Tazz Knows

Warrior Evolution MMA's 2nd in-house event is Saturday June 18th. Hear how the event started and how it's evolving. Also in this episode, fun stories about the 3 judges Coach Kress, Anthony "The Bull" Buoniconti and UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn.

Tazz and NayNay share their thoughts on UFC 274. Conversations turn to trips down memory lane to when Tazz has found himself in situations as a coach that needed him to rally the fighter back into the fight. And some funny stories of Tazz getting choked out...

So many people say that they want or are going to do things. But what stops them?

We've all heard about climbing the "ladder of success." But sucess isn't a ladder. It's a rollercoaster. And so is life. Tazz and NayNay and jump on that ride to explore what it means for them.

Things get emotional when NayNay asks Tazz the tough questions about emotions, family life and the impact that the Undertaker's career had on him.

Tazz and NayNay go over what happened over the weekend at the grappling tournament. Tazz talks about his experience as a former wrestler and now as a coach and how he can relate to the competitors and his coaches.

Professional wrestling and WWE played a huge part in Tazz's childhood. And over the weekend Tazz got live his childhood one last time and thank those that hold so many childhood memories.

Tazz and NayNay discuss the importance of having balance and flow in MMA and in life.

Tazz talks about his experience meeting his favorite fighter, Randy Couture. This sparks a conversation about the importance of first impressions.

Getting your body is ready only half the battle. Those that get the mind ready too are the ones that WIN the battle.

Another weekend of competition! This time in the world of grappling. Cesar and Logan stepped onto the mats for competition and came out with 2nd place medals. Hear about the tournament itself, the preparation for it and what's next!

Hear about what happened before, during, and after the fights at FCE71.

Respect is the last thing that internet trolls have. But we can't stoop down to their level. Tazz has always been big on respect but it was tested by a few people last week. Hear all about in this episode!

We've all gone through things that stick with us. But how those things affect us is what we need to be careful about. Traumas that don't turn into lessons haunt us forever. Those that do turn into lessons can keep us safe from repeating those traumas.

Believe it or not, Tazz had some anger issues in his life. In this episode, he talks about what they are and what he's done to handle his anger.

Believe it or not, Tazz has a life outside of MMA. This week, NayNay and Tazz talk about what life outside of the gym looks like and what Tazz does to unwind from running the business and training camps!

Thank you, Frankie, for the great questions! Tazz takes another trip down memory lane as he relives his journey from white belt to black belt! If you have any questions or topics for Tazz and NayNay, send them in! IG: @tazzmma_fitness

People like to say they live a certain lifestyle, but do they really know what that means? It takes more than just doing something everyday to make it a lifestyle. Mindset has a huge part of it as well. Tazz talks about the evolution of his lifestyle in this week's episode.

Fight season is upon us! It can be easy to get discouraged after taking a beating during sparring. But the important thing is to learn from those beatings to become a better fighter! Tazz talks about his experience going through his own training camps and putting his fighters through their training camps.

Happy New Year! It's the season of resolutions but how many people actually keep them? Here's a listen of NayNay and Tazz having a conversation to spark some thoughts for the new year!

On the 10 year anniversary of being in that building, Warrior Evolution MMA is moving up in the world! Tazz and NayNay take one more trip down memory lane, thanking everyone along the way for helping in making the gym what it is today. Stick around to the end to hear Tazz get a little emotional!

Weight goals are different for everybody but are just as difficult for everybody. Tazz discusses his difficulties gaining weight and some of the lifestyle changes to help him get to his goals and stay healthy.

We are moving up in the world! After nearly 10 years where we are, the gym is moving one floor up. Tazz and NayNay go down memory lane once again to talk a little bit about the history of the gym. Listen to the end to hear Tazz get a little emotional!

Anyone who has trained in combat sports will know all the feelings and emotions that come with sparring. Tazz discusses the fears he felt when he started, the anger during the tough days and how he realized staying calm is the answer to true growth through sparring.

After a week absence, we are back! Kind of... We're back this week with just an update as to why we have been missing in action for the last 2 weeks. We'll be back to normal next week!