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Randy Couture Talks to Jake Shields About His Legendary MMA Career - Fight Back Ep. 123

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Season 1 Episode 123

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Michael "Venom" Page stopped by the Vegas podcast studio to discuss Karate's resurgence in MMA, the brotherhood inside of a gym, the importance of the jab, training and coaching experiences, fighter pay, his conversion to Islam, and much more.

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00:00 Introduction

00:21 Unique Fighting Style and Techniques

01:17 Karate's Resurgence in MMA

02:12 Challenges and Adaptations in Fighting

03:36 Training and Sparring Insights

06:45 Brotherhood and Gym Culture

09:31 Community and Charity Work

27:42 The Importance of the Jab

28:10 Reading Opponents and Timing

29:09 Fighting Strategies and Techniques

31:38 Training and Competing Experiences

37:31 Coaching and Passing Down Knowledge

45:12 Respect and Martial Arts Culture

47:33 Gym Environment and Training Partners

56:28 Respect and Rivalries

58:07 The Fight That Should Have Been in the UK

58:42 Tournament Tactics and Strategies

59:31 The Power of a Punch

01:00:38 Career Reflections and Missed Opportunities

01:05:09 Judging and Commentary Bias

01:09:37 Weight Classes and Championship Rules

01:17:53 Fighter Pay and Contract Issues

01:20:37 The Rise of UK MMA

01:23:42 Global Competition in Martial Arts

01:24:32 Rising Stars and Future Champions

01:27:31 Personal Journey to Islam

01:29:45 Political and Social Commentary

01:31:17 Reflections on Media and Propaganda

01:33:13 The Need for Political Change

01:43:47 COVID-19 and Health Concerns

01:48:45 Future Projects and Wrap Up

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