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Mentioned by Jimmy Smith · at 01:56:51
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Jimmy Smith, an MMA commentator and analyst, joins Joe Rogan to discuss commentary techniques, weight cutting, and recent fights. They analyze Khabib vs. Barboza, Dos Anjos vs. Lawler, and the rise of Khabib Nurmagomedov, while also covering organizational histories like Strikeforce and Bellator, and Francis Ngannou's journey from homelessness to title contention.
What they talked about
- Bellator's decision not to renew Jimmy Smith
- Weight cutting challenges and strategies
- Fighters moving between weight classes
- Strikeforce and other promotions' talent
- Commentary and broadcasting dynamics
- Referee decisions and instant replay rules
- Cage size and its impact on fighting
- WAMA belt and independent sanctioning bodies
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