Podcasts about Sherdog

On a new Josh Nason's Punch-Out, Jack Encarnacao returns as he remembers the late Jordan Breen of Sherdog, their working time together, what made Jordan so special, and some fun behind-the-scenes tales as well. Josh and Jack also talk some Lapsed Fan and Dark Side of the Ring.

Dev is joined by Sherdog contributor Dayne Fox as they pick through the wreckage of UFC Vegas 107, speculate on whether Jon Jones is in fact retired, and then preview the top bouts scheduled for UFC 316 this weekend.0:00 Intro----- OUT WITH THE OLD: UFC VEGAS 1071:06 Maycee Barber stands Erin Blanchfield up----- WHAT'S HOT18:15 So...is Jon Jones retired?----- IN WITH THE NEW: UFC 31631:04 Joshua Van vs. Bruno Silva42:45 Patchy Mix vs. Mario Bautista53:40 Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison1:14:32 Merab Dvalishvili vs Sean O'Malley

Sean is joined by Sherdog associate editor Jay Pettry to discuss the fallout from UFC 313. After reflecting on Magomed Ankalaev's dethroning of the beloved Alex Pereira, Sean and Jay discuss the UFC's next pay-per-view with its Alexander Volkanovski-Diego Lopes headliner, and the process for becoming an MMA judge. Jay also gives a peek behind the curtain of the Sherdog Fight Finder database, including some common and uncommon types of fraud the team encounters.0:00 Intro1:10 Alex Pereira: Mourning the End of an Era11:20 UFC 314: Diego Lopes, Paddy Pimblett and the star-making process25:03 A discussion of MMA judging33:23 Inside the Sherdog Fight Finder database49:41 Is American MMA becoming more politicized, or has it always been like this?

In this episode I sat down with Trekko before the Australian Grappling Federation's Event #1 This was an event designed to put more money in the Athlete's pockets with 4 x $1,000 Jiu Jitsu 8 man brackets. As such, the event was inspired by Trekko's own experiences doing it tough trying to make ends meet whilst competing, to try and create something that would put more money back into the competitor's pockets. If you're interested to see some of the best grapplers compete for the $1,000 prize you can rewatch the action here: https://kombatants.com/videos/australian-grappling-federation/agf-1/ Trekko was one of the early generation MMA fighters in Australia so it was awesome to be able to sit down and listen to his stories, from growing up in Rio de Janeiro to coming to Australia, training, competing and much more. I had the pleasure of MCing and Commentating for this event and I look forward to being involved with more Australian Grappling Federation events in the future. Enjoy! Links: Australian Grappling Federation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ausgrapplingfederation/ Event #1 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/event1_aus/ Trekko's Sherdog: https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Bernardo-Magalhaes-26495 Event #1 website: https://event1.com.au/ Life BJJ: https://www.instagram.com/lifebjjau/  

Ed Carbajal is an MMA writer/reporter and podcaster who has contributed to Sherdog.com, MMAnews.com, and more. He currently contributes to SpectationSports.com and co-hosts a weekly podcast called The Coast to Coast Combat Hour. Follow Ed on Twitter/X @Carbazel, keep up with all his work, and sign up for his Newsletter Here. Find all things The Last Round: https://linktr.ee/TheLastRound Listen on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheLastRoundBoxingPodcast

PEG Podcast With Jeremy Norrie: Director/Producer Podcast/Radio/TV/Film/ClubHouse  Filmmaking  Coming from a non-traditional background, we make open minded films from a serious perspective about a wide variety of subjects.  These projects all have a common theme of overcoming adversity, empowerment, and recovery as well as being matter of fact & honest. Jeremy Norrie  Podcast/Radio/TV/Film/ClubHouse etc. Areas of Experience (Professional) • Director/Producer of Independent Documentary Films for Amazon, FOX & CBS streaming platforms  • Former Concert/Event Promoter from small private/public events internationally to large 30k person multiple day festivals in California  • Formerly in the Cannabis Industry doing growing, concentrate & hash making, international journalism and almost every other possible aspect of cannabis industry • Formerly a journalist for MMA websites (MMAWeekly, SherDog, MMA.tv and MMA-Fighter) discussing UFC and other combat sports Areas of Experience (Personal) • adversity, trauma, & dealing w/anxiety  • bullying, predators and being a victim • relationships, treating women better  • partying, drugs and balance vs recovery Other knowledge  • prowrestling • combat sports • movies (sci-fi action mystery thriller) • television (sitcom & above)  Awards (Cannabis)  * 1st : Best Concentrate - Dab City * 1st : Best Product - HTCC 2009 * 2nd : Best Product - HTCC Bay Area 2012 Awards (Filmmaking) “The Secret Cup” * 1st Place Best Documentary  - Poppy Film Festival (February 2022 - Sweden) “Aliens v.s BigFoot” “Don't Call Me BigFoot” “Other Side of the Ring”  “Why We Fight” & various others also are award winners previously  Most of my other films have been Official Selections at various other film festivals, some currently screening, and again official awards for numerous others. I lived a wild and crazy rockstar like life and love to share my unique experiences from being on the ground level during the rise of both MMA/UFC to the Cannabis Industry.  There were all kinds of close calls with danger but also big achievements as well as the wisdom learned from the negative and positive parts of that journey both personally and professionally. Now I am making films for Amazon, FOX & CBS among other streaming platforms where we get to tell stories about all kinds of topics.  All of our films are from a serious open minded perspective, and there is an ongoing theme of overcoming adversity, helping people and personal struggles.   No matter what the topic I am confident your audience will enjoy my appearance on your show.  I'm often asked to return & have various previous appearances on all kinds of show found on Spotify, ITunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Link: http://theskyisland.com/

In this episode I caught up with Steve Perceval - UFC Official, Martial Arts Coach, Grandfather and more! Steve shares his story from growing up as one of five siblings to a single mother, to his different working careers through to becoming Australia's first official UFC Referee. It's always difficult to be in positions where everyone can scrutinise your actions and I don't envy any Judge or Referee in combat sports! That said, Steve takes it all in his stride and really focuses on the people around him in life. I also found it interesting to hear his stories from pawn broking, sign writing to starting in Hapkido to the impact that a 'friend' can have on your life. Everyone needs an 'Eddie' that ignites that little bit of fire within them. We cover a lot of ground and I hope you all enjoy Steve's story! Links: Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Steve-Perceval-MMA-Official-100063746582317/ UFA on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufamartialartsacademy/ Alta: https://www.trainalta.com/ Steve on Sherdog: https://www.sherdog.com/referee/Steve-Perceval-1091  

Blaine Henry is the founder of Fight-Library.com, and has contributed to RING Magazine, Sherdog.com, MMA Sucka, My MMA News, and Bloody Elbow. He currently hosts a weekly YouTube show covering the biggest fights within Boxing and MMA. Follow Blaine on

Sean Sheehan is joined by Danni McCormack to talk her upcoming title defense against Karolina Wojcik at Invicta FC 54.► Latest MMA News: https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/list► Check out the full fight card: https://www.sherdog.com/events/► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oUPrfY4XHJNrjSifWsNYW?si=3e6bdc9097b841a3► Sherdog Podcasts: https://www.sherdog.com/tag/podcastsSherdog on Social Media:► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherdogdotcom► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsherdog► Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_sherdog/Sherdog is the industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997.More on Sherdog.com: http://www.sherdog.com#invictafc #invictafc54 #dannimcormack

Want to improve MMA judging? It starts with improving the scoring criteria. Scott and Dan are quick to point out the issues with the document judges work from to score fights, but on a week without major North American MMA shows, the CSJ devoted a full episode to the topic of how to upgrade the criteria. Special guest and fellow MMA judging aficionado Sean Sheehan of Severe MMA & Sherdog joins in on the discussion of what could work, what already does work, and what won't work when it comes to the criteria.   linktr.ee/couchsidejudges

Andrew Hagar joins Ralph Sutton and James Mattern and they discuss Andrew Hagar wanting to be in FBI as a kid, doing Muay Thai in college and working with Sherdog, his girlfriend buying him a guitar and teaching himself to play, when he realized his dad Sammy Hagar wasn't like other dads, getting trolled by David Lee Roth fans, dating Kris Kristofferson's daughter Kelly Kristofferson and performing for the first time in front of a crowd, Andrew Hagar's involvement in mental health awareness and suicide prevention, his love of quantum mechanics, his relationship with other members of Van Halen, Andrew Hagar's newest album Systematic Minds, his first concert, first drug and first sexual experience and so much more!(Air Date: June 24th, 2023)Support our sponsors!YoDelta.com - Use promo code: Gas to get 25% off!mangorx.com - Use promo code: GAS15 to get 15% off your first order!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.comand click on "Advertisers" for more information!The SDR Show merchandise is available at https://podcastmerch.com/collections/the-sdr-showYou can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for a 7-day FREE trial with access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Andrew HagarTwitter: https://twitter.com/ItsAndrewHagarInstagram: https://instagram.com/AndrewHagarOfficialJames L. MatternTwitter: https://twitter.com/jameslmatternInstagram: https://instagram.com/thejamesmatternRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesdrshow/GaS Digital NetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Expect to see some fireworks in Aspen Ladd's next Professional Fighter League assignment.Ladd (10-4, 1-1 PFL) needs a quick victory to secure a place in the 2023 playoffs and will attempt to score it as she faces Karolina Sobek on June 16. Ultimate Fighting Championship vet Ladd lost to Olena Kolesnyk via majority decision in her first 2023 PFL Regular Season outing. While speaking with Sherdog, Ladd mentioned that her main focus is treating her upcoming clash as a five-minute fight rather than a 15 or 25-minute one. Ladd emphasized the importance of accumulating points in the tournament. At the same time, she acknowledged that she can be a slow starter in fights, stating she needs to overcome that. However, fighting back-to-back and being in a perpetual training camp might help her shake off the slow start sooner.“Honestly, the main focus for me, and I think it's [the same for] a lot of the girls going into this tournament, is treating it like a five-minute fight. If all my fights were 45 minutes to an hour, I'd end up winning just about most of them because that, endurance-wise, I tend to get better as the fight goes. So trying to treat it as a five-minute fight as opposed to a 15-minute fight or a 25-minute fight is the main focus. Obviously, this is a points tournament, and going into the second round like this, you need to get as many as possible.”(00:00) Intro(00:48) Commenting on the Kolesnyk fight (01:34) Disagreeing with the judges' decision (02:15) Praising Kolesnyk's toughness (02:58) Whether was she bothered when Kolesnyk missed weight (03:24) Getting used to the point system(04:28) Enjoying the PFL environment (05:06) Preparing for Sobek(05:48) Being a slow starter(06:41) Celebrating Star Wars Day (07:05) Coping with the perpetual training camp mentality (08:00) Outro

In this debut episode of the Check The Kick podcast on Sherdog, Dev examines the greatness of Amanda Nunes and speculates on the future of the two divisions she ruled. There is also an update on the wild PFL Regular Season and a look ahead at one of the busiest weeks in MMA this year, with the Bellator 297 title doubleheader, PFL Week 5 and UFC on ESPN 'Vettori vs. Cannonier.'0:00 Welcome----- OUT WITH THE OLD0:41 Amanda Nunes' incredible legacy9:46 Charles Oliveira and what's next for the UFC lightweight division16:10 UFC 289 roundup18:09 Teofimo Lopez vs. Josh Taylor----- WHAT'S HOT19:47 PFL Regular Season26:25 Women's BW and FW in the post-Nunes era----- IN WITH THE NEW34:54 Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier45:15 Arman Tsaukyan vs. Joaquim Silva51:36 Vadim Nemkov vs. Yoel Romero54:34 Sergio Pettis vs. Patricio Freire

Biaggio Ali Walsh passed his second Professional Fighters League test with flying colors but sounds a bit disappointed he didn't wrestle with his opponent. It took less than two minutes for Ali Walsh to stop Isaiah Figueroa in their 155-pound tilt at the recent 2023 PFL 2 event. In what turned out to be a striking contest, Ali Walsh displayed his boxing pedigree — he is the grandson of former boxing heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, after all — and forced the referee to stop the action at the 1:42 mark of Round 1 thanks to a thunderous right hook. While talking with Sherdog about his performance, the Las Vegas, Nevada, native confessed he would have loved to prove he's more than a striker by wrestling a bit with his foe in front of the home city crowd but preferred to take home the victory the moment it presented itself to him. In the future, fans might be surprised to see a different side of Ali Walsh's offensive arsenal as the fighter vows to implement his ‘Khabib Nurmagomedov' style. “I actually wanted to show off my wrestling this fight, but um, sometimes you gotta just stick to what you know. I was talking to one of my teammates about it too, and my coach and I'm like, ‘I wanted to wrestle, like I wanna wrestle, I want to ‘Khabib' people, I want to show that I'm not just a striker, and they're like, ‘Forget what everybody else thinks. There's always gonna be an opportunity. I mean, this is mixed martial arts, there's always an opportunity to grapple or wrestle or box, kickbox. There's always an opportunity for that, every fight almost. Just wait for that opportunity and then when the opportunity comes, then people will be able to see that you can wrestle, you can grapple.'”(00:00) Intro (00:11) Scoring another first-round stoppage (00:52) His mindset (01:20) Fighting in his home city, Las Vegas, for the first time (02:08) His supporters (02:54) Defeating Figueroa (04:45) Aiming to showcase his wrestling skills (05:59) The story behind the tattoo underneath his shoulder blade(07:43) Staying busy in 2023 (08:43) Handling the pressure ahead of his second PFL fight(12:21) Outro

The 2022 Professional Fighters League lightweight champion knows very well his next opponent as he used to bet on his fights. Aubin-Mercier (17-5, 6-0 PFL) aims to keep his promotional record unblemished as he faces Shane Burgos at the upcoming 2023 PFL 3 event on April 14. Since joining the promotion in 2021, “The Canadian Gangster” has never lost a fight. Still, the most significant accomplishment was capturing the belt last year after crushing Steven Ray in the PFL Championships in November. This year, Aubin-Mercier will welcome fellow Ultimate Fighting Championship alum Burgos in a new organization and division. While speaking with Sherdog, Aubin-Mercier confessed he has bet on his opponent several times but ended up losing money after Burgos dropped a unanimous decision to Josh Emmett.“I'm a big fan of Burgos and I saw him fight before. I actually bet for him a lot of time in the UFC. I watch a fight, and he is a really fun guy to watch. I know his style; it's not like I don't know anything about him. Actually, I lost some money. I think I bet for him against Makwan Amirkani because I wanted some money in that fight, but I think I also bet for him against Emmett, and he lost that one.”(00:00) Intro (00:47) Buying a bidet after winning the championship (02:09) Enjoying the off-season (03:13) Whether he's still considering retiring (04:13) Preparing for Burgos(06:08) Watching much footage of his opponents (07:08) Losing money by betting on Burgos in the past (07:46) His feelings for Las Vegas(09:36) Updates on bringing PFL to Canada (11:00) His Charizard Pokemon card (12:15) Outro

Sadibou Sy finally reached the pinnacle last year, professionally speaking, but his ultimate goal remains in his sights.The 2022 Professional Fighters League welterweight champion (13-6-2, 1 NC; 7-4-2, 1 NC PFL) had his most successful season since signing with the PFL in 2018 as he defeated four opponents in a row in the span of six months, including former Bellator MMA champion Rory MacDonald, to capture the title and $1 million prize. Now, Sy will attempt to replicate that success in the 2023 PFL Regular Season, starting this week against former Brave Combat Federation standout Jarrah Al-Silawi. Ahead of his season debut, Sy told Sherdog his biggest motivation isn't external, but the constant pursuit of the best version of himself, and he believes he has yet to reach his full potential. “I didn't start fighting because of the money, fame, or whatever. For me, it was just to be able to push myself and see how far I could take it. I believe that you still haven't seen the best of me, and I'm working every day to be able to make myself proud. My goal has always been, if I make myself proud, the rest of the world are gonna be amazed. I'm not thinking about money, I'm just thinking, ‘OK, I need to prepare the best that I can and I'm gonna be better tomorrow than I was today.' That's my goal. Everything else around it is gonna sort itself out.”(00:00) Intro (00:52) Back in the States (01:51) His journey to Senegal(03:05) His fondest memory from last year (04:18) Being with PFL since Day 1(05:40) His thoughts on Al-Silawi (06:56) Training in Las Vegas (08:01) His four-bout winning streak(09:06) Coming from a kickboxing background (10:35) Differences between training in Sweden and the U.S. (11:54) His motivation for the 2023 season(13:06) Outro

Renan Ferreira is eager to start the Professional Fighters League 2023 Regular Season on the right foot. Things didn't go according to plan for Ferreira (9-3, 2NC; 3-1, 2NC PFL) in 2022 when he was stopped by Ante Delija's punches in the playoffs of last year's season. While speaking with Sherdog, “Problema” stated he would welcome a rematch with Delija as Ferreira is sure things would go differently. But before he can lock horns with “Walking Trouble” again, Ferreira has to overcome Rizvan Kuniev in their upcoming clash at 2023 PFL 2 on April 7. Ferreira also talked about his training camp, his motivations for the new season, and more, stressing he aims to have a quick night at the office and finish Kuniev inside the distance. “I'm working very hard to improve as a fighter, to fill the holes in my game and, of course, I think about the finish. I'll be trying very hard to get the finish in this fight.”(00:00) Intro(00:33) Taking on Kuniev(01:14) His sparring partners at American Top Team (03:11) Mentioning soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo (06:00) His loss to Delija (07:02) Aiming to finish Kuniev (08:08) Outro

A rejuvenated Aspen Ladd is ready to become the first queen of the recently inaugurated Professional Fighters League 145-pound division. In her career, Ladd (10-3, 1-0 PFL) struggled on several occasions to make weight, particularly at bantamweight. Ladd opted to move to featherweight after being cut from the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster when she failed to make weight ahead of her scheduled — then scrapped — clash with Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night 210. The decision to move up a division turned out to be the right one and Ladd pocketed a split-decision victory over former Bellator MMA titleholder Julia Budd in their bout in November. Ahead of the 2023 PFL Regular Season, Ladd told Sherdog she feels better than ever and is ready for new challenges, including her upcoming clash with Olena Kolesnyk on April 7.“[I feel] healthy and strong. I've had even more time now where I could be settled back into being able to be a featherweight. So much of my life was trying to stay small enough to make 135 and now I don't have to do that. I can be healthy, I could lift weights and allow myself to really fill in as a 45er. I just feel better than ever.”(00:00) Intro (00:16) Her passion for hiking (00:52) Preparing for Kolesnyk (01:28) Defeating Budd (02:21) Moving up to featherweight (03:06) Improving the quality of her life (03:47) Commenting on Budd's performance (04:13) The judges' scorecards (04:44) Enjoying fighting again (05:11) Her dogs (05:24) Being a Star Wars nerd (05:47) Taking part in the PFL tournament (06:51) Outro

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Marlon Moraes looks to bounce back from a five-bout skid at the expense of Brendan Loughnane. Moraes (23-11-1, 0-1 PFL) isn't in the best moment of his career, but he believes he has all it takes to take on a victory over 2022 PFL featherweight champion Loughnane. “Magic” looked good in the first two frames of his latest outing before ending on the losing side of a technical knockout loss at the hands of Sheymon Moraes. Still, the former World Series of Fighting 135-pound champion proved he's still a tough bone to bite for anyone in the PFL featherweight division. Ahead of his bout with Loughnane, Moraes told Sherdog he is optimistic about the adjustments he made in his training camp and has the right mentality to break the losing skid. “it's not easy to face that, to be coming from a losing streak, but we have to be positive. You have to look at my career as a whole and what I did for the sport and what I'm still doing and how I look in training, how I look against the best in the world, and then face it. That's what I have, and that's where I think I belong. Now it's a matter of going out there and proving it. I'm still out there and still can hang out with the best.”(00:00) Intro (00:32) Commenting on his MMA return(02:29) Preparing for Loughnane(03:10) Being on a five-bout skid(04:01) The adjustments he made(04:27) Putting on a show for the fans on April 1 (04:52) Being the former WSOF champion (05:58) Moving up at featherweight(06:40) Outro

2022 Professional Fighters League 145-pound kingpin Brendan Loughnane believes he has found the best place for him at this point of his career.Loughnane (25-4, 8-1 PFL) punctuated a perfect season in 2022 by winning the championship at the end of a road that saw him defeating Ryoji Kudo, Ago Huskic, and Chris Wade. In the finals, the British athlete crushed Bubba Jenkins with a punches-and-knee combination in the fourth stanza. In addition to the title, Loughnane also pocketed a $1 million prize. Ahead of the 2023 PFL Season, Loughnane confessed money is still a big motivation in his career, but he also wants to build up his legacy. Loughnane will return to the cage as he takes former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Marlon Moraes in the 2023 PFL 1 headliner. While talking with Sherdog, Loughnane stated he's delighted to fight in the PFL, as their relationship has been mutually beneficial. “I'm glad because I bounced around a lot earlier in my career. Lots of different promotions, but I'm glad I set myself in one now. We've built together, we've grown together. It's great to see all these U.K. fighters joining now. PFL are great company to fight for and nothing but respect for them.”(00:00) Intro (00:53) Training at the UFC P.I., among other places(01:18) His motivation for the fight with Moraes (02:34) Training in Thailand (03:47) Commenting on the evolution of the UK movement (04:19) Why he opts to often train outside the UK (05:23) Not having an off-season (06:15) The best place he visited during his on-the-road trip in the U.S. (07:20) Being one of the PFL veterans (08:05) Looking forward to the PFL Europe events (09:26) Outro

Rob Wilkinson is ready to do whatever it takes to keep the Professional Fighters League championship in Australia.In 2022, Wilkinson (17-2, 4-0 PFL) made history after becoming the first PFL champion fighting out of Australia in promotional history. “Razor” cut through his opponents Bruce Souto, Viktor Pasta and Delan Monte before smashing Omari Akhmedov at the PFL championships event in November. On that occasion, Akhmedov was forced to retire by the cageside physician after taking much punishment in two rounds. Now, Wilkinson is looking to inaugurate the upcoming 2023 PFL Regular Season with a victory as he faces former Ultimate Fighting Championship title challenger Thiago Santos on April 1. While talking with Sherdog, Wilkinson expressed his excitement for the battle ahead of him, even if he doesn't think his adversary is the same as he used to be.“I'm very excited about this fight. I remember when I found out that he signed with the PFL last year before I won the title. I was excited because he is a big name. He's a big name, a former challenger of the title in the UFC. He's been in the top 10 for years and has been fighting pretty much the top five guys in the world over and over and over again. It's a really good chance for me to show how good I am and actually start getting in some of those rankings and some of that respect of being one of the best light heavyweights in the world. I'm just getting better and going into my prime. No disrespect to him, but I don't think he's the same fighter he used to be.”(00:00) Intro(00:33) Winning the 2022 PFL championship(01:51) Defeating Akhmedov(02:56) Training in the U.S.(04:00) Josh Fremd's shoutout(05:08) Being the first PFL champion from Australia(06:02) Celebrating the victory(07:16) Preparing for Santos(09:09) Finishing his opponents(09:58) Outro

European talent Simeon Powell is ready to showcase his skills in tomorrow's headliner.Professional Fighters League audiences are already accustomed to United Kingdom's Powell (7-0, 3-0 PFL), who has already entertained the crowd thrice under the PFL banner. Now, “Smooth” will have the honor to headline PFL Europe 1 — the opening event of the PFL European series —, hoping to secure a victory and cash in that $100,000 prize at the end of the road. Ahead of the event, Powell talked with Sherdog about the adjustments he made in his professional life, such as hiring a nutritionist for his next assignment. The Titan Fighter Gym representative also revealed he trained in Thailand for a while and expressed his gratitude for headlining the card, underlying the importance of the event. “It means a lot to me. It just shows that PFL are recognizing my talents and appreciating my work. Yeah, I'm getting rewarded for it. It's good to be put in this position and I'm just ready to go.”(00:00) Intro (00:27) Hiring a nutritionist(01:06) Preparing for Amine (01:30) Being in the main event of the PFL Europe 1 card(02:13) Training in Thailand (03:33) Teasing something fresh for the fans (04:23) Having his supporters coming from London (05:26) Praising Dan Hardy (06:13) Looking for a finish(06:39) Outro

rs League Europe and more!Dan Hardy speaks with Sherdog's Tudor Leonte about cornering his wife, Veronica Hardy, at UFC 286, his new role Head of Fighter Operations for Professional Fighters League Europe and more!

Former UFC middleweight champion Mike Bisping spoke with Sherdog ahead of UFC 268 about the importance of another UFC PPV event in the United Kingdom for the mixed martial arts movement's development, broke down the upcoming rubber match between 170-pound kingpin and hometown hero Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman, and more.

UFC 285 was epic and everything we could have hoped for both from a gambling perspective and from an entertainment one. Normally after a big epic PPV card the UFC throws us right back in the dumpster but UFC Vegas 71 is actually pretty awesome. Join myself and this week's special guest Keith from Sherdog.com as we break down every fight on this card and try to give you the info you need to make good bets!Affiliate Links:Join the Sharp App Twitter: @TheSharpAppSharp Discord Link: https://sharp.link/DiehardmmaNo House Advantage (NHA) - Fantasy Sports Betting Promo Code: DIEHARD 100% First deposit match up to $100 https://nohouseadvantage.sng.link/Ah6vi/7b46/fa08Follow Spectation Sports @SpectationNet for Regional MMAPromo Code: DIEHARD for 20% off your subscription https://spectationlink.com/DIEHARD0:00 Intro6:00 Tyson Nam vs Bruno Silva13:16 Tony Gravely vs Victor Henry21:12 JJ Aldrich vs Ariane Lipski31:23 Mario Bautista vs Guido Cannetti38:01 Sedriques Dumas vs Josh Fremd47:27 Raphael Assuncao vs Davey Grant55:25 Lukasz Brzeski vs Karl Williams1:03:07 Vitor Petrino vs Anton Turkalj1:09:12 Said Nurmagomedov vs Jonathan Martinez1:17:51 Ricardo Ramos vs Austin Lingo1:26:11 Nikita Krylov vs Ryan Spann1:33:54 Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov1:44:26 Petr Yan vs Merab Dvalishvili

Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Judo, wrestling, & Muay Thai is my outlet for improving my mental health and becoming a better person. Shop our apparel line made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete at https://jiujitsuoutlet.com/ On this fifty-fourth episode of the podcast, I talk to pro MMA fighter Marco Hutch - AKA the Afro Samurai. On this episode, Marco shares how martial arts helped him through some of the hardest times that any human can face. We talk about the power of martial arts to save lives and prevent suicide. Marco talks about what happened after losing many of the people in his life and why training six hours a day in the gym helped him to process his grief. Instead of taking his own life, he dove into the martial arts lifestyle. Marco talks about bouncing back from trauma and loss and why its important to control what you can and keep yourself on the path of peace. We also dive into why Marco views martial arts as a spiritual practice, why movement is medicine, and why struggle creates strength in life. Want to follow Marco and stay tuned on when he has a fight coming up? Follow him here on social media: Instagram Facebook Click here to checkout Marco's pro fighter page on Sherdog. If you or anyone you know is having suicidal ideations, call the national suicide prevention line by dialing 800-273-TALK. Want to support the show and the research we are doing into the societal impacts of martial arts? Go to https://JiuJitsuOutlet.com/ to shop our exclusive line of apparel made for the Jiu-Jitsu athlete. The information in this episode should NOT be considered medical advice but instead educational information. If you are struggling with your mental health and you want to speak with a professional therapist, I recommend https://Talkspace.com/... This is the therapy service that worked for me when I was at my darkest moments in life and dealing with panic attacks everyday.

This Saturday, one of the most intriguing title fights of the year takes place at Madison Square Garden for the middleweight championship between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at #UFC281. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will break down the third combat sports meeting between the two fighters, discuss what the most burning questions are in the matchup, and what would be the best outcome for the #UFC from a business perspective. Additionally, they'll talk the strawweight title fight between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, and if Esparza is being supremely overlooked, the lightweight featured bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, which fighters need wins the most outside of the top-three fights, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez on Saturday, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Ben Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Saturday, one of the most intriguing title fights of the year takes place at Madison Square Garden for the middleweight championship between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at #UFC281. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will break down the third combat sports meeting between the two fighters, discuss what the most burning questions are in the matchup, and what would be the best outcome for the #UFC from a business perspective. Additionally, they'll talk the strawweight title fight between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, and if Esparza is being supremely overlooked, the lightweight featured bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, which fighters need wins the most outside of the top-three fights, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez on Saturday, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Ben Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Saturday, one of the most intriguing title fights of the year takes place at Madison Square Garden for the middleweight championship between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira at #UFC281. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will break down the third combat sports meeting between the two fighters, discuss what the most burning questions are in the matchup, and what would be the best outcome for the #UFC from a business perspective. Additionally, they'll talk the strawweight title fight between Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili, and if Esparza is being supremely overlooked, the lightweight featured bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, which fighters need wins the most outside of the top-three fights, Frankie Edgar's final fight against Chris Gutierrez on Saturday, and more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Ben Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 279 was a night of INSANITY. The amount of underdogs cashing. The amount of unexpected results. Thats the kind of night as fans and gamblers that we live for. We got out with a win and Johnny Walker came in strong with a submission as predicted!! But we have to dust all that off and focus on a new week of chaos. I am joined today by Sherdog's Keith Shillan to break down UFC Vegas 60 from a gambling perspective. Smash the like and hang out live while we talk some fights!#ufcvegas60 #UFCVegas60Picks#UFCVegas60Predictions0:00 Intro 9:16 Nikolas Motta vs Cameron VanCamp14:22 Tony Gravely vs Javid Basharat21:08 Mariya Agapova vs Gillian Robertson31:45 Trey Ogden vs Daniel Zellhuber40:10 Loma Lookboonmee vs Denise Gomes49:13 Aspen Ladd vs Sara McMann59:36 Trevin Giles vs Louis Cosce1:04:43 Damon Jackson vs Pat Sabatini1:10:40 Anthony Hernandez vs Marc-André Barriault1:18:04 Tanner Boser vs Rodrigo Nascimento1:24:29 Alen Amedovski vs Joseph Pyfer1:29:17 Andre Fili vs Bill Algeo1:38:00 Chidi Njokuani vs Gregory Rodrigues1:47:41 Cory Sandhagen vs Yadong Song

On this Fight Study, we've brought the sr. editor for Sherdog, Ben Duffy, to talk about everything that happened at UFC 279, UFC business practices and matchmaking, pro wrestling, Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song, being a fan of prelims, writing for MMA, the history of Sherdog, capitalism, and so much more. Tony Ferguson documentary: https://www.patreon.com/posts/45380606 Liberation Martial Arts Online: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67198608 We can't continue to produce important episodes like this one without your solidarity. There is no Southpaw network without your financial support. In return, not only do you help produce our shows but you also get access to more great content. It's mutual aid. Find our Patreon, swag, and other ways to support us at: https://www.southpawpod.com Find Ben Duffy on Twitter: @benjaminduffy and at: https://www.sherdog.com/authors/Ben-Duffy-1649 You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod

Nate Diaz has pulled off some incredible feats with the help of his grappling. His difficulties against wrestlers are well documented however. So in this video I give a detailed breakdown of the youngest Diaz bro's ground skills. SCORES --- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ong_hUsNVD_oB44XcmLx7UjHaii54OUy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113744518508073651580&rtpof=true&sd=true Channel Memberships ---https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7PjUj3LI9jxmuK8yv8hCQ/join Patreon --- https://www.patreon.com/TFD1 For quality martial arts training equipment, check out our sponsor RevGear! Use code TFD10 to get 10% off with our link --- https://revgear.com?aff=198 Follow us on facebook and IG @fightdialogue Join the Discord! --- https://discord.gg/qsrJFz9DRT Support our podcast on Anchor! --- https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd Music --- by HomageBeats --- www.youtube.com/channel/UCbavHy2_zVCMCvVdR8qp2UQ (Disclaimer) --- I do not own the rights to any of these pictures/videos. All rights belong to the UFC, BELLATOR, ONE FC, PFL, MMAFIGHTING, SHERDOG, GETTYIMAGES and ESPN --- Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd/support

Jay Pettry joins Matt and Ed to talk about the rabbit hole of Askar Mozharov's MMA record and where he's at with it. They also discuss the hard work that goes into building the world's most known MMA database at Sherdog. Check out Jay's piece on Mozharov over at Sherdog.com: https://bit.ly/3QbeKd6 Check out our past episodes over at All Access MMA. Help support the podcast by checking out our affiliate links when you shop online: Shopping on Amazon? Make sure to use our Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Get your official ONE Championship gear at the ONE Shop.Use code ED10 for 10% off your order and free shipping for orders over $50 dollars. https://one.shop/?ref=CARBAZEL Streamed through Streamyard : https://streamyard.com?pal=5131766969925632 cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Sign up for Ed's Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coast-2-coast-combat-hour/support

Dave from @MMA SLAM PODCAST joins me in recapping UFC 277. We preview the PFL playoffs as well as Thiago Santos vs. Jamahal Hill card. We talk about our styles of fight analysis and riff a bit about other random things like BKFC and Ronda Rousey. Channel Memberships ---https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7PjUj3LI9jxmuK8yv8hCQ/join Patreon --- https://www.patreon.com/TFD1 For quality martial arts training equipment, check out our sponsor RevGear! Use code TFD10 to get 10% off with our link --- https://revgear.com?aff=198 For 100% matched BONUS use code TFD10 on MatchBets! --- https://bit.ly/TheFightDialogueMatchbets Follow us on facebook and IG @fightdialogue Join the Discord! --- https://discord.gg/qsrJFz9DRT Support our podcast on Anchor! --- https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd Music --- by HomageBeats --- www.youtube.com/channel/UCbavHy2_zVCMCvVdR8qp2UQ (Disclaimer) --- I do not own the rights to any of these pictures/videos. All rights belong to the UFC, BELLATOR, ONE FC, PFL, MMAFIGHTING, SHERDOG, GETTYIMAGES and ESPN --- Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd/support

With the UFC in Texas, you had to know the CSJ would have plenty of fodder for the latest episode. And who better to join Scott and Dan this week than Jay Pettry of Sherdog, whom had just attended ABC referee and judge training as well. The trio breaks down 10 rounds from Dallas, with more than a few rating as head-scratchers.

Brian Ortega is one of the most feared submission artists in the sport of MMA. In this video I breakdown and analyze his strengths and weaknesses on the ground. SCORES --- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ong_hUsNVD_oB44XcmLx7UjHaii54OUy/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113744518508073651580&rtpof=true&sd=true Channel Memberships ---https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7PjUj3LI9jxmuK8yv8hCQ/join Patreon --- https://www.patreon.com/TFD1 For quality martial arts training equipment, check out our sponsor RevGear! Use code TFD10 to get 10% off with our link --- https://revgear.com?aff=198 For CBD tinctures, creams, and gummies check out our sponsor ENHANCD and get 10% off with our link! --- https://bit.ly/2VL4yAO Follow us on facebook and IG @fightdialogue Join the Discord! --- https://discord.gg/qsrJFz9DRT Support our podcast on Anchor! --- https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd Music --- HomageBeats --- www.youtube.com/channel/UCbavHy2_zVCMCvVdR8qp2UQ (Disclaimer) --- I do not own the rights to any of these pictures/videos. All rights belong to the UFC, BELLATOR, ONE FC, PFL, MMAFIGHTING, SHERDOG, GETTYIMAGES and ESPN --- Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd/support

On today's podcast episode, Sherdog.com's Jay Pettry joins the show to talk the controversey that was Askar Mozharov. Mozharov lied and tried to get wins and losses. Jay Pettry is the man that figured it all out and wrote about it on the link below! Check it out! https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/The-FFFiles-Its-All-Been-a-Pack-of-Lies-187007

"Weaponizing weirdness" is a phase I would use to describe the enigmatic style of Jiri Prochazka. In this video, I breakdown the striking abilities of the rising Czech contender. Channel Memberships ---https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7PjUj3LI9jxmuK8yv8hCQ/join Patreon --- https://www.patreon.com/TFD1 For quality martial arts training equipment, check out our sponsor RevGear! Use code TFD10 to get 10% off with our link --- https://revgear.com?aff=198 For 100% matched BONUS use code TFD10 on MatchBets! --- https://bit.ly/TheFightDialogueMatchbets Follow us on facebook and IG @fightdialogue Join the Discord! --- https://discord.gg/qsrJFz9DRT Support our podcast on Anchor! --- https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd Music --- "" by HomageBeats --- www.youtube.com/channel/UCbavHy2_zVCMCvVdR8qp2UQ (Disclaimer) --- I do not own the rights to any of these pictures/videos. All rights belong to the UFC, BELLATOR, ONE FC, PFL, MMAFIGHTING, SHERDOG, GETTYIMAGES and ESPN --- Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-tfd/support

Tony Ferguson did not mince words when it came to the UFC and promotional president Dana White ahead of his UFC 274 matchup with Michael Chandler.  This week on Between the Links, the panel will discuss Ferguson's memorable media day scrum, Saturday's title fights between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, as well as Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza, Marlon Vera's incredible win over Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53 this past Saturday at the APEX, the leaked photos of the UFC war room that got everyone excited — most notably looking at the UFC 276 card in July, which included Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz as a potential matchup — and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Benjamin Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Ferguson did not mince words when it came to the UFC and promotional president Dana White ahead of his UFC 274 matchup with Michael Chandler.  This week on Between the Links, the panel will discuss Ferguson's memorable media day scrum, Saturday's title fights between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, as well as Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza, Marlon Vera's incredible win over Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53 this past Saturday at the APEX, the leaked photos of the UFC war room that got everyone excited — most notably looking at the UFC 276 card in July, which included Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz as a potential matchup — and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Benjamin Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Ferguson did not mince words when it came to the UFC and promotional president Dana White ahead of his UFC 274 matchup with Michael Chandler.  This week on Between the Links, the panel will discuss Ferguson's memorable media day scrum, Saturday's title fights between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje, as well as Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza, Marlon Vera's incredible win over Rob Font at UFC Vegas 53 this past Saturday at the APEX, the leaked photos of the UFC war room that got everyone excited — most notably looking at the UFC 276 card in July, which included Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz as a potential matchup — and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Sherdog's Ben Duffy. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Benjamin Duffy: @benjaminduffy Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the final episode if "Inside the Hexagon," and, unlike Strikeforce, we're going out with a bang! Phil and Josh tick through the biggest highlights in the promotion's run, including selling out the Shark Tank with over 18K fans, Cung Le breaking Frank Shamrock's arm to take the middleweight belt and win "The Battle of San Jose," Fedor's only Strikeforce win, Robbie Lawler getting "Ruthless" against Melvin Manhoef, and so much more! In addition, several special guests drop by to share their thoughts on Strikeforce, including Bas Rutten, Ariel Helwani, Rich Chou, Scott Smith, and Nate Marquardt. Finally, we wrap things up with one more chat with the man that started it all, and our very first podcast guest, Strikeforce founder/owner and current Bellator promoter Scott Coker! It's a fitting tribute to our favorite MMA promotion...don't miss our final episode! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our next-to-last episode, and we're closing out our fighter interviews with an intriguing chat with former Strikeforce competitor and current Xtreme Couture CEO Ryan Couture! Ryan talks about what it was like getting into MMA as the son of UFC legend Randy "The Natural" Couture, competing inside the hexagon, and fighting on the final Strikeforce card. We dive deep into Ryan's split-decision win over K.J. Noons, including his strategy coming into it, as well as the lessons he learned during his bloody battle with the former world champ. There's a lot to this interview...don't miss it! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the end of Strikeforce! On this week's episode, we cover the final promotional event, as a card rumored to contain four title fights gets whittled down to one, as Nate "The Great" Marquardt closes things out with the welterweight title on the line against Tarec Saffiedine. We also see Daniel Cormier and Josh Barnett in glorified mismatches with unheralded opponents, as well as Jacare Souza and Gegard Mousasi proving they were more than ready for the UFC's big stage. Tim Kennedy, Roger Gracie, Pat Healy, and a host of others make their final appearances inside the hexagon...come along with us for the ride for the final Strikeforce event! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronda Rousey gets "Rowdy" for the final time in Strikeforce on this week's episode, proving to Dana White and the MMA world once and for all that women should get their shot inside the Octagon! We also see Jacare close out his Strikeforce career with a bang, and OSP turns out the lights on a true MMA journeyman. We're getting close to the end of "Inside the Hexagon"...don't miss this deep dive into all things "Rousey vs. Kaufman"! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, the penultimate Strikeforce welterweight champion, Nate "The Great" Marquardt, joins Phil to discuss making his 170-lb. debut inside the hexagon against Tyron Woodley. Nate talks about moving down in weight, returning to the cage after over a year away, his strategy for Woodley, and what set up that memorable knockout. The former champ also delves into what winning the belt meant to him, how he actually pulled his punch on that final uppercut, and what brought him back to the cage after a five-year retirement. It's a cerebral, in-depth interview that will make you think. Check it out! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's GI Joe vs. the surfer dude as Tim Kennedy takes Strikeforce middleweight champ Luke Rockhold to deep waters on this week's episode! In addition, former UFC middleweight title challenger Nate "The Great" Marquardt makes his Strikeforce and 170-lb. debut in a battle with rising star Tyron Woodley for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight crown. We also see an absolute bloodbath between Roger Gracie and "The Dean of Mean" Keith Jardine, and Robbie Lawler looks to get "Ruthless" with the uber-talented Lorenz Larkin. Strikeforce is heading towards its demise, but we've still got plenty of action to cover! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what may be the best episode in the history of this podcast, Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson join Phil to dive in deep on their unforgettable trilogy of fights, breaking down their mindset fight by fight, and the two legends argue over who won their final bout! We discuss what went into the preparation for each fight and what they each learned, plus, Gil and Josh even lob a question or two at one another. And "El Nino" has a special surprise for his friend and rival...it gets a big response, and you won't want to miss it! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Cormier is remembered today as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, but back in 2012, he was still a relative unknown upstart looking to make his mark. However, after dispatching viable heavyweight contenders in Jeff Monson and "Bigfoot" Silva, DC was beginning to build momentum. Standing in his way to stardom was former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett, who most expected to defeat the upstart. It didn't quite go his way, and we break it all down. Plus, lightweight kingpin Gilbert Melendez and former champ Josh Thomson finally settle things as their title trilogy is completed, and it's an absolute war! So much to get to on this week's episode...check it out! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for "Tate vs. Rousey," as the Strikeforce women's bantamweight title is on the line in the first high profile women's MMA grudge match! "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey faces Miesha Tate for the belt in the main event, and these two ladies are ready to prove to the other and the world that they are the best at 135 lbs. In addition, Josh Thomson is looking to secure that title trilogy with lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez, while Jacare wants back into title contention. And, finally, is this the end of the line in Strikeforce for Paul "Semtex" Daley and Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith, two longtime promotional heavy-handed stalwarts? So many questions to be answered on this one...don't miss it! All our links can be found here: https://podfollow.com/inside-the-hexagon/view. Download and subscribe, and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter...@TheHexagonPod. Make sure you check out Evergreen Podcasts at www.evergreenpodcasts.com. Also, please don't forget to rate and review! We appreciate your support! Sources: Tapology, Sherdog, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Figure Four Weekly Special thanks to Joseph McDade for our theme song: www.josephmcdade.com #Strikeforce #UFC #Bellator #MMA #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices