JRE Fight Companion – February 17, 2019

Stand-Up Comedy

• The challenges of stand-up comedy, particularly performing for late-night, tired audiences.
• The phenomenon of “fake shit” where actors on late-night talk shows receive exaggerated applause regardless of their material.
• The comedic potential of stand-up for actors like Michael Rapaport who have recently transitioned into the world of comedy.
• The importance of testing material on smaller crowds to get an honest response and refine one’s craft.

UFC Fight Analysis

• Preview of the upcoming UFC fights, including Miles Jury vs. Andre Fili and Cain Velasquez vs. Francis Ngannou.
• Analysis of Francis Ngannou’s fighting style, highlighting his knockout power and the need to improve his wrestling.
• Discussion of the best heavyweight fighters in UFC history, with arguments for Cain Velasquez and Fedor Emelianenko.
• Assessment of MVP’s fighting style as a point fighter and his need to improve his take-down defense.
• Discussion of the fight between Paul Daley and Michael “Venom” Page, highlighting Daley’s powerful left hand and Page’s point fighting abilities.

MMA Training and Diet

• The importance of high-volume training and the benefits of sea level training compared to altitude training.
• The science-based approach to training and diet employed by fighters like TJ Dillashaw, who works with Calvita.
• The specific details of TJ Dillashaw’s training routine and diet, highlighting his unique approach to peak performance.
• The effectiveness of altitude training for fighters, particularly at Elevation Fight Team where Francis Ngannou trains.

MMA News and Rumors

• The potential matchup between Tony Ferguson and Conor McGregor, with arguments for both fighters.
• The upcoming fight between Conor McGregor and Cowboy Cerrone, considered a done deal.
• The rumor of a possible fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov.
• The news of Rashad Evans’ retirement and his new role as a UFC commentator.
• The news of Gordon Ryan’s injury and the upcoming four-man Combat Jiu-Jitsu Absolute bracket.
• The controversy surrounding Paul Daley’s loss to Michael “Venom” Page, with Daley claiming that Bellator was protecting their investment.
• The potential matchup between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, with Poirier’s recent victory against Gaethje.

Pop Culture and Entertainment

• Discussion of the movie “Captain Marvel” and the controversy surrounding its depiction of a female superhero.
• The humor of the “Lego Movie” and the characterization of Batman as a “douchebag.”
• The documentary “Munchies” and its focus on the diet and training routine of Cro Cop.
• The controversy surrounding Jussie Smollett’s alleged hate crime, with Joe Rogan’s take on the situation.
• The documentary “In Plain Sight” on Netflix, which explores the story of a young girl abducted by a man who makes her believe she was abducted by aliens.

Jujitsu and MMA

• The impact of wrestling on MMA, with the hosts’ unanimous agreement that wrestling is the most important discipline in MMA.
• The rise of Cron Gracie, a world-class submission specialist and a potential future UFC champion.
• Analysis of Cron Gracie’s fighting style, which is based on his father’s teachings.
• The importance of jiu-jitsu in MMA and how it can be used to control opponents and submit them.

Social Commentary and Personal Stories

• Discussion of the importance of dinner and how it can be a valuable way to connect with friends and family.
• The hosts’ personal experiences with stand-up comedy and the challenges they have faced.
• The impact of social media on people’s lives and the importance of avoiding negative comments.
• The hosts’ personal stories about their experiences with drug addiction and the importance of education about drugs.
• The controversial topic of late-term abortions and the hosts’ differing opinions on the issue.
• A discussion about the rise of the UFC on ESPN and the impact it will have on the sport’s popularity.

Controversial Topics and Provocative Ideas

• The hosts’ differing views on the flat earth theory, with Eddie Bravo advocating for the flat earth theory and Joe Rogan expressing skepticism.
• The controversy surrounding the UFC’s treatment of fighters, particularly regarding their pay and the perceived “politics” of the sport.
• The discussion of the benefits of TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) in MMA, with Joe Rogan advocating for its use.
• The hosts’ debate on the potential danger of high-cholesterol foods, with Joe Rogan arguing that dietary cholesterol has little impact on blood lipids.
• The hosts’ discussion of the cultural phenomena of people being attracted to murderers and the reasons behind this attraction.
• The hosts’ discussion of the possibility that alien abductions are staged events, with Joe Rogan suggesting that they could be the result of government experiments or sleep paralysis.
• A debate on the relative athleticism of athletes in different sports, with the hosts arguing that the NBA has the most “freaks” in terms of pure athletic ability.
• The hosts’ contrasting views on the role of a one-world government and the potential for a fake alien invasion to be used as a tool to achieve it.