We knew Montel Williams’ son was an adult now, but we had NO idea he’d chosen one of the most unexpected careers for a living! He’s not the kid you see in the above photo anymore. He’s 25-years-old now and is most definitely carving out a name for himself in a totally different manner than his Pops.
His career is one that many didn’t think the kid who grew up in a plush lifestyle, living in a quiet, upscale Greenwich, Connecticut neighborhood, would choose. But he sure did shock ’em…
MONTEL’S SON AIN’T A KID ANYMORE & HIS JOB PROVES THAT
Montel Williams Jr. is now an MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter, which is one of the most brutal contact sports ever! He’s been in the sport for about four years and has beat down some tough opponents in the process. Montel Sr. posted the above photo on Instagram in March of this year (2016) to show how proud he was of his son.
Many wonder why he chose such a violent career, because he didn’t need the money, but see why Montel Jr. says he does it…
MONTELL JR. DOESN’T DO IT FOR THE MONEY…
In an interview with Total Sports Live, Montel Jr. (picture above left, with teammate) made it crystal clear that he’s not in the MMA for the money, but for his love of the sport:
Sponsors have approached him relentlessly, but his focus is in the art of fighting and having no distractions.
[Montel Jr.]: “… My priority is not making money or being sponsored, just do, destroy whatever warm body they put in front of me.”
Everything about MMA is a challenge and having sponsors will only hinder his focus. In order to be successful in this field Williams Jr. shares his mission.
[Montel Jr.]:“To excel my skills I need to voluntarily go into practice every day and get beaten up, but when you love something you don’t look at it as something that is a challenge or a feat, only the path that you must walk.”
SEE HIM IN ACTION IN A FIGHT INSIDE THE MMA CAGE THOUGH>>>MONTEL WILLIAMS JR. BEATING 35 YEAR OLD OPPONENT AT AGE OF 19
This is a 2013 throwback clip of Montell Williams Jr. at just 19 years old, beating the breaks off of his then-35-year-old opponent, Jason Weyrich, and winning by tap out (basically the MMA equivalent to the opponent throwing in the towel in boxing matches).RANDOM FUN FACT ABOUT MONTEL JR.
Montel Jr. likes to spend his free time spreading happiness…literally. He’s dubbed as ‘The happy sign guy’ on social media and has earned that name by standing on random street corners, holding up signs urging people to smile and be happy:
Montel Jr: I hope that happiness is the dictating force in your universe. Master it. I hope you choose to have a beautiful Sunday filled with love. SMILE😃 #thehappysignguy #justsmileThat was really random, but Jr. seems to love it and he’s not hurting anybody…so go for what you know Montel!
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