MMA Legend, former WSOF/PFL Welterweight World Champion, former UFC Welterweight top contender, decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, author, entrepreneur, ukulele player, and Mike’s former roommate, Jon Fitch, Skypes in for today’s episode. He and Mike talk about Fitch's early days of MMA, forming Team AKA, the unpredictability of the UFC, building champions from the ground up, meeting Anthony Kiedis, the importance of marketing, breaking down Khabib vs Gaethje, and lots more! Subscribe now and click the bell for notifications because we have more killer guests lined up!
Timestamps:
2:03 Learning to embrace and enjoy the falls
4:14 Being a fighter is a mentally tough job too
5:59 Entrepreneurism in current times
9:45 Fitch had seven fights before he sparred one round
15:17 Fitch’s early days at AKA
20:47 The forming of Team AKA
23:35 The UFC was totally unpredictable
26:10 Fitch grinded his way to be the top contender
30:17 Eggs, tuna, ramen, and Maury Povich
32:36 Fitch was a bouncer
35:37 Fitch’s Rocky moment in Brazil
41:29 An opportunity to reflect on a career in MMA
45:07 AKA built champions from the ground up
50:10 Anthony Kiedis, Drake, MC Hammer, and more!
56:51 We wanted to be good fighters, not to be famous
1:00:43 Never underestimate the importance of marketing
1:08:01 Khabib vs Gaethje predictions
1:10:38 Opportunity for a Fitch World Tour
1:15:38 Future guest lineup… KHABIB