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Mitchell Chamale: The Blueprint of Hustle


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"If you're waiting until you get to the UFC to be Conor McGregor, it's too late."

Combat Night CEO and professional fighter Mitchell Chamale joins the table to break down the sheer hustle required to build the most successful MMA empire in Florida. From the "fat kid" who started wrestling just to lose weight to the accidental cheerleader who became a one-night One FC sensation in Singapore, Mitchell’s journey is a masterclass in seizing opportunities and the relentless pursuit of the "Blueprint of Hustle."

In this episode, we go deep into the mechanics of the fight business: navigating the loss of a business partner, the legal minefield of early Florida MMA, and the viral marketing strategies that turned Combat Night into a powerhouse.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The Evolution of Hustle: How Mitchell used side-hustles- from reselling bodybuilding supplements to flipping Craigslist cars- to fund his first $20k fight card.

  • Pandemic Pioneers: The inside story of running the only live sporting event in the world during the March 2020 lockdowns, beating the UFC to the punch in Jacksonville.

  • The Weight-Cut "Spit" Test: The moment Mitchell saw a friend spitting out French fries that hooked him on the discipline of wrestling.

  • The "Bring It On" Transition: Why a professional fighter spent his college years as a cheerleader and how that gymnastic foundation improved his MMA game.

  • The One FC Call-Up: Taking a fight in Singapore on 24 hours' notice while eating a bowl of noodles at weigh-ins.

  • The UFC Branding Myth: Why waiting for a big stage to build your brand is a losing game, and how "bits" and viral weigh-ins actually pay the bills.

Follow Mitchell Chamale: Instagram: @machamale

Check out the fights: CombatNight.com

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Backbreakers and BitesBy Clinch Chronicles