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The Fighter’s Formula: Darion Terry on MMA, Comedy, and Resilience
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Guest: Darion Terry – MMA Athlete | 4x Wrestling All-American | 3x IBJJF World Champ | Entertainer | Fitness Coach
Topics: MMA | Wrestling | BJJ | Goal Setting | Discipline | Bouncing Back from Losses | Mindset | Comedy | AI
In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I’m joined by the one and only Darion Terry, a multi-time champion in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, stand-up comic, fitness trainer, and business professional. With 4 All-American wrestling honors, 3 IBJJF world titles, and a deep love for fitness, Darion is the embodiment of discipline, grit, and bounce-back energy.
We talk about his journey through high school wrestling, college sports, how he uses setbacks as fuel, and what it really takes to become a world champion—both mentally and physically. He also opens up about growing up without his father, navigating life transitions, and his unexpected dive into comedy and artificial intelligence.
This is more than just a fight story—it’s a full-circle conversation on how to set big goals, take hits, and come back stronger than ever.
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(0:00) Who is Darion Terry? Breaking into comedy & content creation
(12:00) Growing up without a father, moving from Kansas to California, and family dynamics
(31:00) Wrestling origin story + funny gym moments
(49:00) How high school wrestling shaped his pro career & unexpected competitions
(1:04:00) Bouncing back from losses, becoming a world champ, and goal-setting advice
(1:23:00) Using AI in daily life and future plans
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MMA podcast
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discipline and goal setting
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overcoming setbacks
high school wrestling to professional fighting
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