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With Winning in Mind
Mentioned by Firas Zahabi · at 02:29:04 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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Becoming a Supple Leopard
Mentioned by Firas Zahabi · at 02:42:39 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate)
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MMA coach Firas Zahabi joins Joe Rogan to discuss fighting style, hard sparring risks, and the evolution of techniques like leg locks. They also analyze fighters from Wilder to Khabib, training culture, resilience, and the rise of John Danaher's jiu-jitsu system.
What they talked about
- Deontay Wilder's one-punch knockout power
- Douglas Lima's leg kicks and Bellator performance
- Rory MacDonald's fighting future
- Dangers of hard sparring and brain health
- Kevin Lee's weight cut and comeback win
- Colby Covington's persona and fighting ability
- George St-Pierre's discipline and potential return
- Firas Zahabi's gym philosophy on injury prevention
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