LAS VEGAS – Lucas Almeida’s two struggle dropping streak got here to an finish this previous Saturday.
The Brazilian featherweight defeated Timmy Cuamba (8-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) by unanimous determination on the principle card of UFC on ESPN 58 on the UFC Apex. Almeida (15-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC) entered the bout with numerous stress on his shoulders, however he was in a position to deal with it simply tremendous because of the work his performed on enhancing his psychological fortitude.
“After my final two fights, my coach talked about that I wasn’t making errors in my coaching,” Almeida stated on the UFC on ESPN 58 post-fight press convention. “The coaching was the identical, it was mentally that I wanted to alter.
“I went again to (my psychotherapist) and we did an exquisite job to strengthen me up mentally and in addition to carry my household near church, which helped us loads and strengthened all of us. My coaches stated I used to be a special individual, and I used to be mentally robust, I used to be bulletproof. The psychological job that was performed after my final struggle and getting nearer to Church that made me mentally stronger.”
Almeida stated his psychological work revolved round addressing his concern, which have been holding him again within the struggle sport.
“Throughout the work with my psychotherapist, I recognized my fears,” Almeida stated. “I noticed there was nothing to concern. I recognized what it was and what I wanted to concern. I knew I didn’t should be afraid of my opponent. Cuamba is a younger man, and he’s going to be higher, similar to how I realized from mine. I’m going to get higher as nicely. You’re going to see a mentally stronger individual once I come again.”
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