Dillashaw leaves Team Alpha Male for Team Elevation
“I truly thought he needed to stop worrying about Duane and Urijah’s feelings, be selfish for once and not try to please two people who he was very loyal to.”
Brazil’s Globo reports that UFC bantanweight champion T.J. Dillashaw has left Urijah Faber’s Team Alpha Male, to be with Elevation Fight Team in Colorado. As UGer Carne de cavalo é o melhor put it, “Mystic Mac does it again.”
Ariel Helwani has the story for MMA Fighting.
“In regards to my upcoming fight camp, I will be doing my training in Colorado. The last six years at Team Alpha Male have been irreplaceable and my brothers there will forever be family to me. I thank each and every one of them for helping me along the way and being a part of this journey we’ve shared. This is not the end of being a part of the Team Alpha Male family, but a new chapter in my career.
“I will be spending my next full training camp with Elevation Fight Team as they’ve offered me an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up, with an incredible coaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities.
“I want to thank everyone for the continued support as this has not been a decision I’ve taken lightly.”
Dillashaw’s striking coach Duane Ludwig isn’t a part of the team, however, Dillashaw will still be training with him since he also lives in Colorado.
“Honestly, he told me last time he was here elk hunting that he was planning on doing 60 percent of his next camp with us and 30-40 with Alpha Male,” said Elvation head coach Leister Bowling. ” I told him I thought it was a bad idea. I truly thought he needed to stop worrying about Duane and Urijah’s feelings, be selfish for once and not try to please two people who he was very loyal to. I’m thankful he chose our team and thankful he put his faith into us and our coaches.”
Elevation Fight Team is part of the MusclePharm Sports Science Center & Research Institute in Denver. Staff includes:
Leister Bowling (head coach)
Elliot Marshall (jiu-jitsu)
Christian Allen (striking)
Loren Landow (S&C)
Team members include Matt Brown, Drew Dober, Clay Guida, Neil Magny, Brandon Thatch, Cat Zingano.
TJ Dillashaw fights Dominick Cruz on Jan. 17 in Boston.