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I "Swear the God" as my ex mother in law used to say, I have watched the Ali Foreman Rope a Dope finale more times than I can count. This video gives a breakdown of the final flying of fists with slow-mo and stop action with articulate narrative. Video should start where the breakdown begins. If not, go to 4:15. Even Afterburn can appreciate this one.
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Exactly. I’m not perfect by any means but I can honestly say that I’ve helped to raise two boys that are good humans. That I can hang my hat on. I think a lot of people on this forum can say the same. ![]() |
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For now, you'll see me in the corner or cage working as an athletic inspector.
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And, yeah, pro athletes are on a whole different plane than us mere mortals. It's hard to appreciate from the grandstands, or from even just outside of the ring. While I've have never had the opportunity to be in a ring with this level of athlete, I did get a glimpse into this world on the soccer field. I had the opportunity to play on the practice squad against our Seattle Sounders when I was 16-19 years old. At times it felt as though me and the rest of that squad were just extra orange cones for them to run their drills around. Just a whole different level.
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Yup. NFL linemen are 300-lb guys who could spot me three steps, in my prime, and catch me in two seconds. Whole 'nuther level.
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Got to train with the wizard himself UFC legend Ryan Hall. Here he is catching BJ Penn in an Imanari roll to backside heel hook. Pretty much retired BJ Penn.
Here's Ryan at our school. I'm wearing the Wakanda rashguard. ![]()
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Pro fighters are on another level. Here's Max "pain" Griffin literally tearing a guys ear off with an elbow. UFC Vegas 13.
I've rolled with Max several times and the guys an absolute beast. ![]()
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Very, very cool stuff, Rod! What an amazing opportunity.
I guess the best thing about these guys, beyond their willingness to help us mere mortals, is their ability to "throttle back" a bit. Still, they give us a glimpse... which is plenty for me...
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Thanks Jeff! You're correct, and when I rolled with Max, I could tell that any any given moment if he cranked it up he would mash me lol. Its still a privilege to have the opportunity to train with these guys.
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Lets not forget the ladies....Aspen Ladd female beast mode.
She's a talented fighter and a tough roll. Here she is putting it on me! ![]() ![]()
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That begs the obvious question, Rod - now that you have had a chance to grapple with both a top male, and a top female athlete, would she even stand a snowball's chance against him? I think I know the answer...
Our friend Rawknee'sTurbo is much more a fan of your sport than myself (but other than that he seems alright... ![]()
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You would be correct again Jeff… The female fighters, as tough as they are, wouldn't stand a chance against their male UFC counterparts, even assuming no size difference.
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I forgot about that one. Typical Ryan.....so calm the entire time.
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