Listen on Apple & Spotify:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slapson/id1757942775https://open.spotify.com/show/0tCK46xT2ovYHLgFA6H4oQ?si=7d0a22cf88f149e3Intro music: KNOCKOUT · Pözzi | @pozzimusic2975 Sound Bites"It's a blessing.""I'm your girl.""It's a cold world."SummaryIn this episode, the hosts and guests discuss the upcoming PowerSlap 12 event, focusing on the preparation, training, and mental strategies of the athletes involved. They explore the importance of building a personal brand in the sport and the unique challenges faced by competitors in the combat sports arena. The conversation highlights the camaraderie among fighters and their shared passion for the sport, as well as the evolving landscape of PowerSlap. This conversation delves into the multifaceted world of MMA and bare-knuckle fighting, exploring the duality of fighters' appearances versus their personalities, the challenges of building a career in the sport, and the importance of mindset and visualization for success. The speakers share personal anecdotes about sponsorships, the evolution of bare-knuckle fighting, and the journey of a broadcaster in the fight game. They also discuss the impact of personal connections, authenticity, and the influence of figures like Conor McGregor on their careers and lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cyrus Fees00:00 Life as a Family Man01:36 Journey into the Entertainment World04:30 Networking and Building Relationships07:19 Transitioning from Wrestling to MMA10:17 Creating Opportunities and Taking Action13:00 International Experiences and Growth15:42 Current Roles in EFC and BKFC18:38 Technical Challenges and Solutions21:37 Wrap-Up and Future Plans23:30 Cyrus Fees: A Journey Through Combat Sports24:23 The Role of a Host in Combat Sports28:04 Life Lessons from the Fight Game34:47 Behind the Scenes with Conor McGregor42:00 Introduction to PowerSlap and Aaron Turner44:37 Anticipation for PowerSlap 1247:21 Training Techniques and Strategies50:16 Match Dynamics and Opponent Analysis52:40 Community Support and Personal Journey55:30 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts01:00:54 Introduction to Hunter the Assassin01:03:46 The Journey of Personal Growth01:06:22 Training Regimen and Preparation01:09:33 Anticipation for Upcoming Fight01:10:17 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations01:10:37 Introduction to Michael Michelle01:11:37 The Excitement of Competition01:15:35 Training for PowerSlap01:19:20 The Anticipation of Victory01:23:55 Finding a Niche in PowerSlap01:26:41 The Future of PowerSlap01:28:48 Introduction to Pono the Hawaiian Assassin01:31:28 The Build-Up to the Fight01:34:19 Analyzing the Opponent: Dorian Perez01:37:09 The Mindset of a Fighter01:39:49 The Role of Faith and Preparation01:42:40 The Journey and Purpose Beyond Fighting01:48:26 Closing Thoughts and Social Media Presence01:50:47 Introduction to Power Slap and Angel Mero01:53:48 Angel's Journey in Power Slap01:56:23 Preparing for the Upcoming Fight01:59:28 The Nature of Competition in Power Slap02:02:05 The Importance of Technique and Strategy02:05:09 The Community and Culture of Power Slap02:07:51 Future Aspirations and Family Support02:18:31 Introduction to Dorian and Upcoming Fight02:19:32 Health and Readiness for the Fight02:22:18 Reflections on Previous Matches and Training02:25:13 Mindset and Approach to Fighting02:29:08 Weight Management and Fight Preparation02:34:36 Excitement for the Upcoming Match and Personal Insights