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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2026 · 1H 21M

NVIDIA Software Engineer Quits Tech to Coach MMA

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Like & Subscribe to GET SIMPLIFIED!In this episode, Nicky Ryan and Nicky Rod sit down with MMA coach Elton Wells to dive into the technical side of fighting. The guys break down different techniques, approaches to training, and the systems that shape how they think about MMA and grappling.Follow us on Instagram:The Simple Man Podcast @thesimplemanpodcastElton Wells @ambushcoachDamien Anderson @bjjdamien Nick Rodriguez @nickyrod247Ethan Crelinsten @ethan.crelinstenNicky Ryan @nickyryanbjjAlly Wolski @allywolski Simple Man Martial Arts @simplemanmartialartsPronoia @pronoiabjjOur Partners:Marek Health - https://marekhealth.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANIron Neck - https://www.iron-neck.com/SIMPLEMAN10 | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMAN10Pronoia - https://www.pronoiabjj.com | Save 10% with code: SIMPLEMANWant to Buy Our Merch?Head to www.simplemanma.myshopify.com for training gear and more!Premiere Jerky | Performance Fuel Crafted in the USACarne Jerky - https://www.carnejerky.com/Learn From Us:https://submeta.io/@simplemanmartialartsTime Stamps:00:00:00 Elton Could Kick Damien’s Ass00:01:58 Athletes & Coaches00:03:15 Studying John Danaher00:05:11 Coaching Ideologies00:06:44 The ARC00:10:56 Coaching Aspirations00:14:17 Episode Break00:15:14 Evolution of Jiu Jitsu00:23:25 Gavin Corbe at ADCC00:26:29 Results vs Approach00:27:18 Dominant Striking Art00:31:15 Attachment to Culture in Sport00:33:21 Juji Gatame00:36:59 The Best Muay Thai Athletes00:39:55 Elton’s Background00:44:49 Grappling for MMA00:47:40 What if MMA Came First?00:50:49 UFC BJJ Bowl00:59:29 Kneeing Grounded Opponent01:01:20 Rules Meetings01:06:17 Most Exciting Ruleset01:15:51 NickyRod vs Himself for the Belt01:18:11 NickyRod Seminar & Camping01:20:57 See You Next Time!

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