The Simple Man Podcast

THE SIMPLE MAN PODCAST Ep. 145 | Derek Moneyberg’s BJJ Journey - Real or Fake?

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Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED! Filmed by Drew Moreno Produced by Ally Wolski Marek Health: 🥼https://marekhealth.com Get a 10% discount use code SIMPLEMAN MASF Supplements use promo code "SIMPLEMAN" at check out to receive a 15% discount "BE KIND OR ELSE!" https://masfsupplements.com / masf_supplements Pronoia: https://www.pronoiabjj.com/ Use promocode SIMPLEMAN for 10% off your entire order at checkout Pronoia Instagram: @pronoiabjj Simpleman instagram: @thesimplemanpodcast Merch www.simplemanma.myshopify.com Carne Jerky: @carnejerky_ NEW TikTok: @therealsimplemanpodcast Marekhealth: 🥼 https://marekhealth.com/simpleman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SimpleManPodc... 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:45 – The “Empath” Debate 00:06:00 – From Cleaning Mats to the Top 00:09:15 – UFC Fight Recap (Aiem Zahabi vs. Chito Vera) 00:15:20 – Fighter Mindset & Grit 00:21:30 – The Toughest Sport in the World 00:26:00 – Bad Ref Calls & Controversial Stoppages 00:31:40 – Sponsors & Recovery Talk (Merrick Health, Massive Supplements) 00:36:45 – Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott Nut Shot Saga 00:40:30 – Diego Lopes & Charles Jourdain Fights 00:45:00 – Derek Moneyberg Controversy Begins 00:47:00 – Who Gave Him His Black Belt? 00:50:00 – Would You Sell a Black Belt? 00:52:15 – Should Moneyberg Come on the Podcast? 00:56:30 – John Danaher Visits the Gym 00:59:30 – Ethan Buys His Dream Car 01:03:45 – The Importance of Recovery & Smarter Training 01:09:00 – Expanding the Gym & Adding a Cage 01:18:30 – Elton’s “Algorithms & Forks” Striking System Explained 01:27:00 – Jackson’s Fight Prep & KO Prediction 01:32:00 – Spazzing in MMA vs. Jiu-Jitsu 01:38:15 – Random Tangents: Coins, AI & Jewish History 01:43:30 – Simple Man Gym Updates & Jiu-Jitsu Training Focus 01:48:00 – Outro & Closing Thanks

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