The Lifestyle of a World Champion w/ Luis Palomino

For episode 10 of Season 6 Robert is joined by 4X MMA World Champion and BJJ Black Belt Capoiera Professor Luis Palomino. The two discuss Luis's lifestyle and mentality, from diet, to training, and home life, including taking care of his prized canines. Luis has a ton of knowledge to share for aspiring professional fighters, or people interested in bettering honing their routine.

Find Luis: https://instagram.com/luisbaboon

 

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Show Notes:

0:42- Palomino is the lightweight champion of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Nearly everyday, he starts with a 5:00 AM workout. 

 

1:53- Cardio, kickboxing and weights are staples in his training program. 

 

3:18- Even after catching and overcoming COVID-19, Palomino still feels that he is not fully recovered. 

 

5:54- “You gotta invest in yourself man, cause nobody else do.” (Palomino)

 

9:00- Eating according to your blood type helps determine the best use of your acids for digesting food.  

 

11:32- Palomino has gotten used to training fasted and will usually wait until 2:00 PM to eat his first meal. 

 

13:26- Patton has five dogs that are all different and Palomino has four, all being American Bully breed. 

 

17:30- Dogs are great companions and help us balance our emotions. After Palomino got depressed because of a knee injury after a fight in Russia, he decided to buy two female American Bully puppies to help him feel better during recovery. 

 

21:00- Between the ages of eleven and fourteen, Palomino practiced boxing in California. 

 

24:25- After being jumped by two guys while riding his bike to the boxing gym before practice, Palomino beat both of them up once he gained his bearings. 

 

27:50- Palomino’s nickname is “Baboon.” 

 

33:35- Fighting with gloves is meant to protect the fighters hands, not soften the blow. 

 

35:35- Getting hit makes Palomino angry and fuels him to takedown his opponent. 

 

39:30- Palomino noticed significant energy depletion after getting back from the hospital after he was cleared of COVID-19. 

 

46:25- One of Palomino’s friends that competes in triathlons for fun, took three months to fully recover from the virus. 

 

48:30- Recovery is the most important aspect for training and preparing for a fight. 

 

53:00- Palomino would love to fight Mike Perry in the BKFC. 

 

58:00- During his first day at the hospital, the doctor misdiagnosed Palomino and said he didn’t have COVID-19.