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The Winners Circle

The Winners Circle

Written by: Martial Arts InterNetwork
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 A High energy Martial Arts Podcast speaking on Competitions in Jiu Jitsu, MMA, UFC, One Championships and more!Martial Arts InterNetwork
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  • The Winners Circle episode 23

    The Winners Circle episode 23
    Jan 26 2026
    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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Winners Circle Episode 22

    The Winners Circle Episode 22
    Jan 20 2026
    Episode Highlights UFC & Streaming Deals [11:34]: The hosts discuss the official transition of the UFC to Paramount and what this means for the future of UFC Fight Pass. They delve into how the accessibility of MMA content has changed the sport's value and the quality of modern fight productions compared to the "golden era" (2005–2010). UFC 324 Predictions [25:31]: Eugene and Isaiah break down the upcoming fight card, providing detailed analysis and personal picks for key matchups: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett: A debate on wrestling vs. striking mentalities. Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong: Discussion on O'Malley’s length and defensive wrestling. Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta: Analyzing heavyweight power and cardio. Rose Namajunas vs. Natália Silva: Thoughts on championship experience. The "Professor’s Perspective" on One-Steps [51:59]: A deep dive into traditional martial arts training. The hosts debate whether one-step sparring is still relevant in 2026. They discuss the difference between choreographed, "antiquated" traditions and using random, unscripted drills to build realistic reaction times for actual combat.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Winners Circle Episode 21

    The Winners Circle Episode 21
    Jan 12 2026
    Eugene and Isaiah
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    55 mins
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