The MMA Beat panel answers your questions regarding the Andre the Giant documentary, Joe Rogan’s performance as a commentator, the best martial art in MMA, last week’s news frenzy, and much more.Read More →
On today’s episode of the podcast, we’ll recap the results from UFC 223, examine the win by Khabib Nurmagomedov, try to look ahead to UFC Glendale, discuss Conor McGregor’s future, Brock Lesnar’s eventual return to the UFC, Bellator 197 and more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.Read More →
At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Al Iaquinta by lopsided unanimous decision. On today’s podcast, we’ll grade his performance. While some believe ‘The Eagle’ looked vulnerable and will fare poorly against Conor McGregor or Tony Ferguson. Others, however, believe he was as dominant as ever. What’s the truth? We’ll look at both the numbers and the tape to get to the truth. This is the Monday Morning Analyst with Luke Thomas.Read More →
Othello, Raphael and I watch Wrestlemania 34 and try to have a good time doing so. This is Watch Party, ep. 2.Read More →
At UFC 223, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Al Iaquinta fought in a lightweight main event on pay-per-view for the UFC lightweight title.Read More →
At UFC 223, Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk fought in a strawweight co-main event on pay-per-view. What happened? Find out below or in this video.Read More →
UFC 223 fight week has been the most surreal in my professional career. Just before the fights start, I want to discuss a few more items about the week including Michael Chiesa’s and Ray Borg’s injuries, how the mainstream views Conor McGregor, what to make of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. AlRead More →
On this week’s episode, the panel discusses Conor McGregor’s actions at UFC 223 media day, the new UFC 223 main event, Brock Lesnar’s potential return and much more.Read More →
Today was the UFC 223 media day with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Max Holloway and many others. It was also a day where Conor McGregor may have found a way to get himself arrested, loathed or worse. What the hell happened? Let’s recap everything.Read More →
At UFC 223, Anthony Pettis faces Michael Chiesa on the pay-per-view main card. In this interview from media day, Pettis explains why he no longer trains part time at Jackson Wink MMA, working with Paul Felder, his prediction for Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway and more. He also shares whatRead More →
Max Holloway spoke to me at the UFC 223 media day about his weight cut, the key to beating Khabib Nurmagomedov, what he thinks of people who criticize his takedown defense and more.Read More →
Conor McGregor and his entourage showed up after the UFC 223 media day and got into a violent confrontation with a bus of fighters who were headed back to the fighter hotel. Michael Chiesa sustained several cuts to his face. His condition is unknown beyond that. Artem Lobov is offRead More →
UFC featherweight Brian Ortega offered to fill in against Khabib Nurmagomedov when Tony Ferguson withdrew due to injury. In this interview from my radio show, Ortega explains why he accepted the lightweight championship bout and explained how his jiu-jitsu is the very sort of skill that could stop Khabib Nurmagomedov.Read More →
At UFC 223, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight title. To get there, he’ll have to make weight. Helping Holloway and five other fighters on the card is George Lockhart, expert nutritionist. In this interview from my radio show, Lockhart says Holloway is muchRead More →
At UFC 223, Max Holloway is going to try to become a two-weight world champion when he faces Khabib Nurmagomedov. Can he get the job done on short notice? We’ll discuss. Plus, Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin (GGG) has been cancelled as well as Matt Brown vs. Carlos Condit. What’s going on? We’ll also dig into Bellator 196’s Benson Henderson vs. Roger Huerta. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.Read More →
Max Holloway faces Khabib Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC 223. It is a virtual certainty Nurmagomedov is going to get Holloway down, but that wouldn’t be an accurate reflection of Holloway’s takedown defense. By any sober and informed assessment, ‘Blessed’ has excellent takedown defense. Yet…Read More →
Tony Ferguson is out of his fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC President Dana White made the news official on Sunday. In Ferguson’s place, UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway will step in. What does this mean for both divisions? Does this set up a showdown with Conor McGregor? Why is thisRead More →
Tony Ferguson is out against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 and UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway is in. There are lots of factors to consider in this fight, including how healthy Holloway is or how he’ll perform on six days notice. Nevertheless, he’s competing and understanding how he’ll handle the takedown pressure of Nurmagomedov is key to the fight. So, what can we say about Holloway’s takedown defense and how it measures up to Nurmagomedov’s style of takedowns? We’ll explore that question on this episode of the Monday Morning Analyst.Read More →
In light of the Australian cricket scandal, I wondered: what are the most memorable moments in sports cheating, particularly those caught on television? Mike Tyson biting Evander Holyfield’s ears? Yoel Romero sitting on the stool too long during the Tim Kennedy fight? In this segment from my radio show, we discuss the topic and take calls.Read More →
Ronda Rousey – the former UFC women’s bantamweight champ and current WWE wrestler – had a series of disastrous interviews with Max Kellerman and Mike Golic on ESPN this week. However, she also sat down with MMA reporter Brett Okamoto and the result was a much more pleasant, understandable Rousey.Read More →
The panel answers your questions regarding the UFC’s next T.V. deal, the current books they’re reading, the best prospect in MMA, their favorite sport outside of MMA, and much more.Read More →
On this week’s show, the panel will discuss expectations for UFC 223, Ronda Rousey’s ongoing issues with media coverage of her, Josh Barnett’s exoneration from USADA charges, time away from MMA and more.Read More →
On today’s podcast, we’ll discuss Ronda Rousey’s ESPN media tour where she bizarrely answered questions from Max Kellerman and Mike Golic. What do fighters owe media and what does media owe fighters? We’ll discuss. We’ll also get into welterweight fights finally being made between Gunni Nelson and Neil Magny. Is the division finally moving along? We’ll get into that plus more. This is the Promotional Malpractice Live Chat with Luke Thomas.Read More →
The panel answers your questions regarding Anthony Joshua possibly signing with Zuffa boxing, crossovers between boxing and MMA, who they would add to the UFC video game, their favorite sandwiches, and much more.Read More →