The Jesea Lee Show #40 - Zoltan Bathory (Five Finger Death Punch)
Apr 10, 2024
Zoltan Bathory, the guitarist and founding member of Five Finger Death Punch, shares exciting news about his new partnership with UFC for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu league. He discusses the band’s latest single featuring DMX and the challenges of releasing it. Zoltan also dives into the connection between martial arts and music, emphasizing the discipline it brings to both fields. As they gear up for an eagerly awaited tour with Marilyn Manson, he reflects on the journeys of artists overcoming personal struggles.
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Pro Grappling On UFC Fight Pass
- Jiu-jitsu is rapidly growing and audiences now understand the rules enough to support broadcasts.
- Zoltan moved the Professional Grappling Federation to Las Vegas and secured UFC Fight Pass streaming to raise visibility.
Prize Money Professionalizes Grappling
- Introducing prize money creates a viable professional path for grapplers who otherwise pay travel and medical costs themselves.
- Zoltan says the prize draws top competitors and forces other promoters to raise standards.
Tour Crew Recruited For Jiu-Jitsu Roots
- Zoltan trains on the road and hires security who are Jiu-Jitsu black belts to ensure discipline and reliability.
- He chooses martial artists for crew roles because their discipline transfers to tour responsibilities.