Manny Pacquiao lookalike, Coach Dean Bermudez (left) has an upcoming fight so, today, he was training.

Dean’s older brother, Darwin, coached me today.

Safehouse MMA Checklist:

• Comfortable workout clothes. Bear in mind that there is no air-conditioning.
• Shoes are optional. Most everyone is barefoot.
• If you are boxing, bring your own wraps and gloves.
• Filled-up water bottle. One-liter bottled water is for sale at P40.
• If you intend to use the shower, bring everything you need.

*Safehouse MMA is located behind Max’s Fried Chicken (which is beside McDonald’s) along Quezon Avenue.