Felipe Bunes on Training with Pitbull Brothers MMA, Investing, and UFC Battles | Fight Capital #112

Ryan Rapaport interviews Felipe Bunes, a rising UFC fighter training with the renowned Pitbull Brothers team, ahead of his fight at the Apex this Saturday. Felipe discusses the impact of training at one of the world’s top academies, representing Brazil in MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, and his strategies for managing his career, finances, and mental preparation.

Takeaways
・ Training with the Pitbull Brothers transformed Felipe’s understanding of MMA.
・ Brazil’s legacy in MMA inspires Felipe to represent Jiu-Jitsu on the global stage.
・ Felipe has eight career submission wins and aims to double that in the UFC.
・ Financial planning is critical for long-term success in a short fighting career.
・ He uses detailed opponent analysis and mental training to prepare for fights.
・ Felipe is determined to secure a bonus and climb into the UFC top ten.
・ His upcoming fight against a skilled, taller opponent is a pivotal career moment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Felipe Bunes and His UFC Fight
00:26 Training with the Pitbull Brothers
00:51 Representing Brazil in Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
01:41 The Importance of Financial Planning for Fighters
02:38 Developing Game Plans and Analyzing Opponents
03:13 Mental Preparation for High-Stakes Fights
04:37 Career Aspirations and Fight Predictions

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