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This episode of "After The Final Bell", hosted by UFC striking coach Mike Gonzales and YouTube bounty hunter Trevor O'Connor, features guest Jason "The Dragon" Lee, a veteran regional MMA and kickboxing fighter from Colorado. The discussion centered on the physical and mental aftermath of a high-adrenaline fight career, covering topics from brutal historical training methods—like the "car accident four days a week" sparring and "gym wars" with contemporaries like Shane Carwin—to the challenge of cutting weight, which ultimately led to Jason's preferred and successful transition to kickboxing at his natural walking weight. Jason recounted his journey fighting the "who's who" of the region, including a fight where Jeremy Kimble broke his leg, and spoke about the necessary philosophical shift from training to be the biggest to training for maximum life-long effectiveness and preparedness.

A central point of the conversation was the shared health issues faced by the older athletes, specifically the need for testosterone supplementation to combat low levels caused by years of high-level athletic stress, which significantly improved their energy and mental well-being. Most profoundly, Jason shared the long-term impact of fighting trauma on his vision, describing how nerve damage has caused a form of blindness that prevents him from seeing his daughter’s face clearly, yet he maintains hope for future medical solutions. Both Jason and Trevor O'Connor also discussed their struggles with tinnitus and low-end hearing loss, with Trevor noting that wearing modern hearing aids has been instrumental in helping to reconnect his brain's neural pathways.

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In episode 86 of After The Final Bell, UFC striking coach Mike Gonzalez and YouTube bounty hunter Trevor Okconor dive into life after the fight — where adrenaline fades, and real life begins. The guys kick things off with a hilarious rant about UFC Perth, bad judging, and why some referees seem straight out of “clown college.” From there, the conversation spirals into cooking disasters, July turkey dinners, and the great debate over whose signature dish actually exists. Between laughs, they question how banks could ever hand someone $500 million in cash, imagine how many Brinks trucks that would take, and joke about the logistics of storing money in a football field-sized vault. They also get real about rising rent prices, family life, and the small joys that matter most once the gloves come off. Packed with humor, insight, and authentic conversation, this episode captures exactly what makes After The Final Bell such a fan favorite — real stories, real laughs, and a no-filter look at life beyond the octagon.

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This episode of “After The Final Bell,” hosted by UFC striking coach Mike Gonzales and YouTube bounty hunter Trevor O'Connor, introduces the podcast as a look into life after an adrenaline-fueled career has ended. Much of the conversation revolves around Trevor O'Connor’s experiences with the video game Rust, which he is playing with his friends, Matthew and Will. Trevor describes the game as a more adult, survival-based version of Minecraft and shares his frustration with “offline raiding” in public servers, which led him to create a private, invite-only server where players agree not to attack bases unless the owner is logged in. They also discuss the hosts' professional lives, including an update on Mike Gonzales’ fighter, Tatsudo, who is right on track with his recovery and scheduled to fight again in December. This leads to a commentary on the current state of the UFC, including the diminishing box office appeal of Conor McGregor and the notable lack of American champions across multiple weight classes. Wrapping up the episode, the hosts touch on the 27th anniversary of Google, early tech adoption, and the missed opportunity of early Bitcoin investment, before Trevor O'Connor shares a detailed, unexecuted business concept for a tattoo parlor with a large, entertaining waiting area (complete with a PlayStation and foosball table) designed to keep the customers’ waiting friends happy.

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On this episode UFC striking coach Mike Gonzalez and YouTube bounty hunter Trevor O'Connor, explores life after adrenaline-fueled careers, delving into the challenges and adventures that follow. In this episode, Mike and Trevor engage in a candid, free-flowing conversation that touches on personal anecdotes, societal observations, and frustrations with modern culture. They discuss domestic quirks, like Trevor’s wife hiding his kitchen gadgets due to limited counter space, and Mike and his wife JJ's attempts to reduce social media use after noticing excessive screen time. The hosts express dismay at the lack of community in urban settings compared to the tight-knit, helpful nature of rural Archer City, Texas, where neighbors assist without expecting anything in return. They also critique the polarization on social media, particularly the insensitivity surrounding tragic events like assassinations, highlighting how people celebrate or dismiss such events without empathy. The conversation critiques the inconsistency in consequences for free speech, citing examples like Roseanne Barr’s cancellation versus Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension for controversial remarks. They lament the exploitation of welfare systems and the decline of genuine community support, contrasting it with the selflessness they observed in rural areas. The episode wraps up with lighter plans for a group haunted house adventure, blending humor and camaraderie.

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The episode of After The Final Bell, hosted by UFC striking coach Mike Gonzales and YouTube bounty hunter Trevor O'Connor, features guest Joey Fritz, a mental and performance coach, to discuss the critical importance of psychology for high-level athletes. Joey, a former Marine with a master's in sports psychology, practices performance psychology, recognizing that much of his work is less about specific sports skills and more about life coaching, helping fighters become more resilient and manage anxieties that impact their performance both inside and outside the cage. A central topic of the conversation is the complexity of the fear of success. The hosts and Joey identify this as a form of self-sabotage, which often stems from feeling undeserving or from the overwhelming pressure of constantly having to be "that good" after a major achievement.

The co-hosts and Joey detailed the intricacies of effective coaching, noting that a coach's tone and demeanor are vital, especially when working with female athletes, where even small emotional exchanges can be amplified. Crucially, effective cornering relies on providing positive, active instruction—telling the athlete what to do (e.g., "throw the jab") rather than what not to do (e.g., "stop moving backward")—to ensure clarity in a high-stress moment. They lauded cornering specialist Trevor Whitman for his masterful ability to use minimal, encouraging words based on reading his athlete's body language. The discussion highlighted that truly successful athletes, such as Cory, continually evolve and adapt their style after every fight, contrasting with those who stall their careers by fighting defensively "not to lose" or sticking rigidly to outdated winning formulas.

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The "After The Final Bell" podcast, hosted by UFC striking coach Mike Gonzales and YouTube bounty hunter Trevor O'Connor, explores the transition from an adrenaline-fueled career to "real life" after the spotlight fades. In this episode, the hosts, also referencing Jason and Scott Riley of [suspicious link removed], discuss O'Connor's recent working trip to a hunting ranch in Texas. They contrast the permissive building and utility laws in rural Texas—where building permits, blueprints, and even an electricity tap (if within 60 feet of the road) are notably absent or free—with the heavily regulated environment of Colorado. The conversation shifts to the stark difference in community values, highlighting a strong sense of mutual aid and genuine helpfulness in Texas, exemplified by neighbors readily assisting with a broken-down skid steer without expecting anything in return. This contrasts with what the hosts perceive as a transactional, score-keeping culture in Colorado. O'Connor describes the experience in Texas as a welcome disconnect from the negativity and constant connectivity of the outside world, finding a simpler, more community-focused way of life among the locals, which he deeply appreciates.

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In this episode of "After The Final Bell," hosts Mike Gonzales and Trevor O'Connor discuss a range of topics, emphasizing the importance of jiu-jitsu, particularly for law enforcement. They highlight how jiu-jitsu changes a person's mindset, making them less reliant on firearms in confrontations and more inclined to de-escalate with physical control. The hosts lament the lack of required jiu-jitsu training for police officers and share an anecdote about humbling new police cadets by disarming them in a controlled training environment.

The conversation also touches on the hosts' experiences with shooting ranges, discussing the risks of public ranges versus private ones and the skill required for long-distance and combat shooting. They share personal shooting anecdotes, including how a friend, Kristen, was able to hit a target from 250 yards away.

In a lighter turn, the hosts discuss their interests in nature and travel, mentioning their desire to see the Northern Lights and the Redwood forests. The episode concludes with a brief, more politically charged discussion about state-level politics and the misuse of public funds, particularly referencing the governors of California and Colorado.

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In this episode of "After The Final Bell" a podcast hosted by Mike Gonzales and Trevor O'Connor, the episode features a discussion on life after high-stakes careers like military service and professional fighting. The hosts, joined by guest Jimmy McCulloch, delve into the challenges of transitioning to "real life."

A significant portion of the conversation focuses on the U.S. military. They discuss how inadequate leadership and improper physical training can lead to debilitating injuries for service members, ultimately contributing to a high rate of military disability claims. The hosts and their guest express concern that many veterans who are not genuinely disabled are claiming benefits, which burdens the system and makes it more difficult for those with severe combat injuries to receive the care they desperately need. The discussion touches on the mental toll of service, suggesting that a veteran's mindset before deployment is a key factor in their ability to cope with the hardships of combat.