This episode features local DMV MMA phenom Shawn “The Midnight Express” Brooks, fresh off his recent knockout victory at Cagezilla 54. This is the second installment of our “Fighter’s Spirit” series and Shawn is a perfect example of the sort of fighter we want to interview for this podcast. In this episode we discuss Shawn’s upbringing in the foster care system, his service in the Marine Corps, his introduction to MMA, his losses, his victories, his professional aspirations, and his approach to training and preparation. Shawn has the perfect balance of aggression, humility, confidence, gratitude, and self-awareness. He is an explosive and entertaining fighter and YOU should go check him and all the other local MMA fighters out at Cagezilla 57 in Ashburn Virginia on June 15, 2019. Shawn will be fighting for the welterweight championship and we KNOW it’s gunna be one hell of a fight. #DMVversusEVERYBODY