Words With A MAD Coach
”Welcome to ’Words With A MAD Coach,’ the everyday man’s podcast for combat sports. In this podcast, we explore the minds and journeys of fighters, dissect their techniques, and delve into the strategies that make them champions. Our MAD (Motivated And Determined) Coach shares invaluable insights, training tips, and motivational stories, all aimed at inspiring both aspiring fighters and dedicated fans alike.
Episodes

2 hours ago
Negotiate What You Want
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
"This is Part 2 of today’s live podcast. Part 1 will be broken down into clips for tomorrow’s show to allow for a deeper analysis."

3 days ago
NC June P4P 2025
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Women Rankings
1. Moriela Trinidad
2. Willow Lyles
3 Terri Redman
4. Rachel Beauchamp
5. Leilani Hodges
6 Wendy Anundson
7. Hanna Preservati
8. Hannah Ross
9. Gracie Greco
10. Sasha Sullivan
Amatuer Men P4P
1. Trey Rhodes2. Osvaldo Gonzalez3. Moo Soe /Julian Nieto4. Corbin Manley / Cody Noel5. Sam Cleary / Nayshawn Jenkins6. Noah Starowitz7. Pais Bro8.Dylan Villan Williams9. Josh Cook10. Daniel Wilkins / Upright Odemena
1 Tommy Quazi1 Tommy Gant2 Jonathan Martin 3 Truckon Carson4. Shameek Harvey5. Brent Williams6 AJ Chambers/Paul Carson7.Josh Motsinger8. Jake Valdes9. Niko Petrides10. Tavon Pierce / Alpha Strout

6 days ago
6 days ago
If you’re frustrated with your training, tired of spinning your wheels, or wondering why you’re not leveling up—listen close. When the student is ready… the Fighter Within appears. But not before. Not until you stop blaming coaches, partners, or circumstances—and start owning every rep, every round, every result. You don’t need a new gym. You need a new mindset. Let’s build it.”

Thursday Jul 03, 2025
The Fight IQ Lifestyle
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
The Fight IQ Lifestyle is about more than just combat — it’s about mastering the art of performance under pressure. It’s the mindset of a problem-solver, a strategist, and a disciplined warrior who understands that you fight how you train, and you live how you fight.
“You don’t just train to fight — you train to think, to solve, and to elevate yourself and others through discipline, awareness, and relentless self-honesty.”

Wednesday Jul 02, 2025

Monday Jun 30, 2025

Sunday Jun 29, 2025

Friday Jun 27, 2025
Training For The Unknown
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Training for an unknown opponent demands a shift from reactive strategies to proactive adaptability. Instead of trying to tailor your game to a specific style, focus on sharpening your foundational tools—striking, grappling, footwork, and clinch control—to be clean, crisp, and reliable under pressure. Develop your “A-game” to a high level of fluency so you can dictate the pace and range rather than react to what’s coming. Confidence in execution becomes your anchor when there’s no blueprint to follow.

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Beware of Headlines
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
If you’re building a fighter’s mindset—or coaching one—you should be looking deeper than the headlines. Why now? Who benefits from this angle? What’s not being said? That’s the Fight IQ lens. That’s how you stay sharp.

Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Mental and Physical Alignment
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Mental and Physical Alignment in MMAThe Hidden Advantage of Elite Fighters
In mixed martial arts, talent, toughness, and technique get the spotlight. But there’s a hidden advantage that separates good fighters from great ones: mental and physical alignment. When your thoughts, emotions, instincts, and body are synchronized, you operate at peak efficiency. You're not just reacting — you're flowing.