🥊 Fight IQ Unplugged: Charles Joyner🎙️

Dive into the world of Charles Joyner, an emerging MMA talent with a background in kickboxing, in this exciting episode of Fight IQ Unplugged. Discover how Charles transitioned from a successful kickboxing career to making waves in MMA, now training and fighting out of the UK.
🥋 Part 1 - A Fighter's Origin: Charles shares his journey from kickboxing to MMA, inspired by UFC fighters and motivated by his move to the UK. Learn about his training at TFT, about his time living in a gym, and the influence of the TFT crew on his development as a fighter.
🚀 Fight IQ Dash - A Quickfire Challenge: Charles takes on our rapid-fire question round, revealing more about his personal preferences and fight strategies. Get ready for insightful and fun answers that delve into his approach to the sport.
🏆 Part 2 - The Professional Path: Follow Charles's professional MMA career, from his explosive debut win to overcoming setbacks and preparing for his next big fights. Hear about his Cage Warriors debut, moving up to Light Heavyweight, and his aspirations to fight in the UFC.
Join us for an in-depth look at a fighter who combines skill, dedication, and the heart of a champion.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 What's up Fighting Fans? Meet Charles Joyner!
00:48 Starting MMA coming out of a kickboxing background
02:46 Being around UFC guys motivated him to make the transition, his inspirations
04:49 Moving to the UK, getting Ross Pearson's advice, living in the gym, finding a home at TFT
06:00 TFT's crew influence on Charles, thankful to be part of the team
08:38 Training routine and coaching on the side
11:36 Improving his grappling without leaving out other aspects of the game
13:09 Earning a nickname
14:25 Leaving kickboxing in order to become the best fighter in the world
17:54 Trying to not let the pressure phase him
21:44 Fight IQ Dash
23:38 Starting MMA Pro career a year ago with a KO in 1st round!
25:21 This 1st MMA win feeling different than his victories in kickboxing
26:04 Confronted to defeat in his 2nd MMA bout and how he dealt with that setback
29:11 Coming back in the win column, having a look at his 1st year of MMA competition
30:45 1st fight of 2024, making Cage Warriors debut
32:48 Moving up to Light Heavyweight
35:09 One more fight (at least!) coming up with Cage Warriors and aiming for the UFC
36:40 Willing to fight at Cage Warriors in Newcastle by the end of the year
39:05 Biggest improvements since starting MMA
39:48 Closing word
41:00 That's a wrap! Show some love to Charles!
🙏 A big thank you to Charles for sharing his journey and insights into the world of MMA.
🔗 Connect with Charles:
Instagram: @_charlesjoyner
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Nice !

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Thank you ❤‍🔥

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What's up Fighting Fans?! 💯
What are you thoughts on Charles' journey? 💬
Show him some love in the comments! ❤‍🔥