EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 1H 49M
Rashed Al Mohtadi & Mohamed Jaffer | Revolutionizing Live Arena Fan Experience | JibberwithJabber
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We started recording 15 minutes before the podcast even "officially" began... and things got real, fast. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Grapple—a revolutionary, zero-gambling fantasy MMA app born right here in Dubai. We're breaking down why the UAE has secretly become the global capital for mixed martial arts, the insane underground culture of jiu-jitsu, and why major promotions like UAE Warriors and the UFC are hyper-focusing on the Middle East.Plus, we argue over the ultimate MMA Mount Rushmore (Jon Jones vs. Khabib vs. GSP), share crazy behind-the-scenes stories about training with heavy hitters like Alistair Overeem and Bam Bam Tuivasa, and explain why the world's biggest athletes are quietly leaving the UK and US to settle down in the Emirates. If you are a diehard UFC or football fan, you do NOT want to miss this casual, unfiltered conversation.🎵 TIMESTAMPS 🎵0:00 - The cameras were already rolling...2:00 - Leaving the UK: Why customer service doesn't exist back home5:00 - Raising kids in Dubai vs Europe (Safety is priceless)8:30 - Crazy MMA training secrets from Khabib's camp (Gymnastics vs Jiu-Jitsu)12:00 - The UAE’s insane obsession with Mixed Martial Arts15:30 - How WWE storytelling successfully transitioned into the UFC19:00 - Alex Pereira moving to Heavyweight: Sluggish or Savage?23:00 - Why grappling with Dagestani fighters feels like drowning29:00 - Meeting Bam Bam Tuivasa: Why the UFC will never release him38:30 - The truth about Power Slap vs Rugby collisions43:00 - Hooking up tickets for the Sir Alex Ferguson Suite at Man United48:00 - How we built Grapple: The story behind the Dubai startup1:02:00 - Why gambling ruins MMA (The ethical prediction solution)1:17:00 - How Dubai completely revolutionized basketball in 1 year1:22:00 - Settling the MMA GOAT Debate: Jon Jones, Khabib, or GSP?1:36:00 - The LeBron vs Kobe longevity debate1:44:00 - Why aren't there more annual celebrity charity matches?Subscribe to our channel & Enjoy the new Video : ► / jibberwithjaber
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We started recording 15 minutes before the podcast even "officially" began... and things got real, fast. In this episode, we sit down with the founders of Grapple—a revolutionary, zero-gambling fantasy MMA app born right here in Dubai. We're breaking down why the UAE has secretly become the global capital for mixed martial arts, the insane underground culture of jiu-jitsu, and why major promotions like UAE Warriors and the UFC are hyper-focusing on the Middle East.Plus, we argue over the ultimate MMA Mount Rushmore (Jon Jones vs. Khabib vs. GSP), share crazy behind-the-scenes stories about training with heavy hitters like Alistair Overeem and Bam Bam Tuivasa, and explain why the world's biggest athletes are quietly leaving the UK and US to settle down in the Emirates. If you are a diehard UFC or football fan, you do NOT want to miss this casual, unfiltered conversation.🎵 TIMESTAMPS 🎵0:00 - The cameras were already rolling...2:00 - Leaving the UK: Why customer service doesn't exist back home5:00 - Raising kids in Dubai vs Europe (Safety is priceless)8:30 - Crazy MMA training secrets from Khabib's camp (Gymnastics vs Jiu-Jitsu)12:00 - The UAE’s insane obsession with Mixed Martial Arts15:30 - How WWE storytelling successfully transitioned into the UFC19:00 - Alex Pereira moving to Heavyweight: Sluggish or Savage?23:00 - Why grappling with Dagestani fighters feels like drowning29:00 - Meeting Bam Bam Tuivasa: Why the UFC will never release him38:30 - The truth about Power Slap vs Rugby collisions43:00 - Hooking up tickets for the Sir Alex Ferguson Suite at Man United48:00 - How we built Grapple: The story behind the Dubai startup1:02:00 - Why gambling ruins MMA (The ethical prediction solution)1:17:00 - How Dubai completely revolutionized basketball in 1 year1:22:00 - Settling the MMA GOAT Debate: Jon Jones, Khabib, or GSP?1:36:00 - The LeBron vs Kobe longevity debate1:44:00 - Why aren't there more annual celebrity charity matches?Subscribe to our channel & Enjoy the new Video : ► / jibberwithjaber
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