#68: Last-Minute Call: How I Fought in the UFC with No Warning

EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 54 MIN

#68: Last-Minute Call: How I Fought in the UFC with No Warning

from Elevate with Mets · host Mets Analin

What would you do if the UFC called you, with just 9 days to prepare?This isn’t your typical fighter story. Colby Thickenesse was folding laundry after a long security shift when he got the message that would flip his world upside down: “We need you in the UFC cage. Now.” No eight-week camp. No warning. Just a shot at the big leagues and a ticking clock.In this episode, Colby pulls back the curtain on:The chaos of going from everyday life to the UFC spotlight overnightTraining with legends like Alexander Volkanovski and the wild behind-the-scenes scrambleBattling through brutal weight cuts, staff infections, and “Bali belly” all before stepping into the cageThe mental warfare and raw determination it took to say yes when most would say noThe real, unfiltered truth about what it takes to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityIf you think you know what it takes to make it in the fight game, think again. This is a story of grit, guts, and going all-in when the world is watching.Ready for the most unpredictable UFC journey you’ve ever heard? Hit play now and get inspired to chase your own impossible.Like, comment, and subscribe for more real fight stories and behind-the-scenes action!

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