#127 - Working in the Dark: From Obesity to Undefeated Champion | The Bryan Mitchell Story
The Relentless Project by Ish Lopez
Episode notes
By day, Bryan Mitchell is an electrical lineman battling high voltage and brutal weather on utility poles, but by night, he is an undefeated 4-0 amateur MMA Light Heavyweight Champion. We dive into Bryan's incredible physical and mental transformation, exploring how he fought his way back from severe obesity through cycling and Jiu-Jitsu to eventually dominate inside the cage. Bryan opens up about the grit required to balance grueling blue-collar labor with intense fight camps, and the immense mental toll of surviving a one-year layoff filled with canceled fights. His journey is a powerful testament to the value of doing the hard work in the dark so that you are ready when the championship lights finally come on.
Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.
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