About this episode

The episode features a discussion with the founders of Grapple about the MMA scene in the UAE and the unique fan experience.

We started recording 15 minutes before the podcast even "officially" began... and things got real, fast. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Grapple—a revolutionary, zero-gambling fantasy MMA app born right here in Dubai. We're breaking down why the UAE has secretly become the global capital for mixed martial arts, the insane underground culture of jiu-jitsu, and why major promotions like UAE Warriors and the UFC are hyper-focusing on the Middle East.Plus, we argue over the ultimate MMA Mount Rushmore (Jon Jones vs. Khabib vs. GSP), share crazy behind-the-scenes stories about training with heavy hitters like Alistair Overeem and Bam Bam Tuivasa, and explain why the world's biggest athletes are quietly leaving the UK and US to settle down in the Emirates. If you are a diehard UFC or football fan, you do NOT want to miss this casual, unfiltered conversation.🎵 TIMESTAMPS 🎵 0:00 - The cameras were already rolling... 2:00 - Leaving the UK: Why customer service doesn't exist back home 5:00 - Raising kids in Dubai vs Europe (Safety is priceless) 8:30 - Crazy MMA training secrets from Khabib's camp (Gymnastics vs Jiu-Jitsu) 12:00 - The UAE’s insane obsession with Mixed…

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