Podcasts by Fight IQ

Ep 34 - Fight School from 2020-05-28T01:24:10

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 wil...

Ep 33 - Leadership in Action from 2020-05-21T01:06:15

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 el...

Ep 32 - Hard Word Pays Off from 2020-05-14T01:40:44

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 ...

UFC 249: Fight Recap from 2020-05-10T07:03:17

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 ...

Ep 31 - UFC 249 Preview from 2020-05-07T01:16:01

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. W...

Ep 30 - The Evolution Game from 2020-04-30T01:56:20

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...

Ep 29 - Erase All Doubt from 2020-04-23T00:38:44

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 bene...

Ep 28 - Keeping a Positive Mind from 2020-04-16T01:39:40

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. Instea...

Ep 27 - MMA Pioneers from 2020-04-09T01:37:17

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 v...

Ep 26 - Tony Ferguson Profile from 2020-04-02T01:35:41

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 myst...

Ep 25 - The Benefits of Martial Arts Training from 2020-03-26T01:26:24

"Anything you work towards, there are always obstacles in the way and that's when you either quit or continue on. That's when I say just continue on, overcome that obstacle and move to your goal...

Ep 24 - The Enemy Within from 2020-03-19T01:16:25

"I really wanted to die, I wanted a date with the death man." These are the words of Heavyweight Boxing champion Tyson Fury.

Mental health issues are surrounded by stigma and are a topic ...

Ep 23 - Go All In from 2020-03-12T01:28:28

“Doubt is removed by action so if you’re not working, that’s where the doubt seeps in.” - Conor McGregor

When we go all in on something, it makes us feel better about ourselves and so giv...

Ep 22 - Israel Adesanya Profile from 2020-03-05T02:33:21

Israel Adesanya rose through the ranks in the UFC like a meteor crashing to the earth and remained active enough that, in only 2 years time, he was able to dethrone Robert Whitaker to capture th...

Ep 21 - Knowing When to Walk Away from 2020-02-27T02:26:48

Too many combat sports athletes end up ‘going out on their shields’ and finishing careers after sustaining multiple unnecessary injuries and concussions all because they just wanted one more sho...

Ep 20 - Faith Based Fighters from 2020-02-20T02:41:15

How much does religious faith play a role in performance and success in combat sports and why is it that so many fighters have a deep conviction and belief in God? On today’s episode of the Figh...

Ep 19 - Dominick Reyes Profile from 2020-02-13T02:39:13

UFC Light Heavyweight contender Dominick 'The Devastator' Reyes impressed many this past Saturday at UFC 247 when he went the distance with champion Jon Jones in a highly competitive fight that ...

Ep 18 - Having a Killer Instinct from 2020-02-06T02:44:46

In the realm of Mixed Martial Arts, there are fighters who approach the game from a purely athletic and competitive standpoint and then there are those fighters who are a little more, shall we s...

Ep 17 - Conquering Fear from 2020-01-30T02:32:07

Do the best combat sports athletes in the world feel fear when they step into the ring? Absolutely, the difference between them and the rest of us is how they deal with and process that fear.&nb...

Ep 16 - Overcoming Injuries from 2020-01-23T02:30:37

Injuries incurred, both during training and in a bout itself, can prove devastating to the career of a combat sports athlete. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may force a fighter out ...

UFC 246 Recap from 2020-01-19T19:28:33

UFC 246 saw the return of MMA superstar Connor McGregor as he faced off against battle-tested veteran Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and what a triumphant return it was. We break down all the action th...

Ep 15 - Thriving Under Pressure from 2020-01-16T00:53:32

How can we rise to the occasion and perform at our best when the stakes are at their highest? The ability to focus on the task at hand with laser-like precision while drowning out the roar of th...

Ep 14 - Conor McGregor Profile from 2020-01-08T20:00

'The Notorious' Conor McGregor is undeniably the biggest star in the history of the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. His tireless work ethic, desire for greatness and incredible self-belief hav...

Ep 13 - Donald Cowboy Cerrone Profile from 2020-01-01T20:00

Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone is one of the most active and record-holding UFC fighters on the roster, holding the most wins and most finishes of opponents in any weight class. He’s always so close to...

Ep 12 - Mastery of Self from 2019-12-25T18:00

At the highest level, combat sports is a game of inches. Every advantage a fighter can gain over his opponent, no matter how small, will play a role in the outcome of the bout. One of the greate...

Ep 11 - Confidence is King from 2019-12-18T18:00

How much does confidence play a role when it's time to lay it all on the line and get into a fist fight?

Confidence affects so many factors when it comes to combat sports. Whether it's th...

UFC 245: Fight Recap from 2019-12-15T19:58:37

UFC 245 was the most stacked card of 2019, with three title fights being contested and some big names competing from top to bottom. We break down all the Mixed Martial Arts action, examine the w...

Ep 10 - By Any Means Necessary from 2019-12-11T18:00

What are you willing to go through to get what you want in life? On this episode of the Fight IQ Podcast, we take a look at athletes who will do whatever it takes to achieve victory. Clips from ...

Ep 9 - Psychological Warfare from 2019-12-04T18:00

The war of words between opponents leading up to a contest can almost be just as entertaining as the fight itself. We know trash talk sells pay-per-views and generates attention on social media ...

Ep 8 - Combat Coaches from 2019-11-27T18:00

The coach-fighter relationship plays a key role in the development of an athlete's skills and impacts their confidence when it comes time to step into the ring. How do the world's best combat sp...

Ep 7 - How to Lose a Fight from 2019-11-21T02:40:28

Today's episode of the Fight IQ Podcast is all about how to lose a fight. We hear from UFC fighters Daniel Cormier, Rich Franklin and Alexa Grasso as they offer different perspectives on losing ...

Ep 6 - My Martial Arts Heroes from 2019-11-14T02:36:02

This episode of Fight IQ is a special one for me personally as I break down some martial artists who really influenced my own life throughout the years. The three men I've highlighted here have ...

Ep 5 - It Takes a Team from 2019-11-07T05:13:01

When it comes down to the competition in combat sports, it really is an individual event. On the night of the fight, it's all up to the athlete to perform under the intense pressure of the spotl...

Ep 4 - Robbie Lawler: Savage Stoic from 2019-10-31T04:46:43

Robbie Lawler is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter who really embodies the traditional martial arts mindset of respect, humility and honor in the cage. In fact, a lot of his ways of thinking align ve...

Ep 3 - Having a Game Plan from 2019-10-25T01:39:55

Whether in the ring or in day-to-day life, having a game plan can be the ultimate indication of success or failure. This episode is all about the preparation necessary to approach each individua...

Ep 2 - Winning Through Adversity from 2019-10-22T03:55:06

Not many other human beings on planet earth know how to overcome odds and win through adversity better than professional combat sports athletes. In this episode, we listen to and break down the ...

Ep 1 - Warriors of Dagestan from 2019-10-16T05:19:20

The Caucasus are a region of clustered, mountainous terrain with a massive diversity of cultur...