What Hones You Show

In Episode 17 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo are joined in the studio by UFC legends Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje. This isn't a conversation built on superficial hype or promotional fluff. Instead, it is a deeply technical, psychologically grounded exploration of elite performance standards, the realities of championship-level preparation, and the mental framework...

In Episode 16 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with the legendary Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell to explore the transition from early martial arts discipline to global superstardom. This is a technical dive into the foundational mindset that helped build the UFC, moving beyond the highlight reels to examine the professional standards required to sustain a Hall of F...

In Episode 15 of What Hones You, host Luke Caudillo is joined by UFC lightweight contender Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje as co-host to sit down with NFL legend and multi-time Super Bowl Champion Von Miller. This is not a superficial look at professional sports success. It is a technical masterclass on human connection, elite team building, and the operational standards needed to execute flawlessl...

In Episode 14 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC legend and future Hall of Famer Kamaru Usman. This isn't a conversation about the highlights; it’s a deep dive into the psychological framework of a champion who refuses to be outworked. Usman discusses the "high guard" he keeps on his personal life, the transition from wrestling to MMA, and the specific moment in...

In Episode 13 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo explore a unique dynamic in professional MMA: the father-son partnership of Gilbert and Elijah Smith. This conversation moves past the technicalities of the gym and into the psychological depth of what it means to be a "superstar" with an "it factor" while maintaining the grounded maturity of a family man. The guests discuss the nec...

In Episode 12 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC middleweight Cody Brundage to dissect the psychological framework of a modern elite fighter. This conversation moves beyond the standard "fight week" narrative, focusing instead on the internal "gauges" an athlete must monitor to maintain performance under extreme pressure. Brundage opens up about his evol...

In Episode 11 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal to dissect the reality of elite-level preparation and the psychological fortitude of the "Moroccan Devil." This isn't a conversation about the glamour of the octagon—it is a technical exploration of what it means to be a professional athlete who has faced the ultimate setback an...

In Episode 10 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with a cornerstone of the Colorado MMA scene: Duane “Bang” Ludwig. This is a deep dive into the evolution of a fighter who transitioned from a record-setting knockout artist to one of the most respected coaches in the sport. The conversation moves past the surface of highlight reels to explore the psychological arc...

In Episode 9 of The What Hones You Show, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC contender Maycee "The Future" Barber to examine what real growth looks like inside a fighting career. This is not a conversation about hype or momentum. It’s about discipline. About recalibration. About learning how to rebuild your approach when the sport forces you to evolve. Barber shares insight into the...

In Episode 8 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC lightweight Drew Dober to examine what sustained performance actually looks like inside one of the toughest divisions in MMA. This is not a conversation about highlight reels. It’s about process. About understanding violence without being controlled by it. About building a career on consistency, preparation, and the...

In Episode 7 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with Jorge Santiago, a veteran of the sport whose career spans multiple eras of mixed martial arts. From the early days of Brazilian martial arts to competing in major organizations around the world, Santiago represents a generation of fighters who helped shape the foundation of modern MMA. This conversation explores what it...

In Episode 6 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with Dustin Jacoby for a direct conversation about resilience, reinvention, and long-term performance inside the UFC. Jacoby’s path isn’t linear. From early UFC setbacks to a kickboxing career overseas, and then back again to reestablish himself among elite light heavyweights, his story reflects a truth many fighter...

In Episode 5 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo lead a focused conversation on performance mindset, fight IQ, and the internal standards required to compete in the UFC. Fares Ziam takes us on a journey inside one of the sport’s most demanding divisions, becoming the lens for a deeper discussion on discipline, composure, and deliberate preparation. Trevor brings the techni...

In this episode of What Hones You, the conversation moves from creation to application—into the mindset of a fighter who refuses to leave growth to chance. Cory Sandhagen sits down with Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo to break down what discipline really looks like at the highest level of the UFC. Motivation. Grit. Discipline. They talk about intention in preparation. Choosing discomfort on purpo...

In this episode of What Hones You, the conversation shifts from fight night to foundation—back to the moments that shape everything that comes after. ONX Founder and Coach Trevor Wittman sits down with host Luke Caudillo to unpack the origins of ONX: why it was built, what was missing from the sport, and the standards that demanded something better. This isn’t a product story. It’s a principle sto...

In Episode 2 of What Hones You, the conversation continues with Gaethje just days removed from his stunning performance at UFC 324—when the adrenaline fades, and the work reveals itself. Fresh off the triumphant victory against Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaethje, the new UFC Interim Lightweight Champion, sits down with Hosts and ONX Coaches, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo to break down what it actua...

In the pilot episode of What Hones You, UFC icon Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje sits down with co-hosts and coaches Luke Caudillo and Trevor Wittman to break down the mindset, preparation, and standards that define and sustain elite performance. Ahead of Justin’s battle at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett, this episode explores fight-week clarity, disciplined confidence, and the systems that allow t...