Chad Mendes

Date: 2021-08-04 | Duration: 3h 3m

Episode Overview

Chad Mendes joins the JRE MMA Show to share candid reflections on his MMA career, training, and life beyond the cage. He discusses the physical toll of fighting, including the long-term damage to his hands and the challenges of weight cutting. Mendes opens up about his mindset going into fights, emphasizing the importance of mental focus and preparation. He also touches on the evolving landscape of combat sports, including the rise of bare-knuckle fighting and the ongoing debate about fighter pay and protections, highlighting Francis Ngannou’s recent comments on the subject. Beyond MMA, Mendes dives into his passion for hunting and cooking, recounting memorable hunts for elk, bear, and wild pigs. He describes the satisfaction of harvesting and preparing wild game, sharing insights into sustainable hunting practices and the unique flavors of different meats. Mendes also talks about his diet and how he manages health issues like psoriasis through nutrition, favoring a meat-centric approach with natural foods. Throughout the conversation, he reflects on the balance between his fighting career and business ventures, revealing a thoughtful approach to life after competition.

About Chad Mendes

Chad Mendes is a retired UFC Featherweight fighter renowned for his explosive wrestling and striking skills inside the octagon. With a career that includes multiple title fights and victories over some of the sport's biggest names, Mendes has solidified his reputation as one of the top competitors in mixed martial arts. Beyond his fighting career, he is an avid hunter and the owner of Finz and Featherz, an outdoor guide service that connects enthusiasts with unforgettable adventures in nature. His passion for the outdoors and commitment to sharing that love with others make Mendes a compelling figure, blending the worlds of sports and nature seamlessly.

Key Moments

– Boxing Training
– Mixed Martial Arts
– UFC History
– Fighter Injuries
– Weight Cutting
– Bare Knuckle Fighting
– Hunting Techniques
– Wildlife Management
– Diet and Nutrition
– Psoriasis and Health
– Archery Hunting
– Animal Behavior
– Game Meat Cooking
– Population Control
– Outdoor Survival
– Fitness and Conditioning
– Sports Psychology
– Wild Pig Hunting
– Coyote Ecology
– Bear Encounters
0:01:55 – Discussing fighters' career longevity
0:04:53 – Age and retirement of UFC fighters
0:08:25 – Francis Ngannou on fighter purse protection
0:11:07 – Importance of personality in fighting
0:13:09 – Injury recovery timelines for fighters
0:16:36 – Training routines and weight management
0:22:24 – Discussion on David Goggins' physical endurance
0:25:19 – Chad Mendes returning to boxing
0:29:21 – Fighting style and physical attributes
0:34:35 – Plans for future UFC fights
0:37:39 – Emergence of MMA on Showtime
0:42:32 – Origins of bare-knuckle fighting
0:46:31 – Physical conditioning and sparring intensity
0:55:08 – Analysis of a tough MMA fight
0:58:51 – Discussion on psoriasis and diet
1:04:01 – Diet adjustments during training
1:12:29 – Challenges of dieting and keto experience
1:17:54 – Hunting experiences in Yellowstone
1:21:44 – Details of a rifle hunt
1:28:30 – Impact of diet on bear health
1:33:51 – Insights into bear behavior
1:42:08 – Texas invasive species situation
1:48:50 – Wildlife depredation permits explained
1:52:32 – Recommendation of 'Coyote America' book
2:00:22 – Benefits of self-hunted meat
2:03:08 – Preferences for wild pig meat
2:06:29 – Passion for cooking game meat
2:10:50 – Creating and selling custom recipes
2:14:22 – Hunting plans with Dillashaw
2:17:58 – Influence of MeatEater podcast
2:23:26 – Client vaccination status for hunts
2:30:38 – Boot selection and preparation for hunting
2:33:19 – Understanding animal growth rings
2:37:24 – Challenges of traversing hunting terrain
2:44:10 – Fear of night hunting in wilderness
2:49:57 – Favorite transformation scene in American Werewolf
2:53:41 – Almond beef diet discussion
2:58:49 – Social media presence of Chad Mendes

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 the Joe Rogan experience Starting point is 00:00:33 alright this this table needed a little seasoning needed some color I'm throwing Starting point is 00:01:00 My wife's about to kill me, but we got some shit going what you're working too much Starting point is 00:01:55 you've been focusing your whole life in one way. And now all of a sudden, and for a lot of fighters, Starting point is 00:02:48 until you're in the, once you're around 40, people start going, man. Starting point is 00:03:08 I want to say he might have been, it was 34 or 35 with his first UFC fight. Starting point is 00:03:34 and then he fought guy and guy tapped him out guy caught him in a guillotine yep i remember Starting point is 00:04:13 He would have been like turning 34 that year. Starting point is 00:04:31 when did he retire from the ufc i thought he was like 43 or 40 man i mean he fought leota machida Starting point is 00:04:53 April 30, 2011. Starting point is 00:05:04 He was 48. Yeah. Yeah, he's 48 when he long so he's 48 yeah that's wild Starting point is 00:05:22 that's insane Starting point is 00:05:47 I'm like, Dan, I could give you like 50 other things you can do that's a good workout that Starting point is 00:06:04 I like look at his hands sometimes and I'll's in pain, he would never tell you. He's got cauliflower hands. Starting point is 00:06:22 He's not. Starting point is 00:06:58 and watched a bunch of those highlights from a lot of those fights uh we were over at my buddy Starting point is 00:07:50 Yeah, I remember him talking about that. Starting point is 00:08:09 Yeah, people were pissed. Starting point is 00:08:25 You know, Francis Ngannou had a very good point the other day that there should be some protection for fighters because, you know, losing half of your purse because someone made a bad call. Starting point is 00:09:01 They can't find anybody to fill in, and now your fight doesn't happen. Starting point is 00:09:20 Then you're a year and a ha...

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