Ray Longo Explains the Secret to Making UFC Champions | Morning Kombat RSD

Room Service Diaries is Back as Ray Longo sits down on the couch with the boys to break down his legendary career. Ray discusses the potential of an Aljamain Sterling vs. Merab Dvalishvili fight, How he got into coaching and shares some INSANE stories.
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(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:00) - Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo
(00:05:35) - Aljamain Sterling
(00:08:50) - Henry Cejudo
(00:12:11) - Merab Dvalishvili
(00:20:00) - Aljamain Sterling vs. Merab Dvalishvili
(00:24:10) - Who is Ray Longo?
(00:26:00) - Coaching in Combat Sports
(00:31:00) - Whitey Ford Story
(00:32:00) - Back to 1980
(00:34:50) - Matt Serra
(00:42:15) - Insane Matt Serra Story
(00:46:30) - Matt Serra vs. GSP
(00:53:20) - Chris Weidman
(00:57:11) - Bigger Celebratory win
(01:01:40) - Key Factors for Coaching
(01:04:00) - Matt Frevola
(01:06:30) - Long Island
(01:11:00) - Coaching Hall of Fame
(01:13:50) - Power Slap League
(01:15:20) - TRT Vitor vs. Chris Weidman
(01:16:40) - Douglas Crosby
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[@roidrage630]

Everyone needs more Ray Longo in their life!

[@frankforke]

100% agreed!

[@danyboulanger4897]

NO, the opposite, he is not very analytical and good on TV

[@roidrage630]

@@danyboulanger4897 He doesn’t have to be analytical or good on TV to be liked and appreciated for the things he has done in his career. I’m not here for the X’s and O’s…if you’re, find another podcast because you’re clearly in a minority group not enjoying his current role as a coach and main stay of the show.

[@3LREY35]

Facts that’s why I stopped listening to Anik & Flo pod! Anik always cutting my man off smh

[@kmolnardaniel]

I could have listen to this for hours. I hope the next time they have Ray back, they do an oldschool Room Service Diaries with him, drinking some beers with him, and don't stop for 3 hours. It would be epic.

[@DavidJackson-vj2oi]

Ray and matt

[@ChischtofThrash4Life]

Absolute killer idea! Or just having them kick back and watching some old fights!

[@critiquemytechnique2.0]

I dont think they let Luke drink on the shows anymore 😂

[@LeanBeanLou]

Spot on mate such an easy listen and like 1 of the comments mentioned, throw Serra in there 2 the guys funny as

[@B0lshevik]

This is up there with the Rashad RSD. Could easily listen to Ray for hours, really hope they get him back soon

[@sekwar]

Ray is far and away my favourite 65-year-old , Long Island MMA striking coach in Aljo's corner.

[@tayflintstoner2873]

No other like him. He was my favourite italian-american coach from TUF season 6.

[@GeraldGruenigMedia1]

This is best person they could have ever gotten on rsd

[@Quiron1985]

he's the only 65-year old, Long Island MMA striking coach Aljo has. But in all seriousness, Ray seems to be a great human being.

[@nicorepetto5781]

Dude has aged well. I would've guessed he was in his late 40s at most

[@kychristell1779]

Mine too

[@DoenerDuesentrieb]

best chemistry between luke, BC and the guest so far in any of your interviews! great work

[@kmolnardaniel]

Just imagine Ray Longo and Paul Craig drinking togather.

[@renoops1120]

What about Rashad?

[@DoenerDuesentrieb]

@@renoops1120 also great but kinda part of the team already

[@Lazybed330]

Top tier Longo content. Shoutout to all the Minutemen.

[@jayscuffington]

Ray Longo is an absolute gem. Protect him at all costs.

[@lowlowseesee]

Hearing ray say ‘can we establish boundaries before we move forward” is hilarious 😁😃😀😅😅😅

[@jordanrussell5797]

Gotta love Ray Longo. A no nonsense down to earth guy. You can see why his pupils have had such success in MMA.

[@joshuawhinery208]

RSD might be THE best MK content right now; it's like hot ones, but with 1970s living room aesthetic and the LT/BC straight man/buffoon comedy duo that brings the guests guard down

[@andreww8941]

Hell of a man and mentor for anyone who would be lucky enough to be coached by him and his team. Anyone he is coaching will absolutely always be a problem for any and all opponents. Great interview fellas and much appreciated!!!

[@ilikefights4141]

I liked how they kept asking Ray for some tangible answer as to why his fighters are so great and Ray’s just like “idk, they’re good people that work hard”

[@ax23xr]

I don’t even have to watch the episode, instant thumbs up if Ray Longo is on

[@JohnRunaway.Official]

Man, you ABSOLUTELY HAVE to invite him again! I easily could've listened to that guy for 2 more hours ❤

[@dustinkilburn]

This was goddamn fantastic Need a Longo story time series.

[@jonnymawer8345]

What. A. Legend. Done a bit of coaching in my time. The love he has for his guys and the humility has is just next level. "Everyone has technique." Then goes on to detail how he figured the other guy out and helped his fighter win. Such a pleasure to watch.

[@dilaudid74]

Sleep ain’t happening, so I’m watching this at 5am. I love Ray. One of the main reasons I became a regular listener of Anik & Florian’s podcast. I look forward to a part 2 to this. Maybe an old school style RSD, where alcohol and edibles can be part of the conversation.

[@dixieechann]

This is such a great episode and the conversation moved along with such ease! Def have longo back on again feels like he still has so many stories he hasn’t shared yet

[@thedonofthsht76-58]

Can you imagine dinner with Longo and Serra? 😂😂😂 he's also coached guys that beat GSP and Silva. Who else has done that!?? great ep !!!

[@SweetWilliam95]

"I am here to talk to Luke Thomas" lmaooooo

[@damianziokowski8421]

And, perhaps, the co-host?

[@timw4432]

Probably my favourite RSD to date. Longo is a legend, could listen to him all day

[@JackSudduth]

Love Ray Longo, definitely need to bring him back

[@25Dzone]

Ray Longo hasn't aged a day in like the past 30 years - it's ridiculous. Excited for this episode, Ray's not exactly someone who holds his tongue.

[@MREDZ]

I could listen to Ray Longo talk all day, not just about MMA, but just about life in general and his experiences throughout. Great job getting this one done lads 👍

[@lydian84]

if ANY RSD needs a part two it's this one. SO good.

[@app369]

Ray is the best, not a MMA farm, a true mom and pop gym and building champ after champ.

[@GrappleHeavy93]

This was my favourite RSD so far, Ray is awesome!

[@LeeRichardson808]

BC cracking up with the stories about Serra back in the day…classic!!

[@allanrossignol8168]

My first Room Service Diaries....I'm glad it was this one!!!

[@JackSudduth]

This might be my favorite episode so far

[@horatiojones7960]

We need a doc or book or something on Longo. He's definitely Hall of Fame worthy.

[@2023lm]

watched 30 sec and i already know this is gonna be gold!! RSD is crazy good! who would have thought?........

[@benshepherd5444]

Love this crossover. Enjoy hearing Ray every week on the Anik and Florian podcast but love the perspectives of LT and BC in here as well. Thanks everyone!

[@silence7113]

What a great interview boys 💯

[@toddmcfarland5024]

This was an all time great!!! What an absolute legend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@carson21211]

I never post, but I have to say that it is outstanding to see Longo get some love and recognition. Dude is pure old-school. Serra was a Menace in his day. Good stuff. Great interview, God bless guys.

[@jessematthews6448]

Holy shit this was awesome, best RSD yet. Ray is a legend of the sport.

[@paujman]

Longo could just have his own show and rattle on for hours and we all would love every minute of it. Gotta be a good fella.

[@WingwingHello]

This was the best MMA content I've heard in ages. Ray Longo is so genuine and generous with his knowledge. Thanks you guys. I've listened twice.

[@MajK-sx8uf]

I had a smile on my face the whole way throught that

[@Priestwhitelotus]

Guys like Ray are a dying breed, really enjoy this man, reminds of my grandfather. 👍

[@scotmccreight551]

Wonderful stuff!!! Could watch you guys talk to Ray Longo forever….BRAVO👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@horichuy6254]

Best interview I listen in a very long time. Just a thing of beauty.

[@frankferoleto5853]

What an amazing piece in content. I used to listen to Anik and Florian before I discovered our washed hosts and my favorite part was The Ray Longo Minute. There is something very wholesome/ethical/blue collar about this Long Island crew, and they all just happen to be psychopaths. I mean, the obvious next step has to be Serra in RSD? Keep having interesting people tell their stories (Rashad content was incredible) and keep killing it

[@sandman62100]

Sean O'Malley only has 1 win over a fighter that is currently on the ufc roster and it was a controversial split decision. Sean has also been busted twice for testing positive for steroids. Aljamain has fought and beaten all of the killers. He has earned everything the hard way. Munhoz, Stamman, Rivera, Sandhagen, Yan (twice), Dillashaw, and Cejudo. There are levels to this game and Aljamain is at the very tip of the spear.

[@davidmildon3278]

And Merab is at the very tip of Aljos spear..

[@sandman62100]

@@davidmildon3278 he probably has a big spear just saying. At least 8 inches

[@kennethaudette6990]

Such enjoyable content, wholeheartedly appreciate the entire MK crew

[@med1na33]

Serra Longo the best to ever do it. Ray is amazing and as humble as it gets. Kudos and long live Team Serra Longo

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

If i fought mma this would be who i wanted for a coach. He is great. Should make UFC HOF

[@chrisloboda7331]

Wow, GREAT episode!

[@The4thBen]

Wonderful episode, Keep these coming!

[@johnposteraro148]

Awesome interview!

[@lordhuggington9615]

Good interview! Ray Longo is a humble and inspiring coach, good to hear him speak. I have heard other coaches say something to the effect of "You have to care more about them than you do yourself" and i think the great ones really are able to do this. cheers

[@MMABOSSBREAKDOWN]

Great episode guys

[@Larrydavid89]

Great job as always

[@Garduul]

Ray Longo is the man. Great coach and he tries so hard to take 0 credit for what his athlete accomplishes!

[@alinahart1239]

Listening to this and loving it. Great job guys! ❤

[@KyeASPIRE]

This was a fantastic episode MK. Thanks for the great content.

[@hawj1212]

ray longo is a national treasure

[@Trent_56]

Fantastic interview

[@Sibbiez]

Fantastic conversation!

[@antoniusblock7193]

I was watching this, and around one hour in i started thinking that i like Matt Serra more than before. Then i realized that's Ray Longo's magic: even in his own interview he makes others shine.

[@m1ur1ph11]

I think this is probably one of the best episodes so far! Keep up the great work guys TYSM!

[@aaronhoward]

Cool episode, thanks MK

[@tylerdurheim1897]

Ray is my favorite coach In the UFC. There is nothing wrong with brotherhood and not wanting to fight one another 🙏 Merab, Aljo, Nazim, Al

[@4evertoblerone]

Great one!

[@eoghanmatthews9507]

Great interview

[@__D-B__]

This was a good one, cheers boys!

[@RLostFrost]

Dang he was just getting into second gear with the behind the curtain info. Was wanting to hear more about the vitor fight.

[@7irishrock]

As a long time mma fan, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Great stories

[@Hspryd]

Incredible conversation

[@ericanderson2084]

Goat interview

[@BrumaEnsis]

Informative with a good flow.

[@RemyMac]

I'm only about 10 minutes in and this is my favourite rsd yet.

[@3gard0g-s7one2]

incredible interview, what a guy

[@donjohnson5172]

Raymond Peter Longo is a goddamn treasure

[@technodromen]

This is was 100% awesome. The RSD concept is so freaking good.

[@MistyAndBonnie]

I wasnt a massive ray longo fan from all the small clips ive seen over the years, but i am now.

[@MDP673NJ1]

Great interview guys👏 Ray is a legend. He's got such a great fight IQ and i love that he calls it how he sees it without any bias...Aljo does the same. It's a great team over in long Island. ✌️from NJ

[@user6858]

We NEED an episode with Matt Serra

[@sylonen]

Legendary interview. Love ray longo

[@LiteSkin-Dunder]

One of the best Room Service Diaries Ever

[@benstrauss6376]

This was awesome guys

[@gwigfall4613]

I could watch you guys talk for hours. Great work! Everything seem so natural like old friends

[@andreasnordin9023]

Great talk. Thanks.

[@timephire]

This was awesome!

[@degensanonymous]

Man, what a fking great interview. Absolutely loved this. Thanks guys and big shout out to Ray. What a legend 🫶🏽

[@UFCFan1996]

Ray Longo the best coach! Real genuine person who doesn’t care about money, fame and belts. Just cares about his fighters well being and success, true inspiration to me!

[@jeffs.1999]

A lifelong combat sport fan, I've followed Ray Longo and his team for years. So glad you folks made this RSD session possible. Thanks. ♥

[@Grumpy-Pants]

Ray is an awesome person. Great interview, fellas!

[@galathilion]

This one was great! We need a few more hours of Longo

[@trndvs3323]

Ray longo lovely man. Really enjoyed the interview

[@jagermeisterjager7794]

Longo’s the man! This RSD punched a hole in my fuckin chest!

[@WhoIsCalli]

Such a great chat boys. Thanks to Ray

[@user6858]

Great episode gotta being Ray back

[@randycantwell1275]

I digest each and every Ray Longo minute. LEGEND in this sport. Definitely on Mt Rushmore coaches of MMA HISTORY. Let's goo Raymond

[@erickmett3366]

This was amazing

[@markdavis8430]

Ray is a class act! We need this after any of his students fights ✌️

[@nunchuksteev9811]

Ray is the man. Its good to get longer than a minute.

[@TheGreatCheevo]

What a great interview! Natural and relaxed.

[@tedboughter-dornfeld5281]

Love this - great group of ball busting passionate guys who are masters of their craft, and who are also good people!

[@Fishburne-_-]

Good stuff!