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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 39 MIN

Tap In With Tom #007 - Verbal Sparring with Julian "The Spanish Dragon" Rodriguez

from Tap In With Tom · host Tom Nicholas Jr.

From the gritty local gyms to the bright lights of the cage, Julian "The Spanish Dragon" Rodriguez has built his MMA career on hard work and Jersey toughness.In this episode, we sit down with Julian to talk about our shared history in the gym, his evolution as a fighter, and what it takes to survive in the modern fight game. We dive deep into the differences between old-school sparring and new-age recovery, weight cutting, his thoughts on Jeff Lentz’s recent BKFC bare-knuckle debut, and the ultimate legacy he wants to leave behind in combat sports.If you are a fan of MMA, the local New Jersey fight scene, or just love a good underdog story, you don't want to miss this one.Follow Julian "The Spanish Dragon" Rodriguez:Instagram: @the_spanish_dragonFollow me HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@UCQ7lnFoxv1OkPjCAcc-NdHAhttps://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtom/https://rumble.com/c/c-7743581https://X.com/tomvenafronj

From the gritty local gyms to the bright lights of the cage, Julian "The Spanish Dragon" Rodriguez has built his MMA career on hard work and Jersey toughness.In this episode, we sit down with Julian to talk about our shared history in the gym, his evolution as a fighter, and what it takes to survive in the modern fight game. We dive deep into the differences between old-school sparring and new-age recovery, weight cutting, his thoughts on Jeff Lentz’s recent BKFC bare-knuckle debut, and the ultimate legacy he wants to leave behind in combat sports.If you are a fan of MMA, the local New Jersey fight scene, or just love a good underdog story, you don't want to miss this one.Follow Julian "The Spanish Dragon" Rodriguez:Instagram: @the_spanish_dragonFollow me HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@UCQ7lnFoxv1OkPjCAcc-NdHAhttps://www.instagram.com/tapinwithtom/https://rumble.com/c/c-7743581https://X.com/tomvenafronj

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