Episodes

  • Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira next? No, Mike Tyson was never going to win

    Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira next? No, Mike Tyson was never going to win
    Nov 18 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan reflect on an incredible Jon Jones win at UFC 309, and perhaps an unfortunate final sendoff for Stipe Miocic. What is motivating Jones now? Will it be Alex Pereira, or could a Tom Aspinall fight deliver the type of cash “Bones” wants to take the matchup?

    Plus, the guys talk about the predictable matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson that streamed live on Netflix and wonder why so many people had issues understanding what was going to unfold.

    Additionally, Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler both delivered at UFC 309, while Bo Nickal showed he’s still a work in progress. Plus the latest from John’s work with CFFC Match Day, and the difficult but seemingly appropriate decision Eric was forced to make at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA. All this and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    2:03 – What else did you think was going to happen with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?
    12:16 – The stars were out, and Jon Jones delivered at Madison Square Garden
    20:09 – Did Stipe Miocic deserve better in his retirement?
    23:04 – Mental warfare or masterful manipulation, Jones is calling the shots
    31:01 – Defending Jon Jones and the need to give challengers a chance
    36:39 – Charles Oliveira is just that good
    40:56 – Bo Nickal fighting smart or showing weakness?
    43:03 – A wild weekend with CFFC Match Day and some incredible college wrestling
    46:49 – Fantastic Gamebred Barecknuckle MMA event ends in unfortunate fashion
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    55 mins
  • Brandon Davis previews Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA title fight: ‘It means everything’ | Cageside 1 on 1

    Brandon Davis previews Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA title fight: ‘It means everything’ | Cageside 1 on 1
    Nov 12 2024
    Mississippi’s Brandon Davis earned his way into the UFC on the first season of Dana White’s Contender Series and went on to fight nine times in the promotion’s famed octagon. Now, he’s headlining Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9, which takes place Friday, November 15, from Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum and streams live on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel.

    “Killer B” joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup with Randy Costa, a rematch from the UFC which sees the winner taking home the promotion’s inaugural bantamweight title, as well as to discuss his current career path, little league baseball, sparring with a jacked Alan Belcher, and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    1:11 – Breaking down the rematch with Randy Costa
    3:13 – Adjusting to bareknuckle fighting
    5:54 – Reflecting on a rocky UFC run
    8:09 – Training to fight without gloves
    11:49 – Making history with Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA
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    13 mins
  • Stipe Miocic disrespected before facing Jon Jones at UFC 309; is an upset in the cards?

    Stipe Miocic disrespected before facing Jon Jones at UFC 309; is an upset in the cards?
    Nov 11 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan take an intense look at UFC 309's headliner, where reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces the man with the record for most UFC heavyweight title defenses, Stipe Miocic, including why previews of this matchup have been unfairly dismissive.

    What comes next if Jones wins? Should it be Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira? What kind of chaos would ensue of Miocic can pull off the upset? Plus, there are some other intriguing fights, as well, and Eric and John outline their busy weekends, including appearances at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA and CFFC Match Day. All this and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    1:40 – Has everybody been a little unfair to Stipe Miocic?
    8:33 – Making the case for a Miocic upset
    14:53 – Jones struggled against rangy strikers Dominick Reyes, Thiago Santos, and Alexander Gustafsson – does that happen again?
    22:30 – Is motivation an issue again for Jones, and how does the wrestling factor in?
    30:30 – Laying out the best-case scenario for Jones
    43:08 – An interesting lineup shift for the UFC 309 card
    44:58 – Is Jones scared of Tom Aspinall, or is he simply playing promotional chess?
    57:59 – Aspinall may be a stern challenge, but the legacy is still building
    1:02:23 – Previewing Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA and CFFC Match Day
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Jason Knight ‘last of a dying breed,’ wants big things in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA | Cageside 1 on 1

    Jason Knight ‘last of a dying breed,’ wants big things in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA | Cageside 1 on 1
    Nov 7 2024
    Nine-time UFC veteran has long been known as one of the most exciting athletes in combat sport, and he returns to action next at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9, which takes place Friday, November 15, from Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum and streams live on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel.

    “The Kid” joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, discuss a challenging road in his post-UFC career, explain why he continues to fight despite working full-time, as well, and much more.

    0:00 – “The Kid” not going anywhere, but “Mississippi Mean” works, too 0:38 – UFC regrets, and lessons learned the hard way 5:37 – Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA preview: “I’m going to walk away from his unconscious body.” 7:48 – A passion fueled by putting on a show – and debt 9:12 – Thoughts on the UFC’s class action settlement 10:22 – “I’m the last of a dying breed” 13:22 – “I’m on a different level than him”
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    15 mins
  • Brandon Moreno looks spectacular; Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 just 2 weeks away | Cageside

    Brandon Moreno looks spectacular; Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 just 2 weeks away | Cageside
    Nov 4 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and Jon Jones look back at UFC Fight Night 246 and Brandon Moreno’s spectacular performance. Is a title shot next, or perhaps a No. 1 contender title eliminator fight?

    Erin Blanchfield gets the biggest win of her career, taking out former champ “Thug” Rose Namajunas. It’s only two weeks until UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, and what could really be on the line in the main event? All this and more.

    0:00 – From CFFC Match Day to FURY Professional Grappling
    2:30 – Measuring the impact of changes to the Unified Rules of MMA
    6:55 – Brandon Moreno shines at UFC Fight Night 246
    13:50 – What’s next for “The Assassin Baby”?
    18:48 – Erin Blanchfield picks up biggest win of her career
    25:31 – Where does Rose Namajunas go from here?
    28:12 – It’s time to start thinking about UFC 309
    32:28 – What should have happened with Jon Jones vs. Matt Hamill?
    40:08 – UFC 309 set to deliver at Madison Square Garden
    43:06 – If victorious, will Jones retire or fight Tom Aspinall?
    53:06 – Will the UFC look to set that fight up at UFC 309?
    58:43 – Quick preview of UFC Fight Night 246
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • UFC 308: Ilia Topuria thrills, Khamzat Chimaev rolls, Dana White slams Francis Ngannou | Cageside

    UFC 308: Ilia Topuria thrills, Khamzat Chimaev rolls, Dana White slams Francis Ngannou | Cageside
    Oct 28 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the undisputed, undefeated Ilia Topuria and his spectacular knockout of Max Holloway. How high is the ceiling for Topuria, and is Holloway’s next move back to 155 pounds?

    Khamzat Chimaev dispatches of Robert Whittaker in round 1 of their co-main event scrap. Will Chimaev get the next crack at the UFC middleweight title, and does Dricus Du Plessis have the secret sauce to take Chimaev’s “0” away? All this and more.

    0:00 – UFC 308 delivered on those “holy sh-t” moments
    2:47 – Ilia Topuria is an absolute cheat code
    10:13 – “El Matador” was telling a story from start to finish
    16:57 – Where are Topuria’s potential weaknesses?
    20:46 – What is Topuria’s proper spot in the pound-for-pound rankings?
    25:23 – Max Holloway’s logical next move
    26:44 – Khamzat Chimaev absolutely scintillating in victory
    34:08 – Identifying a subtle adjustment in Chimaev’s game en route to a vicious submission
    41:50 – Did Chimaev skip ahead of Sean Strickland for next crack at Dricus Du Plessis?
    50:22 – Magomed Ankalaev can no longer be denied his title shot
    55:46 – Might as well start getting excited for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
    56:30 – What is going on with Dana White and Francis Ngannou?
    1:07:34 – Looking ahead to CFFC Match Day, FURY Professional Grappling, and a whole of Eric in the cage
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Frankie Edgar previews UFC 308, Iron Army Academy opening, CFFC Match Day, more | Cageside 1 on 1

    Frankie Edgar previews UFC 308, Iron Army Academy opening, CFFC Match Day, more | Cageside 1 on 1
    Oct 23 2024
    UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to discuss life as a UFC Hall of Famer, his growing gym at Iron Army Academy and a weekend celebration, preview this weekend’s UFC 308 headliner, look ahead to Division I college wrestling visiting New Jersey on November 17, and more.


    0:00 – Joining the UFC Hall of Fame
    1:58 – Champ and the Tramp Podcast
    3:51 – Growing the Iron Army Academy and the value of martial arts
    6:04 – Previewing the opening celebration on Saturday, October 26
    7:09 – Looking at Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway at UFC 308
    8:53 – CFFC Match Day visits Toms River on November 17
    11:46 – Enjoying the retired life
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    13 mins
  • Francis Ngannou heroic in PFL win; UFC 308 preview with Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway | Cageside

    Francis Ngannou heroic in PFL win; UFC 308 preview with Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway | Cageside
    Oct 21 2024
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the incredible scenes that unfolded at “PFL: Battle of the Giants,” including a powerfully emotional win for Francis Ngannou over Renan Ferreira in Saudi Arabia. The two also discuss where Cris Cyborg stands in the all-time GOAT talk, before it’s time to begin looking forward to Saturday’s UFC 308 event in Abu Dhabi.

    Can Ilia Topuria retain his featherweight title over the legendary Max Holloway? Is Robert Whittaker the man to finally derail Khamzat Chimaev? All this and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    2:03 – Breaking down Francis Ngannou’s win over Renan Ferreira
    8:47 – Understanding the grappling element of Ngannou’s win
    13:48 – One word to describe Ngannou’s effort: Heroic
    19:39 – Will Ngannou fight again?
    27:51 – Can Jon Jones have an impact on what happens next?
    29:46 – What impact did Cris Cyborg’s win have on her GOAT status?
    36:56 – A frustrating observation in Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards
    39:03 – Are the odds right for Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway?
    47:07 – Opening round tension will prove very telling in UFC 308 main event
    51:54 – Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev might outshine the main event
    59:17 – What else to watch for in Abu Dhabi?
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    1 hr and 7 mins