Welcome to another exciting episode of Combat Crew! In this Labor Day special, we've got a jam-packed show for you. First, we'll wish a happy birthday to our dad, and then we'll dive into all things combat sports.
In our rundown, we'll cover a wide range of topics, including the latest in IBJJF news, the UFC's efforts to combat illegal streams, and some intriguing MMA matchups. But before we dive in, don't forget to hit that subscribe button, like this video, and leave us a comment. Your support means the world to us!
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IBJJF: We'll discuss how IBJJF has teamed up with a gi company, made changes to gi requirements, and eliminated tons of gi companies. Is this a questionable move? We'll uncover the details.
IBJJF Masters Worlds 2023: We'll give a big shout-out to all the competitors, especially those from Rivalry BJJ. And guess what? Mighty Mouse has emerged victorious at the Brown Belt Masters Worlds, going 6-0! Daaaaaang, that's impressive!
IBJJF GP 2023 Absolute: We'll break down the exciting matches from this event, including Victor Hugo's submission win, Samuel Ngai vs. Natan Cheung, Nicolas Meregali's dominance, and the ultimate showdown between Meregali and Victor Hugo. Meregali takes home the GP title and a cool $40k prize.
WNO Announcement: Get ready for some high-level grappling action! We'll discuss the upcoming match between Gordon Ryan and Patrick Gaudio for the heavyweight championship at WNO. Plus, stay tuned for more match announcements in the coming weeks.
UFC and Illegal Streams: The UFC is making serious moves to combat illegal streaming, even after raking in over a billion dollars last year. We'll delve into their legal actions and proposed changes to the DMCA laws.
Jon Jones Dominating: Jon Jones is wrecking shop without even needing boxing skills! We'll take a closer look at his recent successes.
Jon Jones on Legacy: Jones opens up about MMA as a business and his careful fight choices. Is he worried about losing his legacy?
Sergei Pavlovich as Jon Jones Backup: Pavlovich is named as the backup for Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. No time to wait for Jon!
Volkanovski vs. Henry: Will this fight ever happen? Who should Henry fight, and who should Volkanovski face next?
UFC 292 Payout: We'll reveal some of the fighters who received bonuses at UFC 292, including Sean O'Malley, Zhang Weili, Brad Katona, and Cody Gibson.
Conor Hacked by AI: We'll discuss the bizarre incident where Conor McGregor was allegedly hacked by AI. Is this even possible, and what does it mean for his future fights?
Dana on Merab: Dana White's comments on fighters potentially getting title shots based on social media likes. What's he talking about?
Saudi Investors & PFL: Saudi investors are pouring $100,000,000 into PFL and planning to start a Middle East PFL. What's happening with Bellator, and how does this impact the MMA landscape?
Francis vs. Deontay Wilder: We'll speculate on how this matchup might go down and why it could favor Francis Ngannou's style.
Brendan Allen vs. Paul Craig: A fun match to watch as up-and-comer Brendan Allen takes on Paul Craig in his second middleweight fight.
Brandon Royval's Ig Post: Looks like Royval might be up next. Pantoja is recovering from an injury, but Royval has his own challenges.
ONE Fight Night: Get ready for an all-female main card, grappling match between Danielle Kelly and Jessa Khan, and a thrilling main event featuring Stamp Fairtex vs. Ham Seo Hee for the interim atom weight championship.
Superlek's Training: Superlek is gearing up for a battle with Rodtang, and his training is next level. This fight promises to be an all-out war!
UFC Fight Night - Gane vs. Spivac: A stacked card featuring Morgan Charriere vs. Manolo Zecchini, Volkan Oezdemir vs. Bogdan Guskov, and the main event with #3 Ciryl Gane taking on #7 Serghei Spivac. Is #4 Tom Apinall next for Ciryl?
UFC 293 Main Card: We'll briefly go over the main card and tease the Parlay Super Show coming soon, where Cuzzn Ant and Fonso will duke it out!
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