In this episode of The Dumbest Guy in the Room, we sit down with Former Philadelphia police officer, UFC heavyweight Chris Daukaus, and now co-owner of The Forge MMA in the #Parkwood section of Philadelphia, PA!

We talk about what it actually takes to stay calm when things go sideways—inside the Octagon, on the street, and in everyday life. From fighting at the highest level of MMA to building discipline and culture in a Philly neighborhood where kids are often one decision away from greatness—or one decision away from doing something dumb forever.

This conversation isn’t about hype. It’s about environment over motivation, discipline over ego, and why the right room can change the trajectory of a life.

We cover:

UFC heavyweight fighting and preparation

Philadelphia MMA culture

Decision-making under pressure

Building confidence through #jiu-jitsu

Raising standards for kids and young men

Why calm beats chaos

How culture shapes outcomes more than motivation

How the wins and losses shape your identity throughout life.

If you’re interested in #MMA, #UFC, #Philly culture, #discipline, #leadership, #fatherhood, or building something that lasts, this episode is for you.

Don’t forget to check out The Forge located in the Parkwood Shopping Center and you can find them on Instagram.

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CJ Orr joins the podcast to discuss dreams, success, failure, and overcoming life's obstacles.  

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Nick Ferdinand is an athletic trainer and former professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013 and is now the owner and head strength coach of NF Sports Strength.   

Nick joins the podcast to discuss dreams, success, failure, and overcoming life's obstacles.   

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