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Cageside with John Morgan is a weekly video podcast that will breakdown and preview everything in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, including hard hitting interviews by some of the...
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Cageside with John Morgan is a weekly video podcast that will breakdown and preview everything in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, including hard hitting interviews by some of the biggest stars in the sport. John Morgan is an award winning journalist and is widely regarded as the best MMA insider in the world.
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Cageside with John Morgan
Cageside with John Morgan
Jake Paul downs Mike Perry, call out Alex Pereira, UFC 304 preview: Edwards vs. Muhammad
22 JUL 2024 · On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at Jake Paul’s sixth-round TKO victory over Mike Perry and discuss why everyone should stop hating on “The Problem Child” and start giving him a little bit of credit. Looking forward to Saturday’s UFC 304 headliner between champion Leon Edwards and challenger Belal Muhammad. Does this fight have fireworks or dud written all over it? Can Curtis Blaydes drag Tom Aspinall into deep water? This weekend, it’s CFFC 133 for John, and “Big John McCarthy’s COMMAND training for Eric. All this and more...
0:00 – Introcduction
2:20 – Jake Paul scores a dominant TKO win over Mike Perry
4:31 – The chief misconception regarding BKFC’s link to boxing
11:32 – Jake Paul’s team continues brilliant approach to matchmaking
16:03 – Here’s why you should be cheering for Jake Paul
21:59 – Jake Paul on target – sort of – with calling out Alex Pereira
25:19 – Why Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad could be incredibly boring
31:53 – Despite the concern, why intrigue is still high at UFC 304
40:53 – Breaking down interim champ Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes
49:30 – Previewing a stacked pay-per-view, including King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett
56:47 – Breaking down CFFC 133 in Tampa
1:00:17 – Eric lays out his plans for referee training in Las Vegas
Abdul Razak Alhassan says Cody Brundage wanted easy way out: “Let’s run it back” | Cageside 1 on 1
15 JUL 2024 · UFC middleweight Abdul Razak Alhassan nearly scored a spectacular first-round finish at UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver, but referee Dan Miragliotta ultimately declared the matchup with Cody Brundage to be a no contest after a few strikes were deemed to have landed illegally to the back of the head.Alhassan recounts the action with Grind City Media’s John Morgan, discusses his hopes for resolution and a possible rematch, reveals the source of his clear fight-week emotion that stemmed from a harrowing brush with the criminal justice system, and more.
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0:00 – Introduction
1:13 – Brundage was “trying to get an easy way out”
3:16 – “Let’s run it back so I can f-cking put a f-cking hole in his face”
5:08 – Is there a need for a rule change on illegal blows?
5:53 – Alhassan asking UFC to review his compensation for the performance
7:29 – “I’ve wished death so many times I cannot even tell you”
10:22 – Alhassan details the price of fame and the mistakes that led to being falsely accused
14:40 – “We’re getting in there Saturday if we have to”
Mike Perry ‘here for the violence’ against Jake Paul: ‘I’m going to hurt him’ | Cageside 1 on 1
9 JUL 2024 · BKFC superstar and 15-time UFC veteran “Platinum” Mike Perry faces infamous YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the main event of “Fear No Man” on Saturday, July 20, live on DAZN pay-per-view from Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Ahead of that matchup, Perry joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, which Perry believes he will be ending in violent fashion.
0:00 – “I’m here for the violence”
1:41 – Explaining Jake Paul’s switch from Mike Tyson to Mike Perry
4:22 – Gloves or not, “My favorite thing to do is to box”
6:27 – “If you’re not taking punches, then you should shut your (expletive) mouth”
9:38 – “I’m trying to put my knuckles through the glove into Jake’s teeth”
12:14 – A one-off return to the octagon for the UFC’s upcoming Sphere event?!?
13:45 – “Mike Perry going to knock out Jake Paul for the world to see, baby”
Dan Ige vs. Diego Lopes at UFC 303 explained; will ‘50K’ fight at Sphere next? | Cageside 1 on 1
1 JUL 2024 · Dan Ige was one half of the co-main event of UFC 303, but that hardly tells the full story of how he stepped into a fight with Diego Lopes on just a few hours’ notice. Ige talks to Grind City Media’s John Morgan about the experience, which started on a massage table and ended him receiving a standing ovation from the crowd at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.Featuring a cameo from former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, Ige relives the wild day and takes a look to the future, which could involve a fight at the UFC’s Sphere event in September, while also trying to put a historic night into perspective.
0:00 – Introduction
1:34 – Ali Abdelaziz’s frantic question: “You want to fight tonight?”
7:06 – “Be on Las Vegas Blvd. and Silverado Ranch at the Shell station in 30 minutes”
9:13 – Setting the standard for short-notice fights with “absolute legend” Diego Lopes
11:35 – “I would do it a million times”
12:58 – Looking forward, and getting some love in a Sean Strickland cameo
UFC 303 reaction: Alex Pereira vicious – Jon Jones next? Diego Lopes, Dan Ige both BMFs | Cageside
1 JUL 2024 · On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at an absolutely chaotic UFC 303. Alex Pereira once again walks away with a vicious KO victory and sets himself up for a heavyweight run. Could Jon Jones be in his future, perhaps as soon as November at Madison Square Garden? Diego Lopes and Dan Ige should just get BMF belts right now after doing most fighters simply wouldn’t. Ian Garry shows his fight IQ by edging our Michael “Venom” Page, and will Conor McGregor fight at Sphere in September? All this and more...
0:00 – Introduction
1:12 – How was Dan Ige able to fight Diego Lopes on just a few hours’ notice?
7:41 – Lopes deserving of massive credit as well
15:52 – Does Ige take a fight at Sphere or stick with a return on July 20?
18:32 – Alex Pereira absolutely sensational in dominant win over Jiri Prochazka
22:42 – Magomed Ankalaev up next – or is he?
27:28 – Pereira destined for heavyweight move - and perhaps Jon Jones
36:48 – Laying out the case for November at Madison Square Garden
40:47 – Was Ian Garry vs. Michael “Venom” Page a good decision?
51:12 – Danny Barlow vs. MVP on the horizon
53:41 – Is Conor McGregor fighting Michael Chandler at the UFC’s Sphere event?
1:02:30 – Weekend plans and Fourth of July celebrations
Ian Machado Garry ‘stung’ Conor McGregor not at UFC 303, and ‘levels above’ MVP | Cageside 1 on 1
26 JUN 2024 · As an Irishman, Ian Machado Garry grew up idolizing countryman Conor McGregor, so the chance to share the main card at UFC 303 with the former two-division champion felt like a dream come true. Unfortunately, injury forced McGregor out of the contest, but Garry will still appear opposite Michael “Venom” Page.
It’s a key matchup at 170 pounds, but the No. 7-ranked Garry believes he is simply the technically superior fighter and will prove it Saturday night in an event that airs live on ESPN+ pay-per-view from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Ahead of the matchup, Garry spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan.
Conor McGregor makes waves, Dana White responds; UFC on ABC 6 recap; UFC 303 preview
24 JUN 2024 · On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a masterful performance by Robert Whittaker and an overall good show at UFC on ABC 6. Conor McGregor goes viral – but not in a UFC cage – when he attends an event with rival promotion Bellator in Ireland. Meanwhile, Dana White responds without responding in Saudi Arabia. We offer a UFC 303 breakdown and what fights we are looking forward to on International Fight Week, as well. All this and more...
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0:00 – Introduction
1:14 – Robert Whittaker shines in tough spot in Saudi Arabia
9:10 – What’s next for Whittaker, UFC middleweight title picture?
17:32 – Sergei Pavlovich suffers devastating loss
20:13 – Alexander Volkov coming for Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall next?
28:01 – Kelvin Gastelum not going to get another shot at welterweight
30:09 – Jason Herzog, Marc Goddard face criticism after UFC on ABC 6
42:50 – Conor McGregor makes waves at Bellator event in Ireland
47:51 – Dana White offers telling response post-fight
55:54 – UFC 303 preview
1:02:37 – Breaking down Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2
Renato Moicano: Conor McGregor with ‘trolling of the century’ of Michael Chandler | Cageside 1 on 1
18 JUN 2024 · No. 10-ranked UFC lightweight Renato Moicano believes it might be time for Michael Chandler to move on from Conor McGregor or risk a very unfortunate outcome – though “Money” admits it’s probably not an easy decision to make. Check out the full conversation with Grind City Media’s John Morgan after the two worked alongside each other to broadcast CFFC 132 and CFFC Muay Thai 2 this past weekend.
0:00 – Introduction
0:51 – Advice for teammate Emily Martins following shocking CFFC 132 loss
2:44 – Discussing a potential FURY Professional Grappling match with Pat Sabatini
3:36 – Recapping UFC 300 win over Jalin Turner
4:18 – Michael Chandler has a tough decision to make but may need to move on
6:39 – Chandler “doesn’t want that smoke” from Moicano
6:58 – Robert Whittaker getting “very, very tough fight” in Ikram Aliskerov
9:31 – “Show Me the Money” podcast planning a visit to CFFC 133 in July
Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler off UFC 303; Khamzat Chimaev and Jamahal Hill out, too
17 JUN 2024 · On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan unpack a busy week in massive cancellations on major upcoming UFC events. Khamzat Chimaev is out, and on just nine days’ notice, Robert Whittaker takes on the 15-1 Ikram Aliskerov at UFC on ABC 6 in Saudi Arabia. Conor McGregor is injured, and now the main event for UFC 303 is the rematch of Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka, with a co-main event of Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes. All this and more...
0:00 – Introduction
2:09 – Breaking down Tatsuro Taira’s win over Alex Perez
11:08 – Khamzat Chimaev out at UFC on ABC 6
15:52 – Robert Whittaker is a fighter’s fighter for taking on Ikram Aliskerov
24:35 – UFC 303 a different card without Conor McGregor – but is it better?
30:50 – Jamahal Hill out, but could he be next?
33:24 – What to expect in Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka rematch
37:38 – Is it time for Michael Chandler to move on from McGregor?
40:49 – What’s at stake in Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes?
48:53 – Should Greg Hardy stop fighting?
50:52 – Recapping an incredible CFFC 132 event
Vicente Luque dreamed of Nick Diaz fight: ‘He knows how to bring an extra spice’ | Cageside 1 on 1
4 JUN 2024 · UFC welterweight Vicente Luque was just as surprised as everyone else when he was offered a fight with Nick Diaz, but the two will now meet in a five-round affair at a UFC Fight Night event on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
With the booking official, “The Silent Assassin” spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan about how the fight came together, what he’s expecting in facing the longtime superstar, and more.
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0:00 – Introduction
0:57 – How did this fight come together?
1:58 – Does the five-round matchup favor either man?
3:45 – The challenges of fighting in Abu Dhabi
6:13 – How do you prepare for this version of Nick Diaz?
9:14 – Fun fight aside, how important is a win?
11:10 – Is Nate Diaz still a potential future target?
Cageside with John Morgan is a weekly video podcast that will breakdown and preview everything in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, including hard hitting interviews by some of the...
show more
Cageside with John Morgan is a weekly video podcast that will breakdown and preview everything in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, including hard hitting interviews by some of the biggest stars in the sport. John Morgan is an award winning journalist and is widely regarded as the best MMA insider in the world.
show less
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