Nov 08 2024 54 mins
In Episode 177 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast titled "Evolution Of The Ultimate Fighter," Jonathan Puu sits down with Mark Beecher, former multi-sport pro fighter turned high-level striking coach, joining via Zoom from Houston, Texas. Mark, known as one of the top striking coaches with a low-key reputation, shares his journey in MMA and Muay Thai, recounting how he got started and his experiences training UFC legends like Forrest Griffin and Matt Brown.
Jonathan and Mark reflect on their history together over the years, from crossing paths at fight events, working as ring officials at tournaments, to Mark stepping in to tape Jonathan’s hands before fights. Mark also gives a behind-the-scenes look at his time coaching on The Ultimate Fighter TV series and discusses the evolution of the show and fighter development over the years. The episode wraps up with a fun twist into conspiracy theories for an unexpected ending!
For more on Mark Beecher, follow him on Instagram: @markhyena. Check out his gym, Hyena Muay Thai: @hyenamuaythai. Don’t miss this insightful and entertaining conversation!
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