Fight IQ

Continual education is such a powerful way to both improve our brain function and advance our lives towards where we really want it to go. That’s why I’m hoping the clips we’ll explore today will resonate with you in some way and provide some insights that will encourage you to take action on achieving your dreams and goals. 

The fighters and coaches we are going to be hearing from each have some unique lesson that can be translated from the ring into the real world. We hear from top-tier MMA coaches John Danaher and Trevor Wittman, along with UFC fighter Geoff Neil and Heavyweight Boxing great Lennox Lewis to learn their approach to combat sports success. 

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Clips used in this episode:

John Danaher

Geoff Neil

Lennox Lewis

Trevor Wittman

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With time being a very real factor in a fighter's career trajectory, training with a team that has the experience and level of training partners required to prepare you for facing the world’s elite is a major asset. One of the most important factors to the success of a team is the style of leadership employed by the coaches and particularly the head coach.

What are the most effective leadership styles when it comes to coaching combat sports athletes and how much does the team dynamic really play a part in the overall success of a fighter? Today we’re going to break down clips from fighters and coaches to learn how they have formed strong bonds within their teams that allow them to flourish on fight night.

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Clips used in this episode:

Duke Roufus

Duane Ludwig

Bryce Mitchell

Max Holloway

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How hard are you willing to work to get the things you want in life? Contrary to our instincts, it is the hard work and the willingness to rise above the pack that will allow us to truly thrive and live a life of accomplishment and contribution.

Today we’re going to examine the concept of that famous quote from film producer Samuel Goldwyn: “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” As we examine clips from current and former MMA fighters, we will explore not only working hard but working smart as well and focusing on the things that matter the most when it comes to producing results. When you have a goal in sight, it’s best to keep in mind that hard work pays off.

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Clips used in this episode:

Dennis Bermudez

Anthony Pettis

Randy Couture

Dominick Cruz

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UFC 249 featured two incredible title fights: Dominick Cruz vs Henry Cejudo and Justin Gaethje vs Tony Ferguson. We break down the action and take a look at where the winners and losers go from here.

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Finally, the UFC is back in action this upcoming Saturday May 9 for UFC 249. Fight fans have been foaming at the mouth in anticipation for an event and this card is stacked from top to bottom. We break down the four fighters in the co-main and main event and I offer my predictions on who will walk away with those shiny gold belts.

Listen as we examine clips from Henry Cejudo, Dominick Cruz, Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje and try to determine who will fall and who will emerge victorious in this landmark UFC event that will take place in an empty arena due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Mixed Martial Arts is moving forward at an unprecedented rate for such a young sport. Fighters and trainers have evolved their game and we are always seeing the new and improved phase of martial artists emerge as a result. Evolution and improvement can come about in many areas, some which may not seem as obvious as others but are nonetheless vital pieces to the overall puzzle of high-level performance. 

Do you find yourself becoming stagnant in certain areas of your life that you’d like to improve? Are there skills that you know you need to develop but find yourself falling short when it comes time to put the work in? Perhaps a mindset shift is just what you need and the fighters we’re examining today all have a unique take on the concept of adjusting your game to reach new levels of self-improvement. If you’re not moving forwards, you’re moving backwards. It’s all about playing the Evolution Game on Fight IQ.

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Clips used in this episode:

Royce Gracie

Dan Severn

Michael Chiesa

Dan Hardy

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Do you find yourself doubting your decisions and your efforts towards success in life? Are you someone who looks for the reasons why NOT to do something before taking stock of the potential benefits it could bring? Today we’re examining fighters who have paid the price for doubting themselves and who refocused, adjusted their mentality and moved forward to victory.

We break down clips from Boxing legend 'Smokin' Joe Frazier and MMA pioneers Guy Mezger, Forrest Griffin and Brian Stann to hear how they manage to quell self-doubt and inspire themselves with confidence. When the pressure is as high as the stakes and you need to perform at your best, you have to believe in yourself without question. We’re going to explore some mental tools that can help you erase your doubts on this episode.

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Clips used in this episode:

Joe Frazier

Guy Mezger

Brian Stann

Forrest Griffin

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Today we’re talking all about keeping a positive mind and a positive attitude in the face of adversity, perhaps a fitting topic given the worldwide pandemic we are currently experiencing. Instead of buy into the panic and fear mongering, why don’t we instead seek to understand and appreciate each other more so we can ultimately make the world a better place?

Are you someone who sees the glass half empty or are you always trying to find the good in any situation, no matter how grim it may seem? The fighters we’re examining today are all known for their positive mindsets and their desire to change not only their own lives, but the lives of others for the better. As the world descends into chaos all around us, there is certainly a light of hope in the darkness of despair. It’s all about keeping a positive mind on Fight IQ.

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Clips used in this episode:

Rose Namajunas

Justin Gaethje

Stephen Thompson

Vitor Belfort

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At the start of MMA’s development, it was a sport fraught with danger and cloaked in mystery. Men were entering into the cage under a rule set that made the risk of severe and permanent injury very real. Combatants learned quickly and in very brutal fashion, which martial arts and combat styles actually won fights when the rules barely existed.  

On today's episode, we break down clips from key figures who were there when No Holds Barred was in it's early stages, before it became the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. Hear insights from old school veterans Mark Coleman, Don Frye and Pat Miletech, along with referee 'Big' John McCarthy and learn about the unique psychology of early MMA fighters.

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Clips used in this episode:

John McCarthy

Mark Coleman

Don Frye

Pat Miletich

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Tony Ferguson is one of the most dynamic and fascinating MMA fighters alive today, both in regards to his style in the octagon and his outspoken and often cryptic personality. A man of many mysteries who sometimes seems to speak in riddles, some call him crazy but to me he is just a misunderstood genius whom history will look back on as one of the all-time greats in the ranks of the UFC.

Ferguson has had a turbulent ride to get where he is today but he remains positive and uses the obstacles in his way as tools to propel him to the next level of mastery in the art of war. On this episode, we explore his unique psychology and mental approach to the fight game to learn lessons that will serve us in our own battles.

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