Alan Olivas x EXink: Built Through Discipline

A mixed martial artist from Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, Alan has built his path through consistency and grit. He is ranked among the top 135 lb fighters in the Midwest, is a former FAC Champion, and has earned wins across three different weight classes. That range says a lot about the kind of fighter he is, adaptable, driven, and willing to meet every challenge head on.

What makes Alan’s story compelling is not just what he has already done, but what it all means to him. One of the proudest moments of his career was winning his first professional title, a milestone that marked more than progress inside the cage. He also speaks with pride about being part of training camps that helped Mexico move closer to producing its first UFC champion, an experience that gave his work a deeper sense of purpose and connection to home.

His mindset is captured in a simple phrase:

"Chop wood, carry water."

It is not flashy, and that is exactly why it fits. It reflects the kind of daily discipline that defines fighters who are built for the long road, the ones who understand that greatness is usually shaped in repetition, not in noise.

That mentality shows up clearly in the structure of his days. Alan’s routine starts with strength and conditioning from 8:00 to 9:30 in the morning, followed by a pad session with his coach from 10:00 to 10:30, then team practice from 10:30 to 12:30. Twice a week, he adds night runs or sauna sessions at 7:00 p.m., and he also teaches MMA classes in the evenings. It is a demanding schedule that leaves little room for comfort, and even in the way he jokes about “eating like a rabbit,” you get a glimpse of the discipline required behind the scenes.

When training gets hard, Alan does not reach for anything complicated. He resets by reminding himself of the dreams he is still working toward. Right now, those goals are clear: getting closer to God and earning a UFC contract. There is something powerful about the directness of that vision. No extra performance, no unnecessary language, just belief and commitment.

That same authenticity is part of what makes his relationship with EXink feel real. Alan says the brand has supported him throughout his fighting career, and he speaks about that support in a personal way. To him, this is not just a sponsorship built around product. It is a connection built on trust, shared belief, and genuine respect for the mission behind the brand.

He gravitates most toward the hoodies and shorts, pieces that fit naturally into both his training and his life away from the mats. For someone whose days move between conditioning, coaching, sparring, recovery, and travel, comfort matters. So does confidence. Alan sees EXink apparel as both visually strong and easy to live in, which is exactly the kind of balance that matters to athletes who move through multiple environments in a single day.

Being sponsored by EXink gives that experience even more meaning. In his words, it makes him feel “like a winner to be supported and trusted by winners.” It is a short line, but it says a lot. For an athlete in the middle of building toward the next level, belief like that can become part of the fuel.

Alan Olivas is still climbing. Still working. Still building toward the opportunities he knows are possible. That is what makes his story worth paying attention to now, not after the dream arrives, but while the foundation is still being laid with intention every single day.