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In this episode, we talk about Strangle Nationals, which today has become the biggest grappling tournament in the country. For the first time in the country, we will have an Indian representative at the ADCC Asia Trials through a tournament. We also recap a fantastic performance by one of our students, Rehan, at the Naiza FC, where he got the W in the first round via a RNC. Last but not the least, we address the elephant in the room: The debacle that was Road To UFC 2. The MMA fraternity in the country is furious on the representation. We discuss the selection process and call out people for projecting a 'bad' image on Indian MMA. The topics are fun and a lot of shots have been fired. If you are one of those who think we as a country can do better, you have to listen to this Podcast.

In this episode, we introduce the world to our brand new sports clothing line: Rogue Athletic Wear. Soon India will have some cool combat wear and rash guards. World-class quality with Indian prices. We also review some of the best bouts from MFN 11. Of course, Peeyush and Rajiv pick their choices between Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya, Gilber Burns Vs Bad Boy Jorge Masvidal. We also discuss the UFC WWE merger and end it with our two pence on increasing the combat pie in India instead of fighting over a few crumbs.

The Motorama Fest brings a lot of horse power to MMA, as the cage takes centrestage. We delve into how to take MMA to the right audience (money). Paying amateur fighters. Steroid Controversy & the upcoming Kamaru Vs Edwards Trilogy. Listen up and discover the combat sport scene in India.

In this Jiujitsu special podcast we discuss a plethora of topics from the classic age old technique vs strength debate to safety in training room. We also pick our legends in Jiu Jitsu. We also cover some mindless training methodology like chin conditioning prevalent in Indian Mcdojos. All in all, quite a fun and informative podcast for our listeners to enjoy.

As 2022 comes to an end, we review some of the best UFC bouts of 2022. We also discuss some of the best knockouts and submissions of the year. We also add a spicy garnish to the episode with The PED controversy surrounding Cornor, Jake Paul 's $1 million wager if Paddy wins a sparring, and other cool stuff make 

The Indian Jiu Jitsu scene is very young. The initiation probably happened in 2012 or 13, when some guys got a taste of it when they were travelling/studying abroad. Even when it started, it was all over the place. In hindsight, it was completely chaotic, as we were scrambling for information and doing whatever we could lay our hands on. OJ Stephen Kesting was a great source of information on YouTube. Some Gracie Combatives, some botched-up sequence from Marcelo Garcia, Roy Dean's white belt to blue belt DVD were some of the sources we tapped to better our game. Then 2017, BJJ Fanatics happened. Things were finally structured. Unfortunately, only a few academies and coaches took it up on themselves to study the systems and pass on the information to others. The genius of John Danaher through his Enter The System series gave us direction. Then came the Exit The System by Garry Tonon, and John. Gordon Ryan's magical formulas for guard, pins, half-guard introduced us to the nuances of the game like never before. Leg locks, till today, remains a scary realm for a lot of academies. Only a few chose to tread the path and started using it in competitions successfully, thus demystifying the aura around. Thanks to John, Garry, Craig Jones and Ryan Hall. We believe, we are still at a very nascent right now. Our aim is to have someone represent the country in the ADCC trials and win. That would probably help us etch our name in the world level. In this episode, we delve into all of these and much more. Do give it a listen. We also have some spicy bit like the Gi vs No-Gi Debate.

MFN 10 was massive. Twelve fights. Four title bouts. Telecast live on Disney Hostar. It was everything the fight fans wanted to witness at an MMA promotion. However, it was not void of some faux pas. There were some refereeing lapses, slippery mats, unnecessary camera cuts in the middle of the fights, felicitation ceremonies when people were staying up till 1am to watch the fights and clueless post-fight interviewers. But inspite of all of it, it set a benchmark in the Indian MMA scene. In this episode, we breakdown then fights, shed lights on a few issues and give out our two pence on how it can be easily rectified. Give the full episode a listen, as it is a fun one with some great insights. Enjoy. 

MFN 10 is right around the corner. Alan Fernandes has made some interesting match-ups and the card is a banger. We at Rebel Radio preview the bouts and give our two-pence on each athlete's strengths, history and styles. We also predict the winners. Check this episode out. It is going to be very informative and entertaining.

Rebel Radio India gets on to the MMA scene, where Rajiv & Peeyush discuss the hype, upsets and disappointments of the mega UFC 280. They also banter and pick favourites from the upcoming UFC 281. They also focus on Anshul Jubli and how he put India on the world map by becoming the first Indian fighter to win inside a UFC octagon. Overall, a great listen for all the MMA fans.

Strangle Open is slowly but steadily becoming the biggest submission grappling competition brand in the country.  In only 7 months, we have hosted tournaments in 4 different cities, giving away over INR 5L in cash prizes. In this episode, we discuss the growth of the sport, the need for a collective vision,  and why we need to stop infighting and move towards becoming a grappling force in the international circuit.