*Recorded on June 30th, 2025*
Danny Rodriguez talks with John Wood, Founder & Head Coach of Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas (NV), about where he grew up, his path from fighter to coach, how he started Syndicate MMA, what makes a MMA coach great, why the culture at Syndicate MMA is so special, the amazing achievements/progressions of John's Fighters - Khalil Rountree Jr. & Merab Dvalishvili, planting an idea in a fighter's head and letting it grow, John's advice to anyone trying to become a pro fighter, and his thoughts on UFC 317 where Ilia Topuria became a double champion.
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