Wyatt Stanley Coleman Concepts interview on his move to 205

The Wyatt Stanley Coleman Concepts interview put his next move in focus: Stanley told Brandon Coleman he plans to cut from heavyweight to 205 pounds after his October 17 fight, then seek another matchup in March or April. He also discussed facing an opponent with seven fights of experience, drawing inspiration from Josh Holkett and adding Muay Thai to his training.

What did Wyatt Stanley say about growing up in Iowa and Josh Holkett?

Wyatt Stanley said growing up in Iowa gave him time with family, travel and visits to his great-grandparents’ farm. He entered martial arts because he wanted a lifestyle change and something he could compete in. Josh Holkett later became a major inspiration for the way Stanley presents himself as a fighter.

Growing up around family and the farm

Stanley described his parents as supportive and recalled traveling with them. Visits to his great-grandparents’ farm let him experience both the work and the freedom to explore. When he looked for a new direction, martial arts appealed to him as something he could keep improving at rather than an activity he had to be good at immediately.

Taking inspiration from Josh Holkett

Holkett influenced more than Stanley’s interest in fighting. Stanley said he developed a more talkative persona in the lead-up to his own bout, had fun with it and saw his social media following grow. He said that approach also helped him gain sponsors.

Stanley named John Jones and Conor McGregor as fighters he grew up watching. Coleman also raised the possibility of Holkett facing Alex Pereira; Stanley said he would love to see that matchup. His own focus, though, was on putting both his skills and his personality to work as he prepared to compete.

How does Wyatt Stanley use leg strength and jujitsu at heavyweight?

Wyatt Stanley believes his leg strength and jujitsu training can help him deal with a larger heavyweight opponent. He said lifting weights built up his calves and gave him power in his legs. His plan is to use that strength to take the fight to the ground, where he expects his training to matter.

Asked about his strengths as a heavyweight, Stanley pointed first to his legs rather than to punching power. He described the change in his calves since he began lifting as striking. That strength, in his view, gives him a way to move an opponent and change positions.

Stanley also expressed confidence in the time he has spent training jujitsu. He said his opponent’s size is a challenge he can overcome by using his strength to bring him down, and he characterized the opponent as clumsy. That is Stanley’s assessment ahead of the fight, not a result he has already proved in the cage.

Why is Wyatt Stanley moving to light heavyweight after his next fight?

Wyatt Stanley plans to cut to 205 pounds after his current heavyweight fight because he wants more competition. He said his workouts had already caused him to lose weight rapidly before he signed for this bout. Once he had the contract, he instead had to eat more and build up his size.

The change in direction has been discussed with his coach. Stanley said the two talked after a light training session and settled on cutting down after the fight. He is targeting another bout in March or April, though that depends on the matchup a promoter can arrange and how his plans work out.

More opponents at the lower weight are the attraction for Stanley. He said he sees greater competition there than at his current level and wants to test himself against it. Stanley put the reason plainly:

I want the competition.

The move is a plan rather than a completed weight cut. Stanley said he intends to keep training through the transition, including working toward jujitsu belts and possibly entering jujitsu competitions before his next MMA fight.

What did Wyatt Stanley say about diet and weight gain for his fight?

Wyatt Stanley said preparing for this heavyweight bout meant eating four or five times a day, adding protein shakes and consuming plenty of carbohydrates. The increased intake followed a period when his workouts were bringing his weight down. He now plans to reduce how much he eats without abandoning the cleaner diet he has followed.

Eating enough to build size

Steak, chicken and rice became such regular parts of Stanley’s preparation that he said he grew tired of them. He nevertheless felt good about the work and the food choices behind it. He attributed better energy and cardio, along with getting less gassed, to eating clean.

Breakfast and a planned meal in Monroe

Before morning workouts, Stanley said he eats blueberries with Greek yogurt because he finds the combination easy to digest and useful for protein. He also advised watching calories. For someone trying to gain size, he pointed to the steak and chicken that had featured heavily in his own meals.

Stanley was looking forward to a break from that routine at a bar in Monroe, Wisconsin. He praised its chili and a burger topped with caramelized onions, mushrooms and bacon. He said he expected to return to training afterward rather than take an extended break.

What did Wyatt Stanley say about his October 17 opponent?

Wyatt Stanley said he was ready for his October 17 fight despite feeling nerves when he lay down the previous night. He described his opponent as a fighter with seven bouts of experience who tends to face newcomers. Stanley considers himself one of those newcomers and wants to show what he can do against him.

The event put Stanley in a hotel room ahead of the bout. When he tried to rest there, he felt the nerves arrive, but he treated them as a natural part of getting ready. He said he was excited to face the opponent and was not afraid to enter the cage with him.

Stanley has also used his talkative approach in this matchup. He said he had been calling the opponent a bully because of his tendency, as Stanley sees it, to take fights with newcomers. The description reflects Stanley’s view of the matchup; he gave no fight result or claim that the opponent’s experience would decide it.

How will Wyatt Stanley add Muay Thai, karate and jujitsu to his training?

Wyatt Stanley plans to stay active after the fight while preparing for a cut to 205 pounds. He said his coach is ready for him to cross-train at other gyms, including Muay Thai sessions in Waterloo. Stanley also wants to join a karate club near his home in Dubuque, Iowa, and continue developing his jujitsu.

Cross-training in Waterloo and Dubuque

Stanley expects to keep a home base where he trains a couple of days each week. Alongside that routine, he plans to travel to Waterloo to work with other fighters and learn Muay Thai. Back in Dubuque, he is considering signing up for a karate club to broaden his martial arts training.

Jujitsu competition and ongoing conditioning

His plans extend beyond taking another MMA fight. Stanley said he wants to work on his jujitsu belts and may enter jujitsu competitions while preparing for his next matchup. He also intends to maintain his cardio and weight training, with the aim of training harder for the next fight than he did for this one.

None of those additions was presented as a reason to step away from his current training. Stanley described cross-training as a way to add skills while staying active, with the timing of his next fight still dependent on finding an opponent.

Who is Wyatt Stanley?

Wyatt Stanley is an MMA fighter from Dubuque, Iowa. He competes in mixed martial arts and was featured at FURY FIGHT SERIES #6: HOSTILE TERRITORY.