Written By: Brian Melancon
Back by Popular Demand…Kind Of
Well after some time away from my blog and the main page, here we are again. The blog is back by popular demand, or at least moderate interest, whichever the case may be. Many people have been asking me, “What’s next for you? What are you planning for your next fight?” My answer? “I have a few things coming up. Just waiting for the details.” I wanted to get back at it relatively quickly, but I took a little time off to enjoy things for a bit. Just to take it all in and more importantly to work a little more and save up some money. This training all the time is killing my savings account!haha.
What’s next?
But now I am focused on once again taking on the best challenge I can find. A fight was announced but ultimately fell through. I have a new announcement. I will be traveling to jolly ole England on May 28th to take on Ultimate Fighter alum, Dean Amassinger. My manager at KO Dynasty sent me the info, and we are just waiting on one detail to be finalized and it will be official. They have the fight as 3x3min rds. I’m not flying all the way to London to fight 3×3′s. So I requested 3x5min rds. I’m sure they will agree, but I am just waiting on that to happen. The funny thing is May 28th is my birthday. Kinda funny how that turned out. Also I will not have a corner coming with me. Josh Neer will be on the card as the main event, and we have the same mangaer so I might be able to have one of his guys corner me. Not an easy task by any means, but like I always say, I’m here for the challenge.
I was told just last week, that after facing guys of the caliber of my last few opponents, I should go ahead and take some easy fights and pad my record. I thought about that for a bit. Would that be a good business decision? Sure, probably would. Add some wins and crush a few cans. Looks good on paper and is good for business. But I’m not a business man.
I’ll be blogging once again for thecagedoor.net from time to time, and who knows, I might be breaking some other news in the not-so distant future. Stay tuned.
Make sure you visit my official website when you can – http://www.thecagedoor.net/brianmelancon. It’s going to be updated soon with a lot of content and info, including my fight videos!
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Really great opportunity for Brian. Takes balls to go across the world with no corner and fight an established guy. This guy has the skills and the attitude to make it big. Good luck bro.
go do the damn thing!
Great fight for you bro, I love the way you look at the fight game and only want to fight the best. Keep up the hard work you will be at the top soon!
Awesome news Brian! You are an inspiration and great mentor, friend I am sure all the guys at paradigm will agree that you are not only a great fighter but also a great coach/motivator and that a lot of the success that the we have had is thanks to you. Best wishes it makes me happy to know you all your hard work and dedication are taking you to bigger and better things.
Thanks Evert. I appreciate it buddy. Our success comes from the work we ALL put in day in and day out. No ego, no pride, just everyone learning and getting better. We don’t have just one coach to pull from, we have 10!
its been a blessing training over at paradigm with brian and the rest of the team. they have the mentality and work ethic that breeds champions. i can only hope to gain and ounce of what these guys have. thanks for pushing me so hard, man. if i had the money, id gladly carry your gear around london and hold pads for you.
that means alot, thanks bro.
Brian when I grow up I want to hit just as hard as you do lol
Brian what weight do you plan on fighting at? I was really impressed with you at your last legacy fight. Your opponet was no chump by any means and he had nothing for you great work. I was asking about your weight because at 155 I don’t see anyone beating you at the local or regional level. I also saw Aaron from Main street boxing gym in the back with you he’s a freind of mine and a great guy to have in your corner smart move. Anyway can’t wait to see you fight again.
thanks for the support everyone. lol @david.
@Peanut i’ll be staying at 170. I walk around at 195 normally when I am lifting weights. I feel really good and strong there. the cut to 155 is too brutal on my body and was taking it’s toll. it was miserable, especially when i didn’t make it. I’m done with that. Perhaps I might make that sacrifice if I get to the UFC and can’t make it at 170, but it will take a full 6-8 months of hard dieting before i could get there comfortably. Aaron is great. alot of us work with him over at Main street to sharpen up. Wealth of knowledge on boxing and he appreciates our sport.
Good stuff Brian. Do work bro!!!!