Episode 119: Johnny "Cupcakes" Campbell and "Two Minutes to Midnight"

<p>My special guest is Johnny "Cupcakes" Campbell, an MMA fighter, bjj brown belt, and all-around awesome individual. Johnny's fight at Cage Titans 9 years ago was what turned me back into a fan of the sport. We had a great first interview a few days after that and another at Brown University a few years later.</p> <p>It was great catching up with Johnny after his latest win at Bellator. We discussed:</p> <ul><li>His willingness to take fights on short notice.</li> <li>Overcoming negative thinking and dark thoughts.</li> <li>How at 34 he is in peak performance, physically and emotionally.</li> <li>Loyalty to his gym South Shore Sportfighting in Rockland and his coach Bill Mahoney.</li> <li>Why he fights and his plans after he retires.</li> <li>If he worries about brain health.</li> <li>What he gets out of playing video games.</li> </ul> <p>Also includes the short dystopian story "Two Minutes to Midnight"</p> <p>For more on Johnny: Follow him at:</p> <p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/cupcakesmma'>https://www.facebook.com/cupcakesmma</a></p> <p><a href='https://twitter.com/JohnnyCCMma'>https://twitter.com/JohnnyCCMma</a></p> <p>IG @johnnyccmma</p>