in addition to a live finale.

While FUEL TV is expected to air the show in the U.S., UFC president Dana White has yet to officially announce a stateside broadcast partner.

When the coaches clash, it will serve as a rematch of a 1998 matchup between the to sluggers. Then just 20 years old, Belfort swarmed Silva in a a UFC 17.5 contest, earning a win in just 44 seconds. Fans around the globe have long called for a rematch, and now – nearly 14 years later – it will finally happen.

Due to the UFC’s landmark seven-year with FOX, FX becomes the new U.S. home of “TUF” in 2012. The show will include live Friday-night fights rather than taped bouts.

White and UFC matchmakers Joe Silva and Sean Shelby will on Wednesday host an open tryout session in Sao Paulo for fighters hoping to land a spot on “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.”

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