JAXXON PODCAST UFC Fight Night Recap w/ Frank Shamrock, Andre Fili, Khalil Rountree, Luke Rockhold and Bear Degidio
Mar 24, 2026
Khalil Rountree, UFC light heavyweight and Jackson camp grinder; Luke Rockhold, former middleweight champion and elite striker; Andre Fili, featherweight known for sharp striking; Frank Shamrock, pioneering former champion and analyst. They break down glove design and eye pokes, evolution of MMA wrestling-meets-striking, distance control and check-hook setups, camp life with Hamzat, takedown tactics and dramatic fight finishes.
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Open Hand Striking Changed Fight Dynamics
- Fighters now fight with open hands to catch and wrestle rather than to fully commit to power punches.
- Frank Shamrock notes this shift causes more eye pokes and a different striking mindset compared to earlier eras where fighters were 'socking motherfuckers'.
Blended Disciplines Shrunk Tactical Windows
- Modern fighters blend striking, wrestling, and grappling more seamlessly, shortening windows between transitions.
- Frank Shamrock says gaps are smaller now and flow between disciplines is much improved versus his era.
Stovepipe Slam Sounded Like Chicken Bones Breaking
- Frank Shamrock shares an infamous stoppage where his stovepipe slam sounded like 'a bag of chicken bones' breaking and ended an opponent's career.
- He recounts slamming an opponent and later realizing the horrific audible impact of the technique.