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Zach Davis on the Attack
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – Zach Davis is a pro mixed martial arts fighter who knows adversity. Fighting out of Evolve Academy and Team Lloyd Irvin, Davis’ second round win over Diego Peclat in Shogun Fights 3 showed that he is back from his long layoff from fighting.
A year ago, after training 8 weeks for a fight, Davis went through a routine eye examination and received startling news. “The doctor said I had a torn retina” and “they would not clear me to fight”, said Davis. After going to several doctors, he was told that he needed to have surgery immediately. Davis said, “the doctors told me I wouldn’t be able to fight again.”
Fast forward to Shogun Fights 3. After a year off from fighting in the ring, Davis was finally cleared to fight by the doctors.
The training for this bout did not come easy. In order to prepare himself for the battle, Davis changed his whole diet. He worked out twice a day doing conditioning in the morning, and MMA training in the evening. This included a regiment of conditioning, striking, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu. The training was done under the watchful eye of head instructor, Master Mike Moses and Coach Jason Morris. Making modifications to his strategy for the fight was also a very important part of his preparation. “My opponent changed about 2 weeks out from the fight…so my strategy changed”, said Davis.
Zach Davis (L) and Jason Morris
While fighting in the second round, Davis said “I tried to stay on top and keep him down.” Eventually, Davis was able to move to the back, and sink in the choke.
When asked about his future plans, Davis said, “I’m living the dream right now…and am happy as hell to get back in the ring”. Davis stated that he is working with his fight manager and wants to “fight as much as possible.”
When asked if he had anything else to say, Davis remained humble and said that he wanted to “thank everyone” that supported him, including his family, Team Evolve, friends, medical professionals, fans, and everyone else who helped him with his come back to the ring.
MORE ZACH DAVIS ARTICLES ON MMAINDC.COM:
Zach Davis’ early days in Grapplers Quest
Davis talks about what it takes to make it onto a fight team
Photos of Davis at Shogun Fights 3
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Thank you for an interesting and thoughtful article. More folks should be reading about what kind of a person a mix martial arts athlete is, who makes a worthy opponent, and what can make for a good fight. It’s all about long term goals and hard work. It has been a long year for this fighter. I’m proud just to know Zac.