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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. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanBAC Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Subscribe to The MMA Insiders on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play
The post The MMA Insiders: UFC 249 Postponed appeared first on Radio Influence.2020-04-1200 minThe 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. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanBAC Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Subscribe to The MMA Insiders on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google […]
The post The MMA Insiders: How UFC and Dana White Have Handled COVID-19 Global Pandemic appeared first on Radio Influence.2020-04-0700 minThe 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. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanBAC Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Subscribe to The MMA Insiders on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google Play
The post The MMA Insiders: Michael Chandler vs. Patricio Pitbull Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.2019-05-0700 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. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanBAC Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Subscribe to The MMA Insiders on Apple […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Top MMA Fighters Lists appeared first on Radio Influence.2019-05-0300 minThe 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. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanBAC Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Subscribe to The MMA Insiders on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Google […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Conor McGregor retirement, UFC PPV’s and DAZN appeared first on Radio Influence.2019-03-2600 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Top MMA Stories of 2018 appeared first on Radio Influence.2019-01-0200 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Conor McGregor, UFC TV Negotiations, and Viacom/CBS potential merger appeared first on Radio Influence.2018-04-1000 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders: UFC Television Broadcast Rights Negotiations appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-12-0500 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor recap and Jon Jones failed drug test appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-08-2900 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Preview appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-08-2200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Mayweather vs. McGregor, Real Sports piece on Ramzan Kadyrov and Contender Series appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-07-2000 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Mayweather vs. McGregor, Tim Hague, Bellator NYC, and MMAJA appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-06-2100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: May 30, 2017 appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-05-3100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: May 16, 2017 appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-05-1700 minThe 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. Follow Jason Floyd on […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Sam Caplan returns to talk WSOF/PFL appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-04-2100 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 118On this episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd is joined by fellow MMA reporter Karim Zidan. During their nearly two hour char, they discuss the Russian MMA scene, their experiences covering MMA, conflict of interest in the sport and answer questions submitted on social media. Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Follow Karim […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 118 appeared first on Radio Influence.2017-01-2700 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 115On this edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd is joined by fighter/coach Greg Rebello. They discuss topics ranging from Friday’s UFC 207, weigh cutting in MMA, what a cruiserweight division could have done for the sport, the regional scene, Brennan Ward and the various fighter associations. Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Follow […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 115 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-12-2800 minThe 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 post The MMA Insiders: Episode 113 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-12-0100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 112 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-11-2300 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 110Joining Jason Floyd on this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast is 14 fight veteran E.J. Brooks. They discuss this weekend’s UFC 205, E.J.’s thoughts on the current state of MMA, fighter union, competing on the “regional scene” and drug testing in MMA. Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Follow E.J. Brooks on Twitter: @ejizzle149 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 110 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-11-0900 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 109MMA reporter Jim Genia joins Jason Floyd on this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast to discuss the New York State Athletic Commission. They discuss the insurance policy that is causing issues for combat sport promoters and they answer listener questions. Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Follow Jim Genia on Twitter: @Jim_Genia Subscribe to The […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 109 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-11-0200 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 107At 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 107 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-10-1900 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 106Conor 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 106 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-10-1200 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 104Former 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 104 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-09-2100 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 103The 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 103 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-09-1400 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 102One 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 102 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-09-0400 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 101Former 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 101 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-08-3100 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 100On 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 post The MMA Insiders: Episode 100 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-08-2300 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 99On 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 99 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-08-1600 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders: Episode 98The 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders: Episode 98 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-08-1000 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 96For 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 96 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-07-1900 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 95The 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 95 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-07-1200 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 94Former 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 94 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-07-0800 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 93What 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 93 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-06-2900 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 91Sam 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 91 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-06-1300 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 90The 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 90 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-06-0700 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 89 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-05-2700 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 88 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-05-1700 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 87On 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 87 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-05-0900 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 86On 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 86 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-05-0300 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 85 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-04-2600 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 84Kimbo 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. […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 84 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-04-1800 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 83On 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 83 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-04-1100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 82 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-04-0600 minThe 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 post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 81 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-04-0100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 80 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-03-2700 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 79 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-03-2300 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 78 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-03-1700 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 77UFC 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 77 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-03-0800 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 76Sam 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 76 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-03-0200 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 75Sam 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 75 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-02-2200 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 74Sam 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 74 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-02-1600 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 73At 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 73 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-02-1000 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 72 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-02-0100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 71 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-01-2600 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 70 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-01-1900 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 69 appeared first on Radio Influence.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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 68 appeared first on Radio Influence.2016-01-0600 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 67 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-12-3000 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 66 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-12-2300 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 65 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-12-1600 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 64 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-12-0900 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 63 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-12-0200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 62 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-11-2300 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 61 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-11-1800 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 60 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-11-1100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 59 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-11-0400 minThe 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. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 58 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-10-2100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 57 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-10-1400 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 56 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-10-0700 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 55 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-09-2900 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 54 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-09-2200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 53 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-09-1600 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 52 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-09-0800 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 51 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-09-0100 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 50 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-08-2600 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 49 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-08-2100 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 48 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-08-1900 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 47 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-08-1200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 46 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-07-2900 minThe 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. […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 45 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-07-2200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 44 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-07-1500 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 43 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-07-0800 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 42 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-07-0100 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 23 appeared first on Radio Influence.2015-02-1100 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 16On this week’s edition of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan discuss the class action lawsuit filed against the UFC by Cung Le, Jon Fitch, and Nate Quarry. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast Episode 16 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-12-1700 minThe MMA InsidersThe MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 15On this week’s episode of The MMA Insiders Podcast, Jason Floyd and Sam Caplan former WWE wrestler CM Punk signing with the UFC. Also, they recap last weekend’s UFC 181, Joe Rogan comments to Brendan Schaub on a podcast, and latest news in MMA. Follow Sam Caplan on Twitter: @SamCaplanMMA Follow Jason Floyd on Twitter: @Jason_Floyd […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 15 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-12-1000 minThe 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. […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 14 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-12-0300 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 13 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-11-2600 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 12 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-11-1900 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 11 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-11-1200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 10 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-11-0500 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 9 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-10-2900 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 8 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-10-2200 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 7 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-10-1500 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 6 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-10-0800 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 5 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-10-0100 minThe 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, […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 4 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-09-2400 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 3 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-09-1700 minThe 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 […]
The post The MMA Insiders Podcast – Episode 2 appeared first on Radio Influence.2014-09-1000 min