Issue 020
December 2006
CageWarriors featherweight champion Danny Batten (9-6-2) is a veteran of the UK mixed martial arts scene, and is finally making waves on an international level. Batten made his name fighting in grass roots events in England dating back to the year 2000, before upping his level and competing on events such as Zst, Cage Rage and CageWarriors. A recent trip to Las Vegas saw him win his first bout in the US in only 37 seconds thanks to an armbar.
A member of Ze Marcello team and a well-rounded BJJ stylist, Batten is noted for his toughness and durability as he is for his super-slick ground game and formidable Muay Thai skills. His stamina has won him many fights, and including a brutal 25-minute battle with Finnish standout Tom Niinimaki.
Danny would like to thank his sponsors Brazilianfightwear.com for supplying great grappling shorts for training and competition, and canbefit.com for supplements and advice he can count on.
Training Schedule
Monday
AM: Wrestling technique and takedown drills followed by submission wrestling sparring.
PM: Strength training (full body) basic exercises: squats, bench press, deadlifts etc.
Tuesday
AM: MMA sparring up to 10 x 5 minute rounds at 80% intensity.
PM: Run for 30mins including 400m sprints.
Wednesday
AM: Upper body strength training.
PM: BJJ with gi followed by MMA techniques and drills.
Thursday
AM: MMA sparring up to 10 x 5 minute rounds at 80% intensity.
PM: Rest
Friday
AM: Run 5 miles including 100m sprints.
PM: Thai boxing padwork and sparring.
Saturday
AM: Rest
PM: BJJ with gi followed by MMA techniques and drills.
Sunday
AM: Boxing pad work and sparring.
PM: Rest
Diet Plan
Breakfast: Porridge and toast plus a protein shake
Mid Morning: Banana plus dried fruit and nuts.
Lunch: A good protein source (meat/fish), pasta and vegetables.
Evening meal: A good protein source (meat/fish) and pasta.
Pre-training: Banana and protein shake.
Post-training: Good protein and carb shake, mixed approx 50-50.
Daily fluid consumption: Up to 4 litres of water.
Supplements: Multivitamins and whey protein.
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