Nevada will adopt the new Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), but not with the same definition of a grounded opponent. They are not the only state to carve out this exception. Other state athletic commissions make adjustments to other rules, all of them involving hugely difficult, complex and consequential aspects of about, leaving the fighter to worry about an array of competing rule sets.Read More →

On this week’s 83 Weeks with Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson, they discuss Eric’s surprise debut on WWE Monday Night Raw, in July 2002! Hear about what Eric was up to in between the close of WCW and his WWE run, including TV projects, and even some MatRats talk! How did Eric wind up in WWE, who contacted him, why wasn’t he involved in the Invasion angle, how did the concept of his debut take shape, what were some of the reactions he saw around him, and how did he feel his first appearance went? All this and so much more!Read More →

Surprise! Even though Season 6 just came to a close last week with Jeff “Daddy” Goldblum, we couldn’t truly close it out without an extra bonus for the fans: the long-awaited reunion special with one of our favorite all-time guests, Eddie Huang. Last time, Eddie infamously started his spice journey at level 10, crashing and burning in epic fashion.Read More →

First, “The Future” Maycee Barber joins the show and talks to Matt and guest co-host Jamie “English” Crowder about her successful Octagon debut against Hannah Cifers at UFC Denver, wanting to fight Mackenzie Dern next, not feeling nerves going into her fights, and much more. Then, UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin calls in and discusses the UFC’s 25th anniversary, new developments at the UFC Performance Institute, grappling Shaq, and more.Read More →

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping and stand-up comedian Luis J. Gomez discuss Bisping’s time in NYC, celebrate the 25th birthday of the UFC, find out about Bisping’s ruined breakfast and terrible customer service, Bisping’s amazing aura, Donald Cerrone vs Mike Perry and Bisping’s record, favorite UFC moments, then Luis’s girlfriend and Bisping’s wife join the show as part 1 of The Bitch-elor unfolds as everyone plays their part in finding Alfie a mate right before Luis treats Bisping to some classic New York Katz Deli sandwiches!Read More →

Frank Grillo joins Brendan and Bryan in studio for Episode 408 of The Fighter and The Kid. They talk about Frank’s Netflix show FightWorld, Floyd Mayweather update, training with Rickson Gracie, and much more. Then, Theo Von (1:14:53) stops by to do his impressions of Brendan, Bryan, and Chris D’Elia, talk about Jared Lorenzen, Joey Diaz’s memory, and more!Read More →