UFC Featherweight contender and owner of Combat Zone MMA, Calvin Kattar, Skypes in for this episode. They talk about Calvin's background in MMA, breaking into the UFC, the mindset that helped him climb the ranks, the possibility of coaching on The Ultimate Fighter with Max Holloway, breaking down Khabib vs Gaethje, getting pumped for Stylebender vs Costa, and tons more! This is a must-watch episode about one of UFC's rising stars! As always, be sure to subscribe and click the bell for notifications.
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Timestamps:
1:37 Calvin spoiled Zabit's hype
3:50 Jeremy Stephens called out Calvin in front of the matchmaker
7:38 You don't need a big gym but you do need team loyalty
12:29 Calvin loved HS wrestling but wanted to punch faces
14:21 Making the transition from wrestling to MMA
17:17 MMA training before the era of super gyms
20:29 Signs that Calvin would be a fighter were everywhere
25:15 Fight promoting is like having 30 brides on their wedding day
32:25 Vegas networking got Calvin his UFC debut
35:38 Getting home-court advantage against Shane Burgos
36:44 The Burgos fight got Calvin out of a ticket
38:17 The grind mindset is your fuel for takeoff
41:17 Calvin's journey to the top 6 of his division
43:38 The top moments of Calvin's career
45:19 Never ever quit on yourself
48:36 Rumors of facing Max Holloway on TUF
51:16 Promoting, commentary, managing, tons of opportunity
53:24 Calvin is authentic but he doesn't hate on trash-talkers
55:12 Sean O'Malley is talented, but it was a legit loss
59:02 Breaking down Khabib vs Gaethje
1:03:15 Super pumped for Stylebender vs Costa
1:06:05 If Calvin trains at AKA Thailand he might not go back
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Host: Mike Swick
Guest: Calvin Kattar
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