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The Relentless Project
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The Home of the Obsessed. The Relentless Project is not for the complacent. It is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones who refuse to settle for an average life. We are dedicated to meaningful, unfiltered conversations with only the most driven people. From the discipline of MMA fighters and boxers to the vision of entrepreneurs and the soul of music artists, and producers we dissect the minds of those who strive for greatness. We don’t just talk about success; we talk about the price paid for it. We explore the triumphs, the failures, and the relentless pressure required to push beyond limits. Whether you are looking for motivation, strategy, or proof that your dreams are possible—you will find it here. Real People. Real Stories. Real F*cking Life.
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Aug. 8, 2026

#147 - 20-Sec KO to Double Pro Champion | The Ethan Hayes Story

#147 - 20-Sec KO to Double Pro Champion | The Ethan Hayes Story
The Relentless Project
#147 - 20-Sec KO to Double Pro Champion | The Ethan Hayes Story

Most people would quit after hyping up their hometown debut only to get knocked out in twenty seconds, but retired pro fighter Ethan Hayes is not most people. Despite having little natural athletic pedigree, he swallowed his pride, walked back into the fire, and spent the next decade outworking everyone in the room. He transformed that public defeat into asuccesful ten-year combat sports career, battling through devastating injuries to claim professional championship titles in both MMA and Boxing. Today, Ethan has hung up the gloves on his own terms to conquer his most important role yet: being a relentlessly present father and husband. This is a gritty conversation about surviving failure, outworking natural talent, and knowing exactly when to walk away as a champion.

Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.