Michael Chandler

Date: 2018-05-07 | Duration: 2h 5m

Category: Combat Sports, Health & Medicine

Episode Overview

Michael Chandler opens up about the mental and physical challenges that have shaped his MMA career, sharing candid reflections on overcoming self-doubt and injuries. He discusses a significant back injury that forced him to fight prematurely against Will Brooks, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience and how he rebuilt his confidence through focused mental training and visualization techniques. Chandler also highlights the value of recognizing past successes to fuel future growth, revealing how he uses tools like mental highlight reels and books such as *How Champions Think* to strengthen his mindset. The conversation delves into Chandler’s fighting style and training regimen, where he credits his hard work ethic and the high-level sparring partners in Florida for his development. He breaks down key moments from his fights, including his bouts with Eddie Alvarez and Benson Henderson, offering insight into strategy, technique, and the brutal realities of competing at the highest level. Chandler also touches on the nuances of fight judging and the impact of injuries on a fighter’s career longevity. Toward the end, he shares details about his training camp, recovery practices, and the balance required to maintain peak performance, illustrating the dedication behind his success inside and outside the cage.

About Michael Chandler

Michael Chandler is a renowned mixed martial artist and former two-time Bellator Lightweight Champion, celebrated for his explosive fighting style and resilience inside the cage. With over 20 professional victories, including notable wins against top-tier opponents, Chandler has solidified his reputation as one of the sport's premier lightweight competitors. Known for his dynamic grappling and striking skills, he transitioned to the UFC in 2020, quickly becoming a fan favorite for his thrilling performances and engaging personality. Outside the octagon, Chandler's journey from a college wrestler to a championship fighter inspires many, making him a captivating figure in the MMA community. His appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast offers insight into his life, training philosophies, and the mindset that has propelled him to the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.

Key Moments

– Mixed Martial Arts
– Mental Training
– Wrestling
– Fight Strategy
– Injury Recovery
– Strength and Conditioning
– Fight Visualization
– Fight Analysis
– Nutrition
– Sports Psychology
– Training Camps
– Bellator MMA
– UFC
– Fight Promotions
– Combat Sports History
– Fight Preparation
– Fight Records
– Fight Techniques
– Physical Therapy
– Fight Commentary
0:00:00 – Introduction and welcome to Michael Chandler
0:01:53 – Discussing back injury and fighting Will Brooks prematurely
0:04:52 – The challenge of cultivating lasting success
0:07:52 – Analyzing Anderson Silva's slow arm push and leg move
0:09:01 – Questioning the role of visualization in fighting
0:12:14 – Mention of the book 'Mind Gym' for mental training
0:17:43 – Reference to the book 'How Champions Think'
0:20:59 – Accepting losses as part of a fighter's journey
0:22:23 – Pressure of performing as a top five ranked fighter
0:26:14 – Focusing on five key elements for success
0:29:52 – Training with elite sparring partners in Florida
0:32:29 – Talking about sparring with Daniel Cormier
0:35:17 – Financial impact of fight decisions and judging controversies
0:38:41 – Career impact of injuries and physical wear
0:44:29 – Building mental toughness through wrestling and adversity
0:47:24 – Pushing physical limits and dealing with exhaustion
0:50:04 – Disliking fighting due to not feeling like himself
0:52:29 – Recalling Benson Henderson fight and injury details
0:56:15 – Discussing damage assessment with referee Big John
1:00:26 – Talking about Paul Daly's UFC career and knockout
1:08:27 – Justin Gaethje's fighting style in sparring and cage
1:11:59 – Analyzing Eddie Alvarez's boxing stance and leg weight
1:14:47 – Discussing featherweight champion and Strikeforce legacy
1:16:47 – Bellator's struggle to capture public imagination
1:18:50 – Fedor Emelianenko's era and Bellator's history
1:21:55 – Public perception differences between Bellator and UFC
1:25:43 – Challenges of takedowns without a cage in MMA
1:29:15 – Reactions to early MMA fights with kicks and submissions
1:32:16 – Expressing love for kickboxing
1:37:24 – Training defense against leg lock submissions
1:40:56 – Kevin Lee as a notable MMA contender
1:42:50 – Stylistic matchups and Khabib Nurmagomedov's fight style
1:43:31 – Kamaru Usman's reaction to Colby Covington's title shot
1:45:01 – Dealing with ankle injuries and fight downtime
1:48:12 – Addressing psoas muscle issues and body maintenance
1:51:04 – Daily supplementation with protein and aminos
1:53:07 – Regular sports massage and ART therapy
1:56:39 – Social media presence and fan interaction
2:00:06 – Training facility details and mat space
2:02:10 – Closing remarks and appreciation for Michael Chandler

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 four three two boom and we're live how are you brother i'm great man great to have you in here Starting point is 00:00:35 Oh, my gosh. Starting point is 00:00:45 I know he did what he had to do, but even that one bums me out. Starting point is 00:01:10 had temporary lapses of confidence and whatnot, whether it be my training or Starting point is 00:01:53 did this happen to me? Then had a back injury and then fought Will Brooks when I shouldn't have on Starting point is 00:02:24 At every gym I go to, I'm the hardest worker. I live life right. I do the right things. Starting point is 00:02:56 My mom and dad both worked two jobs. Starting point is 00:03:31 but in my heart of hearts, I didn't truly believe it, you know? And I think, and I was, I mean, Starting point is 00:04:17 but it's also really difficult to cultivate. Starting point is 00:04:52 having loads of impact, having, having ridiculous amounts of success because until you actually Starting point is 00:05:25 wasn't exactly it didn't exactly mesh with how I truly saw myself you know I think it's and I think Starting point is 00:05:59 Let's respect that for what it is, and let's use that as fuel for the future. Starting point is 00:06:30 And so it's really kind of helped me. Starting point is 00:07:21 didn't you didn't believe it and and it's not even, we're all – I think we're all victim to our subconscious sometimes too. Starting point is 00:07:52 Anderson, it seemed like he pushed the arm down real slow, and then all of a sudden he threw the leg over, and we're all like, what are you doing? Starting point is 00:08:16 extremely successful, extremely wealthy, Starting point is 00:08:36 It will come with time. Starting point is 00:09:01 Why didn't you visualize? Starting point is 00:09:30 a lot of you know there's a lot of wisdom in his life experiences that you Starting point is 00:10:11 Who was the third loss? Starting point is 00:10:40 it was that time where I realized right. I was...

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