Words With A MAD Coach

Watching this movie shows me so much about what happens in the minds of high-caliber athletes.

Today, I use AI and social platforms to read between the lines—studying how people show up, how they’re perceived, and where their potential actually lives. I turn scattered posts and signals into structured insight, written pieces, and social narratives that reveal the story beneath the content.

1. Lead with a Cause That’s Real
2. Make the Cause Visible on Fight Night
3. Educate in Simple Language
4. Partner with Legit Organizations
5. Share Personal Stories 
6. Be Consistent, Not Occasional
7. Use Wins and Losses.
8. Invite Conversation
9. Show Action Off-Camera
10. Let the Fight Be the Proof
 

Fight For It 26 closed with a main event that was equal parts technical clinic and car crash, as Dee “The Revenant” Reddick earned a unanimous decision victory over the ever-durable Gabriel “Crazy Oz” Brown in a three-round professional battle that felt exhausting just to watch. On paper, it was a clash of two wrestling-based fighters. In reality, it became a striking war layered with clinch chaos, grappling tension, and constant momentum swings.

Aligning your words with your actions.

To the athletes of Fight For It 26,
Thank you—for choosing to step forward, to prepare, and to compete. Long before fight night, the work was already done. Early mornings, late nights, sore bodies, quiet doubts, and relentless repetitions brought you here. The fight is not the beginning—it is the reward for everything you committed to long before the cage door closes.
To the coaches and teams, thank you for your guidance, patience, and belief. You shaped more than game plans—you shaped confidence, discipline, and composure. You were there when no one was watching, holding the standard, reinforcing the process, and reminding your athletes who they are when fatigue tried to speak louder.
To the families and loved ones, this moment belongs to you as well. Thank you for your patience, your sacrifices, and your understanding during camps that demanded time, energy, and focus. Thank you for carrying the weight quietly, for supporting dreams that required absence, and for believing even when the road felt long.
To the fans, whether you’re in the building or watching the stream—thank you for showing up. Your energy, your attention, and your passion are what turn preparation into purpose. You are not just spectators; you are part of the experience, part of the memory, part of what makes this night matter.
To every fighter stepping into the cage:Your identity is not defined by a win or a loss. It is defined by your willingness to prepare, to test yourself, and to perform when it matters. You win by stepping into the cage. You win by honoring the work. You win by giving a performance worthy of the journey.
On fight night, fight freely. Fight with intent. Fight with pride.The preparation is complete—the payoff is here.
Respectfully,Fight For It & Co.

Men Pro P4P
1  Trukon Carson2. Jonathan Martin3. Shameek Harvey 4. Tommy Couzzi5. Alpha Strout /Brent Williams6.  Niko Petirdes /Jacob Pais7. Josh Motsinger /Paul Carson8. Said Al Hammami / Jake Valdes9. Cody Noel / Nick Rodriguez10. Tavon Pierce /Upright Odemena
 
Womens P4P
1. Moriela Trinidad
2. Willow Lyles 
3  Terri Redman
4.  Leilani Hodges 
5.  Hannah Ross        
6 Hanna Preservati
7. Rachel Beauchamp
8. Jessica Slavit
9. Yexlaen Bazan
 
Amateur Men P4P
1. Trey Rhodes / Osvaldo Gonzalez2. Julian Nieto3. Corbin Manley4.  Nayshawn Jenkins5. Noah Starowitz6. John Dean7.  Steven Sikoa/Sam Cleary  8.  Dylan Williams 9. Jonathan Flores10 Charles Young
 
 

The MAD Coach goes off topic a lot in this one, but somehow brings it all full circle.  It's about the P4P listing, FFI 26, and so much more.  

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has officially earned his first-ever Golden Globe nomination for Best Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, thanks to his portrayal of UFC legend Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. He described the honor as deeply emotional, connecting Kerr’s struggles with addiction and redemption to “the fight in everybody.”
Best UFC Show 2025 (Overall Event Quality)
UFC 322 — Best business + strong fan experience
UFC 314 — High finishes + strong revenue and attendance 
UFC 319 — Great attendance + good finishes, slightly less revenue
UFC 317 — Steady numbers, nothing exceptional
UFC 320 — Good finishes but weaker revenue
UFC 323 — Strong finishes, but financially the weakest by far
 
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