Fitz Nation: Stories and Life Lessons from the UFC Brendan Fitzgerald

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Fitz Nation is back with friend of the show and MMA coach Sayif Saud!

Sayif has become a good friend of mine over the years and I always love talking about life with him.  He's the kind of guy that will always leave you feeling better, more motivated, more perceptive, or whatever you happen to need with what you're going through.  It's why I always look to get him back on the show when there's a big-picture topic I am looking to discuss.

We talk about the wonderful and very simple book Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.  It's a short and easy read, but can do wonders for centering yourself and getting to work on what's most important in a world that is so focused on chasing down distractions.
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Often times, fighters have life journeys filled with struggle and adversity.  It's part of what it takes to have the mentality one needs to do what they do.

Ian Heinisch is one of the best examples of a life journey that has twists and turns, ups and downs, and also shows that despite achieving success, the road does not end with an accomplishment.  It just opens a new door.

From getting involved with drugs, then dealing and trafficking them, then being arrested and serving hard time, Ian certainly battled his demons.  He eventually fought his way to the UFC to compete with the best fighters in the world.  

Now, he is fighting another battle to get healthy as he tries to compete in combat sports again and really wants to make his UFC return in 2024.

His relentless pursuit of great things is to be admired by all and a great way to kick off 2024!
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Fitz is back to talk about the three big reasons we love the UFC:
1. Action
2. Characters
3. Stories

He then goes over how all of these apply to UFC 296 and the many storylines coming up on Saturday, how he wants Colby Covington to change, his potential fight of the year nobody is talking about and more!
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Fitz Nation is back with some fight talk as Fitz chats about his weekend at UFC Austin, Arman Tsarukyan's impressive performance in the main event, the mental clarity shown by fighters that Fitz talked to during fight week, and how Ian Garry has already won before his fight at UFC 296.
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On this episode, Fitz welcomes producer and jiu jitsu purple belt Spencer Shackel to the show.  The guys recap Thanksgiving weekend and then look ahead to a massive fight night at UFC Austin.  What's at stake for Beneil Dariush in this week's main event vs. Arman Tsarukyan?  Is Bobby Green the next Jorge Masvidal break through fighting star?  Fitz also tells a couple of fun Jalin Turner stories as he steps in for the co-main event on short notice.

The guys then talk about the fluidity of the middleweight division with many top 10 contenders not having fights booked and what match-ups they want to see in early 2024 
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Welcome to another episode of Fitz Nation as I sit down with Brazil's Caio Borralho!

Caio takes us through his evolution as a Fighting Nerd, revealing how he transformed his fear of confrontation into a badge of honor.  With raw honesty, he discusses the importance of maintaining his authentic self amidst the glamour and brutality of MMA. This is a captivating insight into the mind of a fighter who views pressure not as a burden, but as a privilege. 

In the final segment, Kyo delves into a less violent battle - the daunting journey of fatherhood and how his faith played a major role in navigating the uncertainties of becoming a father. He also shares his profound appreciation for Sao Paulo, a city that has given him so much and instilled in him a hardworking attitude. As he passionately discusses his ambition to become a world champion in the next five years, you can't help but feel inspired by this Fighting Nerd's cerebral approach to MMA. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, making it an absolute must for any MMA enthusiast wanting to understand the sport beyond the cage!


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