Mixed martial arts is an unforgiving sport, but Frankie Saenz says the key is forgiving yourself.
The bantamweight fighter opened up about the highs and lows of MMA in a candid interview with Bloody Elbow. Mental coaches and sports psychologists are a growing trend in the sport and Saenz, 38, believes it is the foundation of his renewed success.
“Now I feel great, but like you said you get in the lowest of lows. What goes first is your confidence,” he admits. “Mentally, you’re always second guessing yourself. ‘Am I doing enough? Am I doing too much?