On today's episode of FIGHTVOICE Radio, I am joined by a combat sports legend, cutman, promoter, actor and pioneer in his respective field, Jacob "Stitch" Duran. Stitch, which is how he often-times known throughout the boxing and MMA world has cornered professional fighters in kickboxing, muay thai, MMA and boxing. Most notably, Stitch has cornered Wladimir Klitschko, former heavyweight champion, along with a myriad of UFC and Bellator fighters and several world champion boxers. Duran is also an actor, making appearances in "Here Comes the Boom," "Play it to the Bone," "Creed," and "Creed 2." Duran runs a business alongside industry colleague Juan Ramirez selling premier fight equipment to fight organizations, gyms and trainers around the world. Check out cutman4hiresupplies.com and follow Stitch at @StitchDuran on Twitter and Instagram.

Also, Jerry Sherwin of The Last Boy Scouts podcast and Badgering the Witness stops by to catchup on some MMA news alongside his old pal. Fireworks are certain.

Enjoy!

On today's episode, I am joined by MMA media cohort, movie critic and Editor-in-Chief R.C. Samo of Fanboy Nation to discuss the state of MMA, his thoughts on Creed 2 and catchup on memories past of taking in several combat sports events in Southern California alongside each other. R.C. Samo's work can be found on www.fanboynation.com, and you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @fanboynation.

We discuss:

1. Bellator's impressive streak of signings and growing homegrown talent

2. Does the Chuck Liddell v Tito Ortiz rubber match intrigue you? And what does it mean for both guys?

3. Did Demetrious Johnson truly win the "trade" between the UFC and ONE FC?

4. Should we hold our breath on Nick Diaz's return?

5. And much much more!

On Episode No. 6 of FIGHTVOICE Radio, hosted by Matt Greco, I am joined by tenured boxing journalist, author and personality David Avila of www.thesweetscience.com to discuss the landscape of boxing, what he expects from the heavyweight showdown on December 1 and is it a surprise that Mikey Garcia inked a fight with rising star Errol Spence Jr.?

You can follow David Avila on Twitter @avilaboxing and read his work at www.thesweetscience.com.

Agenda:

- Interview with David Avila of The Sweet Science

- What does Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder do for boxing?

- Where in the world is GGG?

- Did Haymon and PBC misstep in making several good, but not great fights among the premier welterweights?

- Can Mike Garcia surmount a much larger Errol Spence Jr. in Dallas on March 16, 2019?

- And much much more!

On Episode No. 5 of FIGHTVOICE Radio, hosted by Matt Greco, I am joined by UFC light heavyweight contender “Smilin” Sam Alvey of Team Quest in Temecula, California. Sam stops by to chat about the landscape of MMA, his thoughts on the UFC Denver fight weekend and was Yair Rodriguez’s last second KO the greatest of all time? Well…Sam may have something to say about that. Tune in to find out!

You can follow Sam Alvey @smilensam on Twitter and Instagram, check out his website www.samalvey.com and look for his upcoming fights on the UFC schedule as he looks to regain his ranking among the top light heavyweights in the world.

Agenda:

- UFC 25th Anniversary thoughts, memories and “where we you?”

- UFC Denver aftermath

- Did Yair Rodriguez seal the greatest KO of all time?

- Can Donald Cerrone make another run at the 155lb belt?

- Henry Cejudo and T.J. Dillashaw have agreed in principle to a superfight for Cejudo’s flyweight belt – is this the right decision?

- What will happen to the Flyweights in 2019?

And much more!

On Episode No. 4 of FIGHTVOICE Radio, hosted by Matt Greco, I am joined by friend, MMA insider, play-by-play voice, journalist and one of the hardest working guys on the scene, Jonathan King.

You can find Jonathan’s work at www.clinchreport.com, listen to him call fights at CXF MMA, Spar Star MMA, Bash Boxing and Celtic Gladiator and see him on the local scene in the Los Angeles area.

Follow Jonathan King at @clinchreportjon on Twitter, @jonathanking_tcr on Instagram and find his work and photos at www.clinchreportcom.

Agenda:

- UFC 230 react

- Next for Daniel Cormier?

- Where does Chris Weidman go from here?

- How good is Israel Adesanya?

- What does Ben Askren do for the UFC, MMA and his own legacy?

- What can we expect from the Floyd Mayweather news that broke Sunday evening?

On Episode No. 3 of FIGHTVOICE Radio, hosted byMatt Greco, I am joined by boxing insider, journalist and New Yorker, Michael Woods to get an understanding of the boxing landscape, what the signing of Canelo Alvarez to DAZN means for the future of the middleweight division, his take on Daniel Jacobs impressive victory from Madison Square Garden on Saturday night and how does he feel about the rumors surrounding Errol Spence Jr and Mikey Garica.

Michael Woods is a boxing insider, journalist, contributor and host of a popular boxing podcast called TalkBox Podcast. You can find Michael’s work on SB Nation and www.nyfights.com. Follow Michael Woods on Twitter @woodsy1069.

Agenda:

- My gut reaction to the past fight weekend, specifically surrounding Daniel Jacobs victory

- Interview with Michael Woods

- We look ahead to UFC 230 and update you on some changes to the UFC Fight Night Denver main event

- We circle back on the groundbreaking MMA trade that saw Ben Askren coming to the UFC and former champion Demetrious Johnson heading to the Asian-based promotion One FC.

On the second Episode of FIGHTVOICE Radio, host Matt Greco, sprints back to the microphone following the groundbreaking new that hit the MMA world on Wednesday. Listen back to Episode #1 where Matt discussed the Eddie Alvarez deal, what it means for One FC and who could be next for a major deal outside of the UFC. Moments after Episode #1 ended, the news broke and it couldn't be more timely. Tune into both Episodes to understand what went down and what the fallout may be.

Agenda:

- Instant reaction to the breaking news from October 24 that saw mixed martial promotion leader, UFC, trading their first flyweight champion Demetrius Johnson to Asian-based promotion, One FC, for American wrestler Ben Askren

- What does this mean for the fighters involved?

- Is the MMA industry at a tipping point for crossing over into a new era?

- Will fighters recognize the risks involved with their unilateral contracts and form a collective that can better represent themselves?

On the inaugural episode of FIGHTVOICE Radio, the new audio version of the established www.fightvoice.com, host Matt Greco discusses the origins of The FightVoice, relives some special moments in the early days of the blog, establishes the vision for this new podcast and dives into news from around the combat sports world.

Agenda:

- Reaction to the status of UFC 230 at Madison Square Garden on November 3, 2018

- Eddie Alvarez signs historic deal with Asian MMA promotion ONE FC

- Ben Askren teases a move to the UFC

- In boxing, 8-time champion and Filipino sensation Manny Pacquiao leaves Top Rank for Premier Boxing Champions under Al Haymon. What is in store for PacMan in 2019?

- Quick tour around the MMA schedule