Grey Patino talks about a fight being cancelled via father murder, martial arts strengthening mental health, and overcoming doubts

It was great speaking to rising amateur MMA fighter Grey Patino on Bowks Talking Bouts #130.

We talked about Grey's kickboxing game and his frustrations with some MMA judging. The playful yet hard working team dynamic at Warrior Strong (4:35). Losing around 100 pounds training martial arts and the enormous benefits MMA has had for Grey's mental health (8:20). Everyone doubting Grey prior to him coming through and winning national (12:29). Grey having a fight cancelled after an opponent killed his own father and various unusual bout cancellations (14:53).

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