For Episode 4 of Season 4 Robert is joined by UFC Fighter Bryce Mitchell. During the course of the conversation the two discuss MMA techniques, training, being on the come up, and finding success + much more.
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Show Notes:
2:40- “I’m as much foot work as I am hand work.” (Mitchell) There is an emphasis on foot work and defense, and the ability to move laterally quickly.
4:45- Mitchell’s striking accuracy is in the top three of the UFC.
5:45- Kung Fu studies five animals to learn how to fight: Cobra, Tiger, Crane, Mantis and Monkey.
7:22- Slapping can actually be a very useful technique over the hook because you have more surface area of damage and are much less likely to cause strain on the knuckles or break a bone.
10:08- “Me and my coaches look at ourselves like mad scientists.” (Mitchell)
12:06- Mitchell was disqualified from his first Karate tournament after unknowingly punching his opponent in the face.
15:30- Mitchell is good friends with Aljamain Sterling, they trained and lived together for a couple months.
18:35- There has been a lot of controversy over the differing referee standards within the UFC.
21:16- “The Tough 27” was the season that Mitchell appeared on for The Ultimate Fighter.
25:06- Mitchell’s Nunchucks and bow skills didn’t make it on the final production of the season.
29:00- Patton & Mitchell both agree that John Gunther is a true savage, Mitchell’s favorite memory of him was when he was punching and tackling a tree for two hours straight.
30:31- Mitchell’s record is 13-1. His only loss was to a very experienced black belt.
35:30- “I didn’t have that $2,500 grip.” (Mitchell) Referring to his failure to finish an arm bar and losing out on the $2,500 bonus for finishing the fight.
40:26- Cowboy Cerrone is collaborating with Sheath on designing a new pair.
45:55- Patton is proud of his United States Army service and had his rank of Sergeant tattooed on his chest.
47:09- “I’m all about fighting evil, fighting for what you love and fighting evil.” (Mitchell)
51:05- Patton & Mitchell both agree that the Veteran’s Administration needs to be vastly improved.
55:32- Mitchell believes in an earmark when it comes to our property tax payments.
58:33- To stay appropriate, Mitchell hired a social media manager.
1:02:21- Learning how to recover properly when not feeling your best is essential for longevity in your success.
1:04:10- Mitchell is all about preserving your freedoms and liberties.