Combat Sports Breakdown: Master Phil in Your Corner EP154
From Master Phil in Your Corner by Philip G Ross
May 21, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 5 · Episode 153
About this episode
Phil discusses the evolution of combat arts with guests Joe Rubino and Rick Delagatta, focusing on the rise of wrestling as a dominant combat sport.
Combat Sports Breakdown: Master Phil in Your Corner EP154 This was episode 154 of "Master Phil in Your Corner" where Phil discussed the evolution of combat arts with Joe Rubino and Rick Delagatta. The conversation focused on how wrestling has become the most popular combat sport, surpassing both boxing and MMA in terms of fan engagement and growth. Phil, Joe, and Rick discussed the reasons behind wrestling's rise, including increased television coverage, the popularity of female wrestling, the growth of the RAF (Real American Wrestling) organization, and the development of wrestling clubs and programs at various levels. They compared wrestling techniques between folk style and freestyle, with Rick explaining how international wrestlers face an advantage by not having to learn two different styles like American wrestlers do. Phil and Joe had an informal conversation about Phil's recent activities, including coaching at a wrestling event where he saw Frankie Edgar and met Jordan Burrows, who runs a wrestling academy called All I See Is Gold that has joined Winning Mindset. Phil mentioned that Jordan Burroughs was impressed with Winning Mindset's program. Master Phil and…
People in this episode
Host: Phil
Guests: Joe Rubino, Rick Delagatta
Topics covered
- combat sports
- wrestling
- MMA
- boxing
- female wrestling
- coaching
Keywords
- combat sports
- wrestling
- MMA
- boxing
- female wrestling
- coaching
- Ronda Rousey
- Gina Carano
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Winning Mindset, RAF (Real American Wrestling), All I See Is Gold
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