Episodios

  • Dakota Ditcheva: Expect ‘same amount of violence, if not 10 times more’ at PFL Africa 1

    Dakota Ditcheva: Expect ‘same amount of violence, if not 10 times more’ at PFL Africa 1
    Jun 20 2025
    Undefeated 2024 PFL women’s flyweight champion “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces of the promotion and appears on a path to superstardom. After a brief hiatus, the 26-year-old finisher is set to return to action on Saturday, July 19, where she will take on Sumiko Inaba at the organization’s historic PFL Africa 1 event, which streams live in the United States on the PFL app from Cape Town, South Africa.

    Ahead of that matchup, Dakota spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan.

    0:00 – Reliving an incredible 2024 title run
    1:52 – “Bro, we’ve actually done it”
    2:24 – Shifting from a tournament run to PFL Champions Series
    5:10 – Breaking down Sumiko Inaba matchup, and full 2025 plans
    6:57 – Becoming a face of PFL MMA
    9:38 – Taking inspiration from teammate Kayla Harrison
    12:06 – “I’m getting in there the same amount of violence, if not 10 times more”
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    13 m
  • UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman is still the man; what happened with Rodolfo Bellato? | Cageside

    UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman is still the man; what happened with Rodolfo Bellato? | Cageside
    Jun 16 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC on ESPN 69 from Atlanta, where Kamaru Usman showed the world he is still at the top of the welterweight division. What are some potential upcoming fights for the former champion? Wild scene in the Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato fight. Real or Fake? Was the No Contest the right call? Eric’s experience in the PFL – and did he mess up? All this and more ...

    0:00 – Kamaru Usman delivers a vintage performance
    8:58 – Gauging Joaquin Buckley’s future
    13:39 – Was Rodolfo Bellator faking his injuries?
    21:19 – Should Paul Craig have been disqualified?
    25:57 – Malcolm Wellmaker is a star in the making
    28:00 – Eric breaks down his wild experience at PFL
    39:15 – Does the “ref cam” making an official’s job more difficult?
    46:29 – Looking ahead to a fun lineup at UFC Baku
    51:04 – Eric and John’s plan for International Fight Week
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    56 m
  • Kayla Harrison wants Amanda Nunes fight ‘to change the way people look at women’s MMA’ | Cageside 1 on 1

    Kayla Harrison wants Amanda Nunes fight ‘to change the way people look at women’s MMA’ | Cageside 1 on 1
    Jun 11 2025
    New UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has always wanted a chance to challenger herself against the consensus GOAT – and former teammate – Amanda Nunes. Now that the fight is a reality, Harrison tells Grind City Media’s John Morgan that she’s not just looking to elevate her own status with a win, but to raise the respect level of the women’s game as a whole.

    0:00 – ‘It definitely feels like I’m dreaming’
    3:02 – ‘Am I am who I say I am?’
    6:10 – ‘There’s not really a relationship now’ with Amanda Nunes
    10:25 – ‘I believe I’m the greatest fighter on the planet’
    11:59 – No timeline for Nunes fight – and no weight class preference
    15:32 – Snapping back to reality and realizing the greatest joy in life
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    18 m
  • UFC 316 recap: Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison look unstoppable

    UFC 316 recap: Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison look unstoppable
    Jun 9 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 316 and the dominant performances from Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison. Is there anyone that can stop “The Machine”? Harrison makes quick work of Juliana Peña and has a mega-fight with Amanda Nunes looming in the distance. How many more times can Harrison make the weight cut? Looking forward to Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley – what Usman will we see, and is the big betting line for Buckley fair? All this and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    1:22 – Merab Dvalishvili dominated, but Sean O’Malley still looked good
    5:42 – Breaking down “The Machine”
    15:22 – Just how good is Kayla Harrison?
    20:39 – Can Harrison keep making 135 pounds?
    23:48 – What went wrong for Patchy Mix?
    33:24 – Can Kamaru Usman upset Joaquin Buckley?
    41:01 – What fight at CFFC 143 got Eric in trouble at home?
    42:26 – Bilal Hasan looks special, and Eric discusses the stoppage
    49:07 – Chris Brown wins an interim title and is starting a feud with Kyle Daukaus
    53:49 – Eric on PFL duty this week
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    1 h
  • UFC 316 preview: Merab Dvalishvilli vs. Sean O’Malley 2, Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison

    UFC 316 preview: Merab Dvalishvilli vs. Sean O’Malley 2, Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison
    Jun 2 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview UFC 316, where Merab Dvalishvilli defends his title against “The Suga Show,” Sean O’Malley. Will the wholesale life changes for O’Malley pay dividends in this rematch or will Dvalishvilli’s relentless approach once again be too much? Julianna Peña defends her crown against the highly favored Kayla Harrison. How does this fight play out if Peña survives the first couple of rounds? Also, hear Eric’s wild story from the regional scene this past weekend, and get a quick preview of CFFC 143. All this and more.

    0:00 – Introduction
    1:23 – Eric’s wild adventure in Arkansas
    19:25 – A quick rant on the “Unified Rules” of MMA
    23:28 – Maycee Barber an incredibly late scratch against Erin Blanchfield
    33:26 – Previewing Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2
    42:49 – Is Julianna Peña being overlooked against Kayla Harrison?
    51:24 - Looking at the rest of UFC 316
    59:51 – Previewing CFFC 143, and Eric’s incredible Michelle Waterson story
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Manel Kape chose UFC 317 rather than wait for title: ‘I take the risk and I fight’ | Cageside 1 on 1

    Manel Kape chose UFC 317 rather than wait for title: ‘I take the risk and I fight’ | Cageside 1 on 1
    May 20 2025
    UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan and said he could have chosen to sit on the sidelines and wait for a title shot but instead elected to compete against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 on June 28 in Las Vegas as part of International Fight Week.

    Kape explains why his belief in his skills led him to take the fight rather that sit back and wait for the winner.
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    11 m
  • Michael Morales is the real deal; breaking down Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria feud

    Michael Morales is the real deal; breaking down Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria feud
    May 19 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Moragn react to a dominant Michael Morales over Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 256. Additionally, which side are you taking in the ongoing Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria chatter? Previewing an incredible weekend in Atlantic City with FURY Professional Grappling 13 and CFFC 142. All this and more.

    0:00 – Michael Morales is the real deal
    7:24 – Welterweight division now looking awfully stacked, so what’s next?
    14:22 – Why the UFC Apex is here to stay
    27:08 – Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria are still talking - will they fight?
    32:44 – Do we need to see Sean Strickland vs. Belal Muhammad?
    36:53 – Looking at the opening line for Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria
    43:20 – Breaking down FURY Professional Grappling 13 and CFFC 142
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    51 m
  • UFC 315 recap: Jack Della Maddalena is your new welterweight champion

    UFC 315 recap: Jack Della Maddalena is your new welterweight champion
    May 12 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 315, where Jack Della Maddalena battered and bruised Belal Muhammad. Was something off with Muhammad, or is “JDM” simply that good? Valentina Shevchenko beats the odds and defends her title in impressive fashion. Who’s next for Shevchenko – and can anyone deny Natalia Silva? Jose Aldo calls it a career after a very hard-fought loss to Aiemann Zahabi. All this and more.
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    1 h y 1 m
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