Words With A MAD Coach
”Welcome to ’Words With A MAD Coach,’ the everyday man’s podcast for combat sports. In this podcast, we explore the minds and journeys of fighters, dissect their techniques, and delve into the strategies that make them champions. Our MAD (Motivated And Determined) Coach shares invaluable insights, training tips, and motivational stories, all aimed at inspiring both aspiring fighters and dedicated fans alike.
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Episodes
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
NC P4P Rankings Nov 2025 and UFC Thoughts - Why Pimblett vs Topuria makes sense.
NC Men Pro P4P
1 Trukon Carson2. Jonathan Martin3. Shameek Harvey 4. Tommy Couzzi5. Alpha Strout 6. Brent Williams7. Josh Motsinger /Paul Carson8. Niko Petrides /Said Al Hammami9. Cody Noel / Nick Rodriguez10. Tavon Pierce /Upright Odemena11. Jake Valdes
Womens P4P
1. Moriela Trinidad
2. Willow Lyles
3 Terri Redman
4. Leilani Hodges
5. Rachel Beauchamp
6 Wendy Anundson
7. Hanna Preservati
8. Hannah Ross
9. Gracie Greco
10. Sasha Sullivan
Amateur Men P4P
1. Trey Rhodes / Osvaldo Gonzalez2. Julian Nieto3. Corbin Manley4. David Harrison5. Nayshawn Jenkins6. Noah Starowitz /Sam Cleary7. Dylan Williams8. John Dean9. Jonathan Flores10 Charles Young
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Taking a look at NC Tapology Rankings as they are now. Looking at the pro's and con's of the system.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Competing in Other Combat Sports
Rule 3.4 (Eligibility of Amateur Striking Combat Sports Participants) explicitly states that any boxer who has competed in other amateur striking combat sports — such as kickboxing, Muay Thai, MMA, or similar — is eligible to compete in USA Boxing only if they:
Declare their prior combat-sports record when registering as a USA Boxing member.
Compete in the Open Division of their age class (they cannot enter novice divisions).
Are prohibited from boxing in any non-USA Boxing–sanctioned events.
In other words, once registered under USA Boxing, athletes may not compete in unsanctioned or “non-USA Boxing” events while maintaining eligibility for sanctioned USA Boxing competitions
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🔹 Professional Combat Sports Contracts
Additionally, Rule 3.2.2 specifies that:
“Any Boxer who enters into a contract … with an entity or individual other than AIBA … related to such Boxer’s future participation in professional boxing or any other professional combat sport than boxing will not be eligible to participate in any AOB Competition at any level including … the Olympic Games.”
USA Boxing
This means that signing a contract or agreement to fight professionally in MMA, kickboxing, or another combat sport disqualifies an athlete from USA Boxing and AIBA-sanctioned competition.
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Jacob Pais’s pro debut at Fight For It 25 wasn’t just a win—it was a revelation. From the opening scramble, he turned disadvantage into design, using unpredictable angles and a barrage of elbows from his back that forced the stoppage. Where most fighters see danger, El Tortuga sees invention. He baited Tyler Kirkpatrick into believing he was safe on top, then flipped the geometry of the fight with surgical violence. The finish didn’t just shock the room—it stopped it. For a few seconds, the Grady Cole Center went silent, watching an artist at work in a moment of pure, brutal creativity.
Aaron Castro didn’t just win — he reintroduced himself. Clean, composed, and complete, he showed the kind of maturity that separates professionals from prospects. Across three minutes and 20 seconds of the first round, fans at the Grady Cole Center watched patience overcome passion as Castro’s perfectly placed body shot silenced the room. The crowd’s reaction said it all — the roar turned to a hush, not from shock but from respect. The finish felt surgical, and for a brief moment, every fan in attendance understood what true technical timing looks like in motion.