Relative excerpts from the podcast:
Chris:
Welcome back, everyone! I’m your host, Chris, and today’s guest is a dynamic force behind the scenes in the world of combat sports. He’s not just stepping into the cage himself—he’s shaping the future of the sport as a coach and fight manager.
With a growing presence in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships, he’s crafting winning strategies and fostering mental resilience to help fighters reach their full potential. Get ready for a deep dive into his journey, his coaching philosophy, and his vision for the future. Let’s welcome Brandyn Gold.
Chris:
Welcome, Brandyn.
Brandyn:
Hey, how you doing?
Chris:
Not too bad! So, a quick note on how we got connected—it was through Alignable. I forget exactly what I was searching for, but...
Chris:
Yeah, I think it was through Anthony from Fight Coffee.
Brandyn:
That’s right! I saw his profile, and I drink his coffee too. I love it.
chris:
Same here. I’m actually an affiliate with Fight Coffee. Anthony and I talk here and there.
Chris:
Yeah, once I saw that connection, I thought, “If Anthony trusts him, then I trust him.” So, I reached out, and now here we are.
Brandyn:
Exactly. And I’m glad we made it happen.
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Chris:
Brandyn, your entry into MMA is fresh, and you’re already making waves—not just as a fighter, but as a coach and manager. What initially sparked your passion for martial arts, and how did that lead you to step into the world of MMA?
Brandyn:
So, I mean, I started really young. I began wrestling when I was about eight years old. You know, it’s a story similar to a lot of people’s—I was a smaller kid, had a bit of a lisp, and got picked on. I was also a big pro wrestling fan, so my parents put me into the wrestling program at my elementary school.
And I just liked it. It was something I enjoyed and was naturally good at. Even as a kid, I felt like I understood it on a different level. So, I stuck with it all the way through school.
But once school ended, there weren’t really any wrestling programs available—at least not back then. This was about 15 years ago now. So, I found a local gym that was doing MMA.
I trained there for a while and even had a couple of local unsanctioned fights. I did okay, but I took a loss—and I didn’t take that loss well. I ended up taking some time off.
Then, when I moved to Florida, I started working a lot…
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