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Gilbert Melendez on Fighting, Family, and the Future - Fight Back Ep. 61

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Gilbert Melendez stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about his early fighting career, training with the Diaz brothers, his fighting and coaching philosophy, the rivalries he had in his career, what it’s like transitioning from fighting to coaching, memorable fights, the importance of family, and much more.

Support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com Save 10% by using promo code FIGHTBACK10

http://MerakiMedicinal.com/fightback is the best source for methylene blue, and purchases help us fund our free speech platform. Save 15% with our link, or use code FIGHTBACK.

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Early Life and Wrestling Beginnings

02:09 College Wrestling and Transition to MMA

03:05 Building Friendships and Rivalries

18:57 First Fights and Rise in MMA

26:45 The Legacy of Great Fighters

27:15 Generational Greatness in Combat Sports

28:46 Training and Team Dynamics

34:00 Fighting in Japan: Culture Shock and Challenges

41:53 The Impact of the Pandemic on Training

50:59 Commentating and Podcasting Journey

52:15 Fighting in LFA and UFC

54:18 Memorable Fights and Rivalries

01:04:29 Future Plans and Reflections

  continue reading

66 episodes

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Manage episode 473832150 series 3645163
Content provided by Jake Shields. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jake Shields or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Gilbert Melendez stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to talk about his early fighting career, training with the Diaz brothers, his fighting and coaching philosophy, the rivalries he had in his career, what it’s like transitioning from fighting to coaching, memorable fights, the importance of family, and much more.

Support the podcast by purchasing merch at http://fightbackpodcast.com Save 10% by using promo code FIGHTBACK10

http://MerakiMedicinal.com/fightback is the best source for methylene blue, and purchases help us fund our free speech platform. Save 15% with our link, or use code FIGHTBACK.

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Early Life and Wrestling Beginnings

02:09 College Wrestling and Transition to MMA

03:05 Building Friendships and Rivalries

18:57 First Fights and Rise in MMA

26:45 The Legacy of Great Fighters

27:15 Generational Greatness in Combat Sports

28:46 Training and Team Dynamics

34:00 Fighting in Japan: Culture Shock and Challenges

41:53 The Impact of the Pandemic on Training

50:59 Commentating and Podcasting Journey

52:15 Fighting in LFA and UFC

54:18 Memorable Fights and Rivalries

01:04:29 Future Plans and Reflections

  continue reading

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