Marc Montoya - is a world-renowned UFC coach, Head Coach and Owner of Factory X Muay Thai / MMA / BJJ, accomplished martial artist, avid bowhunter and fly fisherman, devoted father, mentor, writer, and public speaker. With more than two decades of experience training, fighting, and teaching in the Denver area, Marc has helped shape some of the world’s top mixed martial artists and continues to be one of the most respected coaches in combat sports. Marc was nominated for 2018 Coach of the Year by the World MMA Awards and is a two-time Colorado MMA Awards Coach of the Year (2012 & 2014). Beyond the cage, Marc is known for his disciplined leadership, thoughtful approach to personal growth, and commitment to developing not just elite fighters—but well-rounded human beings. Through his writing and public speaking, he shares insights on mindset, resilience, leadership, faith, and navigating adversity both in sport and in life. In this episode, Coach Marc Montoya sits down with Bobby Marshall in The Mountain Side studio for a wide-ranging conversation covering a winning-and-learning mindset, UFC and MMA culture, coaching at the highest level, mentorship, faith, reading and books, overcoming cancer, family and friendships, outdoor ethics, bowhunting, fly fishing, and the deeper lessons found through discipline, struggle, and connection to the outdoors. This is a powerful and authentic conversation with one of the most influential coaches in MMA—offering wisdom that extends far beyond the sport. Please subscribe, like, and follow The Mountain Side Podcast on social media for updates on new episodes, events, and future releases.

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#244 Coach Marc Montoya - UFC & MMA Coach / Factory X