Chicago Open Recap: Medals, Grub & Deep-Dish Debriefs (Episode 60)

On this episode of Fighters Drinking Coffee, hosts and guests Kate, Andrea, Scott and Leo recap the Chicago Open weekend: match results, immediate rematches, and what went right (and what didn’t) on the mats. We dig into match-by-match breakdowns and key takeaways — including tactical adjustments, live coaching captured with mic’d coaches for post-match film review, and lessons learned from running it back. Plus the food stories: our pre-fight steak-and-potatoes ritual, post-fight feasts, and deep-dish showdowns (Pequod’s vs. Lou Malnati’s) — and the pastry detours that made the trip memorable. Expect practical training takeaways, candid competitor reflections, and plenty of travel-and-food banter — with results (Scott and Leo gold, Kate silver, Andrea and others earning podium finishes), coaching insights, and next-step homework for the team. Please remember to follow, rate and review! or Support the show on our Patreon Want more from Fighters Drinking Coffee: Follow us on instagram: @fightersdrinkingcoffee   Join our discord: https://discord.gg/UPmxwuwXks Get some MADE IN THE USA gear:  https://cruzcmbt.com/GETSUDSY