Source: BroBible
Summary
Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Deputy Luis Hernandez signed a UFC contract after a recent appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series. He won his debut fight on short notice. Despite his new career, Hernandez plans to continue working full-time as a deputy. He uses work hours and vacation time for training. He cited Stipe Miocic, a firefighter who also fought in the UFC, as inspiration.
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The habit gets a new name.
Deputies train during work hours. Vacation time becomes training time. UFC dreams fit into shift schedules. Fighters and cops share the same time block. The system adapts to the dreamer.
Original observation: “If you can’t make time, you’re not trying hard enough.”
Author: Evan Null
Deputy’s Double Life
Luis Hernandez is a Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Deputy. He also fights in the UFC. He doesn’t plan to quit his job. He trains during work hours. He uses vacation time for more training. He says he has a great schedule. He trains multiple times a day. He’s very blessed.
UFC Contract On The Side
Hernandez earned a UFC contract two weeks ago. He won his debut fight against Sedriques Dumas. He did it on just two days’ notice. He told Ariel Helwani he keeps working full-time. He trains on duty. He uses PTO and comp time for training. He stays extra hours on shift. He builds his career while on the job.
Firefighters And Fighters
Hernandez said if Stipe Miocic, a firefighter, could do it, so could he. He’s a deputy now. He’s starting his career. He’ll take it one day at a time. He has a lot of vacation time. He’ll burn it when the time comes. He says if there’s a will, there’s a way. He’s staying active. He’ll figure it out.
Time Management Is Key
Hernandez uses work hours for training. He trains on duty. He uses PTO and comp time. He stays extra hours. He trains multiple times a day. He’s very blessed. He says he’s able to use the time. He makes it work. He’s building his career. He’s making it happen.
The New Work-Life Balance
Hernandez is a cop and a fighter. He doesn’t quit his job. He trains on duty. He uses vacation time. He’s active. He’s working and fighting. He’s making it work. He’s staying active. He’s building his career. He’s making it happen. He’s doing it all. He’s doing it right.
