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The latest fight news and updates are featured on round 27 of combat sports weekly.   In this episode of Combat Sports Weekly, we give the latest news and update the different fight leagues worldwide. We start by asking the question: Should Alistair Overeem and Frankie Edgar hang their gloves and call it quits?   Our panellists Karl De Mesa, JC Reyes and Coach Franco Rulloda state their inputs and weigh this issue. This comes after their disappointing losses in the recent UFC Fight Night card amidst their claims they both want a run for the title.    Also on this jam-packed episode is the BKFC debut of Paige Van Zant. How did she fare? Is she up for another bare-knuckle fight in the future? We also head back here in South East Asia for some ONE Championship action as Stamp Fairtex losses in controversial fashion. We take a look at what happened and you, our audience, decide if her claims were legitimate or not.   Combat Sports Weekly takes you behind the scenes and tells the story str

Combat Sports Weekly goes to round 26 on this episode of Coach Franco Says Podcast.    In this Combat Sports Weekly episode, DSTRY MNL and Coach Franco Says Podcast discuss the major fights that rocked the combat sports world and provided the fans with slam banging action.   We ask what the secret behind Max Holloway's cardio level is and how that affected his performance against a game Calvin Katar. Combat Sports Weekly's hosts shift their attention to the amazing co-main event as fight fans welcome Michael Chandler into the UFC. His performance against Dan Hooker is one for the books and set the tone for Conor vs Dustin Part 2.   Combat Sports Weekly also went around the globe talking about the amazing fights in ONE Fighting Championship and news from the local boxing scene.  Part of this Coach Franco Says episode covers the phenomena of YouTube stars jumping over into combat sports.    Are they a welcome addition to the community?   What do the fighters and purists t

Relissa Lucena is my guest on this episode of Coach Franco Says Podcast.   Relissa Lucena is an activist Mother. She narrates on Coach Franco Says Podcast how her daughter AJ Lucena got recruited as a minor as an activist and would later on the go on a transformation journey that led to her leaving her home and dedicating her life on the streets.    The traumatic experience led Relissa Lucena to dig deep into the organizations that possessed her daughter, which would, later on, reveal alleged ties with the Communist Party of the Philippines. When its armed group - The New People's Army were having encounters with the military, Relissa Lucena's motherly instincts led her to believe that her daughter's life is in danger.   She found other parents that went through similar ordeals, and they all found themselves in the office of Senator Bato Dela Rosa which conducted a Senate inquiry regarding their plight. Relissa Lucena then tells Coach Franco Says Podcast how this led to them meeting for

Combat Sports Weekly goes round 25 in this episode of Coach Franco Says Podcast.   In this edition of Combat Sports Weekly, the boys of Dstry MNL and Coach Franco discuss all the latest updates in the world of fighting and relevant topics that concern combat sports.   We discuss the much-awaited return of the Notorious Conor Mcgregor as he fights Dustin Poirier in a rematch that's been long overdue. Dustin seeks redemption from a loss he suffered from a then up and coming Mcgregor. What adjustments will he employ in the rematch? Will cage rust affect Conor's performance? Combat Sports Weekly tries to answer this and provide you with our predictions.    The hosts of Combat Sports Weekly then shift their attention to the sudden resurgence of Karate. Mainly due to the popularity of the Netflix series Cobra Kai and the growing fan base of Karate Combat, we see a growing interest in the sport and hopefully, this translates to new sign-ups in all karate gyms.    As the conversation run

Combat Sports Weekly goes to round 24 in Coach Franco Says Podcast.    We kick things off in 2021 by discussing the great events that happened during the holiday break in the world of fighting.  Combat Sports Weekly begins with the NYE event of Rizin at the Saitama Stadium and how it electrified the crowd with its highlight-reel finishes and action-packed bouts.     Afterwards, JC shifts to boxing, as he discusses the latest outing of Ryan Garcia against Luke Campbell in their championship bout. The trio of Combat Sports Weekly breaks down each round and discuss the keys to victory and how it affects the landscape of their division.    Coach Franco Says Podcast teams up with Dstry MNL as they talk about the current situation of combat sports content creation that sparked a few debates as to their effectiveness and value add to the combat sports community as a whole. We each give our points of view and hopefully, our messages make a positive impact as it is and always ha

Combat Sports Weekly goes on Round 23 and we have so many things to talk about in this episode of Coach Franco Says Podcast.    As always Combat Sports Weekly is not complete is the boys of Dstry MNL are not here. I am joined by my co-hots Karl De Mesa and JC Reyes. Combat Sports Weekly kicks things off with the last edition of Karate Combat for the year. Karl De Mesa gives us the low down on the fights and the extra segment wherein Bas Rutten discusses the rules with The Mountain himself. This is very important for the Combat Sports Weekly and Coach Franco Says Podcast community since it will give them a better understanding of the rule set for the next season.    Afterwards, the hosts of Combat Sports Weekly put their attention on the notable fights that happened in the UFC and ONEFC. Keen observation by Coach Franco is the evolution of the striking game and the transitions high-level fighters use in order to gain momentum and advantage against their opponents. Combat Sports Weekly cho

Combat Sports Weekly goes on Round 22 at Coach Franco Says Podcast.   In this new episode of Combat Sports Weekly with the boys of Dstry MNL Karl De Mesa and JC Reyes, we talk about the fights that caught our attention in the world of combat sports. We also ended up talking about something too saucy for your ears towards the end and this made this Coach Franco Says Podcast edition a lot better.   Karl recaps the honourable mentions of Karate Combat and then we all discuss how beautiful the recent UFC 256 was for every Combat Sports Weekly fan. We were treated to a fight card that delivered and we took our time breaking down the fights so you guys will have a better understanding of what really happened.   Combat Sports Weekly discussed the future of Tony Ferguson, the resurgence of the UFC Flyweight division and how Deiveson Figuereido defended his championship belt via a majority draw against Brandon Moreno. Coach Franco also discussed the much-improved striking of Mackenzie Dern and how Ch

Combat Sports Weekly goes on round #21 on this edition of Coach Franco Says Podcast.    We break down the fights that caught our attention and with me are the boys of Dstry MNL - Karl De Mesa and JC Reyes.    The world of MMA has to main components: the sporting aspect and the business aspect. In this episode of Combat Sports Weekly, we do our best to discuss the main points of each aspect and how they are intertwined towards the survival of fight promotions and the growth of the martial arts scene.   We give the audience how marketing, finance and operations need to work hand in hand for the success of each event. It is not only the fighter's job to perform but also the promotion's duty to make sure that everyone is given their due and get paid in the process.   Coach Franco Says takes you behind the scenes and tells the story straight from the people who were in it. Let this podcast episode be your source of inspiration, motivation and helpful tool in your daily lives.  

Combat Sports Weekly 19 is up on Coach Franco Says Podcast   In round 19 of Combat Sports Weekly with the boys of Dstry MNL, Coach Franco Says Podcast takes you around the leagues to see which fights caught our attention, who to watch out for and what possible matchups can loom in the future.   We begin with the ever-exciting fighters from Karate Combat. Karl breaks down the main card and explains the intricacies of this combat sports league and the adjustments people make as they navigate within its rules.  We move to the exciting fights of UFC 255 as the main and co-main events delivered. Valentina finished off her opponent Jennifer Maia in 5 and learn how Deveison Figueiredo retained his belt in the main event of the evening.    We shift the focus to boxing as JC reports the recent developments within the local and international boxing scene. Coach Franco Says Podcast takes you to General Santos City to deliver the winners of Sanman Promotions recent boxing event.   Coach Fran

Combat Sports Weekly goes round 18 on Coach Franco Says Podcast.   Coach Franco is joined by the boys of Dstry MNL as we went another round of Combat Sports Weekly. We talk about really interesting fights that went on Karate Combat, Bellator and the UFC. Combat Sports Weekly breaks down the amazing Paul Felder vs. RDA fight, what is next for Terrence Crawford and the controversy that is the instant replay - a pretty long one in last week's Top Rank boxing event.   Coach Franco Says Podcast then shifts the attention to the recent ONE Championship event that featured three Filipino MMA fighters from Lakay MMA. They went 1 out of 3 and the most notable criticism is their lacklustre ground game.  The panel of Combat Sports Weekly breaks down each fight, analyzes what went wrong and answers the questions that our community members kept asking.  All of these and more banter as we go around the leagues to see what went down in the world of fighting.   Coach Franco Says takes you behind the s

Combat Sports Weekly takes over Coach Franco Says Podcast for round 17 and we talk a lot of fighting.   In this Coach Franco Says Podcast with Dstry MNL we go another round with Combat Sports Weekly where we review the combat sports events that happened this week. We break down the good fights, mention exceptional performances and give you the lowdown on who's making waves that deserve your attention.   We kick things off with our personal favourite - Karate Combat and their new themed events. Karl breaks it down and tells us the potential of the event plus who to watch out for in the coming days. After this, we go to notable fights in ONE FC, Bellator and Lethwei. Combat Sports Weekly analyzes the highlight reel finishes and gives an in-depth discussion to give viewers a better appreciation of each martial art they watch.   Coach Franco Says then caps it off with JC on what's happening in the world boxing. We talk about the latest buzz on the Canelo camp, who's going to fight Inoue next and wh

Jose Decolongon talks about Futures Thinking with Coach Franco Says Podcast.  Jose Decolongon is an educator and proponent of Futures Thinking. He talks to Coach Franco Says Podcast and shares his thoughts about this concept and how this model can benefit the Philipines. Decolongon teaches "Futures Thinking" at the renowned Asian Institute of Management where he educates his students about the pillars and possible scenarios that will play out given a situation.    Coach Franco Says and Jose Decolongon would transition to various principles of Futures Thinking and apply it to Filipinos from an individual's standpoint all the way to the national level.    Coach Franco Says takes you behind the scenes and tells the story straight from the people who were in it. Let this podcast episode be your source of inspiration, motivation and helpful tool in your daily lives.  I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.   Follow Jose Decolongon and Futures

Coach Franco Says Podcast records another round of Combat Sports Weekly.   In this podcast episode, Coach Franco Says and Dstry MNL come together in this Combat Sports Weekly edition to discuss all the good things that happened in the realm of combat sports. We talked about what happened in different organizations and discussed the fights that caught our attention so that we can provide our audience with the value they need.   Coach Franco Says Podcast also gives you the inside scoop on certain issues and shows you how you can apply everything to your training and fight careers. As always the goal of Combat Sports Weekly with every episode it churns out is to educate its viewers and listeners on the artistry and science of martial arts.   Coach Franco Says Podcast and Combat Sports Weekly say their final piece on the storied careers of Khabib Nurmagomedov and Anderson "Spider" Silva. We look back into their amazing career inside the UFC cage and give praise to their contributions to mixed marti

Combat Sports Weekly with your Titos of Fighting takes this episode of Coach Franco Says Podcast.   Coach Franco Says together with DSTRY MNL talk about the best fights and exceptional fighters in this edition of Combat Sports Weekly. Your Titos of Fighting do the rounds so that you are updated in the realm of combat.  We talk about Mark Streigl's UFC debut, Brian Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie and how the result of this bout will shape the featherweight division. Combat Sports Weekly also tackles the upset of boxing when Teofimo Lopez dethroned Vasily Lomachenko to become the unified lightweight champion.    Your Titos of Fighting also discussed the potential bout between Manny Pacquiao vs. Connor Mcgregor and the much-awaited fight between Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov.   Coach Franco Says takes you behind the scenes and tells the story straight from the people who were in it. Let this podcast episode be your source of inspiration, motivation and helpful tool in your daily li

In this episode of Coach Franco Says Podcast we go Round 14 with Combat Sports Weekly.   Coach Franco Says together with DSTRY MNL do the rounds of different combat sports leagues and we talk about the fights that caught our attention. We enjoy the knockouts in Karate Combat together with its awesome virtual crowd and setting. We partake in the theatrical knockouts that happened in Bellator and in the UFC. More importantly, we congratulate the victories of our fellow Filipino fighters in their campaigns overseas. First is the BRAVE CF conquest of Rolando Gabriel Dy and the sensational win of Fritz Biagtan in his Muay Thai Super Champ debut.   Coach Franco Says takes you behind the scenes and tells the story straight from the people who were in it. Let this podcast episode be your source of inspiration, motivation and helpful tool in your daily lives.   I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.    Tag along with me here:   Facebook: https://

Guillaume Huni of BJJEE joins me in this episode of the Coach Franco Says Podcast.  Professor Gile Huni is the owner and head coach of Kimura BJJ in Serbia Belgrade. He also started the popular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Eastern Europe website (BJJEE) and has since grown the network through the years. In this special episode, he tells Coach Franco Says of his origin story in martial arts, how the Jiu Jitsu bug bit him and how he was able to transform his passion into his livelihood. Guillaume Huni also tells amazing stories he ran for BJJEE and how his website turned from a blog into an integral part of BJJ culture.  Coach Franco Says takes you behind the scenes and tells the story straight from the people who were in it. Let this podcast episode be your source of inspiration, motivation and helpful tool in your daily lives.   I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed making it.   Find more about Prof. Guillaume Huni in here:  https://www.instagram.com/gilebjj/?utm_s

Get your weekly dose of combat sports action in this podcast!  Is the hype real for Khamzat Chimaev?  Are the knockouts from this week's fights deserve recognition?  Did that referee make a bad call inside the cage?   If you are looking for answers then this is the show for you.   When you are done here come with me here on these pages for more amazing content:  Facebook: Coach Franco Rulloda   Instagram: @francorulloda --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachfrancosays/support

In this week's episode with the #TitosofFighting we go around the leagues and discuss what happened this week in the world of combat.  We talk about low blows, amazing finishes, choke outs, and knockouts.   We explain the intricacies of each technique that caught our attention in fights we watched so that you have a better understanding of it next time you see it.    All these and more in this jampacked episode!   Tag along with me in my journey through these social media channels:   Facebook: Coach Franco Rulloda  Instagram: @francorulloda --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachfrancosays/support

In this episode we talk MMA, Boxing and Lethwei. We discuss the techical aspects of a few bouts, feature Lethwei and talk about the future of some Filipino boxing prospects.   All these and more in the latest episode of Combat Sports Weekly   Tag along with me here:  Facebook: Coach Franco Rulloda   Instagram: @francorulloda --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachfrancosays/support

The Titos of Fighting are back to talk about what happeed this week in the realm of figthing. We go around the UFC, ONE Championship and the WLC to discuss their exciting fight cards and the awesome outing of two Filipino siblings who fought on the same card. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coachfrancosays/support