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The Winners Circle episode 23

The Winners Circle episode 23

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The Winners Circle: UFC 324 Recap, Training Drills, and Fight AnalysisJoin hosts Eugene Plowen and Isaiah "Zeke" Gatherings in this episode of The Winners Circle on the Martial Arts InterNetwork. This week, the duo dives deep into the fallout of UFC 324, debates the fairness of five-round non-title fights, and shares technical training insights.In this episode:
  • The Debate on Five-Round Fights: Isaiah shares his strong opinions on why forcing fighters into five-round main events without a title on the line is unfair and taxing on the athletes [03:41].
  • Compensating the Fans: A discussion on "load management" in combat sports and how organizations should better compensate fans when major headliners pull out of cards last minute [16:31].
  • UFC 324 Results & Analysis:
    • Jean Silva vs. Arnold Allen: Breaking down Silva's emotional win and that "video game move" [28:48].
    • Natalya Silva vs. Rose Namajunas: Why the judges might have got it right despite the controversy [31:43].
    • Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis: Analyzing the speed variable and whether Lewis was nursing an injury [40:07].
    • Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje: Discussion on Paddy's performance and the importance of not fighting in your opponent's "wheelhouse" [45:16].
  • Professor's Perspective: A technical breakdown of the "Double Jab" combination. Learn the "1-1-2-hook-uppercut-kick" sequence designed to break down a defender by changing levels and finishing with a strike from the rear leg [56:51].
  • UFC 325 Predictions: Early picks for Volkanovski vs. Lopez and Dan Hooker's upcoming bout [51:01].
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