We all have raw talent, but raw talent without direction is just wasted energy. In our newest episode, we talk about the turning point from just messing around to actually taking your gifts seriously. Whether it's fighting in a school bathroom or just coasting through life, someone telling you to…
At just 21 years old, undefeated amateur fighter Bryson Jones is redefining the blue-collar grind by balancing grueling days tearing off roofs with a calculated obsession to dominate the cage. We break down his insane strategy of using live boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling matches as his actual preparation for MMA,…
For some, it's natural talent. For others, it's simply making it out alive. When you realize how close you were to losing everything—when you didn't even expect to see past 18—every single day becomes an opportunity to build something better. Your past didn't break you. Use it to build your…
There comes a point in your life and your career where you have to stop playing it safe and stop caring about who is higher up on the food chain. In this episode, Nick Hamrick talks about the exact moment he realized that kissing up to people who "don't care"…
The word "how" can be the biggest lie you tell yourself. As I break down in this episode, we often ask people how to get started on a project or goal just so we can wait for them to give us an answer we can't execute. They give you the…
We talk a lot about the grind and the hustle, but sometimes the most relentless thing you can do is realize you're on the wrong path and vow to change it. Nick Hamrick shares the defining moment of his life: a terrifying drive back from Atlanta where he realized his…
When the anxiety hits and you're questioning how you're going to make it through, where do you draw your strength from? In this episode, Nick Hamrick shares his strategy: looking to the people who have gone through far worse and still came out on top. Whether it's military heroes or…
Nick Hamrick gets paid to be the villain in the wrestling ring, but in reality, he is living the ultimate redemption story. Once living a dangerous life on the streets that cost him everything, Nick hit rock bottom before finding his faith and completely flipping the script. Today, he is…
Stop trying to change your entire life overnight. We overcomplicate success by thinking it requires massive, sweeping changes all at once. It’s all about the "little, little, little habits." Just dedicating 5 minutes a day or making one decision and actually sticking to it can completely change the trajectory of…
Step inside the madness and feel the energy. Welcome to the latest installment of Behind the Cage! Saturday, March 14, 2026, we brought the noise to Sunny Days Arena for an unforgettable night of combat at 247 MMA at the Venue 5. As the official Relentless Post-Fight Interviewer for 247…
If you're only looking for the quick payout, you're going to lose in the long run. In our latest episode, Tanner Hall talks about how his biggest success comes directly from his Jiu-Jitsu gym. It's not about handing out business cards; it's about the fact that he's built real, undeniable…
As a coach or a mentor, the ultimate reward isn't the paycheck; it's the transformation. When someone proves their own self-doubt wrong and asks, "How do I sign up?"—that is the real payment. If you're doubting if your body or mind can handle a new challenge, this episode is for…
It’s all about how you frame your setbacks. As Tanner Hall points out in our latest episode, failures are nothing more than learning experiences. When you adopt the "win or learn" mindset, you literally never lose. Stop letting the fear of a bad outcome keep you on the sidelines. Take…
You can blame everyone else, or you can get better. Choose one. After facing rejection, it’s easy to be trapped in the toxic mindset. Whether it's in team sports or your career, you have two choices when you fail: direct the blame outward, or direct it inward and figure out…
Watch Britt “Sunshine” Bickhart lock in the armbar victory to cap off the historic @247FightingChampionships main event! You can’t keep a relentless fighter down. #247FC #MMAHighlights #TheRelentlessProject #ComebackStory
Two years after his first appearance, BJJ Black Belt, REALTOR, and Mortgage Lender Tanner Hall returns to the podcast for a massive full-circle moment as we officially team up in the real estate game. In a raw and unexpected segment, Tanner opens up about his hidden battle with Kratom addiction…
There is nothing quite like the feeling of stepping into the cage for the very first time—and walking out with your hand raised. At @247FightingChampionships "MMA at the Venue 5" (live from the Sunny Days Arena on March 14, 2026), Nicklas Eppihimer out of Progressive Martial Arts made his highly…
Imagine stepping into the cage for your amateur MMA debut while you're still balancing high school classes. That’s exactly what 18-year-old Joseph Ditri did—and he walked out with his hand raised! In this Relentless Post-Fight Interview live from @247FightingChampionships "MMA at the Venue 5" (Sunny Days Arena, March 14, 2026),…
What a comeback! After a grueling 20-month layoff, a devastating ACL tear, and battling through the darkest moments of her athletic career, Britt "Sunshine" Bickhart stepped back into the cage for the FIRST-EVER female main event in @247FightingChampionships history—and finished it with a flawless armbar victory! In this Relentless Post-Fight…
Bryan Mitchell was literally walking out the door after a workout when a chance encounter stopped him in his tracks. Instead of heading home, he was challenged to stay for an MMA fundamentals class—and he owes his entire career to that single moment. Sometimes the universe puts people in your…
Bryan Mitchell doesn't step into the cage just to score points or coast to a decision. In our latest episode, he breaks down the difference between just getting by and having a true finisher’s mindset. Whether you’re in the cage, in the gym, or in business, are you playing it…
We often paralyze ourselves by only looking at the end result. The secret to actually getting there? Break it down until you hit a step you can take TODAY. No more waiting. Find your "Step 1" and execute. Full story in episode, #127 - Working in the Dark: From Obesity…
For Bryan Mitchell, fighting might look like a solo sport, but the reality is much bigger. Even in an amateur fight, the emotional weight is real because it’s never just about him. It’s about representing entire Stout Pittsburgh family. When your name is attached to your gym, every victory is…
"Let's put this in perspective..." Bryan Mitchell started MMA to lose weight. Now? He's a Light Heavyweight Champ. The lesson here is simple: Just start. You don't need to have the ultimate end goal figured out on the first day. The discipline you build trying to better yourself will take…