UFC Insider: Mick Maynard Discusses The Future of UFC, Jiu-Jitsu, & Las Vegas Fight Night | TRS 018

Today, Chad sits down with Mick Maynard, founder and former owner of Legacy Fighting Championships, co-founder of Legacy Fighting Alliance, and Senior VP of Talent Relations for the UFC.

Mick talks about his journey from his youth in Australia to his current role working for Dana White at the UFC. Chad and Mick also discuss the existential fear of losing, getting involved in jiu-jitsu, and an anticipated fight night at the Sphere in Las Vegas, among other topics.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Mick’s jiu-jitsu story with Chad
00:01:32 Intro and Mick’s bio
00:03:27 Chad gives out gifts
00:08:40 Mick’s childhood in Australia
00:10:25 Why Mick came to America and his first encounter with muay thai
00:13:13 Stories of early days fighting
00:20:33 Incentive for Mick’s kids for getting involved in martial arts
00:22:31 Mick’s serial entrepreneur mentality and the start of Legacy Fighting Alliance
00:28:13 Advice for entrepreneurs
00:33:32 Working with Dana White
00:35:41 The controversy on UFC fighters pay and many opportunities the platform provides
00:39:34 The fear of losing and finding the right fighters for UFC
00:47:54 Biggest lessons Mick has learned over the years
00:49:45 The jiu-jitsu community
00:52:53 The upcoming sphere fight in Las Vegas
00:54:51 Dana’s relationship with Trump and when Mick met him
01:01:24 Life is hard and closing thoughts
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