Netflix MVP Fight Promotion Criticized as Amateur Compared to UFC Standards
"It just wasn't. Francis Ngannou fighting a dude who was basically a 205-pounder who wasn't even that good. It was cool to see Francis back in MMA but then after the dust settles, you're like, who did he really just knock out though?"
About this episode
In this episode of Full Send Podcast, hosts Kyle Forgeard, Salim the Dream, Bob Menery, and special guest Santa Cruz discussed a wide range of topics from combat sports to controversial internet personalities. The central focus was the upcoming Bob Menery versus Johnny Manziel amateur MMA fight at the UFC Apex, with hosts predicting Manziel's athletic background and 20-pound weight advantage will overwhelm the inexperienced Menery despite his intensive training. The conversation moved to NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama, with hosts declaring the 7-foot-5 Spurs center will become the greatest basketball player of all time, surpassing Jordan and LeBron, due to his unprecedented combination of size and guard skills at age 22. They heavily criticized Netflix's MVP fight promotion for amateur production quality and weak matchmaking compared to UFC standards, arguing Netflix cannot compete without building talent pipelines. The group condemned streamer Chud the Builder, who called Aiden Ross from jail offering to fight for free in exchange for $1.25 million bail after being arrested for racist hate crimes and shooting himself. Hosts defended the June 14th UFC White House event against political backlash, calling opposition anti-American. Health and fitness discussions featured Santa Cruz explaining electrolyte science, proper sodium intake for active individuals, and the biological mechanisms behind diet transitions. The episode also covered Drake album parties in Toronto, carnivore diet protocols, porn consumption habits, looksmaxing culture, and Toronto's carjacking epidemic.
Key takeaways
- Victor Wembanyama projected to become greatest NBA player ever over Jordan and LeBron due to unprecedented 7-foot-5 height combined with guard skills.
- Bob Menery will fight Johnny Manziel in amateur MMA with four-ounce gloves at UFC Apex, with Manziel heavily favored despite Menery's training.
- Arrested streamer Chud the Builder called Aiden Ross from jail offering free fight in exchange for $1.25 million bail after racist hate crime charges.
- Netflix MVP fight promotion criticized as amateur compared to UFC due to poor production choices and weak opponent matchmaking for aging stars.
- UFC White House event on June 14th defended as historic sporting spectacle that should transcend political divisions and celebrate international athletes.
- Santa Cruz explained electrolyte science showing active individuals need 8-30 grams sodium daily depending on body size and training intensity.
- Hosts condemned Chud the Builder's content as malicious hate rather than humor, distinguishing it from legitimate comedic racist jokes among friends.