Black Lightning Blog

Fight recaps, training breakdowns, and the real story behind the journey.

COGA 88: How I Won a Three Round War Against Charon Spain Fight Recap

September 22, 2025

COGA 88: How I Won a Three Round War Against Charon Spain

Three rounds at COGA 88 and a unanimous decision. Here is everything that went into that performance and what I am still working on.

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The TKO That Changed Everything: Breaking Down the Malique Lee Fight Fight Recap

May 20, 2025

The TKO That Changed Everything: Breaking Down the Malique Lee Fight

COGA 86 was the kind of performance I had been building toward for years. A TKO in round two against Malique Lee. Here is what went into it and what it meant.

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Why I Fight: The Real Story Behind Black Lightning Personal

March 10, 2025

Why I Fight: The Real Story Behind Black Lightning

Born in Khartoum, raised in Seattle by a single mother who worked harder than anyone I have ever known. This is the real story behind why I stepped into the cage and why I am not stopping.

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Fight Psychology: What Actually Goes Through Your Head Before You Step in the Cage Mental Game

February 5, 2025

Fight Psychology: What Actually Goes Through Your Head Before You Step in the Cage

Everyone talks about physical preparation. Nobody talks honestly about what is happening in your head the weeks and hours before a fight. This is my honest breakdown of fight psychology and how I manage it.

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The Cardio Protocol That Gets Me Through Three Hard Rounds Training

January 8, 2025

The Cardio Protocol That Gets Me Through Three Hard Rounds

MMA cardio is not just running. Here is the actual conditioning protocol I use in fight camp to make sure my engine holds up when it matters most in the third round.

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My Mental Prep Routine the Night Before a Fight Mental Game

November 20, 2024

My Mental Prep Routine the Night Before a Fight

Most fighters make the night before too complicated. Here is exactly what I do the twelve hours before stepping in the cage and why each part of it matters.

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Inside My Fight Camp: A Real Week of Training in Seattle Training

October 3, 2024

Inside My Fight Camp: A Real Week of Training in Seattle

What does a real MMA fight camp actually look like week to week? Not the highlight version. The full honest breakdown of what I do six weeks out from a fight in Seattle.

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What Three Losses in a Row Actually Taught Me About Myself Personal

August 15, 2024

What Three Losses in a Row Actually Taught Me About Myself

After losing three professional fights back to back, I had to make a decision about who I was going to be. This is the honest account of that period and how I came out the other side.

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