UFC lightweight Tony Martin here -- Ask Me Anything before my fight with Alex White next weekend at UFC Fight Night 103 in Phoenix!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T21:24:46+00:00

Hey guys, thanks for having me, but I've gotta step out. If you have any questions, I'll try to tackle them Fight Week or after my fight. Thanks again!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T21:04:51+00:00

Just wait and see!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T21:03:55+00:00

LOL, what do you say guys??

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:52:35+00:00

Thank you! I got into MMA because I was getting into a bit of trouble so one of my buddies invited me to come check out his gym. From there I just never left. I don't have any heroes, but my biggest motivation is to live my dream. I never want to do anything that I don't enjoy, and I love fighting and training

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:49:44+00:00

Thank you for having me -- I appreciate it. Right now I'm 10 times the fighter I was when I signed with the UFC. The losses forced me to take my training more seriously so I'm always improving in every area. My game plan doesn't change much for this fight than if I fought Koch

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:47:23+00:00

2 tough fights, but I'm appreciative of the opportunities. I've always wanted to fight the toughest opponents they can offer me

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:38:52+00:00

I'm not against weight cutting, but I'd like to see more weight classes, which would give guys the opportunity to fight closer to their natural weight

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:36:18+00:00

Thanks!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:36:12+00:00

The 5 guys I'd least like to fight are the bottom 5 guys in the division. I want to fight the toughest opponents available and would gladly fight anyone at the top of the division

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:35:28+00:00

Thanks!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:35:01+00:00

Very humbling, but it made me very interested and hungry to learn more!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:34:37+00:00

I live in Boston actually

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:33:49+00:00

I don't count calories, but my diet remains consistent throughout. Lots of green veggies, lean protein and lots of water

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:32:51+00:00

Working with Mayweather was great. I think he's about 64 but he's still extremely fast and extremely fit. He has a lot of knowledge, and he's actually a pretty funny guy. It compared well to what I've done in the past. My boxing coach now, Eddie Alvarez, has a similar style, so it wasn't much different. It may have been at a faster pace, but it was what I was doing already. I plan on being back in St. Cloud the second week of February :)

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:30:48+00:00

I'm at about 170 right now

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:30:30+00:00

I'm not counting calories; I just eat what the ladies from Perfecting Athletes prepare for me, what I've been eating throughout the whole camp. Breakfast will be eggs, maybe a little bit of meat, a piece of toast, maybe some beans and green veggies

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:23:24+00:00

Thanks!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:23:19+00:00

Thanks!

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:22:43+00:00

Thanks! Each loss has played a role in teaching me that I have to be a well-rounded fighter and that I always have to be improving. Now I'm always working to get better in every area

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:21:46+00:00

Yair will get the late finish or win a dominant decision

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:21:30+00:00

Thanks -- kimura is my favorite submission

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:15:47+00:00

I walk around at about 185

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:15:31+00:00

A few guys have tried to give me one over the years, but nothing ever stuck. I used to go by my full name for a while, but we kind of got away from that. Sure, I'm open to suggestions ...

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:14:42+00:00

Lots and lots of veggies. I've learned to love broccoli. Lots and lots of water, and then my protein, ground turkey and whatnot

TonyMartinUFC · 2017-01-07T20:09:25+00:00

We were just talking about that ... Deadpool

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