Verse Us with Eric Nicksick
Verse Us with Eric Nicksick is an audio and video podcast designed to dive deep into the human stories behind the fight game, exploring the passions, struggles, and triumphs of those involved. Conversations will extend beyond sport, touching on the intersections of lifestyle and pop culture
Verse Us with Eric Nicksick
Eric NIcksick breaks down UFC London card, pressures of fighting at home + UFC's dark secret
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Eric and Randy recap Vettori vs Dolidze 2, discuss the UFC London card this weekend, talk about the pros and cons of fighting at home, and peel back the layers on a dark secret around the business of UFC.
#UFC #MMA #London #DanaWhite #UFCLondon #leonedwards
0:00:00 Intro
0:01:15 Guest Intro
0:01:50 How's life been since the fight with Almabayev
0:02:11 How was the camp leading up to the fight
0:04:22 How was Manel's mentality during camp
0:06:38 Did fighting in RIZIN and other promotions help with the main event pressure
0:08:51 Did anything surprise Manel during the fight
0:10:08 What was the strategy in camp
0:11:29 Does Manel's speed and vision work against him at times
0:13:24 Manel not letting muscle memory take over
0:14:51 Eric's give Manel a gift
0:15:49 Does Manel enjoy having his daughter cage side
0:18:03 Thoughts on Pantoja and Kara France fight
0:20:54 Preview Brandon Moreno vs Steve Erceg
0:23:17 What's it like fighting in Japan vs the states
0:25:58 Why did Manel go to RIZIN first
0:26:42 Manel's background in boxing and Jiujitsu
0:27:13 How was growing up in Portugal
0:29:18 Is Manel's Jiu Jitsu under rated
0:30:12 Who influenced Manel growing up
0:36:35 How often does Manel go back home
0:37:05 Manel fasting during Ramadan
0:38:03 Manel thoughts on fighting during Ramadan
0:38:34 Thoughts on magomed ankalaev win over Alex pereira
0:42:19 Manel making his professional debut at 17 years old
0:49:29 Manels 5 brothers and they are all fighters
0:49:56 Portugal is a beautiful place to visit
0:50:27 Manel making his debut leading up to RIZIN
0:54:50 What was the first moment like in RIZIN
0:56:32 Manel's goals fighting in RIZIN
0:57:02 First fight in the UFC and leading to now
0:59:51 Manel sliding on the cage and the canvas being slippery
1:01:30 Manel breaking his foot during the fight with Muhammad Mokaev
1:04:55 Beltran having a bad call during the fight with Muhammad Mokaev
1:06:14 Rules need to change with fouls being inconsistent
1:10:05 Having a nervous and annoying commissioner in Manchester
1:13:42 When does Manel want to fight again
1:14:36 Outro
