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Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo jump into the studio to react to an exciting professional boxing bout that hosted a ton of impressive names, inside and outside the ring.

Five years ago, Masvidal bested Diaz in the octagon and a beef was born. After an increasingly tense promotional tour that included a street brawl between Diaz and Masvidal crews, the former UFC stars, known for their striking and ability to endure pain, squared up for 10 rounds in the ring. When the final bell rang, Diaz got the nod after what many viewers felt was a neck and neck fight, with Masvidal landing some hard-hitting blows but Diaz taking them in stride and playing the numbers game to out-strike his way to victory.

The headliner wasn't the only bout that delivered; the undercard had multiple stars at all places in their career. The Co-Main Event matched up Daniel Jacobs and Shane Mosley Jr., where the son of Sugar Shane Mosley pulled off a dominant win over the former Middleweight Champion. Also on the card was former champion Anthony Pettis and rising star Curmel Moton, who is backed by Floyd Mayweather.

00:30 - Masvidal vs. Diaz, First Takes

03:20 - Underrated Undercard

08:30 - What's Next for Nate

15:00 - Masvidal vs. Jake Paul

18:10 - Anthony Pettis

21:30 - Shane Mosley Jr.

23:30 - Shakur Stevenson

25:50 - Triple C's Words for Shakur

29:20 - Nate Diaz the Promoter?

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Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo jump into the studio to react to an exciting professional boxing bout that hosted a ton of impressive names, inside and outside the ring.

Five years ago, Masvidal bested Diaz in the octagon and a beef was born. After an increasingly tense promotional tour that included a street brawl between Diaz and Masvidal crews, the former UFC stars, known for their striking and ability to endure pain, squared up for 10 rounds in the ring. When the final bell rang, Diaz got the nod after what many viewers felt was a neck and neck fight, with Masvidal landing some hard-hitting blows but Diaz taking them in stride and playing the numbers game to out-strike his way to victory.

The headliner wasn't the only bout that delivered; the undercard had multiple stars at all places in their career. The Co-Main Event matched up Daniel Jacobs and Shane Mosley Jr., where the son of Sugar Shane Mosley pulled off a dominant win over the former Middleweight Champion. Also on the card was former champion Anthony Pettis and rising star Curmel Moton, who is backed by Floyd Mayweather.

00:30 - Masvidal vs. Diaz, First Takes

03:20 - Underrated Undercard

08:30 - What's Next for Nate

15:00 - Masvidal vs. Jake Paul

18:10 - Anthony Pettis

21:30 - Shane Mosley Jr.

23:30 - Shakur Stevenson

25:50 - Triple C's Words for Shakur

29:20 - Nate Diaz the Promoter?

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A ton of changes leading into International Fight Week had the war room over at UFC working overtime to make sure 303 stood up to the hype, and while the main card looked different, it certainly didn't disappoint Kamaru and Henry.

Alex Pereira continued to prove to the world that...he is THAT GUY. But Kamaru and Henry have words for the Light Heavyweight division contenders, who seem to continuously fall into a striking trap with one of the most lethal left hands in the cage. What do you do with a man who is 3 years into a UFC career with wins over 5 former champions, two division belts and objectively the best 12-fight run in history? Henry has one more LH opponent in mind for Alex before he makes the jump to Heavyweight, and the guys discuss how Pereira would fair in the division above.

Is Dan Ige a certified badass? His DM's say so. Not many people on the planet plead for the green light with just FOUR HOURS to prepare. Diego's performance calls for a bit of debate between the guys. One thing was easy to agree on - the experienced 50k Ige deserves respect for his showing, especially for the 3rd round effort. And a wise reminder from the Nigerian Nightmare: Styles. Make. Fights.

To that point, Ian Machado Garry's fight IQ showed up on Saturday night as he gets the UD over MVP in what was an extremely even statistical score minus one thing: 7+ minutes of control for Machado. Top control wins fights (even when it doesn't win fans) and Ian Garry didn't leave room for the judges, or Kamaru and Henry, to debate. Also, it caught the attention of Shavkat Rakhmonov. Despite the loss, Michael Venom Page showed his confidence and comfortability in the octagon continues to evolve.

A good ol' Underdog Fantasy Sports competition closes the recap - Kamaru and Henry are ready to up the stakes on their next round of picks...whose got thoughts on what they should bet? 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

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00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Debating Alex Pereira

08:40 - Ige's Badass DM

09:40 - Diego Lopes, Doubts?

13:10 - Ian Machado Garry

16:10 - Welterweight Rundown

17:45 - Wrestling...Necessary?

21:30 - Harder Tests for Talbott

24:10 - Underdog Picks Get Competitive

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Kamaru finally gets his win of Georges St. Pierre as the Florida Panthers pulls off a win in Game Seven of the NHL Stanley Cup against Edmonton Oilers. Keep and eye out for GSP's pushup video in Kamaru's Panthers jersey.

Henry and Kamaru have their eyes on some prelim and early prelim bouts that are worth the early tune in... including Ricky Simon, the return of Michelle Waterson-Gomez, and the young gun Payton Talbott, whose got even the likes of Triple C on his toes (from the champ's mouth himself). The Andre Fili vs. Cub Swanson matchup has got Kamaru praising Sean Shelby's match-making skills, and Joe Pyfer gets back on the horse against an extremely durable opponent in Marc-André Barriault.

Then, the Main Card is looking stacked. Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page opening the card is an exciting thing for all UFC fans. Can a title-hungry MVP dodge enough of Ian Garry's lethal leg kicks to find success? He seems to think so, and Kamaru responds LIVE to MVP's recent tweet about a matchup with our very own world-ranked number one Welterweight himself.

There was a lot for Jiří to learn from his loss against Pereira last time the two titans stepped into the cage, but the Czech Samurai is one of the best students of the game... case in point: the guys aren't too sure the bookmakers got this one right. And, records don't tell the whole story. Jiří was able to put Alex on his heels before he took one of the champion's patented left hooks. This fight is sure to fire on all levels as the two light heavyweights square up for another historic night.

After a UFC 303 preview the guys jump into weekly news, commenting on Arman Tsarukyan's 9-month suspension for striking a fan at UFC 300, which may have cost him a quick-turn fight against Islam Makhachev. Also in headlines was, of course, Conor McGregor's injury that cost him his 303 title shot. The guys break down the decision that goes into pushing a fight due to injury - not something the Conor of years past would have been quick to do. What happens next?

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04:10 - Prelims

08:55 - MAIN CARD

09:00 - Ian Garry vs. Michael Page

14:45 - Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson

17:10 - Anthony Smith vs. Roman Dolidze

18:50 - CO-MAIN: Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopez

25:20 - Alex Pereira vs. Jiří Procházka

32:30 - Underdog Picks

34:00 - WEEKLY NEWS

34:10 - Arman Tsarukyan's Fine

40:30 - What Happens with Conor McGregor

43:45 - Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney

48:10 - Triple C's Challenge

50:10 - Octagon Proposals; a Tossup

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Jorge Masvidal!!!

Kamaru and Jorge reunite outside the octagon to chop it up on the P4P pod. The guys reflect on growing up as childhood immigrants, and the light at the end of that tunnel for Masvidal: scrapping.

A lot happens on the journey from flunking ESL courses to becoming the UFC BMF champion and a multimillionaire fighter, promoter, and...reality TV star??? The multi-hyphenate Masvidal tells us all about it.

Jorge and Kamaru take us behind-the-scenes for their historic bouts - one of which is still regarded as the top selling PPV event for the UFC. Spoiler alert - the Nigerian Nightmare and Gamebred are two brawlers that know how to stand on business. They discuss the Flying Knee heard around the world, and how the events leading up to, and following, that moment that perfectly symbolize the ethos of UFC: anything can happen.

Jorge gives us a fist-hand account of the UFC's development in Miami - going all the way back to his experience at UFC 42 as a wide-eyed 17-year-old. Then, of course, flashbacks to his bouts with Nate Diaz, and a taste of what's to come in July, where Masvidal will leave behind his lethal head kicks (and, obviously, knees) for a straight up boxing match with Diaz. He's confident.

You don't need to be a die-hard to know this one is big.

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0:00 - Intro

0:30 - Go Panthers

02:50 - Izzy Announces

9:30 - Jake’s New Mike

14:40 - Underdog Picks

16:40 - START: MASVIDAL INTERVIEW

23:15 - Growing Up in ESL

30:00 - UFC: Universal Language

32:40 - Backyard Brawler is Born

36:30 - Ponytail

41:00 - Masvidal’s UFC Start

44:40 - Masvidal: Reality Star

50:15 - Jorge’s Secret Fan

54:30 - The Flying Knee

59:30 - Kamaru 🤝 Jorge

1:01:25 - Miami Flashback: UFC 42

1:03:30 - Nate Diaz UFC 244

1:06:45 - Return to the Ring

1:13:50 - Retirement (Lame)

1:18:00 - Jorge the Promoter

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BONUS EPISODE

This week’s MMA headlines have Kamaru and Henry calling an emergency press conference to air it all out. Conor pulls, Khamzat pulls, and some young faces with high hopes answer the call they’ve been waiting on. Don’t sell your 303 tickets just yet - the guys have hope, and a new Underdog pick for us to ride.

00:00 INTRO

00:30 - Conor’s Out

4:30 - Main Card Review

13:00 - Whittaker v. Aliskerov

16:50 - NEW Underdog Picks

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Kamaru and Henry catch up after their weekend travel… where Kamaru linked up with his brother Justin Gaethje, and Henry’s daughter showed the world she can bounce back from a fall just as fast as her dad.

Kamaru sets the record straight on the Khabib and Dana video and weighs in on the Shavkat Rakhmonov callout…PSA: the Nigerian Nightmare fears no one. The champs weigh in other recent news: the Masvidal and Diaz press conference got a little chippy, Ryan Garcia runs into trouble at the Beverly Hills Hotel, and public skepticism grows around the McGregor Chandler fight.

Then we get into the Cannonier vs. Imavov Fight Night in Louisville, Kentucky. First up is early stoppages… was Cannonier robbed? Do judges need more oversight or an accountability system? Then, Reyes comes back with a vengeance and reminds Kamaru of someone else who plans on a return from a brief hiatus. Time to review Underdog picks…the guys batted 100% and confidence is on the rise heading into Saturday’s fights. We close out with some big anticipation for June 15th bouts between Frank Martin vs. Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk. Reminder if you haven’t watched the David Benavidez episode from last week, do yourself a favor and check it out ahead of Saturday’s feature fight with the Mexican Monster.

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David Benavidez!

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Kamaru and Henry sit down with two-time WBC super middleweight champion and current interim champion, David Benavidez.

There’s more to the Mexican Monster than blistering hand speed. He opens up about a number of topics from childhood to fight strategies to Canelo Alvarez.

Let us reiterate: the guys go DEEP on Canelo. The if, when, and why this fight has to happen; why it’s yet to be made; and the general politics behind boxing on the world stage. What happens when the torchbearer refuses to acknowledge the next in line? David tells us how he plans to keep his momentum moving forward, with or without Canelo.

We hear about the tough love that made David into the champion he is today - not just from David, but also Henry who was in the gym with the Benavidez family at the very start. David shares the impact his father and brother have had on him as not just a fighter but as a man. And the guys get spiritual; David schools us on molecular patterns and living life as a good-hearted human being.

And just when it can’t get any better - José Benavidez Sr. makes a surprise appearance on the pod. Reconnected with Henry, José reminisces about those early years in the gym, the sacrifices he knew he was choosing for his family to secure their successes in future life, and, right on theme, a personal message to Canelo.

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00:00 Intro

01:30 - Chasing Four Belts

03:20 - START: Canelo

04:10 - Passing the Torch

07:20 - Making Dreams Come True

14:00 - How to Fight Canelo

17:00 - Canelo’s Retirement Plan

21:40 - Navigating the Politics

25:00 - Staying Positive, Training Hard

30:45 - David’s Top 5

34:25 - David’s Childhood

37:15 - Sparring the Toughest Competition

39:50 - Shoutout Underdog Fantasy

41:00 - Lessons From Dad

46:00 - Family of Boxers

49:20 - Spiritual Talk

54:15 - Be a Good Human

57:15 - Special Guest: Jose Benavidez Sr.

1:00:00 - A Father’s Perspective

1:03:30 - Finding a Balance

1:08:40 - Final Words for Canelo

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UFC 302 REACTION, Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Update || Pound 4 Pound Kamaru Usman & Henry Cejudo

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This week, Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo catch up on recent news in combat sports, from Song Yadong's callout for Triple C and Jan Blachowicz's open invite for the Nigerian Nightmare, to the two latest additions on the UFC 303 card, Jamahal Hill v. Carlos Ulberg and Michael Page v. Ian Garry.

The guys catch up on the combat world's favorite bad boys: Ryan Garcia's latest drug test developments and Conor McGregor's unusual training tactics. To close out the segment, it's time for a breakdown of last week's boxing match between Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant.

It's also time for final UFC 302 picks on Underdog Fantasy - the guys select their favorites for all five fights on the Main Card; who will win and how they'll do it. They go deep Holland v. Oleksiejczuk, Strickland v. Costa and, of course, the headliner between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.

We close out the episode with a special guest interview with one of the fighters on the main card - the rising star Randy "Rudeboy" Brown. Brown calls in to touch on overcoming adversity and the drive it gives him to succeed, turning his parents into his biggest fans, and how he plans to walk down Dos Santos this weekend.

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00:00 - Intro

00:25 - This Week in Combat Sports

05:10 - Triple C's Next Fight

09:00 - Jan Blachowicz's Words for Kamaru

12:10 - Ryan Garcia

17:05 - UFC 303 Fight Additions

21:35 - Conor McGregor

24:25 - Paige VanZant v. Elle Brooke

26:50 - Kamaru Dresses Like a Champion

27:40 - FINAL PICKS: UFC 302

29:05 - Brown v. Dos Santos

30:20 - Almeida v. Romanov

31:45 - Holland v. Oleksiejczuk

34:20 - Strickland v. Costa

37:00 - Makhachev v. Poirier

42:40 - June, a Big Month for Combat Sports

46:00 - GUEST INTERVIEW: Randy Brown

48:45 - Enduring Adversity

51:30 - Proud Parents

58:15 - Randy Tells Triple C How It Is

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