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Meeting Alexander Karelin was different.

Not just because of the dominance.
Not just because of the legend.

But because of the PRESENCE.

The intelligence.
The calmness.
The almost regal energy he carried.

The comparison?

Fedor Emelianenko. 😳

Two of the most intimidating combat sports figures ever…
yet unbelievably thoughtful and intelligent. 🔥

🎧 Full episode:
https://thefulltiltpodcast.transistor.fm/

#Wrestling #MMA #Karelin #Fedor #FullTiltPodcast

Thank you to everyone who made this past weekend’s Operation: Ride For Our Troops - Vegas such an incredible success.

XCGIF wants to thank all of our participants, sponsors, vendors, ride stops, and volunteers for your amazing support and hard work throughout the event. We also want to acknowledge and thank the Las Vegas & Henderson Fire Departments who came out with their equipment to hoist the American Flag during our opening ceremony, what a patriotic moment!Without each and every one of you, events like this would not be possible.

The turnout was outstanding, the energy all weekend was incredible, and we are truly grateful for the community that continues to stand behind our mission and the veterans we serve.

Final fundraising numbers from the event will be announced as soon as we crunch all the numbers, stay tuned!

From all of us at Xtreme Couture GI Foundation, THANK YOU again for helping make this event one to remember!

Do you think this was correct?

#ufc #ufcfreedom250 #conormcgregor #maxholloway #fyp

Some people have stories.

Then there are people who’ve truly LIVED.

Olympic dreams.
Wild journeys.
Historic moments.
Lessons earned the hard way.

And through it all… those experiences shaped the man sitting here today.

This wasn’t just a wrestling conversation.

It was a masterclass on resilience, growth, and life. 🔥

🎧 Full episode:
https://thefulltiltpodcast.transistor.fm/

#Wrestling #LifeLessons #Mindset #FullTiltPodcast

18th Annual @xcgif Las Vegas ride with @xcnatch 🇺🇸♥️

18th Annual @xcgif Las Vegas ride with @xcnatch 🇺🇸♥️

Everyone likes someone who’s a little cocky.

If you talk a little shit and then go out there and back it up with a great performance, you will be loved.

The danger happens when you cross that line into arrogance, when you start taking the shit talking more seriously than the actual performance.

You can’t lose sight of the task at hand, and you can’t fall in love with your ego so much that it makes you overestimate your skills.

History is riddled with men who celebrated too early, who underestimated their opponents, who lived in the fantasy of their mind rather than in the reality that required grind and preparation for battle.

Don’t fall for this trap, stay humble, keep focused, take every enemy seriously, and express your cockiness with caution.

Join us for Moneyberg Mentoring; we just started a brand new cohort, link in bio 👉🏻 @derekmoneyberg

#randycouture #cocky #ufc #mma #wealth @xcnatch

The 1991 Pan Am Games in Havana, Cuba were WAY bigger than people realize. 😳

This wasn’t just another tournament.

It was the road to the Olympics.

The qualifier.
The pressure test.
The proving ground before the ‘92 Games.

Every match mattered.
Every performance could change an Olympic future.

And the spotlight?

Massive. 🔥

🎧 Full episode:
https://thefulltiltpodcast.transistor.fm/

#Wrestling #Olympics #PanAmGames #FullTiltPodcast

One comment from the crowd changed EVERYTHING 😭🔥

Top-ranked veteran vs. freshman blue chipper.
Packed crowd.
State College going crazy.

Then someone yelled:

“Don’t let that old man do that to you!” 😂

He looked up…
winked…
and took it personally.

What happened next?

Absolute domination. 😳🔥

🎧 Full episode:
https://thefulltiltpodcast.transistor.fm/

#Wrestling #CollegeWrestling #PennState #FullTiltPodcast

Before MMA fully understood wrestling…

Rico Chiapparelli already saw it coming.

Quietly behind the scenes, he was shaping fighters, building systems, and teaching wrestlers how to dominate in this new world of MMA.

He cornered those first UFC fights.
Helped build the foundation.
Set the standard.

Some legends don’t need the spotlight to change the game. 🔥

🎧 Full episode:
https://thefulltiltpodcast.transistor.fm/

#MMA #Wrestling #UFC #RicoChiapparelli #FullTiltPodcast

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

Nothing is more fulfilling than serving those who have served for you! 🇺🇸

@xcgif holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons- but when community comes together (from around the world) just to #RideForOurTroops alongside @xcnatch #RandyCouture himself- all while raising money for #Veterans and their families… it’s an absolute honor to volunteer with some of the most selfless and badass people in Sin City! ✌️🎰

The final stop of this #PokerRun was held at @beerzombies… a perfect way to end an amazing day complete with a silent auction, raffles, merch tables, veterans organizations, food trucks, live music, and tons of friends, both old and new! 🏍️✨

@thehornymike from @countskustoms also came out to support, hundreds of bikes and choppers were on display, and so many great memories were made, too! Can’t wait for next year or the next ride- in a city near you- as we support our Vets who bleed the Red, White, and Blue! ❤️🤍💙

Visit www.XCGIF.org to donate or support the foundation and keep up with the latest events and activities! #ThankYou 🫶🏼

You are the sum of those you surround yourself with.

Choose wisely.

Today was a great day surrounded by the best people. @xcgif and @xcnatch are as amazing as their cause, helping veterans in a way that’s powerful. Thank you Randy, Val and the XCGIF team for including @usvetslv today. I’m proud to serve beside you.

Learn more about XCGIF and see all the good for yourself. 🫡

Big thanks to @annakooiman and @newsnationnow for having us on the show today for Armed Forces Day to talk about @fourbranchesbourbon!

You can watch the whole segment here:
https://app.latakoo.com/asset/23852033?share=n2mqeuctqapbb6hqmdz4565z5o4w5vkq

Cheers! 🇺🇸🥃

Big thanks to @annakooiman and @newsnationnow for having us on the show today for Armed Forces Day to talk about @fourbranchesbourbon!

You can watch the whole segment here:
https://app.latakoo.com/asset/23852033?share=n2mqeuctqapbb6hqmdz4565z5o4w5vkq

Cheers! 🇺🇸🥃

Big thanks to @annakooiman and @newsnationnow for having us on the show today for Armed Forces Day to talk about @fourbranchesbourbon!

You can watch the whole segment here:
https://app.latakoo.com/asset/23852033?share=n2mqeuctqapbb6hqmdz4565z5o4w5vkq

Cheers! 🇺🇸🥃

Big thanks to @annakooiman and @newsnationnow for having us on the show today for Armed Forces Day to talk about @fourbranchesbourbon!

You can watch the whole segment here:
https://app.latakoo.com/asset/23852033?share=n2mqeuctqapbb6hqmdz4565z5o4w5vkq

Cheers! 🇺🇸🥃

Big thanks to @annakooiman and @newsnationnow for having us on the show today for Armed Forces Day to talk about @fourbranchesbourbon!

You can watch the whole segment here:
https://app.latakoo.com/asset/23852033?share=n2mqeuctqapbb6hqmdz4565z5o4w5vkq

Cheers! 🇺🇸🥃

Big thanks to @annakooiman and @newsnationnow for having us on the show today for Armed Forces Day to talk about @fourbranchesbourbon!

You can watch the whole segment here:
https://app.latakoo.com/asset/23852033?share=n2mqeuctqapbb6hqmdz4565z5o4w5vkq

Cheers! 🇺🇸🥃