Episode 2 - from club doors to bare knuckle fights/ Gaz's journey with MMA, addiction, and building a MMA empire

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Fighting to recover podcast, we sit down with Gaz — a former head doorman turned MMA gym owner, fight promoter, and mentor. From bare-knuckle scraps with traveller friends in hay bales, to promoting his own shows in sold-out venues, Gaz’s story is as raw as it gets. We talk about his rise through violence, discipline, and loyalty… His experiences with alcoholism in the family, and how that shaped his mindset… Helping his friends come off heavy drugs, and even supporting a coach through relapse and recovery… All while running a successful gym alongside his fiancé, a CrossFit champion. This isn’t just about fighting — it’s about redemption, brotherhood, and rebuilding from the inside out. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Life as a head doorman in the city’s wildest clubs Bare-knuckle fights in hay bales and the traveller fight scene Battling the shadow of family addiction and alcoholism Building a gym community from the ground up Helping others through addiction, relapse, and recovery Promoting MMA events and balancing chaos with purpose The power of discipline, trust, and second chances Plus: a Quick Fire Round to end on a high! 📣 Whether you’re into MMA, Recovery, mental health, gym life, or gritty stories of resilience — this episode is for you. 👇 Let us know in the comments: what part of Gaz’s journey hit the hardest? 🎥 Don’t forget to: ✅ Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Turn on notifications for future episodes #MMA #Podcast #BareKnuckle #AddictionRecovery #CrossFit #FightPromotion #Alcoholism #MentalHealth #FightingSpirit #RealTalk #GymLife #TravellerFights