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Denise Kielhotlz for the win...! The loser demanded a rematch, but in kickboxing lol.

Kind of ridiculous considering she got knocked down.

 

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It’s pretty clear Demetrius was gonna goto One no matter though. He woulda fought out his contract if anything, but no way he was gonna resign

Plus the UFC may have gotten their money's worth in how Askren helped Masvidal's fame explode. They've got a KO highlight for the rest of eternity and that knee took Masvidal to another level of fame. They never knew how to promote Johnson anyway.
 

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Fam, I'm really happy with how this episode came out and it's pure fight talk. A few months back two of my friends bought a gym. Dane had trained as a boxer his whole life, competing in the NJ Diamond Gloves tournament at one point and Will had spent years learning Gracie Jiu Jitsu. So now a couple of months into their growth, they stopped by and did an interview for my podcast that I think combat sports heads could appreciate...especially if you've ever contemplated becoming an instructor or going further and opening a school.



Here's time stamps as we covered a gang of Combat Sports related topics across the board

What is Combat Fit Club 3:30 - (the gym my boys opened)
The Bully 6:50 - (Dane and Will were teaching a bullied student without knowing until his mom came in to thank them within weeks of the kid joining)
North South 15:55 - (Awkward BJJ positions for newcomers)
Will's journey 18:45 - (how he became an enthusiast)
Fugazi instructors 22:05 - (McDojo Instructors and the utility of self-defense vs sport training)
Knight vs Lobov 24:25 - (how Dane gained newfound respect for the sport watching Knight's adjustments)
Bare Knuckle Boxing 26:00 - (a broader discussion of BKB from a Boxer's perspective)
Striking in MMA 40:50 - (Now a boxer's perspective on MMA Striking)
Training lil killers 42:10 - (Young students learning to be tough but disciplined)
Jason Knight bathroom brawl 45:45 - (A viral clip of Knight fighting two dudes in a bathroom stall discussed)
Dane has Spidey sense 53:00 - (Dane can spot trouble coming a mile away)
Jhan Boom will call the cops 54:50 - (Jhan Boom is too old to get mixed up in someone else's scraps)
Being real is a disadvantage 55:50 - (the disadvantages and advantages of refusing to play politics or humor people)
 

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Khabib is saying that his contract is signed for Ferguson in April and in Brooklyn. We may finally get Ferguson/Khabib and it's gonna be in NYC which is great for me but I really hope the commission doesn't find a way to screw this one up...
 

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Khabib is saying that his contract is signed for Ferguson in April and in Brooklyn. We may finally get Ferguson/Khabib and it's gonna be in NYC which is great for me but I really hope the commission doesn't find a way to screw this one up...
Let's not jinx it breh.

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Especially if he doesn't learn proper defense.

I know MVP likes his style - but it's just going to lead to vicious KOs on his part against top competition.

that's not what he lost, he tried to stand straight up off the ground lmao, when he was suppose to lay on his back until he had room to stand up, or kick with his legs to create space, he made a mental mistake
 

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that's not what he lost, he tried to stand straight up off the ground lmao, when he was suppose to lay on his back until he had room to stand up, or kick with his legs to create space, he made a mental mistake
I know why he lost breh - I saw the fight lol

I wasn't referencing THAT fight - I'm speaking on his future fights

His striking is good, but he'll eventually get caught STANDING.
 

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Something always goes wrong on NYC cards

Hope that's not the case for Khabib vs Ferguson

even though this is the fifth time it's been booked :merchant:

The last one was so damned close to getting through without an issue and then the ringside doctor came in during the biggest fight of the damned card and arguably the year :mjcry:. I've been saying the NYSAC just needs time to adjust since they got in late but it's been a tough ride.
 
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