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.
”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.
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Episodes

Jul 31, 2025
NC Pound For Pound July 2025
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
41 min
Men Pro P4P
1 Tommy Couzzi2. Jonathan Martin 3. Shameek Harvey3. Tommy Gant4. Truckon Carson5. Brent Williams6 Paul Carson7.Josh Motsinger8. Jake Valdes9. Niko Petrides10. Tavon Pierce / Alpha Strout
Womens P4P
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
Amateur 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
Jul 31, 2025
41 min

Jul 30, 2025
Local MMA News / Open Conversation
Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025
1 hr 11 min
Harvey, Carsson, and Martin are fighting over the next three months. AI tells me who wins and why.
Jul 30, 2025
1 hr 11 min

Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
29 min
At the heart of any true championship is lineage—the idea that the current champion is "the man who beat the man who beat the man." This continuity gives legitimacy to a title, providing historical context and narrative depth. It’s not just about being champion—it’s about beating the champion to earn that spot in the lineage.
Jul 29, 2025
29 min

Jul 28, 2025
Hometown / UFC / Local Events
Jul 28, 2025
Jul 28, 2025
1 hr 4 min
Spent my Weekend enjoying MMA
Jul 28, 2025
1 hr 4 min

Jul 24, 2025
MAD Coach and Chat GPT Talk MMA
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
31 min
Coach Ses goes one on one with the digital master mind Chat Gpt
Jul 24, 2025
31 min

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
14 min
Drew Pais checked in to talk about his pro debut. The MAD Coach expresses why more fighters need to become more vocal.
Jul 24, 2025
14 min

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
21 min
The MAD Coach checks out local fighters and fight pages on Facebook.
Khabib Nurmagomedov talks about Dana Whites treatment of Russian fighters.
Jul 24, 2025
21 min

Jul 23, 2025
The Hunger
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
1 hr 19 min
Fighters talk about wanting it, chasing greatness, being built different—but let’s be real: you’re responsible for your own elevation. Nobody’s coming to save your gas tank. Nobody’s carrying your mindset into the cage.
The ones who rise? They’re not the most talented—they’re the ones who stay longer, stay focused, and keep showing up. Consistency beats flash. Reps beat excuses.
And if you're just training to survive, you're already behind. Real fighters learn it, functionalize it, teach it—because when you teach, you’re forced to understand what drives you. That hunger becomes the fuel.
At the end of the day, it’s not about who’s better on paper—it’s about who’s willing to guide the moment in their favor when the pressure’s on.
Let’s get into it.”
Jul 23, 2025
1 hr 19 min

Jul 22, 2025
Time Limits and Regulations
Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
1 hr 4 min
No-time-limit combat sports were raw, unfiltered displays of willpower and punishment. The danger wasn’t limited to the ring—it seeped into the crowd, the air, and the very structure of the event. Fighters absorbed trauma with no promise of an end. Spectators watched with mounting tension and discomfort. The result was a chaotic environment that occasionally tipped into violence or collapse.
In the end, these brutal marathons forced the sport to evolve. Timed rounds, medical oversight, controlled environments, and reinforced infrastructure were not conveniences—they were necessities born from carnage. Today’s fighters are protected by regulation, but those early days serve as a haunting reminder of what happens when limits aren’t enforced by rules but revealed in blood, sweat, and silence.
Jul 22, 2025
1 hr 4 min

Jul 21, 2025
Transformation
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
1 hr 1 min
"Transformation means becoming more than what others expect. They only see Act 1—your struggle, your flaws. But if they don’t stick around for the final act, they’ll never witness the hero you truly become."
Jul 21, 2025
1 hr 1 min

