Podcast appearances and mentions of Forrest Griffin

In today's episode, I sit down with UFC Hall of Famer and VP of Athlete Development, Forrest Griffin, to talk about humor, preparation, and why confidence comes from doing the work. Forrest shares how he learned to use humor as a tool, what it means to “fake it till you feel it,” and why getting your mind out of the way is often the best thing you can do under pressure. We talk about setting purpose-driven goals, tracking growth, and trusting the body's instincts. From training sessions to life lessons, Forrest brings sharp insights, quick wit, and a brutally honest look at what it takes to keep growing.

Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo's interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five years. She breaks down her upcoming fight against fellow longtime vet Yana Santos and reflects on what keeps her motivated after nearly two decades in MMA. Then it's Bo Nickal time, and Forrest Griffin couldn't resist hopping on to steer the conversation. Bo shares what he learned from going the distance for the first time in his career against Paul Craig, his take on Reinier de Ridder's ground game, and how he feels his skillset has developed since his amateur MMA debut. Forrest sticks around through the end of the show to hear Jim and Matt's picks for UFC Fight Night: Des Moines — chiming in on matchups as an observer without predictions of his own.

The road we've taken has brought us to this... The first ever Ultimate Fighter finale. A historic night on Spike TV that saw three fights and one Kevin James.In the Middleweight finals, Diego Sanchez fights Kenny Florian. In the Light Heavyweight finals, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar have a moderately well-known contest. And, in the Main Event, Ken Shamrock returns to the octagon to test up-and-comer Rich Franklin.What does Cameron Diaz's failed reality show have to do with any of this? Tune in to find out!Want more from the hosts? - Alex and Julio discuss the freshest and most rotten movies on the Tomatometer in every episode of The Contrarians.- STEVE! has opinions all over Bluesky.- Joe talks about all sorts of wrestling related stuff on THE LATE NIGHT GRIN.

In our last episode before the finale, we get TWO fights! Prior to that, we have to ensure Josh Koscheck is still alive.Sam Hoger enters the cage to face Forrest Griffin while Mike Swick and Stephan Bonnar clash in a Team Green showdown.And, fear not, we get into several lengthy detours regarding Professional Wrestling.Want more from the hosts? - Alex and Julio discuss the freshest and most rotten movies on the Tomatometer in every episode of The Contrarians.- STEVE! has opinions all over Bluesky.- Joe talks about all sorts of wrestling related stuff on THE LATE NIGHT GRIN.

EP # 698 Team USA vs Team Canada. Sean Strickland vs his coach. UFC 313 Poster. Top paid athletes of 2024. Meisha Tate returns. Francis Ngannou vs Deontay Wilder. Conor McGregor. Forrest Griffin. GFL. UFC Ticket prices. Tweet of the week. KO of the week. KNOWLEDGE. #UFC MMANUTS The post MMANUTS MMA Podcast | EP # 698 appeared first on MMANUTS.

EP # 698 Team USA vs Team Canada. Sean Strickland vs his coach. UFC 313 Poster. Top paid athletes of 2024. Meisha Tate returns. Francis Ngannou vs Deontay Wilder. Conor McGregor. Forrest Griffin. GFL. UFC Ticket prices. Tweet of the week. KO of the week. KNOWLEDGE. #UFC MMANUTS The post MMANUTS MMA Podcast | EP # 698 appeared first on MMANUTS.

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In today's episode, I'm joined by actor and musician James Maslow and UFC legend Forrest Griffin. We talk about the interplay of hard work, luck, and the courage to take risks. Forrest shares how moments of bad luck can pave the way for unexpected success, recalling how a staph infection led to one of the defining victories of his career. James reflects on finding growth in setbacks, the importance of discipline, and making decisions that shape a fulfilling life. We also explore staying grounded amid responsibility and success, balancing ambition with personal priorities, and the value of leaving everything a little better than you found it.

With Matt Serra out for the day, Jim Norton teams up with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, who steps in as co-host for an exciting episode of UFC Unfiltered. This episode features two standout winners from Saturday's UFC 310 card: flyweight Joshua Van and welterweight Bryan Battle. First up is Van, who shares his inspiring journey from Myanmar to the UFC. He reflects on how defending himself from childhood bullies turned a love of Bruce Lee into a passion for martial arts, eventually leading him to a successful career as a professional fighter. Jim and Forrest also break down the biggest moments from UFC 310, including Alexandre Pantoja and Shavkat Rakhmonov's victories, and discuss what could be next for these fighters. Later, Bryan Battle joins the show, bringing plenty of laughs as he chats with Jim and Forrest. He takes a thoughtful look back at his split-decision victory, opening up about how a challenging fight camp impacted his preparation and led to his weight miss.

In Episode 177 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast titled "Evolution Of The Ultimate Fighter," Jonathan Puu sits down with Mark Beecher, former multi-sport pro fighter turned high-level striking coach, joining via Zoom from Houston, Texas. Mark, known as one of the top striking coaches with a low-key reputation, shares his journey in MMA and Muay Thai, recounting how he got started and his experiences training UFC legends like Forrest Griffin and Matt Brown.Jonathan and Mark reflect on their history together over the years, from crossing paths at fight events, working as ring officials at tournaments, to Mark stepping in to tape Jonathan's hands before fights. Mark also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his time coaching on The Ultimate Fighter TV series and discusses the evolution of the show and fighter development over the years. The episode wraps up with a fun twist into conspiracy theories for an unexpected ending!For more on Mark Beecher, follow him on Instagram: @markhyena. Check out his gym, Hyena Muay Thai: @hyenamuaythai. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining conversation!Support the showSubscribe & Support: Join Black Room at Teep StudiosSubmit your Questions & Request A Guest: https://podcast.puumuaythai.com

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome UFC legends Frankie Edgar and Forrest Griffin for a show packed with laughs, insights, and fight talk. With a combined 25 appearances on Unfiltered, these Hall of Famers bring their unique perspectives on life in and out of the cage. Frankie Edgar kicks things off, reflecting on his final fight and his new venture as a coach at Frankie Edgar's Iron Academy — which has its grand opening this Saturday, October 26th. Frankie looks back on his career and his matchups against guys like Rafael Dos Anjos and Max Holloway before explaining what it is that contributes to the longevity of guys like those as they each prepare for fights on this Saturday's UFC 308 card. Forrest Griffin joins next to catch up with the guys and discuss his work at the UFC Performance Institute. Before wrapping up, Forrest probes Jim and Matt for their UFC 308 picks before offering some insightful breakdowns of his own.

Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive Sam Hoger was a participant on one of the most important moments within the history of the UFC.  The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 brought the UFC from spectacle to mainstream sport. Sam Hoger takes us through his journey to get on the TUF show as well as the process of the first ever Ultimate Fighter TV show. Sam Hoger is full of stories in this historic interview. Ep 240 Sam Hoger TUF 1 Deep Dive 0:00 Lytes out intro0:19 guest introduction0:37 interview start 0:45 early life 3:45 current life 6:31 first Jiu Jitsu coach 8:40 taking a greyhound to the Miletich fighting systems 24:23 fighters quiting at the Miletich camp 27:31 first day at Miletich fighting systems 32:19 Tim Sylvia's ground game 33:01 getting KO'd by Tim Sylvia in training 38:43  underground fight 43:47 thoughts on Rich Clementi45:53 Sam Hoger vs Robert DiMarco50:55 location of underground fights 55:44 Sam Hoger vs Matt Freeland57:18 manager Joe Cavallaro 1:00:36 TUF 1 cast members envious of Dana White 1:03:01 Sam Hoger vs Josh Hendricks1:06:42 promoter Corey Fisher 1:06:57 daily training routine 1:09:06 Brian Bresler 1:12:13 Sam Hoger vs Adam Maciejewski1:16:48 ring announcer Big Poppa Schnake1:18:15 Joe Cavallaro story 1:20:28 matchmaker Gary Marino 1:23:24 process getting on TUF 11:33:39 first impressions when starting TUF 11:38:18 doing lines in movie”Grudge Match”1:38:37 finding out you leave TUF house if you fail challenges 1:39:25 finding out who TUF coaches were going to be 1:40:28 thoughts on Marc Laimon1:41:49 thoughts on Ganyao Fairtex1:42:19 training with Floyd Mayweather Senior 1:50:42 boxing coach Peter Welch1:52:13 Jason Thacker last pick on TUF1:57:00 Top 5 moments of UFC history 1:59:16 accused of stealing on TUF 2:02:09 TUF loser house 2:03:47 taking first loss to Forrest Griffin 2:05:24 being recognized after TUF show 2:06:35 finding out about TUF Finale 2:12:14 TUF 1 reunion 2:14:13 Ryan Bennett 2:17:31 becoming a different fighter after TUF2:20:52 relationship with Jeremy Horn  2:23:32 Sam Hoger Facebook questions 2:26:02 Sam Hoger vs Jeff Newton 2:32:18 interview wrap up/ outro Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@LytesOutClipsSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Outro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#theultimatefighter #ufcfighter #MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

In today's episode, I sit down with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin to discuss the evolution of mixed martial arts and the mindset needed to succeed in the octagon. Forrest shares his journey from starting MMA for fun to becoming a UFC champion and the impact that fame and money had on his career. We explore how the sport has transformed, the pressure that comes with success, and the importance of staying present and focused. Forrest also offers insights into maintaining perspective, finding flow in high-pressure situations, and why he believes being an early adopter of MMA was the best decision of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I am joined by Forrest Griffin, retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. As the VP of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute, Forrest shares insights on athlete growth, the importance of competition, and the cathartic nature of conflict. We explore the complexities of athlete development, the challenges of receiving feedback, and the parallels between coaching and parenting. Forrest also reflects on the evolution of the UFC, the value of in-person experiences, and his unique perspective on leadership within the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 3,460, the guys reviewed UFC 301 and talked about all the storylines involved. They also interviewed Beneil Dariush, who will be receiving the Forrest Griffin community award.

Forrest Shares his insight into what it takes to be a UFC fighter and the mindset you need to succeed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/do-you-cash-flow/message

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In today's episode, I'm joined by stand-up comedian and actor, Dane Cook, and Hall of Fame UFC fighter Forrest Griffin. We embark on a lively discussion about the role of humor in both entertainment and sports. Starting with how humor is vital to teaching and storytelling, we explore the unique challenges comedians face in today's hypersensitive climate, especially in settings like colleges. Forrest brings an interesting perspective on humor in the UFC and its role in mentorship. We then discuss the importance of authenticity in building a personal brand, focusing on how humor can enhance this. Dane shares insights on mentoring young comedians, emphasizing the need to protect one's integrity in the entertainment industry. Finally, I reflect on the power of mentorship and the significance of planting seeds for future generations, recognizing how these efforts lay the foundation for a stronger, more enlightened future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from his unbelievable promotional trip to Las Vegas, Aaron Woods is joined by Josh Reynolds to unpack his time in the US, how the NRL might look and feel in Las Vegas and other wild adventures along the way. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Great Coach on this episode is Matt Thornton. Matt is a Brazilian Ju Jitsu coach, who has coached some of the greatest Mixed Martial Arts fighters in the world. He is the founder of the Straight Blast Gym, where he has developed cross training in several martial arts as well as boxing and wrestling. The gym now has over 50 affiliate academies located around the world. Fighters he has coached include Randy Couture, Forrest Griffin, and Dan Henderson while he has also helped develop the careers of coaches like John Kavanagh and Karl Tanswell. He is also a guest lecturer on philosophy and has recently published a book called The Gift of Violence: Practical Knowledge for Surviving and Thriving in a Dangerous World. In this philosophical and insightful interview some of the highlights for me were: • His core philosophy of Aliveness, which emphasizes training on timing, energy and motion through competing to deliver repeated experiments. • The idea that you can't acquire meaningful skill in Brazilian Ju Jitsu without submitting 1000's of times. And through this approach to testing and learning through failure you achieve progress • And his belief that "frustration in the moment is almost always a useless emotion. So you run into a problem in a fight, or you run into a problem in a match. That's something that we're here to solve. That's a puzzle that will admit to a solution." Here is the link to Matt's new book: https://amzn.asia/d/asci4hF If you enjoy listening to the podcast and would like to learn more, you can head over to our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com

Forrest Griffin is a retired MMA fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, now serving as the VP of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute. In 2013, he claimed a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame.In this episode, Forrest shares how he left his job as a police officer to pursue a career in fighting, faced financial struggles and injuries, but persevered and eventually became a world champion. He also talks about parenthood and marriage, money management, the importance of self-reliance and adaptability, and what it takes to become a champion in fighting or any other endeavor.He also speaks about: Why we're drawn to combat sports  How Dana White persuaded him to take part in the The Ultimate Fighter TV show, launching his career Dropping everything and moving to Las Vegas to train with UFC legend Randy Couture The transformative impact of YouTube and social media on the fighting world, enabling easy sharing and learning of techniques The key elements of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: energy management, adaptability in uncomfortable situations, and exploiting opponents' weaknesses His dedication to being a supportive father to his daughter and encouraging her interests The importance of financial management; living below your means and investing your savings to stave off inflation His desire for a legacy that leaves MMA and Las Vegas in a better place, while being a good father Developing a self-sufficient, adaptable mindset as a hedge against societal or governmental breakdown Today's Sponsor: Thinking about starting a podcast? Or growing/reinventing a show that's lost momentum? Podcast Pointman, the podcast consultancy that helped launch this show, can help you out. Click the link above to take a free quiz, and Kevin (former Director of Podcasts at BiggerPockets) will send you a customized training within 48 hours.Forrest's charitable cause:Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization, whose mission is to “provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community."Books mentioned in this episode:Fight Club by Chuck PalahniukGot Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat By Forrest GriffinBe Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse by Forrest GriffinConnect with Forrest on socials:https://www.instagram.com/forrestgriffinhttps://twitter.com/ForrestGriffinhttps://www.facebook.com/OfficialForrestGriffin

Welcome to Clash Of CombatStretch Your Limits here: https://dopamineo.comContact: clashofcombat23@gmail.comEmail us to buy our custom metal logo - to fundraise :)Hosts:  @CaydenHenschel  & Crosby SchlosserThank you to all who are making this possible and making this into a reality!Time Stamps0:00- Intro1:45- What does Forrest do now?2:50- UFC Fight Pass Invitational 45:55- Watching Wrestling8:10- The Ultimate Fighter 9:15- Internet Boxing10:50- Best Base for MMA14:30- Most Memorable Fight15:20- Evolution of MMA17:15- Mental Mindset Training20:00- Where would he be without Fighting21:50- Putting your kids in MMA23:08- Colby Covington Tattoo25:20- Dana White in real life26:43- DopamineO Challenge28:00- Fun Facts29:17- Chat GPTSupport the show

David Meltzer and Rick Macci sit down with UFC legend Forrest Griffin to discuss UFC's journey from a backyard sport to a multibillion-dollar entertainment business, and Forrest's own path to becoming a professional fighter. They explore the role of mental toughness, visualization, and consistent practice in shaping athletes, and hint at Forrest's promising future in entertainment. They delve into Forrest's financial struggles and injuries, underscoring his perseverance and resilience. David commends Forrest for his authenticity and toughness, underlining the importance of these qualities in personal and professional success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Suga" Rashad Evans (@sugarashadevans) is UFC Hall of Famer and the former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He joins Chris Van Vliet at the Blue Wire Studios in Las Vegas to talk about growing up in Niagara Falls, NY, how he got started in MMA, getting an offer to appear on Season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter as a Heavyweight, knocking out Chuck Liddell, beating Forrest Griffin to become the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, his beef with Rampage Jackson and settling it on the set of the movie "Boss Level", his function mushroom company called Umbo, does a hilarious impression of Mike Tyson and much more! Visit Umbo's website: http://getumbo.com For more information about CVV and INSIGHT go to: https://podcast.chrisvanvliet.com If you enjoyed this episode, could I ask you to please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcast/iTunes? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. Follow CVV on social media:  Instagram: instagram.com/ChrisVanVliet Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisVanVliet Facebook: facebook.com/ChrisVanVliet YouTube: youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet TikTok: tiktok.com/@Chris.VanVliet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of us know him by Forrest Griffin, the legendary UFC Champion & Hall of Fame inductee. But, what has life been like since the octagon days? Tune in for an insightful episode learn about some of Forrest Griffin's latest achievements.

Ep. 397 – UFC Hall-of-Famer Forrest Griffin joins Anik and Florian to recap UFC 286, as Leon Edwards holds serve at home to retain his title. Who should be next for #LeonEdwards at 170lbs? Let us know in the comments! ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:05) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian  (00:23:01) - SPECIAL GUEST FORREST GRIFFIN (@ForrestGriffin) (00:47:33) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (01:13:16) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts) OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING' for 15% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Forrest Griffin is an American retired MMA fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013 and currently serves as the Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute.

Robbie and Big Ev interview Forrest Griffin about Power Slap and then discuss all things UFC 283, including the beef with a certain UFC fighter.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/SpinninBackfist

Happy New Year! Jim and Matt are back from the holiday break for UFC Unfiltered's first episode of 2023 alongside guests Sam Tripoli and Forrest Griffin. First, Sam Tripoli talks about how Krav Maga, Jeet Kune Do, and jiu jitsu formulated the comedian's passion for mixed martial arts. He puts on his tin foil hat for the guys as he lists some of his favorite conspiracy theories that he discusses on his many podcasts. Then, UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joins the show. The former light heavyweight champion takes a stroll down memory lane while recounting his legendary three-round fight against Stephan Bonnar in the finale of The Ultimate Fighter's first season. While reliving a fight that changed the trajectory of mixed martial arts altogether, Forrest shares his favorite heartfelt stories about his friend Stephan after his untimely passing at the age of 45 just two weeks ago. Forrest then goes on to talk about his transition to his current role as Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute and Matt asks Forrest how he became a walking Snapple can full of fun facts that are shared on Fridays on Griffin's Instagram account.

EPISODE 216 - Friday Edition Gervonta Davis arrested for domestic battery - 3:54 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23529227/gervonta-davis-arrested-on-suspicion-of-domestic-violence-boxing-crime-news Marlon Vera says there's a drug to mask PED use - 12:41 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23529289/ufc-mma-news-interview-podcast-media-video-marlon-vera-usada-fight-cheating Sara McMann signs with Bellator - 18:21 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23528801/one-time-ufc-title-challenger-olympic-silver-medalist-sara-mcmann-signs-with-bellator-mma-news Derek Brunson nixes retirement plans, set to fight Du Plessis at UFC 285 - 25:28 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23528414/derek-brunson-nixes-retirement-plans-wants-four-fights-in-2023-mma-news https://twitter.com/BigMarcel24/status/1608224470447149058 Forrest Griffin to play ‘head catcher' - 30:15 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/27/23527829/dana-white-power-slap-league-enlists-ufc-hall-of-famer-for-head-catcher-role-forest-griffin-mma-news Cerrone talks up steroids as ‘Fountain of Youth' - 38:28 https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/12/28/23529124/its-the-fountain-of-youth-muscle-bound-donald-cerrone-openly-discusses-steroid-use Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82 - 45:02 PED Discussion - 45:14 Wrap Up - 48:34 OUTRO - 49:56 Follow Stephie on Twitter @CrooklynMMA, Victor @VicMRodriguez, the Show @levelchangepod, & visit us both @BloodyElbow. 'The Level Change Podcast', is our combat sports themed variety show hosted by Stephie Haynes and Victor Rodriguez. Featuring the news of the week, fight card breakdowns and analysis, a roundup of regional promotions' cards and fights; and whatever else we decide is important enough or entertaining enough to bring to your ears. If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015 * iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqndaPTUojkELm?si=oGGPZ4kESkWZigLNnEg1ug * Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp * TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/ * OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents * Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents * & Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b53e5086-2334-497c-82c0-24ddb5e0cfbb/Bloody-Elbow-Presents For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.

Stephan Bonnar sadly passed away at the age of 45 recently, but the impact he had on the UFC — most notably with his incredible battle on the finale of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter — will be remembered forever. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the news of Bonnar's unfortunate passing, his legacy, Bonnar's incredible battle with Forrest Griffin at the TUF 1 Finale and its importance for the UFC, and much more. Additionally, listener questions include MMA Fighting's year-end awards, Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN and the card not airing live in the U.S., Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285, Brandon Moreno's new team ahead of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title, Khamzat Chimaev, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephan Bonnar sadly passed away at the age of 45 recently, but the impact he had on the UFC — most notably with his incredible battle on the finale of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter — will be remembered forever. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the news of Bonnar's unfortunate passing, his legacy, Bonnar's incredible battle with Forrest Griffin at the TUF 1 Finale and its importance for the UFC, and much more. Additionally, listener questions include MMA Fighting's year-end awards, Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN and the card not airing live in the U.S., Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285, Brandon Moreno's new team ahead of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title, Khamzat Chimaev, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephan Bonnar sadly passed away at the age of 45 recently, but the impact he had on the UFC — most notably with his incredible battle on the finale of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter — will be remembered forever. On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck reacts to the news of Bonnar's unfortunate passing, his legacy, Bonnar's incredible battle with Forrest Griffin at the TUF 1 Finale and its importance for the UFC, and much more. Additionally, listener questions include MMA Fighting's year-end awards, Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN and the card not airing live in the U.S., Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285, Brandon Moreno's new team ahead of UFC 283, Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the light heavyweight title, Khamzat Chimaev, and more. You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show turns a year old! Luis J. Gomez & Dave Smith celebrate a year of Yo! MMA Wrap. The duo honor UFC Hall of Famer Stephen Bonnar, who died last week, by re-watching and commentating on the iconic Ultimate Fighter finale fight against Forrest Griffin.LINK FOR SYNCINGhttps://youtu.be/uVMVc1j8b-oDecember 26, 2022Support our sponsors!https://yokratom.com/ Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!Follow Luis & Dave on social media.Luis J. GomezTwitter: https://twitter.com/luisjgomezInstagram: https://instagram.com/gomezcomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LuisJGomezComedyTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/prrattlesnakeWebsite: https://LuisOfSkanks.comDave SmithTwitter: https://twitter.com/ComicDaveSmithInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproblemd...GETTR: https://www.gettr.com/user/ComicDaveS...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Frederick and Paul Fontaine are back for one final show of 2023 and there is one big show left, which the guys preview. New Year's Eve from Tokyo has Bellator vs Rizin on Showtime with AJ McKee and Patricio Pitbull fighting in the top two fights. But first they discuss the tragic passing of Stephan Bonnar. Ryan shares his personal memories, including being in attendance live at the fight he had with Forrest Griffin in 2005 on the first ever TUF finale. They also go over his career in detail. The question of the week surrounds gifts they would give to MMA personalities if they had the opportunity in kind of a fun segment. The news of the week involves a big main event unfortunately being booked for the Apex, an update on the status of Nick Diaz and ESPN raising the price of UFC pay per views to $80 in 2023.  Join the Patreon for just $5.00 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/fightgamemedia Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fightgamemedia Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1958473677605950 Follow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fightgamemedia Subscribe to our YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/c/FightGameMedia Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightgamemedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar has died on Thursday 22nd December, at the age of 45 after suffering from ‘presumed' heart complications. The UFC made the announcement on 24th December. His fight against Forrest Griffin in April 2005, many credit with turning around a then struggling UFC.  SPONSORED BY https://www.instagram.com/supremeoftheuk/?hl=en  https://www.instagram.com/cfr_sports/?hl=en https://mobile.twitter.com/cfrsports https://www.tiktok.com/@cfrnetwork https://rumble.com/user/CFRNetwork --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cfr-network/support

Forrest Griffin breaks down how the UFC has changed over time with host Paddy Pimblett!

The Fighter and The Kid unite to break down the matchup between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. They go back and look at some of Anderson's greatest standup moments from Chris Leben and Forrest Griffin to Julio César Chávez Jr.. Then they highlight the evolution of Jake Paul from fighting Nate Robinson to knocking out Tyron Woodley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fighter and The Kid unite to break down the matchup between Anderson Silva and Jake Paul. They go back and look at some of Anderson's greatest standup moments from Chris Leben and Forrest Griffin to Julio César Chávez Jr.. Then they highlight the evolution of Jake Paul from fighting Nate Robinson to knocking out Tyron Woodley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy and Jason are joined by Forrest Griffin to talk UFC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim and Matt talk with Julianna Peña and Derrick Lewis, and preview UFC 277, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Julianna Peña joins the show ahead of her bout against Amanda Nunes in the main event of UFC 277 this Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. She discusses how she balances her responsibilities as a parent and an athlete during fight week, offers her reasoning as to why she remains the betting underdog against Nunes after defeating her the last time they faced off, and reveals what it was like to ride in a karaoke bus with Matt, Michael Bisping, Rashad Evans, and Forrest Griffin. Then, after Jim and Matt recap the results of last night's season premiere of Dana White's Contender Series, Derrick Lewis calls in ahead of his bout against Sergei Pavlovich on Saturday night. He discusses why he does not like to know much about his opponents before fight night, responds to Curtis Blaydes' criticism of Derrick from his appearance on UFC Unfiltered earlier this week, and opens up about the other business ventures he wants to pursue besides his beauty salon and trucking company. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their predictions for UFC 277, including the interim UFC flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France, and the Light Heavyweight showdown between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Thornton was one of the early group of American's to become involved in the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, having been introduced to it in 1991. He was also the first person from the State of Oregon to receive a black belt in the Art. As a coach he has awarded fifteen of his own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts. That list includes famed UFC coach and the father of MMA in Ireland, John Kavanagh. Who is the trainer to UFC legend Conor McGregor. The UK's most successful MMA coach, Karl Tanswell; and other great teachers, competitors and trainers of champions. Over the decades Matt has worked with some of the best MMA fighters, grapplers and combat athletes in the world, including UFC hall of famers Randy Couture, Dan Henderson, Forrest Griffin, and others. He has also produced Oregon's first and so far only, Mundials world champion.

Forrest Griffin, Vice President of Athlete Development for the UFC and former UFC light heavyweight champion, shares his insights on how to treat a difficult conversation just like a grappling match and what stops athletes from maximizing their talents when it matters most. Griffin and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, chat about a range of topics including the role that intelligence plays in MMA, the origins of Forrest's tendency to “tell it like it is”, and why vulnerability is so endearing for public figures. Griffin also talks about why he's grateful for the challenges he faced on the way to becoming a champion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SBG Athens coach Adam Singer believes in letting his students fail and fail repeatedly, letting them find their failure points in order to correct them.On this takeaway, Thomas and Gary discuss the importance of not being given answers but failing and learning from those failures.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 600 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://sbgathens.com/https://tfwathens.com/https://www.instagram.com/sbgathens/https://www.instagram.com/rorysinger/https://www.facebook.com/SBGAthensFans

On this episode, we have a world-class coach and one of the owners of SBG Athens, Adam Singer.Toady Adam discusses the anxiety he has instructing classes, his unique coaching philosophy, the importance of failure and what he calls failing smarter, his beliefs on what makes a champion, nature vs nurture, and more.This is a really deep conversation with a coach who has developed multiple world champions, most notably former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin. Here is The RŌL Radio with third-degree BJJ black belt, Adam Singer.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 600 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://sbgathens.com/https://tfwathens.com/https://www.instagram.com/sbgathens/https://www.instagram.com/rorysinger/https://www.facebook.com/SBGAthensFansEpisode Highlights:3:41 Dealing with Anxiety8:19 Not Giving Students the Answer12:22 Failure is Their Teacher16:38 Lecture vs Coaching20:00 Failing Smart23:49 We All Need to Fail32:34 Coaching Striking vs BJJ38:11 Are You Born a Champion51:39 Joe Schmo Jiu Jitsu55:48 Managing Expectations1:02:53 Position vs Submission1:04:07 Jiu Jitsu at Any Age1:18:39 Drew Weatherhead's Question

What is your definition of a good work ethic?After speaking with UFC vet and SBG Athens owner/instructor Rory Singer, Thomas and Gary discuss what they believe it means to have a good work ethic and the effect it can have on those around you.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 600 videos for your Jiu Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradio/https://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://sbgathens.com/https://tfwathens.com/https://www.instagram.com/sbgathens/https://www.instagram.com/rorysinger/https://www.facebook.com/SBGAthensFans

Matt is back from his adventures with Dana White to host today's episode of UFC Unfiltered with his Jimmy Bird! After Matt makes sure Jim didn't have more fun with guest co-hosts Forrest Griffin and Phoenix Carnevale, UFC Flyweight Andrea Lee joins the show. She shares why she believes having a crowd when facing Antonina Shevchenko at UFC 262 helped her win the fight, what it's like to put the roof back on your Jeep Wrangler when it suddenly starts to rain, and which Flyweight she thinks makes sense as her next opponent.  Then, comedian and director Aisha Tyler makes her UFC Unfiltered debut. She reveals what Dana White said to her after she saw Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248, shares what inspired her to begin her new cocktail company Courage and Stone, learns all about Tyron Woodley's music career and talks comedy shop with the guys including words of wisdom from Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle and what it is like to date a fellow comedian. Jim and Matt close the show recapping the action from UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt, including Carla Esparza's potentially title fight clinching performance win against Yan Xiaonan and Font's dominant unanimous decision win against the former champion.  To conclude the show, Matt tells Jim and loves him, and Jim may surprise you with how he responds to Matt!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin joins Jim as co-host on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, after comparing each other and Matt to steaks vs. cheap hamburgers, Jim and Forrest discuss how awestruck they were at Shane Burgos' delayed reaction to Edson Barboza's knockout punch at UFC 262, and Forrest offers his take on the age-old debate between fast and slow zombies in horror movies.  Then, Cody Garbrandt joins the show ahead of his main event bout against Rob Font this Saturday in Las Vegas. He goes into detail about recovering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms, explains why he spoke out against Jake Paul and his team after they went after Tyron Woodley, and revealed his plans to get back to a title shot.  Justin Tafa calls in next ahead of his bout against Jared Vanderaa this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt. He explains why rugby is way better than football, what it was like to grow up in a family of fighters, and what he learned after going the distance for the first time in the UFC.  Jim and Forrest close the show with a discussion on how fighters are able to bounce back after losses, fighters mentality in regards to anxiety vs. fear, and the latest developments from the UFC Performance Institute.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by the Vice President of Performance Duncan French, Vice President of Fighter Relations Forrest Griffin, & the Director of Sports Nutrition Clint Wattenberg at the UFC's Performance Institute.