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C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 361 - Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 3 Outside the UFC, MMA Media as UFC PR, The "Future of MMA" and moreIf Conor McGregor is out of the USADA testing pool, he needs to be out of the official UFC rankings - it's only fair
Remember two years ago when Dana White told the UFC matchmakers to build the women's featherweight division? What happened with that edict?
MMA media doesn't need to carry water for the UFC, but it sure like to do free PR for the promotion
The future of the UFC is not coming until the promotion fixes its pay
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz should do everything they can t...
2022-09-2320 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #360 - UFC Rankings are broken, Conor McGregor and USADA, "The Rock," Tony Ferguson's career and the gross Bentley story, Nate Diaz and moreMan, Li Jingliang didn’t deserve to lose his spot in the welterweight rankings for a catchweight fight against Daniel Rodriguez at UFC 279
The good and bad from the UFC and the UFC commentary team from UFC 279
USADA has tested Jon Jones, Travis Browne and Urijah Faber more in 2022 than it has tested Conor McGregor - that’s a bad look for the UFC and USADA
Tony Ferguson and Hunter Campbell’s Bentley - C’mon now…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sends a message that he doesn’t care about the UFC fighters as m...
2022-09-1627 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 359: Rogan Wrong About 'Casuals,' Adesanya, Edwards and MoreLeon Edwards future cold be Khamzat Chimaev and not Kamaru Usman
Joe Rogan needs to point the finger at Dana White and not casual fans when it comes to wanting a bloodsport
Israel Adesanya is right not to worry about Alex Pereira’s MMA threat
Full UFC 279 Fight Card Picks
2022-09-0914 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 279 Main Event Preview, Breakdown, Odds, Prediction and Pick - Chimaev vs. DiazUFC 279 Preview, Breakdown, Odds, Prediction and Pick -Chimaev vs. Diaz - Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz serves as the main event of the UFC 279 pay-per-view card. I give my detailed breakdown, pick and prediction of the outcome of the welterweight fight, which headlines the ESPN+ streaming pay-per-view card, which takes place on September 10 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tale of the Tape
Striking Stats
Grappling Stats
Chimaev Record
Diaz Record
Chimaev vs Diaz Fight Odds
Khamzat Chimaev UFC Record Review
Nate Diaz...
2022-09-0816 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 358: The Potential Chaos of UFC 279, Chimaev vs Diaz and MoreC'mon Now MMA Podcast 358: The Potential Chaos of UFC 279, Chimaev vs Diaz and More - Nate Diaz has the potential to be an agent of chaos at UFC 279 and we should all welcome that as fans of MMA. I also discuss the winners and losers of the Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren trade between the UFC and ONE Championship. I'm a fan of Rafael dos Anjos looking to get a veteran's division started in the UFC. I disagree that Alex Alex Pereira's size will be an advantage against Israel Adesanya at UFC 281. I offer my opinion on how Khamzat...
2022-09-0221 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 357: Scary UFC 279 Stats, Dana White's Free Speech and MoreI didn’t like what I heard from Kamaru Usman after his UFC 278 loss to Leon Edwards
Why Dana White might have regrets about letting Shane Burgos move to PFL via free agency
Why I don’t know if I believe Paulo Costa’s claims that he only made $35,000 for Marvin Vettori fight
My issues with MMA media reporting someone told me this about this other fighter
Athletic commissions need to ask Colby Covington about his claim of a brain injury
UFC adding another weight division would help UFC and fi...
2022-08-2621 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 356: Dana White's Poor Leadership, Luke Rockhold Wins Ahead of UFC 278 & MoreC'mon Now MMA Podcast 356: Dana White's Poor Leadership, Luke Rockhold Wins Ahead of UFC 278 & More - James Krause didn't help help his fighter David Onama against Nate Landwehr at UFC San Diego, Shane Burgos leaves the UFC for PFL and UFC president Dana White show his poor leadership skills, Dana White wants everyone to believe UFC pay is improving, but fighters are starting at $10,000 per fight - the same as before the UFC sold to Endeavor in 2016, thoughts on Uriah Hall's retirement and Luke Rockhold was the big winner in the lead up to UFC 278.
James Krause d...
2022-08-2021 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 355 - 8-13-22: Bo Nickal's Management, Dominick Cruz vs Daniel Cormier, Dana White Pay Comments, Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira and moreLet’s put the UFC passed on Bo Nickal story to rest
Dominick Cruz might love Daniel Cormier, but he still doesn’t think Cormier does the work as a UFC commentator
Hey, Dana White, who is the “they” that gets a cut of UFC pay-per-view buys?
Islam Makhachev has a point, but I don’t blame Charles Oliveira for looking for low risk, high rewards fights before accepting a high risk, high reward fight
More fighters need to be like low-key killer Jamahal Hill
PFL dropped the ball with fighter...
2022-08-1323 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 354 - 8-06-22 - Early stoppages, Chimaev, O'Malley, Dana White, doctors, UFC Hall of Fame & moreLet’s talk early stoppages (UFC 277 - Derrick Lewis)
Sean O’Malley gets it when it comes to MMA managers
Dana White needs to get better with his medical assessments
World MMA Awards are not good when it comes to MMA media source nominees
Referees attempting to influence in-cage physicians
Crypto.com fan bonus voting is not working well
Khamzat Chimaev is playing things right ahead of Nate Diaz fight at UFC 279
UFC dropped the ball for UFC Hall of Fame class of 2022
2022-08-0628 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 353 - 8-01-22 - Joe Rogan's commentary at UFC 277 was unprofessional and unpreparedIntro
Joe Rogan dumps on Deiveson Figueiredo
Joe Rogan was not prepared to discuss Alex Perez
Not a big one, but Joe Rogan showed a lack of knowledge on James Krause
Joe Rogan was off the mark during the UFC 277 co-main event fight between Amanda Nunes and Julianna Pena for the UFC women's bantamweight title
2022-08-0117 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 352 - 7-29-22 - Support Nate Diaz, Calls for UFC Change, Chimaev wrong about Adesanya, LIV Golf - but for MMAAre you an MMA fan if you're not supporting Nate Diaz in his final UFC fight
Calls for change in the UFC need to come from inside the house and that includes MMA access media
Khamzat Chimaev's criticism of Israel Adesanya misses a big point and that point is money
What if there was a an LIV Golf, but for MMA? It's a sticky philosophical question
2022-07-2925 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 351 - 7-23-22 - Daniel Cormier's Hypocrisy, Nate Diaz's Future, Michael Chandler's False Narrative, Sean O'Malley's Confidence and more!Daniel Cormier is a hypocrite for criticizing Jon Jones for cheating
Will UFC still hold Nate Diaz hostage after the Khamzat Chimaev fight - because it can
Nate Diaz's big risk and big reward bet
Michael Chandler's false narrative when it comes to fighting Conor McGregor
What about getting sponsors for UFC fight cards and paying the fighters from that pool of money?
I like what I'm hearing from Sean O'Malley ahead of Petr Yan fight.
2022-07-2323 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 350 - 7-16-22 - It was a bad week for UFC fighter and fans, Yair Rodriguez, Israel Adesanya, Nate Diaz MMA Hour Interview ReactionIt was a bad week for UFC Fighters and Fans
Dana White's "Gift"
Nate Diaz's Contract
UFC Lobbying Efforts
ESPN+ price increase
Yair Rodriguez joins the no-sparring club and that's great
Robert Whittaker's take on Israel Adesanya and why I have a problem with "fan" expectations
Reaction to Nate Diaz's MMA Hour interview and is Nate Diaz being too Nate Diaz?
2022-07-1631 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 349 - 7-9-22 - Max Holloway, Israel Adesanya, Sean O'Malley, Jim Miller, Alex Pereira, Sean Strickland and more!Sean Strickland missed a big opportunity against Alex Pereira
Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady is a great fight and one to look forward to
UFC avoided a PR disaster by signing Jim Miller before UFC 276
Of course Israel Adesanya should be boring - it’s all about that UFC champion’s pay
Max Holloway has some choices to make
Sean O’Malley’s talk is getting boring - it’s time for action
2022-07-0926 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 348 - 7-2-22 - Conor McGregor Should Not Be Ranked at Lightweight and moreIs Charles Oliveira going to miss out on a title shot?
Daniel Cormier cheating, the UFC, the NYSAC, Charles Oliveira and some questions about what it it was a different fighter
Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson should not be ranked in the UFC lightweight division
Rakhmonov passed the test
UFC welterweight division looks bright and please don’t book Rakhmonov vs Chimaev
Sean Brady is also in the running as a future welterweight contender
Fighters - managers, agents and gym owners work for you, not the other way ar...
2022-07-0218 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 276 - Storylines to Watch for the Full Fight CardA look at the storylines to watch for the entire UFC 276 fight card, which takes place Saturday, July 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
2022-07-0123 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast - UFC 276 Main Event Preview, Prediction and Breakdown - Adesanya vs. CannonierA deep dive into everything you need to know about the UFC 276 main event bout between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier. UFC 276 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 2. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view, following prelims on ABC and early prelims on ESPN+.
2022-06-3011 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast 6.25.22I'm back, at least I hope I'm back. Here's what I cover in the first video in a long while - Where I've been, why MMA fighters love to deny credit to opponents who have bested them, Ali Abdelaziz and his love for attention, UFC missed an opportunity during Pride month, Dana White - Nate Diaz - Jake Paul and UFC contracts, Jim Miller not having a new UFC deal and Greg Hardy's hopes of getting a new UFC deal
2022-06-2523 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 271 RecapUFC 271 is in the books and here is my immediate post-fight reaction to the fights and also some things that happened around the event. UFC 271 took place at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and streamed on ESPN+ pay-per-view. In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faced Robert Whittaker, while in the co-headliner Derrick Lewis faced Tai Tuivasa.
Joe Rogan and Dana White
Joe Rogan texts Jon Anik
UFC Matchmakers and weight cutting
Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier and judging
William Knight plays the victim
Israel A...
2022-02-1321 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 270 Recap & Unanswered Questions from Ngannou vs. Gane Fight CardAn in depth look of what happened at UFC 270 and what questions were left unanswered
Payouts
Dana White no shows
Reffing issues
Rogan on McKenzie - C’mon now
Kay Hansen vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Silvana Gómez Juárez
Matt Frevola vs. Genaro Valdéz
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Pete Rodriguez
Victor Henry vs. Raoni Barcelos
Michael Morales vs. Trevin Giles
Said Nurmagomedo vs. Cody Stamann
Michel Pereira vs. André Fialho
Deiveson Fig...
2022-01-2438 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastFrancis Ngannou, Boxing, UFC and Getting Paid What He DeservesHey, it's been a while. That's on me. I'm going to be doing short "podcasts" and not on a set schedule. Here's one on Francis Ngannou, boxing, UFC and Ngannou getting paid what he deserves.
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou wants to box Tyson Fury. He said his next deal with the UFC needs to have a boxing clause in it. What Ngannou should really be looking for in a boxing clause is one that allows him to keep the full purse of a boxing match and not the 50 percent that Conor McGregor reportedly kept for his...
2022-01-0704 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast No. 341 - 11.14.21 - UFC Vegas 42 Unanswered QuestionsMarc Diakiese’s future?
What's the story Rafael Alves?
Joel Alvarez, 155 or 170?
Song Yadong's development?
What’s the story with Herb Dean?
What’s up with Conor McGregor?
What’s next for Max Holloway?
2021-11-1412 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast No. 340 - 11.8.21 - UFC 268 Unanswered QuestionsIs Ian Garry for real?
What about Alex Pereira?
Is this the end of the road for Edmen Shahbazyan?
Why does the UFC commentary team focus so much on fight stats?
Will Burgos and Quarantillo get props?
What's next for Frankie Edgar?
Will Carla Esparza get the next strawweight title fight?
Was that a takedown in Round 3 of Usman vs. Covington?
Where does Colby Covington go after UFC 268?
2021-11-0817 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast No. 339 - 11.6.21 - UFC 268 Is A Big Night For Trevor WittmanA look at Trevor Wittman and the fighters he's coaching at UFC 268
2021-11-0608 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast No. 338 - 11.3.21 - Chimaev vs. Diaz and UFC 268 PreviewI'm not a fan of Dana White wanting to book Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz
UFC 268 ME Preview
UFC 268 CME Preview
2021-11-0320 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast No. 337 - 11.1.21Dana White tries to gaslight fighters and fans
Don't confuse UFC's cowardice for bravery
What's the upside of Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 267 post-fight questions
2021-11-0130 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 41 Recap And Unanswered QuestionsUFC and NSAC weight cutting
Costa messed up an important middleweight bout
That wasn’t a middleweight fight
Jonathan Martinez with a nice win
Randa Markos ends a losing skid
Jeff Molina says he is a champion in the making
Jai Herbert gets the win
David Onama impresses on short notice
Alex Caceres vs. Seung Woo Choi had a good fight
Jessica-Rose Clark returns with improved wrestling
Rick Glenn gives Grant Dawson fits
Paulo Costa fought well...
2021-10-2522 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #336 - 10.19.21 - Joe Rogan Is Wrong, Cormier and UFC Code of Conduct, Ali Abdelziz and The MMA HourJoe Rogan is wrong about Fury vs Wilder 3
Daniel Cormier might want to be careful in wishing the UFC would enforce its code of conduct
Ali Abdelaziz tells fighter to cancel MMA Hour appearance
2021-10-1915 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 40 Ladd vs Dumont Fight Card Recap and Five Post-Fight QuestionsAriane Carnelossi uses her strength and aggression to get the win over Istela Nunes
Danaa Batgerel gets his third-straight KO win and is a fighter to watch
Danny Roberts picks up a win and some confidence after a long time off
Bruno Silva's cardio and striking save him against Andrew Sanchez
Nate Landwehr gets the upset victory by fighting his style of fight
Manon Fiorot wins and might be someone to watch if she can make some changes
Jim Miller gets a knockout and a bonus in h...
2021-10-1830 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 39 Recap - Mackenzie Dern vs. Marina Rodriguez Fight CardSteve Garcia breaks Charlie Ontiveros
Lupita Godinez uses her wrestling to set up her win
Damon Jackson remains composed
NSAC doctor did a good job
Chris Gutierrez vs. Felipe Colares left me disappointed
Matheus Nicolau found his timing and Tim Elliott’s team screwed up
Randy Brown is making moves
Marina Rodriguez continues her roll in 2021
Mackenzie Dern needs to work on takedowns and she’s still a title threat
Jason Parillo is a great coach
Is Carla Esparza Next...
2021-10-1122 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #335 - 10.8.21 - UFC rewards Aspen Ladd, BKFC is silent on safety, UFC might be too loud on safety, UFC Vegas 39 pick and moreWhy I think Mackenzie Dern should name the sponsors she lost when she was pregnant
Why is the UFC rewarding Aspen Ladd?
Is Bellator paying a premium to its fighters for fighting five rounds main events? It should.
BKFC doesn’t answer health and safety questions, just blocks me on Twitter
I want proof from Dana White that the UFC spends $20 million on health and safety and is White taking credit for what the athletic commissions require?
UFC Vegas 38 Mackenzie Dern vs Marina Rodriguez fight
2021-10-0821 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #334 - 10.6.21 - Dana White should be shocked by Jon Jones' arrest, Anderson Silva, GSP, Cejudo, Ortega, Dean and moreMaybe it's time to book Henry Cejudo vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Finding fault with Chael Sonnen's idea that UFC keeping Jon Jones is the biggest punishment
Herb Dean's defense of not stopping the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega fight falls short
MMA media dropped the ball
Why did UFC release Anderson Silva, but not Georges St-Pierre?
Dana White should be surprised that Jon Jones was arrested for domestic violence - to say otherwise minimizes and normalizes Jones' arrest
2021-10-0620 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 38 Recap ShowUFC should not have been involved with NSAC instant replay in any way
Mark Smith and NSAC need to address the Egger vs Young stoppage
Why are Cormier and Fitzgerald so obsessed with the number of significant strikes?
Thiago Santos asking for a raise, not a good look for UFC
The show/win pay structure is broken
NSAC has the blueprint to write clear instant replay rules
Douglas Silva de Andrade had perfect timing
Jamie Mullarkey is worth watching
Karol Rosa was impressive
2021-10-0324 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #333 - 10.2.21 - Jon Jones, Joe Rogan, Weight Cutting, Jake Paul And MoreTake What Michael Bisping. Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier have to say about Jon Jones with a grain of salt
Aspen Ladd missed weight and I have all kinds of issues with what happened after that
Jon Jones avoiding alcohol is unlikely to solve whatever problems he has
What help have the UFC offered Jon Jones?
How the UFC can fix weight cutting and why it won’t do that
Jake Paul as a disruptive force in combat sport with his fight promotion company? I’m intrigued.
I do...
2021-10-0228 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 266 Results, Reaction, Recap and ReviewLet’s talk about “The Brian Ortega Line”
UFC 266 showed Joe Rogan should be replaced
Herb Dean and the cageside doctor did not watch out for Brian Ortega
Conor McGregor once agains shows he’s a sad man
Matthew Semelsberger is becoming a knockout artist
Nick Maximov is a young, developing fighter to watch
Jalin Turner showed he has a lot to offer and that he is someone who might be able to make a run in the UFC
Uros Medic didn’t do well in the face...
2021-09-2731 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #332 - 9.24.21 - Time For UFC To Cut Ties With Joe Rogan and MoreDana White dumps on Showtime while Drakkar Klose sits on the sidelines and the MMA media lets White slide
It’s time for the UFC to move on from Joe Rogan
Why I changed my mind about Nick Diaz fighting
Here’s hoping Robbie Lawler got paid for agreeing to rework his contract during UFC 266 fight week
Dana White has empty words for Georges St-Pierre ahead of his UFC Hall of Fame induction
2021-09-2425 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 266 Preview, Picks & PredictionsPreview, Picks and Predictions for the top three fights on the UFC 266 pay-per-view card
2021-09-2127 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #331 - 9.20.21 - Pennington' COVID Admission Should Be A Topic Of Discussion And MoreMichael Bisping is a UFC employee and his advice to current fighters is a conflict of interest
The UFC and Dana White need to answer what it did for Raquel Pennington while she was hospitalized with COVID-19 — If anything
Michael Bisping made it seem as if he was more than a replaceable part of the UFC when he fought — he wasn't
Everyone needs to give Anthony Smith some he respect — he's earned it
2021-09-2021 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #330 - 9.17.21 - Dana White Cowardly Boss, Joe Rogan Lies By Omission And MoreDana White as a cowardly boss
The UFC should set up a fund and/or grants to help fighters in need
Florida approved Evander Holyfield to box by the medical requirements, but those aren’t the only boxes that need to be checked
Joe Rogan lied by omission when threatening to sue CNN
2021-09-1723 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #329 9.14.21 - Conor McGregor Has a Bad Weekend and MoreConor McGregor used 9/11 as an excuse to promote Proper 12
Conor McGregor decides to get in a scuffle with Machine Gun Kelly
The World MMA Awards screwed up and so did The Mac Life
I say there’s a better than 50-50 chance we see Jorge Masvidal vs Jake Paul boxing match because Endeavor needs that free money
Let’s slow down on the Paddy Pimblett push
Jessica Andrade shouldn’t be shamed regarding Only Fans, UFC should be shamed for underpaying its fighters
2021-09-1423 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #328 9.7.21 - Dana White Is Not the Businessman Travis Browne Tries To Make Him Out To BeIntro
The Tough Business podcast interview with Dana White was embarrassing
Dana White thinks he doesn’t work for someone. He’s wrong
Dana White refers to UFC as “My business.” That’s not true
Dana White refers to UFC as “My company.” Again, that’s a no
Dana White says no layoffs during pandemic. Ignores that the fighters aren’t employees and that those fighters might not have earned a cent
Travis Browne tries to say Dana White kept food on tables of the fighters during the pandemic. That...
2021-09-0828 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 36 - Derek Brunson vs Darren Till: Results, Recap and ReviewIs the UFC allowing fighter sponsors?
Michael Bisping being Michael Bisping after Paddy Pimblett's win
Daniel Cormier jokes about his inability to score UFC fights correctly
Jack Shore played it "safe" and that might not sit well with the UFC
Julian Erosa got a good win
Molly McCann reminded fans why she is a popular fighter and ended a losing skid
Paddy Pimblett delivers in his UFC debut
Khalil Rountree gets a TKO win and fans, fighters and pundits clutch their pearls over a knee...
2021-09-0627 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #327 9.3.21John McCarthy sounds kind of like Dana White when giving advice to Gable Steveson
Dana White can’t help but put his foot in his mouth, even when he does the right thing
Colby Covington’s shtick is more important to him than improving as a fighter?
UFC tries to bully Al Iaquinta
Conor McGregor shows a shocking lack of self-awareness. Yes, even for Conor McGregor
Darren Till doesn’t make much sense when speaking about trash talking and toughness
2021-09-0328 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastJake Paul vs Tyron Woodley Fight Card Results, Reaction, RecapMontana Love was the star of the show
Jake Paul did not impress overall, but considering what he’s done in a short time, he deserves some leeway and respect
Jake Paul vs Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz or Conor McGregor? I’m not sure how those fights would work out for Jake Paul
It was the worst-case scenario for Tyron Woodley
Is Jake Paul going to keep the pressure on the UFC pay structure? I have my doubts
The legacy of Tyron Woodley and a question about why MMA seem...
2021-08-3120 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #326 8.27.21Miesha Tate on how she spent her pay before her recent fight
Darren Stewart floats the idea of a flat rate for all UFC fighters - I agree and I think it’ll bring better and more exciting fights
Sorry, Jake Paul, you are not affecting Dana White’s business, at least not right now
F*** Joe Rogan for suggesting and untested and unproven COVID-19 therapy
2021-08-3024 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 35 Reaction, Results and RecapDana White says TUF was a success, but did it add ESPN+ subscribers? That’s the big question
Would the UFC be doing a favor to Kevin Lee by releasing him?
Sam Alvey gets another shot in the UFC after an 0-6-1 run? Is it all about the money?
Robbie Lawler is ranked No. 15 in the official UFC welterweight rankings?
Chris Tognoni made the right call
Props to the UFC production team for the Giga Chikadze video
Mana Martinez overcomes a lot of adversity
Pa...
2021-08-3028 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #325 8.25.21What allowing just one fighter sponsor on the UFC fight kit could mean to the fighters and their income
Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has one regret about his UFC career and the role I think the UFC played
Alistair Overeem was a little too comfortable with a homophobic slur
Conor McGregor is living in the past
C’mon Now Paddy Pimblett, stop talking about Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dan Le Batard has a lot to say about UFC pay, ESPN, Dana White and fans
2021-08-2529 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 34 Results and RecapCongrats to the prelim fighters
Why the UFC needs to entice viewers with recognizable names
Ramiz Brahimaj dominates
Ignacio Bahamondes scores a KO of the year contender
William Knight might not need striking defense with the power he packs
Josiane Nunes didn’t care about height and reach
Brian Kelleher fights his fight
Austin Lingo shows that toughness and tenacity matter
Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval set a sickening pace
Pantoja calls out Brandon Moreno in a polite manner
Ja...
2021-08-2326 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #324 - 8.20.21Francis Ngannou is unhappy with the UFC
The top UFC heavyweights all seem angry — Is a change on the way?
Ciryl Gane tells us how much he made for UFC 265
Jared Cannonier vs. Kelvin Gastelum - Preview, prediction and pick
Man, F*** Joe Rogan: Anthony Jeselnik nails why Rogan — and others — need to shut up about cancel culture
2021-08-2029 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #323 - 8.18.21Kevin Holland gets a new deal, but the timing seems off
UFC has a great first half of 2021 — How did the fighters make out? Same as always, not well
Luke Rockhold speaks the truth about fighter treatment from UFC and Dana White
UFC rarely remembers the favors fighters have done for the promotion
Conor McGregor is not the needle mover he once was
2021-08-1823 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #322 - 8.16.21Sean O’Malley Might Be Hurting Himself in the Long Run
Fans Might Want To Consider That Fighters, Like Paige VanZant Are People. Not Just Entertainers
Did Ali Abdelaziz Work With the UFC in Getting Stevie Ray out the Door?
2021-08-1624 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #321 - 8.13.21MMA media lets Dana White slide on "apples and oranges" comment regarding interim heavyweight title vs. interim women's bantamweight title
McGregor is back on his BS, what will Dana White, UFC, ESPN and Disney do now that it's directed at a UFC employee
Jon Jones' team is making unforced errors and it might cost him
"Man, F*** Joe Rogan" - Rogan piles BS on top of rumors on top of assumptions and that is why he is a dangerous person
2021-08-1322 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #320 - 8.11.21Chad Mendes should have questions, not praise for the UFC
Some advice for Gable Steveson, including running from Ali Abdelaziz
Of course Michael Chandler wants Dustin Poirier to skip the title fight and wait for Conor McGregor
I still have questions about Manel Kape’s weight cut
Sean O’Malley learns a lesson via Sean Shelby
Lawrence Epstein pirating, YouTube and fighter pay
2021-08-1127 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 265 Reaction, Results and RecapUFC and Dana White ran over UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou during the UFC 256 PPV intro
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier mocks fighters who don’t hard spar to prepare for events
Chael Sonnen makes UFC and ESPN look bad during UFC 265 broadcast
This UFC prelim fight shows the stupidity of the UFC win/show pay structure
Jon Jones took an L at UFC 265
Dana White promotes Florida and Texas as locations for UFC events and refuses to say COVID-19
Max Kellerman brings a boxing argument to a UFC...
2021-08-0943 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #319 - 8.7.21Francis Ngannou finds out he might be the UFC champion, but he’s still not an essential cog in the UFC machine
Derrick Lewis does his best to shake up Ciryl Gane before UFC 265
UFC is setting up Jon Jones to be the fall guy
People still believe White is the mastermind behind FIght Island
Dana White steps around the question of fighter pay
MMA media fails to ask White about McGregor and the code of conduct
2021-08-0727 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #318 - 8.4.21Could a new deal for A.J. McKee begin a new era for Bellator?
An open challenge for Colby Covington
What’s going on with my UFC media credential application for UFC 265?
Khabib Nurmagomedov responds to Conor McGregor’s tweet, now will the UFC?
An update on Luis Pena’s court case
UFC should get involved with Cody Garbrandt’s weight cut
UFC 265 main event preview: Derrick Lewis vs. Cyril Gane
2021-08-0544 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 33 Recap, Review and WhatnotMMA fans won big on Saturday night with UFC Vegas 33 and Bellator 263
A little bit about the main event ad co-main event from Bellator 263
Sean Strickland - cooking meth in a trailer or in prison
Can the UFC gives us some clarity on COVID-19 protocols?
Nicco Montano comes in heavy - will UFC cut her?
UFC kind of enforces COVID-19 mask mandates
The jury is still out on Phillip Rowe after his win over the “tough” Orion Cosce
Zarrukh Adashev fought smart against Ryan Benoit
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2021-08-0233 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #317 - 7.30.21Sean O’Malley hangs out with a sex offender and a rat
Stipe Miocic is confused and unhappy
MMA doesn’t need to get involved in the Simone Biles conversation
Amanda Nunes and COVID-19 in UFC
Maybe Conor McGregor is just an asshole?
Kamaru Usman should sue the Carlos Mencia of MMA trash talk
World MMA awards have big problems including ignoring the biggest and best story in MMA
2021-07-3027 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #316 - 7.28.21Fix MMA pay and then worry about MMA judging
Stephen Thompson is unhappy about Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington
Sam Alvey’s UFC Vegas 33 fight is off - Alvey should be paid
Conor McGregor wears the dunce cap again
Faber vs Dillashaw
2021-07-2827 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 32 Recap, Review and WhatnotUFC matchmakers did Elise Reed dirty
UFC refers to T.J. Dillashaw doping as a “transgression”
UFC Jordan Williams shouldn’t need a sponsor for his insulin, UFC health insurance should cover that, but fighters don’t have health insurance
Judging shouldn’t be the main topic of post-event talk
Daniel Cormier had a rough night on the commentary table
Dominick Cruz wasn’t much better with his commentary
Diana Belbita uses superior striking to defeat Hannah Goldy
Sijara Eubanks makes 125 pounds and runs over Elise Reed
2021-07-2642 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #316 - 7.23.21Lightweight drama!
Gilbert Burns doesn’t agree with the boss
Dustin Poirier says that’s enough noise from you
UFC fighters, stop giving credit where it’s not deserved
Random thought
UFC Vegas 32 main event preview
2021-07-2325 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #315 - 7.21.21T.J. Dillashaw is back and he is not a martyr nor is he being put under the microscope
T.J. Dillashaw doesn’t get a pat on the back for doing what’s right
BKFC boss makes a dumb, sexist, homophobic and untrue statement
Things are heating up between Dan Hooker and Islam Makhachev
Greg Hardy gets smacked (again) by Tai Tuivasa
C’mon now Fox News, about that interview with Dana White
2021-07-2123 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC Vegas 31 RecapC’mon now UFC and NSAC, Joe Schilling is a corner?
Amanda Nunes is the best female athlete ever? No.
Women were welcomed to the UFC? C’mon now. Ronda Rousey was welcomed to the UFC, but women? No.
Malcolm Gordon looked good, Francisco Figueiredo has some work to do
Amanda Lemos impresses
Wallid Ismail cuts a promo
Daniel Rodriguez is someone to keep an eye on
Billy Quarantillo and Gabriel Benitez deliver in FOTN
Big bounce back performance from Rodolfo Vieira
Ma...
2021-07-1924 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #314 - 7.16.21It would be great to have a week break after UFC PPV events
Conor McGregor needs to show us his pre-fight injuires. If he just tells us, that’s making excuses
Conor McGregor seems to be living in an MMA Bizarro world
A reminder that the UFC and NSAC are not doing enough for fighters who tested positive for COVID-19
Ali Abdelaziz reminds us that he’s a bad person by hoping Colby Covington goes blind in his next fight…yeah, that’s what he said.
C’mon now Joe Schilli...
2021-07-1628 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #313 - 7.14.21Fox coverage of UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3
ESPN coverage of UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3
A deep dive into the ESPN interview with Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov’s admiration for Poirier’s mental growth
Nurmagomedov talks on “fake” McGregor’s focus on trash talk at UFC 264
Nurmagomedov on training year round vs “celebrity” fighter training
Nurmagomedov on money and fame showing who the real person is
Nurmagomedov on why the MMA community should not support McGregor
Nurmagomedov’s mother was one reason he did not delay the Gaethje...
2021-07-1436 minC'mon Now MMA PodcastUFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 RecapC’mon now, $75,000 fight-night bonuses are not going to break the UFC
Daniel Cormier’s button gives him fits
UFC stretches the truth in the UFC 264 Conor McGregor promo video
Conor McGregor didn’t originate the Billionaire Strut
Zhalgas Zhumagulov scores a nasty submission win over Jerome Rivera
Brad Tavares continues to stay relevant with a win over Omari Akhmedov
Jennifer Maia is a better striker than Jessica Eye
Dricus du Plessis blasts Trevin Giles
Ilia Topuria proves he’s a player with a win ov...
2021-07-1239 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #279 - May 3, 2021Today’s Topics:Illegal kick and what can be done in these situations Merab Dvalishvili impresses Sean Strickland had no reason to be disappointedGiga Chikadze deserves a step up in competitionThings to consider before giving Jiri Prochazka a title shot A one-sided beating doesn’t deserve “fight of the night”Nick Diaz’s manager is right, Khamzat Chimaev doesn’t deserve to fight Diaz or in my opinion doesn’t deserve to make his name off Diaz.Ion Cutelaba won’t be punished for sho...
2021-05-0323 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #265 - April 9, 2021Today’s Topics:UFC plans to enter NFT market after Francis Ngannou makes a chunk of change…of courseBellator repeats the errors of the UFC when it comes to promotional rankings Kevin Holland might want to yap and get Marvin Vettori fighting with emotionIs Dana White gassing up the bus to run over Kevin Holland?Ryan Bader vs Lyoto Machida Prediction & PickMarvin Vettori vs Kevin Holland Prediction & Pick Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should...
2021-04-0921 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #247 - March 11, 2021If you like what you read and/or see - Subscribe to the YouTube Page and check out some of the videos.Also feel free to contribute to my Patreon, which gets you early access to the newsletter and podcast…or you can subscribe to the Substack, if you’re feeling kind and you can follow me on Twitter.Today’s Topics:Just how much of a partner in Proper 12 is Conor McGregor’s manager? Good luck to Jon Jones who wants to get what he’s worth from the UFC Amanda Nunes...
2021-03-1126 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #244 - March 5, 2021If you like what you read and/or see - Subscribe to the YouTube Page and check out some of the videos.Also feel free to contribute to my Patreon, which gets you early access to the newsletter and podcast…or you can subscribe to the Substack, if you’re feeling kind and you can follow me on Twitter.Today's Topics:Megan Anderson, Casey Kenney and the silence from the UFCCody Garbrandt gets booted from Southwest AirlinesIs UFC 259 the end of the line for women’s featherweight? Three f...
2021-03-0520 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #243 - March 3, 2021If you like what you read and/or see - Subscribe to the YouTube Page and check out some of the videos.Also feel free to contribute to my Patreon, which gets you early access to the newsletter and podcast…or you can subscribe to the Substack, if you’re feeling kind and you can follow me on Twitter.Today's Topics:Dan Hardy and his possible comebackKhabib Nurmagomedov once again states he is retired, will Dana White finally accept that?Khamzat Chimaev, Dana White, Ramzan Kadyrov and how Chimaev is not be...
2021-03-0322 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #241 - February 26, 2021If you like what you read and/or see - Subscribe to the YouTube Page and check out some of the videos.Also feel free to contribute to my Patreon, which gets you early access to the newsletter and podcast…or you can subscribe to the Substack, if you’re feeling kind and you can follow me on Twitter.Today's Topics:What the Hell is Going on With the UFC's Deal With Venum? Dominick Cruz is Still On Pissed Off at Keith Peterson. If Cruz Hasn't Addressed the Athletic Commission It's Time To Let it...
2021-02-2614 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #239 - February 23, 2021Today’s Topics:Dana White gives Ottman Azaitar a second chanceKamaru Usman is critical of Colby Covington not fighting Leon EdwardsDerrick Lewis on Herb Dean being out of position Of course T.J. Dillashaw shouldn’t get an immediate title fightUFC uses Michael Chandler in a Black History Month video and that was an unforced error by the UFCDo you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gmail.com or c...
2021-02-2321 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #238 - February 19, 2021The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Today’s Topics:Chris Tognoni drops the ball Fighters who don't make it to the cage on fight night should get paid and Chas Skelly nails it in discussing short notice rebookingsJulian Erosa and was his stoppage win over Nate Landwehr the right call?Casey O'Neill looks excellent in her UFC debut against Shana DobsonTom Aspinall submits(!) Andrei ArlovskiPhil Hawes stil...
2021-02-2225 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #230 - February 5, 2021The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Subscribe to the YouTube Page as well, if you can…and check out some of the videos.Today’s Topics:UFC COVID-19 Cases Rise With Return From Fight Island Study on Early Weigh-Ins Conor McGregor is Making Excuses (Again) For His Loss To Dustin PoirierDo you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at tr...
2021-02-0513 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #229 - February 3, 2021The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Subscribe to the YouTube Page as well, if you can…and check out some of the videos.Today’s Topics:Calvin Kattar’s coach on why he didn’t throw the towel in Max Holloway fight and why I don’t agreeEdson Barboza is looking for a fight and he’s pretty salty that the UFC won’t give him the last fight on his UFC contract and it seems as if the...
2021-02-0320 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #227 - February 1, 2021The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Subscribe to the YouTube Page as well, if you can…and check out some of the videos.Today’s Topics:Kamaru Usman wants a rematch with Jorge Masvidal because he shattered his nose two weeks before their first meetingUFC fighters get six months suspensions after fights, why would the UFC, which served as the commission in Abu Dhabi, allow fighters to compete with broken noses before fights?What...
2021-02-0117 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #220 January 19, 2021Today's Topics:Max Holloway's performance and the possible advantage of no sparring Dana White: Drama QueenIs Khabib Nurmagomedov angling for a fight against Charles Oliveira? Calvin Kattar's nose is more important than his brain?Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gmail.com or contact me via ProtonMail at trent.reinsmith@protonmail.comSubscribe to the YouTube Page: Get full access to C'mon Now at cmonnow.substack.com...
2021-01-1925 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #206 December 21, 2020Today’s Topics:Dana White vacations while UFC fighters wonder if they're going to have a job and that's a huge FU to all the UFC fighters.The UFC's Greg Hardy experiment should not have happened. Will the UFC shut it down after Hardy's TKO loss at UFC Vegas 17.A look back at UFC Vegas 17. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gmail.com or contact me via secure messaging on Telegram at trentreinsmith or vi...
2020-12-2123 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #205 December 18, 2020Today’s Topics:Why is Dana White trying to talk Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement? Money, of course and that’s kind of a slimy move from White, but not a surprising one. I fear that Charles Oliveira is going to be a forgotten man in the UFC’s lightweight division.UFC Vegas 17 looks like a solid event. I discuss some questions I have about Saturday’s fight card.Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmit...
2020-12-1824 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #199 December 9, 2020Today’s Topic:Dana White has claimed that the greed of the fighters is what is hurting boxing. I don’t buy that, but I do think the greed of White and the UFC ownership group is costing the UFC as far as talent and quality goes. I also find White’s claim the UFC pay structure reflects the “real” world to be untrue. Let me explain. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gmail.com or contact me via secure...
2020-12-0916 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #191 November 26, 2020Today’s Topics:MMA fighters need to focus on getting paid when they negotiate a contract, not the level of competition, not the name of the promotion, not the title. The money is all MMA promotions offer, so get the most you can.UFC 257 could take place in Las Vegas at the Apex.Eleven of 22 media organizations who take part in UFC rankings have questions about them.Dana White seems to pay off Deiveson Figueiredo to take a short notice fight.Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA man...
2020-11-2717 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #188 November 22, 2020Today's Topics:The UFC 255 might have been fun for Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier might have been fun for them, but it was not enjoyable for those watching the pay-per-view event.Dana White once again oversteps his bounds by telling an independent contractor he won’t allow him to return to Brazil. White also ignores health and safety to make a UFC title fight with a quick turnaround.Why did the MMA media blow smoke up Dana White’s ass at the UFC 255 presser?The MMA media asked Dana White a so...
2020-11-2322 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #175 November 4, 2020Single focus today and that is how the UFC did Vince Murdock dirty on multiple fronts. The bigger story in all of this is that Murdock's story puts a bright light on how poor the UFC's health insurance plan (injury insurance) is for fighters who already earn so littleThe podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gm...
2020-11-0517 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #166 October 22, 2020Today's Topics:Leon Edwards became a guy "who will call us when he wants to fight," and the UFC timed its message perfectly (01:06) Tony Ferguson is fed up, but he's just going to be another example to the rest of the UFC roster.(06:13) When Dana White says Tyron Woodley is the most difficult fighter to deal with, it's a message to the rest of the UFC roster to shut up and eat whatever s**t the UFC feeds them with a smile. (14:05) The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subs...
2020-10-2318 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #163 October 18, 2020Tonight's Topics:Brian Ortega deserved a “Performance of the Night” Bonus at UFC Fight Island 6 and that is another reason the UFC bonus structure needs to be scrapped. (01:04)The UFC marketing for UFC 254 calls Khabib Nurmagomedov the “most dominant champion in UFC history.” Really? With two UFC title defenses? C’mon now, the UFC marketing doesn’t always have to have someone of something being the best in human history. (07:55)Neil Magny has his hand up, why isn’t he booked to face Khamzat Chimaev? (17:06)Did Jessica Andrade punch her ticket to a UFC title fi...
2020-10-1925 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #160 October 13, 2020Today’s Topics:The UFC needs to define what it is looking for when it comes to fight-night bonuses. You know, like every other sport or job does. (0:19)Could the UFC call Conor McGregor’s bluff and ask him why he’s using Dustin Poirier’s charity as a negotiating tool? “Hey Conor, how about you just give to charity without a threat?” (09:58) Knowing Conor McGregor is using the UFC and Dustin Poirier to train for a Manny Pacquiao boxing match in 2021. There’s a lot to think about here, especially the fact that the UFC will p...
2020-10-1423 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #154 October 5, 2020Today’s Topics:Listen to Artem Lobov. (0:48) Speaking of listening, Conor McGregor should not listen to Chael Sonnen (08:30) Why are people questioning Justin Gaethje’s confidence that he can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov? (14:33) Lance Palmer might sue PFL for its handling of 2020. (18:33) The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gmail.com...
2020-10-0628 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #151 September 30, 2020Today’s Topics:The story shouldn’t be about Israel Adesanya’s actions, but it should be about Paulo Costa and MMA’s culture of homophobia, sexism and racism. It’s time to look in the mirror and address the big problems. (01:12) The pressure Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier put on the UFC with their charity event seems as if it might have worked. We still need to find out about the money and the charity aspect. (09:03) If there is a loophole in UFC deals to allow “charity” events without UFC approval, expect that to get closed in a b...
2020-10-0125 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #150 September 29, 2020Today's topics:Conor McGregor goes over Dana White’s head and that was not a smart move.I think the charity event idea between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier was a smart move, but McGregor screwed that up by jumping to Disney.Did Jon Jones play things right and is he headed back to light heavyweight? Was that always the plan? Is Jones going to get himself Conor McGregor’s money?Israel Adesanya is a good teammate and How much did Zubaira Tukhugov and Ludovit Klein weigh when they checked in at UFC...
2020-09-3023 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #149 September 28, 2020Today's Topics:Colby Covington Fact Check. Covington spread “fake news” about Black Lives MatterColby Covington says he didn’t say anything racist, but he did.Paulo Costa and his manager are pretty steamed at Israel Adesanya.Don’t post, report or spread unverified UFC pay numbersIs the UFC’s acknowledgement of Hispanic Heritage Month just an empty PR ploy from Dana White and the UFC? And please, spare me the white history month questions. How Dana White uses the bully pulpit to attempt to intimidate the MMA media...
2020-09-2920 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #147 September 24, 2020Today's topics:MMA media messed up again by not pressing Dana White and giving him an out on Colby Covington. (01:18) What happened to Mike Perry getting the help he needed before he fights again? (08:10) Ryan Hall uses Hitler to make his point and that was a huge c’mon now. I get what Hall was trying to say, but Hitler was not the right person to use. Hitler is never the right person to use. A better example would have been California firefighters. (10:53) Spotify employees threaten to strike over Joe Rogan Experience and w...
2020-09-2528 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #146 September 23, 2020Today's topics: The MMA media could have done a more complete job of asking fighter’s about Colby Covington’s racist remarks at UFC 253 media day (00:58) Israel Adesanya comments on Covington and my thought. (9:46) Sijara Eubanks comments on Covington and my thoughts. (16:42) Hakeem Dawodu comments on Covington and my thoughts on his comments as well as closing thoughts on the media day. (26:22) The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Do you know someth...
2020-09-2434 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #141 September 16, 2020Today's TopicsDana White delivers a message to the UFC roster via Dustin Poirier, don’t try to get what you’re worth from the UFC.Hear me out, not only has Dana White disrespected Gerald Meerschaert, but he also disrespected Demian Maia.Some thoughts on later career Donald Cerrone.The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You ca...
2020-09-1717 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #123 August 23, 2020Today's topics: A note on my, let’s call it attitude, for lack of a better term and the fact that it actually does come from a good placeThings that chaffed my ass during the UFC on ESPN 15 broadcast (7:13)Dana White doesn’t know about Patricio “Pitbull,” but he does want to talk to the man “Pitbull” beat to become a two-division champ (20:00)How did the UFC handle the positive COVID-19 tests at UFC on ESPN 15 of a fighter and a member of the production crew? UFC needs to answer that to make every...
2020-08-2427 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #117 August 13, 2020Today's Topics: Dana White seems to be sending mixed messages after DWCS, also, no, turning around and fighting again right away is not “literally the best thing” fighters can do for themselves. Sean O’Malley should apologize to Megan Olivi (5:38) The artist the UFC worked with for the posters and other artwork for UFC 252 was paid and that’s great and I hope the UFC continues to use outside artists because it’s a win for everyone (9:34)Luke Rockhold is going to Luke Rockhold (13:35) Paige VanZant’s contract, is it really worth $1...
2020-08-1422 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #116 August 12, 2020Today's topics: Dana White sends one message after Max Rohskopf’s fight and the UFC sends another two months later by releasing the fighter. The second message is the one that will get through Where’s that Khamzat Chimaev fight (8:16)Why does the UFC fight highlights and explanations of fight clips being uploaded? It does help the UFC. The promotion needs to lose this antiquated way of thinking about its content (12:25)Is UFC paying for art and content from artists and fighters? It should be. (21:44)Speaking about Jorge Masvidal, the rema...
2020-08-1330 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #110 August 4, 2020Today's topics:John McCarthy and why oblique kicks should not be outlawed If the UFC is having such a great year, why is it stiffing fighters like Ed Herman? (9:24)Dana White stresses just how much Conor McGregor is retired (13:20) Hold on, is the UFC about to do the right thing when it comes to Khamzat Chimaev? (19:48)Using the new software today for the first time, so hopefully things are okay, I’ll try and sort it out better in the coming days, so just work with me, please. The...
2020-08-0524 min
C'mon Now MMA PodcastC'mon Now MMA Podcast #100 July 22, 2020Today’s topics:Daniel Cormier learns you need to be careful when you like things on social mediaCormier on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return to the octagon and Nurmagomedov’s message to Justin GaethjeWe’re back to zero transparency on the UFC rankings About that response to that tattooFighters shouldn’t feel obligated to learn EnglishThe podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out.Do you know something about UFC, USADA...
2020-07-2229 min
MMA Ratings PodcastTrent Reinsmith: MMA and The Industry vs The Media (MMA Ratings Interview Series #2)Trent Reinsmith joins Raphael to talk about his career in sports journalism, his budding content network C'mon Now, and why MMA pushes back against journalism so hard.
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2020-05-1646 min