King Mo (Guest) - EP #62

After the taping of this episode, and before the posting, Khabib’s Father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Nurmagomedov family during this tragic time.

Rizin Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion, former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, American Top Team MMA Coach, professional wrestler, and AKA alum King Mo Skypes in for this episode. He and Mike talk about their time together at AKA, Mo's transition from amateur wrestling to MMA, how he brought Khabib to AKA, the challenges of pro wrestling vs. MMA, inspiring the next wave of fighters, and tons more! Don't miss it and be sure to subscribe for all the latest episodes.

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Timestamps:
1:27 Persevering through injury and training at AKA
3:38 Did you get everything out of MMA that you wanted?
4:49 The King brought the Eagle to AKA.
10:04 Was King Mo at Mike’s First pro fight, Yves Edwards was?
12:13 Mike used to fight in pants.
13:30 A controversial loss cost Mo an Olympic spot, what did he learn from it?
16:41 What got you into MMA?
17:44 What got you into pro wrestling?
19:04 Five Hour training sessions and Ric Flair chest chops
22:28 Every fight was the biggest fight of my life
25:17 The next wave of great fighters
26:11 Plans for the near future?
27:44 Mo is a fan of AKA Thailand's Manel Kape

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Host: Mike Swick
Guest: King Mo
Produced & Directed by: Mike Swick
Filmed & Edited by: Greg Blunt
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Music: Danny Bunnathong
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