Coach Rene and Matt break down a weekend of pure chaos that turned into triumph for the Radical team. From opponents no-showing and last-minute Uber rescues to back-to-back dominant performances by Sandro and Devin, this episode takes you deep behind the scenes of fight night stress. The guys discuss psychological warfare, the power of fight IQ over technique, and what lessons Topuria’s victory over Oliveira might hold for the future of MMA. Plus: nostalgia over 80s cartoons, the dangers of too much tech, and a near-death teenage driving story you won’t believe.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 — 80s nostalgia and flea market finds

• 02:00 — The wild start: missing opponents and last-minute drama

• 05:00 — How the Radical team saved the night

• 11:00 — Sandro’s one-armed beatdown

• 16:00 — Devin’s mission and quick finish

• 17:30 — UFC recap: Pantoja, Topuria vs. Oliveira

• 25:00 — The art of specialty vs. mixed training

• 35:00 — Reflections on tech, masks we wear, and childhood friends

• 42:00 — The infamous near-crash story

• 47:00 — Wrap-up and thanks to the Radical team