199. ”Ultimate Fighter” To Unbound XL, Vince Murdock Is Moving Forward Through Adversity

What does it take to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and live life to its fullest? In this episode on the Dialed Health podcast, I sit down with Vince Murdock, a professional MMA fighter and founder of Enjoy Cycling Club to discuss this exact thing. Vince shares his incredible journey of resilience, from facing a life-threatening brain condition to competing in the UFC and taking on ultra-endurance cycling events. 

We discuss life’s challenges and setbacks and how to turn them into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. We also discuss brain surgery, his transition to cycling during recovery, and the founding of Enjoy Cycling Club.

Vince Murdock is a professional MMA fighter and founder of Enjoy Cycling Club from Michigan who overcame significant adversity to pursue his dreams. After being diagnosed with Moya Moya, a rare brain condition that required surgery, Vince defied expectations by returning to fighting within a year and later competing in the UFC. During his recovery, he discovered a passion for cycling that led him to create Enjoy Cycling Club, a community-focused group that encourages people to challenge themselves and discover their potential. 

Find more from Vince Murdock:

Instagram: @vincemurdock

Website: https://enjoycyclingclub.com/ 

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Website: https://dialedhealth.com/ 

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What We Discuss: 

00:00 - Vince's background in Michigan

05:00 - Getting into MMA and moving to California

14:00 - Discovery of Moya Moya brain condition

21:00 - Brain surgery and recovery process

31:00 - Transition to cycling during recovery

36:00 - Founding of Enjoy Cycling Club

42:00 - Return to fighting and UFC experiences

50:00 - Unbound XL ultra-endurance cycling event

56:00 - Recent UFC fight and reflections on competing

1:04:00 - Philosophy on challenging oneself and living fully