The MMA Insiders

On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discuss any of the latest topics in mixed martial arts.

They begin the show by discussing the latest fight bookings and fight changes in the UFC, including former Bellator champion Lyman Good signing with the UFC.

Also, the guys talk about Jose Aldo’s injury, Alexander Shlemenko being suspended by the California State Athletic Commission, Bellator 138, UFC Fight Night 69, and preview this weekends fights.

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start of the show by discussing some quick news including the Bellator 140 out-of-competition drug test results coming back.

Following the quick news portion of the show, they discuss last weekend’s UFC 188. They debate on what will be next for heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum, his place in heavyweight history, Eddie Alvarez’s win, and what weight class will Kelvin Gastelum fight in next.

Other topics from this week’s episode include UFC Fight Night 69, Bellator 138, Titan FC being on Fight Pass, Bubba McDaniel, and Jose Aldo drug test.

Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start of the show by discussing some quick news including Alexander Gustafsson getting a title shot in the UFC light heavyweight division.

Following the quick news portion of the show, they discuss the suspension of Mike Richman by the California State Athletic Commission due to his failed drug test at Bellator 137. In terms of drug testing, they also talked about the new UFC drug testing program that will be independently run by USADA.

Other topics from this week’s episode include weigh-in issue at WSOF 21, UFC 188, Ronda Rousey’s movie career, and Chad Mendes new deal with UFC.

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start of the show by discussing some quick news including Michael Bisping meeting Thales Leites in the main event of UFC Fight Night 72.

Following the quick news portion of the show, the guys discuss last weekend’s UFC 187 that took place in Las Vegas and debate on whether Andrei Arlovski will get a title shot in his next fight.

They also discussed a regional MMA card in Florida being canceled on weigh-in day, Dana White’s recent comments on Rousey vs. Cyborg, WSOF 22 going up against UFC 190, and the Dawg Fight Documentary that was recently added to Netflix.

Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start of the show by discussing the latest fight bookings in UFC and Bellator.

Following the quick news portion of the show, the guys discuss the Nevada Athletic Commission passing new penalties for failed drug test.

Also, they discuss last weekends fights, this weekend’s UFC 187 and answer your questions.

Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start of the show by discussing some of the latest news in the sport.

Following the quick news portion of the show, the guys discuss the Reebok pay for the fighters. They discuss how fighters have reacted to the pay, how Bellator is handling this situation, and more.

In addition to talking about the Reebok pay, they discuss the stoppage in the UFC Fight Night 65 main event and preview this weekend’s fight cards.

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start of the show by discussing the latest fight bookings in UFC and Bellator.

Following the quick news portion of the show, the guys discuss the accusations made by Kendall Grove on Bellator middleweight champion Brandon Halsey and Caplan explains how Bellator should handle this situation.

In addition to talking about the Grove comments, they discussed UFC Fight Night 65, Melvin Guillard, big money fights in MMA, rumors of UFC being on the market, Jon Jones, injuries, and Reign Training Center closing their doors.

Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan begin the show by discussing some of the latest fight bookings in MMA.

Then the guys get into UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and the hit-and-run accident that Jones was involved in this past weekend in New Mexico. They discussed what the UFC should do and whether they believe he will be fighting at UFC 187 on May 23 in Las Vegas.

They also discussed the lawsuit filed by Gegard Mousasi against Fear The Fights, recap UFC 186, Invicta fighters going to UFC, Reebok pay for UFC fighters, Dana White’s comments on AKA, TUF 21, and MMA TV contracts.

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan begin the show by discussing Quinton “Rampage” Jackson being placed back on the UFC 186 card after a judge overturned the injunction Bellator received two weeks ago.

Following the talk about Rampage, the guys get into Bellator signing Phil Davis and Justin Lawrence. How these signings could change MMA free agency and Caplan explains how free agency in MMA actually works. Next they get into UFC on FOX 15, who had the most impressive performance and the decision by FOX to have Daniel Cormier work the fight card.

Then, they talked about the television deal signed by CFFC with the CBS Sports Network and how so many promotions are not getting “rights fee” deal with networks. Is this business model sustainable and how the demographics between MMA and boxing are different.

Finally, they discuss the UFC’s decision to alter the Reebok sponsorship deal with fighters and answer questions submitted by the listeners.

Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA

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On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start off the show by discussing some quick news items including Rampage Jackson being pulled from UFC 186.

Next, they discuss the interview done by Wanderlei Silva on his current situation with the Nevada Athletic Commission. The guys discuss all of the answers given by Wanderlei in the interview and how some of his answers are valid.

Finally, they recap last weekend’s fight and preview Saturday’s UFC on FOX 15 which will be headlined by a key middleweight bout as Lyoto Machida meets Luke Rockhold.

Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA

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