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- BFP #10 - Fitz & A Fighter: Jared GordonFitz catches up with UFC lightweight Jared Gordon, a recovering addict who uses his platform to help others.1 hr 6 min
- #9 - Joe Lauzon
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Joe Lauzon
Twitter: @JoeLauzon
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Brendan catches up with Massachusetts native Joe Lauzon.
Joe has been a UFC staple for a long time, racking up 26 UFC fights and 16 post fight bonuses. He talks about what got him into fighting in the first place, the early days of regional MMA in Boston, carrying a full college course load while starting his pro career and a lot more.Follow Fitz:
Instagram TikTok1 hr 11 min - BFP #9 - Fitz & A Fighter: Joe LauzonBrendan chats with fellow Massachusetts native Joe Lauzon about his lengthy UFC and fighting career.1 hr 11 min
- #8 - Calvin Kattar
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Calvin Kattar
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In episode 8, Brendan catches up with fellow Massachusetts native and UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar.
Calvin talks about his days growing up in a big family, getting into wrestling in high school and why he always wished he could just punch someone in the face during those matches.
Later, after discovering MMA, he was hooked after winning his first pro fight. He talks about managing the early days as a pro, getting into the promotion side of the business in New England, and after several years off, deciding to jump back into competing.
The biggest moment of his career to date came in January of 2018, when he beat Shane Burgos by TKO in the 3rd round, earning him a Fight of the Night bonus in his home city.
After a first round KO of Ricardo Lamas, he has his sights on the top of the UFC's featherweight division.Follow Fitz:
Instagram TikTok1 hr 5 min - BFP #8 - Fitz & A Fighter: Calvin KattarIn episode 8, Brendan catches up with fellow Massachusetts native and UFC featherweight contender Calvin Kattar.1 hr 5 min
- #7 - Dan Ige (and my Dad)
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Dan Ige
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On my way to UFC Greenville, I had to knock out this episode for UFC featherweight Dan Ige before his fight this weekend.
My dad was in town this past weekend to help celebrate Father's Day. As we sat at the airport in Las Vegas, he gives a brief recap on his first live MMA experience at Dana White's Contender Series at the UFC Apex.
As for Dan Ige, he is on a tear, winning his last three fights with two of those wins coming in the first round. He started fighting in Hawaii and decided to move to Las Vegas to fight full time and give himself the best chance at fighting in the UFC.
Now, he works for Dominance MMA in addition to being a UFC featherweight contender. He is a prospect to keep an eye on and as nice a guy as there is.Follow Fitz:
Instagram TikTok1 hr 1 min - BFP #7 - Fitz & A Fighter: Dan Ige (and my Dad)Brendan and his Dad pass the time of their flight delays at Las Vegas airport, recapping week 1 of Dana White's Contender Series. Then, Brendan's full interview with UFC featherweight Dan Ige.1 hr 1 min
- #6 - Al Iaquinta
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Al Iaquinta
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After taking a couple weeks off, Fitz & A Fighter is back in a big way as Brendan sits down with UFC lightweight contender Al Iaquinta.
After getting to the UFC by winning his way to the finals of The Ultimate Fighter: Live, Iaquinta has knocked off big names like Kevin Lee, Jorge Masvidal, Ross Pearson and Diego Sanchez.
But his career took a giant step forward at UFC 223 in Brooklyn. He was on the bus that was attacked by Conor McGregor and was sitting right in front of Khabib Nurmagomedov. After a chaotic weigh-in day, forcing Max Holloway out of the title fight, Iaquinta ended up fighting for the UFC Lightweight Championship on just a day's notice instead of his original match-up against Paul Felder.
Hear all about that experience and much more on this episode!Follow Fitz:
Instagram TikTok52 min - BFP #6 - Fitz & A Fighter: Al IaquintaBrendan welcomes Ragin' Al to the podcast to talk about his Long Island roots, his first UFC experience, the chaos of UFC 223 and his title fight, and much more!52 min
- #5 - Joe Benavidez
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Joe Benavidez
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Fitz sits down with UFC veteran flyweight Joe Benavidez.
Joe has competed at the top of the fight game for a long time and is still right at the top. His journey has been quite a ride from his early years in Texas to growing up in Las Cruces, New Mexico as one of three boys with a single mom.
His love of competition but lack of size led him to being a standout wrestler. But during his teenage years, he also battled drugs and alcohol. After getting sober, he found a passion for mixed martial arts and became a contender in short order.
Now, years later, he is still a top contender in the UFC.Follow Fitz:
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About Fitz and a Fighter
From the publisher's feed
Fitz & a Fighter is a conversation-driven podcast hosted by UFC broadcaster Brendan Fitzgerald, featuring in-depth interviews with UFC fighters, coaches, athletes, entertainers, and…
personalities from across the sports world and beyond.
Each episode goes beyond fight week headlines to explore the stories behind the people. From career-defining moments and life lessons to training, family, mindset, and plenty of laughs along the way, Fitz & a Fighter gives listeners an authentic look at the guests they know—and introduces them to a side they may have never seen before.
Whether it's a champion reflecting on their journey, a rising contender chasing greatness, or a guest with a unique perspective outside the Octagon, every conversation is relaxed, honest, and entertaining.
New episodes feature compelling stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and conversations that remind us there's always more to the person than the fighter.