Adam is a Bellator featherweight and one of the top prospects in his division. Originally from Hungary, Adam decided to leave everything behind - family friends, language, culture - and come to America to pursue his dream of greatness.
He came to Florida to Sanford MMA which is one of the best MMA gyms in the world. He trains with some of the best fighters around - Kamaru Usman, Michael Chandler, and Gilbert Burns - to name a few. With a flashy highlight reel that includes a few flying knee knockouts, he is surely on his way to gold, and maybe even into the UFC down the road. His fight against Aaron Pico, where he landed a flying knee, definitely helped him gain more mainstream attention. He says he was happy to shut down the hype around Aaron, but felt bad, because Aaron is such a nice guy. The fight game is a brutal sport and the reality is in order for you to advance, your opponent has to suffer. It’s a high stakes chess match with severe consequences.
In this episode, Adam and I discussed his decision to leave home and come to Florida, his first loss and how he bounced back, the featherweight division, and even the upcoming fight between Usman and Gilbert. We talk about what it is like training at Sanford MMA, Bellator, the UFC, and much more.
My Take - You have to love and respect a story where someone comes from unlikely circumstances and wills his dream into existence. This is exactly what Adam did. He is a true inspiration for everyone everywhere to remember - your only obstacle to success is your mindset. If you believe in yourself, if you do the work, if you don't give up - you will achieve your goal!
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