FatBoy MMA Podcast is about two friends that love MMA and combat sports, getting together and talk MMA. We'll talk MMA history, review great and controversial fights (and fighters), talk about up and coming fighters, and crate a platform where both current and up and coming fighters can come on and talk MMA with us. If you’re an MMA fan, if you want to hear about new and old MMA fighters, or somebody looking to get into MMA, but don’t understand the sport... We’re the right podcast for you!
In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock discuss the outcome of Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya vs Alex “Poatan” Pereira, as well as the rest of the UFC 281 Card.
In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the boxing match between Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs Jake Paul. They also discuss UFC Fight Night 231 Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen.
In this episode of the DC and Lock (with special guest TJ) discuss UFC 280 Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev. They also discuss the matches between Sterling vs Dillashaw and O'Malley vs Yan.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the possibility of Jake Paul going to MMA.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss UFC 279 Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson. They also discuss the matchup between Khamzat Chimaev def. Kevin Holland.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss Dana White's Contender Series season 6 week 10. This week saw 5 fighters get UFC contracts, including 3x Penn State NCAA National Champion wrestler Bo Nickal.
In this podcast episode DC and Lock introduce a new segment called Gloves & Roses. Gloves & Roses is a segment to give flowers to fighters whom we'd like to highlight for their career achievements, but they don't fit into the Fallen Goat Series.For our first Gloves & Roses episode, we'll be discussing Melvin Manhoef and his kickboxing and MMA career.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the upcoming fight between Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero in Bellator. They also discuss past UFC fights between Stephanine Egger vs Mayra Bueno Silva, Jamahal Hill vs Thiago Santos, and Geoff Neal vs Vicente Luque.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the recent interview Caesar Gracie did, where he discussed Nick Diaz's second fight with Robbie Lawler in the UFC. They also discuss Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson's KO victory over Adriano Moraes in ONE Championships, and Ciryl Gane's KO win over Tai Tuivasa.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock talk about the upcoming rematch between UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, and challenger Leon Edwards. They also discuss Khamzat Chimaev being the number 1 contender if he's able to get past Nate Diaz.Finally they talk about the upcoming Bare Knuckle match between Bellator's Michael “Venom” Page and “Platinum” Mike Perry.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the upcoming UFC fight booked between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev. We also discuss Charles Oliviera vs Islam Mackichev, and Frankie Edgar's announced retirement.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss Alistair Overeem vs Badr Hari 3 in Glory Kickboxing. Overeem and Hari are 1 and 1, with both fighters having a knockout win over the other.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss and give appreciation to combat trainers and pad holders. We talk about Floyd Mayweather Sr, Roger Mayweather, Eric NickSick, Greg Jackson, Mike Winklejohn, Rafael Cordeiro, and Trevor Whitman to name a few.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the UFC's Fighter Bonus structure. In a recent article former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold said the fighter bonuses should be $200,000. We also discuss UFC 275 Teixeira vs Prochazka. This card also had Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenco vs Talia Santos, and Weili “Magnum” Zhang vs Joanna Jedrzejckyk.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock welcome returning guest Holaday to the podcast. We talk about a possible UFC rule change for “Grudge Matches”. What could make them more exciting for the fans?Also we talk about the possible clash between UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis "The Predator" Ngannou and newly retired boxing Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury. What should the rules be? Could we see both a boxing and MMA fight between the two? Why is Fury training with Nick Diaz?
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock talk about Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm's most recent loss to Ketlen Vieira. What does this mean for Holly's career path? What should she do next? Should she go back to boxing?We also discuss Anderson “The Spider” Silva's most recent exhibition boxing match against Bruno Machado. Is a fight with Jake Paul up next?
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the controversy for UFC 274, the Lightweight landscape, and a possible 165 lbs division. Recently Charles Oliviera missed Championship Weight, in what would have been his second title defense. He faced Justin Gaethje, who he was able to submit in the first round.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcome Arik back to the show. They discuss the current UFC Welterweight landscape and why it seems the top 10 aren't fighting each other. Also they talk about the possibility of Alexander Volkanovski being the GOAT of the UFC's featherweight division.
In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the different eras of MMA. They go over changes in rules, promotions (UFC, Pride FC, Strikeforce, etc), and styles of fighting (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, etc). Then they debate what era we are currently in and whether we're currently entering into a new era. This is great for both the MMA newcomer and the person that's been watching from UFC 1.
In this episode of The Fatoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcomes "The Duke" from Say Hello To The Bad Guy Podcast. We talk about old MMA rules, past fighters, and things we mis from the early days of MMA and the UFC.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the recent event UFC 273 Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie. We also talk about the return of Henry Cejudo and Jon "Bones" Jones vs Stipe Miocic.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the career of Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko. Fedor is a Russian Mixed Martial Artist that was once regarded as the best fighter in the world. Now, you rarely hear his name mentioned in the “Greatest Of All Time” (GOAT) or even greatest heavyweights conversation. Should he still be in those conversations? Why did he fall from grace? Take a listen and we'll give you our opinions!
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, we talk about what's next for Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. We go through tho possibility for next fights with names like Khamzat Chimaev, Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal, and Charles Oliveira. We also talk about the options for Nate Diaz leaving the promotion, since he's asked to be released by the UFC.
This episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast will be for our Fallen GOAT series. DC and Lock will discussing DJ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. Mighty Mouse was the UFC Flyweight (125 lbs) Champ, and is the current ONE Championship Flyweight (135 lbs) World Grand Prix Champion.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock talk about Miesha Tate's move to the Women's Flyweight division (125 lbs). Miesha returned to the UFC last year after an almost 5 year retirement, to go 1-1 at 135 lbs.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock welcome Tyler on the show to discuss wrestling in MMA. Wrestling in MMA seems to be up and down. On minute you have a ton of wrestlers pop up on the seen, the next minute everybody's a striker... Are we seeing a big re-emergence of wrestling into MMA?
PART TWO! In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcome back TJ and Holaday for part 2 on the Men's MMA Pound for Pound list. On the first episode (“Let's Talk About Men's MMA Pound for Pound List (P4P)”) it seems like a lot was left on the table. We try to keep each episode around an hour for easy listening. However, it was clear by the end of the first episode, a part 2 was greatly needed....
In this episode of The fatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcome TJ and Holaday to talk about the Men's MMA Pound for Pound list. We'll look at and review both the UFC and Sherdog's P4P lists. And also provide each of our own top 10 lists.
Although Rounda Rousey isn't known as The GOAT in Women's MMA today, that wasn't always the case. In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock take a look back on Ronda Rousey's MMA career, and her once GOAT status. Ronda Rousey was a major catalyst catapulting women's MMA into the accepted household status we know it as today.
In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and guests TJ and Arik discuss Amanda Nunes leaving ATT (American Top Team). ATT has been where Amanda has trained for the last 7 years. Under the ATT banner she has won and defended the UFC women's Bantamweight & Featherweight titles.
In this episode DC and Lock discuss Boxers looking to move over to MMA. On a recent podcast Gervonta “Tank” Davis mentioned wanting to eventually have a MMA fight. We took a journey down the path of history to look at past boxers that made the crossover to MMA.
In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock discuss which is the best division in the UFC (both current and historically). We look at talent, dept, match-ups, and more.
In this episode DC and Lock talk about the recent crossover boxing matches between MMA fighters and Boxers. This episode was recorded before the second boxing match between Tryon Woodley and Jake Paul.
This episode is a part of our Fallen Goat Series. In this episode, Lock and DC talk about the career of MMA fighter and UFC veteran, BJ “The Prodigy”Penn. Many newer fans to MMA may not understand the love older fans have for BJ Penn, particularly when looking at his MMA record. This wasn't always the case. Not only was Bj Penn a pioneer in the sport, he held many early records in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu jitsu (BJJ). Listening to this episode will help shed light on why BJ Penn was once in the GOAT conversation!
In this episode DC and Lock discuss some of the veteran fighters that came back to MMA this year. Some of those fighters include Miesha Tate (UFC), Nate Marquardt (Titan/ XMMA), Nick Diaz (UFC), and Fedor Emelianenko (Bellator).
In this episode we invited returning guest TJ on for a new segment we're doing called "Make Your Case". Amanda Nunes recently lost her UFC Women's Bantamweight (135 lbs) title to Juliana Pena. After the loss, Nunes dropped to #3 in the women's UFC P4P rankings.DC, Lock, and TJ discuss whether they find the drop warranted, and where they think she should be.
In this episode DC and Lock talk about the MMA career, and recent boxing exhibitions of Frank Mir. Frank Mir is a former two time UFC Heavyweight Champion, winning the title at just 25 years old.
It this episode DC and Lock welcomes a special guest. Bugs from Say Hello To The Bad Guy Podcast joins us to discus UFC 269's main and co-main events. The main event was Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier for the UFC Lightweight Title. And the co-main event wah Amanda Nunes vs Julianna Pena for the Womens Bantamweight Title.
In this episode DC and Lock discus the possibility of an old school MMA fighter competing in today's MMA. Are there any fighters from 15-20 years ago that you believe in their prime, could compete today?
In this episode DC and Lock talk about two possible ufc match-ups. The first being women's Strawweight Champion Rose “Thug” Namajunas vs women's Flyweight Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko. And a possible match-up between Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler.
In this episode we talk about Jose Aldo's move to the UFC's bantamweight division (135). How has 135 fair for him? Can he make a title run? Who are his toughest matchups?Listen for our opinions!
In this episode we talk about Aldo's career and his fall out of the MMA GOAT conversation.
DC and Lock talk about the new FatBoy MMA Podcast, topics they will cover, and the reason for starting the podcast.