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The Winners Circle

The Winners Circle

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A High energy Martial Arts Podcast speaking on Competitions in Jiu Jitsu, MMA, UFC, One Championships and more!Martial Arts InterNetwork
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  • The Winners Circle - Episode 25

    The Winners Circle - Episode 25
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode of The Winners Circle, hosts Eugene Plowden and Isaiah "Zeke" Gatherings dive deep into the culture and history of martial arts, moving beyond standard sports commentary to share personal influences and heated cinematic debates. From the streets of Detroit to the silver screen, this episode explores what it truly means to be a martial artist.🕒 Key Segments & Timestamps
    • [02:37] Mount Rushmore of Influential Martial Artists: * Zeke lists Bruce Lee, Michael Jai White, Jackie Chan, and Donnie Yen, explaining how cinema gave him courage as a youth in Detroit [04:06].
      • Eugene honors his father (who started the family's Taekwondo legacy) and his uncle (a prolific tournament champion), alongside Bruce Lee and Royce Gracie [15:58].
    • [25:12] The UFC & Style vs. Style: A breakdown of how the early UFC changed the world, with a debate on the entertainment value of specialists versus well-rounded fighters like Georges St-Pierre [29:32].
    • [40:59] Mount Rushmore of Martial Arts Movies: * Zeke’s picks: No Retreat, No Surrender, Drunken Master, Chinese Connection, and Wheels on Meals [41:19].
      • Eugene’s picks: The Last Dragon, The Karate Kid, Best of the Best, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [49:23].
    • [51:13] The Great "Last Dragon" Debate: Zeke presents a controversial take on Bruce Leroy, arguing that Leroy wasn't a victim but actually prompted the conflict by wearing a kung fu uniform to the movies [52:43].
    • [58:05] The "Karate Kid" & Cobra Kai: A discussion on whether Cobra Kai was actually a "bad" dojo and the systematic "targeting" of Sensei John Kreese by Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi [
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  • Episode 24

    Episode 24
    Feb 11 2026
    1 h y 1 m
  • The Winners Circle episode 23

    The Winners Circle episode 23
    Jan 26 2026
    The Winners Circle: UFC 324 Recap, Training Drills, and Fight AnalysisJoin hosts Eugene Plowen and Isaiah "Zeke" Gatherings in this episode of The Winners Circle on the Martial Arts InterNetwork. This week, the duo dives deep into the fallout of UFC 324, debates the fairness of five-round non-title fights, and shares technical training insights.In this episode:
    • The Debate on Five-Round Fights: Isaiah shares his strong opinions on why forcing fighters into five-round main events without a title on the line is unfair and taxing on the athletes [03:41].
    • Compensating the Fans: A discussion on "load management" in combat sports and how organizations should better compensate fans when major headliners pull out of cards last minute [16:31].
    • UFC 324 Results & Analysis:
      • Jean Silva vs. Arnold Allen: Breaking down Silva's emotional win and that "video game move" [28:48].
      • Natalya Silva vs. Rose Namajunas: Why the judges might have got it right despite the controversy [31:43].
      • Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis: Analyzing the speed variable and whether Lewis was nursing an injury [40:07].
      • Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje: Discussion on Paddy's performance and the importance of not fighting in your opponent's "wheelhouse" [45:16].
    • Professor's Perspective: A technical breakdown of the "Double Jab" combination. Learn the "1-1-2-hook-uppercut-kick" sequence designed to break down a defender by changing levels and finishing with a strike from the rear leg [56:51].
    • UFC 325 Predictions: Early picks for Volkanovski vs. Lopez and Dan Hooker's upcoming bout [51:01].
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