In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with renowned fight trainer, Phil Daru. Phil’s experience hanging out with Logan Paul. (4:06) His thoughts on the recent Mike Tyson fight. (7:43) How there are levels to this game. (8:40) Why being good these days is not enough. (11:30) Could you be a really good fighter and not be picked up by the UFC? (13:53) The journeyman’s journey explained. (14:41) The attributes of a great versus successful fighter. (16:01) Why he likes to have his hands on everything. (17:46) The mental training involved in fighting. (19:09) When did he realize he had more passion for coaching than fighting? (22:41) The characteristics of a ‘fighter’. (23:26) The last time a fighter surprised him. (26:11) The importance of ‘taking a punch’. (27:47) The components of a “badass” team. (30:17) Understanding the roles of the coaches. (33:20) The most optimal form of martial arts for the average person. (34:46) The truth behind the statement, the last thing to go is your power. (36:05) The greatness of Tyson and Ali. (37:30) The common misconceptions of having ‘knockout power’. (39:11) The evolution of MMA and the role of PED’s in the sport. (40:57) His take on transgender athletes in mixed martial arts. (45:42) The biggest mistakes coaches make with their fighters. (47:56) The science and process behind weight cutting. (49:59) What does the rehydration process look like? (54:07) The role of marijuana when it comes to performance. (55:50) Why you will not see fighters fighting in the streets. (58:27) The value of MMA training for kids. (59:54) The humbling effects of training in an MMA gym, the benefits of slow wins & MORE. (1:01:55) The value of the enforcer. (1:05:28) The fragile nature of the male ego. (1:09:40) Guiding his children in the right way. (1:14:07) The craziest moves he has seen. (1:15:25) What separates him from his peers? (1:17:38) Building that ‘buy-in’ with his athletes. (1:19:25) The importance of the ‘arts’ of mixed martial arts. (1:22:53) Who is the best striker he has seen? (1:24:38) Fighters to look out for. (1:25:50) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Phil Daru (@darustrong)  Instagram Website YouTube Logan Paul (@loganpaul)  Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul)  Instagram Dustin Poirier (@dustinpoirier)  Instagram Conor McGregor (@thenotoriousmma)  Instagram Din Thomas (@dinthomas)  Instagram Robbie Lawler (@ruthless_rl)  Instagram KAMARU USMAN (@usman84kg)  Instagram Jon Jones (@jonnybones)  Instagram Mike Tyson (@miketyson)  Instagram Eric Peña (@pena.performance)  Instagram Mike Swick (@mike_swick)  Instagram Gillian Robertson (@savage_ufc)  Instagram Platinum Mike Perry (@platinummikeperry)  Instagram Israel Adesanya (@stylebender)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Cyber Monday Special!! (ENDS AT 11:59 pm 12/2/20) MAPS Program 65% off (Promo code “CYBERMAPS” at checkout) and MAPS Bundles 50% off (Promo code “CMBUNDLES” at checkout) Elvis Sinosic: PED use in MMA and what it means for $4 billion UFC On Transgender athletes and performance advantages How To Burn Fat Using Diaphragmatic Breathing Pec-Gate solved? Israel Adesanya cites too much marijuana for unusual looking chest at UFC 253 Inside the viral knockout that made UFC middleweight Joaquin Buckley 'immortal' Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube