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I make TV for @UFC. I make podcast for @AnikFlorianPod. UFC Weigh-In Show bartender. But mostly Frankie's dad.

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Beaten, battered, cornered and blind in both eyes ... Ilia STILL shoulder rolls, dips and pivots flawlessly like he's shadowboxing in an empty gym.

Beaten, battered, cornered and blind in both eyes ... Ilia STILL shoulder rolls, dips and pivots flawlessly like he's shadowboxing in an empty gym.

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This was such a cool, sneaky throw by Nate. But it shows the weakness of a lot of judo/Greco-style throws in MMA: they’re built for the launch, not the landing. Perry easily scrambled on top.

This was such a cool, sneaky throw by Nate. But it shows the weakness of a lot of judo/Greco-style throws in MMA: they’re built for the launch, not the landing. Perry easily scrambled on top.

653,853 views

Lost in the barrage of Tommy McMillen strikes he ate, Alberto Montes hit a sweet inside leg kick that squared McMillen's stance and made his head drop enough to land a knee. Even pivoted away from the counter after.

Lost in the barrage of Tommy McMillen strikes he ate, Alberto Montes hit a sweet inside leg kick that squared McMillen's stance and made his head drop enough to land a knee. Even pivoted away from the counter after.

245,038 views

Kirk Cousins has his sons wrestling because he wants them to become “irrepressible.”

Kirk Cousins has his sons wrestling because he wants them to become “irrepressible.”

697,301 views

Darrius Flowers gets it. Slams for damage should be intentional and trained.

Darrius Flowers gets it. Slams for damage should be intentional and trained.

379,592 views

DC on Steveson, "What's most impressive is just Gable's willingness to fight. One thing wrestlers generally struggle with is getting hit, being inside of the fire. This kid does seem to be worried or afraid to step into the fire and fight." This is 1000% correct. All of it.

DC on Steveson, "What's most impressive is just Gable's willingness to fight. One thing wrestlers generally struggle with is getting hit, being inside of the fire. This kid does seem to be worried or afraid to step into the fire and fight." This is 1000% correct. All of it.

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Lost in Charles Oliveira’s dominant performance: he's the first fighter to actually get the better of Max Holloway after the trademark “point to the canvas” moment.

Lost in Charles Oliveira’s dominant performance: he's the first fighter to actually get the better of Max Holloway after the trademark “point to the canvas” moment.

265,839 views

"Now make him pay right now E!"

"Now make him pay right now E!"

154,589 views

Not many guys can make Julian Erosa look foolish.

Not many guys can make Julian Erosa look foolish.

74,897 views

Can't remember the last keylock in the UFC.

Can't remember the last keylock in the UFC.

192,230 views

Garza's reversal was perfectly timed. Not for any technical reason. Just because it saved us from a deep dive conversation between Rogan and DC about the pluses and minuses of hairy legs in MMA.

Garza's reversal was perfectly timed. Not for any technical reason. Just because it saved us from a deep dive conversation between Rogan and DC about the pluses and minuses of hairy legs in MMA.

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Really nice strike to single leg sequence shelf slam by Charles Jourdain against Jean Silva. But I never noticed the sneaky knee mid move. You could hear it.

Really nice strike to single leg sequence shelf slam by Charles Jourdain against Jean Silva. But I never noticed the sneaky knee mid move. You could hear it.

25,735 views

Josh Hokit's striking is hilarious but he was well prepared for Blaydes' jab. Came over the top with a right several times. Hurt him twice.

Josh Hokit's striking is hilarious but he was well prepared for Blaydes' jab. Came over the top with a right several times. Hurt him twice.

19,542 views

No surprise Dr. David Martinez did his homework. The southpaw head kick is Chito's best weapon. KO'd Dominick Cruz with it. So Martinez was prepared with a catch and sweep twice. Easy, low energy TD and it made Chito wary of throwing his head kick.

No surprise Dr. David Martinez did his homework. The southpaw head kick is Chito's best weapon. KO'd Dominick Cruz with it. So Martinez was prepared with a catch and sweep twice. Easy, low energy TD and it made Chito wary of throwing his head kick.

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I've waited YEARS for Daniel Cormier to answer this question on the record.
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I've waited YEARS for Daniel Cormier to answer this question on the record.

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567,439 views • 1 month ago

I will go to my grave never understanding how a carbon-based lifeform survived this, let alone came back and won.
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I will go to my grave never understanding how a carbon-based lifeform survived this, let alone came back and won.

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1,196,358 views • 2 months ago

Of all of Ilia Topuria’s performances, the Ryan Hall fight might low-key be his most impressive. He’s the only guy who didn’t look completely befuddled or like it was his first day of jiu-jitsu.
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Of all of Ilia Topuria’s performances, the Ryan Hall fight might low-key be his most impressive. He’s the only guy who didn’t look completely befuddled or like it was his first day of jiu-jitsu.

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830,708 views • 3 months ago

Takaya Suzuki has the prettiest style of any Road to UFC fighter. Here's every counter, pivot, slip, good shot and cool combo from this morning.
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Takaya Suzuki has the prettiest style of any Road to UFC fighter. Here's every counter, pivot, slip, good shot and cool combo from this morning.

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69,289 views • 16 days ago

Props to Herb Dean for not stopping this early. Rodrigues was obviously hurt but he was fighting back and his eyes were clear.
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Props to Herb Dean for not stopping this early. Rodrigues was obviously hurt but he was fighting back and his eyes were clear.

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54,692 views • 13 days ago

Curtis Blaydes rode in the same ambulance as Josh Hokit. Their exchange went exactly as you'd expect.
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Curtis Blaydes rode in the same ambulance as Josh Hokit. Their exchange went exactly as you'd expect.

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589,459 views • 5 months ago

Listen to two of MMA’s best coaches, Eric Nicksick and Mike Brown, play cat and mouse from opposite corners: Nicksick: “He’s leading big left hook… couple options now.” Brown: “Lead with the back hand. Lead with the right. Careful leading with the hook.”
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Listen to two of MMA’s best coaches, Eric Nicksick and Mike Brown, play cat and mouse from opposite corners: Nicksick: “He’s leading big left hook… couple options now.” Brown: “Lead with the back hand. Lead with the right. Careful leading with the hook.”

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210,255 views • 2 months ago

The coolest sequence of Olympian on Olympian crime in UFC history.
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The coolest sequence of Olympian on Olympian crime in UFC history.

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93,252 views • 1 month ago

Charles Oliveira's premeditated fight week cry therapy session is such a trip, man. Glad he was willing to share it.
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Charles Oliveira's premeditated fight week cry therapy session is such a trip, man. Glad he was willing to share it.

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324,959 views • 6 months ago

They need to invent a Sequence of the Year Award
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They need to invent a Sequence of the Year Award

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236,694 views • 5 months ago

Racking my brain trying to think of better WMMA finishing sequences than Alexa Grasso last night. This came to mind.
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Racking my brain trying to think of better WMMA finishing sequences than Alexa Grasso last night. This came to mind.

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221,284 views • 5 months ago

Ian Garry showed off a whole bag of head-kick tricks against southpaw Carlos Prates. Anyone know of any southpaws in Garry's immediate future? #UFC330
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Ian Garry showed off a whole bag of head-kick tricks against southpaw Carlos Prates. Anyone know of any southpaws in Garry's immediate future? #UFC330

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42,671 views • 1 month ago

The strength of Justin Gaethje’s leg kicks is that he throws them ridiculously hard. The weakness of Justin Gaethje’s leg kicks is that he throws them ridiculously hard.
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The strength of Justin Gaethje’s leg kicks is that he throws them ridiculously hard. The weakness of Justin Gaethje’s leg kicks is that he throws them ridiculously hard.

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106,320 views • 3 months ago

Tatsuro Taira lost his fight to Joshua Van but it was a brilliant display of "long guy wrestling."
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Tatsuro Taira lost his fight to Joshua Van but it was a brilliant display of "long guy wrestling."

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128,000 views • 4 months ago

They just don't make white boys this slick. Here's every counter, slip, pivot, combo and entry from Ethan Ewing against Malcolm Wellmaker.
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They just don't make white boys this slick. Here's every counter, slip, pivot, combo and entry from Ethan Ewing against Malcolm Wellmaker.

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146,812 views • 5 months ago

I’m getting WAYYYY ahead of myself, but Petr Yan vs. Ethyn Ewing feels like the kind of fight that would rewrite the rule book for boxing in MMA.
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I’m getting WAYYYY ahead of myself, but Petr Yan vs. Ethyn Ewing feels like the kind of fight that would rewrite the rule book for boxing in MMA.

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102,524 views • 3 months ago

A misconception about Ilia Topuria is that he's wide open for head kicks because Jai Herbert dropped him. But its opposite. His high guard, perfect positioning and vision keep him safe. But he NEVER counters them. Full video coming later.
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A misconception about Ilia Topuria is that he's wide open for head kicks because Jai Herbert dropped him. But its opposite. His high guard, perfect positioning and vision keep him safe. But he NEVER counters them. Full video coming later.

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80,286 views • 3 months ago

Bo Nickal asked Daniel Cormier what to expect in his UFC debut. Maybe its just the wrestler in me, but DC's answer gave me goosebumps. DC is every wrestler-turned-fighter's big brother. True coach.
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Bo Nickal asked Daniel Cormier what to expect in his UFC debut. Maybe its just the wrestler in me, but DC's answer gave me goosebumps. DC is every wrestler-turned-fighter's big brother. True coach.

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739,108 views • 3 years ago

This is the type of sequence from Tatsuro Taira that gets me all hot and bothered at his potential: -Reactive single -Puts in the hook -Pushes off the wall -Secures body triangle The whole sequence took 15 seconds. Against a former title challenger. He was 24 at the time.
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This is the type of sequence from Tatsuro Taira that gets me all hot and bothered at his potential: -Reactive single -Puts in the hook -Pushes off the wall -Secures body triangle The whole sequence took 15 seconds. Against a former title challenger. He was 24 at the time.

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97,369 views • 4 months ago

Islam Makhachev went 0-6 on open mat takedown attempts in the first four rounds against Dustin Poirier. He went 3-3 against the wall. Any gameplan for Islam has to include staying off the cage. #UFC330
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Islam Makhachev went 0-6 on open mat takedown attempts in the first four rounds against Dustin Poirier. He went 3-3 against the wall. Any gameplan for Islam has to include staying off the cage. #UFC330

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28,237 views • 1 month ago