Welcome to The Grapplers Perspective Podcast, formally The Everyday Perspective! We're your Co-Hosts, Paul and Danny, we're both BJJ fanatics and Health and Fitness Professionals but essentially, everyday blokes. We talk to Grapplers (and occasionally other interesting people) to get their perspective and learn what we can about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Grappling, physical and mental health, fitness and nutrition. - Banter - BJJ and Grappling - Fitness and Nutrition - Men's Physical & Mental Hea ...
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Go in depth with MMA’s most prominent fighters, promoters, trainers and managers from the UFC, Bellator and the other top promotions in the world of #MMA. MMA Junkie Radio is the official radio show and podcast of MMA Junkie (five-time World MMA Awards “Best Media Source” winner). The show broadcasts from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s Race & Sports Book in Las Vegas with hosts, “Gorgeous” George and “Goze." The hosts also cover the big names and events from the world of boxing, pro wres ...
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#70 - Stuart Cooper - The Journey and Insights of Jiu Jitsu's Most Iconic Filmmaker
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1:03:41Send us a text Guest Stuff: Insta - https://www.instagram.com/stuartcooperfilms Films - https://www.youtube.com/user/stuartcooperfilms Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/StuartCooperFilms 00:00 Intro 02:19 Visiting London 07:42 Travelling 13:35 Starting BJJ Films 17:46 Banned from ADCC 23:35 Flo Grappling Paywalls 27:46 Creating Views 35:15 How BJJ …
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Ep. #3563: UFC review, PFL review, Gilbert Burns Interview, Paul Hughes Interview, more
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1:40:25On Episode 3,563, the guys reviewed this weekend’s UFC card and had two interviews as well, Gilbert Burns and Paul Hughes.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3562: UFC preview, PFL talk, Malcolm Wellmaker interview, Dan Ige interview, more
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1:27:56On Episode 3,562, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend. They also had two interviews. The first guest was Dan Ige, who wants to fight Pitbull. The second guest was Malcolm Wellmaker, who just got a viral KO.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#69 - Felipe Pena - How to Develop a Tough Mentality and Be Elite in BJJ Competition
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56:46Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on his rivalry with Gordon and why a 5th match needs to happen, why he wants the Victor Hugo fight, how IBJJF could compete with pro NoGi promotions, his training and competition prep breakdown and much more. Felipe “Preguiça” Pena is a BJJ Black Belt, Weight and Absolute ADCC World Champion, W…
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Ep. #3561: UFC Results, is Ian Garry belt worthy, Phil Davis Interview, more
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1:25:29On Episode 3,561, the guys had the UFC in KC to cover and also spoke to PFL headliner Phil Davis.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3560: UFC Preview, Cub Swanson Interview, Richie Miranda Interview, more
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1:34:20On Episode 3,560, the UFC is back so the guys covered that and the other storylines from the big names in our sport. They also had two guests join the show. First was Cub Swanson, who came on and gave us an update on where he is at, says he’s 60/40 in favor of retirement. Next was Richie Miranda, who just won a belt at LFA and gave the guys his cas…
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#68 - Steven Henshall - BJJ Comp Paying Blue Belts What ADCC Paid Female Champions
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1:30:25Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how and why Ikigai is paying Blue Belts more than ADCC pay females, why black belts are such divas, how the game has evolved, leg locks in the modern game, Steve background training with the Aspinall's and much more. Steven Henshall is the founder of Henshall BJJ and Ikigai Submission Grappl…
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Ep. #3559: DDP may be injured, WrestleMania had a UFC presence, PFL results, Miesha Tate Interview, more
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1:14:36On Episode 3,559, the guys welcomed Miesha Tate onto the show and discussed her upcoming fight. There was no UFC event this weekend but there was WrestleMania, whch had a UFC presence.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3558: Michael Chandler puts out a statement, Yair Rodriguez thinks he’s next, more
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1:13:58On Episode 3,558, only PFL is going this week but a ton of storylines to cover out there, so they hit those pretty hard.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#67 - Elliot Steel - Twisted Testicles and Concussion: A Comics Experience of Jiu Jitsu
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1:54:53Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the time Elliot got horribly injured on the mats, using BJJ against a mugger before getting kissed, BJJ etiquette, the belt system, teenage freaks, cult behaviours and much more. Elliot Steel is a British stand-up comedian and comedy writer, competitive BJJ Blue belt and former, amateur Muay…
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Ep. #3557: UFC 314 review, PFL review, Impa Kasanganay Interview, more
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1:15:34On Episode 3,557, the guys had a big UFC card that they recapped a ton of stuff on. Their guest was Impa Kasanganay, who fights in the main event of PFL this week.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3556: UFC 314 preview, PFL preview, Aaron Pico signs with the UFC, more
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1:08:53On Episode 3,556, UFC 314 is upon us, so the guys broke that down and all the storylines. They also talked a little PFL and GFL.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#66 - PJ Barch - I Was Already A Black Belt When I Really Started Learning Jiu Jitsu
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1:37:19Send us a text Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Sponsors: Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your …
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Ep. #3555: UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1 recaps, Josh Rettinghouse interview, more
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1:08:50On Episode 3,555, George and Goze recap UFC on ESPN 65 and 2025 PFL 1, as well as look ahead to UFC 314, and they welcomed Josh Rettinghouse to the show, who will be fighting Leandro Higo at 2025 PFL 2 this week.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3554: PFL preview, Roman Dolidze Interview, more
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1:09:41On Episode 3,554, the guys discussed PFL tonight, UFC this weekend, and covered all the new matchups announced. They also had an interview with UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze, who wanted to address his situation in the division and the people responding to his call outs.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#65 - Ash Williams - Common BJJ Mistakes That Keep It From Being A Pro Sport
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1:50:32Send us a text Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Sponsors: Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your …
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Ep. #3553: UFC Results, Dan Hardy interview, Jesus Pinedo interview, more
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1:45:36On Episode 3,553, the guys recapped UFC in Mexico and talked all the storylines coming out. They also had two guests join the show, PFL commentator Dan Hardy and fighter Jesus Pinedo.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3552: UFC preview, Ryan Bader leaves PFL, Kelvin Gastelum Interview, more
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51:56On Episode 3,552, the guys previewed the UFC card for this upcoming weekend and welcomed Kelvin Gastelum onto the show.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#64 - Roy Dean - Getting From White to Black Belt in BJJ: What You Need At Each Belt
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1:23:48Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why Roy started creating belt grading demonstrations, what he believes the standards are from white to black belt, what is takes to be a coach and a role model in jiu jitsu, the art of teaching and much more. Roy Dean is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 3rd Degree Black Belt i…
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Ep. #3551: UFC results, Cain Velasquez sentencing, Mario Bautista Interview, more
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1:13:40On Episode 3,551, the guys recapped the UFC event and talked about Cain Velasquez getting his sentence. They also had interviewed Mario Bautista, who will be facing Marlon Vera.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3550: UFC preview, Jon Anik Interview, Kenny Cross Interview, more
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1:29:57On Episode 3,550, the guys previewed this weekend's UFC card and had two guests, UFC commentator Jon Anik & XFC headliner and prospect Kenny Cross. They also went over the news hits.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#63 - Ollie Kelly, Matador - Your Favourite BJJ Athlete Could Be A Swipe Away With New App
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1:20:17Send us a text Support the show Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited, and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/bodyforbjj and https://www.instagram.com/rollingstrongbjj Sponsors: Looking to find, organise or manage seminars? Download Matador today and start finding seminars with your …
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Ep. #3549: UFC results, RDR Interview, Conor McGregor at the White House, Demetrious Johnson Interview, more
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1:28:18On Episode 3,549, the guys went over the UFC card from this past weekend, discussed all the news that came out of the event, and had two guests join the show: Reinier de Ridder & Demetrious Johnson.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3548: RDR vs Bo Nickal, Marc Montoya Interview, Chidi NJokouani interview, more
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1:43:54On Episode 3,548, the guys previewed this weekend’s card and also had an interview with Marc Montoya, the head coach of Factory X, and Chidi Njokouani, who fights this weekend. Lots of other stories broke as well.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#62- Espen Mathiesen - How To Succeed in Competition With One Of Europes Top Grapplers
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1:19:30Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Espen's different training methods, training in Norway, his training breakdown, approach to competition, competition mentality, to Gi or not to Gi, strong opinions on steroids and much more. Espen Mathiesen is a Norwegian BJJ athlete and black belt under José Carlos. Espen became one of the …
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Ep. #3547: Fallout from UFC 313, Josh Thomson interview, more
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1:35:28On Episode 3,547, the guys went over the big PPV from this weekend and all of the storylines coming out of UFC 313. They also talked to Josh Thomson, who came on and talked about that state of MMA today.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3546: UFC PPV Preview, Eric Nicksick Interview, more
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1:18:00On Episode 3,546, the guys went over the big UFC PPV coming up this weekend, promoted the watch along and also talked to Eric Nicksick.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#61 Sebastian Brosche - Why Blue Belts Are Better BJJ Teachers Than Many Black Belts
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1:24:17Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what makes us stiff and how to unlock our bodies, the different approaches to mobility, the best warm up and cool downs, why Blue Belts make such good coaches and much more. Sebastian Brosche is a Swedish-born yoga enthusiast and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eduardo Rios, being als…
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Ep. #3545: UFC results, Danny Sabatello Interview, more
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1:15:16On Episode 3,545, the guys welcome Danny Sabatello onto the show. They also started promoting and going over this coming weekend’s PPV.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3544: UFC preview, Mairon Santos Interview, more
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1:15:18On Episode 3,544, the guys previewed this weekend’s card and went over all of the news bits in MMA. They also interviewed TUF winner Mairon Santos.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#60 - Diren Kartal - I See The Black Belts With No Bum, Get The Most Injuries
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1:26:32Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on how Craig Jones ended up being oiled up in Turkey wrestling, the different personalities in jiu jitsu, if the nerds are good or bad, what the best gym work is to supplement your jiu jitsu, if steroids are ruining our sport and much more. Diren Kartal is a BJJ Purple Belt under Roger Gracie a…
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Ep. #3543: UFC Seattle recap, Danny Barlow interview, more
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55:59On Episode 3,543, the guys recapped the UFC Fight Night 252 card from this past weekend where controversy surrounded Henry Cejudo's technical decision loss to Song Yadong. They also welcomed Danny Barlow to the show ahead of his UFC Fight Night 253 fight. And more!By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3542: UFC preview, Dana White announces big fights, Aaron Pico interview, more
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1:00:46On Episode 3,542, the guys welcome Aaron Pico onto the show. They also previewed the UFC Seattle card and went over all the breaking news Dana White released.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#59 - Ian Daube - Will American Wrestlers Taking Over Jiu Jitsu Change It Forever
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1:19:56Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on why so many American Wrestlers are switching to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, will see an evolution of American Jiu Jitsu or Brazilian Wrestling, the controversy around high level wrestlers competing at coloured belts, what gym work is best for BJJ, how it can be mainstream and much more. Ian Daube i…
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Ep. #3541: UFC Results, Kade Ruotolo Interview, Jason Jackson Interview, more
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1:15:14On Episode 3,541, the guys recapped the UFC event and had two interviews, Jason Jackson of PFL and Kade Ruotolo of ONE.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3540: UFC Fight Night 251 preview, Paul Hughes Interview, Burt Watson Interview, more
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1:07:17On Episode 3,540, the guys had two guests join the show. The first was Paul Hughes, who just came off of an epic fight with Usman Nurmagomedov. The next guest was Burt Watson, who came by to promote his book and talk a little about his fight with cancer. They also talked a little UFC Fight Night 251.…
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#58 - Pat Downey - I'd Smash Nicky Rod, Like In Wrestling, That's Why CJI Protected Him
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46:17Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on and much more. Co-Hosts: Paul Johnson (Glasses) and Danny Allen (Beard) Audio and Video Edited and Produced by Paul Johnson Insta - https://www.instagram.com/pj_fitness and https://www.instagram.com/danny.allenpt Get 15% off XMartial Rash Guards and Apparel via link in our Bio or use: https:…
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Ep. #3539: UFC results, Jake Paul vs Boxing, Khaos Williams Interview, more
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47:25On Episode 3,539, the guys had a PPV to recap. They covered the storylines out of there and then had an interview with UFC Welterweight Khaos Williams.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3538: UFC 312 preview, Jasmine Jasudavicius interview, more
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1:01:18On Episode 3,538, the guys previewed the UFC 312 pay-per-view. Lots of fights have been cancelled. They also had an interview with jasmine Jasudavicius.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#57 - Kyvann Gonzalez - Ecological Dynamics For BJJ Explained Without Scientific Jargon
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1:41:16Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on what Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach is without the scientific jargon, our reaction the debate between Greg Souders, Tom DeBlass and Big Dan, discussion around the common objections and confusions to the approach and much more. Kyvann Gonzalez is BJJ Black Belt, Co-Found…
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Ep. #3537: UFC review, Bryce Mitchell Comments, Conor McGregor Comments, Marc Ratner interview, more
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1:25:39On Episode 3,537, the focus was this weekend’s UFC card but they also had to address the vile comments from Bryce Mitchell and Conor McGregor. Lastly, their guest was UFC Hall of Famer, Marc Ratner.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3536: UFC preview, Jake Paul takes a shot at MMA, Michael Chandler Interview, Ben Rothwell Interview, more
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1:27:32On Episode 3,536, the UFC is back so they guys previewed that card. They also had a couple of interviews. UFC Lightweight, Michael Chandler and BKFC HW Champion, Ben Rothwell join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#56 - Danny Allen - Can Popular Podcaster Become The Best Blue Belt in Britain
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1:36:51Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on Ikigai 6, Danny's upcoming 16 man blue belt tournament for a £5,000 cash prize, his planned fight prep, Danny's competition experience, his upbringing, going from football to BJJ, his thoughts on BJJ politics, how nerds rule the world in BJJ, why strength training is important for BJJ, nutri…
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Ep. #3535: BKFC results, GFL had their draft, Kevin Lee interview, more
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1:15:58On Episode 3,535, the guys talked PFL, GFL and BKFC. They also had Kevin Lee on.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3534: Islam has hand repaired, RDR & Belal Muhammad interviews, more
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1:17:57On Episode 3,534, the guys had two guests. UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad and UFC Middleweight, Reiner de Ridder both join the show.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#55 - Marco Canha - You Can’t Talk To Me About Competition, If You’re Not Competing
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1:39:55Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the evolution of competition, how to prep as an older athlete, different rulesets, new belt standards, if evolution will ruin tradition, Marco's origin story and much more. Marco Canha is a 4th degree Black Belt and the head instructor at Fight Zone London. Marco is a direct product of the o…
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Ep. #3533: UFC 311 review, Chris Wiedan retires, more
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1:07:31On Episode 3,533, the guys went over the first PPV of the year. They recapped the madness before, during and after UFC 311.By MMA Junkie Radio
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Ep. #3532: UFC Preview, RIP Bellator, Rob Font interview, more
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1:25:52On Episode 3,532, the guys have the first UFC PPV of the year coming up so we previewed that and had a guest, Rob Font, who will be fighting Dominick Cruz.By MMA Junkie Radio
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#54 - Greg Souders - BJJ Instructional Shortcuts Are A Lie, All You Need Is Live Work
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1:29:14Send us a text Expect to get the grapplers perspective on the science of Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach (CLA) explained in (near) simple terms, how we learn as humans, Greg's foundational framework, what the key focus of practice should be, how instructional are the biggest lie in jiu jitsu, how good athletes don't make good c…
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Ep. #3531: UFC Results, Khabib gets kicked off a plane, Sean Woodson interview, more
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1:16:28On Episode 3,531, the guys guest was Sean Woodson. They spoke to him and also started to preview the PPV for this weekend.By MMA Junkie Radio
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