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What a terrible fight. Where was the mixed part of the mixed martial arts? Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/99TfEPYj2jE?si=FMP4seCoXaVuzx0x 270 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

What a great fight. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/99TfEPYj2jE?si=FMP4seCoXaVuzx0x 270 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

What a great card. Zero fights went the distance. I love how they do the open scoring in CO., too. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/99TfEPYj2jE?si=FMP4seCoXaVuzx0x 270 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

They weren't the first, and they won't be the last. Shoot-fighting has been around for a long time. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/h3HvrIjI-kI?si=XVBS_u-U7ayKaAOL 269 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

MMA is the only sport that doesn't fully fulfill contracts. Just because you sign a three-fight deal doesn't mean you get 3 fights. It's also the only sport that offers pay based on a show/win basis. https://www.youtube.com/live/h3HvrIjI-kI?si=XVBS_u-U7ayKaAOL 269 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

I was expecting a high-paced and super exciting bare-knuckles card for their Mexico show. Either my expectations were set too high, or the fights just didn't deliver. It seemed to me the fighters didn't get that the rounds were only 2 minutes, and they needed to step on the gas. They also didn't seem to get the holding and hitting rule. A couple of guys did, and they put on the best performances. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/h3HvrIjI-kI?si=XVBS_u-U7ayKaAOL 269 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

If you live in a place that allows concealed carry, do that. If you don't, pepper gel and a tactical pen can give you some security in the absence of a firearm. They aren't perfect, but they're better than having nothing to defend yourself with. Pepper Gel affiliate link https://a.co/d/0JLgixM Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/h3HvrIjI-kI?si=XVBS_u-U7ayKaAOL 269 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Doing a 25% off sale today on all programs. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/h3HvrIjI-kI?si=XVBS_u-U7ayKaAOL 269 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

This is going to be a great fight. I think Islam wins, but Dustin is a dog and is in every fight. Islam's clear path to victory is to strike to clinch, foot sweep to takedown, GnP to force Dustin to give his back, and finish with a sub. For Dustin to win, he will need to fight the takedowns hard and get up quickly if his back hits the mat. He will also need to use his footwork to find an opening and land big punches. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/LaUFQ8w-mC4?si=dTzg3Femhr0sQB0- 268 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

We are going to get to watch a middleweight fight that will possibly set up the winner for another crack at a title. On paper, it seems Costa would be a likely winner. He is heavy-handed and has some high-level grappling that should overwhelm Strickland. The problem is that Costa may ignore his wrestling and sub-skills and chase Strickland around the ring, getting counterpunched—kind of like he did against Izzy. I hope this isn't the case because I don't want to watch low-level boxing or kickboxing. I like the MIXED part of the martial arts. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/LaUFQ8w-mC4?si=dTzg3Femhr0sQB0- 268 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Solid fights this past UFC Fight Night. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/LaUFQ8w-mC4?si=dTzg3Femhr0sQB0- 268 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

People like to talk about corruption in boxing, but they turn a blind eye to corruption in MMA. In boxing, you have the Ali Act, which has some protection for the athletes. Coercive contracts are illegal in boxing, and promoters don't own the titles. These protections give the athletes the ability to sue if there is foul play. There are zero protections for MMA athletes. The corruption is built right into the business model. In MMA, the promoter controls the title, the rankings, and the ascension to the title. On top of that, promotions like the UFC make the athletes sign off on the ability to sue. If you have a contract dispute with them, you have to go to arbitrary court and plead your case to their judge. No one ever wins in that scenario. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/LaUFQ8w-mC4?si=dTzg3Femhr0sQB0- 268 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Man, what a fight. We were lucky enough to witness a glorious heavyweight unification fight over the weekend. Both fighters looked great and had their moment throughout the fight. Usyk was able to use pressure and keep the big man close to the ropes for a good portion of the fight. Fury did best when he was able to stay away from the ropes and use his movement to make Usyk miss. We will now get to see a rematch later this year, most likely in October. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/LaUFQ8w-mC4?si=dTzg3Femhr0sQB0- 268 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

I tuned in to watch Loma fight the other night, and they had this god-awful fight as the co-main event. I couldn't figure out why. Then, the announcer started talking about how one of the fighters got naked in her last weigh-in. Then, it made sense. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/fWLq0_BtUW4?si=b1Y6UQ2q6Q21JiSV 267 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Derrick Lewis has cemented himself as the best gatekeeper in MMA. If you think you have a fighter who might have a chance at winning a title in the future, they have to get through DL first. It's not likely that he ever wins the belt but he is ok with making money as a gatekeeper and knocking people out. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/fWLq0_BtUW4?si=b1Y6UQ2q6Q21JiSV 267 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Buckley has been nothing but impressive since moving down to welterweight. That makes me wonder why they matched him with an unknown killer like Ruziboev. Fortunately, Joaquin made quick work of Ruziboev with his explosive striking and wrestling. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/fWLq0_BtUW4?si=b1Y6UQ2q6Q21JiSV 267 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

I enjoyed the majority of fights on the main card. Lots of young blood making moves and trying to position themselves as the big guns for the future. What was your favorite fight? Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/fWLq0_BtUW4?si=b1Y6UQ2q6Q21JiSV 267 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

The UFC Fight Night prelims had some standout performances by fighters you should keep an eye on. One of the best aspects of MMA is the fact that the cards are stacked with great fights and notable fighters through the card. Go back and watch these prelims if you missed them live. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/fWLq0_BtUW4?si=b1Y6UQ2q6Q21JiSV 267 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

This was a great fight, and I think both of these guys are great fighters, but I don't think this fight should have happened yet. This was only Erceg's fourth fight in the UFC, and it may have been his first five-round fight ever. I think some more experience gets him paid more and wins him a belt. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/bcyjBDjelTo?si=mu8Lm6g4LVnDdHRo 266 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Solid main card with some good fights and a look at some possible future stars. What was your favorite fight? Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/bcyjBDjelTo?si=mu8Lm6g4LVnDdHRo 266 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Emanuel Augustus is one of my all-time favorite fighters. He could do things that I've never seen anyone else do. Floyd Mayweather says that Augustus (known as Burton at the time) was the toughest opponent of his career. If you haven't seen that fight, do yourself a favor and watch it now. While you are at it, go watch his fight with Micky Ward, too. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/bcyjBDjelTo?si=mu8Lm6g4LVnDdHRo 266 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

UFC 301 delivered some nice fights. We saw some up-and-comers who may become big stars in a couple of years. Good action from Rio. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/bcyjBDjelTo?si=mu8Lm6g4LVnDdHRo 266 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Munguia started fast, but Canelo only sized him up. In the fourth, Canelo saw an opening and landed a nice combo to sit Munguia down. He then proceeded to stay in control for the rest of the fight. One thing I did notice is that Canelo was getting hit a lot more than he usually does. Is Father Time creeping up on him? Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/bcyjBDjelTo?si=mu8Lm6g4LVnDdHRo 266 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Last week's Knucklemania event had some decent action on the undercard. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/Bcy3MCZ6Ceg?si=KINZj8evrVM0DAqk 265 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆

Pantoja vs. Erceg might be a sleeper card. It features some good match-ups that might turn out to be great fights. Full Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/Bcy3MCZ6Ceg?si=KINZj8evrVM0DAqk 265 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical Self-Defense program https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/Defense More Stuff: https://linktr.ee/boilerbrawn Sign up for the newsletter below: 🏆https://jonfitch.net/newsletter🏆