Episodios

  • Ilia Topuria statement breakdown; Manel Kape might skip the line after UFC on ESPN 73

    Ilia Topuria statement breakdown; Manel Kape might skip the line after UFC on ESPN 73
    Dec 15 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap UFC on ESPN 73, where Manel Kape may have very well earned himself a title shot with a first-round finish of Brandon Royval.

    Additionally, the two react to Ilia Topuria’s strongly worded statement, where he revealed he’s battling attempts at extortion.

    Plus, a preview of Saturday’s CFFC 149 event, as well as some discussion on the PFL’s potential future on ESPN.

    All this and more ...

    0:00 – The end of the ESPN era, Eric’s near miss, and Manel Kape’s emphatic win
    7:05 – Kevin Vallejos arrives at UFC on ESPN 73, and the future of the UFC Apex
    10:21 – Breaking down Ilia Topuria’s claims of extortion and what it means to the UFC
    25:27 – Topuria appears to have lengthy battle ahead; will UFC lightweights benefit?
    38:33 – Looking to the launch of the Paramount era
    41:49 – CFFC 149 preview 46:31 – PFL primed for big 2026
    50:01 – Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou
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    56 m
  • UFC 323 recap: Petr Yan dethrones Merab Dvalishvili, is Umar Nurmagomedov next?

    UFC 323 recap: Petr Yan dethrones Merab Dvalishvili, is Umar Nurmagomedov next?
    Dec 8 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a spectacular card from start to finish at UFC 323, where Petr Yan captured the title vs. Merab Dvalishvili. Joshua Van wins via unfortunate injury to Alexandre Pantoja. What’s next for both new champions, and what is next in the new Paramount era of the UFC? All this and more ...0:00 – Eric McMahon’s guidance proved true, even if his prediction did not

    4:15 – Petr Yan was absolutely dominant over Merab Dvalishvili
    17:38 – Will Umar Nurmagomedov get the next shot at Yan?
    24:56 – Did Donald Trump really say nine title fights will be at the White House?
    27:43 – Joshua Van wins in unfortunate fashion – but a win is a win
    33:26 – Is Tatsuro Taira next, and was his stoppage win justified?
    36:39 – Derrick Lewis and Waldo Cortes-Acosta have epic faceoff
    38:16 – Henry Cejudo retires as one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time
    47:31 – Manuel Torres stamps himself as a name to remember
    51:29 – Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape, CFFC 149 and CFFC BJJ 16
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  • UFC 323 preview: How can champions Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja be dethroned?

    UFC 323 preview: How can champions Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja be dethroned?
    Dec 1 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview UFC 323, where Merab Dvalishvili defends his title vs. Petr Yan, and Alexandre Pantoja defends against the upstart Joshua Van. Looking forward to the new Paramount+ deal and the blockbuster card that Dana White announced. Tom Aspinall puts out a medical statement – but was it really necessary? All this and more ...
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    56 m
  • Statements made: Ian Machado Garry and Arman Tsarukyan shine at UFC Qatar

    Statements made: Ian Machado Garry and Arman Tsarukyan shine at UFC Qatar
    Nov 24 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from Qatar, where Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry both made claims of why they each should be next in line for a title in their respective divisions. Also, what are the guys thankful for in the past year of working in MMA? All this and more ...

    0:00 – Statements made at the top of UFC Qatar1:54 – Ian Machado Garry is undeniable
    6:47 – Belal Muhammad kept it close, despite 30-27 scores
    11:13 – Does Garry get the next crack at Islam Makhachev?
    16:53 – What the heck happened with Garry and Khamzat Chimaev?
    20:36 – Arman Tsarukyan dominates Dan Hooker
    23:57 – Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje or Paddy Pimblett?
    32:10 – Volkan Oezdemir, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, and UFC Qater’s other big stars
    38:26 – MMA Thanksgiving, with Eric and John
    49:43 – Is Conor McGregor really coming back now?
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    58 m
  • UFC 322 recap: Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko dominate in title wins

    UFC 322 recap: Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko dominate in title wins
    Nov 17 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 322 from Madison Square Garden, where Islam Makhachev dominates Jack Della Maddalena to claim the welterweight championship. What’s next for the new champ, and how much does the upcoming fight between Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry play into his plans? What’s next for Valentina Shevchenko, and could a future date with Kayla Harrison be on the horizon? All this and more ...
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    37 m
  • UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev preview

    UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev preview
    Nov 10 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview the massive UFC 322 card at Madison Square Garden, where Jack Della Maddalena defends his welterweight title against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Will the added weight hurt or help Makhachev, and where could this fight be won or lost? What are some potential “Fight of the Night” bouts on this card, and what is the Underground Main Event? All this and more ...

    0:00 – Was the Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown stoppage handled correctly?
    4:20 – Understanding the challenges officials face
    8:21 – Breaking down Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev
    17:16 – The influence of Khabib Nurmagomedov
    33:43 – Legit women’s superfight on tap with Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili
    39:39 – Breaking down the rest of a stacked UFC 322 lineup, including Sean Brady vs. Michael Morales, Pat Sabatini vs. Chepe Mariscal
    53:59 – Weekend preview, and looking ahead to 2026
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    59 m
  • Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija’s wild night at UFC Apex; looking ahead to UFC 322

    Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija’s wild night at UFC Apex; looking ahead to UFC 322
    Nov 3 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan unpack everything that unfolded at UFC Fight Night 263, where Steve Garcia shined, but the big story centered around Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija. Eric had a front row seat for it all and details the process. The guys also look ahead two weeks to a massive UFC 322 lineup at Madison Square Garden. All that, and more ...

    0:00 – Steve Garcia absolute dominates David Onama
    5:03 – Outlining a bizarre sequence of events with Cortes-Acosta vs. Delija
    7:45 – Mark Smith, Herb Dean got it right – here’s why
    15:31 – John McCarthy’y checklist looms large again
    18:51 – Eric’s added airtime, and the post-fight briefings
    32:30 – Looking ahead to UFC 322 and Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev
    38:23 – CFFC well represented at UFC 322
    40:39 – Weekend preview, including CFFC 148
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    44 m
  • UFC 321 recap: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no contest

    UFC 321 recap: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no contest
    Oct 27 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap a disappointing finish to UFC 321. What to do now about the UFC heavyweight division, and when can a Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane rematch get booked? Jon Jones and Alex Pereira agree to fight at the White House via a back-and-forth on X. Will the UFC agree? All this and more ...

    0:00 – Jon Jones is the big winner after UFC 321
    5:25 – Did Tom Aspinall simply quit after being poked in the eye?
    12:40 – The UFC’s heavyweight division is not in a good place
    20:23 – Are new gloves the answer to the eye poke issue?
    21:58 – Mackenzie Dern is a world champion
    24:36 – Tom Aspinall wants to box?
    33:38 – Is Conor McGregor really making a comeback?
    37:58 – Usman Nurmagomedov to UFC, and the state of the PFL
    44:17 – What will ESPN’s coverage of UFC look like next year?
    47:25 – Eric puts his foot down when it comes to streaming services
    52:36 – Looking at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 263
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    59 m