JRE MMA Show #71 with Rico Verhoeven
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Kickboxing World and Glory Events in Holland
- Discussion about the upcoming bar to Hari rematch taking place in Holland
- Comparison of kickboxing popularity in Europe versus America
- Issues with kickboxing not gaining as much traction in America compared to MMA
Muay Thai vs. Glory Kickboxing
- Differences between Muay Thai and Glory Kickboxing styles
- Commercial aspects of Glory Kickboxing events
- Debates on the use of elbows and clinching in Muay Thai
Rico Verhoeven shares his mindset during a fight with a powerful opponent
- Verhoeven reflects on a fight where he faced a large opponent
- He discusses his strategy of staying focused and relaxed
- Conversation hints at a potential rematch with Bader Hari
Bader Hari and Riko's rivalry: Legal troubles, rematch delays, and doping allegations
- Background information on Bader Hari's history in kickboxing and legal issues
- Discussion on the delays in arranging a rematch between Hari and Verhoeven
- Insights into doping allegations and suspensions for past fights
Investigating Fighter's Mysterious Fight Records
- Fighter's trainer unsure about undocumented fights from the past
- Questioning the validity of the fighter's record due to lack of online documentation
- Observations on fighter's physical transformation and training routines for strength and conditioning
Training Regimen and Sparring Techniques of a Professional Fighter
- Balanced focus on strength training and skill work
- Incorporating explosive training from various sports for speed and power
- Approach to sparring with emphasis on technique and not causing injuries
Glory Organization and Kickboxing Events
- Glory as an organization was struggling in America but doing well overall
- Less events in America compared to Europe due to more success in Europe
- Discussion about negotiating a new contract with Glory and exploring new possibilities in the sport like mixed fights
One Championship and Transition to Acting Career
- Comparison of One Championship with kickboxing and muay thai events with small gloves
- Importance of focus in both kickboxing and potential acting career
- Transition to acting career and challenges faced by athletes like Randy Couture
Rico's Mental Strength in Fighting
- Mental strength highlighted as the crucial factor in late rounds
- Comparison of mental endurance to running out of gas in a car
- Importance of pushing physical limits while maintaining psychological balance
Rico's Preparation and Dietary Regimen
- Detailed insight into Rico's training monitoring including temperature tracking
- Discussion on maintaining balanced nutrition through private cooking
- Adherence to scientific approach including individualized diet for fight weight
Sauna Experience and Insights from Laird Hamilton
- Experimenting with sauna at high temperatures, influenced by Laird Hamilton
- Realization of potential health risks at extreme temperatures
- Discussion on the benefits of sauna and heat shock proteins
Cryotherapy, Floating Tanks, and Importance of Recovery
- Exploration of cryotherapy and floating tanks for recovery and relaxation
- The benefits of magnesium absorption in floating tanks
- Regular massage therapy, prevention of injuries, and recovery strategies for athletes
Positive mindset and visualization for fighting success
- Maintaining a positive mindset in life despite challenges and setbacks is crucial
- Belief in the power of positivity to attract positive outcomes
- Discussion on visualization strategies for mental preparation in fighting
Anticipation and importance of upcoming fight
- Discussing mental challenges and confidence fluctuations before a fight
- Importance of mental coaching and psychologists in overcoming mental obstacles
- Promotion and anticipation of an upcoming historical kickboxing event