The Mountain Dude Podcast
The Mountain Dude Podcast
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Chad Mendes: The Preparation Behind Greatness
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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Got questions? Send us a text! UFC legend Chad Mendes joins the Mountain Dude Podcast to talk about the mindset, discipline, and preparation that carried him from a small California farm town to the highest level of mixed martial arts. Chad opens up about starting wrestling at five years old, becoming a two-time NCAA All-American, fighting for multiple UFC titles, and what it truly feels like when the cage door closes. He also shares stories from his battles with José Aldo, the origins of hi...