In this interview, UFC lightweight Daniel Hooker joins MMA Today's John Hyon Ko to discuss his upcoming showdown at UFC 219, the growth of MMA in New Zealand, feeling comfortable at lightweight, being strategic with his career, and much more.

"The Hangman" will take on Marc Diakiese in a lightweight bout at UFC 219 in Las Vegas on December 30.

In this episode, the MMA Today crew talk the mystique of Cris Cyborg, Khabib showing up to fight on weight, Carlos Condit's return, the stacked bantamweight division, and more.

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In this episode, George Hickman and John Hyon Ko discuss the mouthpiece scandal in Argentina, UFC's early weigh-ins, the art of shit-talking, the mental anguish of combat sports, Bob Sapp, and more.

In this interview, newly-signed ROAD FC bantamweight Ramona Pascual spoke with MMA Today's John Hyon Ko about personal growth, the struggles of being on "Fearless Guys" (Korean MMA Reality Show), cutting down to bantamweight making her more primal, and much more.

Pascual will be making her promotional debut at ROAD FC 45 on December 23 in Seoul, South Korea against Seo-Woo Jin in the bantamweight division.

In this interview, RIZIN FF flyweight Shinju Nozawa-Auclair spoke with MMA Today's John Hyon Ko about her successful professional debut back in July against Sheena Brandenburg, the benefits of moving to El Nino Training Center, flyweights getting all the attention, head kicks, and more.

Auclair will be facing Chelsea LaGrasse in a flyweight bout at RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round on December 31 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

In this interview, MMA Today's John Hyon Ko caught up with Khalid "The Warrior" Taha before he takes off to Japan to participate in RIZIN's Bantamweight Tournament. He talks about his mental approach to possibly fighting three times in three days, training during Ramadan, his documentary "Fighter", flipping burgers and much more.

The undefeated Taha will be facing Takafumi Otsuka in the 2nd Round of the RIZIN Bantamweight Grand Prix on December 29. If he gets past the Japanese veteran, he will take on the winner of Kevin Petshi versus Shintaro Ishiwatari two days later on New Year's Eve.

In this episode, the MMA Today crew discuss the aftermath of UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno and delve into the enticing matchups of UFC on FOX 26 in Winnipeg, Canada. They also talk about the importance of the post-fight speech, breaking news to the MMA community, and the UFC not putting on the best possible events.

Mairbek Taisumov, UFC lightweight contender, joins the podcast to discuss growing up in Austria, his visa complications, "Cowboy" Cerrone rumors, the lightweight division being scared, not fighting for the money, and much more.

In this episode, Tony Fagnano (Editor-In-Chief) and John Hyon Ko (Senior Writer) recap UFC 218, discuss the Aubrey Marcus controversy, Joe Rogan commentary, Nick Diaz, and a little UFC Fresno.

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Enson Inoue, former Shooto heavyweight champion and Japanese MMA legend, joins the podcast to discuss the rebirth of JMMA, RIZIN NYE card, being forgiven by the Yakuza, Conor McGregor taunting the Irish Mafia, spirituality, being an honorable champion, and much more.