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Jon Jones | UFC Antitrust Suit Breakdown | Petr Yan v Sandhagen | Punchin In Podcast Ep. 13 Oct 06, 2021

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In this episode we recap UFC FN 193, provide a detailed breakdown of the ongoing UFC antitrust / class action litigation, Jon Jones's status, and handicap some of the bigger fights coming up.

0:00:00
0:00:10 Intro - New Format
0:0:53 We discuss UFC FN 193 Marreta v Johnny Walker
0:03:49 Kyle Daukaus / Kevin Holland No contest controversy
0:08;00 Eye Pokes / Fouls / Illegal Knees
0:11:40 Judging in MMA
0:14:08 UFC Antitrust / Class Action Lawsuit In-Depth Breakdown and Analysis
0:52:44 Fighter Pay
0:53:12 Revenue Sharing
0:53:46 Collective Bargaining Agreements - Fighter Union Meeting
0:55:52 Jon Jones Allegations, Charges, Career
1:07:34 Betting Picks, Parlays, Strategies
1:19:00 Petr Yan v Cory Sandhagen
1:24:12 Tai Tuivasa v Walt Harris
1:25:58 Justin Gaethje v Michael Chandler
1:29:55 Sean Strickland v Luke Rockhold
1:33:24 Wrap up

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UFC / Bellator Fighters Tony Gravely & Danny Sabatello | Ep. 12 Sep 29, 2021

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UFC's Tony Gravely and Bellator's Danny Sabatello join us for an in-depth interview about their life growing up, wrestling, turning professional and much more.

0:00:00
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:02 Tony's background: Virginia, TKD and Wrestling
0:04:04 Danny's background: Chicago, Purdue, Wrestling, Partying
0:11:24 How folk style wrestling influenced them
0:16:00 Humbling experience
0:20:03 Transitioning over to MMA
0:27:08 Training at American Top Team
0:34:04 Sabatello unleashed
0:37:15 Tony chips in
0:39:47 Leveling up
0:44:20 Tony's MMA path
0:46:38 Danny's MMA path
0:53:20 Merab Dvalishvili
0:55:17 Tony's last UFC fight
1:03:34 Danny processing his only loss
1:11:43 Evolution of this sport (MMA)
1:20:40 Danny's (fighting) style
1:24:40 Being a pro
1:28:50 What pisses them off...
1:32:43 Cutting weight
1:40:20 Next fight for Danny?
1:40:45 Signing the flag
1:42:09 Deep dish pizza
1:44:07 We talk gambling, MMA betting tips and a little college football
2:08:00 Thanks to all of you!

A Sit Down With Paige VanZant & Austin Vanderford | Episode 11 Sep 21, 2021

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An in-depth interview with undefeated Bellator standout Austin Vanderford along with former UFC fighter and Dancing With The Stars contestant Paige VanZant. Both share their unique stores as they talk about growing up, their careers, and what's on the horizon for them.

0:00;00 Into
0:00:11 Interview starts
0:01:53 Paige's background
0:02:45 Ken Shamrocks gym
0:04:44 First fight
0:06:53 Austin's background
0:08:33 On to Uncle Chael's
0:14:08 Pressure to stay undefeated
0:16:00 Dana White Contender Show
0:18:28 Hating on Austin
0::23:50 How they ended up in Florida and ATT.
0:26:20 Austin talks about his special training partner
0:32:02 DWTS
0:35:10 Transition to bare knuckle boxing
0:41:06 Austins last fight - a war
0:45:30 Emotion watching the other fight
0:47:20 PVZ put on the spot
0:48:04 Preparing for Bellator title
0:55:34 Doing a training camp at 185 and not 170
0:57:20 Paige rocked in training
0:59:31 Staying motivated
1:00:34 The trolls and weird requests
1:05:08 dealing with a loss
1:09:04 slob in the house
1:10:06 The future
1:11:18 Fighting and fantasy football
1:11:52 Hating on Tom Brady
1:12:38 Stupidest purchase
1:14:58 Thick skin
1:20:16 JJ Watt
1:21:21 Nick Jonas
1:22:32 Sliding into DM's
1;24:00 More shenanigans
1:29:41 Separate Betting Video

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Santiago Ponzinibbio: Homeless in Brazil to the UFC | Episode 10 Sep 15, 2021

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UFC fighter Santiago Ponzinibbio discusses his rise in the Argentine MMA scene, traveling to Brazil, being homeless and the numerous setbacks along the way.

A very inspiring story of a fighter with a dream and the will to make it happen.

0:00:00 Into
0:00:10 Interview Starts
0:00:55 His childhood
0:03:12 MMA over soccer
0:06:45 Off to Brazil to find Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
0:08:40 Homeless in Brazil
0:11:10 Training in Florianópolis
0:11:30 3am
0:15:38 Training to get on the TUF show
0:17:00 They tried to kill me
0:18:58 He gets the win but not an easy road.
0:24:22 The Argentine trying out for TUF Brazil.
0:26:30 Making the show - Brazilians not happy
0:31:45 Coaches in the house
0:34:36 Training with Rosimar Palhares "Toquinho"
0:36:33 The real meaning behind Gente Boa
0:38:30 First fight after the show
0:38:55 next move to American Top Team
0:42:30 Starting over again
0:44:35 Getting sick and still fighting
0:47:20 Goes on a 7-fight win streak
0:54:42 The nightmare begins
1:04:31 Another infection - career in jeopardy
1:08:56 First fight back in 26 months
1:14:20 Crazy fight - Fight of the Night - Fight of the Year
1:24:08 I want to fight...
1:27:58 Signing the flag
1:30:24 Betting segment UFC / Bellator
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1:46:02 We're out

World Champs Kyoji & Adriano Moraes Talk MMA, Petr Yan, Mighty Mouse & Training [American Top Team] Sep 08, 2021

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Listen to the championship mindset of World Champion fighters Kyoji Horiguchi (Bellator and RIZIN) and Adriano Moraes (OneFC) as they talk about their respective upbringing in Japan and Brazil, and their path in MMA. They also discuss fighting pound for pound great Demetrious Johnson "Mighty Mouse", Petr Yan, training at American Top Team and what it takes to be a champion. 0:00:02 Intro 0:01:00 Adriano talks fight with DJ "Mighty Mouse" 0:04:30 Adriano training with Kyoji - pure speed 0:07:20 Kyoji talks about his start in martial arts 0:11:50 Karate in MMA 0:15:07 Evolve or die 0:17:38 Gym rats 0:19:00 Championship lifestyle and mindset 0:21:55 best flyweights and bantamweights in the world right here 0:23:58 Kyoji's a free agent - next move 0:30:08 Adriano says Kyoji can not go to OneFC 0:30:33 Adriano's background and start in MMA 0:35:20 How Kyoji and Adriano came to American Top Team 0:38:50 Horiguchi Hall 0:44:08 Training, Lifestyle, Mindset 0:50:55 Hobbies 0:56:20 Kyoji's thoughts on Ciryl Gane 0:57:36 Who Kyoji would like to fight next 0:58:45 Adriano talks about who he would like to fight 0:59:13 Thoughts on Petr Yan 1:01:58 Young talent 1:04:44 Stupidest thing they have bought 1:07:12 Kyoji fighting Tenshin Nasukawa in Kickboxing 1:15:30 Adriano breaks down OneFC's weigh-in process and rules 1;22:35 Hardest Kyoji's ever been punched 1:26:39 hardest Adriano's been hit 1:31:17 What Kyoji and Adriano think before the fight, during the walkout and warming up 1:35:52 Are they fighting by the end of the year? 1:37:00 Signing the flag 1:37:58 Punchin In Wrap up

UFC Vet Pitbull Alves‘ 145k Maserati + Career | MyBookie Shuts Down Dan‘s betting Account | Ep. 8 Sep 02, 2021

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27x UFC veteran Thiago "Pitbull" Alves talks about his career, toughest fights, stupidest purchase, entry into Bare Knuckle Fighting, all his surgeries and transition into coaching.

We also discuss other gym, people trying to poach our fighters and talk about MyBookieAG shutting down Dan's betting account.

00:00:02 Introduction
00:00:40 The start of The Pitbull
00:02:10 First MMA fight against Gleison Tibau
00:03:35 Inquires about coming to American Top Team
00:04:10 Detours to Chute Boxe
00:08:23 Pitbull arrives 2003
00:08:36 Ballroom dancer!
00:10:00 19 years old, $40 and two words
00:13:44 First MMA fight in the U.S.
00:15:12 Quick Monson story before fight
00:21:58 Partying like a Rockstar
00:24:13 Evolution of our gym through the years
00:28:44 Stepping into coaching
00:41:00 13 Surgeries
00:46:35 Defining moment in career
00:50:00 Dana White helps out
00:53:35 Stupidest purchase
01:01:25 The shit starts
01:08:28 Guy tries to buy our team
01:12:35 Blackzilians owner offers ATT fighters money to leave team
01:26:51 5% training fee
01:33:33 Transition from MMA to Bare Knuckle Boxing
01:39:43 Next step
01:46:03 Dan gets banned from MyBookieAG
02:04:21 Talk a little college football: Canes v Bama, FSU v Notre Dame
02:14:30 Wrap-up

UFC Fighter Pedro Munhoz Talks Aldo, Yan, & Future Plans | Brock Lesnar Story & History of ATT Flag | Ep. 7 Aug 26, 2021

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UFC fighter Pedro Munhoz discusses his past fights with Jimmie Rivera, Rob Font, and the legend Jose Aldo. Also, what it was like to have former champs Petr Yan training with the team, his start in MMA and his future plans.

We also discuss how our flag came to be, what it means to the team, and how it ties into Brock Lesnar's UFC fight.

Last up, we discuss betting tips and strategies for the upcoming PFL and UFC events.

00:00:04 Into
00:00:38 Background
00:07:20 Pedro goes to Blackhouse MMA
00:17:22 Looks up to UFC legends Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar
00:17:58 His style
00:25:12 Talks about his guillotine / choke
00:32:10 How he processes a loss
00:36:30 Who rang his bell
00:38:00 Cody Garbrandt fight
00:40:10 War with Jimmie Rivera
00:41:28 Thoughts on Jose Aldo
00:51:20 We discuss MMA scoring and judging
01:33:00 Cory Sandhagen / T.J. Dillashaw fight
01:03:14 Petr Yan v. Aljamian Sterling fight
01:09:45 Some up and comers at the gym
01:14:44 Coaching
01:20:45 Move to Flyweight
01:32:00 Signs the flag
01:33:37 Pedro's love for the team
01:34:25 The history of our flag
01:38:33 Brock cuts an epic promo
01:41:46 We talk betting tips and strategy
01:50:35 The opening of ATT in Happy Valley, PA. Bo Nickal, Anthony Cassar, Cael, Taylor, Nolf, Snyder, RBY....
02:04:28 A big thanks for all the support

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Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher Talks Murder Trial, War, Trump, Afghanistan & MMA Aug 19, 2021

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Retired Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher talks his time on the Teams, his murder trial, and the charges brought against him. He also discusses his deployments overseas, the current state of Afghanistan, and MMA.

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https://theeddiegallagher.com/
https://pipehitterfoundation.org/

00:00:04 Intro
00:00:45 "The Man In The Arena"
00:06:55 Story background
00:07:27 Orders to clear Mosul
00:10:22 Rumblings of discontent start
00:13:03 Accusation of stabbing ISIS prisoner
00:15:27 ISIS the most brutal
00:18:46 We have a video / Investigation begins
00:20:37 House gets raided - guns out
00:25:27 Platoon rated best
00:28:45 Deck is stacked
00:31:15 Non-profit steps in. Another fight ensues
00:36:20 Charges come down
00:40:21 Power Bar, Red Bull, sunglasses and a picture
00:46:45 Andrea Gallagher and Eddie's brother get involved
00:47:55 Trump tweets
00:53:28 Pipe Hitter Foundation
1:03:27 Lies spread to the White House
1:07:06 Spyware
1:14:00 Prosecutions witness admits killing ISIS prisoner
1:20:50 Reputation
1:23:58 Lawsuit against the military
1:27:00 No regrets
1:29:35 Thoughts on Afghanistan
1:37:10 ROE changed
1:41:07 Bureaucracy in the military
1:41:55 PC culture in the military
1:48:30 China
1:50:05 Worst conditions
1:53:55 MMA
2:02:00 Signs the flag
2:03:54 PFL fights
2:05:34 We talk betting picks and strategy
2:18:13 Who makes it through BUD/S
2:20:25 Gym warriors
2:21:33 Breaking point
2:24:37 training, guns, working out, the book, wrap up

Former UFC Champ Andrei Arlovski | EXPLOSIVE Story [PRIDE FC] and prominent fighter kicked off team. Aug 12, 2021

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A candid an eye opening interview with former UFC champion heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski. We discuss the past weekend's fights and his thoughts on UFC heavyweights Ciryl Gane, Francis Ngannou, and Fedor. Andrei also shares for the first time the story behind, "How taste my pee pee."

We also drop two EPIC stories. An explosive old MMA story from PRIDE FC and in a surprising twist of events, we share a gym story where we kicked a prominent fighter off the team. Plus, we get into some quick betting thoughts and strategies and wrap things up.

0:00:00 Intro
0:00:40 Andrei Arlovski
0:01:11 Thoughts on Gane
0:02:23 Gane vs Ngannou
0:05:28 Andrei shares his training background.
0:07:45 Story behind the "Fang" mouthpiece
0:19:00 Thoughts on Fedor
0:20:29 PED's / USADA
0:28:15 Who he enjoys watching fight.
0:29:10 Andrei walks into American Top Team
0:33:50 Working w/ Mike Brown and Steve Mocco
0:35:25 The Tim Sylvia story: "How taste my pee pee"
0:40:07 Hardest hitter he's ever faced
0:43:52 First MMA fight
0:46:30 Acting in movies
0:53:32 Interview wraps up
0:54:00 Behind the scenes PRIDE FC story
01:01:18 Gym story: Fighter kicked off team. Thiago Silva, Kimbo Slice, Marcus Aurelio
01:20:33 Rules of betting. Strategy to follow.
01:31:37 Betting picks.
01:35:20 We wrap it up and drop next weeks special guest.
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3x NCAA Wrestling Champ Bo Nickal Talks His Career, Olympics and Transition to MMA Aug 05, 2021

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3x NCAA wrestling stand out Bo Nickal, discusses his career at Penn State, men's Freestyle Olympic team, his transition to MMA and the opening of his new gym in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania.
We also break down last weeks main event fight in Bellator: A.J. McKee vs Patricio "Pitbull" Freire

Pillars of a sound betting strategy, a few picks we like on this weeks card and a couple of old school stories involving an MMA legend!

0:00:00 Intro
0:00:32 Bo Nickal discusses his wrestling career, high school in Texas and on to Penn State
0:10:38 Cael Sanderson - Be the best you can be
0:12:45 Transition to MMA
0:14:50 Opening new gym in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania.
0:21:00 Best styles that translate for MMA
0:24:18 Bo breaks down the men's Olympic freestyle team.
0:25:55 Folkstyle to International
0:28:12 Thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov
0:34:22 Timetable to start MMA
0:35:12 Pipeline of talent to fight
0:37:27 American Top Team is the Penn State of MMA
0:42:20 We discuss the A.J. McKee vs Patricio "Pitbull" Freire Bellator fight
0:46:07 Betting talk: rules for beginners, strategy and parlays
0:55:06 Picks for the week
01:10:20 MMA Heavyweight legend "Minotauro" starts his career in the WEF. John Perretti former UFC matchmaker
01:15:15 Japan MMA: Rings tournament: Babalu, Dan Henderson, Minotauro, Tamura
01:19:35 Wrapping it up

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