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A Mixed Martial Arts talk show featuring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts David Avellan (creator of the Kimura Trap System and ADCC 2009 Bronze Medalist) and Robert Drysdale (2005 IBJJF World Champion, ADCC 2007 Absolute Champion, co-founder of Zenith BJJ). Both of them have extensive backgrounds in MMA and BJJ as students, competitors, coaches, and school owners - pulling on their combined experiences to discuss the mental aspect of training, proper preparation, championship mindset, and more.
Episodes

Monday Jun 24, 2024
BTG 92 - How low can we go
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Oil checking, slap fighting, and now leg kicking competitions. What's next? CJI continues to make waves with big announcements, and a very big fight weekend with UFC, PFL, Bellator, and BKFC all having events.
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Monday Jun 17, 2024
BTG 91 - Drop outs and Cheap shots
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Conor McGregor drops out of his big fight with Michael Chandler, a B-Team member sucker punches a competitor at an ADCC in Austin, and other shenanigans take place where I give my thoughts on being a professional and conducting yourself with honor when choosing between big opportunities.
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Monday Jun 10, 2024
BTG 90 - Dropping Bombs
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
I cover OneFC 167, featuring Mikey Musucemi vs Gabriel Sousa in their rematch, and Kade Ruotolo's MMA debut against Blake Cooper. Then, we quickly review UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov, before reflecting on why dropping a lot of f-bombs on a microphone didn't sound like music to my ears.
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Monday Jun 03, 2024
BTG 89 - The Mind Killer
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
I talk about UFC 302 results and the EBI 10 year anniversary absolute tournament, and talk about what can end any skilled competitors chances of winning.
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Monday May 27, 2024
BTG 88 - Gold Medal Dreams and a Million Dollars
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
I cover the mess that took place with the AIGA Brazilian qualifiers, go into a fan question about abandoning a lucrative career to pursue a career as a professional martial artist, and then close on the Craig Jones Invitational tournament, offering million dollar prizes to the winners - and apparently Craig Jones isn't joking this time.
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Monday May 20, 2024
BTG 87 - That's Easy
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
I talk a bit about recent events, potential team conflicts in ADCC worlds, and then go into the problem with saying something is easy.
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Monday May 13, 2024
BTG 86 - Remembering Iceland
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
I have just returned from a 14 day vacation from Iceland, and I recount my experiences there and also give you an update on my carnivore status. I also review the results from WNO 23: Meregali vs Rocha.
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Monday May 06, 2024
BTG 85 - Too Much or Too Little
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Learning how to balance how much training you need can be tricky. I do my best to explain what you should be paying attention to, and how to measure progress in a more objective fashion.
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
BTG 84 - Loyalty
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
I talk about the importance of loyalty when it comes to the student/instructor relationship. However, it's a two way street, which is something many people seem to forget. I also talk about the difference between a casual student versus a professional athlete, and the dynamics of a pro-fighter's relationship with their coach.
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Monday Apr 22, 2024
BTG 83 - Is the Pit the Future of Combat Sports?
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
I watched Karate Combat 45 this weekend, and I'm going to give you my impressions of the Pit, the inverted pyramid design of the fighting area and it's use for grappling and MMA.
I also talk a bit about developments in my life with the carnivore diet, and my upcoming trip to Iceland.
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