Michael Aldon

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Combat Sports Writer at Athlon Sports

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Michael Aldon is a dedicated combat sports journalist for Athlon Sports, where he covers the technical and cultural aspects of MMA and boxing. A graduate of California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, he leverages a past in public relations to deliver expert analysis on high-profile fighters and events.

His passion for combat sports extends beyond journalism; he is a martial artist with personal experience in boxing, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This hands-on knowledge provides him with a unique, practitioners perspective that deeply informs his writing and analysis of the sports he covers.

He isnt just an observer of combat sports; hes also a practitioner who has trained in multiple disciplines.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Informal

Big Picture Person

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Combat Sports Journalism
Writes news articles and in-depth analyses on MMA (UFC, PFL) and boxing for major outlets like Athlon Sports, focusing on technical and cultural aspects.
Martial Arts Practice
As a martial artist himself, he has studied and trained in boxing, kickboxing, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, giving him a practitioner's insight into the sports.
Kickboxing Analysis
Covers high-profile and emerging fighters for Beyond Kickboxing, where he conducts interviews and attends virtual press conferences to stay on top of the latest news.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Combat Sports Writer at Athlon Sports
10-2023
Staff Writer at Beyond Kickboxing
2-2022 - 2-2023
Public Relations Associate at The Key PR
7-2021 - 1-2022
Public Relations Apprentice at The Key PR
1-2020 - 3-2020
1404 Voting Center Representative at City and County of San Francisco

Education

2014 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - BS from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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