Fitz and a Fighter

Text me a question for the show UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald chats with UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter winner Court McGee on Fitz Nation. Court McGee is a UFC welterweight veteran who is off back-to-back wins including a victory over Ramiz Brahimaj in early 2022. In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Court McGee discuss his well-known battle with addiction and how he has remained sober...

Text me a question for the show Bryce Mitchell (aka Thug Nasty) is a UFC featherweight contender currently ranked #11 in the division and is scheduled to fight Edson Barboza at UFC 272 on March 5th. In this episode, Bryce talks about his roots in Arkansas.  He was raised by a single mom and his grandparents and has never met his father.  From a young age, he loved competition but was a little roug...

Text me a question for the show Sean Brady is a UFC welterweight contender currently ranked #9 in the division and coming off a big win over fellow contender Michael Chiesa. In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Sean Brady talk about his early life in Philadelphia and how he never really found his true passion growing up until he signed up for martial arts as a teenager.  He was battling low sel...

Text me a question for the show Bryan "Pooh Bear" Battle is a UFC middleweight and winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 29 in 2021. In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Bryan Battle discuss his unique upbringing in North Carolina, being home schooled through high school and finding martial arts in his early 20s. ➡️  Battle also talks about how he chooses to prove those who support him right in...

Text me a question for the show "Hurricane" Shane Burgos is a UFC featherweight contender out of New York. In this episode, Brendan Fitzgerald and Shane Burgos discuss Burgos' recent win over Billy Quarantillo and the feeling of getting back to the win column in the UFC.  They also discuss Shane's beginnings in martial arts and how he battled scoliosis and back surgery as a teenager to become a UF...

Text me a question for the show Fitz chats with UFC featherweight Charles Jourdain, who is coming off a big win vs. Andre Ewell at UFC Fight Night on 12/18. Jourdain is about to sign a new contract with the UFC and is one of the most exciting featherweight prospects in the promotion.  His signature win came against Doo Ho Choi in 2019, but he has thrilled fight fans with each performance and hopes...

Text me a question for the show UFC bantamweight Randy Costa chats with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald about his unlikely rise to being in the UFC.  Costa participated in martial arts but never thought of himself as a fighter.  As a tribute to his friend, Devin Carrier, who tragically died in a car accident, he took a pro fight and found success.  The rest, as they say, is history. Costa has two...

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...