Fitz and a Fighter

Text me a question for the show Eryk Anders interview with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald | Fitz Nation Podcast UFC veteran Eryk Anders joins Brendan Fitzgerald to talk about his journey to becoming an MMA fighter and getting to the UFC.  Anders grew up in a military family, moving often throughout his childhood and living in all parts of the world. In this chat, he talks about the grind of earn...

Text me a question for the show Charles Rosa has been a steady customer in the UFC featherweight division for nearly 10 years.  The Boston native has produced memorable fights, like when he fought Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City to a Fight of the Night bonus.  He also produced a Fight of the Night vs. Shane Burgos, and an incredible return to action after a neck injury with a submission win over...

Text me a question for the show Ricky Turcios is coming off his win at UFC Fight Night in August, a victory which crowned him winner of The Ultimate Fighter. A veteran of season 1 of Dana White's Contender Series, Turcios was the standout personality on the The Return of the Ultimate Fighter for his positive attitude and the amazing fights he delivered. He ultimately earned a win over Brady Hiesta...

Text me a question for the show Devonte Smith is a rising lightweight contender in the UFC.  He is 3-1 since joining the UFC in 2018 with all 3 wins coming by knockout. From Cleveland, Devonte has had to ride the rollercoaster of life's ups and downs, coming from a big family and draws inspiration from his mother to always make things work. Devonte talks with Fitz about his early years and being a...

Text me a question for the show Dan Ige chats with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald about becoming a dad as a fighter, mental approach, what he learned from Khabib Nurmagomedov, his future as an MMA manager and much more. Ige is coming off a main event appearance in the UFC over the summer against The Korean Zombie. FOLLOW : Twitter: https://twitter.com/dynamitedan808 Instagram: https://www.instag...

Text me a question for the show Mike Moor, better known as "Mindset Mike," is a mental coach for combat sports athletes, including fighters in the UFC. I thought since a lot of my conversations with fighters have gone down a path of personal development and mindset traits that have allowed them to reach the sport's top level, it would be interesting to talk to someone who helps get them there.   T...

Text me a question for the show Mike Moor, better known as "Mindset Mike," is a mental coach for combat sports athletes, including fighters in the UFC. I thought since a lot of my conversations with fighters have gone down a path of personal development and mindset traits that have allowed them to reach the sport's top level, it would be interesting to talk to someone who helps get them there.   T...

Text me a question for the show Mickey Gall is coming off a win over Jordan Williams at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw (UFC Vegas 32). Gall got back into the win column with a rear naked choke submission in the first round. In this interview, Brendan Fitzgerald and Mickey Gall discuss his upbringing in New Jersey, the quick start to his UFC career, which included wins over CM Punk and Sa...

Text me a question for the show Mickey Gall is coming off a win over Jordan Williams at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw (UFC Vegas 32). Gall got back into the win column with a rear naked choke submission in the first round. In this interview, Brendan Fitzgerald and Mickey Gall discuss his upbringing in New Jersey, the quick start to his UFC career, which included wins over CM Punk and Sa...

Text me a question for the show Here is part 2 of my interview with Billy Quarantillo! UFC featherweight Billy Quarantillo is coming off his fight vs. Gabriel Benitez in which he not only won, but also scored a Fight of the Night bonus at UFC Fight Night on July 17.   Quarantillo is an all-action fighter who has also delivered wins over Spike Carlyle and Kyle Nelson and he's also fought top prospe...

Text me a question for the show Here is part 1 of my interview with Billy Quarantillo! UFC featherweight Billy Quarantillo is coming off his fight vs. Gabriel Benitez in which he not only won, but also scored a Fight of the Night bonus at UFC Fight Night on July 17.   Quarantillo is an all-action fighter who has also delivered wins over Spike Carlyle and Kyle Nelson and he's also fought top prospe...

Text me a question for the show This is part 2 of Andre Fili's interview on Fitz Nation.  Check out the previous episode for part 1. 📺 Check out FITZ NATION on YouTube 👉🏻 FOLLOW ANDRE FILI: Twitter: @touchyfili Instagram:  @touchyfili 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH FITZ: Twitter: @BrendanFitzTV Instagram: @brendanfitztv Follow Fitz: Instagram       TikTok

Text me a question for the show UFC featherweight veteran Andre Fili joins Brendan Fitzgerald on the newest episode of Fitz Nation. Fili is coming off a disappoining 'no contest' result in his last fight, where he was showing arguably the best form of his career before an eye poke.  He has been in the UFC a long time and really has come a long way since coming from a broken home in Washington stat...

Text me a question for the show Hello again fight fans of Fitz Nation! Here is part 2 of the Best of 2021 (so far). In this episode: Drew Dober on what clicked to lead him to contention Gerald Meerschaert on what everyone needs to know to succeed Michael Chiesa on the value of losing Gilbert Burns recalling watching Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington Chris Daukaus on being the only person in charge...

Text me a question for the show Hey folks!  Decided to pull together a few memorable clips from the first half of this year.  I believe the show has found a groove and I'm proud to have a solid foundation of what I want the style of these interviews to be. I hope that together, we can learn from the great athletes, coaches and people connected to the UFC in what has helped them achieve and what th...

Text me a question for the show Santiago Ponzinibbio is a welterweight in the UFC and one of the sport's most aggressive fighters.  He recently returned to the win column after a lengthy absence due to injury which included an infection that threatened his entire career. From Argentina, Ponzinibbio's story is a wild ride that started with a 30-hour bus trip to Brazil, where he lived in a tent just...

Text me a question for the show Julian Erosa is a featherweight in the UFC and coming off back-to-back stoppage wins.  It's been quite a road back to the UFC for Erosa.  At one point, he was a castmate on The Ultimate Fighter.  After an initial stint in the UFC, going 1-1, he was released. He returned to fight on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018.  Despite a highlight reel win, he wasn't award...

Text me a question for the show Dustin Jacoby is a light heavyweight in the UFC.  He is unbeaten in his second UFC stint, which started in 2020.  Before that, he was a GLORY kickboxer and also fought in the UFC 10 years ago.  He talks about his athletic journey, from being a highly touted football and basketball player only to see a knee injury derail his career, turning him toward mixed martial a...

Text me a question for the show Frank Camacho has fought at both lightweight and welterweight in the UFC.  No matter where or when he fights, it's proven to be exciting as evidenced by his 3 straight Fight of the Night bonuses to start his UFC career. A native of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, he talks about his island upbringing, why he became a fighter instead of a golfer and what it mea...

Text me a question for the show Marlon "Chito" Vera is a UFC bantamweight contender and proudly represents his native Ecuador.  In this episode, he talks about what life was like growing up in Ecuador, discovering mixed martial arts, and ultimately chasing it as a career. He also talks about going all in, taking risks and appreciating what you have... things that everyone can take from! The Book o...

Text me a question for the show Alan Jouban just recently retired after being a UFC welterweight contender for the last 10 years.  Just fighting in the UFC was quite an accomplishment, as he had no training or experience in martial arts until well into his 20s. Alan talks about his upbringing in Lafayette, Louisiana, trying to find a passion and then discovering martial arts.  Fight fans will cont...

Text me a question for the show Dominick Cruz is widely regarded as one of the best, if not the greatest, bantamweight fighters in MMA history.  He won and defended the WEC championship before becoming the inaugural UFC bantamweight champion. The injuries he has had to deal with over the course of his career makes his journey even more impressive, as do his humble beginnings. In this episode, we t...

Text me a question for the show Gerald Meerschaert is a veteran UFC middleweight and always delivers on fight night!  His most recent win over Bartosz Fabinski in April came by submission in the first round, making him the all-time leader in UFC middleweight submission victories. Quite a story considering he grew up on a horse farm, found his way to music school and had plans to be a music teacher...

Text me a question for the show What can you say about Michael Bisping?  Many things... from his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a UFC Champion... to his one-of-a-kind personality as a fan favorite since his days on The Ultimate Fighter... to becoming more than just a fighter, but a big part of the UFC broadcast team over the years and a fight game figure that so many fans want to hear...

Text me a question for the show Megan Olivi is one of the most experienced and prominent members of the UFC broadcast team, starting to cover the UFC and MMA about 10 years ago.  She has done major interviews over the years with UFC president Dana White, as well as some of the biggest stars like Brock Lesnar, Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor and many more.  She is also married to UFC title challenger...