Joe Mazzulla training MMA (video via: @arielhelwani)
This is like when Ned Flanders took his shirt off lol I didn’t think in a million years Mazzulla was ripped haha
stupid sexy Mazzula
Like he’s wearing nothing at all, *nothing at all*
He’s a former player who is like obsessed with jiu jitsu I’m not surprised at all lol
He stopped chewing gum because it was affecting his breathing and heart rate. This is not a man to be trifled with.
He didn’t stop chewing gum. In his words he “eliminated it entirely”
Big Gum better watch out, he’s eventually going to come and finish the job.
I’m here to kick and and chew bubble gum…
…is that even possible?
He makes things up. Joe not the poster. Joe literally just makes shit up lol
[Are you sure about that?](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24857722/)
My guy hit you with a Tim Robinson, “Are you sure about that?” and then backed it up with peer reviewed proof.
Stopping chewing gum? Nigh impossible, Mazzula is a force to be reckoned with.
I mean he’s a former pro athlete and he isn’t old
A lot of retired pros get out of shape shockingly fast because the keep eating pro athlete levels of calories but aren’t doing the constant training and playing.
When Damon Jones got caught with the gambling case the first thing I thought when they showed his pic was “damn! when did he get fat?”
The most shocking is Eric Snow. AI’s point guard during his hey day. Dude looks like he never ever touched a basketball in his life and is now like 300+ lbs. He never had that build like say Raymond Felton who you knew would blow up after his NBA days stopped.
Those guys are also considerably older than Mazulla who by all accounts seems like one of those people who always naturally have energy
naturally have energy is one way to put it lmao
I feel like the only exception are NFL O-linemen. Joe Thomas looks almost unrecognizable.
Chara (NHL) started doing a lot of long dots running, and he’s pretty skinny now. He got fast quickly.
My biggest concern with Kyle Lowry retiring
He’s gonna have an ass like Gracie Bon 🤣
BBL? NO. KBL. Kyle Booty Lowry.
After college he went undrafted and began coaching, he didn’t go pro as a player
A lot of current pros are not shredded like this
I would not be surprised if he’s on trt
Really?? I was thinking the exact opposite.
Mazzula is a young, former D1 athlete, who is obsessed with combat sports and said his “love language is violence.”
Plus he’s got to stay in shape for his own survival against his own children.
Groundskeeper Willy too
Going to be the first coach to get called by the league office for a surprise PED test
Is there actually a penalty for juicing as a coach/athletic staff?
yup. you have to trade a finals mvp for pg13
Bruh. Why do you have to remind me.
I’m still pissed man.
Alright, but ya gotta get over it.
Some people in Boston, they’re not so happy with the Celtics
RIP your flair
And his username
Shit hurts
Cmon man it ain’t all bad… we got Playoff P!
oh, but what’s the penalty then?
Being over-optimistic of getting Playoff P before the realization that you get nothing.
too soon.
Eric spolestra sweating bullets right now
Unless the substance is federally illegal I would think no right?
https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1173428/nba-responds-to-kerrs-pot-stance-says-coaches-are-also-tested
Only thing I could find was that from 2016, seems they do get tested and punished just like players do. Probably a “if the coach is doing it, chances are the players are too” since it starts at the top or some BS like that
This is prior to the latest CBA as well.
I highly doubt it, beyond some vague illegal drug use policy that is standard for pretty much every company.
Was guessing you’ll say
Going to be the first coach to get ejected by killing a ref w/ one punch
One Punch Ma…zzulla.
Whatever Joe is doing… Tyler Herro needs to hit up his guy.
dude’s jacked as hell
He could definitely beat JT up lol
I think I’d take Mazzulla over any player in the NBA. He’s jacked, huge into jiu jitsu, and is pure unadulterated psychosis held in check by a string.
You’re wrong.
It’s held in check by a strand of spider web
Tbf, that would be stronger than a string
tbsuperf, one string is stronger than one web strand. now multiple web strands as thick as a string would be a lot stronger than a string tho
Oh fr?? Well dang.
I remember my grade 7 science textbook mentioning that the strongest spider silk in the world, if it was as thick as a pencil, could stop a flying Boeing 747 without snapping. Can’t remember exactly which spider though, that was roughly 2 decades ago
Maybe it was the one in madame web
See: Peter Parker
I present Steven Adams as my counter.
He also hangs with the hottest dudes
He also wears the freshest clothes, eats at the chillest restaurants and hangs out with the hottest dudes. yall are pathetic lol
The guy just sees red
yes but literally constantly.
His back looks like a fucking road map ..
He’d have a shot. But there’s some sleeper players for sure that don’t post anything but have some martial arts experience I bet. However I doubt really any of them could fight at a decently high level so it’s probably a toss up between most players
If James Johnson counts as still being in the NBA, he’d fuck Mazzula up
Just kick him in the bad leg and it’s over.
What about JET?
This is what Stephen A thinks he looks like.
Juiced to the gills
Ehhh maybe. This doesn’t scream steroids. Juiced to the gills guys are huge or like 5% body fat. He’s in great shape but def could be natural
He could blast a couple cycles over the summer, and then cruise during the season
Hgh feels probably at least
For sure, but that lighting change at the end shows you the value of that.
this guy being jacked is somehow surprising yet completely expected
Most people don’t look jacked with clothes on until they put on considerable mass or just wear tighter fitting clothes
Mazulla isnt one of those buff guys who dresses in toddler clothes to show off their muscles. That’s why everybody is surprised. Like Shannon Sharpe. His clothes never fit.
Shannon’s clothes are a size too small or what?
Also Joe’s always covered up so it’s almost impossible to tell. But my word… That’s a jacked dude
Shannon’s might be two sizes too small tbh
I’d probably dress that way too if I was sculpted like him though 😁
I’ve seen Shannon in person, that suit was VERY form fitting
a) look shredded with your shirt off
b) look jacked with your shirt on
unless you’re on gear or under 5’10” its really tough to have both
Exactly !!!
I understand exactly what you mean
Bro is a fucking tank holy shit
I knew he was fit but not like this. He’d beat the shit outta me lol
Fit and trains MMA he’d beat 99.99% of the general population.
Yes, but can he beat Jake Paul?
Ya know, that’s the first Jake Paul fight I’d watch.
I think with two broken legs Mazzulla still tries to kill Paul. Tis but a scratch is his default
After watching this video you might have a shot lol
lol yeah let’s not jump to any conclusions that his jiu jitsu is outstanding. His striking needs a million dollars worth of work. But dam is he gorgeous.
you haven’t seen my tape though
he’d beat the shit outta me
Holy sleeper build
He’s gotta be the most interesting figure in the NBA. Such a weirdo in the best way
Swole Mazzula
Swolezula
The Mic Ruler
Mazcles
Saw someone in the Celtics subreddit say shredded mozzarella
Some interesting context: He’s hitting pads with Eric Nicksick, one of the most respected coaches in MMA. (Trained Francis Ngannou and Sean Strickland)
Nicksick like Joe is part of the newer generations of coaches who’ve started to make a name for themselves in the last few years. So it’s very cool to see them train together.
Yup you know ball. Xtreme couture is a top 3 mma gym in the country
I absolutely loved how Eric was cornering Ngannou when he fought Gane. 2-0 down after two rounds and he’s just so calm and poised with his corner advice. Even kept telling Francis he looked great this far, and then showed him what to tweak and how. Francis swept the remaining 3 rounds to retain his HW championship
He’s certainly a calming presence. I remember Strickland being so amped up between rounds against Izzy, and Eric having to constantly calm him down
how does a respected MMA coach let him punch like that?
Lol you might get some downvotes but I see your point. His technique isn’t good at all. But I doubt Nicksick is trying to critique his mechanics that much. This is probably just get Joe’s heart pumping more than anything. The best exercise and most tiring thing you can do.
It’s a lot to break down but I’ll try to keep it simple. When it comes to his punches, he’s leaning almost head first before his punch is even halfway to the target, big no no. He doesn’t have a base. His hooks (the looping punches he’s throwing) are super telegraphed and anyone with a bit of training would see them coming a mile away, and they are arm punches which means little power (he’s not activating his hips or body at all, which is where true power comes from), and the jabs and straight punches he’s throwing have little to no power on them. His hands also drop a fair amount after throwing which makes you a prime target for counter punches.
With his kicks, the big thing is his hip rotation and pivoting. He’s not pivoting his grounded leg and takes forever to get the kick out. He’s making almost a V with the kicking leg, and truly only using a tiny part of his leg to generate power.
It’s hard to explain fully because there’s so much wrong with it 😂 but that’s the best I could do in simple terms.
I would look up Trevor Whittman training videos on YouTube! He’s in my opinion the best coach in the game, with his two biggest fighters right now being Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje. Coach Barry Robinson is great for boxing fundamentals. He’s got a real mind for the sport. Honestly, watching some of Joe Rogan’s old kicking videos is great too, dude kicked like a mule in his prime. And for ground game I would say Malachy Friedman is a great one. Keeps it simple and effective. Hopefully you dive into the world of MMA! It’s amazing!
If you critique all day the student never gets a workout lol. The best thing to do is record students on videos so they are motivated to listen and one day learn to be graceful. It’s a long journey for most.
Ready to finish the job that Bam started
Joe lumbers in
#WHERE IS HERRO?
#WHERE IS HE???????????????
“BUCKS TOOK YOU OVER JAYLEN?!?”
TYLER HERRO OVER MEEEEE???!???
in Batman Dark Knight voice?
You get me
What the fuck
This is what Stephen A thinks he looks like
Hahaha, for real!
The funny part is that one of them is trying to act tough, while the other is just trying to act normal so he doesn’t freak people out…. It’s a funny juxtaposition.
Can’t wait until Mazzulla gets grey hair and enters his true old, angry sensei stage, where he actually starts physically abusing people because words are not enough….
i didnt know my coach was roided up
You guys remember that one South Park Special on Black Friday and Bill Gates was fighting Sonys CEO and he took off his shirt revealing his muscles and the tattoos.
Yeah that reminded me of this scene
my favourite team’s coach can beat up your favourite team’s coach
celtics gotta be the “my coach can beat up your coach” champions. not sure there’s even any decent comp out there. shit might be a 16-0 playoff run. i know there are some former players coaching but i don’t think they rly keep themselves in elite shape like this and probably don’t train fighting
Bulls fan here, Tiago Splitter is 6’11” so maybe not?
Plus he’s Brazilian. Probably came out the womb a bjj blue belt
You see those legs kicks? Mazzulla gonna chop him down like a tree.
Id watch a movie about Joe training to fight him
He’d have a reach advantage but unless he scored a quick lucky knockout blow, Joe would likely just take out his legs and bring the fight to the ground quickly.
Audio from The Town playing via his neuralink.
Oh no, he’s hot
Someone get Luka in touch with Mazulla’s trainer
25-gave ban for Luka if he tries that, lol
Had no idea he was that shredded
Celtics have the coolest NBA coach.
All because Ime Udoka cheated on Nia Long.
Preparing for the Boston Philly rivalry next year. Nick Nurse better watch out
This is what Herro thought he looked like.
i think its hilarious u kids talking shit about Mazzulla. u wouldnt say this shit to him at lan, hes jacked. not only that but he wears the freshest clothes, eats at the chillest restaurants and hangs out with the hottest dudes. yall are pathetic lol
His back looks like a fucking road map
If he thinks this is going to stop me from fighting him if I ever see him for that game 7 starting line up he is very wrong. RON HARPER Jr JOE?!?
Just see red bro he’s toast.
Come on baby Jesus , let there be a mazzula vs Stephen a and herro 2 vs 1
Im sorry. Did anyone know this dude was jacked to the gills? Holy fuck.
Boston should sign him lmao
No wonder he’s a fucking weirdo, he trains MMA I should have known.
they traded jaylen brown away for his own safety
This is how all Celtics fans look fyi
I’ve seen enough, give him Conor McGregor
Didn’t know he was that jacked. Bro is a unit
Bros piss would melt thru the cup
Because of course he does
Is Joe Mazzulla just a jacked Alexandre Pantoja?
Former alcoholic, makes sense
He’s obviously athletic but that striking looks awful
Needs to get back to the basics with throwing good punches and kicks before he needs these kinds of sessions
bro punches weird
He’s not very fluid and he doesn’t turn his jab over. Upper cuts are shit, hooks are solid, and he’s still figuring out distance. Given his background, I imagine he’ll sort it all out pretty quickly.
Guy is jacked but his form is very bad and stiff
His body shots are decent but hes way too tense. But apparently bjj is his thing so that makes total sense.
He could beat Conor McGregor
Joe seems like the type of dude that would take shadow boxing to the next level, and break a mirror.
Honestly way better on the bags than I expected. Tbh better than Jake shields looks hitting em (isn’t saying much but still)
Fuuuuck i was unaware
mazzaddy
Jesus fucking Christ
my coach could beat up your coach 😎
Needs to sit down on those punches a little more. He’s got his center of gravity too far forward. Kicks look solid.
He would beat my ass even if I hopped into the ring with my clone backing me up.
This ain’t real, he’s not fighting a kangaroo or something like it.
oh he on that shit that makes your head grow
My coach can beat up your coach.
Guy is absolutely jacked
Stiff af lol
Joe Mazz playing touch butt in the park
Wow he really ain’t playin
He’s ready to fight JB.
Joe Mazzula wth
Damn Mazzulla is yolked
Herro better pray he’s never his coach
That boy is yolked
Holy shit he’s shredded
I’m sorry - didn’t realize he was a fucking unit
When the coach is drilling takedown defense, Joe smiles for the first time ever.
Mazzula would definitely win in fight tournament of NBA coaches.
Now I know why Hugo always looks scared
ShredZilla over here..
He’d honestly beat mcgregor
Who will be able to contain Roidzulla?
This looks like ai
His kick sucks but I wouldn’t say it to his face
Whoa I was not expecting at all. Let me put this honey bun down and go for a run.
Holy shit, dude had a sleeper build all along
Homie bout to start giving out coins left and right. Lfg.
Getting ready Jaylen Brown’s first game back in Boston
He’s as good as a beginner is. Fighting is incredibly hard.
He would probably beat up cm punk if they fought.
This is some weird self glazing from a HC.
It totally makes sense that he is super ripped, dude probably just lifts weights while staring into mirror asking himself the weirdest questions and then answering them.
Tony Brothers count your fucking days
He’s actually happy, smiling at 20 seconds
Man legit looks like a juiced as fuck fighter you’d see in mma.
Joe blasting TRT