UFC Strawweight Bobby Brundage EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
- Kelly Meissgeier
- Oct 16, 2025
- 2 min read
In this episode of the Rear Naked Truth Podcast, UFC fighters and MMA power couple Bobby Brundage and Cody Brundage sit down for a raw and unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to build a life together inside one of the most demanding sports in the world.
From The Ultimate Fighter to the UFC, Bobby and Cody walk through how they each found MMA, the gym environments that shaped their paths, and the early moments that defined their careers. They speak candidly about how fighting has influenced their relationship, their identities, and the way they approach partnership both inside and outside the cage.
The conversation pulls back the curtain on the realities of professional fight camps. The physical and mental sacrifices required. The frustration and unpredictability of judging. And the constant pressure to perform while navigating injuries uncertainty and public scrutiny. Bobby and Cody also dig into the ongoing debate of wrestling versus striking and explain what actually makes fights exciting from a fighter’s perspective versus how fans often see the sport.
One of the most powerful segments of the episode centers on family. They open up about parenting through adversity, including their daughter’s health journey, and the difficult choices that come with prioritizing family over fame or opportunity. Their honesty highlights the emotional toll of the sport and the strength required to stay grounded when the stakes extend far beyond the cage.
This episode is a rare behind the scenes look at life beyond the spotlight. Two fighters. Two parents. Two partners navigating ambition responsibility and love while chasing success in a brutal profession. It is an honest portrait of resilience commitment and what it truly takes to survive and grow in MMA.

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