Below the Belt

Episode 120: Velasquez vs Ngannou & Page vs Daley (RECAP)

Brendan recaps this past weekends UFC and Bellator cards and talks Ngannou's lightening quick finish of Velasquez and whats next for both fighters, the lackluster fight between MVP and Daley, Mitrione vs Kharitonov's unfortunate ending, Cro Cop's revenge win over Roy Nelson and breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Tyson Fury's multi-million ESPN deal, Mark Hunts lawsuit being mostly dismissed, Kron Gracie's debut, Holloway vs Ferguson interim title fight rumors and Nick and Nate Diaz's fighting future. Also, UFC's Fight Night: Blachowiscz vs Santos, Bellator 217's Gallagher vs Graham, SHOWTIME's DeGale vs Eubank Jr., Brendan's wild night on Fight Companion, Eddie Bravo's conspiracy theories, fan questions and much more.

Episode 118: UFC 234 Whittaker vs Gastelum & Stylebender vs Silva

Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 234 Whittaker vs Gastelum/Stylebender vs Silva and Gervonta Davis vs Hugo Ruiz and recaps Moraes vs Assuncao 2. He talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, NSAC punishments for Conor Mcgregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Jon Jones, Johnny Walker's promising potential and epic stripper walkout, Anthony Rumble Johnson joining Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, Jose Aldo's potential future matchup's with Conor McGregor, Brian Ortega, Anthony Pettis and more. Also, major spoiler alert for Netflix's Abducted in Plain Sight, Super Bowl 53, Maroon 5's halftime show, Brendan's new Ford Raptor, fan questions and much more.

Episode 116: RECAP Cejudo vs Dillashaw & Pacquiao vs Broner

Brendan recap's Cejudo vs Dillashaw & Pacquiao vs Broner and breaks down/makes picks for Bellator 214 Fedor vs Bader. Also, breaking MMA & boxing events, Cowboy's revenge on Hernandez, Conor vs Cowboy talks, Canelo Alvarez vs Daniel Jacobs, Till vs Masvidal, Gaethje vs Barboza announcements, UFC's new belt and more. Also, Brendan's SHOWTIME special weekend recap, The Shoe Surgeon story, Patriots vs Chiefs, NFL overtime rule rant, Dee Ford's fail, fan questions and much more!

Episode 115: Cejudo vs Dillashaw & Pacquiao vs Broner

Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC's Cejudo vs Dillashaw and Pacquiao vs Broner and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Jon Jones tests clean for UFC 232, Conor McGregor's verbal attacks on Pauli Malignaggi, Khabib and Firas Zahabi, SHOWTIME's All Access, Adrien Broner partying, Manny Pacquiao buying over one thousand fight tickets, Tj Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo's drastic body changes and more. Also, Edmonton Oilers, Wayne Gretzky, NFL playoffs, Big Dick Nick, Venom, fan questions and much more!

Episode 113: Paige VanZant & RECAP UFC 232 Jones vs Gustafsson 2

Brendan recaps UFC 232 Jones vs Gustafsson 2 and welcomes Paige VanZant in-studio. Paige discusses her upcoming fight with Rachael Ostovich, training with Cyborg, dating a fighter, negativity on social media, Dancing with the Stars, cooking show and more. Also, breaking MMA events/news, Jeff Novitzky on Joe Rogan's podcast, Floyd Mayweather vs Tenshin Nasukawa results, the biggest shame with Jon Jone's controversy, Amanda Nunes's breakout performance win over Cyborg, new year resolutions, Lebron James calling himself the G.O.A.T, fan questions and much more!

Episode 111: RECAP Lee vs Iaquinta 2 | Canelo vs Fielding | Dana White vs Oscar De La Hoya And More

Brendan recaps Lee vs Iaquinta 2, Canelo vs Fielding, Chandler vs Primus 2, Bellator Hawaii and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Cain Velasquez's return, Dominic Cruz injured again, Scott Coker on UFC 233 cancellation, Dana White and Oscar De La Hoya's public feud, Brendan meeting Logan Paul and guesting on his podcast, great sushi, creepy mall Santa's, the new animated Spider-Man, fan questions and much more!

Episode 109: RECAP Fury vs Wilder & UFC 231 BREAKDOWN

Recap of Fury vs Wilder and breakdown/picks for UFC 231 Holloway vs Ortega. Brendan rants on how he scored the Fury/Wilder fight, why he feels no one lost, disappointment in commentary and more. Also, recaps of Usman vs Dos Anjos and Tuivasa vs Dos Santos, breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Liddell vs Ortiz 3 PPV numbers, One Championship making big moves, fan questions and much more!

Episode 107: Chuck Liddell

Chuck Liddell joins Brendan to discuss his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz, his legendary street brawl with Lee Murray's crew in England, his controversial sparring footage, bare knuckle boxing days, why he's not training at the Pit w/longtime coach John Hackleman, possible move to Bellator and more. Also, recap of UFC Fight Night Magny vs Ponzinibbio, breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Rachael Ostovich's domestic violence attack, Nick Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal, Adrien Broner vs Manny Pacquiao, Floyd vs Tenshin back on, as well as Bohemian Rhapsody, Clinton Affair on A&E, Sacramento, fan questions and much more!

Episode 105: RECAP UFC 230 | Korean Zombie vs Yair Rodriguez | Floyd Mayweather joins Rizin

Brendan recaps UFC 230 Cormier vs Lewis and talks Stylebender being MVP of the night, Floyd Mayweather vs Tenshin Nasukawa official for Rizin 14, Ben Askren vs Darren Till & Stephen Thompson vs Robbie Lawler in the works, Chris Weidman's future and more. Also, breakdown/picks for Korean Zombie vs Yair Rodriguez card, recap of San Francisco trip, Netflix's The King with Ronnie Coleman and Sacrifice with Derren Brown, fan questions and much more!

Episode 104: UFC 230 Daniel Cormier vs Derrick Lewis

Brendan talks spending the day with Tyson Fury, UFC 230 Cormier vs Lewis and Oezdemir vs Smith recap. Also, breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Ben Askren/Demetrious Johnson trade (why its good for everyone and how Askren's star potential and style can change younger generations of fighters) GGG's future and more. Also, Brendan opens up about his personal life, upcoming all-star comedy tour, Halloween, The Haunting of Hill House, fan questions and much more!

Episode 102: RECAP Fedor vs Sonnen & Bader vs Mitrione

Brendan recaps Bellator 207 & 208, Bader vs Mitrione & Fedor vs Sonnen. He also talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Jon Jones vs Alexander Gustafsson 2, Daniel Cormier vs Derrick Lewis for the heavyweight title, Stipe Miocic being left in the dust, Khabib's rising fame, Deontay Wilder KO'ing a mascot, Eddie Alvarez signing with One Championship, UFC 229's record breaking PPV buys and more. Also, Halloween, The Nightmare before Christmas, Disneyland, scary movies, pumpkin patch creepers, fan questions and more!

Episode 100: Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson and Brendan go head to head in breaking down Conor vs Khabib. Josh shares insights on Khabib's camp, why this might be his last fight and why he believes he wins. Brendan discusses Conor's motivation, possible outcomes and whats next for both fighters. The guys also talk Bellator 206, Aaron Pico, USADA/UFC/Boxing corruption, banning repeat drug offenders and more. Also, breaking MMA & boxing event/news, Rory Macdonald vs Gegard Mousasi size difference, Rampage vs Silva thickness, Jon Jones's manager, Seattle, Korean BBQ, fan questions and much more!

Episode 98: GGG vs Alvares 2 & UFC Hunt vs Oleinik (Recap)

Brendan recaps GGG vs Alvarez 2 and Hunt vs Oleinik. Also, Brendan rants on people calling the Canelo victory a robbery and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather rematch rumors, Herb Dean's late stoppage, BJ Penn's return, UFC Fight Night Thiago Santos vs Eryk Anders, fan questions and much more! Get $30 off of your first Menlo Club package + FREE sunglasses & socks https://bit.ly/2P2Grpw

Episode 96: UFC 228 Till vs Woodley BREAKDOWN

Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 228 Till vs Woodley and Danny Garcia vs Shawn Porter, and talks breaking MMA & boxing news/events, Logan Paul's response to Brendan, Dana White's response to Logan, Donald Cerrone's drama with Mike Winkeljohn, Mike Perry and Diego Sanchez, Darren Till's convincing confidence, Floyd vs Conor 2 rumors, fan questions and much more! Get $30 off of your first Menlo Club package + FREE sunglasses & socks https://bit.ly/2P2Grpw

Episode 94: Wilder vs Fury & UFC Gaethje vs Vick

Brendan discusses the Wilder vs Fury announcement and breaks down/makes picks for UFC Gaethje vs Vick. He also talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, why he believes Fury is a tougher match up for Wilder and why this fight is a win-win for everyone including Anthony Joshua. Also, Ngannou vs Blaydes 2, Jon Jones' skeptical USADA testing, Brock Lesnar's smaller body, Monster trucks, El Chapo, "thicc" runners, fan questions and much more. Get $30 off of your first Menlo Club package + FREE sunglasses & socks https://bit.ly/2P2Grpw

Episode 92: T.J. Dillashaw In-Studio (BONUS)

T.J. Dillashaw joins Brendan in-studio for this bonus episode. The guys talk about UFC's hard push on Cody Garbrandt over him and T.J. having Garbrandt's number, why he believes Dominic Cruz feels entitled and doesn't deserve the next title shot, plans on challenging Henry Cejudo at 125, Duane Bang Ludwig encouraging him to train with other people/coaches, Mark Munoz's positive influence on both TJ and Brendan, training with ultra competitive Aaron Pico and much more.

Episode 91: UFC 227 (Recap)

Brendan recaps UFC 227 and talks Conor vs Khabib & Nate Diaz vs Dustin Poirier official fight announcements, judging during Henry Cejudo's win over Demetrious Johnson, defining true take downs, why DJ's loss is a win-win for him and the UFC, how TJ Dillashaw's focus on boxing won him the 2nd fight against Cody Garbrandt, predictions on who will main event UFC 230, Jon Jones, GSP, Anderson Silva, fan questions and more. He also talks Austin, Texas, Big Brown Coffee's official release, Netflix's Social Fabric and Kyle Ng, lawn spots, grounded planes and much more!

Episode 89: Eddie Alvarez vs Dustin Poirier 2 | Max Holloway Health Controversy

Brendan talks UFC Alvarez vs Poirier 2, the Max Holloway health controversy, breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Shogun vs Smith recap, Anthony Smith's talent, Alexander Gustafsson pulling out after Smith's callout and Daniel Cormier's reaction/rant, Brock Lesnar's first USADA test since his return, Tyron Woodley turning down Darren Till and answers fan questions. He also talks his first standup show with Theo Von, Chicago trip for Bryan Callen's special, Mark Curry's standup, meeting sneaker heads, Last Chance U, shark movies, JFK conspiracy, Dark Tourist and much more!

Episode 88: Tai Tuivasa & Tyson Pedro - Dana White/Stylebender Drama

Brendan addresses the Dana White/Stylebender drama and welcomes Tai Tuivasa & Tyson Pedro in studio. The guys talk MMA's popularity in Australia, relationship with Mark Hunt, Aussie celebrities, dealing with social media haters, shoey's assies, crackies, bubblers, cage dick vs camera dick, traditional Samoan tattoos and Joe Rogan refusing the shoey, Brendan also talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, UFC Fight Night Shogun vs Smith, answers fan questions and much more!

Episode 87: UFC 226 Recap, Brock Lesnar is Back & DC is GOAT

Brendan recaps UFC 226 and explains why Daniel Cormier is GOAT. He also breaks down/makes picks for UFC Fight Night JDS vs Ivanov and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Dana White on Francis Ngannou's ego, why Brock Lesnar is a bigger draw than Conor and Ronda, Max Holloway's health, Stylebender's impressive win over Brad Tavares, Brian Ortega declining fights, Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum coaching TUF, fan questions and much more.

Episode 86: UFC 226 BREAKDOWN & PICKS

Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 226 and TUF finale Stylebender vs Tavares and talks breaking MMA & boxing news/events, Deontay Wilder interview and real story behind Joshua fight fallout, Liddell vs Ortiz 3 confirmed, Drake's new song and Max Holloway, Cormier vs Miocic affecting Jon Jones, taping back to back episodes of Ridiculousness, Lebron to the Lakers, 4th of July plans, World Cup, new Yeezys, fan questions and much more.

Episode 84: Derrick Lewis (Bonus) & Mike Dolce

Brendan chats with Derrick Lewis (bonus) and Mike Dolce. Derrick talks his upcoming fight with Francis Ngannou, potential fight with Curtis Blaydes, family life, Instagram fame and more. Mike Dolce talks nutrition, fighters missing weight, dangers of moving weigh in's, punishment suggestions, his Kit Kat story and more. Brendan also talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, breaks down/makes picks for UFC Cowboy vs Edwards, answers fan questions and talks Chael Sonnen's rant on Joe Rogan, dealing with vertigo, World Cup and much more.

Episode 82: UFC 225 Whittaker vs Romero 2 BREAKDOWN & PICKS

Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 225 Whittaker vs Romero 2 and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, Charlo vs Trout, Yair Rodriguez back in the UFC, Andrea Lee's coach/husband with Nazi tattoos, cancelled fight due to chapped lips, bare knuckle boxing, Lebron James' fashion, Kanye's album art Kratom and much more.

Episode 80: Matt Mitrione

Matt Mitrione stops by to discuss his upcoming fight with Ryan Bader and potential rematch with Fedor, his solution to the Reebok sponsorship issue, Victor Conte's Jon Jones theory, rant on the UFC bringing in Brock Lesnar, friendship with Luke Rockhold, predicting Bader to beat King Mo while he was on King Mo's podcast and explains why Brendan is the only fighter he'd want to rematch and much more. Brendan talks breaking MMA & Boxing events/news, recaps UFC Maia vs Usman, breaks down/makes picks for UFC Till vs Thompson, answers fan questions and much more.

Episode 78: Leslie Smith

Leslie Smith joins Brendan in-studio to discuss her controversial release from the UFC, fighting for fighter's rights/pay and the next moves for Project Spearhead. Brendan breaks down/makes picks for UFC 224, recaps GGG vs Martirosyan, previews Lomachenko vs Linares and talks breaking MMA & boxing events/news, answers fan questions and much more.