Why Isn't There Tickling in MMA? An Investigation
Pablo Torre Finds Out
Pablo Torre
4.7 • 2.6K Ratings
🗓️ 25 September 2025
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
Socrates called it a sensation of both pleasure and pain. But the tickle is the one legal move that the UFC won't talk about — especially after the tickle went viral. Correspondent David Fleming giggles his way from a rat-titilating neuroscientist in Germany to a cage-side gaggle at a wedding ballroom in Rochester, exploring the science of laughter, the art of war and a truly genius alternative to the purple nurple.
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| 0:00.0 | I'm Pablo Torre, and this episode of Pablo Torre finds out is brought to you by Remy Martin 1738, Accord Royale. |
| 0:08.2 | Exceptionally smooth cognac for all your game day festivities. |
| 0:11.8 | Please drink responsibly, because today we're going to find out what this sound is. |
| 0:18.0 | Let me tell you something. |
| 0:18.6 | If you want to tickle me while I'm punching the |
| 0:20.9 | shit out of you in the face, go ahead and try. Right after this ad. |
| 0:29.0 | Hello, Sweaterweather. Bring on cozy duvet days, crisp air and crunchy leaves. Out |
| 0:36.4 | Out is out. |
| 0:38.4 | And the original pumpkin spice latte is in. |
| 0:42.3 | Handcrafted with our signature espresso and seasonal pumpkin flavors, |
| 0:47.0 | then topped with whipped cream, cinnamon and nutmeg. |
| 0:50.4 | Hot or iced? |
| 0:52.0 | PSL. |
| 0:53.0 | It's here. |
| 0:54.4 | Only at the Starbucks coffee company. |
| 0:56.7 | Subject to availability while stocks last. |
| 0:59.9 | Ticket, please. |
| 1:01.3 | Thank you. |
| 1:02.6 | Tickets, please, madam. |
| 1:03.5 | Sure, let me just... |
| 1:04.5 | Oh, this jacket's got so many pockets. |
| 1:07.4 | No rush. |
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