Combat Conversations

In this episode of Combat Conversations, hosts A.G. and D.B. discuss the latest happenings in the world of combat sports, including UFC 311 and upcoming boxing matches. They celebrate birthdays of notable fighters, analyze the impact of experience in fighting, and delve into the quality of fights being produced by PBC. The conversation highlights the importance of answering questions through matchups and the significance of styles in determining fight outcomes. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the intricacies of boxing, focusing on the dynamics of weight classes, the significance of mental investment in fights, and the implications of upcoming matchups. They analyze the recent Haney vs. Garcia fight, discussing the importance of skill over antics and the mental state of fighters. The conversation also touches on promotional strategies, the role of pay-per-view, and the ongoing debate between casual and hardcore boxing fans. The hosts express their thoughts on future fights, including Benavidez vs. Morrell and Figueroa vs. Fulton, while emphasizing the importance of fighter resumes and the need for significant matchups in the sport.

00:00 Welcome Back and Self-Reflection03:04 Rumble in the Jungle: The State of Boxing06:07 Quality Over Quantity: Analyzing Fight Cards09:01 The Impact of Promoters on Boxing12:06 Tank Davis: The Face of Boxing?15:01 Shakur Stevenson: The Underrated Talent18:05 The Cult of Tank Davis Fans20:58 The Rise of Jaron Ennis: From Boots to Duck23:56 Conclusion: The Future of Boxing29:16 The Weight Class Dilemma32:42 Smoke and Mirrors in Boxing Contracts35:56 The Throwback Fighter Mentality39:59 The Impact of Losses on Fighters42:40 The Importance of Active Fighters46:03 Upcoming Fights and Their Significance55:44 The Role of Promotions in Boxing01:00:54 Evaluating John Jones' Legacy01:07:57 Comparing Legends: GSP vs. John Jones01:10:54 UFC's Business Model and Upcoming Fights 

In this episode of Combat Conversations, A.G. & D.B. discuss recent sports events, including the Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou fight and Tyson Fury's performance. They also talk about upcoming fights, such as Tyson Fury vs. Oleksander Usyk and Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia. The hosts express their disappointment in Zang's performance and discuss the quality of cards in combat sports. They also share their preference for Canelo Alvarez to fight David Benavidez. The conversation covers various topics in boxing and MMA, including discussions on Canelo Alvarez and Jaime Munguia, hypothetical matchups, the performance of Sean O'Malley, and the upcoming UFC 300 event. The hosts also speculate on the gate expectations for UFC 300 and the potential for it to surpass the success of UFC 299.

In this episode of Combat Conversations, A.G. and D.B. discuss upcoming fights in boxing and MMA, including Tank Davis vs. Frank Martin and David Benavidez's move to 175 lbs. They evaluate Tank Davis' recent fights and express their preferences for Canelo Alvarez's next opponent. Also touching on the importance of fighters answering questions in the ring and the need for Canelo to give fans the fights they want to see. Covering various topics in combat sports, including the lack of demand for certain fights, the rise of PFL in the MMA world, the success of Saudi Arabia in hosting sporting events, the decline of certain fighters, upcoming UFC events and the challenge of creating a compelling main event without Conor McGregor for UFC 300, and Clarissa Shields' performance in MMA.

Opinions on fighters and their opponents play a significant role in shaping perceptions and narratives in combat sports.The choice of opponents can impact a fighter's legacy and how they are perceived by fans and critics.The importance of a fight for the sport of boxing extends beyond the individual fighters involved, as it can contribute to the overall growth and popularity of the sport.Comparisons between boxing and MMA judging highlight the different criteria and considerations in each sport. 

The PBC has faced criticism for the inactivity of its fighters, with some not competing for over two years.Matchroom and Queensberry promotions have been making waves in the boxing landscape.Tank Davis vs. Ryan Garcia and Bud Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. were highly anticipated matchups that took place in 2023.Anthony Joshua's comeback and improved performance were notable in the heavyweight division.The hosts discuss various highlights from both boxing and UFC events throughout the year.The heavyweight division is considered the premier division of combat sports.Deontay Wilder's stock has dropped due to his lack of boxing skills.Tyson Fury's resume has not aged well, and his upcoming fight against Alexander Usyk is crucial for his legacy.Sean O'Malley redeemed himself with a knockout victory.John Jones' retirement fight against Tom Aspinall is highly anticipated.

A.G. & Drake are back to talk about the recent updates of the Super Showdown between Tank Davis and Ryan Garcia. Will the fight actually be made? Also PBC returns with Champion Rey Vargas against Dominique Foster. Lastly, the guys talk about the other BIG showdown of P4P #1 Volk v #2 Islam. Who wins the crown!?

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the vast amount of great, hot news in the Combat Sports World. The return of the great Jon Jones. How will he look in his return? Also, a huge fight with Volk v Islam at UFC 284. Which P4P fighter wins? And Izzy will get his chance at revenge vs Pereira. Can Izzy flip the script? Boxing also has huge fights looming large. Tank Davis v Ryan Garcia, Caleb Plant v David Benevidez, Jake Paul v Tommy Fury, AND MORE!!!

A.G. & Drake are back to talk about the masterclass performance put on Bivol over Zurdo Ramirez. Should Canelo Alvarez rematch him? David Morrell also returns in emphatic fashion over Aidos Yerbossynuly. Is David Morrell ready for Canelo at 168, too? Lastly, the boys chop it up about the upcoming mega fight between Izzy and Pereira at UFC 281. Who will win!?

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the amazing card of UFC 280 Islam v Olivera. Does Islam finally deserve his respect? Also the great undercard of Sterling v Dillanshaw and Yan v The Sugar Show. Did the Sugar Show win a robbery? Lastly, the guys talk about the absolutely ridiculous day of October 15th for Boxing. The return of Deontay Wilder and Caleb Plant. Also, the women set the example. Clarissa Shields v Savanah Marshall and Alycia Baumgardner v Mikela Mayer.

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it about the upcoming trilogy fight between Canelo and GGG. Does GGG have enough gas left in the tank to handle Canelo? Has Canelo fully recovered from his loss to Bivol? Also, "The Truth" Errol Spence Jr. and Terence "Bud" Crawford have reportedly agreed to terms. Is the most hyped fight in recent memory finally about to happen? LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. & Drake are back to talk about the kick heard 'round the world! Leon Edwards KOs Kamaru Usman in absolutely stunning fashion! Will Usman get the immediate rematch, or is Khamzat Chimaev next? Also, the guys discuss Oleksander Usyk v Anthony Joshua II. Is Usyk the best Heavyweight in the world? Will Tyson Fury come out of "retirement" to fight Usyk? LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!

A.G. & Drake return to chop it up about the hot run of UFC. Did Nunez regain her GWOAT Status? And will Usman stake his claim as a GOAT himself? Also, the guys talk about Danny Garcia's win against Jose Benavidez at 154 and Teofimo's return at 140.

A.G. & Drake are back again to convo it up about the recent surprises in Combat Sports. UFC London again fails to match the vibe and hype as Tom Aspinall sustains an injury against Curtis Blaydes. Will UFC 277 be better? They also are back to talk about the great Top Rank fight between Joet Gonzalez and Issac Dogboe. Also, the upcoming Danny Garcia v Jose Benavidez is sure to deliver, Right? Lastly, will Tank Davis and Ryan Garcia square off? Find out what the guys have to say!

A.G. & Drake are back to cut it up about the return of Ryan Garcia. How impressive was Ryan? Is he ready for Tank Davis? Also, the guys talk the PPV vibes of UFC Long Island Fight Night. What's next for UFC? Lasty, what's on the slate ahead for the newly dubbed "Feature"?

A.G. & Drake return to chop it up about a long string of fights since last Combat Convo. Bam Rodriguez stamps his name as legit. Is he Top P4P? Derek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev deliver a war in a Heavyweight clash. Should Chisora fight Wilder? Magsayo fails to defend his title against Rey Vargas. How would Vargas do against Gary Russell Jr? Finally, UFC 276 came and went. Volk puts on a Master Class performance while Izzy underwhelms.

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the culmination of "The Run". UFC 275 delivered with a jam packed card with Jiri & Glover in a FOY candidate. "The Monster" Inoue stamps his P4P claim. And Artur Beterbiev return in dominant fashion by KO Joe Smith. Will he fight Dmitry Bivol next?

A.G. & Drake return to talk about the amazing Lightweight Action over the last two weeks. Does Tank deserve his respect after KO Rolly? Devin Haney becomes Undisputed Lightweight Champ after schooling Kambosos. Did he crack the P4P list? And Stephen Fulton stamps his name in the P4P conversation as well. Also, the guys give their UFC 275 predictions.

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about another crazy weekend in The Run! David Benavidez returns in dominating fashion for the WBC Interim belt. Is Canelo ducking Benavidez? And Qazaq Style Janibek Alim returned to show why he's a force at Middleweight. Is he ready for a belt? Also Buatsi v Richards reaction and Tank v Rolly predictions.

A.G. & Drake are back to finally give their ranking of Boxing's P4P List. After a long awaited convo about the list, it's here. What makes our P4P list? Who made the list? Does Loma deserve to be on it more than Jermell Charlo? How far did Canelo fall? Should Bivol be higher? Find out what Combat Conversations' P4P list is all about!

A.G. & Drake are back to convo it up about yet another amazing week in The Run. Headlined by Charlo v Castaño II. Where does Charlo rank P4P? Also, Zurdo Ramirez back in action. Is he ready for Bivol? Lastly, the fellas give their predictions on David Benavidez and Janibek Alim's upcoming fights!

A.G. and Drake are back to talk about yet another amazing weekend in "TheRun" headlined by the upset loss of Canelo Alvarez to Dmitry Bivol. Was 175 too much for Canelo? Or was Bivol just that good? Also, UFC was back with UFC274. Is Olivera the Lightweight GOAT? Lastly, the guys talk about their picks in the upcoming Super Welterweight Undisputed bout of Jermell Charlo v Brian Castaño.

A.G. & Drake are back to cut it up about the absolutely amazing weekend we had headlined by Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano and Shakur Stevenson. Was Amanda robbed vs Katie? Should they run it back? And Shakur Stevenson solidifies his spot on the Top P4P Rankings. Lastly, the guys talk about their predictions and picks for Canelo Alvarez v Dmitry Bivol and UFC 274.

A.G. & Drake are back to convo it up about Tyson Fury's huge KO win over Dillian Whyte to retain the WBC and Lineal Heavyweight title. Will Tyson fight for undisputed, or was this the last ride? Also, the guys give their prediction on Shakur Stevenson v Oscar Valdez and Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano.

A.G. & Drake are back to cut it up about the amazing showdown between Errol Spence Jr. and Yordenis Ugas. Will Spence finally fight Bud Crawford? Also, the return of GGG at 40 years old. Can he still take on Canelo? Ryan Garcia back in action along with UFC 273 delivering. Lastly, Conor Benn shows why he's a true problem at 147.

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the amazing upcoming spring schedule. Starting off April 9th with GGG back in action v Murata along with Ryan Garcia. Sandor Martin POST fight take. Also, Savannah Marshall and Clarissa Shields heading for an ALL Time Great Matchup. UFC back and much more!! Let's Get Ready to CONVOOO!!!

A.G. & Drake return to talk it up about the recent hot Boxing & MMA news. UFC London featuring Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett & Tom Aspinall was a huge success. Also, Fight of the Year nominee Wood v Conlan was an amazing brawl. Top Rank with a card stacked with talent on March 19th and Blair "The Flair" Cobbs having to overcome adversity now.

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the Hyped Up UFC 272 with Colby Covington who took on Street Jesus Jorge Masvidal. Also, about the highly controversial Josh Taylor victory over Jack Catterall. Who really won that fight!? Lastly, the guys wrap it up about the Canelo v Bivol press Conference and what's to be expected coming from the Canelo Saga... LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. & Drake are back to chat about Canelo Alvarez accepting the Matchroom deal for Dmitry Bivol. Can Bivol upset the P4P King? Also, P4P member Josh Taylor is back to defend his undisputed titles against Jack Catterall. Can Jack pull a Kambosos? Lastly, the guys talk about the amazing upcoming schedule for Combat Sports. LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. & Drake return to convo about UFC 271 Post Fight Analysis. Also, the guys chop it up about the bulk of upcoming fights including Ahmir Khan finally fighting Kell Brook 8 years too late. Jamie Mungia back in action vs Ballard. And yet another episode in the Canelo Saga. Who wins the sweepstakes!?

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it about the wild UFC 270 night. Also talk about the return of Keith "One Time" Thurman vs Mario Barrios on FOX PBC PPV. Chris Eubank Jr. back in action along with the two top P4P promoters in the game - Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul - delivering on Amanda Serrano v Katie Taylor.

A.G. & Drake are back to cut it up about the huge weekend ahead headlined by UFC 270. Francis Ngannou v Ciryl Gane in what promises to be an exciting card. Who becomes baddest man on the planet? Main support by Flyweight Champ Brandon Moreno v Deiveson Figueiredo. Also Gary Russell Jr. back in action with PBC along side Top Rank announcing some huge bouts coming soon!

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the potential 2022 has in Combat Sports. Will Crawford finally fight Spence? What's next in the Canelo Saga? Can AJ beat Usyk in the rematch after working with Floyd? Tune in the fine out what 2022 has in store. LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. is back to chop it up about the exciting double Holiday Weekend cards we had. Rising prospects Vito Mielnicki Jr. & Joey Spencer headline a good PBC Christmas card. Then on New Year's, PBC with an action packed All-Heavyweight PPV card. Luis 'King Kong' Ortiz vs Prince Charles Martin. Also, rising Heavyweight star Frank Sanchez is back in action. LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. is back solo to chop it up about the RIDICULOUS amount of Combat greatness we had on December 18th. Beterbiev back in action like a warrior. Parker and Chisora 2 was an all out war! FOY Candidate. PBC and David Morrell back to show he wants the Super Middleweight Crown. Zurdo Ramirez puts the Light Heavyweight division on notice. Derrick Lewis back in UFC Fight Night. And Jake Paul with the KO OF THE YEAR against Tyron Woodley. LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. & Drake are back to talk about the weekend full of Lightweight action in Boxing and UFC. Devin Haney v JoJo Diaz Reaction. Tank Davis v Cruz post fight and Loma v Commey. Who's the best lightweight? Bivol and Beterbiev back in action. Is Canelo ducking the LHW Champs? Also Connor Benn makes a big statement win. Is he ready for a title shot? Who is the best Welterweight? UFC 269 Reaction! A.G. & Drake analyze all that and more!!

A.G. & Drake are here to talk about their P4P List to end 2021. What is a P4P list? What's it mean? The boys are here to conversate about it all. LET'S GET READY TO CONVOOO!!!

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about the huge upset win of George Kambosos, Jr. over Teofimo Lopez. How deep the lightweight division is. Devin Haney vs JoJo Diaz upcoming fight predictions along with Tank Davis vs Pitbull Cruz predictions. And the CRAZY KO in Bellator 272!

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about this weekends big fights - Bud Crawford Vs Showtime Shawn Porter. Where Bud ranks on P4P lists. Shawn Porters retirement announcement. Andrade's KO statement vs Quigley. Is he still most avoided? And two good contenders to look out for. Richard Riakporhe and Florian Marku. Also the guys preview the upcoming Lopez v Kambosos fight. LET"S GET READY TO CONVOOO!

A.G. & Drake chop it up about Canelo's decision to move up to Crusierweight. David Benavidez's shot at Canelo. Jamie Mungia's shot at GGG. Andrade being Eddie Hearn's most ducked fighter. And Terence Bud Crawford vs Showtime Shawn Porter predictions.

A.G. & Drake are back at it with Canelo vs Plant post fight thoughts and UFC 268 Usman vs Covington reaction.

A.G. & Drake are back to chop it up about upcoming Canelo vs Plant. UFC 268 predictions. Top Rank's Mayer vs Hamadouche analysis Bellator's Queally vs Pitbull 2 reaction

A.G. & Drake kickback and converse about upcoming superstar Jaron Ennis and strong contender Jose Zepeda. Also upcoming fight previews

A.G. & Drake chop it up about UFC 267 post fight analysis. Jan Blachowicz vs Glover Teixeira. New superstar Khamzat Chimaev. Also UFC 268 preview.