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In this episode, Sal sits down with Nicky Ryan to discuss his journey from childhood prodigy to professional grappler, from meeting John Danaher and earning the "prodigy" title, to joining the DDS and winning Trials. Plus, Nicky opens up about learning to wrestle, overcoming injuries, and his aspirations for a return to competition.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro
00:54 The Very Beginning
09:01 Meeting Danaher
12:09 The Making of a Prodigy
15:51 Episode Break
16:51 YouTube Viral in 2015
18:41 Joe Rogan & DDS
20:09 Winning Trials
20:51 Losing to Ethan
22:28 Learning to Wrestle
24:31 Growing Up with Gordon
26:17 Injury Lore
32:38 Returning to Competition
35:57 Advice to Up & Coming Grapplers
37:03 The IBJJF Hate
39:16 Dealing with Nerves
40:58 Damien is a Dad!
41:47 See Ya Next Time

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In this episode, the boys recap an insane weekend for Simple Man, taking home $20K at the JASPR Invitational, Corbin LaPorte winning the MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix and James Ortiz punching his ticket to the PGF Draft.

Plus, they dive into the latest UFC updates and everything going on in the world of combat sports!

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Time Stamps:00:00:00 Intro
00:00:10 JASPR Recap - Quarters & Semis
00:16:40 Episode Break
00:17:40 JASPR Recap - Finals
00:27:39 MCJJ Absolute Grand Prix
00:30:04 PGF Qualifiers
00:34:01 Competing Against Each Other
00:34:59 UFC This Past Weekend
00:44:15 Dana White Contender Series
00:52:07 Gamdom
00:56:23 UFC Updates
00:59:39 Elton at WWE
01:03:19 Anime for the Youth
01:05:58 Remembering the Womb

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In this episode, the boys break down the latest UFC BJJ action, including Nicky Rod vs. Mason Fowler and the infamous draw. Nicky Ryan also gives his insight into Ethan Crelinsten vs. Renato Canuto ahead of their matchup tomorrow.

They also dive into last week’s insane UFC 332 card, No-Gi Pans, Polaris, and Jay Rod’s newest weapon: the inverted Darce.

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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 Manliest Jobs
00:04:05 The Infamous Draw
00:07:58 Ethan vs Renato Predictions
00:14:45 Joe Pyfer vs Bo Nickal
00:16:23 Episode Break
00:17:25 Nose Blood
00:19:22 Retiring & Weight Classes
00:25:45 Fighting with Hands Down
00:30:26 UFC 332
00:41:49 Scariest Thing We Saw in the UFC
00:51:49 Baby SOON!
00:52:58 Arman KO
00:54:55 NoGi Pans & Polaris
01:06:35 Jayrod's Darce
01:10:07 Old Man - Technician vs Athlete
01:20:55 Nickyrod's Time or Money?
01:21:38 Seriously, Buy His Jerky.