“You don’t need your eyes.”
That’s some advice you don’t hear every day, especially in the middle of a fight. Francisco Prado’s corner threw out this unconventional wisdom after Zellhuber had given their fighter a tough time in the second round. Talk about a pep talk, huh?
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Francisco Prado’s coach, Asim Zaidi, stood firm on his decision. No towel throwing for him, even with Prado’s vision on the line at UFC Fight Night 237. It was a Saturday night to remember.
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Prado faced off against Daniel Zellhuber, Mexico’s own “Golden Boy.” It was a lightweight clash that had fans on the edge of their seats. Despite Prado’s heart, Zellhuber’s striking game was just too much. The unanimous decision didn’t go Prado’s way.
Walking back to his corner, Prado’s right eye was a mess. But his coach had a plan. No towel. Just strategy. Asim Zaidi, a big name in combat sports, runs the Goat Shed Academy and presides over Karate Combat. He’s a busy man with a plan.
Zaidi’s advice? “You don’t need your eyes. Fight. Go to the center. Just fight.” Sounds like something out of a movie, doesn’t it? Zaidi and Prado had their Rocky moment, ready to “die for a victory.” Dramatic, but that’s fight life for you.
The translator, bless him, tried to keep up. Zaidi’s message got a bit lost, making him seem a tad more intense than intended. But hey, in the heat of the moment, who’s to judge?
The doctor gave Prado the green light for round three. And guess what? The scorecards were tied. Zaidi wasn’t about to throw in the towel, not with everything on the line.
“It was very clearly 1-1 going into the third round,” Zaidi explained. No room for towel throwing in this script. Casual fans might not get it, but the sacrifice is real. Francisco, his team, and Zaidi, they’ve all been through the wringer for this.
Living in a small house in Mexico, bucket showers, mountain training – it’s not just a fight; it’s their life. “We live by the sword and die by the sword,” Zaidi said, ready to do whatever it takes for his fighter’s success. That’s dedication. That’s MMA.