Strikes and MICs

The question on everyone's mind right now, is it safe to train? In the midst of so much ambiguity we went straight to the source for an answer that's catered specifically to the martial arts world. Ever wonder about exactly how this virus is transmitted/symptoms/prevented or what this means for the gym? This week we spoke to Dr. Adrian Lai a who addressed that exact topic and every other item we wanted to know about the medical risks of training martial arts during this time. Now's your chance to take a deeper look into what this means for you from a doctor on the front lines who is ready to set the story straight! Not only did Adrian give us his medical opinion but he told us about his ongoing journey to become a ringside physician for CSAC (California State Athletic Commission) and also gave us a firsthand account of what it's like training under Saekson Janjira, Jeff Glover, Dean Lister, Geo Martinez and Jesus Chavez! BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: Dr. Adrian LaiBoard Certified Internal Medicine PhysicianHospitalized (Sicker) InpatientsLifelong Martial Arts EnthusiastTopics covered include but are not limited to..COVID19+ symptoms/transmission/preventionState of testing todayGuidelines for reopening schoolsHealth benefits of BJJGrappling journey with American greats As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We want to hear from you! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

Words will not do this episode justice, join us as we speak with Alan "Gumby' Marques who has been involved with BJJ and it's coverage since 1996. Gumby played a pivotal role in bringing the sport to where it is today. He hits on how training was in the early days at legendary Mountain View gym, talks with us about watering down the art and Gumby tells us how BJJ shaped him and the influence that it's played in his life - off the mat. Gumby is a Co-Founder of On The Mat (OTM) one of the first websites to host video (of any kind) on their page, one of the first to sell the Brazilian Gi and the first of its kind to bring exposure to BJJ athletes. BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: Alan 'Gumby' MarquesCo-Founder of On The Mat3rd Degree Black Belt Under Ralph GracieHeroes Martial Arts Academy Owner (San Jose, CA)Topics covered include but are not limited to..Gumby's introduction to martial arts and birth of the nicknameTraining at Mountain View Gym under Ralph and Cesar GracieOrigins of On The MatLife as a teacherStatus of BJJ Today As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We want to hear from you! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

This week we got to meet the legendary Ice Cream Killer from down under! Join us as we speak with up and coming BJJ star and talk about his origins in BJJ, the fight scene in Australia and how he plans to achieve his goal of becoming a black belt world champion!Big thanks to our special guest!All the way from Sydney, Australia representing Unity Jiu Jitsu, we bring you the world famous Ice Cream Killer Varun Mehrotra! Top 5 ranked Roosterweight, Copa Podio Azules champion, UAEJJF National Pro champion and future world champion!Topics covered include but are not limited to..Training under quarantineAustralian fight sceneCareer/future aspirations Breaking down match filmAustralians view of AmericansLife outside of BJJ As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We are looking for guests! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

Ever have a tough day of training? How about a time when you just want to take the day off? Next time those thoughts creep into your mind remember our conversation with Bob 'Fatback' Bacon. This man started his career as an amateur fighter at the age of 30 and went on to become 2x Fight of the Year winner, following that second award he fought something bigger and beyond what the octagon could ever hold - cancer. Nonetheless, Bacon had both his lymph-nodes and thyroid removed, experienced elevated levels of TSH which led to teeth removal as well as head and neck radiation yet this warrior did not stop training until the hair on the back of his head started falling out in the treatment field... why? Tune in to find out. BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: Bob 'Fatback' Bacon2x Fight of the Year WinnerCancer SurvivorTrue WarriorTopics covered include but are not limited to..Starting amateur career at age of 30Circumstances leading up to diagnosisTraining through treatmentLife today, current health updateThe bright side As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We want to hear from you! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesJoin us next week as we speak with Varun Mehrotra top 5 ranked BJJ Roosterweight, Copa Podio Azules (blue belt) league champion in Australia and UAEJJF National Pro champion!Support the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

What can veggie lasagna tell us about BJJ legend Pedro Sauer? Ever wonder about the long term effects of practicing chokes? This week we spoke to Dr. Sam Stellpflug a who addressed that exact topic and every other item we wanted to know about the medical perspective of sportive chokes/strangling. Now's your chance to take a deeper look into the world of chokes from that very perspective and find out the truth! Not only did Sam set the story straight and debunk choking myths but he also gave us a firsthand account of the origins of BJJ in the upper midwest and how it got to where it is today through guys like Pedro Sauer, Justin Morris, Rick Roufas, Sean 'The Muscle Shark' Sherk, Henry Matamoros, Jon Friedland, Red Schafer, Brock Lesnar and more! BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: Dr. Sam StellpflugSportive Strangling/Choking Research ExpertDirector of Medical Toxicology FellowshipBJJ Black Belt Under Pedro Sauer/Tom SchmitzTopics covered include but are not limited to..Origins of BJJ in upper midwest USALiterature gap amongst medical professionals regarding sportive choking/stranglingWhat exactly is a choke and what is happening physiologically The relationship between choking and CTEDebunking common myths about choking As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We want to hear from you! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesJoin us next week as we speak with Bob Bacon a former amateur fighter who started his career at thirty, fought cancer, still trains with issues from it and he's going to tell us how BJJ helped him through it!Support the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

Ever wonder what would happen if your friend (with no experience) cornered your fight? Relive that and much more on this episode of Strikes and MICs! Big thanks to our special guest!All the way from Arcata, California representing Institute of Combat, we bring you Humboldt County's Own THE Cass Bell! Undefeated Bellator Bantamweight (5-0), 4 finishes, 1 unanimous decision, he is the future of Bellator's Bantamweight division!!Topics covered include but are not limited to..Celebrating birthday under quarantine10+ years of coachingFight day traditions 25 fight amateur career and making the transition to go proLife as a professional fighterUpcoming fight vs Raufeon Stots As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We are looking for guests! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

What happens when you cross Nate Quarry with a bunch of medical professionals? Ever wonder what medical professionals think of MMA? How about one who specializes in that weapon at the end of your arm you call a fist? Now's your chance to find out, this week we talked with Dr. Lucius Pomerantz who gave us a look into the sport through a new lens - that of not only a hand/upper extremity specialist, but also the lens of a former competitor. BIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: 'The Surgeon' Dr. Lucius PomerantzBoard Certified Orthopedic SurgeonHand/Upper Extremity SpecialistBJJ Black Belt Under Jeff Glover/Dean ListerTopics covered include but are not limited to..The balance between competing in MMA and medical schoolHow BJJ and orthopedic surgery compliment each otherSome of the most common as well as long lasting injuries experienced by martial artistsHow well organizations are protecting their fightersLife at Victory MMA and Fitness As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss!We want to hear from you! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

We want to hear from you! Give us your questions/takes at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesBIG Thanks to Our Special Guest: SIXFEETDEEUFC 2-4-Not this time... cancelled againAnthony Smith's Home Invasion NightmareDana White Sex Tape ExtortionFrom highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the shutdown of UFC 249) to breaking down what exactly happened during Anthony Smith's home invasion, discussing UFC 247 Jon Jones vs Dominick Reyes rescoring and whatever the heck else we feel like arguing about! As always, our FFnF segment... this one you won't want to miss! Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

The Quarantine Can't Stop the HustleWe want to hear from you! Give us your questions/takes at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesHas UFC 249 just gotten it's lifeline? Who do you want to see on this card?What is next for Jon Jones? What do you think?The Eminem Curse in MMA aka the 'MMA Marshal Mathers Mishap'Dana White Shouts Out the Podcast!!!From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the global shutdown due to COVID-19) to breaking down what exactly happened during Jon Jones arrest, discussing Khabib's sandbagging in BJJ and the UFC's version of the Drake Curse. As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

The Show MUST Go On!!We want to hear from you! Give us your questions/takes at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesHow are you coping with COVID-19? How is it influencing all things MMA?You reached out to us, we listened! Time for us to break down your fan takes and answer questions you want the answers to!RECAP: UFC Fight Night 170 LIVE FROM BRAZIL'The Motown Phenom' Kevin Lee vs Charles 'Do Bronx' OliveraDemian Maia vs Gilbert BurnsRIP Roger MayweatherCoronavirus impact on MMAWho has the best boxing in UFC?From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the global shutdown due to COVID-19) to breaking down what exactly happened during the UFC Fight Night 170 card, discussing John Wayne Parr's return to combat sports and the MMA fighter with the best boxing.Fan Takes As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before'UFC Fight Night 170 LIVE FROM BRAZIL'The Motown Phenom' Kevin Lee vs Charles 'Do Bronx' OliveraDemian Maia vs Gilbert BurnsConor McGregor Makes Headlines (NOT WHAT YOU THINK!!)Brian Ortega vs Jay Park - What happened here?Paulo Costa vs Logan Paul???From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the donation of $1M to families of first responders in NY) to breaking down what exactly happened during the UFC 248 card, discussing referees role in this sport and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 170 while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picks Recap UFC 248 Championship Double HeaderIsrael Adesanya vs Yoel RomeroZhang Weili vs Joanna JedrzejczykWhere did the Coronavirus originate? Who is patient zero? As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before'UFC 248 Championship Double Header Israel Adesanya vs Yoel RomeroZhang Weili vs Joanna JedrzejczykChuck Liddel's RetirementMMA's First Open Scoring EventSubstars Financial FailureFrom highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the Retirement of the Iceman) to breaking down the next steps for women's featherweight division as well as the men's flyweight and the upcoming UFC 248 PPV while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picks Recap UFC Fight Night 169 Joseph Benavidez vs Deiveson FigueiredoTHE LEGEND OF THE LITTLE TOE As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' OUR FIRST GUEST APPEARANCE ---JUICE UFC Fight Night 169 Joseph Benavidez vs Deiveson Figueiredo Light's Out Fighting with Shawne MerrimanFrom highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including all the new fight card announcements) to breaking down the next steps for Justin Gaethje and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 198 while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picks Recap UFC Fight Night 168 Paul 'The Irish Dragon' Felder vs Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker What's next for Conor McGregor? How do we make decisions less ambiguous? As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before' UFC Fight Night 168 Paul 'The Irish Dragon' Felder vs Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker BOOOOOOOOMMMBBB SQQQQUAAADDD Tyson 'The Gypsy King' Fury vs Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder YOU BIG DOSSER From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including coronavirus influence on MMA) to breaking down the the Miami Heralds mistake of Nate Diaz's identity and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 168 and Heavyweight Boxing Championship Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder card while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picks Recap UFC Fight Night 167 Jan Blachowicz vs Corey Anderson What's next for Jon Jones? Why isn't there a clear path to championship fights in this sport? UFC Fight Night 168 Paul 'The Irish Dragon' Felder vs Dan 'The Hangman' Hooker Tyson 'The Gypsy King' Fury vs Deontay 'The Bronze Bomber' Wilder As always, our FFnF segment Contact us at likeusothers@gmail.com Instagram @StrikesAndMicsPodcast Twitter @MicsStrikesSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before'WE GOT TO ATTEND UFC 247 in HOUSTONFrom highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including potential super fight between Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao and THE Notorious Conor McGregor) to breaking down the fall of BJ Penn and the upcoming UFC Fight Night 167 card while always giving in depth analysis/justification to our picksRecap from a spectator perspective of UFC 247 Jon Jones vs Dominik ReyesDissecting the best possible options for judging MMA bouts and the issues with the current systemAs always, our FFnF segmentContact us at likeusothers@gmail.comSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)

UFC 247 in Houston Jon Jones vs Reyes 'Fresh, hilarious takes on MMA like never before'From highlighting the top MMA news of the week (including the infamous coronavirus) to breaking down the attitude era of UFC and the upcoming fight card and giving justification to our picksOutlining the foundations of Houston as a fighting cityDissecting the best possible matchups for the milestone UFC 250As always, our FFnF segmentContact us at likeusothers@gmail.comSupport the show (http://cash.app/$IsaiahHartman)