Cageside with John Morgan

On this last episode of “Cageside with John Morgan,” the guys preview the upcoming International Fight Week UFC card featuring the return of the one, the only Conor McGregor. Who has the edge, and what else does the card have to offer? All this and more, for one final time ...

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at an amazing UFC Freedom 250 and the upset that will live forever. Justing Gaethje pulls it off against the unbeaten pound-for-pound king Ilia Topuria. Plus, Ciryl Gane proves again why he is at the top of the heap with a brutal second-round stoppage over the two-division champ Alex Pereira. All this and more ...

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan are downright giddy about the historic UFC card at the White House this weekend. Can Justin Gaethje pull off a monumental upset, and what is his best path to victory over Ilia Topuria. Alex Pereira is going for a UFC title in an unprecedented third division – will the added weigh make a difference, and can he get past the pinpoint accuracy of Ciryl Gane?  All this and more ...

0:00 – UFC Freedom 250 fight week has finally arrived, and it’s truly a remarkable moment
13:31 – Can Justin Gaethje deliver the ultimate American celebration?
25:58 – How will the move to heavyweight affect Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane?
36:24 – How Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis became the fight you simply can’t miss
46:43 – What happened to Belal Muhammad?
49:26 – Is Eddie Hearn leading Tom Aspinall down the wrong path?

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible UFC 328, where Sean Strickland earned a win over Khamzat Chimaev, just like the guys predicted one week ago. Also, Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja II just got way more interesting, and has the promotion of this weekend’s MVP MMA card done more harm than good? All this and more ...

0:00 – Sean Strickland gets it done, and Eric’s go receipts
4:57 – Styles absolutely do make fights
14:24 – Strickland the UFC star you never saw coming – so what comes next?
28:29 – Joshua Van erases all doubt in thriller
34:46 – Is there diminishing hype around MVP MMA 1?
47:04 - MVP MMA predictions
49:01 – Previewing this week’s UFC in Las Vegas

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look forward to UFC 328 and the epic showdown of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland. Hear the breakdown and why they think the odds are so far off. Also, off his dominant victory at UFC Perth, does Carlos Prates leap frog Ian Machado Garry to claim a coveted welterweight title shot? All this and more ...

0:00 – Carlos Prates just changed the trajectory of his career
9:37 – Will Prates leapfrog Ian Machado Garry to face Islam Makhachev?
12:44 – Fear became reality with Beneil Dariush and Tai Tuivasa
16:49 – Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sena Strickland approach Khabib Nurmagomedov-Conor McGregor haeat
23:34 – Eric has a bold prediction for Chimaev vs. Strickland – and he backs it up
32:36 – Breaking down Chimaev vs. Strickland
46:46 – What to watch for outside of UFC 328's main event?
52:47 – UFC 328 prelims preview

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down what’s really happening between Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison, recap what unfolded at the UFC’s latest event at Meta Apex, and preview the UFC’s trip to Australia this weekend. All this and more ...

0:00 – What’s with all the UFC hate lately?
10:15 – Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison – who’s actually most relevant?
37:10 – Aljamain Sterling dominates Youssef Zalal – did he earn a title shot?
39:14 – UFC Perth preview with Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
51:00 – Other key fights from Australia
1:00:30 – Primal Cage Warriors review, CFFC NextGen 3 preview

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down a busy week across combat sports and pro wrestling. The guys recap UFC Winnipeg, where Mike Mallot delivered a dominant, one‑sided performance against Gilbert Burns. Eric checks in from Las Vegas after attending Power Slap 19, while John was on the ground in Philadelphia covering CFFC action. Plus, the WrestleMania main event hit especially close to home for both hosts, leading to an unforgettable discussion. All this and much more on this packed episode!

0:00 – Roman Reigns and CM Punk shine in WrestleMania headliner
9:18 – Mike Malott delives, while Gilbert Burns calls it a career
18:58 – What’s next for Malott?
21:36 – Charles Jourdain survives a game Kyler Phillips
25:22 – Eric’s Power Slap experience
31:01 – Recapping CFFC 153
33:53 – What is going on with Arman Tsarukyan?
38:02 – Previewing Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal and this week’s UFC event

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event and the always likable Renato Moicano spoiling the coming out party of Chris Duncan – then taking it personal. Looking forward to UFC 327 and Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. All this and more ...

0:00 – Renatio Moicano is the gift that keeps giving
7:54 – Is Chris Duncan a cautionary tale of too much, too soon?
12:34 – Ethyn Ewing is a star on the rise
16:27 – Tommy McMillen, Tresean Gore, Alice Pereira, Kai Kamaka III and more
19:47 – A call to end the Meta Apex hate
23:19 – Previewing Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg
35:27 – Don’t miss Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr
39:37 – Aaron Pico and Patricio Freire’s Bellator battle
45:51 – Alexandre Pantoja’s frustrating reality

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a thrilling UFC Seattle event, where Joe Pyfer vs. Israel Adesanya played out exactly as the boys had predicted. Alexa Grasso delivered one of the scariest MMA finishes you’ll ever see, and Mike Beltran’s veteran skills were on display. Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan is a perfect example of UFC’s current matchmaking strategy. A quick look ahead to a stacked UFC 327 show an incredible lineup. All this and more ...

0:00 – Joe Pyfer takes a massive step forward with win over Israel Adesanya
9:30 – Could Michael “Venom” Page factor into what’s next for Pyfer or Adesanya?
13:04 – Alexa Grasso delivers a finish for the ages
16:27 – Mike Beltran’s quick reaction saved an even worse outcome
27:44 – Eric’s refereeing career path
34:04 – Is Chase Hooper a cautionary tale?
37:22 – Michael Chiesa gets the perfect send-off in retirement fight
41:39 – Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan reveals the UFC’s matchmaking strategy
48:04 – UFC 327 is coming up, and it is stacked
52:58 – Weekend preview, including CFFC BJJ 17

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from London. Does Movsar Evloev finally get his shot, or does Jean Silva have something to say about that? Looking ahead to UFC this weekend from Seattle, is this Joe Pyfer’s breakout moment, or will Israel Adesanya prove once again why he is widely considered the middleweight GOAT? Is Ronda Rousey helping or hurting herself going after the UFC? All this and more ...

0:00 – How do you score Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy?
7:13 – Does Evloev get the title shot over Jean Silva?
13:29 – Michael “Venom” Page vs. Sam Patterson falls flat
17:10 – Danny Silva ruins the debut of Kurtis Campbell
21:51 – Incredible life lessons from the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
30:16 – Will Joe Pyfer have breakout win vs. Israel Adesanya
38:55 – Maycee Barber’s big opportunity at UFC Seattle
45:55 – CFFC 152 preview
51:54 – Ronda Rousey looking to take Hunter Campbell’s job