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  • Episode 80: Jason Knight
    Jason Knight talks about what makes his gym, Alan Belcher MMA in Mississippi, such a great place to train and who he wants to callout with a big win over Lamas this weekend. Hint: It's Cub Swanson.
    And we try to make sense of Weidman's career and have a debate over which former champion has the best chance of reclaiming gold in the UFC. Hint: It's Cain. And Jon Jones.
    TIME CODES:
    1:30-UFC Long Island recap and debating which former champions could reclaim their belt.
    15:30-Jason Knight discusses what he likes to do when he isn't fighting and his prediction for Mississippi becoming a center of MMA.
    27:30-UFC 214 Preview: Big agreement on Jon Jones winning. Big disagreement on Maia vs Woodley.
    43 min
  • Episode 79: Tonya Evinger
    Tonya Evinger talks about her decision to come up in weight and fight Cyborg. Why she feels she can beat the best female fighter on the planet and what her thoughts were on GDR not wanting to fight Cyborg.
    1:30- News:Floyd vs Conor press conference battles and what division in the UFC should be scrapped?
    10:30- Tonya Evinger discusses fighting Cyborg and her thoughts on GDR backing out of the fight originally.
    23:00- UFC Long Island preview- Will Weidman go on an 0-4 losing streak???
    33 min
  • Episode 78: Shane Burgos
    We talk to rising UFC prospect Shane Burgos about representing Long Island and his path to potential path super stardom.
    Plus we debate wether there is such a thing as the UFC "promotional hype machine" and breakdown all the action from UFC 213.
    Time Codes:
    1:30- Debating the UFC hype machine and if it matters
    17:30- Shane Burgos talks about getting his start in MMA and why he thinks he can be a player at 145 pounds.
    24:00- UFC Glasgow preview- Is Gunnar Nelson ripe for a loss?
    30 min
  • Episode 77: Kurt Holobaugh, Matt Bessette and Sean O'Malley
    We talk to 3 of the featured fighters in the UFC's new show: Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. It's a massive opportunity for up and coming fighters and we breakdown the concept and future of Fight Pass' new show. Plus we preview and breakdown International Fight Week headlined by UFC 213.
    1:30 Is Contender Series going to replace TUF?
    8:30- Matt Bessette talks about knowing he would always get the call to the UFC
    16:30- Kurt Holobaugh talks about the viral knockout he just dished out and being very confident going into the biggest fight of his career.
    27:00- UFC 213 Preview and odds
    42:00- Sean O'Malley talks about training at the MMA Lab and what it will be like to fight in the small gym setting.
    51 min
  • Episode 76: Ed Herman and Oliver Taza
    Ed "Short Fuse" Herman talks about his staying power in the UFC, about training with Chael Sonnen and thoughts on the sub only grappling movement,
    We react to the weird moments of Bellator 180 and try to figure out who the winners should fight next. Plus, we have the pleasure of speaking with Danaher Death Squad member, Oliver Taza.
    TIME CODES:
    1:30- Bellator 180 reaction. Spoiler Alert: We thought it was weird.
    14:30- Ed Herman Interview
    28:00- Oliver Taza interview
    40 min
  • Episode 75: Stevie Ray & Paul Craig
    We talk to Stevie Ray and Paul Craig about representing Scottish MMA in the UFC and why they just don't like each other! Plus latest news and reaction and a debate on the next big markets for the UFC.
    TIME CODES:
    1:30- Reaction to Holm's nice performance and Singapore, emerging markets in MMA and of course, just in case you haven't gotten enough- some Conor vs Floyd reaction.
    13:15- Stevie Ray talks about representing Scotland, his plans to climb up the UFC rankings and why he dislikes Paul Craig.
    27:00- UFC Oklahoma Preview
    32:30- Paul Craig on how he can crack into the top 5 of the Lighweight division and what the beef with Stevie Ray is all about.
    51 min
  • Episode 74: Ray Borg & Brian Kelleher
    Ray Borg talks about being in the middle of the DJ vs Dana White feud over who should challenge next for the flyweight title.
    Brian Kelleher speaks to us about unloading on the Brazilian fans at UFC 212 and why he accepted a fight so quickly after this last win.
    And we discuss what makes a good post fight Octogon interview and react to Mark Hunt vs Derek Lewis!
    TIME CODES:
    1:30- What makes a good post fight interview and where does Derek Lewis and Mark Hunt go from here?
    10:00- Brian Kelleher talks about his slick guillotine at UFC 212 and gives a prediction for his upcoming fight in Long Island.
    20:00- The DJ and Dana White saga and discussing if fighters should publicly negotiate.
    27:00- Ray Borg talks about who he would fight if he doesn't get the next title shot and if he has ever heard that the UFC would scrap the entire flyweight division?
    41:00- UFC Singapore Preview
    47 min
  • Episode 73: Volkan Oezdemir
    Volkan Oezdamir is fresh off his a big win and now predicting a first round finish vs. Jimi Manuwa at their UFC 214 showdown. We speak to Volkan about his fast rise up the UFC light heavyweight rankings and who he feels he best matches up against at the top of the division.
    Plus we react to Max Holloway's title win and reflect on some of the quickest and longest win streaks to earn a title shot and we preview UFC New Zealand!
    TIME CODES:
    2:00- Which fighters had the longest waits to get a title shot? Who were the quickest to earn title shots?
    10:30- Volkan Oezdamir talks about knowing his shot to the temple was the knockout blow against Misha Circunov and what part of his game has he yet to show off in the UFC?
    19:00- Previewing UFC New Zealand: Is the underdog very live in the co-main event?
    32 min
  • Episode 72: John Wood
    Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood talks about Roxanne Modafferi and how much he enjoys being training the Happy Warrior. John also discusses helping Amanda Nunes at the end of her fight camps and the potential of coaching Francis Ngannou now that he has moved to Las Vegas. Plus John previews his two fighters fighting at UFC 212 and gives the inside scoop on up and coming fighters at his gym.
    -Reaction to Gustafsson vs. Teixeira and all the latest Cyborg news.
    -John Wood talks about how special it has been training Roxanne and gives some insight on UFC Veteran Mike Pyle
    -UFC 212 preview: Will Jose Also stop the Holloway hype train?
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 71: Oluwale Bamgbose
    We speak with Oluwale Bamgbose live from the UFC fighter summit. Oluwale talks about meeting Kobe Bryant, re-inventing his ground game and makes a prediction for his upcoming fight at UFC 212.
    Specific Time Codes:
    2:00- News of the day: Is it a "shame" that Rory is in Bellator and will Cyborg finally get a fight at 145 in the UFC?
    13:00- Oluwale Bamgbose throws shade on Uriah Hall and talks about his newfound love for the ground game.
    23:00- UFC Stockholm Preview and Predictions.
    33 min

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