Bellator Debut

[Brett Sbardella]

Brett the decision is ultimately yours. When is the fight? Is it a one off or are they offering you a contract? If there is a contract are they willing to let you change weight classes after this fight? Styles make fights, what are his strengths/weaknesses? Regardless of the decision you make, if you need help let me know. My gym and team are open to you, if you decide to take the fight and want to mix up your training camp. We can talk this weekend when you're here for the East Coast camp if you have any concerns you'd like to discuss.

Thx a lot Zog, much appreciated brotha. Talk to you this weekend!

[Brett Sbardella]

If it is for this Friday night in PA be careful. Because if it is they offered this fight to one of the guys in our gym. Jamie is like a big brother to me and he was tore up about not passing up a big chance like you. Jamie also fights at 170 all the time. He walks around at 185. If it's the same guy he is a BIG dude. He walks around well over 200 pounds. really good wrestler but his stand up is pretty stiff. Just didn't make since to everyone in the gym why they wanted a 170 pound fighter even if it is short notice. With 2 weeks left there are plenty of 185 guys that would have stepped up on real short camp and made weight. We even offered one other than Jamie who is not a true 185 guy. They didn't want our real 185 pound fighter. Odd don't you think?

Everyone was left with the feeling they were trying to set this guy up with a win against someone who really isn't in his weight class. My dad told him to ask for a 3 fight deal with 2 fights at his real weight. if they counter offer with something take a 2 fight deal. the one they needed him to fight and one at his real fighting weight. they refused. Only one fight deal with an offer to talk if he put in a good performance It killed Jamie put after alota thought he took a pass. His time will come. Yes it's a big oppertunity but a poor performance in a match you shouldn't be in may do serious damage to chances coming your way again.

Just my 2 cents. Just seems like something slick is going on. But in the end you have to make the choice. Anything can happen in mma. Wouldn't be the first time someone was hand picked for someone they wanted to win and some stud shows up and f@#ks up everyones plans.

The fight is actually in November (In my Hometown basically) - The guy they offered me IS a tough fight for any Middleweight, I've put a lot of thought into it and i don't think i'm going to make the same mistake for a 3rd time. I suppose if they are inquiring now, why wouldn't they when my skills have grown immensely? Hopefully this is the right move, i stepped on the scale today at a whopping 178.1 Walking weight.

[DavidHamp]

I still say 55 is in your future just saying

[Cody Kietzman]

Do steroids; get big?

Whats the date and city of the event?

[Josh Passini]

I still say 55 is in your future just saying

Its a tough one. Walking at 78 and cutting to 55 isnt unheard of but may be better to pack it on and fight at 170. I walk at low 80's and would have to fight at 55 if I was fighting in a real promotion. Always a tough call.

[DavidHamp]

Do steroids; get big?

Whats the date and city of the event?

Ha thats what every other pro does in the big leagues lol

[Brett Sbardella]

I still say 55 is in your future just saying

Test cut went way wrong lol...I made it to like 166 and had nothing left. If i had a dietition, things might be a little different. But man...That'd be a lot of work. Haven't weighed that since i was 14 yrs old. :P

[DavidHamp]

Need to get your skinny ass sponsored someone that will pay for that stuff and get you into the best shape of your life

[Daniel Valdez]

Good luck

[Brett Sbardella]

Need to get your skinny ass sponsored someone that will pay for that stuff and get you into the best shape of your life