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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

97. Michael Chandler: The Reason He Walked Away From The Conor McGregor Fight

The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

Gary Brecka

Health & Fitness

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 September 2024

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

How a UFC fighter's mindset can transform your career. Human biologist Gary Brecka sits down with UFC superstar Michael Chandler for an intimate and inspiring conversation about life, fighting, and the pursuit of greatness. Chandler shares the power of gratitude in high-pressure situations and reveals his unique approach to recovery and peak performance. The conversation takes an unexpected turn as Chandler discusses his experience waiting for the Conor McGregor fight and his decision to move on. Whether you're a fight fan, an aspiring athlete, or someone looking for motivation to chase your dreams, this interview is packed with insights you can't afford to miss! Connect with Michael Chandler: Listen to “The Michael Chandler Show” on Spotify here!: https://spoti.fi/47vJChX For more information on Michael Chandler visit: https://bit.ly/3B78rVu Follow Michael Chandler on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zkMcLf Follow Michael Chandler on Instagram: https://bit.ly/4ett5xD Follow Michael Chandler on Facebook: https://bit.ly/4gvpIIj Follow Michael Chandler on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3zaqt8V 00:00 ​Intro of Show and Guest 05:37 ​The Ultimate Fighter 09:48 ​Michael Chandler’s Dream and Mentality 15:46 ​University of Missouri Chapter 19:55 ​Mentorship and Motivation 23:48 ​Michael’s Faith as His Cornerstone 28:44 ​Keeping Up the Grind with Gratitude 31:12 ​How Michael Found His Wife 35:40 ​Adoption of Their Children 38:35 ​Michael’s Regimen 43:38 ​Hydrogen Gas Generator 47:28 ​What’s Next for Michael? 54:35 ​Being in the Octagon 1:00:31 ​Final Question: What does it mean to you to be an “Ultimate Human?” Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines: https://bit.ly/4eLDbdU Order The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here: https://bit.ly/3L5k8hl Get The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here: https://bit.ly/4cMDGm7 Sign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program: https://bit.ly/3ROGPd6 PLUNGE - Use code “Ultimate” for $150 off your order of the best cold plunge & sauna in the US: https://bit.ly/3yYE3vl EIGHT SLEEP - Use code “GARY” to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra: https://bit.ly/3WkLd6E ECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE: https://bit.ly/3xG0Pb8 BODY HEALTH - Use code “ULTIMATE20” for 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: http://bit.ly/4e5IjsV Discover top-rated products and exclusive deals. Shop now and elevate your everyday essentials with just a click!: https://theultimatehuman.com/amazon-recs Watch “The Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka” every Tuesday and Thursday at 9AM ET on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3RPQYX8 Follow The Ultimate Human on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VP9JuR Follow The Ultimate Human on TikTok: https://bit.ly/3XIusTX Follow The Ultimate Human on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Y5pPDJ Follow Gary Brecka on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3RPpnFs Follow Gary Brecka on TikTok: https://bit.ly/4coJ8fo Follow Gary Brecka on Facebook: https://bit.ly/464VA1H SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@ultimatehumanpodcast https://www.youtube.com/@garybrecka Download “The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka” podcast on all your favorite platforms: https://bit.ly/3RQftU0 The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

I'm 38 years old you're not supposed to be fighting at this high of a level at 38 years old.

0:04.6

The news is.

0:08.6

The news is just exploding over the Connor McGregor, Michael Chandler fight.

0:17.7

What's going on there?

0:18.4

Connor McGregor, yes, of course I want to fight him, but I do not need Connor

0:22.2

McGregor for my legacy. The Chandler McGregor fight will happen. fight. times over my entire life in all these different seasons how God has had me in a

0:33.9

palm of his hand and even in the seasons where I feel like everything's over right

0:37.4

when I lost three fights in a row that's when you start to question things but

0:40.1

then you look back and you say, man, I needed that.

0:43.4

Talk a little bit about what your regimen is like to have your body in top physical condition.

0:48.1

What we have been starting to work together, the hypermax oxygen, the cold plunge, the pimp-mat, and and the red light this was the best I have ever felt in my entire life at 38 years old

0:57.4

What can the fans expect next out of Michael Chandler we got a date set now. The next step. Ultimate

1:16.0

you win. Today's guest Michael Chandler is a three-time Bellator lightweight champion

1:20.0

and one of the most electrifying fighters to ever fight in the ultimate fighting

1:23.9

championship. You're really going to get to know him during this podcast. He's

1:27.6

relevant in the news right now trying to get this Connor McGregor fight to

1:30.9

really happen and he talks about his road to the championship

1:34.8

and how it's actually not going through Connor McGregor anymore.

1:38.0

He's going to talk about what he thinks about Connor McGregor, when and if that fight's going

1:41.9

to happen and how he's going to get to his

1:44.2

next UFC title. What's really amazing about this podcast is you're really

1:48.1

going to get to know who Michael Chandler is. You're going to get to know the

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