The conversation delves into Adrian Yañez's mental growth, learning from past mistakes, overcoming adversity, and the development of confidence and self-reflection. It explores the impact of mental shifts, barriers, and realizations, leading to self-discovery and increased confidence. The discussion concludes with a focus on looking ahead to future opportunities and growth.

Takeaways

• Mental growth
• Learning from past mistakes

Chapters

• 00:00 Reflecting on the Fight
• 03:11 Learning and Growth
• 06:58 Adversity and Leadership
• 11:47 Confidence and Self-Reflection
• 16:07 Mental Shift and Confidence
• 18:46 Mental Barriers and Realizations
• 21:49 Self-Discovery and Confidence
• 27:08 Looking Ahead

🚀 Ever wondered how mindset shifts can elevate your game?

Tom "Big Train" Nolan shares his journey to becoming a top 15 lightweight fighter. He reveals that it’s not just about physical skill but mental preparation that sets champions apart. Working with a sports psychologist, Tom learned to visualize success and believe in his abilities long before stepping into the octagon.

He emphasizes that fighting is 90% mental, and the confidence you carry can make all the difference in the ring. Want to know the secret to his winning mindset? It’s about expressing himself through fighting, rather than just the outcome.

This journey is about more than just wins; it’s about growth and self-discovery. What mindset shift are you working on?

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Before he was fighting under the bright lights of the UFC, Zachary Reese was working long days in the oil fields with a dream that seemed almost impossible.

On this episode of Fitz & a Fighter, Zachary shares the story of leaving the blue-collar life behind to chase a career in mixed martial arts. We talk about the sacrifices, setbacks, breakthrough moments, and the mindset that carried him from the oil fields to the UFC Octagon.

It's an honest conversation about betting on yourself, overcoming doubt, and what it really takes to make it to the highest level of the sport.

If you enjoy stories of perseverance as much as fight talk, this episode is for you.

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Clayton Guida is a UFC lightweight who's been a professional competitor since 2003.

He also competed for Strikeforce, becoming the inaugural Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, WEC, and King of the Cage among other promotions.

UFC fans know Guida for his long hair and high energy. He attributes his aggressive attack to his days as a high school and college wrestler, but you may be surprised to find out that he didn't exactly achieve high accolades during his high school wrestling days.

In this interview, Fitz and Guida chat about his midwest upbringing in Illinois, how he found MMA at a rural gentlemen's club, and his longevity in the UFC.

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UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald chats with UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter winner Court McGee on Fitz Nation.

Court McGee is a UFC welterweight veteran who is off back-to-back wins including a victory over Ramiz Brahimaj in early 2022.

In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Court McGee discuss his well-known battle with addiction and how he has remained sober for the last 16 years. Raised in what many would consider "normal" surroundings for an American kid, McGee started getting into drugs and alcohol as a young teenager. He spiraled to being a heavy addict with multiple recoveries and relapses and legal trouble along the way. After truly getting sober, he was cast on season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter and went on to win that season of the show.

McGee talks about his life in martial arts and combat sports, using his history with addiction as a platform to help others, and what his journey to overcome means in believing and connecting with a higher power. We dig deep on his incredible story in this interview.

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Mike Moor, better known as "Mindset Mike," is a mental coach for combat sports athletes, including fighters in the UFC.

I thought since a lot of my conversations with fighters have gone down a path of personal development and mindset traits that have allowed them to reach the sport's top level, it would be interesting to talk to someone who helps get them there.

This is part 2 of my interview with Mike and I think anyone interested in the realm of the mindset of world-class athletes will enjoy!

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It was time to get back on the mic. The global pandemic has made it so that face-to-face interviews with fighters is not in the cards right now. But I wanted to podcast and so here I go.

I asked for questions on Twitter and Instagram... thanks for the response! Wound me up to give some answers and tell some stories. Enjoy and there will be more to come!

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Get up close and personal with Dricus, the South African sensation shaking up the world of mixed martial arts.

Dricus lays bare the electrifying rush he experiences in the moments leading up to a fight and reflects on his celebrated clash with Robert Whitaker, a fight that gripped the world and catapulted South African mixed martial arts into the limelight. He also shares about the burden of self-imposed expectations and the unwavering belief he harbors in his own potential. A foot injury that forced him to decline a fight offer also crops up.

Delve deeper into Dracis's future fight plans and the navigational challenges he faces within the labyrinth of mixed martial arts. We unravel the intricate balance between personal dreams and the demanding needs of the promotion. Hear how Dricus manages to embrace tough decisions while keeping his passion aflame. His readiness to take on grueling fights and his relentless pursuit of the UFC world champion title also form a crucial part of our conversation.

Finally, we talk about the possibilities of Israel Adesanya's rematch with Strickland and the factors that could sway the balance. Dana White's surprise at the suggestion of a rematch piques my interest and the implications for the sport.

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