Fight Strength Podcast

This week we had the pleasure of having one of the best strength trainers and nutrition specialist in the industry. The well respected head strength coach and nutritionist for hockeytraining.com, and trainer for a plethora of athletes in the NHL, NFL and UFC, Dan Garner. Hosts Phil Daru and Jason Burgos talked with the trainer on his background, the current MMA fighters he is working with, the confusion of various forms of creatine, nutrient timing, super compensation phase, benefits of fish oils/omega 3s, and much more.  You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

Welcome, weeeelcome, to a new edition of the Fight Strength Podcast. On this week's show Phil Daru and Jason Burgos got to talk to one of the best 115 pound fighters in the world--and a close of Phol's--"The Tiny Tornado" Tecia Torres. The guys conversed with Tecia about how she came to the sport of MMA, here career plans after her fighting days are over (which could be soon), her non-MMA passions (soccer is one), why she chose to get her masters in criminology, being in the same gym with divisional competition and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

FSP Overtime is back as Phil Daru and Jason Burgos debate and chat on some of the latest news from the world of MMA. Topics of conversation included: -The return of Carlos Condit at UFC 219 -Picks for Ferguson vs. Lee bout -Nik Lentz being pulled from UFC 216 -Should Demetrious Johnson be forced to move up if he wins again this weekend? -Shogun Rua has another knee surgery -Jason Burgos' first ever FSP Pound-for-Pound top-10 list. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

Fight Strength is back with one of its biggest episodes to date! On this week's episode we are the chosen podcast, as we had on UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron "The Chosen One" Woodley. Phil and Jason talked with the pound-for-pound ranked fighter on a wide range of topics. Such as how his recovery from his shoulder injury is coming along, his relationship with Dana White, talking trash to sell fights, Colby Covington's issues with him, who he would like to see rise to contendership, the race issues in Missouri, and even his missed opportunity at being in Spider-Man: Homecoming. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his tale

The Fight Strength Podcast is back with episode 16, and this week's guest is the well-traveled former strength & conditioning coach of Xtreme Couture and the Blackzilians, Jake Bonacci. We talked with Jake about what brought him to MMA as a strength coach. The changes S&C has made in MMA during his career--that is now in its second decade--what made him eventually leave the Blackzilians, and much more. Also Phil's weekly "Ask Daru" question centered around taking care of nagging injuries. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

It has been a while but a new edition of FSP Overtime is here. We apologize for the technical difficulties with the sound, but nonetheless you are in a for full show.  On this episode of the new spin-off series, Phil Daru and Jason Burgos cover several topics from the week in MMA. Including Michael Bisping's retirement talk, Mizuto Hirota being removed from UFC Japan, Edmond Tarvardyan wanting Ronda Rousey to fight Cyborg Justino, and this weekend's Bellator event. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

This week the Fight Strength Podcast was fortunate to have on rising UFC welterweight Colby Covington. We talked about many things with the American Top Team product, including his journey to the sport, his issues with Tyron Woodley, the value of social media promotion for a fighter, Global Force Wrestling, finishing movies and much more. Also, in the "Ask Daru" segment, co-host Jason Burgos threw Phil Daru a couple of questions on if ring rust is a real thing, and who he is picking to win the fight between Canelo Alvarez and GGG. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

On episode 14 of the Fight Strength Podcast we have on strength and conditioning coach PJ Nestler. The California-based trainer has been in the field for over a decade and has worked with athletes in the NFL, MLB, NHL, and specifically, MMA. He has also contributed written pieces on fightcampconditioning.com and barbellshrugged.com. Phil and Jason talked with PJ on several training topics including how he came to be an S&C coach, recovery, breaking bad habits, training strategies, and much more. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

On episode 13 of Fight Strength, Phil and Jason had the pleasure of talking with New York based strength & conditioning expert Tony Ricci.  Not only is Ricci the strength coach for fighters like former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, and welterweight contender Stephen Thompson, but he is an adjunct professor at Long Island University, has a masters degree in both sports science and nutrition, but he is also a black belt in multiple martial arts. He is a true renaissance man. Ricci answered questions from the guys on weight-cutting, handling injuries in camp, the importance of nutrition for a fighter, and tons more. Jason also handled the question duties for Phil in the "Ask Daru" segment of the show. Which including talk of Michael Johnson moving down to 145 pounds, and getting optimal S&C training time with his athletes. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & 

The twelfth episode of the fight strength podcast is here and for once, the journalists will out number the jocks! As this week's guest is one of the premier writers in the sport of MMA for the last decade. And that man is MMAFighting.com's own Chuck Mindenhall. The MMAJA member talked with us on a lot of different topics, including what it was like to be at the historic Mayweather/McGregor fight, if he has ever had issues with a fighter or representative (like Luke Thomas did with Jon Jones at UFC 214), his thoughts on Jon Jones' fall from grace, where the sport may go in the next five years and much, much, more. Also, Phil and Jason analyzed why McGregor may have tired so early in the fight, and how it may have lead to his eventual demise. You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to

As a spin-off from the Fight Strength Podcast, Jason Burgos and Phil Daru bring to you FSP Overtime. The show is based around the pair giving opinions and thoughts on some of the major news stories in the world of MMA. On this first edition they delve deep into the stunning news that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones (now former) tested positive for a PED following his title victory at UFC 214. They also covered Junior Dos Santos testing positive earlier in the week as well. Though that wasn't the only news they chatted on. A fight between Jorge Masvidal and Stephen Thompson was made official, as well as Antiono "Big Foot" Silva taking his talents to Glory for a heavyweight kickboxing showdown with the promotions heavyweight superstar Rico Verhoeven.

It is a jammed packed episode this week as we have on strength & conditioning coach, and legend, the one and only Zach Even-Esh. Even-Esh dropped loads of heartfelt information and lessons from his long career in this particular industry, and around high-level wrestlers. Not to be outdone, we had our second edition of "The King's Proclamation" starring Bellator star King Mo. The King went in on his thoughts following the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia. Phil and Jason also gave their thoughts on the terrible events, and fallout, then switched gears into the show's tried-and-true "Ask Daru" segment. It was as enlightening, and opinionated, an episode as we have seen yet. As mentioned on the show, check out Phil's YouTube page for all his fitness tips, videos and vlogs. Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Face

On the tenth episode of the show, we had on a two-weight star in UFC veteran Dustin Poirier. We talked with Poirier, of course, about the Eddie Alvarez fight fall out and why a rematch never materialized, his journey to the sport from Louisiana, thoughts on CTE, his charity work, and much more. As always, the "Ask Daru" segment delivered some fun nuggets of training information. And we also mentioned the survey listeners can fill out to be entered for a chance to win a free t-shirt from APEMAN STRONG. (survey URL if the link doesn't work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1Uektyy0biKDXok8nIa36p-6b1b-2fv5QBaQJzRzHkswuDw/viewform?usp=sf_link ) You can follow Phil and Jason at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian

In a landmark moment for the podcast, we have on one of the biggest names in the sport. The current UFC strawweight champion, and pound-for-pound star, the one and only Joanna Jedrzejczyk! We talked with Joanna about making her way through the sport from Poland, to England to the US. She talked about that almost-fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213, her goals after her career ends, and some thoughts on Dana White's comments on Tyron Woodley after UFC 214. It was an in-depth chat with the champ you can't miss.  Also co-host Phil Daru answered a bunch of questions from listeners in the "Ask Daru" segment of the show.  You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting

We are back with one of our most informative episodes in show history. Along with Phil answering questions from listeners, our quest was Cal State-Fullerton professor, and strength & conditioning expert, Dr. Andy Galpin.  Galpin dropped some serious knowledge bombs about how the body works in relation to the science of S&C. He broke down what lactic acid is really all about, gave his thoughts on the common mistakes made by S&C coaches, misconceptions MMA fighters have on their bodies, and much more. It is a must listen for individuals really looking to be informed on the science of fitness. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank y

On this latest edition we take an episode to focus solely on our "Ask Daru" segment. We have gotten a lot of questions from listeners of late on the art of strength & conditioning training. And who better to inform our listeners then co-host, and American Top Team S&C coach, Phil Daru.  He gives his thoughts on supplements, conjugate vs. linear periodization, and when to cut weightlifting at the end of a camp.  You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

On episode of five, of this fitness and fighting podcast, our guest is former UFC strawweight, and brand new Bellator flyweight, Valerie Letournea. We talked with Letourneau on several different topics. Including her change of promotion, being a fighting mom, changing weights and much more.  You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

On episode four of the show we have on the former Blackzilians, and now Combat Club, strength & conditioning coach Dr. Corey Peacock. It is a must listen for any enthusiast, or aspiring and current trainer in the strength training industry. As two of the very best at it--Dr. Peacock and co-host Phil Daru--give their very experienced thoughts on this diverse topic. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

Episode three is here and it features one of the most charismatic fighters in the sport. He conquered Division I wrestling, Dream, Strikeforce, Rizin and TNA Wrestling. He is the one and only, "King Mo." Jason and Phil got to chat with "Mo" on several different topics. Including Bellator NYC, President Trump, reality TV, McGregor/Mayweather, and fighter fanboys. It was an explicitly hilarious interview with a one of a kind athlete. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music. 

We are back with episode II of the show. On this edition we had on one of the fastest rising lightweights in the world. From the Democratic Republic of the Congo, via England and on to American Top Team. And coming of his thirty second knockout win of Teemu Packalen in March, that man is Marc Diakiese. We talked with Marc on a wide range of topics including his place in the division, fighters he would like to face, growing up in the Congo, the differences between the US and the UK, and even Brexit. You can follow Phil and Jason on social media at the below addresses: Twitter: @DaruStrong & @CheapSeatsChat Facebook: Phil Bam Bam Daru & Jason Burgos Instagram: @DaruStrong & @JerichoVendetta And please follow the shows social media pages, and send us questions for Phil to answer: Facebook: Fight Strength Podcast Twitter: @FightStrength_ Intro Music: J1 - Floridian Fighting Bear Also a big thank you to Steve Peacock for lending his talented voice to the shows intro music.