Jadon Hewitt Felix Joyner interview on his Muay Thai title goal

In the Jadon Hewitt Felix Joyner interview for MILLIONS, Hewitt explained why clinch training in Thailand mattered to his recent fights, how he and Grady Barons opened Sylvan Lake Jiu-Jitsu, and why an amateur Muay Thai title is his next goal before a gradual return to MMA.

What did Jadon Hewitt say about his martial arts background?

Jadon Hewitt started Taekwondo at around four years old and moved into jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai at about 10. Watching the UFC had already made him interested in the disciplines he saw in MMA, but the classes available where he lived initially shaped what he could practice.

Hewitt said Taekwondo was effectively the only martial arts option when he lived in Tabor. After moving to Sylvan Lake, he had the opportunity to try Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu. Those classes felt closer to the fighting he had watched on television, so he stayed with them.

Competition was familiar to him before that move. He played soccer when he was younger and competed in Taekwondo, describing himself as competitive throughout those years. He also remembered the particular attention a fight commanded: unlike other sports he watched, it made everyone stop and focus.

What did Jadon Hewitt say about fight training and preparation?

Jadon Hewitt sees preparation as the source of confidence on fight day. For his recent fights, he described a camp built around running, Muay Thai classes, bag work and sparring. He also trained clinch work in Thailand because he considered that part of his game a weakness.

Running, classes and teaching in Sylvan Lake

Hewitt described Mondays that combined a run after work, teaching children at Sylvan Lake Jiu-Jitsu and attending a Muay Thai class. Another day could include a 10-kilometer run, bag work and sparring. The pattern continued through the week; Sunday was his main chance to ease off, though he might still take a short run to remain active.

He called that recent camp his cleanest and most effort-focused. The work mattered to his mindset as much as his conditioning: rather than trying to manufacture confidence just before a fight, he wanted to know he had put in the hours beforehand. That allowed him to approach the occasion with excitement about showing what he had practiced.

Clinch training in Thailand

Hewitt identified his clinch as a past weakness and went to Thailand to train it as much as possible. He said that work, together with long hours spent developing his structure, base and damage, showed in his fights that weekend. He did not give a result or identify an opponent.

What did Jadon Hewitt say about opening Sylvan Lake Jiu-Jitsu?

Jadon Hewitt opened Sylvan Lake Jiu-Jitsu with business partner Grady Barons because he felt the area needed stronger Muay Thai and jiu-jitsu options. The school operates out of a space associated with Sylvan Lake Muay Thai, and teaching children there has become part of his own training week.

Hewitt said he and Barons decided to start a jiu-jitsu school after seeing a need in Sylvan Lake. Sylvan Lake Muay Thai was already running through crew Nick, who allowed them to sublet space for the new school. Hewitt described the two programs as part of a team they were still building and invited people in the area to visit.

Alongside teaching, Hewitt wants to remain available to fight. He said fighters can ease up after wins, but he does not want to lose shape or miss an opportunity if another fighter drops out. Staying active is his immediate plan while he waits for the next chance to compete.

His reason for continuing goes back further than any single fight. Speaking about the place martial arts holds in his life, Hewitt put it plainly:

I can't picture my life without martial arts

Which fighters and matchups did Jadon Hewitt discuss?

Jadon Hewitt named Chuck Liddell as the fighter who first caught his attention. Among fighters he follows now, he mentioned Petr Yan and Joshua Van, then picked three bouts he would like to watch: a Yan rematch with Sean O'Malley, Alex Pereira against Tom Aspinall, and Amanda Nunes against Valentina Shevchenko again.

Chuck Liddell and current favorites

As a child, Hewitt noticed Liddell’s mohawk and shorts and thought he looked like a superhero. He continued following him after that first impression. Discussing current fighters, Hewitt said Yan was one of his favorites and that Van had recently come onto his radar.

Three fights Hewitt would watch

Hewitt’s first choice was another Petr Yan–Sean O'Malley fight; he felt there was unfinished business between them. For a heavier matchup, he chose Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall. He also wanted to see Amanda Nunes return to face Valentina Shevchenko again, saying both would be different now despite their previous meetings.

What are Jadon Hewitt’s goals in Muay Thai and MMA?

Jadon Hewitt wants to win an amateur Muay Thai title before gradually turning his attention back to MMA. He described MMA as his first love but considers Muay Thai his strongest suit right now. His plan is to pursue success there and, over time, draw attention to his work in both sports.

Hewitt did not name a title bout or a date. His stated next goal was any amateur Muay Thai title, followed by a slow transition back toward MMA. That approach gives him a clear priority without closing off the sport that initially drew him to martial arts.

He also said he has always tried to be the best at what he does and believes he can become one of the greatest in it. For the near term, though, his practical focus remains training, staying in shape and being ready when a fight becomes available.

How does Jadon Hewitt approach fight food and sponsorship?

Jadon Hewitt keeps his food basic during camp, naming eggs, brown rice and complex carbohydrates. He also pays attention to hydration after weigh-ins rather than treating that point as permission to eat without restraint. At present, he considers his gym his biggest sponsor and would like to work with Supplement World in Sylvan Lake.

Food during camp and after a fight

Hewitt said fighters can overlook proper hydration after weigh-ins and that doing so affects performance. Once a fight is over, he allows himself a couple of less restrictive days. His preferred treat is a cinnamon roll, particularly one with cream cheese frosting.

His gym and a potential local sponsor

Hewitt said he usually approaches sponsorship on a fight-by-fight basis and has nothing else active at the moment. If he could choose a company to work with, he would pick Supplement World in Sylvan Lake. He saw a fit between its supplements and his work as a fighter, while saying his gym currently provides his biggest support.

Who is Jadon Hewitt?

Jadon Hewitt is an MMA fighter who specializes in Muay Thai and BJJ.