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@james.graefe

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S&C Coach 💪🏋️‍♂️
Muay Thai & MMA Fighter 🥊🤼
@graciebrandonbjj 🟪🟪⬛️🟪

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When your roll besties argue over who is going to roll with you. 😆

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15th fight announcement 🗣️🗣️ for #CombatQuest49 on Sunday 9/20 at the 🌎 famous @occroadhouse & it’s in the Amateur Middleweight MMA division 🗣️🗣️

@ijustbedoingshyt (0-1)
@lemagicienofficial
VS 185+2 MMA
@aidynwolfe (0-0)
@graciebrandonbjj

The #Vigilantes are in for a 🔥fight at Featherweight when these 2 meet…. Alex 🚗 in from DUUUUVAL for his Combat Sports debut & representing the relentless LUDUS Martial Arts

Aaron 🚗 in from the great state of Georgia looking to rebound from his debut after not getting the opportunity to showcase his skill set BUT standing across the CQHexagon is a hungry grappler looking to get his hand raised in Aidyn wolf 🥷

🚪s at 4pm
👊🏽s fly after the National Anthem at 4:30pm

#LinkinBio for 🎟️s & PPV 📺

#WhereWillsAreTested 🏴‍☠️

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There’s no rule against it… yet.

#jiujitsu #tickletickle

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ANY of these 🔥 #Fights on the MAIN CARD at #CombatQuest49 Sunday 9/20 at the 🌎 famous @occroadhouse could HEADLINE “the other guys” cards #WheresTheLie ⁉️

❇️ 3 TITLE FIGHTS (Maybe 4)
❇️ Girl Fight!!!! (Maybe 2/3)
❇️ MMA, Boxing, (m)MTKB. FMTKBB& CJJ on 1 card

Will @cruze1.2 remain DOUBLE 👑⁉️
Will @ap_desir become only the 2nd ever DOUBLE 👑⁉️
Who wants the TITLE FIGHT at 132, @aidendej.mma OR @rrey.zr ⁉️
Who wants it more, @james.graefe OR @enriquedis ⁉️
Who’s coming back 🦾er after an extended layoff, @arlette.estrada11 OR @ashleyac01 ⁉️
WHO becomes HEAVYweight 👑, @the_jkat OR @kevin_the_raging_bull_turnbull ⁉️

LOTS of Q’s getting A’d on 9/20 at CQ49 🔒

🚪s at 4pm
👊🏽s fly after the National Anthem at 4:30pm

#LinkinBio for 🎟️s & PPV 📺

WhereWillsAreTested 🏴‍☠️

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little birdies sittin in the tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g !!!! 🦜🏹
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🏷️ sunrise elopement, st pete photographer, tampa photographer, beach elopement, florida wedding photographer

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We’re just a bunch of goofy goobers.

#jiujitsu #mattime #funtime

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So blessed to be able to train at this gym over the years, great coaches and great teammates. Can’t wait to come back and visit! 💜

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Always a fun roll when it’s with your bestie.

#jiujitsu #jiujitsulife

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Had my bestie @james.graefe hyping me up to Power Clean 135lbs today. 💁‍♀️👏👏

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The thoughts I have as I write down the workout my trainer gave me. 🤭

#workout #besties #skank

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😤🔥🥇 WINNER for FOTN at #CQPro8 at @occroadhouse Last Saturday 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

🚨 @nhoj_namsserd & @james.graefe 🚨

These two #MixedMartialArtists w 14 fights combined put on a CLINIXC for the #Vigilantes in attendance & on PPV in this 3 round FMTKB battle🔥

Back & forth for 3 full rounds before the judges awarded John ANYTIME, ANYWHERE Dressman the UD 👏🏽🔥👏🏽

Got something cooking for John 7/12 & we will 👀 what’s next for James 🦾

LinkInBio for 🎟️s & PPV 📺 REPLAY ($9.99)

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So many people walk into the gym saying they “want to be fighters.”

But wanting it isn’t the same as earning it.

This path demands more than hype:
• Skill built over time—not 6 months
• Consistency when motivation is gone
• Dedication when no one is watching

And the parts no one talks about…

The weight cut:
Sweating out pounds when you’re already exhausted.
Managing food, water, energy—while still training.
Waking up depleted and still expected to perform.

The mental side:
Walking toward a cage knowing someone is trying to hurt you.
Controlling adrenaline when your heart is pounding out of your chest.
Staying sharp when everything in your body is telling you to panic.

It’s early mornings. It’s hard rounds. It’s showing up when you’re tired, sore, and doubting yourself.

Everyone loves the idea of the fight.
Very few are willing to live the lifestyle it takes to get there.

Be honest with yourself—do you want to be a fighter, or do you just like the idea of it?

Show up. Put in the work. Earn it.

#muaythaifighter #mma #bjj #fighter

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