What Hones You Show

In Episode 22 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC welterweight staple Neil Magny to discuss what true work ethic and athletic longevity look like at the highest level. This conversation avoids the usual combat sports hype to examine the internal standards required to stay employed, focused, and healthy across more than a decade in the UFC.

Magny shares his evolution from a regimented milit...

In Episode 21 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes for a wide-ranging conversation about the people, experiences, and internal standards that have shaped his career.

The conversation moves from Blaydes’ early days in Chicago and his transition into MMA to his relationship with Trevor, the evolution of their training environment, and what it means to invest in the peo...

In Episode 20 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with long-time friend and Factory X head coach Marc Montoya for an unfiltered, deep-dive discussion on the reality of elite coaching.

This is not a superficial conversation about strategy or fight-week hype. It’s an authentic look at the internal standards, personal sacrifices, and emotional control required to build a sustainable culture in m...

In Episode 19 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with top UFC flyweight contender Brandon "Raw Dawg" Royval for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into high-level combat sports psychology and the realities of elite performance.

This isn't a conversation about viral moments or cheap hype. It is a masterclass in resilience, fight IQ, and internal standards. Royval shares his journey from working overnights...

In Episode 18 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with Chris Camozzi — UFC veteran, former BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion, and one of the most versatile strikers in combat sports — just weeks after he closed out his career.

This isn't a highlight reel conversation. It's a fighter's honest account of what retirement actually feels like: the relief of no longer wondering who's next, th...

In Episode 17 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo are joined in the studio by UFC legends Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje. This isn't a conversation built on superficial hype or promotional fluff. Instead, it is a deeply technical, psychologically grounded exploration of elite performance standards, the realities of championship-level preparation, and the mental framework required to look past chaos and exe...

In Episode 16 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with the legendary Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell to explore the transition from early martial arts discipline to global superstardom.

This is a technical dive into the foundational mindset that helped build the UFC, moving beyond the highlight reels to examine the professional standards required to sustain a Hall of Fame career. The conversation dissec...

In Episode 15 of What Hones You, host Luke Caudillo is joined by UFC lightweight contender Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje as co-host to sit down with NFL legend and multi-time Super Bowl Champion Von Miller. This is not a superficial look at professional sports success. It is a technical masterclass on human connection, elite team building, and the operational standards needed to execute flawlessly under global scrutiny.

In Episode 14 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC legend and future Hall of Famer Kamaru Usman. This isn't a conversation about the highlights; it’s a deep dive into the psychological framework of a champion who refuses to be outworked. Usman discusses the "high guard" he keeps on his personal life, the transition from wrestling to MMA, and the specific moment in his collegiate career where h...

In Episode 13 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo explore a unique dynamic in professional MMA: the father-son partnership of Gilbert and Elijah Smith. This conversation moves past the technicalities of the gym and into the psychological depth of what it means to be a "superstar" with an "it factor" while maintaining the grounded maturity of a family man.

The guests discuss the necessity of the "killer instinct"&mda...

In Episode 12 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC middleweight Cody Brundage to dissect the psychological framework of a modern elite fighter. This conversation moves beyond the standard "fight week" narrative, focusing instead on the internal "gauges" an athlete must monitor to maintain performance under extreme pressure. Brundage opens up about his evolution from a standout wrestler to a...

In Episode 11 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC featherweight Youssef Zalal to dissect the reality of elite-level preparation and the psychological fortitude of the "Moroccan Devil." This isn't a conversation about the glamour of the octagon—it is a technical exploration of what it means to be a professional athlete who has faced the ultimate setback and returned stronger.

Zalal sh...

In Episode 10 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with a cornerstone of the Colorado MMA scene: Duane “Bang” Ludwig. This is a deep dive into the evolution of a fighter who transitioned from a record-setting knockout artist to one of the most respected coaches in the sport.

The conversation moves past the surface of highlight reels to explore the psychological architecture of elite perf...

In Episode 9 of The What Hones You Show, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC contender Maycee "The Future" Barber to examine what real growth looks like inside a fighting career.

This is not a conversation about hype or momentum. It’s about discipline. About recalibration. About learning how to rebuild your approach when the sport forces you to evolve. Barber shares insight into the mindset shifts that come wit...

In Episode 8 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with UFC lightweight Drew Dober to examine what sustained performance actually looks like inside one of the toughest divisions in MMA.

This is not a conversation about highlight reels. It’s about process. About understanding violence without being controlled by it. About building a career on consistency, preparation, and the ability to show up—fig...

In Episode 7 of What Hones You, Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with Jorge Santiago, a veteran of the sport whose career spans multiple eras of mixed martial arts.

From the early days of Brazilian martial arts to competing in major organizations around the world, Santiago represents a generation of fighters who helped shape the foundation of modern MMA.

This conversation explores what it takes to stay relevant, discipline...

In Episode 6 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo sit down with Dustin Jacoby for a direct conversation about resilience, reinvention, and long-term performance inside the UFC. Jacoby’s path isn’t linear. From early UFC setbacks to a kickboxing career overseas, and then back again to reestablish himself among elite light heavyweights, his story reflects a truth many fighters avoid: growth require...

In Episode 5 of What Hones You, co-hosts Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo lead a focused conversation on performance mindset, fight IQ, and the internal standards required to compete in the UFC. Fares Ziam takes us on a journey inside one of the sport’s most demanding divisions, becoming the lens for a deeper discussion on discipline, composure, and deliberate preparation.

Trevor brings the technical coaching per...

In this episode of What Hones You, the conversation moves from creation to application—into the mindset of a fighter who refuses to leave growth to chance.

Cory Sandhagen sits down with Trevor Wittman and Luke Caudillo to break down what discipline really looks like at the highest level of the UFC. Motivation. Grit. Discipline.

They talk about intention in preparation. Choosing discomfort on purpose. And building a style root...