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You've heard them time and time again. They get turned into memes and overused and put into gifs. Now they're in our countdown. That's right, we're counting down the top 5 MMA quotes of all time.

Plus, we're talking with UFC 228's Geoff Neal about the quick rise of Fortis MMA and why it's happening. Plus, he gives us a prediction for violence on the undercard.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Geoff Neal Interview: Fortis MMA on the Rise

8:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 MMA quotes

While FloCombat had your fix for fights the last couple weekends, you might have missed the UFC. Well we've got a triple dose of interviews in store for this weekend's Lincoln card to get you going again.

First, Cortney Casey chats about her fight with Angela Hill and the problem with split decisions.

Then Eryk Anders talks about what he learned from fighting Machida and his fight with Tom Williams.

And we close with Cory Sandhagen who chat about fighting John Cena??

Time Stamps:

1:30- Cortney Casey Interview

11:00- UFC Lincoln Odds and Picks

15:15- Eryk Anders Interview

24:00- Cory Sandhagen Interview

This week we're paying tribute to "Gumby"s favorite defunct organization, The International Fight League. The team based organization went belly-up 10 years ago, but that doesn't mean we can't still dream it's alive. Our Combat Countdown this week looks at which gyms would be at the top of the heap if the IFL was alive and well in 2018.

We also chat with Mark De La Rosa, who shares why his wife is better than all other MMA wives. We aren't going to argue with him either. She wins this one.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Mark De La Rosa Interview: Big win with big support

10:00 - MMA News Roundup: Bellator is back with tournaments

15:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Modern IFL Teams

On this week's episode, we chat with Sodiq Yusuff who talks about his unconventional weight cutting strategies and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Plus he levels with us about the leg injury he fought through to get the contract.

Then we sit down with Kevin Holland who is about to square off with top 15 ranked Thiago Santos. Is he ready to stand and bang with the dangerous Brazilian?

And we top off the show with one of the most anticipated Combat Countdowns of all time; the top 5 underrated coaches. There were plenty of suggestions on Twitter this week, but only 5 could make it. Did your suggestion make the cut?

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Sodiq Yusuff Interview: Krispy Kreme's and healing up

11:30 - Kevin Holland Interview: Throwing down with a bad man

20:00 - UFC on Fox 20 Reaction: Aldo back or never gone?

25:30 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Underrated Coaches

37:35 - UFC 227 Breakdown: Double Title Fights!

We start this wild episode by going fanny pack crazy. We learn how Olivier Aubin-Mercier got his fanny pack, what he keeps in it, and so much more. Oh, and we talk to him about some fights as well.

Then we throw down the most anticipated countdown of the year. Our top 5 fighters who have overachieved on their natural born athletic gifts. We took a lot of fan inspiration for this one (and some from a fighter's brother).

All that and a preview of UFC on Fox 30 this weekend.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Olivier Aubin-Mercier Interview (by SISU Mouthguards)

10:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Physical Overachievers

24:30 - UFC on Fox 30 Preview: Any Upsets Brewing?

On this week's episode "Shockwave" Dave gets to sit down with a living MMA legend. Listen in for an exclusive interview with Ken Shamrock as they chat UFC, WWE and everything in between.

Plus we count down the best ground and pound artists punching faces today. #1 might be obvious, but the rest of this list isn't.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Ken Shamrock Interview; Talking with a Legend

20:00 - Combat Countdown; Top 5 Ground and Pound'ers Today

30:00 - UFC Hamburg Breakdown; Underdog Alert!

We all had our different reactions to Brock Lesnar appearing in the cage at the end of UFC 226. Some loved it; some hated it. But there probably isn't anyone who hated it as much as Curtis Blaydes. We talked with him about his reaction to the situation and what he does now.

Also, with Brock, JDS and Chad Mendes all returning from suspension, we wanted to see who had the best career, post-suspension. We did the research so you don't have to and we counted it down.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Curtis Blaydes Interview; Where does he go next?

13:25 - Combat Countdown; Top 5 Careers Post-Failed Test

20:30 - UFC Boise Breakdown; Guess who's back?

It's the UFC's most loaded week and we're bringing you our most loaded show of the year.

It kicks of with an interview with top contender Francis Ngannou who tells us all about the changes he's made since his failed title challenge.

We also have UFC 226's Dan Hooker. He dishes on what was so hard about cutting to 145lbs for him and why he's so good at 155lbs. Plus, he let's us know that there is going to be new owners of the Performance Institute.

Finally, in honor of the packed weekend, we're counting down the best fights that the UFC has ever put in International Fight Week.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Francis Ngannou Interview: New camp, new mentality

10:00 - Dan Hooker Interview: The Kiwis are coming!

25:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 International Fight Week Fights of all time

36:00 - International Fight Week Breakdowns: Who takes the crowns?

Can you believe it? We're at the halfway point of 2018, so we look back at the best of the best in the half-year that was. So relieve the last 6 months in style with Top Turtle.

Plus, we're chatting with UFC 226's Max Griffin who dishes on what it's like to talk trash with Mike Perry. Plus he breaks down his upcoming fight with Curtis Millender.

TIME STAMPS:

1:00 - Max Griffin Interview; All cool with Mike Perry?

11:15 - Half Year Awards; Top fighter at the halfway point?

Maybe you're sitting at home wondering why there are no great ground and pound artists in the lower weight classes. Maybe we're sitting here wondering why you haven't discovered just how good Alexander Volkanovski is yet. "Shockwave" Dave talks to him this week all about what makes him so good at it.

We're also counting down the most entertaining Donald Cerrone fights -- and trust us, there is a lot of them.

TIME STAMPS:

1:30 - Alex Volkanovski Interview: What makes good ground and pound?

17:45 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Must Watch Donald Cerrone Fights

27:00 - UFC Singapore Preview: 205 and 125 getting new contenders?