CHARLES JOHNSON x FIGHT CAPITAL

Summary In this conversation, Ryan Rapaport interviews MMA athlete Charles "InnerG" Johnson. They discuss Charles' journey into MMA, his training at Fusion Xcel, his recent victory at UFC Fight Night, and his upcoming fight in his hometown of St. Louis. Charles emphasizes the importance of building relationships with sponsors and maintaining a positive mindset in the sport. He also shares advice for younger athletes and reveals that he will be walking out to a custom song for his next fight. Takeaways - Charles Johnson transitioned from a diverse athletic background to become an MMA athlete. - Training at Fusion XL has been instrumental in Charles' success. - Charles emphasizes the importance of building relationships with sponsors and maintaining a positive mindset in the sport. - He advises younger athletes to find joy in their journey and focus on the work rather than wins and losses. - Charles will be walking out to a custom song for his next fight. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Charles Johnson's MMA Journey 02:33 Training at Fusion Xcel 04:17 Building Relationships with Sponsors and Brands 05:31 Creating a Movement in St. Louis 06:46 Upcoming Fight and Opponent 07:44 Ambitions for Bigger Events 08:37 The Importance of Sponsors and Brand Partnerships 09:25 Advice for Young Athletes 11:02 Charles Johnson's Custom Walkout Song