Self-test in the cage

How the “crown” was beaten up during an MMA workout

MMA-Profi Bogdan Grad (li.) gab der „Krone“ Tipps, ließ aber auch die Fäuste sprechen.

(Bild: Harald Dworak)

The adrenaline shoots up, the senses sharpen, the whole body is electrified: MMA fights require nerves of steel! Before the last Cage Fight Series, the "Krone" climbed into the cage himself in Graz (see video above) - and was sent ice-cold to the floor by top man Bogdan Grad.

During a short break, there was still enough air for a tongue-in-cheek tip in the direction of his training partner. Then not even that. The "crown" had only been in the cage with Bogdan Grad for 20 minutes when the pump, which is all too rarely used at full speed, was already running at full capacity. "Breathe out with all your punches, you can let your body relax when defending," said gym operator and coach Michael Ettl, giving helpful tips for the exercises.