Issue 021

January 2007

Fighter Fitness Profile

Frenchman Jess Liaudin (9-8-0) is a mainstay of the UK MMA scene. Active in professional MMA in the UK since 2000, Jess is a Cage Rage and King of the Cage veteran. A series of unfortunate TKO’s due to a reoccurring nose injury makes Jess’ record deceiving. This high-energy submission specialist is also a former kickboxing champion and he has been active in full-contact combat sports since he was 16 years old. Jess has fought across the world, appearing in Japan and the USA. He is head coach of the Pancrase London MMA gym and works as a personal trainer. Jess’ next fight will be on Cage Rage 19, where he will have Ross Mason in a welterweight clash. 

Jess would like to thank Inspirit-Europe and Blitz Sports for their help and sponsorship. Keep an eye on www.pancraselondon.com for details on the new full-time MMA gym opening in Bethnal Green in London. 

Monday:

AM: Weight training (Strength training: heavy weight, low to moderate reps)

PM: MMA sparring: 6-8 rounds of 8 min. (work on takedown defence and stand up) and drills

Tuesday:

AM: Cardio – Jogging, sprints, bike

PM: MMA sparring: 6-8 rounds of 8 min (work on take down and GnP) and drills

Wednesday:

AM: Weight training (aerobic training: Low weight, high reps in a circuit format)

PM: Grappling sparring 10 rounds of 6 min and drills

Thursday:

AM: Swimming (50 laps), jogging (10k).

PM: Stand up sparring under Thai boxing and shootboxing rules

Friday:

AM: Weight training (Explosive movement)

PM: Cardio – Jogging, sprints, bike

Saturday:

AM: Off

PM: MMA sparring (work on submissions)

Sunday:

Off

Daily diet plan:

Breakfast: Coffee & Weetabix

Mid morning: Protein shake with apple juice and banana and a peanut butter sandwich.

Lunch: Rice with chicken

Afternoon: Protein shake and toast

Evening meal: Fish or prawns with vegetables. Natural yoghurt for dessert.