Ring of Combat, Atlantic City’s oldest and hardest hitting mixed martial arts competition is less than a week away.
With the event fast approaching we decided to check in with two of Team Tiger Schulmann’s fighters scheduled to compete
in this high profile event. Joshu Nick Pace will take on Lennox Chance, who has nearly 40 fights to his name.
Sensei Louis Gaudinot is looking to take his game to the next level with a defeat of Tuan “Kid Thunder” Pham.

What training progression did you use to prepare for Ring of Combat?

Pace: “We began training very hard for ROC eight weeks ago. We really increased my cardio work for this ROC. I could
actually feel my body and mind getting stronger each day.”

Gaudinot: “Each day my workouts became more intense. The exercises became harder. The last week we step it down a notch to allow time to heal before the fight.”

Did you change your diet during the training period? (Laughter from both fighters)

Pace: “I had a 100 % diet change six weeks out. I usually wait until three weeks out. I eat about four small meals and two
snacks a day and drink only water. I definitely notice a difference in my weight by approaching my diet this way.”

Gaudinot: “I had a strict “no junk” diet. Six small meals a day and like Nick I am drinking only water. No soda or red bull (laugh). The last week I will eat very light.

What about your lifestyle?

Pace: “I am twenty-two years old but live a lot different life then most of the guys my age. Between training and teaching my students, both of which I love and take seriously, I just don’t have time to go out.”

Gaudinot: “Same here, we are both really committed to Team Tiger Schulmann and to our schools and students. That and my family are my life.”

Do you have any advice for the student who is interested in someday joining Team Tiger Schulmann?

Pace: “You have to be 100% mentally and physically committed. If you have a strong mind the body will follow.”

Gaudinot: “Do it for the right reasons or you won’t make it.”