Podcasts about Askren

Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all the biggest headlines in the UFC, including the ongoing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall saga, Merab Dvalishvili trolling Dana White and UFC with broken toe, and his massive championship fight against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey! Askren argues that Dana and the UFC should move on from Jones, and give Tom Aspinall a fight for a UFC heavyweight championship. Don't miss DC gives his take on why HE'S SURE Jones and Aspinall will be fighting. And stick around to hear Askren and Cormier talk Russian TUF in Thailand, Ben's recent injury, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ. Askren and DC weigh in on the viral topic of 100 men vs. one gorilla, and Ben GOES IN ON why 100 fighters or 100 Daniel Cormiers would EASILY take care of a gorilla. And the guys also debate whether Khabib Nurmagomedov, after wrestling a bear, could have a chance with 99 other men at his side. Plus, Cormier and Askren dive into Eddie Hearn's comments on Ariel Helwani's show about the state of UFC and boxing and why Hearn believes Dana White and the UFC do not have the star power that boxing does. DC and Ben clap back at the idea that the UFC doesn't perform as well as boxing. Don't miss that and SO MUCH MORE on the latest edition of Funky and the Champ with Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome Dr. Ryan Askren, Ryan works to promote science-based, waterfowl management on the landscape through Five Oaks' research and education program near Stuttgart, AR. He is principal investigator on several mallard movement ecology projects and research related to bottomland hardwood regeneration with the goal of improving our understanding of waterfowl-habitat relationships to inform better management.

Ben Askren IS BACK for another brand new edition of the Funky and the Champ show with Daniel Cormier! DC and Ben give their take on the viral moment where Conor McGregor showed up to the White House Monday to visit Donald Trump on St. Patrick's Day. Check out Askren and Cormier debate whether or not they feel McGregor will ever fight again, and if he in fact makes a good politician. Plus, news broke that Jon Jones needs six more months to get ready for his potential fight with Tom Aspinall, and the guys give their fresh thoughts on that news. And don't miss Ben and DC dive into the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight at UFC 313, the ESPN vs. Netflix PPV rights for the UFC, the NCAA Wrestling tournament, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren IS BACK alongside Daniel Cormier for another NEW EDITION of Funky and the Champ! Askren and Cormier give their take on Jon Jones going on IG live, and why a fight with him and Francis Ngannou is almost IMPOSSIBLE in the UFC. Plus, DC and Ben discuss Belal Muhammad saying he'd rather VACATE THE TITLE than fight Islam Makhachev at 170 pounds. And Cormier and Ben also talk Askren's backstory on why he doesn't get along with Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, wrestling championships, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for a BRAND NEW EPISODE of Funky and the Champ! Askren and DC give their takes on UFC 311, including Islam Makhachev's first-round submission of Renato Moicano, Merab Dvalishvili smothering Umar Nurmagomedov in the win, and why Merab is now the GOAT of the bantamweight division. Cormier brings up Henry Cejudo's comments on Dvalishvili, and why he's RIGHT to call him the bantamweight GOAT. And don't miss Cormier and Askren react to the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev announcement for UFC 313, and why Pereira is entering UFC GOAT status if he defeats Ankalaev. Plus, are you with Ben saying that Sean O'Malley vs. Umar is the fight to make?! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the FINAL Funky and the Champ of 2024, and Ben Askren is BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all things MMA. The guys talk about Alex Pereira's title run, compare it to other fighters like Islam Makhachev, and break down how wins vs. Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland quickly had him in championship fights just 12 months into his UFC career. Plus, Askren and DC talk Welterweight and what needs to happen next for Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and more! Don't miss Cormier and Askren talk about their fight prep and how DC got a "caveman" mentality when he would fight. And check out DC telling the story of his EPIC FIGHT against Dan Henderson! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with another episode of FUNKY AND THE CHAMP! Ilia Topuria went viral Monday for saying he's DONE with the featherweight division after beating both Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Askren gives his argument on why Conor McGregor is the reason for guys like Topuria leaving divisions behind. Cormier and Askren also debate Topuria's motives for leaving the division, and DC argues that the Oliveira fight makes sense for El Matador. And don't miss DC learn about the viral Khabib, Umar and Islam jacuzzi picture on the spot! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WHO WON THE TRADE? On the latest episode of 'MightyCast', DJ is joined by the man he was traded for, 'Funky' Ben Askren! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:47 Welcome Ben Askren! 1:07 Askren Changed DJ's Life! 1:57 Full Story of the Askren DJ Trade 7:01 Who Came Up with the Trade Idea? 8:46 UFC Got ROBBED in the Trade? 10:32 DJ Wants to Box Pacquiao?! 12:14 Factor! CODE: MIGHTYFIFTY 13:26 Hexclad! CODE: MIGHTY 14:23 Will Askren Compete in BJJ? 15:34 Why DJ Competes in Gi over Nogi 17:04 DJ Trained with the Ruotolo Brothers 19:55 Askren Hates that Russians were BANNED from the Olympics 21:22 Pro BJJ and Wrestling Leagues are the Future? 22:33 Askren's Athletic Background 23:01 When Askren Went All-In on Wrestling 24:36 2x College National Champ and Olympics 25:23 Askren's First Pro Fights 27:26 Askren had ZERO Amateur Fights?! 29:10 Askren's ELITE Bellator Run 30:05 The Best Base for MMA 30:37 Debating One FC's Hydration Test Weigh-Ins 34:30 How to Stop Fighters from Missing Weight 38:37 Robbie Lawler vs Askren BREAKDOWN 40:08 Masvidal vs Askren BREAKDOWN 40:37 Damian Maia vs Askren BREAKDOWN 41:50 Why Askren Retired 43:59 Who Got the Better Trade One or UFC?! 46:06 Whose Idea Was the Trade? 46:46 Why DJ Didn't Fight Dillashaw 48:08 The BIG Problem with MMA 48:53 Why DJ Wanted to Leave the UFC 51:11 The BIG Problem with MMA Pt. 2 53:00 Ben vs Jake Paul BREAKDOWN 57:14 Ben Made More in Boxing than MMA?! 59:19 Ben LOVES Bitcoin 1:10:58 DJ is Jealous of Ben's Hair… 1:12:03 1ST PHORM! 1stphorm.com/mightycast 1:13:33 Mighty Recap! 1:13:46 Ben Askren is SO Smart 1:14:00 Wrestling Culture is Hardcore 1:15:37 The One/UFC Trade Who Thought of It? 1:17:52 Ben Askren was a BEAST 1:20:03 We Need CJI for Wrestling 1:20:25 Deep Dive into Ben's Record 1:23:11 DJ's Favorite Investments 1:25:08 UFC Messed Up with the Trade… 1:28:11 Who Should UFC and One Trade TODAY?! Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a brand new edition of Funky and the Champ. Askren GOES IN ON why he believes although Jon Jones is an MMA GOAT, he's STILL avoiding Tom Aspinall in his near future. Plus, DC and Ben talk about the possibility of Alex Pereira and Jon Jones fighting for the BMF title after Jones made it public that's the next fight he wants. And don't miss DC and Askren talk Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Netflix, Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira, and Donald Trump being in attendance for this week's UFC 309 fights in New York City. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History was MADE at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, so Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another edition of Funky and the Champ! Askren and Cormier GO IN ON why Khamzat's DOMINANT performance vs. Robert Whittaker may have him "skipping the line" for a title shot vs. Dricus Du Plessis. And after knocking out Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on "submitting" Islam Makhachev. Ben and DC break down that fight, and Askren tells Cormier why that's the one matchup Topuria would still lose. Plus, DON'T MISS Ben Askren talk Francis Ngannou vs. Dana White, and why he too didn't see eye-to-eye with Dana. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier ARE BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ. DC and Ben give their take on Alex Pereira's BRUTAL finish of Khalil Rountree in the fourth round to defend his UFC light heavyweight title, and who will be Poatan's next opponent. Plus, Askren and Cormier BREAK DOWN the beef between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria and why that fight may come to fruition in 2025 as Topuria stated. And don't miss Ben and DC talk Sean O'Malley's recent remarks on Ilia and Pereira being the Michael Jordan of the UFC. Askren also gets into the REAL REASON behind why the UFC DOES NOT have to pay fighters more money. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren is BACK with Daniel Cormier for a brand new edition of Funky and the Champ. Askren and DC discuss Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 and whether Khalil has a chance to win. Ben tells Cormier why Alex will KNOCK OUT Rountree quickly. Cormier also lets us know why Islam Makhachev's opponent in January “HAS TO BE” Arman Tsarukyan. And, Askren lets Conor McGregor HAVE IT after talking crazy on live TV this past week. Plus, DC shares what he thinks went down when Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman had a physical altercation during a podcast recording. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK after a HISTORIC UFC 306 PPV and HUGE fight announcements to end the 2024 UFC campaign! DC and Ben give their takes on the two huge fights going down in New York City at UFC 309: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler and Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Plus, Jones went viral for saying, on camera, that he's DONE after the Stipe Miocic fight, and you won't want to miss Cormier's reaction to it! Askren also gives his hot take on Conor McGregor and what he thinks the REAL REASON is behind him not fighting Chandler. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! DC and Ben talk Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad's social media beef, and why Muhammad continuing to go at Usman is GIVING HIM a TITLE SHOT. Plus, Cormier and Askren get into the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, and debate if Joe Rogan has a point that Tyson could still put someone's lights out. And stick around for Askren giving DC PARENTING ADVICE! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merab Dvalishvili is posting video of a cut with UFC 306 around the corner, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall are heating up their smack talk, and Alex Pereira is FIGHTING AGAIN at UFC 307 vs. Khalil Rountree! So we had to bring Ben Askren in to join Daniel Cormier for a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! Askren and DC get into a big debate over whether or not that was a mistake by Merab, and don't miss why Askren sees "no problem" with the post. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON Pereira getting the fight vs. Rountree, and why he believes Rountree gets the next crack at Poatan. And don't miss Askren give his take on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall continuing to to back-and-forth on social media. 2:00 - Ben and DC are BACK!4:00 - Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall: "SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN"9:45 - Ben's new strategy for Aspinall?11:45 - Aspinall or Stipe vs. Jones? Vote!15:45 - Merab Dvalishvili posts video of his eye cut18:30 - Merab in trouble vs. Sean O'Malley?27:15 - Alex Pereira vs. Khlalil Rountree fight #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! DC and Ben GO IN ON McGregor's Twitter attack on Donald Trump after Trump declared Khabib Nurmagomedov his favorite fighter. Plus, Cormier and Askren get into why Jon Jones continues to avoid Tom Aspinall. Also, DC shares some hilarious memories of riding motorcycles with Cain Velasquez. And don't miss why DC reveal the reason why he is NOT A FAN of the UFC future rule changes. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five Oaks Ag Research and Education Center focuses it's habitat management on Arkansas's historic bottomland hardwood forest ecosystems, using the life history of mallards that have migrated there for eons as living proof of healthy habitat. Empasizing the whole bottomland ecosystem's historic importance, Ryan Askren talks about moist-soil management, comparing it to conventional agricultural crops, listing the pros and cons, naming favored plant communities. We also get into bottomland hardwood management, why managing for early water and holding late water are absolutely essential, the hemi-marsh effect, and philopatric imprinting. Arkansas's historic bottomland ecosystems attracted and sustained wintering mallards since time immemorial. And to hear Askren describe it, with similar management they will continue to do so.    Visit MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Sponsors:   MOJO Outdoors  Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys  HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Tetra Hearing Tom Beckbe Voormi GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     Please subscribe, rate and review Mojo's Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a new edition of Funky and the Champ! Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler STOLE HEADLINES as their press conference in Dublin, Ireland was CANCELED. Askren tells DC people are "lying" if they don't have any doubt about Conor fighting at UFC 303. Plus, Cormier and Askren reacts to the UFC 302 Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev fight, and discuss who's the next fight for both superstars. And if Poirier was to stick around, listen to why Ben thinks he's losing a fight to Colby Covington. 1:00 - Askren's secret to new look3:00 - Reaction to Islam Makhachev submitting Dustin Poirier4:30 - Askren gives props to Poirier7:00 - Comparing Islam to Khabib Nurmagomedov13:00 - Dustin Poirier's next move16:15 - Askren picks Colby Covington to beat Poirier19:30 - Nick Diaz fight announcement22:00 - McGregor vs. Chandler press conference canceled (Timestamps vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McGregor is back with another legendary rant, and Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with another new episode of Funky and the Champ. DC and Askren react to McGregor's viral video calling out a handful of fighters ahead of his UFC 303 fight vs. Michael Chandler. Cormier gives his take on the Khabib Nurmagemdov callout, and Ben calls Conor "jealous" of Khabib. Plus, don't miss Askren and Cormier debate the heavyweight division and whether Jon Jones should fight Tom Aspinall or Stipe Miocic. And don't miss the guys give their take on Chael Sonnen scheduling boxing fights with both Anderson Silva and Jorge Masvidal this year! And DC and Ben look back at when when Conor McGregor called Cormier a "ghetto hillbilly." 8:00 - Conor McGregor viral video12:00 - McGregor's Khabib fallout17:00 - DC's text from Michael Chandler24:00 - UFC 304, Aspinall vs. Blaydes27:00 - Jon Jones vs. Aspinall33:00 - Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva + Jorge Masvidal (Timestamps vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren is BACK to team up with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ! Jon Jones stole headlines after he pitched the idea of a heavyweight title fight between him and Alex Pereira. DC and Askren debate whether Jones should fight Pereira or Tom Aspinall, and Cormier doubles down Jon making the right move wanting to fight Poatan. Plus, Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor are beefing publicly, which DC thinks is opening the door for a fight between the two. And don't miss why DC wants to sue Ben Askren! 4:45 - Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor beef12:30 - DC wants to sue Ben Askren14:30 - Jon Jones wants to fight Alex Pereira23:45 - Manchester PPV for UFC 20426:45 - Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney aftermath (Timestamps could vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren is BACK to team up with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ! Jon Jones stole headlines after he pitched the idea of a heavyweight title fight between him and Alex Pereira. DC and Askren debate whether Jones should fight Pereira or Tom Aspinall, and Cormier doubles down Jon making the right move wanting to fight Poatan. Plus, Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor are beefing publicly, which DC thinks is opening the door for a fight between the two. And don't miss why DC wants to sue Ben Askren! 4:45 - Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor beef12:30 - DC wants to sue Ben Askren14:30 - Jon Jones wants to fight Alex Pereira23:45 - Manchester PPV for UFC 20426:45 - Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney aftermath (Timestamps could vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren is BACK to team up with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ! Jon Jones stole headlines after he pitched the idea of a heavyweight title fight between him and Alex Pereira. DC and Askren debate whether Jones should fight Pereira or Tom Aspinall, and Cormier doubles down Jon making the right move wanting to fight Poatan. Plus, Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor are beefing publicly, which DC thinks is opening the door for a fight between the two. And don't miss why DC wants to sue Ben Askren! 4:45 - Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor beef12:30 - DC wants to sue Ben Askren14:30 - Jon Jones wants to fight Alex Pereira23:45 - Manchester PPV for UFC 20426:45 - Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney aftermath (Timestamps could vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamahal Hill and Alex Pereira gave us an incredible knockout finish in the main event at UFC 300, and Ben Askren is BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ to discuss it with Daniel Cormier. DC and Ben break down the end of the fight, and discuss why Herb Dean could have stopped that fight after the illegal kick. Plus, Cormier and Askren react to the "fight of the year" between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. And don't miss their thoughts on Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler getting an OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 2:30 - DC's conversation with Jamahal Hill8:00 - Theatrics of Alex Pereira and Hill9:30 - Should Herb Dean have intervened?14:45 - Anyone that can beat Pereira?!16:30 - BMF Title fight - Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje22:00 - DC binged GOT after Jon Jones knockout29:00 - Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler FINALLY announced (Timestamps may vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamahal Hill and Alex Pereira gave us an incredible knockout finish in the main event at UFC 300, and Ben Askren is BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ to discuss it with Daniel Cormier. DC and Ben break down the end of the fight, and discuss why Herb Dean could have stopped that fight after the illegal kick. Plus, Cormier and Askren react to the "fight of the year" between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. And don't miss their thoughts on Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler getting an OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 2:30 - DC's conversation with Jamahal Hill8:00 - Theatrics of Alex Pereira and Hill9:30 - Should Herb Dean have intervened?14:45 - Anyone that can beat Pereira?!16:30 - BMF Title fight - Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje22:00 - DC binged GOT after Jon Jones knockout29:00 - Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler FINALLY announced (Timestamps may vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamahal Hill and Alex Pereira gave us an incredible knockout finish in the main event at UFC 300, and Ben Askren is BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ to discuss it with Daniel Cormier. DC and Ben break down the end of the fight, and discuss why Herb Dean could have stopped that fight after the illegal kick. Plus, Cormier and Askren react to the "fight of the year" between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. And don't miss their thoughts on Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler getting an OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! 2:30 - DC's conversation with Jamahal Hill8:00 - Theatrics of Alex Pereira and Hill9:30 - Should Herb Dean have intervened?14:45 - Anyone that can beat Pereira?!16:30 - BMF Title fight - Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje22:00 - DC binged GOT after Jon Jones knockout29:00 - Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler FINALLY announced (Timestamps may vary based on ads) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier GO IN on Ilia Topuria's KO win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in the latest edition of Funky and the Champ. Both DC and Askren explain why THEY ARE OUT on Sean O'Malley vs. Topuria as Ilia's next fight. And Cormier gives his fresh take on Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira and why the UFC had to go with that fight as the main event. Plus, don't miss Ben Askren's thoughts on the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya leak that Dana White denied on social media. 1:45 - Intro4:05 - Ilia Topuria KNOCKED OUT Volk10:30 - O'Malley vs. Topuria CAN'T HAPPEN15:18 - Sean vs. Merab predictions18:49 - Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 30024:35  - Pereira is a STAR27:26 - Dana White on Khamzat vs. Izzy leak #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier GO IN on Ilia Topuria's KO win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in the latest edition of Funky and the Champ. Both DC and Askren explain why THEY ARE OUT on Sean O'Malley vs. Topuria as Ilia's next fight. And Cormier gives his fresh take on Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira and why the UFC had to go with that fight as the main event. Plus, don't miss Ben Askren's thoughts on the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya leak that Dana White denied on social media. 1:45 - Intro4:05 - Ilia Topuria KNOCKED OUT Volk10:30 - O'Malley vs. Topuria CAN'T HAPPEN15:18 - Sean vs. Merab predictions18:49 - Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 30024:35  - Pereira is a STAR27:26 - Dana White on Khamzat vs. Izzy leak #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier GO IN on Ilia Topuria's KO win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in the latest edition of Funky and the Champ. Both DC and Askren explain why THEY ARE OUT on Sean O'Malley vs. Topuria as Ilia's next fight. And Cormier gives his fresh take on Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira and why the UFC had to go with that fight as the main event. Plus, don't miss Ben Askren's thoughts on the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya leak that Dana White denied on social media. 1:45 - Intro4:05 - Ilia Topuria KNOCKED OUT Volk10:30 - O'Malley vs. Topuria CAN'T HAPPEN15:18 - Sean vs. Merab predictions18:49 - Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 30024:35  - Pereira is a STAR27:26 - Dana White on Khamzat vs. Izzy leak #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with a BRAND NEW episode of Funky and the Champ. The fellas GO OFF on the Ian Garry comments made towards Sean Strickland after getting emotional on Theo Von's podcast. And don't miss Ben react to Jorge Masvidal tweeting out "unretired," claiming he'd DEFINITELY fight him again. Plus, DC and Askren break down the Conor McGregor return to the UFC and the significance of the Michael Chandler fight. 03:42 - Ian Garry calls out Sean Strickland06:18 - Sean Strickland on Theo Von's podcast09:05 - Ben Askren buys "How to be a WAG" book15:47 - Conor McGregor announces his UFC return19:35 - Is this Conor fight ACTUALLY official?27:03 - Jorge Masvidal tweets out that he's "unretired"29:50 - Ben Askren DOWN to fight Masvidal #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with a BRAND NEW episode of Funky and the Champ. The fellas GO OFF on the Ian Garry comments made towards Sean Strickland after getting emotional on Theo Von's podcast. And don't miss Ben react to Jorge Masvidal tweeting out "unretired," claiming he'd DEFINITELY fight him again. Plus, DC and Askren break down the Conor McGregor return to the UFC and the significance of the Michael Chandler fight. 03:42 - Ian Garry calls out Sean Strickland06:18 - Sean Strickland on Theo Von's podcast09:05 - Ben Askren buys "How to be a WAG" book15:47 - Conor McGregor announces his UFC return19:35 - Is this Conor fight ACTUALLY official?27:03 - Jorge Masvidal tweets out that he's "unretired"29:50 - Ben Askren DOWN to fight Masvidal #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're BACK with Ben Askren in another episode of Funky and the Champ with Daniel Cormier! Ben GOES OFF on Colby Covington after his UFC 296 title fight performance against Leon Edwards, even referring to Colby a "scumbag." Askren tells DC that Sean Strickland is the "REAL AMERICAN" after his fight in the crowd with Dricus Du Plessis. And in spite of Paddy Pimblett's dominant win over Tony Ferguson, is Paddy the Baddy overrated?! Plus, don't miss DC tell stories about when he used to fight people outside the wrestling mats in college! #Volume #Herd 4:00 - Intro5:00 - Bens Thoughts on Sean Strickland8:00 - Strickland vs Du Plessis16:00 - Colby looked scared of Leon Edwards29:00 - Is Colby done with titles?31:30 - Tony Ferguson vs Paddy PimblettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're BACK with Ben Askren in another episode of Funky and the Champ with Daniel Cormier! Ben GOES OFF on Colby Covington after his UFC 296 title fight performance against Leon Edwards, even referring to Colby a "scumbag." Askren tells DC that Sean Strickland is the "REAL AMERICAN" after his fight in the crowd with Dricus Du Plessis. And in spite of Paddy Pimblett's dominant win over Tony Ferguson, is Paddy the Baddy overrated?! Plus, don't miss DC tell stories about when he used to fight people outside the wrestling mats in college! #Volume #Herd 4:00 - Intro5:00 - Bens Thoughts on Sean Strickland8:00 - Strickland vs Du Plessis16:00 - Colby looked scared of Leon Edwards29:00 - Is Colby done with titles?31:30 - Tony Ferguson vs Paddy PimblettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ. Colby Covington went off on Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his main event fight with Leon Edwards, and Ben makes his prediction for the UFC 296 clash. Plus, don't miss why Ben Askren called Colby Covington "an idiot!" DC and Ben break down Glover Texeira saying Alex Pereira can become a three division champ, adding another belt at heavyweight. And is Dricus Du Plessis making the WRONG move praising Sean Strickland ahead of their title fight? 3:00 - Where is Ben Askren?5:30 - Du Plessis praises Sean Strickland13:00 - Colby Covington GOES OFF on Khamzat Chimaev16:20 - Bo Nickal or Khamzat in a wrestling match?19:45 - Askren calls Colby Covington "an idiot"22:40 - Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler WILL HEADLINE UFC 30025:35 - Alex Pereira to heavyweight? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ. Colby Covington went off on Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his main event fight with Leon Edwards, and Ben makes his prediction for the UFC 296 clash. Plus, don't miss why Ben Askren called Colby Covington "an idiot!" DC and Ben break down Glover Texeira saying Alex Pereira can become a three division champ, adding another belt at heavyweight. And is Dricus Du Plessis making the WRONG move praising Sean Strickland ahead of their title fight? 3:00 - Where is Ben Askren?5:30 - Du Plessis praises Sean Strickland13:00 - Colby Covington GOES OFF on Khamzat Chimaev16:20 - Bo Nickal or Khamzat in a wrestling match?19:45 - Askren calls Colby Covington "an idiot"22:40 - Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler WILL HEADLINE UFC 30025:35 - Alex Pereira to heavyweight? #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an incredible knockout of Jiri Prochazka, Alex Pereira wants a FOURTH fight with Israel Adesanya and CALLED HIM OUT after his victory. Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren give their reaction to the call out, and why Askren thinks Pereira can do WHATEVER HE WANTS! Plus, DC goes through Pereira's career in the UFC, including some incredible performances against Izzy, Sean Strickland and Jan Blachowicz. And don't miss DC and Funky's reaction to Dana White breaking the news that the UFC will put on THE FIRST sporting event in the sphere in Las Vegas September 2024. 0:00 - Intro3:05 - Alex Pereira CALLS OUT Izzy5:08 - Who's next for Poatan?!8:30 - Pereira KICKS DC!16:20 - This will be THE GREATEST Combat Sports Event EVER #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After an incredible knockout of Jiri Prochazka, Alex Pereira wants a FOURTH fight with Israel Adesanya and CALLED HIM OUT after his victory. Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren give their reaction to the call out, and why Askren thinks Pereira can do WHATEVER HE WANTS! Plus, DC goes through Pereira's career in the UFC, including some incredible performances against Izzy, Sean Strickland and Jan Blachowicz. And don't miss DC and Funky's reaction to Dana White breaking the news that the UFC will put on THE FIRST sporting event in the sphere in Las Vegas September 2024. 0:00 - Intro3:05 - Alex Pereira CALLS OUT Izzy5:08 - Who's next for Poatan?!8:30 - Pereira KICKS DC!16:20 - This will be THE GREATEST Combat Sports Event EVER #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra react to the monumental news about UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones' injury with guest caller and former UFC welterweight Ben Askren. Jim and Matt begin the show by immediately diving into the ripple effect of Jon Jones' torn pectoral tendon injury. With Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall agreeing to fight each other in an interim heavyweight title co-main event at UFC 295, Jim and Matt look into what another delay could mean for former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic as he looks to return to the cage for the first time since March of 2021. Ben Askren joins the show shortly after, filling the guys in on how he balances his post-retirement life as a father and wrestling coach with interest in writing books and investing. While listing all of the things keeping him busy without fighting, Askren names the one and only veteran fighter he'd willingly end his retirement for.

The week's UFC updates are INSANE and Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier are back to talk all things UFC 294, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and the latest with the UFC and USADA split. Ben and DC breakdown the main event between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski as well as the co-main between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. And DC goes in on Jon Jones and his comments on Twitter about the USADA drug testing. Plus, don't miss Askren's WILD TAKE on who should replace USADA for the UFC going forward. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is OVER because Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier are BACK with a new, fresh edition of Funky and the Champ! After Sean Strickland's historic upset of Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, Askren and DC give their freshest takes on what's next for Izzy and who Strickland should fight next. And with Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev fighting for what many believe is a title fight against Sean, check out why Funky Ben thinks Dricus Du Plessis is GONE from the conversation! Plus, don't miss DC put Ben Askren on blast in this episode! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DC and Ben Askren are BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ! The two react to Jon Jones making headlines this week after saying he constantly has nightmares of his opponents, including Stipe Miocic, and why Jones isn't sure a fight with Tom Aspinall is something he'll entertain. Askren says although  he has Jones a significant favorite against Stipe, a loss to Tom Aspinall could put his GOAT status in serious jeopardy, as was the case was with UFC legend Anderson Silva. Plus, don't miss Ben and DC give their take on the rumor that Jon Jones won't fight on the same card as Colby Covington. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Funky and the Champ are officially BACK! Ben Askren tells DC that not only wants the rematch with Jorge Masvidal, but he'd "embarrass" him and "stuff his face in the mat!" Askren and Daniel Cormier also give their hot takes on what's next for Conor McGregor and if the fight with Michael Chandler is still in the works. Plus, Logan Paul is officially fighting Dillion Danis and both DC and Askren weigh in on the matchup! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are back with another episode of Funky & The Champ! Ben thinks Henry "is set up perfectly" with a fight with Merab Dvalishvili or Sean O'Malley if indeed he takes on Marlon "Chito" Vera at UFC 292 in Boston. Plus, why Askren and DC think Triple C should avoid taking on Alexander Volkanovski. And don't miss DC respond to the critics after he said Jim Miller shouldn't be put into the hall of fame! #Volume #HerdSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Everyone from Alexander Volkanovski to Matt Brown are calling out Conor McGregor, and Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are here to break it down! Funky and the Champ talk all things McGregor after the The Ultimate Fighter season debut with Michael Chandler. And Ben thinks Chandler may not be the only fight for McGregor either, check out who Askren thinks might be next for Conor. Plus, Askren asks DC if he'll fight Jake Paul and you've gotta hear what Daniel had to say! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Cejudo decides against retirement and DC and Ben Askren break it down! Funky and Daniel Cormier give their take on Triple C calling out Merab Dvalishvili and what that means for the rest of the bantamweight division. Cormier and Ben also look into the Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley fight. Plus, don't miss Askren give DC the inside scoop on his social media post about him and his wife that went viral! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren break down Alex Pereira's move up to 205 pounds, and what that means for his next fight. And don't miss who Askren thinks is next for UFC champion Israel Adesanya in a potential pursuit of double champ status. Plus, DC and Ben talk Colby Convington vs. the champion Leon Edwards, and when that fight will take place. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Askren is back with Daniel Cormier for the newest edition of Funky and the Champ. DC and Ben break down who will be Israel Adesanya's next fight after his huge knock out win over Alex Pereira. Askren also gives his take on Jorge Masivdal retiring from the UFC after his loss to Gilbert Burns. Plus, don't miss Funky giving his hot take on why Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by nearly 8 pounds at UFC 279. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan speaks with former mixed martial artist, wrestler, and olympian Ben Askren about his journey through the fight game and the life it's created for him. Askren touches on his youth in wrestling, the mentality it takes to be a world-renowned fighter, why consistency is key, and the importance of not tying ego to outcome before detailing his new book, "Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan speaks with former mixed martial artist, wrestler, and olympian Ben Askren about his journey through the fight game and the life it's created for him. Askren touches on his youth in wrestling, the mentality it takes to be a world-renowned fighter, why consistency is key, and the importance of not tying ego to outcome before detailing his new book, "Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices