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The incredibly well-rounded Megan Anderson, a former UFC featherweight title challenger and blossoming actor, gave so many detailed answers about her action scenes in one of the greatest action movies of all-time, Extraction 2, as well as her thoughts of UFC topics. Website: https://IkeTagon.com/ #UFC#netflix#extraction

Former UFC champion and current ESPN analyst, ‘Suga' Rashad Evans and I shared one of the most thoughtful conversations I have ever been a part of. We talked about going through life with a strong mindset, the positive use of psychedelics, Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul and much more! I Truly hope you enjoy this pod.

UFC fighter Ragin' Al IaQuinta gives his highly-respected thoughts following a spectacular UFC bantamweight championship victory from friend and teammate Merab Dvalishvili, and much much more with co-host Ike Feldman.

The wonderful gentleman by the name of Jeruzelski Goy (IG: @718beard) also known as J-Ski, joined me in-studio to peel back a layer of his successful journey. I really appreciate the talent that J is. He is not only a wonderful person to be around who's positive energy really glows, but he also possesses one of the keenest eyes for capturing a scene or a moment on film. It's absolutely impossible to describe how sharp his sense for photography is, but I hope listening to this podcast can illuminate it just a little bit. Thank you, brother.

This past weekend we saw two terrific performances. The first came from the UFC's latest blooming 170-pound star in Michael Morales, who got the job done in dominant fashion against for UFC title challenger, Gilbert Burns. The second was former UFC fighter, Darren Till, who put on a highly-entertaining slugfest with his willing dance partner, Darren Stewart. Till came out on top and stays on track for a potential fight against Jake Paul or Tommy Fury!

I go through the history of the UFC's broadcast deals and what could be next for the world's largest fight organization! Also, HOW MUCH OF A FACTOR WAS CONOR MCGREGOR'S DRAW back in 2018 when it came to negotiations from FOX SPORTS TO ESPN??? Will the UFC be able to double their broadcast deal ($2.1B / 7 years)??

Another UFC ppv is in the books as Australia's own joins an elite group of Oceanic fighters to wear UFC gold as he took out fmr UFC champion Belal Muhammad to secure the title. Now, with an influx of young talent at 170-pounds, what matchups do you want to see next? The division is gearing up for a huge second half of 2025. Also, Valentina Shevchenko stays locked in and furthers her incredibly outstanding body of work.

There has been a narrative going around the internet that MMA/UFC has a "star problem", that with McGregor's fighting career winding down there is a major issue regarding ACTIVE star athletes on the current roster. Is this a reality , or are the talking heads just trying to stir the pot?

Alexander Volkanovski is the first -155lb fighter in UFC history to win a UFC title at 35 years of age or older when he won the vacant UFC featherweight belt over Diego Lopes at UFC 314 in Miami, FL.

Nicky Rizzles, the very focused and talented content creator, joined me in-studio to discuss life, career and everything in-between. We could have chatted for much longer, but we are lucky enough to be able to train together under the roof of Serra BJJ Academy in Huntington, NY. Make sure to follow Nick on instagram @Nicky_Rizzles as he produces extremely high-quality content from the worlds of body building, tactical shooting, martial arts and more!

Come on down this weekend to Selden, NY for Flex Fight Series 45 returns to the Selden Fire Department with a banger of a card! Top to bottom, this event will deliver, so get your tix not or stream live on ThrowdownSports.com. One of the nights athletes is Dylan Conti, a young and big personality, who is always making waves on the local scene.

Always a pleasure speaking with my friend and incredible combat athlete Tom DiGennaro aka "Beethoven". Tom is a passionate individual who pours his life and time into his craft - and it shows! Tom is a kind person with a great sense of humor, but when that cage door closes - LOOK OUT! Tom is coming off another impressive submission victory and sees 2025 as his best year yet! Check out Tom's sponsor @WarriorGarden to see some awesome merch!

Two amazing fighters coming into their own, Freddy Vidal & Cheikh Gueye, came to the studio in the midst of training to be some of the best fighters in the world. Both men are extremely kind human beings and I'm lucky to call them friends. Check out this chill and informal conversation with two bright up and coming MMA stars. Follow them on IG @Soo_Amazing and @Sheck_Gueye

What a cool conversation with the young and talented assassin, Demetri Nictas. The constantly-evolving athlete has jumped into the deep end when it comes to testing himself in the early stages of his career and his is no doubt surfing the water. Nictas is coming off a masterclass performance in his last fight, which he took on short-notice for Lou Neglia's "Combat At The Space". I expect big things from the Queens native and Longo MMA product. Follow him on IG @DemetriNictas

Had a great young fighter by the name of Tom "Tommy Gun" Fitzsimons join me in-studio, where we covered an array of topics including talking shop about all major things in the UFC as well as Tom's upcoming fight this weekend February 1st for Lou Neglia's "Combat At The Space" (Westbury, NY). The atmosphere will be lit! Tom has trained his ass off and is looking to put on a show. Be sure to DM @thomasfitzsimons for tix and if you can't make it to the event, be sure to stream all the action LIVE on ToroTV.net

Great talking with my friend, Davasia Misir. Not only is Dav a regimented martial artist and combat sports athlete, but the LAW MMA fighter is a super-kind human being. Mr. Misir has another challenge on the horizon (Feb. 1st) and looks to bounce back in a big way from his last fight. Dav is very focused and I have no doubts that he will achieve his goals! Check out his - and many other talented fighters - Saturday February 1st for another Lou Neglia "Combat At The Space" event. Can't Attend? No Problem, stream the fights LIVE on ToroTV.net

Dern vs Ribas 2 preview and Pereira-Volkov rumored match up!!! (11:10 min mark)

Always a pleasure catching up with my brother, Donny. Very excited for what the future holds for this young and talented killer! Besides chatting on mic, I always enjoying hanging with Donny. He's a friend and a great person – stay tuned to his journey to the top and catch his next fight FEBRUARY 1ST for Lou Neglia's Combat At The Space in Westbury, NY! Can't attend? Be sure to stream the action on ToroTV.net

My Journey So Far, 2024 Awards

UFC 310 was a great way to end the 2024 pay-per-view events for the UFC. Garry showed he is ready for the next step in his career and Rakhmonov showed why he deserves the next title shot at 170lbs. Also, Pantoja shushed all the doubters (including me) who though his time may have passed as he dominated Japan's Kai Asakura... finally, check out some picks for the UFC's final card of the year, UFC Tampa!

Hi, Ike from the fight game here. Just incase you didn't know, I am obsessed with movies and GOOD limited series (no, I will never watch a 5-season show...). Though I can't enough fighting, I want to also talk about movies, video games, etc. Hope you guys like it. I will give scores also about recent movies I have seen like Gladiator II, 7.5 / Fall Guy, 7.5 / Twisters 8.0 / The Killer, 8.5 ...

Besides giving you the breakdown of 2024's final UFC pay-per-view event, Ike will go head-to-head against Connor Burks (23:35), professional handicapper and co-host from "The Boyz In The Back" show! Check it out.

Could we finally get the fight we have all been clamoring for??? Could we finally get Francis Ngannou returning to the octagon against current UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones? Turki Alalshikh, boxing's renasaince man, believes it can happen, but maybe Dana White is playing traffic cop because of the personal nature of his and Ngannou's falling out! It would be one of the biggest fights in combat sports history AND I NEED TO SEE IT! #UFCAfric #RumbleInTheJungle2

Smooth chat with another Long Island, NY killer in Luke Hart (@lukehartmma). Luke has displayed great skill, technique and heart in his kickboxing fights, but now the young local prospect will take his talents to the MMA world as he is set to make his debut. Luke is a dedicated martial artist with a great team and support system behind him -- stay tuned as he plans for 2025 to be a big year in his blossoming career!

Everybody needs to calm down! Jones aint fighting the lesser know, very dangerous Tom Aspinall just yet! He will sit back and see how a potential fight between Alex Pereira and Aspinall fight will play out! It's a win win for Jones. Aspinall beats Pereira -- he becomes bigger star, equaling a bigger fight vs Jones. And if Pereria happens to pull off the epic upset over the Brit, he will catapult himself to one of the biggest fights in combat sports history; Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira! We will see . . .

After a massive weekend in the world of combat sports, let's recap what we learned about promoting a fight (Tyson-Paul), as well as what's next for Jon Jones following UFC 309.

(06:50 min mark) Hey guys, putting out a thorough breakdown of tonight's massive Tyson-Paul showdown in Dallas, TX! Providing you with unrivaled technical insight as well as handicapping advice... listen, learn, laugh.

What a performance from the fight nerd, Carlos Prates, who has notched his fourth-straight knockout inside the UFC! With his latest victory, he has cracked into the UFC's welterweight division's top 15. Can't wait to see what's next for him. Also on this episode, HBO's The Penguin's finale just hit TV, and boy oh boy did it deliver! Check out my SPOILER FREE review on the back end of the episode. Also, later this week, I got Tyson-Paul and UFC 309 talk coming your way! Stay Tuned!

A breakdown of Max Holloway's career, accomplishments and what's next for. the fan-favorite legend.

One of my most favorite ppl in the local combat sports space is Dylan Conti (IG: @MrFullSend6969). He is a one of a kind personality who always brings it on the mic and on the mats! This young man has a bright future with many skills that he will show the world in time. Dylan opens up about his goals, journey and much more in this exclusive interview!

The ones, the only, TEEP TERRITORY hopped on the show to talk about their unique path to providing martial artists in different regions across the globe with top shelf fight kits, street wear and much more! Estee & Brian, owners/designers of TT, have poured so much of their love and passion for martial arts into their products. Not only do they share their beautiful merchandise with fight fans and athletes, but they are martial arts practitioners themselves! Be sure to follow them on IG @teep_territory

High-level martial artist, Aaron Rocka Brito (IG: rockamma), joined the show to freely talk about his journey as his words paint a beautiful picture. Aaron is a talented athlete, and at his core, represents a true martial artist. Can't wait to see what is next for the Striking 101 instructor (Queens, NY) after his incredible performance at Flex Fight Series 40.

Some incredible fights took place in Abu Dhabi this past weekend. Holloway, Topuria, Khamzat, Whittaker.... the card was stacked with great fighters, check out the recap!

In a super unprecedented circumstance, the IkeTagon entered the sacred weight cut room as Mutant MMA fighter Khamall Dunkley and his great team allowed me to conduct an interview while Khamall finished his weight cut. From behind the scenes we learn about the absolute zen mindset that Khamall has and how great of a person he is as well. The world is his oyster and he is on the path!

Check out this episode with the high-energy Charlie Quinn (on IG @CharlieQuinnMMA)! Always love chatting with the veteran media member and truly respect him wanting to take the next step by stepping into the ring of fire to test himself! Much respect to Charlie, and can't wait to see him perform this Friday Oct. 25th on the Flex Fight Series 40 event in New York City! Can't attend? Buy ppv at ThrownDownSports.tv

Quick conversation with the young and heavy-handed Nick Ridolfi, who is a Serra BJJ fighter. Nick did extremely well in his first MMA fight, winning by KO! The talented and blue collar minded athlete is taking this journey one challenge at a time.... Can't wait to see what's next! Follow Nick on instagram @NickRidolfi

If you have never met or heard John "Manimal" Beneduce you are in for a treat. A Serra BJJ Black Belt, coach at Serra's and Longos's MMA, professional MMA fighter, Valhalla Fights founder and podcast host, John is a one-of-a-kind human being. It was a pleasure to catch up with him and an hour is never enough! Hope you guys enjoy this episode.

Another in-studio visit from friend, training partner and rising MMA fighter, Tom "Beethoven" DiGennaro. The young martial artist lives the spartan lifestyle; training; coaching; competing. Those he is a killer on the mats and in the cage, Tom is one of the most genuine and in-tuned human beings I have ever met and is part of a great family! Pay attention to 'Beethoven' as the future is bright!

Always a great time talking with my fellow video gamer, Christian Carlo (IG: crs354_). When the Mutant MMA product is not plugging into PS5 he's beating up people in the cage. Christian is part of one of the fastest-rising gyms in the NY area. Mutant MMA is the future and it's because of true martial artists like Christian.

Had a really chill convo with Flex Fight Series fighter, Chris Van Dunk (IG: vanny.mma), following his 90-second performance in his second amateur MMA fight. Chris is a young killer with a bright future. He has a great support system around him and I won't be surprised when he becomes a successful professional fighter! **my apologies for my low audio level

Great to finally get the chance to catch up with Tiger Schulmann's product, Ryan Sipavicius, who fights on this weekend's "Combat At The Garden". Ryan is an ever-evolving Mixed Martial Artist and is set to do big things in the sport.

One of the craziest IkeTagon.com episodes yet! Not only was there another great conversation with Donny "D-Money" Arana, but following that, 2x UFC title challenger and powerful human being, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, popped on to talk spirituality, 'why' he still competes at such a high-level and his UFC 307 fight vs Joaquin Buckley!

My friend Dino joined me in-studio to talk about fun things, real things and so much more! I can't wait to have Dino back in-studio, dude is literally a real life chill pill. Learn more about Dino and what makes him tick. Enjoy.

A returnee guest, Eli Evangelista (IG: eliabmma) is always a pleasure to speak with. This Saturday'S FLEX FIGHT SERIES 39 marks his 3rd pro MMA fight as he looks to continue to show the evolution of his skillset (Renzo Gracie MMA).

Had a great conversation with Flex Fight Series fighter McKenzie "King" Headen (IG: KingKenzie87) ahead of his fight this Saturday in Selden, NY (or PPV). Headen talked about his martial arts background, training, love for the arts and much much more! He's dangerous, cool and ready to win on Saturday!

Great time talking with premiere local MMA organization FLEX FIGHT SERIES 39 main event fighter, Devan Worth (IG: @devan_worth). Worth is a humble and hard-working fighter from who is dialed in and plans to do big things in the sport and to represent Long Island, NY well wherever his growing career will take him.

On this episode I recap the UFC 306 which was the UFC's highest-grossing gate. Also talking about how quietly Matt Serra and Ray Longo have built a powerhouse team. Plus, The Sphere vs Outdoor Stadium.

One of the most well-rounded people I have ever talked with is my next guest, Freddy "The Barbarian" Vidal (soo_amazing). Freddy is not only a professional MMA fighter ready to make his presence felt on Oct. 18th for LFA, but he is also a teacher and owner of a master's degree. What's most impressive is his faith and patience in his plan. I'm truly am excited to see what awaits this talented individual!

A brief preview of Brady vs Burns, Yuneisy Duben scores huge KO at DWCS, and a couple of rants...

Had an amazing sit down conversation with one of the most humble people I have ever spoken with. Amir Lamdan, nice guy and owner/founder of “Buff On A Budget” and “Lamdan Strength & Nutrition” has an extensive resume and is a guru that is fueling the best and baddest professional athletes. Lamdan, a black belt under former UFC champion Matt Serra, is also the co-owner of Lighthouse BJJ in Hewlett, NY.

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