Cutman Brad Tate: UFC Fighters & Coaches Break Down the Mental Game

n this debut episode of Wrappin’ With Tate, host Cutman Brad Tate sits down for a powerful roundtable conversation that goes far beyond wins, losses, and fight night highlights.

Featuring: UFC fighters Melissa Croden & Mansur Abdul-Malik, Brian Butler-Au (CEO, SuckerPunch Entertainment), UFC coach Justin Adams, and UFC legends Rashad Evans & Din Thomas.

The group dives deep into the mental, emotional, and spiritual reality of fighting — the part fans don’t see. From the tension of waiting for the call, to the release of finally stepping into the UFC, to the brutal honesty of why fighters do what they do, this conversation captures the heart of combat sports.