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Paul Felder is a top 10 contender in the UFC lightweight division who also works as part of our UFC broadcast team as an analyst. Felder's career really started to take off in 2017. He notched three wins that year, all by TKO, earning a Performance of the Night bonus in two of them. That's also the year he started commentating on Dana White's Contender Series, and later that year for UFC broadcasts.
Felder is a good buddy of mine as we started working for the UFC in a broadcast role at the same time. We were paired together for that first season of DWCS and our first full UFC broadcast was together in December of 2017 at UFC Fresno. In this episode, Fitz talks to Felder about his up and down 2020, which saw him fight in his first two UFC main events and also contemplate retirement. But heading into 2021, he's more ready than ever to keep thrilling fans in big fights.
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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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What happens when an army veteran, psychologist, and author steps onto the mat? Join us as we unpack an intriguing conversation with Daniel Joseph about his exciting journey, exploring the intersection of military service, mental health, and martial arts. From the thrills of UFC to the grit of Jiu-Jitsu, we delve into his unique insights and how these powerful combat sports played a significant role in his life and the lives of those around him.
Have you ever wondered how the primal call to serve draws men into the military? Daniel shares his perspective on this intriguing aspect, pointing out the transformative power of service and the lessons he learned during challenging times. We analyzed the complex psychological effects of war on soldiers and linked how the discipline and control learned in martial arts could serve as a healing tool. We explored how leadership, self-reflection, and martial arts can foster healthier relationships and organizations.
Finally, we cut through the noise of our instant-gratification society, to explore the benefits of minimalism, humility, and calmness. Daniel shared his wisdom on how these qualities, which he learned from military leaders and martial arts, can act as a counterforce to the constant pressures of modern life. Join us for this deep dive into a fascinating world of grit, resilience, and personal growth. Don't miss out on this unique blend of life lessons, martial arts, and mental health discussion.

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UFC veteran Eryk Anders joins Brendan Fitzgerald to talk about his journey to becoming an MMA fighter and getting to the UFC. Anders grew up in a military family, moving often throughout his childhood and living in all parts of the world.
In this chat, he talks about the grind of earning a college football scholarship at Alabama, finding jiu jitsu and martial arts after college, and becoming an MMA fighter.
He's getting ready for another UFC appearance at UFC Fight Night in November against Roman Dolidze.
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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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