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What Is Netflix live sports?
Netflix live sports is a subject covered in depth across 1 podcast episode in our database. Below you'll find key concepts, expert insights, and the top episodes to listen to — all distilled from hours of conversation by leading experts.
Key Concepts in Netflix live sports
The stockton slap
An open-handed strike to the face, popularized by Nick Diaz (Nate's brother) during his UFC career. Nate Diaz explains it as a psychological tactic, a form of warning or assertion of dominance without necessarily engaging in a full-blown punch, stemming from real-life experiences of owning someone with a slap without a fight escalating.
Fighting on the uprise
Nate Diaz's philosophy for selecting opponents, emphasizing the importance of fighting individuals who are at the peak of their performance or actively building their careers and momentum. He states he prefers not to fight someone who is "on their last dying leg" or seeking a comeback story, aiming instead for competitive fights against the "best of the best" when they are also performing at their highest level.
Jiu-jitsu as life skill
Nate Diaz's belief that jiu-jitsu should be a mandatory skill taught in schools and to law enforcement, viewing it as essential as learning to swim. He argues it provides critical self-defense capabilities, fosters mental stability, helps overcome social anxiety, and promotes overall awareness and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
The 'grooming' joke (theo von)
A running humorous remark initiated by Theo Von after Nate Diaz recounted meeting Chris Avila when Avila was 14-15 and Diaz was an adult fighter. Von playfully accuses Diaz of "grooming" Avila, a joke that reappears when discussing Michael Jackson and Elvis's daughter, and Theo's movie. It serves as a lighthearted, recurring gag throughout the episode.
What Experts Say About Netflix live sports
- 1.Nate Diaz and Chris Avila are headlining a May 16th Netflix fight card, with Diaz facing Mike Perry and Avila fighting Brandon Jenkins in an MMA bout.
- 2.The iconic "Stockton slap" was originated by Nate's brother, Nick Diaz, during his second UFC fight against Robbie Lawler.
- 3.Nate Diaz strongly advocates for teaching jiu-jitsu in schools and to law enforcement, viewing it as a necessary life skill akin to learning to swim, crucial for self-defense and personal development.
- 4.Diaz chose his fight with Mike Perry on Netflix over larger UFC offers because he prefers to fight the "best of the best" when they are "on the uprise," rather than opponents like a currently struggling Conor McGregor.
- 5.Nate Diaz plans to fight Jake Paul in MMA after his bout with Mike Perry and is actively building his own promotion called "Real Fight Incorporated" to promote real MMA fights.
- 6.Both Nate Diaz and Chris Avila confirmed they are not vaccinated, with Diaz humorously challenging others to "vaccinate yourself."