Episode #138 of The Athletes Podcast features Aaron Jeffrey.  Prior to becoming the #6 ranked Middle Weight in Bellator, Aaron competed in Dana White's contender series and most recently knocked out the #2 Bellator Middleweight fighter. Now ranked #6 in the Bellator Middleweight division and fresh off signing a 6-fight contract, Aaron joins the athletes podcast for an incredible conversation we hope you enjoy!

What we talk about:

0:00-2:07: Intro
2:07-3:55: Knocking out #2 ranked Bellator Middleweight & getting followed by Joe Rogan
3:55-5:58: Expectations vs. Reality of current career accomplishments
5:58-7:50: Getting the call to fight Austin on 8 days notice & being physically prepared to fight
7:50-10:00: Aaron's diet & talking about the Niagara Top Team 
10:00-11:13:Tuesday's striking with Don & the grueling practices that the team endures
11:13-12:06: A day in the life of Aaron Jeffrey & the slop
12:06-14:15: Inspirations for Aaron & fighters he looked up to growing up
14:15-16:04:Jeffrey Nutrition & the secret to making weight without restricting calories
16:04-17:35: Coming to Austin Vanderford's defense & the Ariel Helwani MMA show
 17:35-19:30: Dealing with how people treat you post-big win
19:30-21:05: Contracts in MMA how to plan financially with brands/endorsements/sponsors etc.
21:05-22:03: Betting on yourself, making money for friends & what the future holds
22:03-24:59: Magic Spoon, Joe Rogan, Andrew Huberman & Aaron's favorite interviews
24:59-27:10: Aaron's Routines, strategies & methods to stay consistent
27:10-28:51: How to become the next best MMA fighter
28:51-30:35: Revenge of the mullet & getting experience outside of the ring
30:35-31:13: Nose strip business idea thanks to Alex Hormozi & getting Jeffrey sponsored
31:13-32:15: Diet, sleep, eating, exercise and not looking for the magic pill
32:15-33:08: Aaron's biggest piece of advice for the next gen of athletes
33:08-34:36: Outro

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