Ep 303: UFC Fighter, Combat Controller Connor Matthews

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English - March 23, 2024 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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Welcome back to the team room! We have some exciting news. Our team member, Connor Matthews, is fighting in the UFC on March 30th. Ones Ready is proud to be one of his sponsors for this incredible journey!

In this episode, Connor shares his journey to the UFC and the challenges he has faced along the way. He highlights the importance of maintaining focus, making sacrifices and the mindset needed to overcome setbacks. Connor also discusses his role as a T3I developer and how he imparts lessons to aspiring candidates. He emphasizes the significance of developing a winning mentality and creating a culture of excellence.

Connor's story inspires us to work hard and never give up on our dreams. He reminds us that building a team with diverse skill sets is crucial to achieving success. He also highlights how important it is to earn respect every day and put aside ego. His story teaches us the value of hard work, sacrifice, and team bonds.

We are thrilled to support Connor in his journey to the UFC. If you want to be a part of this journey, check out his website and show your support. Remember, with hard work, dedication, and a winning mindset, anything is possible.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:06 Connor's Journey to the UFC
03:38 Maintaining Focus and Making Sacrifices
06:07 Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Motivated
09:27 Imparting Lessons to Aspiring Candidates
11:26 Incorporating Pipeline Antics into Training Camps
13:38 Handling Setbacks and Moving Forward
17:33 Developing a Winning Mentality
21:01 Inspiration from Georges St-Pierre
25:11 Creating a Culture of Excellence
27:01 Preparing for the Fight
29:07 Feeling Grounded and Focused
32:25 The Team Environment and Nothing is Impossible Mentality
33:25 Building a Team
34:09 Competition Mentality
35:23 Earning Respect
36:35 Diversity in Fighting
37:30 Team Bonds in MMA
38:52 Sacrifices for Teammates
40:18 Supporting Connor

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