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The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: UFC 249 PostponedIn this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd of The MMA Report and former Bellator MMA matchmaker Sam Caplan discuss UFC 249 being postponed.
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2020-04-121h 05The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: How UFC and Dana White Have Handled COVID-19 Global PandemicOn this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd of The MMA Report and former Bellator MMA matchmaker Sam Caplan discuss how the UFC and UFC President Dana White have handled the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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2020-04-071h 19The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Michael Chandler vs. Patricio Pitbull PreviewOn this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd of The MMA Report and former Bellator MMA matchmaker Sam Caplan preview Michael Chandler vs. Patricio Pitbull.
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2019-05-0754 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Top MMA Fighters ListsJason Floyd of The MMA Report Podcast and former Bellator matchmaker Sam Caplan give their top ten fighter list. Their list are based on their personal preferences and sit back and watch Jason and Sam explain their lists.
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2019-05-031h 41The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Conor McGregor retirement, UFC PPV’s and DAZNSam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for a special edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast as they discuss Conor McGregor announcing his retirement. UFC PPV’s heading to ESPN+ and DAZN raising its monthly subscription cost.
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2019-03-261h 15The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Top MMA Stories of 2018Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for a special edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast as they discuss their top ten stories in MMA in 2018.
Sit back and listen to the guys go down their list from number ten to number one, find out how their lists are different, and which stories did not make their top ten.
And if you want to continue the conversation with Sam and Jason on your top ten stories from the last year in MMA, hit up the guys on their social media accounts.
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2019-01-021h 19The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: UFC and ESPN announce expanded television dealEarlier this week, the UFC and ESPN announced an expanded broadcast package that will make ESPN the exclusive digital and television home of the UFC in the United States. With this being announced, Sam and Jason offer up their thoughts on this deal on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast.
Along with offering up their thoughts on multiple aspects of this story, Sam and Jason answer listener questions that were submitted on social media. And at the end of the podcast, they discuss the Professional Fighters League and how they are selling $5 ticket to the season...
2018-05-241h 11The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: UFC signs streaming deal with ESPN+It was announced on Tuesday that the UFC has signed a multi-year streaming broadcast rights deal with ESPN+ for a reported $150 million dollars a year and listen to this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast to hear what Sam and Jason think about this announcement.
Sam and Jason break down various aspects of this deal, why this is a tremendous deal for the UFC, who are the losers in the UFC signing this streaming deal, and the impact this broadcast deal could have on other UFC broadcasting rights.
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2018-05-0958 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Conor McGregor, UFC TV Negotiations, and Viacom/CBS potential mergerFollowing Conor McGregor’s action last Thursday in Brooklyn, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back with a new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast to discuss the scene he caused and what the future holds for the biggest star in mixed martial arts.
Also on this episode, the guys discuss the ongoing the UFC television negotiations, and the potential merger that could happen with CBS and Viacom. All of that, plus they answer your questions that were submitted via social media.
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2018-04-101h 06The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Jeff Novitzky/Anti-Doping and Jimmy Smith exits BellatorSam and Jason are back for the first episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast” of 2018 and they discuss the recent appearance by Jeff Novitzky and Jimmy Smith on the Joe Rogan Podcast.
Up first, they talk about some of the things that Novitzky stated on Rogan’s podcast about the UFC anti-doping policy with USADA and the Jon Jones case. Sam tells you what surprised him about what Novitzky stated on the podcast and Jason explains why he found the podcast very informative about the UFC anti-doping policy.
Following the discussion about that topic, the guys t...
2018-01-101h 14The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: UFC Television Broadcast Rights NegotiationsSam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back with a new episode of “The MMA Insiders” as they discuss the UFC television broadcast rights negotiations that are currently going on.
From the report of FOX Sports offering the UFC $200 million to what are the other potential suitors for the UFC television rights starting in 2019, Sam and Jason offer up their opinion and answer listener questions related to this topic.
After there conversation on the UFC television broadcast rights negotiations, they discuss the upcoming Bellator MMA heavyweight tournament and the thought process of Rory MacDonald being a poten...
2017-12-051h 12The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor recap and Jon Jones failed drug testFloyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor took place this past weekend in Las Vegas and listen to Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd recap the fight on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast.
Along with breaking down multiple aspects of the fight and answering listener questions about what happened inside the T-Mobile Arena, the guys talk about Jon Jones being provisionally suspended following an in-competition drug test following the UFC 214 weigh-ins.
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2017-08-291h 24The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor PreviewFloyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor will take place on Saturday night in Las Vegas and on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd preview this huge fight that will happen inside the T-Mobile Arena.
Sam and Jason touch on multiple topics related to this fight from the change in glove side, the beef between McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi, can boxing and MMA capitalize on this massive event, their pay-per-view buy rate prediction, and give their prediction on who will win the fight.
Plus, the guys answer listener questions submitted via...
2017-08-221h 05The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Mayweather vs. McGregor, Real Sports piece on Ramzan Kadyrov and Contender SeriesThe Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor World Tour concluded last week and Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss several topics related to this upcoming fight on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast.
From the current betting odds, rumor of McGregor being knocked out in training, and Showtime Sports Executive Stephen Espinoza’s comments about Dana White’s promotional style — Sam and Jason have you covered on all aspects from the World Tour.
Also on this episode of the podcast, the guys discuss the potential return of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and if he’s n...
2017-07-201h 46The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Mayweather vs. McGregor, Tim Hague, Bellator NYC, and MMAJAFloyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor is official for August 26 in Las Vegas and this is the opening topic on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd. The guys discuss multiple aspects of this upcoming boxing bout including whether the arena on fight night will be a pro-Mayweather or pro-McGregor crowd.
The next topic Sam and Jason touch on is this weekend’s Bellator NYC pay-per-view. The discuss the additions of Mike Goldberg and Mauro Ranallo to the broadcast team, what they predict the pay-per-view buy rate to be and Jason ask Sa...
2017-06-212h 10The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: May 30, 2017The UFC recently brought a majority of their fighters to Las Vegas for an athlete retreat and was this a waste of money spent by the UFC? Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss this topic on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast. They guys talk about the fallout from the athlete retreat and the comments made by Kajan Johnson about various hot topic fighter issues.
Also on this edition of the podcast, Sam and Jason talk about the comments made by Bellator President Scott Coker on ABC holding events in California, a memo sent to members...
2017-05-311h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: May 16, 2017Should managers and fighters be concerned about the new UFC headquarters in Las Vegas? Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd give their take on this question and explain why the new UFC headquarters should be a concerned to strength and conditioning coaches that are based in Las Vegas.
Other topics on this episode of the podcast include Anderson Silva, Sam’s top 3 most irrational request from fighters, how ESPN layoffs could impact the next UFC TV deal, does UFC know how to properly promote fighters that don’t hate each other, Herb Dean’s explanation for his call in Edd...
2017-05-171h 44The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Sam Caplan returns to talk WSOF/PFLSam Caplan returns to The MMA Insiders Podcast this week to talk about the World Series of Fighting rebranding themselves as the Professional Fighters League in 2018. Sam and Jason Floyd give their take on the move and how it will effect the mixed martial arts scene in the next year.
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2017-04-211h 08The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 113A new fighters association (Mixed Martial Arts Athlete Association) was announced on Wednesday and Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd break down the announcement on this week’s The MMA Insiders Podcast.
Sam and Jason discuss multiple aspects of the Mixed Martial Arts Athlete Association including former Bellator MMA Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney being involved with the association. (Note: Bjorn Rebney is scheduled to join Jason on next week’s episode of the podcast).
Also on this episode of the podcast, the guys are joined by attorney Lucas Middlebrook and current UFC fighter Leslie Smith. Midd...
2016-12-011h 41The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 112On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan returns to the podcast to discuss some of the latest hot topics in the world of mixed martial arts with Jason Floyd.
The guys discuss the recent comments by Conor McGregor wanting a ownership stake in the UFC, Rashad Evans being denied a license by a second athletic commission, MMAFA sending out a tweet directed at Titan Fighting Championships, CM Punk potentially returning to the UFC, Tonya Evinger’s defeat this past Friday night at Invicta FC 20 and answer listener questions submitted on social media.
2016-11-231h 40The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 107
At the beginning of this edition of the podcast, Sam Caplan explains why this is his last episode as the co-host of The MMA Insiders Podcast and Jason Floyd explains some changes in how he covers mixed martial arts on a daily basis.
After getting their announcements out of the way, the guys immediately get into what is going on with former UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Sam offers some insight into mixed martial arts contracts and explains why St-Pierre may not be a free agent like the fighter says he is.
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2016-10-191h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 106
Conor McGregor has been fined $150,000 by the Nevada Athletic Commission for his part in the UFC 202 Pre-Fight Press Conference melee with Nate Diaz and this is the top story on this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd.
The guys talk about how the Nevada Athletic Commission handled this hearing and what the potential fallout could be. Also, Sam and Jason discuss Greg Hardy’s intentions to transition in mixed martial arts and the contract situation involving current UFC interim featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
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2016-10-121h 03The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 104
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has signed with Bellator and this is the lead topic on this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast” with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd. The guys give their take on Sonnen heading to Bellator and Sam takes issue with an article that was written about the move made by Sonnen heading to Bellator.
Other topics on this edition of the podcast include Al Iaquinta’s comments about his current UFC contract, the merger between Legacy Fights and RFA, Mick Maynard heading to the UFC to be part of the t...
2016-09-211h 09The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 103
The mixed martial arts debut of Phil “CM Punk” Brooks took place this past weekend at UFC 203 in Cleveland and he was defeated by Mickey Gall in the opening round by submission. Find out what Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd thought about the fight and what could be next for Brooks on this week’s edition of “The MMA Insiders Podcast.”
Then the guys discuss recent comments made by former Bellator featherweight and bantamweight champion Joe Warren about current state of sponsorship pay. Hear what Warren said to Jason in an interview that will be played on...
2016-09-141h 28The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 102
One of the hottest topics in mixed martial arts today is the potential of a fighter association or union. Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd have been discussing this over the past couple of weeks and they are joined by Rob Maysey of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association (MMAFA) on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast.
Maysey explains his history in the sport of mixed martial arts, why the MMAFA is an association, the Ali Act, how MMAFA has helped fighters throughout the years and the difference between the MMAFA and the Professional Fighters...
2016-09-041h 45The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 101
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald has signed with Bellator and this is one of the topics on this week’s episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd. The guys talk about Bellator being able to sign MacDonald and what this means for the promotion going forward.
The other major topic on this edition of the podcast is the situation going on between bantamweight Andrew Whitney and Titan FC. Whitney did an interview with Bloody Elbow and Titan FC CEO Jeff Aronson stated last week in an interview on MMA...
2016-08-311h 43The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 100
On episode 100 of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd continue their discussion from last year on the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association (MMAFA) and the Professional Fighters Association (PFA). There discuss the social media interaction with Rob Maysey of the MMAFA and Jason gives some unsolicited advice to the members of the MMAFA.
Other topics on this episode of the podcast include Bellator’s decision to release Marcin Held from his contract, Joanne Calderwood’s recent complaint about luggage fees and what happened this past weekend at UFC 202 in Las Vegas.
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2016-08-231h 49The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 99
On this episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” find out who Sam Caplan has issues with following comments made last week and Jason Floyd talks about the UFC’s decision to have the UFC 204 pay-per-view from Manchester, England start at the normal pay-per-view time slot in the United States (10p ET/7p PT).
Along with those two topics, the guys continue their discussion from last week’s podcast about the issues between certain athletic commission executive directors and talk about a recent quote from Bellator President Scott Coker about their digital content in 2016.
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2016-08-161h 36The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 98
The annual Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports meeting took place last week in Las Vegas and this is the lead topic on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast. Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk about the fallout of the annual meeting and why some athletic commission regulators may not be on the same page.
Also on this edition of the podcast, the guys discuss comments made by Benson Henderson on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani about current state of fighter sponsorship in Bellator and why the promotion may not like what...
2016-08-1059 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 96
For the second time this month, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd kick off the show by discussing a potential anti-doping policy violation involving a UFC fighter as Brock Lesnar was informed by USADA this pas Friday about his potential violation from an out-of-competition drug test on June 28, 2016.
Along with discussing the situation involving Lesnar, Sam and Jason talk about the substance that came up in Jon Jones failed drug test, which was revealed during a Nevada Athletic Commission hearing on Monday and explain how the USADA appeal process will work for Jones.
Other t...
2016-07-191h 41The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 95
The UFC has been sold to WME-IMG for $4 billion dollars and this is the main topic on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd.
The guys discuss the impact of this deal for the UFC and what changes could take place with the promotion over the next year or so.
Along with discussing the sale of the UFC, Sam and Jason discuss what happened last weekend in Las Vegas during International Fight Week and debate whether Dan Henderson is a pay-per-view draw.
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2016-07-121h 29The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 94
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been flagged for a potential anti-doping policy violation by the United States Anti-Doping Agency and this is the main topic on this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd.
The guys discuss how they learned about Jones being removed from UFC 200 due to this potential anti-doping violation, Jason explains the change he wants to see USADA implement going forward in handling potential failed drug test, and Sam explains why this actually may be a good thing for current UFC light he...
2016-07-0857 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 93
What does last week’s NBA Draft and current state of mixed martial arts have in common? Find out the answer to this question on the new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk the latest on the business side of the sport.
Just like in the past couple of episodes of the podcast, the guys talk about the latest developments in the potential UFC sale and Sam bring ups an interesting point about WME-IMG Agency potentially buying the promotion.
Also on this edition of the podcast, Sa...
2016-06-292h 07The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 92
Fedor Emelianenko scored a highly questionable decision this past weekend in Russia against former UFC fighter Fabio Maldonado and the guys begin the podcast by discuss whether or not they would like to see Fedor’s next fight take place in the UFC.
Also on this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss the news of the Ohio Athletic Commission planning day of event weigh-ins for some of the MMA shows in the state, and how this could hit the regional mixed martial arts scene in Ohio.
Other to...
2016-06-201h 04The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 91
Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd kick off this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast by discussing the passing away of Kimbo Slice. Sam and Jason give their memories of Slice. Sam talks about his experience being around Kimbo when he worked for Showtime and Jason recalls a interview he had with Slice prior to his fight against Ken Shamrock last year.
Also on this episode, the guys talk about the Ali Act and the reaction by some people about the UFC hiring a firm to lobby against this bill. Other topics include Ariel Helwani, Brock...
2016-06-131h 00The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 90
The biggest topic in MMA currently is the situation involving reporter Ariel Helwani and this is the number one topic on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast. Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss the details of the story and give their take on the entire situation.
Other topics from this episode include the Ali Act, Michael Bisping winning the UFC middleweight title, Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC to face Mark Hunt in the co-main event of UFC 200, Jason gives unsolicited advice to bars that show UFC PPV’s and so much more.
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2016-06-071h 33The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 89Former Bellator executive Zach Light has filed a lawsuit against the California based mixed martial arts promotion and is making some serious allegations directed at Bellator President Scott Coker and match maker Rich Chou.
Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd spend a majority of this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast to break down what is in the lawsuit filed by Light’s attorneys in California.
Other topics from this edition of the podcast include Wilson Reis getting a title shot in the UFC flyweight division, B.J. Penn facing a potential USADA violation, Fernando Gonzalez be...
2016-05-271h 37The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 88Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for another edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and they start off this episode by discussing the potential of the UFC being sold. They talk about various aspects of a potential sale, including what it could mean for the business of mixed martial arts if Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White are no longer in the sport.
Also on this episode, Sam and Jason discuss the decision by Bellator to give lightweight champion Will Brooks his full release. Sam talks about how Bellator releasing Brooks actually hurts the fighter and gives...
2016-05-171h 13The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 87
On this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd open the show by discussing the tweet sent out by Conor McGregor about a potential boxing bout against Floyd Mayweather.
Also on this edition of the show, the guys talk about the recent deaths of mixed martial art fighters Jordan Parsons and Blas Avena. Other topics from this week’s show include the WSOF booking a brother vs. brother fight, The Ultimate Fighter 24, Jessica Aguilar being a match maker for the women’s division in Titan FC and recent comments made by Miesha Tate...
2016-05-091h 13The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 86
On this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss the latest hot topics in the world of mixed martial arts. They began the show by discussing the latest with Conor McGregor and how he has been handling his situation with the UFC.
Also on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, the guys discuss the changes to Bellator 154 and what Flo Combat is doing for the regional mixed martial art promotions. Other topics on this episode of the podcast include Titan FC CEO Jeff Aronson comments on another MMA podcast, Bellator 153...
2016-05-031h 00The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 85On the April 25 edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd take a look at the situation between Conor McGregor and the UFC. Sam gives an interesting take on the situation and the guys debate on what could ultimately happen.
Also on this edition of the podcast, Sam talks about his appearance on the “Let’s Get It On” Podcast about the potential of the Ali Act coming to MMA and Jason wonders about the motives of the people behind this. Are they truly looking out what is best for the fighters or is this a...
2016-04-261h 41The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 84
Kimbo Slice has been booked to return to the Bellator cage in July following a positive drug test result in February and Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discuss every aspect of this decision from the suspension he received from the commission to the decision Bellator made to book him for the July 16 fight card.
Other topics from this week show include Jason’s experience at UFC on FOX 19 this past weekend, how Bellator should handed A.J. McKee, recent tweets from Cole Miller directed at the match maker of Legacy FC, UFC lightweight title fight he...
2016-04-181h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 83
On this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd open up the show by discussing what happened at UFC Fight Night 83 in Croatia.
Other topics from this episode include what regional MMA promotions are getting fighters into the UFC, Ken Shamrock, Kimbo Slice, Kevin Souza, Henry Corrales, Frank Mir, Aaron Pico, UFC Fight Pass and answer listener questions.
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2016-04-111h 39The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 82Since the last episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, the UFC has lost two main event for upcoming cards and on this edition of the show, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk about the injuries of Daniel Cormier and Tony Ferguson.
Also on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, the guys discuss recent comments by Wanderlei Silva, weigh-in procedures at Bellator 153, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson upcoming fight, Yoel Romero suspension with USADA and The Ultimate Fighter 24 determining the next title challenger in the UFC flyweight division.
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2016-04-061h 00The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 81In a bonus episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk about the legal situation involving former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
Also on this edition of the show, Bellator’s decision to put an inaugural title fight on a preliminary card stream, UFC’s decision to release heavyweight Jared Rosholt and the comments made by AXS TV Executive Andrew Simon on the differences between his network and UFC Fight Pass.
All of that and much more on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and the next episode of the...
2016-04-011h 32The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 80After being out the last two episodes, Sam Caplan is back on the show to discuss some of the hottest topics in the world of mixed martial arts with Jason Floyd.
The guys start off the show by discussing some of the things special guest co-hosts Brian Rogers and Anthony Mazzuca said on the previous shows. Sam gives his thoughts on the past two shows, plus talks with Jason about the contracts Bellator has handed Benson Henderson and Matt Mitrione.
Also on this edition of the podcast, the guys talk about the mixed martial arts...
2016-03-271h 36The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 79With Sam Caplan once again out this week and he will return to the podcast next week, Jason Floyd brings in former Bellator Director of Communications Anthony Mazzuca to give his take on the world of mixed martial arts from the public relations side of the sport.
Some of the topics discussed on this special edition of the podcast are the relationship between reporter and public relations person, what the term “MMA Bubble” means to Anthony, Bjorn Rebney and how management can help MMA promotions tell the story of the fighter outside of the cage.
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2016-03-231h 38The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 78With Sam Caplan out the next two weeks, Jason Floyd is joined by Bellator light heavyweight Brian Rogers on this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast.
At the beginning of the podcast, Rogers talked about his upcoming fight at Bellator 152 against Alessio Sakara and gave his thoughts on the fight being aired on tape delay in the United States on Spike TV.
Other topics from this edition of the podcast include weight cutting in MMA, current state of drug testing in the sport, Justin Gaethje’s situation with the Colorado Commission, sponsor pay for fightings in...
2016-03-171h 17The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 77
UFC 196 is in the books and on the new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discussed what happened at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Also on this edition of the podcast, the guys discussed the television ratings of Bellator 151 and answer listener questions that were submitted on social media.
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2016-03-081h 05The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 76
Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for another edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and they start off the show by discussing this weekend’s UFC 196.
Also on this edition of the podcast, the guys discussed Michael Bisping’s win over Anderson Silva last weekend and the decision by Bellator and Spike to start a kickboxing league.
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2016-03-021h 07The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 75
Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for another edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and the guys kick off this week’s podcast by discussing what happened this past Friday night at Bellator 149.
After talking about everything concerning Bellator 149, Jason talked about Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 84 being sold commercially to bars and restaurants.
Other topics on this week’s podcast include Wanderlei Silva, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Ronda Rousey, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Kurt Holobaugh and Desmond Green.
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2016-02-221h 33The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 74
Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for another edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and Sam begins the show by discussing the performance of Gina Carano in Deadpool.
Following Sam discussing Carano, the guy talk about Alistair Overeem and Aljamain Sterling re-signing with the UFC. They break down MMA free agency at this point in 2016 and eventually debut about the potential free agency of current Bellator lightweight champion Will Brooks.
Other topics from this week’s podcast include comments made by Melvin Guillard on Patricky Pitbull, Marlon Moraes place in the bantamweight ra...
2016-02-161h 33The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 73
At the beginning of this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan talks about the passing away of long time Bellator MMA TV Director Rob Beiner and gave his personal experiences of working with Rob.
Also on this week’s edition of the show, Jason Floyd brings up what he is hearing about UFC Fight Night 84: Silva vs. Bisping and could the event be shown at a sports bar near you?
Other topics on this week’s podcast include USADA dealing with fighters citing a tainted supplement for their positive drug test, repo...
2016-02-101h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 72Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd kickoff the new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast by discussing former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson signing with Bellator MMA.
The guys discussed the impact of Henderson coming to Bellator and what this could mean for future free agents in MMA.
Also on this edition of the podcast, they talk about Vitaly Minakov, sponsorship for MMA fighter in 2016, Melvin Guillard, Patricky Pitbull, recent UFC cuts, and answer listener questions.
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2016-02-011h 32The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 71Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd kickoff this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast by discussing the fallout of UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez pulling out of next week’s UFC 196 main event.
Also on this week’s show, the guys talk about the performance by former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey on Saturday Night Live and current UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm signing an endorsement deal with a supplement company that sells product deemed illegal by the Food and Drug Administration.
Other topics from this week’s show includes E...
2016-01-261h 33The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 70Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for a new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast and the guys start off the show by discussing the potential USADA violation by Yoel Romero.
Following the topic of Romero, Sam and Jason talk about what happened on Sunday night in Boston at UFC Fight Night 81 and what may be next for Dominick Cruz, T.J. Dillashaw, Eddie Alvarez, Travis Browne and Matt Mitrione.
Other topics from this week’s show include Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal’s comments about Conor McGregor, former Bellator champion Alexander Shlemenko fighting in Russia wh...
2016-01-191h 03The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 69On this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk about the announcement that Conor McGregor will be headlining UFC 197 on March 5 in Las Vegas and will be looking to become a two-division champion when he challenges Rafael dos Anjos for the lightweight title.
Other topics from this week’s show include how a matchmaker handles fighters pulling out of an event within seven days of the fight card, WSOF President Ray Sefo wanting to do more tournaments in 2016, Tuesday’s Nevada Athletic Commission meeting, Reebok uniform violations, Joe Wooster being the Titan FC m...
2016-01-1300 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 68On this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk about the tremendous title fight between Robbie Lawler and Carlos Condit that took place this past weekend at UFC 195. Along with talking about that fight, the guys discussed the statement win by Stipe Miocic over Andrei Arlovski and the contract situation with Dustin Poirier.
Also on this edition of the show, they talked about last week’s Rizin event and what they believe Rizin needs to do in the future to improve their product. Other topics from this week show include Titan FC CE...
2016-01-061h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 67On this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss the recent weight cutting summit conducted by California State Athletic Commission Executive Director Andy Foster and ONE Championship banning weight cutting by dehydration.
Also on this week’s podcast, the guys discuss the World Series of Fighting releasing a fighter on Christmas Eve, what fight may be next for Conor McGregor, the pay-per-view buyrate for UFC 193, and what they believe will be the biggest MMA stories in 2016.
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2015-12-301h 32The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 66With this being a holiday week, this week’s episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast is a best of show as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd talk about some of the biggest stories in MMA over the past couple of months.
You will hear the guys talk about the Nevada State Athletic Commission suspending Nick Diaz for five years, Bellator announcing the fight booking of Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie, Holly Holm shocking the sports world by knocking out Ronda Rousey, and the UFC apparel deal with Reebok.
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2015-12-231h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 65A brand new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd is now available as the guys talk about Conor McGregor’s 13 second knockout victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 194. They talk about what may be next with McGregor and should the UFC give Aldo an immediate rematch.
Also on this episode, they talk about the decision by Titan FC to cancel their event that was schedule to take place on Friday in Kansas City and what this means for the future of the promotion.
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2015-12-161h 39The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 64A brand new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast with Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd is now available as the guys continue their conversation from last week on WSOF Executive Vice President Ali Abdel-Aziz. They discuss the latest details on this situation and Sam gives some insight on when Abdel-Aziz may come out to respond to the articles that have been written about him.
Also, the guys talk about all of the fights that are taking place this weekend in the UFC octagon and they give their top fights of the weekend. Other topics from this week...
2015-12-091h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 63Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for a new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast and they began the show talking about the current situation involving WSOF Executive Vice President Ali Abdel-Aziz. They talked about Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett stating he had a meeting with Abdel-Aziz about “operational and administrative concerns” with the promotion and what may happen next for Abdel-Aziz and the WSOF.
Also on this week’s show, the guys talked about the upcoming free agency of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. They debate on the value of Henderson to oth...
2015-12-021h 33The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 62In the new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd record an episode in Philadelphia and discuss some of the major topics in mixed martial arts.
They began the show by discussing how this is the first time they have recorded the show in the same location and discussed the results from Bellator 146 and WSOF 25. Sam talked about putting together a tournament from the promotion side and how few states would likely regulate the type of tournament that WSOF put on.
Also, the guys talked about the article that was posted...
2015-11-231h 02The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 61Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back with another edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and they began the show by discussing the knockout victory by Holly Holm at UFC 193 to win the UFC women’s bantamweight title.
Along with discussing the victory by Holm over Ronda Rousey, the guys break down everything that happened before, during, and after the fight including how the sports world has reacted to the fight. Sam gave his opinion on whether the UFC should book an immediate rematch and Jason talked about the amount of bars and restaurants that purchased the ev...
2015-11-181h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 60Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for another edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and they get the show kicked off by talking about the Bellator fight bookings announced last Friday night in St. Louis at Bellator 145.
After discussing pretty much every aspect on the bookings of Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie and Kimbo Slice vs. DaDa 5000, the guys talked about the fights last weekend and gave their thoughts on the hotel brawl between Will Brooks and Pitbull Brothers.
Other topics on this week show: Quinton “Rampage” Jackson being in attendance at Bellator 145, manager email...
2015-11-111h 36The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 59In the latest episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd begin the show by discussing the lawsuit filed in Las Vegas against the World Series of Fighting.
Other topics from this week’s show include the best fights of the weekend, Vitor Belfort’s response to Deadspin article, Kurt Angle, Myles Jury, Daniel Cormier’s next UFC contract, and the Nevada Athletic Commission.
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2015-11-041h 34The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 58In the latest episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd answer listener questions submitted on social media.
Also, they discussed the changes made with the Arkansas State Athletic Commission and Jason reports on the out-of-competition drug test results for Bellator 144.
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2015-10-211h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 57In the new episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss the latest in MMA including T.J. Dillashaw’s comments on his exit from Team Alpha Male.
Also on this week’s show, the guys discuss Joe Warren’s positive drug test, Brendan Schaub calling it a career, potential return of Randy Couture, Michael McDonald, Conor McGregor, Rampage Jackson, and much more.
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2015-10-141h 34The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 56A new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast is now available as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd began the show by discussing the tweet by Cher on Nick Diaz suspension and Jason talks about his experience watching UFC 192 at a sports bar.
Also on this week’s show, the guys discuss UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw leaving Team Alpha Male, UFC response to Deadspin story, Fedor’s opponent on New Years Eve, Johny Hendricks missing weight, and Jason breaks some news on a fighter being out of an upcoming fight.
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2015-10-071h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 55A new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast is now available as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd open up this week’s show by the UFC’s announcement about their intentions to host a fight card at Madison Square Garden in April of 2016.
Other topics from this week’s show include latest developments in the UFC anti-trust lawsuit, Jon Jones plea agreement, Nick Gonzalez missing weight at Bellator 143, Fedor Emelianenko, UFC in the Japan market, and this weekend’s UFC 192.
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2015-09-291h 32The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 54A new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast is now available as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd open up this week’s show by discussing the piece written on Deadspin by Josh Gross titled, “A sketchy drug test didn’t stop Vitor Belfort from fighting at UFC 152.”
Other topics from this week’s show include Fedor announcing his return, Bellator 142, WSOF 23, Titan FC 35, Miesha Tate, Urijah Faber’s comments about Duane Ludwig, and this weekend’s MMA action.
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2015-09-221h 32The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 53A new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast is now available as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd open up the show by discussing the suspension of Nick Diaz by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
Other topics from this week’s show include the issues between the Nevada Athletic Commission/USADA, MMA fight cards this weekend, Josh Thomson on why fighters do not fight out their contracts, and Joey Beltran on the current atmosphere at Alliance MMA.
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2015-09-161h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 52A new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast is now available as Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back to discuss everything going on in MMA, including an email that a UFC executive recently sent to fighters about unions.
Also, they are joined by Titan FC matchmaker Scott Cutbirth to discuss the upcoming Titan FC 35 card and his philosophies on making fights.
Other topics from this week’s show include UFC 191, Bellator 142 fight card, and the latest fight bookings in the UFC and Bellator.
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2015-09-081h 32The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 51Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for a new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast and begin the show by discussing the report by Combat Press that Fedor Emelianenko has signed with the UFC.
Other topics from this week’s show include Xplode Fight Series, Travis Browne’s suspension being lifted, UFC anti-trust lawsuit, Robin Black’s comments on PED’s, recent retirement of Jordan Mein.
At the end of the show, Caplan and Floyd answer select listener questions that were submitted on social media.
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2015-09-011h 59The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 50Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd are back for a new edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast to discuss everything going on in MMA. They opened the show by discussing the upcoming one-night, eight-man lightweight tournament that the WSOF is planning for later this year.
Other topics from this week’s show include 2 on 2 MMA, Tyrell Fortune signing with Bellator, new weight classes, Rousey vs. Holm, and Gavin Sterritt.
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2015-08-261h 59The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 49In a special edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss today’s breaking news that UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will make her next title defense against Holly Holm at UFC 195.
Rousey announced the fight booking this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America and the fight will headline the event coming from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on January 2nd. The guys discuss Miesha Tate being passed over, Holm getting the title fight over Amanda Nunes, and what this means for Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino.
They finis...
2015-08-2148 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 48On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd start off the show by talking about the one year suspension of Anderson Silva for his failed drug test in January.
After discussing the Silva suspension, they got into the recent comments made by Joe Rogan about the UFC apparel deal with Reebok and gave their thoughts on Rogan speaking out about this hot topic.
Other topics from this week’s show include Bellator President Scott Coker’s recent comments on Fedor to MMA Fighting, Twitter feud between Bellator champions, Tamdan...
2015-08-191h 37The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 47On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd discuss the talk of the potential fight between UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and Invicta women’s featherweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino.
After discussing potential fight between Rousey and Justino, the guys discussed the potential of the Ali Act coming to MMA and Rob Massey discussing this with the Association of Boxing Commissions. While talking about this, they bring up the talk of a fighters union and the UFC suing Wanderlei Silva over recent comments he made about fighters being fixed....
2015-08-121h 48The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 46On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan continue to discuss the fallout of Jacob “Stitch” Duran being fired by the UFC and comments made by UFC President Dana White following UFC on FOX 16.
After discussing the Duran and White story, the guys discussed last weekend’s UFC on FOX 16 fight card that took place in Chicago. They talked about the performance of bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and Miesha Tate securing a title shot in the UFC women’s bantamweight division.
Other topics from this week’s show include...
2015-07-291h 50The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 45On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan start off the show by discussing the breaking news that Jacob “Stitch” Duran no longer being with the UFC.
Also on this week’s show, the guys discussed the latest fight bookings in MMA including Demetrious Johnson vs. John Dodson at UFC 191. While discussing that fight booking, they talked about potential buy rate for that pay-per-view.
In addition, the guys discussed last weekend’s MMA, UFC on FOX 16, and latest updates on Fedor Emelianenko.
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2015-07-221h 46The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 44On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan begin the show by discussing some of the latest news in MMA including Mike Ricci being out of Titan FC 34 on Saturday.
Other topics from this week’s show include recap of last weekend’s events, preview of this weekend’s cards, Sean Wheelock no longer with Bellator, and Fedor Emelianenko coming out of retirement.
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2015-07-151h 42The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 43On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan begin the show by discussing Chase Gormely signing with Bellator and Vitaly Minakov taking a fight in Russia.
Other topics from this week’s show include a preview of this weekend’s UFC fight card, suspension of Gilbert Melendez, value of an international fighter to a United States base promotion, upcoming ban of IV’s in UFC, and the recent cuts made by the UFC.
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2015-07-081h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 42On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan begin the show by discussing the breaking news of UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo being out of next week’s UFC 189.
After discussing the change to the UFC 189 main event, the guys talk about the UFC “Fight Kit” that was unveiled today in New York. They talk about the look of the uniform, comments from UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, and the impact on the MMA industry.
Following the discussion on the “Fight Kit,” they got into what happened last weekend at UFC Fight...
2015-07-011h 29The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 23On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discuss the failed drug tests of Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, Jon Fitch, and Hector Lombard.
Also, the preview this week’s mixed martial arts fights in UFC, Bellator, and World Series of Fighting. They give their top five fights of the weekend and Sam gives his upset pick of the week.
Finally, they talk about the latest news in mixed martial arts including Michael Chandler training with Jason Parillo and the interview Scott Coker did with John Nash of BloodyElbow.com.
2015-02-111h 27The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 21On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan recap UFC on FOX 14.
Also, the preview this weekend’s UFC 183, which will be headlined by former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva returning from injury to face former Strikeforce welterweight champion Nick Diaz.
Finally, they talk about the latest news in MMA including Sam Oropeza signing with CFFC and Blagoi Ivanov signing with the World Series of Fighting.
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2015-01-281h 41The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 17On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discuss Quinton “Rampage” Jackson signing a contract with the UFC. They go into the effects of Bellator apparently being in breach of contract and what this means for the future of Bellator.
Next, they are joined by John S. Nash of BloodyElbow.com to discuss the class action lawsuits that have been filed by fighters against the UFC. Nash gives the latest on the lawsuits and whether he thinks an active UFC fighter will get involved in the lawsuits.
Finally, Jason...
2014-12-241h 34The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 14On this week’s episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discussed UFC apparel deal with Reebok. They talked about the facts about the deal and what this partnership means for fighters and managers.
Next, Floyd and Caplan preview this weekend’s UFC 181, CM Punk latest interview, and the latest news in MMA.
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2014-12-031h 21The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 13On this week’s episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discussed the latest topics in MMA. The show starts off with Caplan responding to the tweets directed at him by Bellator featherweight Frodo Khasbulaev and gives his side of the story.
Next, Floyd and Caplan recap last weekend’s UFC Fight Night 57 and discuss what the UFC should do with the UFC featherweight title. Also, they talk about some of the latest news and answer questions submitted on social media.
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2014-11-261h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 12On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com recap last weekend’s UFC 180, Bellator 131, and WSOF 15.
They also talk about the future of Bellator MMA, including the recent comments made by Bellator MMA Executive Jason Jordan. In addition, they discuss UFC Fight Night 57, Duke Roufus, 2015 UFC Schedule, Aaron Pico, XFC complain on WSOF booking Kalindra Faria, and Rampage Jackson’s tweet sent to the UFC.
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2014-11-191h 42The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 11On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com recap last weekend’s UFC Fight Night 55 and 56 fight cards.
After talking about last weekend’s events, they discuss this weekend’s UFC 180, Bellator 131, and World Series of Fighting 15. They give their top five fights of the weekend and what would be a success for Bellator and WSOF this weekend.
Finally, they talk about the latest news in MMA including Wanderlei Silva and Ste...
2014-11-121h 25The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 10On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com discuss what happened last weekend in Florida at Titan FC 31.
Also, they preview this weekend’s UFC fight cards and take your questions submitted on Twitter.
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2014-11-051h 35The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 9On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com recap UFC 179 and Bellator 130.
Also, they discuss Anderson Silva’s new UFC deal, Rampage Jackson, Titan FC 31, Cage Fury Fighting Championships holding a fight card on pay-per-view, Bellator drug testing, and World Series of Fighting 16 no longer taking place in Las Vegas.
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2014-10-291h 40The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 8On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com discuss the injury to UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez.
Also, they recap last week’s Bellator 129, preview this weekend’s Bellator 130 and UFC 179. In addition, Caplan discusses the signing of Pawal Wolak to Matrix Fights, Dave Meltzer article on Bellator in 2015, and leg breakers in MMA.
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2014-10-221h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 7On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com recap last weekend’s Bellator 128 and WSOF 14.
Also, they discuss visa issues with several fighters, XFC claiming they have a contract with Kalindra Faria, contract issues with fighters, and preview of Friday’s Bellator 129.
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2014-10-151h 31The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 6On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com recap last weekend’s UFC and Bellator events.
Also, they preview this weekend’s fight cards, World Series of Fighting decision to release Georgi Karakhanyan and Josh Burkman, Sports Business Journal article on UFC PPV stars, dream big fights, Slava Vasilevsky, and latest on Matrix Fights.
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2014-10-081h 35The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 5On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com discuss last weekend’s UFC 178 and Bellator 126.
Also, they discuss the Dana White’s recent comments on Gina Carano, disclosed fighter salaries, and preview Bellator 127, UFC Fight Night 53 and 54.
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2014-10-011h 30The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 4On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations and current promoter of Matrix Fights in Philadelphia Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com start off the show discussing last weeks UFC Fight Night 52 and Bellator 125.
Also, they discuss the UFC releasing Thiago Silva, suspension of Anthony Johnson, yesterday’s Nevada Athletic Commission meeting, WSOF heading to pay-per-view, and the best fights coming up this weekend.
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2014-09-241h 22The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 3On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com start off the show discussing the wins last weekend by Andrei Arlovski and Liam McGeary.
Also, they discuss the public perception of the World Series of Fighting currently and how Caplan dealt with negative perceptions with Bellator including the situation with Attila Vegh. Other topics on the show include The Ultimate Fighter 20, future stars in the UFC, and what fights Bellator should add to the November 15th show.
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2014-09-171h 10The MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 2On this week’s episode of “The MMA Insiders Podcast,” former Bellator MMA Vice President of Talent Relations Sam Caplan and Jason Floyd of TheMMAReport.com talk about everything related to last week’s UFC Fight Night 50 and Bellator 123.
Caplan and Floyd discuss the current business model of the UFC and can another organization be a true threat to them. Also, Caplan gives insight into the Eddie Alvarez contract situation with Bellator, and the state of MMA in Atlantic City with Revel Casino being closed.
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