ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it take to become a professional fighter without a major gym, elite coaches, or a full fight camp behind you?
In this episode of Recess Ruckus Ringside, Bobby Casey sits down with Robert Fichtner, and Richard Gadburry.
Robert is a professional bare-knuckle fighter, professional boxer, and MMA competitor from Liberal, Kansas.Robert shares how he went from training largely on his own to competing in professional combat sports, balancing fatherhood, work, and the realities of chasing big goals from a small town. He discusses the mental side of fighting, overcoming fear before stepping into the ring, and why he believes he belongs among the best bare-knuckle fighters in the country.
The conversation also takes an unexpected turn into UFC, BKFC, boxing culture, fight promotion, injuries, fighter psychology, and the sacrifices required to pursue combat sports at a high level.
Plus, Richard Gadburry joins the discussion to provide updates on the Kansas fight scene, Golden Gloves boxing, upcoming events, and his newest project, The Neutral Corner, aimed at supporting fighters as they prepare for competition.
In This Episode:
• Robert Fichtner's journey into MMA, boxing, and bare-knuckle fighting • Training as a self-taught fighter in small-town Kansas • The mindset needed to compete in combat sports • Fear, nerves, and life before a fight • BKFC rankings and future goals • Calling out BKFC Top-10 contender Chauncey Wilson • UFC, boxing, and the current fight landscape • Golden Gloves updates and local fight news
If you enjoy stories about determination, competition, combat sports, and athletes pursuing their dreams, this episode is for you.
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