Episodios

  • Renato Moicano on Benoit Saint Denis, Conor McGregor, UFC 310, ahead of UFC Paris | Cageside 1 on 1

    Renato Moicano on Benoit Saint Denis, Conor McGregor, UFC 310, ahead of UFC Paris | Cageside 1 on 1
    Sep 24 2024
    Renato “Money” Moicano, the UFC’s No. 11-ranked lightweight contender, spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan ahead of his headlining bout Saturday’s UFC Paris event, which streams live on ESPN+.

    Moicano previews his main event matchup with No. 12 Benoit Saint Denis – where he’ll be playing the role of villain against a French opponent – and looks to the future, as well, which he hopes included a year-end trip to Las Vegas for UFC 310.

    0:00 – Launching the Paris takeover
    1:35 – Breaking down Benoit Saint Denis, including his faceoff fashion
    4:31 – Fight week plans in France
    6:39 – “I would not take my chance against Conor McGregor”
    8:22 – Planning a CFFC return, as long as it doesn’t interfere with UFC 310 in Las Vegas
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    10 m
  • UFC Paris preview; Khalil Rountree Jr. disrespected against Alex Pereira at UFC 307? | Cageside

    UFC Paris preview; Khalil Rountree Jr. disrespected against Alex Pereira at UFC 307? | Cageside
    Sep 24 2024
    On this episode, John Morgan takes us back to the chaos from this past weekend’s CFFC 135 main event in Tampa, Florida. The guys look ahead to the matchup between Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis from Paris, France. Meanwhile, is everyone overlooking Khalil Rountree Jr. when he takes on Alex Pereira at UFC 307, or is Eric McMahon crazy for calling this a pick ’em? All this and more ...

    Timecodes
    0:00 – Introduction
    0:48 – Breaking down a chaotic ending at CFFC 135
    9:22 – Giving Joey Ruquet his well-deserved moment
    14:17 – Previewing Friday’s CFFC 136, where Eric and John will both be working
    17:12 – Does Renato Moicano have a chance against Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris?
    25:32 – Big stakes in co-main event with Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen
    28:19 – Should Raul Rosas Jr. be fighting a ranked opponent next?
    35:47 – Is Khalil Rountree Jr. being overlooked ahead of his UFC 307 fight with Alex Pereira?
    51:30 – Is Merab Dvalishvili ducking Umar Nurmagomedov, and why is Aljamain Sterling involved?
    58:22 – Previewing this week’s Dana White’s Contender Series, where a CFFC champ is in action
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    1 h y 3 m
  • BKFC boss David Feldman: DAZN partnership ‘another step towards true mainstream-ness’ | Cageside 1 on 1

    BKFC boss David Feldman: DAZN partnership ‘another step towards true mainstream-ness’ | Cageside 1 on 1
    Sep 19 2024
    Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Founder and President David Feldman spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan to lay out the plans for the organization’s new partnership with DAZN, preview the promotion’s upcoming blockbuster event in Spain, discuss Conor McGregor’s role in bringing an entire concert as an after-party, tease a year-end spectacular in Philadelphia, and much more.

    0:00 – Taking “another step towards true mainstream-ness” with DAZN
    2:58 – BKFC in an outdoor bullfighting stadium – and a concert, too!
    5:14 – Breaking down the action in Marbella, Spain
    8:16 – Previewing the chaos of Oscar Stephens-Willis vs. Ben “The Bane” Davis
    10:24 – A special night with a year-end Philadelphia homecoming
    12:01 – Shifting perceptions on BKFC safety, and the data to back it up
    12:42 – “I think we’re going to make a big splash
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    15 m
  • UFC 306: Sean O’Malley drops his strap to Merab Dvalishvili; Diego Lopes shines at Sphere

    UFC 306: Sean O’Malley drops his strap to Merab Dvalishvili; Diego Lopes shines at Sphere
    Sep 16 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the spectacle that was “UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC” at Sphere Las Vegas. Merab Dvalishvili dominates “Suga” Sean O’Malley en route to a unanimous decision victory. Valentina Shevchenko leaves no doubt of who is the queen of the flyweight division. Diego Lopes gets his signature victory to date, dispatching Brian Ortega. What’s next for Lopes? All this and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    1:01 – Did the UFC deliver at Sphere Las Vegas?
    7:15 – Sean O’Malley flat, or simply stifled by “The Machine”?
    12:18 – Merab Dvalishvili brilliant in victory
    17:15 – Laying out the path forward for Dvalishvili, O’Malley
    25:08 – Valentina Shevchenko fails to entertain but gets needed result
    28:13 – Diego Lopes can be doubted no longer
    33:55 – Breaking down the Dvalishvili, Aljamain Sterling, Ray Longo relationship
    37:56 – Is Stipe Miocic being unfairly disrespected ahead of UFC 309?
    49:32 – What to make of Michael Chandler moving on from Conor McGregor
    54:45 – Breaking down Dana White vs. T-Mobile Arena and MGM Resorts
    1:01:49 – Weekend preview, including CFFC 135
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    1 h y 4 m
  • UFC 306 preview: Sean O’Malley headlines Sphere Las Vegas; how good is Usman Nurmagomedov | Cageside

    UFC 306 preview: Sean O’Malley headlines Sphere Las Vegas; how good is Usman Nurmagomedov | Cageside
    Sep 9 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at “Bellator Champions Series: San Diego” from this past weekend and wonder where Usman Nurmagomedov would fit in amongst the best in the UFC lightweight division before recapping UFC Fight Night 242, and Sean Brady’s big win. Then, it’s UFC 306 fight week!

    Can Sean O’Malley use his footwork and reach to keep “The Machine,” Merab Dvalishvili, at bay or will the pace and cardio be to much for the “Suga” show? Is third time the charm for former champ Valentina Shevchenko, and are we shocked that “T-City” is a betting underdog? All this and more...

    Check out the full Dana White interview here: https://youtu.be/eOIZDG0v74s

    0:00 – Check out the Dana White interview!
    2:19 – How good is Bellator lightweight champ Usman Nurmagomedov
    10:22 – Sean Brady turns in fantastic performance against Gilbert Burns
    14:45 – Finally, it’s time for “UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noce UFC”
    16:17 – Breaking down Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili
    26:05 – Underestimating O’Malley and his intelligence as a fighter
    32:08 – Is at #AndNew or #AndStill on Saturday night?
    38:47 – Why isn’t there more talk about Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3?
    47:07 – Will Sphere Las Vegas shine at UFC 306?
    50:41 – Brian Ortega being disrespected ahead of Diego Lopes fight?
    57:37 – A special night on press row – wherever that might be
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    1 h
  • Dana White on Noche UFC: “Does it work? Is it great? ... We won’t know until it’s over”

    Dana White on Noche UFC: “Does it work? Is it great? ... We won’t know until it’s over”
    Sep 8 2024
    UFC CEO and President Dana White spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan ahead of Riyadh Season Noche UFC, formerly known as “UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili,” where the promotion is planning a one-of-a-kind event at the technological marvel known as Sphere Las Vegas.

    White discusses the challenge of not only producing the event in the building, but also for an ESPN+ pay-per-view audience. He also discusses what it means for Canelo Alvarez to be facing Edgar Berlanga the same night in Las Vegas at the UFC’s usual home of T-Mobile Arena, addresses Oscar De La Hoya’s recent message, the future of Noche UFC, and more, including some thoughts on the retirement of former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson, why he continues to stress the pound-for-pound status of Jon Jones, and more.

    Riyadh Season Noche UFC takes place Saturday, September 14.

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    0:00 – “The level of difficulty and the complication of this event, is at a whole ’nother level
    1:14 – “If you’re Mexican or of Mexican descent, you’re going to be blown away”
    2:01 – “People, wouldn’t even understand how hard and challenging this thing really was and is”
    4:12 – “Sports and entertainment are truly going to come together at the same time”
    6:02 – “What I don’t know is if this works”
    8:08 – Is this a head-to-head battle with Canelo Alvarez?
    9:16 – Oscar De La Hoya? “I don’t know where he’s getting his tickets from, but he definitely isn’t getting it from me”
    10:26 – “Who’s defended Demetrious Johnson more than me?”
    11:05 – Jon Jones pound-for-pound best? Trust the experts.
    12:36 – Sphere Las Vegas works, is Allegiant Stadium next?
    13:48 – Sphere future uncertain, but Noche UFC “will be a tentpole event every year now”
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    15 m
  • Jorge Masvidal: UFC return against Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Nick Diaz? | Cageside 1 on 1

    Jorge Masvidal: UFC return against Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, Nick Diaz? | Cageside 1 on 1
    Sep 4 2024
    Combat sports legend and the UFC’s original BMF champion Jorge Masvidal spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan about his July boxing match with Nate Diaz, his planned return to the UFC and ideas of potential matchups, some big matchup possibilities for his training partners at American Top Team, and much more.

    0:00 – “I know the judges got it wrong” against Nate Diaz
    2:38 – Masvidal pleads the Fifth?
    3:16 – “Definitely, 100 percent back to MMA” late 2024 or early 2025
    4:12 – Breaking down Belal Muhammad as a champion
    5:46 – “The title run is never, never out of the question”
    6:28 – Might as well go knock out Michael Chandler since Conor McGregor is never fighting again
    7:20 – “I wouldn’t mind unleashing all my f-cking anger” on Nick Diaz’s face
    9:04 – Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison would be “the biggest fight in women’s history”
    12:17 – Joanna Jedrzejczyk as a BMF champion, and American Top Team’s “greatest women’s program ever assembled”
    13:45 – “Born to Fight” book inspired by Roberto Duran, Jens Pulver
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    16 m
  • Kayla Harrison dream scenario: Break Ketlen Vieira, win belt, beat Amanda Nunes | Cageside | UFC 307

    Kayla Harrison dream scenario: Break Ketlen Vieira, win belt, beat Amanda Nunes | Cageside | UFC 307
    Aug 30 2024
    Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison previewed her upcoming appearance at UFC 307 with Grind City Media’s John Morgan.While Harrison is scheduled to face No. 2-ranked contender Ketlen Vieira at the event – which takes place October 5 in Salt Lake City – she is willing to step in against women’s bantamweight champ Raquel Pennington or former titleholder Julianna Peña at any point on fight week, including fight night. In fact, Harrison says she’d be willing to face Pennington, Peña and Vieira all on the same night.Harrison also addresses the rising tension with former teammate Amanda Nunes and says she truly hopes “The Lioness” returns from retirement for one massive superfight: “That is literally the dream scenario for Kayla Harrison.”

    Timecodes
    0:00 – Introduction
    0:37 – No nerves for UFC 300 debut: “Maybe I’m like a serial killer”
    1:54 – “The only problem I have with Amanda is that she talks sh-t about the greatest team in the world”
    3:57 – “Everyone’s going to be like, ‘Holy sh-t, why isn’t this girl fighting for the title?’
    5:12 – “One of those b-tches gets sick or hurt or injured, I will take that fight on 30 seconds’ notice”
    6:28 – “Where’s Tonya Harding when you need her?”
    7:10 – “Of course I would rather put an elbow through Julianna’s skull than Raquel’s”
    7:56 – The dream scenario: Ketlen Vieira, then title shot, then Amanda Nunes
    8:59 – Breaking down Larissa Pacheco vs. Cris Cyborg: “I’ll for sure be tuning in”
    10:56 – “I want to break Ketlen Vieira. I want her to to beg”
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    12 m