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EP. 55 Benson Henderson Gloves & Roses

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:40 GMT

In this “Gloves & Roses” episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, we take a look at the career of Benson Henderson, one of the greatest Lightweight fighters of all time. We'll discuss his rise to prominence in the WEC, his two reigns as UFC Lightweight Champion, and his retirement from MMA in 2023.

Henderson was a well-rounded fighter with excellent cardio and the ability to adapt to his opponents. He was also a fan favorite due to his exciting fighting style and his humble personality.

In this episode, we'll also talk to some of Henderson's former opponents, favorite fights, etc.

Here are some of Benson Henderson's career highlights:

WEC Lightweight Champion

UFC Lightweight Champion

Fight of the Night (5 times)

Submission of the Night (1 time)

Performance of the Night (1 time)

So if you're a fan of MMA or just want to learn more about one of the greatest fighters of all time, then this is the episode for you.

Listen now to learn more about Benson Henderson's legacy.

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EP. 54 Nick Diaz Gloves & Roses

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:30:20 GMT

On this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock are giving flowers to Nick Diaz.

Nick Diaz, people! We're talking about a stand-up guy, a real warrior in the MMA world. He's been in the game since 2001, putting it all on the line every single time he steps into the cage. This ain't no walk in the park, folks. This is a man with a 26-10 professional MMA record, always willing to throw down with the best.

Diaz started this journey back in '01 against Mike Wick, putting a stamp on his career from day one. Let me tell you, there ain't no easy matches in this game. He's taken on the likes of Robbie Lawler, Anderson Silva, Georges St. Pierre, and Carlos Condit. Each of these fights was a test, a chance to prove his worth. Did he back down? Never. That's not the Diaz way.

We're talking about a man with a heart of a lion. Diaz ain't playing games. He's got a finish rate of 81% - 13 wins by knockout, 8 by submission, and 5 by decision. That's what I call versatility.

Now, let's rewind the clock to 2004. UFC 47. Diaz vs Lawler. Diaz drops Lawler in the second round. That win wasn't just a victory; it was a message to the world that Diaz was here to stay1. Fast forward to 2021, Diaz and Lawler run it back. This time, Lawler gets the W, but Diaz showed his heart, standing toe-to-toe with Lawler.

Then we got UFC 183. Diaz vs Anderson Silva. A fight that goes the distance, only to end in a no contest. But Diaz, he showed his heart in that fight. He stood up against one of the best in the game and held his own.

Diaz's story ain't about the wins or losses. It's about “the fight in the man”. He's got that warrior spirit, that never-back-down attitude that makes him a true legend of the sport. His journey is a testament to what it means to be a fighter: to keep standing, keep fighting, no matter what.

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EP. 53 Takanori Gomi Gloves and Roses

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:45:55 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss Takanori Gomi.

Takanori Gomi, also known as "The Fireball Kid," is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who was born on September 22, 1978, in Kanagawa, Japan. He began his professional MMA career in 1998, and quickly made a name for himself as a skilled striker with knockout power in both his punches and kicks.

Gomi competed in various MMA organizations throughout his career, including Shooto, PRIDE, and the UFC. He was a former Shooto lightweight champion and won the PRIDE lightweight championship in 2005 by defeating Hayato Sakurai.

Throughout his career, Gomi was known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power, with 13 of his 35 wins coming by knockout. He had notable wins over fighters such as Jens Pulver, Tyson Griffin, and Duane Ludwig.

Gomi retired from MMA in 2018 after a long and successful career. He left behind a legacy as one of Japan's greatest MMA fighters and a fan favorite for his exciting fighting style and willingness to engage in stand-up battles.

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EP. 52 Robbie Lawler Gloves & Roses

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:30:24 GMT

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock gives flowers to Robbie Lawler.

Robbie Lawler is an American professional mixed martial artist who has been competing since 2001. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion, former EliteXC Middleweight Champion, and has formerly competed in Strikeforce, PRIDE, and the IFL. Known for his aggressive fighting style, Lawler is the only fighter to have won three consecutive "Fight of the Year" awards from Sherdog and MMA Fighting.

Lawler was born in San Diego, California. He moved to Bettendorf, Iowa, at the age of ten to live with his father, who served in the Marines. Lawler began training in taekwondo at the age of eight, picking up karate two years later. Lawler attended Bettendorf High School where he received All-State honors in wrestling and All-Conference in football².

Lawler was taken under the wing of Pat Miletich when he was 16 years old and began training with Miletich Fighting Systems. Lawler made his professional debut in 2001 and won his first four career fights all by TKO/KO.

Lawler (as of this writing) has a record of 29 wins and 16 losses with 21 wins by knockout and 1 win by submission. He has also had 12 first-round finishes.

Robbie Lawler is an American professional mixed martial artist who has been competing since 2001. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion, former EliteXC Middleweight Champion and previously he has competed in Strikeforce, PRIDE and IFL. Known for his aggressive fighting style, Lawler is the only fighter from Sherdog and MMA Fighting to win Fight of the Year three years in a row.

Laura was born in San Diego, California. At age 10, he moved to Bettendorf, Iowa to live with his father, who served in the Marine Corps. Lawler began training in taekwondo at the age of eight and took up karate two years later. Lawler attended Bettendorf High School and won all-state honors in wrestling and all-conference honors in soccer².

When Lawler was 16, he was taken under Pat Miletich’s wing and began training at Miletich Fighting Systems. Lawler made his professional debut in 2001, winning all of his first four bouts by TKO/KO.

Lawler (as of this writing) has a record of 29-16, with 21 wins by knockout and one win by submission. He also has 12 first-round finishes.

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EP. 51 Rory MacDonald Gloves & Roses

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 09:30:07 GMT

On this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock give flowers to recently retired MMA Vet Rory "Red King" MacDonald.

Rory MacDonald is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Prior to signing with the PFL, MacDonald competed for Bellator MMA, where he was a Welterweight World Champion. He has been a professional competitor since 2005 and made his name in MMA as a top competitor and title contender in the UFC.

MacDonald was born on July 22, 1989 in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada. He started his training with David Lea at the age of 14 and his fight team Toshido Fighting Arts Academy out of Kelowna, British Columbia. He made his professional debut at the age of sixteen, winning in the 1st round by submission via rear-naked choke.

MacDonald then moved to 2–0 by winning his King of the Cage (KOTC) debut. He won a fight in Rumble in the Cage and then signed exclusively with King of the Cage. He signed with the UFC after gong undefeated in KOTC and compiling a record of 9-0. Shortly after he began training at Tristar gym with GSP (Georges St-Pierre).

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EP. 50 Jon "Bones" Jones The GOAT?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:48:15 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock discuss whether Jon "Bones" Jones has officially become the GOAT. Jon "Bones" Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. Born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York, Jones displayed remarkable athleticism from a young age. He began his martial arts journey in high school, where he excelled in wrestling and earned a state championship.

Jones made his professional MMA debut in 2008, and his immense talent was immediately apparent. Displaying an exciting and unorthodox fighting style, he quickly made a name for himself in the MMA world. With a combination of striking, grappling, and submissions, Jones showcased a well-rounded skill set that left opponents struggling to find a weakness.

In 2011, at just 23 years old, Jones became the youngest UFC Light Heavyweight Champion in history after defeating Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. Jones' reign was marked by an impressive string of title defenses against formidable opponents, including Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Lyoto Machida, and Rashad Evans.

During his illustrious career, Jones has set numerous records, including the most title defenses in the light heavyweight division and the longest unbeaten streak in UFC history. His accomplishments have earned him widespread recognition, including numerous Fighter of the Year awards and consistent appearances on pound-for-pound rankings.

And now he can add two division UFC Champion to his resume!

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EP. 49 Wanderlei Silva Gloves & Roses

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:30:26 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the career of MMA great Wanderlei Silva. Wanderlei Silva is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who is best known for his time competing in the Pride Fighting Championships, where he was the middleweight (205 lbs) champion. Silva is known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power, earning him the nickname "The Axe Murderer".

Silva made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1996 and quickly gained recognition for his exciting and violent fights. He became a star in Japan’s Pride organization, where he had some of the most memorable fights of his career. Silva was involved in several classic battles, including a four battle sequence with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and two fights with Mirko Cro Cop. He also had memorable wins over top contenders such as Kazushi Sakuraba, Dan Henderson, and Ricardo Arona.

Silva is considered one of the all-time greats in mixed martial arts and decided to lay his gloves down in 2018 with a professional record of 35 wins and 14 losses.

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EP. 48 MMA vs Boxing Who's Better!

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:30:47 GMT

On the latest installment of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock are joined by TJ to delve into the ongoing debate of MMA versus boxing and which combat sport reigns supreme. This topic has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly with the trend of retired MMA fighters crossing over to boxing. The rise of YouTube personality Jake Paul, who has defeated numerous retired MMA fighters in the boxing ring instead of facing promising young boxers, has been a prominent example of this trend.

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EP. 47 ONE Championship Open Grand Prix

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:30:29 GMT

Welcome to the latest episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, where DC and Lock discuss ONE Championship's big announcement for the Muay Thai arm of its combat sports promotion. The President and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, recently revealed plans for a 16-man Muay Thai Grand Prix with a $1 million prize. The tournament will be open weight, meaning fighters of all sizes and weights are welcome to participate. This event promises to be one of the greatest Muay Thai Grand Prix events in modern combat sports, featuring some of the best strikers from around the world. With ONE Championship's current Muay Thai titleholders, Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Joseph Lasiri, and Tawanchai PK.Saenchai, this tournament is sure to be an epic battle that will take Muay Thai to the next level. Tune in to our podcast to hear more about this thrilling event.

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EP. 46 Urijah Faber Gloves & Roses

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:30:00 GMT

This is another Gloves & Roses episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast. In this episode DC and Lock will be discussing Urijah Faber, also known as "The California Kid". He is a retired American mixed martial artist and former World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight champion. Throughout his career, Faber established himself as one of the top bantamweight fighters in the world, known for his quick striking, slick submissions, and charismatic personality.

Faber made his professional debut in 2003 and quickly rose to prominence, winning his first seven fights in impressive fashion. He won the WEC featherweight title in 2006 and successfully defended it multiple times, earning him a reputation as one of the top fighters in the lighter weight classes. After the WEC was purchased by the UFC, Faber continued to compete in the UFC's bantamweight division and retired in 2019 with a record of 35 wins, 11 losses.

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EP. 45 Anthony “Rumble” Johnson Gloves & Roses

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:30:59 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock give flowers to Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson competed in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions. He began his professional MMA career in 2006 and quickly made a name for himself as a powerful striker with knockout power. He had notable wins over top fighters such as Ryan Bader, Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira. Johnson was a two-time title challenger in the light heavyweight division of the UFC, but was never able to capture the belt. Unfortunately he passed away on November 13, 2022 at the young age of 38.

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Year End 2022 Predictions 2023

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock welcome back TJ, Holaday, and Arik to the show. They discuss the 2022 MMA Awards, notable fights from 2022, and who the UFC Champs will be in 2023.

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EP. 43 Jon Fitch Gloves & Roses

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:30:39 GMT

In this episode of The Fatboy MMA podcast, DC and Lock give roses to Jon Fitch. Jon Fitch is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division. He is best known for his time with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Fitch had a successful career in the UFC, amassing a record of 26-7-1 and becoming known for his formidable grappling and ground control. He was a top contender in the welterweight division for many years and was known for his gritty and determined style. Fitch's career highlights include challenging former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre for the UFC Welterweight Title, as well as victories over notable opponents such as Diego Sanchez and Thiago Alves. Fitch retired from MMA in 2020 with a professional record of 32-7-2.

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EP. 42 UFC 281 Israel Adesanya vs Alex Pereira

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock discuss the outcome of Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya vs Alex “Poatan” Pereira, as well as the rest of the UFC 281 Card.

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EP. 41 Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs Jake Paul

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the boxing match between Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs Jake Paul. They also discuss UFC Fight Night 231 Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen.

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EP. 40 UFC 280 Oliveira vs Makhachev

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of the DC and Lock (with special guest TJ) discuss UFC 280 Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev. They also discuss the matches between Sterling vs Dillashaw and O'Malley vs Yan.

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EP. 39 Jake Paul MMA

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the possibility of Jake Paul going to MMA.

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EP. 38 UFC 279 Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss UFC 279 Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson. They also discuss the matchup between Khamzat Chimaev def. Kevin Holland.

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EP. 37 Bo Nickal vs Donovan Beard DWCS

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss Dana White’s Contender Series season 6 week 10. This week saw 5 fighters get UFC contracts, including 3x Penn State NCAA National Champion wrestler Bo Nickal.

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EP. 36 Melvin Manhoef Gloves & Roses

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this podcast episode DC and Lock introduce a new segment called Gloves & Roses. Gloves & Roses is a segment to give flowers to fighters whom we’d like to highlight for their career achievements, but they don’t fit into the Fallen Goat Series.For our first Gloves & Roses episode, we’ll be discussing Melvin Manhoef and his kickboxing and MMA career.

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EP. 35 Melvin Manhoef vs Yoel Romero

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the upcoming fight between Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero in Bellator. They also discuss past UFC fights between Stephanine Egger vs Mayra Bueno Silva, Jamahal Hill vs Thiago Santos, and Geoff Neal vs Vicente Luque.

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EP. 34 Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the recent interview Caesar Gracie did, where he discussed Nick Diaz’s second fight with Robbie Lawler in the UFC. They also discuss Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson’s KO victory over Adriano Moraes in ONE Championships, and Ciryl Gane’s KO win over Tai Tuivasa.

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EP. 33 Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:53:43 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock talk about the upcoming rematch between UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, and challenger Leon Edwards.

They also discuss Khamzat Chimaev being the number 1 contender if he’s able to get past Nate Diaz.Finally they talk about the upcoming Bare Knuckle match between Bellator’s Michael “Venom” Page and “Platinum” Mike Perry.

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EP. 32 Nate Diaz VS Khamzat Chimaev

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the upcoming UFC fight booked between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev. We also discuss Charles Oliviera vs Islam Mackichev, and Frankie Edgar’s announced retirement.

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EP. 31 Alistair Overeem vs Badr Hari 3

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss Alistair Overeem vs Badr Hari 3 in Glory Kickboxing. Overeem and Hari are 1 and 1, with both fighters having a knockout win over the other.

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EP. 30 Show Some Love to the Trainers!

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss and give appreciation to combat trainers and pad holders. We talk about Floyd Mayweather Sr, Roger Mayweather, Eric NickSick, Greg Jackson, Mike Winklejohn, Rafael Cordeiro, and Trevor Whitman to name a few.

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EP. 29 The New UFC Bonus Structure - UFC 275 Post Fight

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the UFC’s Fighter Bonus structure. In a recent article former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold said the fighter bonuses should be $200,000.

We also discuss UFC 275 Teixeira vs Prochazka. This card also had Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenco vs Talia Santos, and Weili “Magnum” Zhang vs Joanna Jedrzejckyk.

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EP. 28 UFC Grudge Match Rules

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock welcome returning guest Holaday to the podcast. We talk about a possible UFC rule change for “Grudge Matches”. What could make them more exciting for the fans?Also we talk about the possible clash between UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis "The Predator" Ngannou and newly retired boxing Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury. What should the rules be? Could we see both a boxing and MMA fight between the two? Why is Fury training with Nick Diaz?

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EP. 27 What's Next for Holly Holm?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock talk about Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm's most recent loss to Ketlen Vieira. What does this mean for Holly’s career path? What should she do next? Should she go back to boxing?We also discuss Anderson “The Spider” Silva’s most recent exhibition boxing match against Bruno Machado. Is a fight with Jake Paul up next?

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EP. 26 The UFC New Lightweight Landscape. UFC 165 lbs Division?

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the controversy for UFC 274, the Lightweight landscape, and a possible 165 lbs division. Recently Charles Oliviera missed Championship Weight, in what would have been his second title defense. He faced Justin Gaethje, who he was able to submit in the first round.

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EP. 25 Volk The GOAT? What's up with UFC Welterweights?

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcome Arik back to the show. They discuss the current UFC Welterweight landscape and why it seems the top 10 aren’t fighting each other. Also they talk about the possibility of Alexander Volkanovski being the GOAT of the UFC’s featherweight division.

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EP. 24 Has MMA Entered Into A New Era?

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:48:13 GMT

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the different eras of MMA. They go over changes in rules, promotions (UFC, Pride FC, Strikeforce, etc), and styles of fighting (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, etc). Then they debate what era we are currently in and whether we’re currently entering into a new era. This is great for both the MMA newcomer and the person that’s been watching from UFC 1.

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EP. 23 Bring Back Old School UFC

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:31:44 GMT

In this episode of The Fatoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcomes "The Duke" from Say Hello To The Bad Guy Podcast. We talk about old MMA rules, past fighters, and things we mis from the early days of MMA and the UFC.

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EP. 22 UFC 273 Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the recent event UFC 273 Volkanovski vs The Korean Zombie. We also talk about the return of Henry Cejudo and Jon "Bones" Jones vs Stipe Miocic.

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EP. 21 Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko Fallen GOAT

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the career of Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko. Fedor is a Russian Mixed Martial Artist that was once regarded as the best fighter in the world. Now, you rarely hear his name mentioned in the “Greatest Of All Time” (GOAT) or even greatest heavyweights conversation.

Should he still be in those conversations? Why did he fall from grace?

Take a listen and we’ll give you our opinions!

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EP. 20 We’ve solved the Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz Dilemma!

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, we talk about what’s next for Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. We go through tho possibility for next fights with names like Khamzat Chimaev, Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman, Jorge Masvidal, and Charles Oliveira.

We also talk about the options for Nate Diaz leaving the promotion, since he’s asked to be released by the UFC.

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EP. 19 DJ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson Fallen GOAT

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 01:30:00 GMT

This episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast will be for our Fallen GOAT series. DC and Lock will discussing DJ Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson. Mighty Mouse was the UFC Flyweight (125 lbs) Champ, and is the current ONE Championship Flyweight (135 lbs) World Grand Prix Champion.

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EP. 18 Is Meisha Tate's move to Flyweight (125 lbs) a good move?

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock talk about Miesha Tate’s move to the Women’s Flyweight division (125 lbs). Miesha returned to the UFC last year after an almost 5 year retirement, to go 1-1 at 135 lbs.

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EP. 17 Is Wrestling Having A Resurgence In MMA?

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock welcome Tyler on the show to discuss wrestling in MMA.

Wrestling in MMA seems to be up and down. On minute you have a ton of wrestlers pop up on the seen, the next minute everybody’s a striker... Are we seeing a big re-emergence of wrestling into MMA?

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EP. 16 (Part 2) Men's MMA Pound for Pound Unfinished Business

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:30:00 GMT

PART TWO! In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcome back TJ and Holaday for part 2 on the Men’s MMA Pound for Pound list.

On the first episode (“Let's Talk About Men's MMA Pound for Pound List (P4P)”) it seems like a lot was left on the table. We try to keep each episode around an hour for easy listening. However, it was clear by the end of the first episode, a part 2 was greatly needed....

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EP. 15 Let's Talk About Men's MMA Pound for Pound List (P4P)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The fatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock welcome TJ and Holaday to talk about the Men’s MMA Pound for Pound list. We’ll look at and review both the UFC and Sherdog’s P4P lists. And also provide each of our own top 10 lists.

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EP. 14 Ronda Rousey Fallen GOAT

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:30:00 GMT

Although Rounda Rousey isn’t known as The GOAT in Women’s MMA today, that wasn’t always the case. In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock take a look back on Ronda Rousey’s MMA career, and her once GOAT status. Ronda Rousey was a major catalyst catapulting women’s MMA into the accepted household status we know it as today.

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EP. 13 Amanda Nunes Leaving American Top Team (ATT)

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and guests TJ and Arik discuss Amanda Nunes leaving ATT (American Top Team). ATT has been where Amanda has trained for the last 7 years. Under the ATT banner she has won and defended the UFC women’s Bantamweight & Featherweight titles.

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EP. 12 Gervonta “Tank” Davis Going to MMA

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock discuss Boxers looking to move over to MMA. On a recent podcast Gervonta “Tank” Davis mentioned wanting to eventually have a MMA fight. We took a journey down the path of history to look at past boxers that made the crossover to MMA.

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EP. 11 The Best Division In The UFC

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock discuss which is the best division in the UFC (both current and historically).

We look at talent, dept, match-ups, and more.

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EP. 10 Spectacle Boxing

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock talk about the recent crossover boxing matches between MMA fighters and Boxers. This episode was recorded before the second boxing match between Tryon Woodley and Jake Paul.

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EP. 09 BJ Penn Fallen GOAT

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

This episode is a part of our Fallen Goat Series. In this episode, Lock and DC talk about the career of MMA fighter and UFC veteran, BJ “The Prodigy”Penn. Many newer fans to MMA may not understand the love older fans have for BJ Penn, particularly when looking at his MMA record. This wasn’t always the case. Not only was Bj Penn a pioneer in the sport, he held many early records in both MMA and Brazilian Jiu jitsu (BJJ). Listening to this episode will help shed light on why BJ Penn was once in the GOAT conversation!

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EP. 08 Year of the Return

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:38:11 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock discuss some of the veteran fighters that came back to MMA this year. Some of those fighters include Miesha Tate (UFC), Nate Marquardt (Titan/ XMMA), Nick Diaz (UFC), and Fedor Emelianenko (Bellator).

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EP. 07 Amanda Nunes #3 Pound for Pound?

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode we invited returning guest TJ on for a new segment we're doing called "Make Your Case". Amanda Nunes recently lost her UFC Women’s Bantamweight (135 lbs) title to Juliana Pena. After the loss, Nunes dropped to #3 in the women’s UFC P4P rankings.DC, Lock, and TJ discuss whether they find the drop warranted, and where they think she should be.

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EP. 06 Frank Mir

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock talk about the MMA career, and recent boxing exhibitions of Frank Mir. Frank Mir is a former two time UFC Heavyweight Champion, winning the title at just 25 years old.

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EP. 05 UFC 269 Oliveira-Poirier & Pena-Nunes

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

It this episode DC and Lock welcomes a special guest. Bugs from Say Hello To The Bad Guy Podcast joins us to discus UFC 269's main and co-main events. The main event was Charles Oliveira vs Dustin Poirier for the UFC Lightweight Title. And the co-main event wah Amanda Nunes vs Julianna Pena for the Womens Bantamweight Title.

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EP. 04 New vs Old

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock discus the possibility of an old school MMA fighter competing in today’s MMA. Are there any fighters from 15-20 years ago that you believe in their prime, could compete today?

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EP. 03 Thug vs Bullet

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 13:43:42 GMT

In this episode DC and Lock talk about two possible ufc match-ups. The first being women’s Strawweight Champion Rose “Thug” Namajunas vs women’s Flyweight Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko. And a possible match-up between Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler.

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EP. 02 Jose Aldo 135 Bantamweight

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:44:52 GMT

In this episode we talk about Jose Aldo's move to the UFC's bantamweight division (135). How has 135 fair for him? Can he make a title run? Who are his toughest matchups?Listen for our opinions!

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EP. 01 Jose Aldo Fallen GOAT

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:04:13 GMT

In this episode we talk about Aldo's career and his fall out of the MMA GOAT conversation.

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FatBoy MMA Podcast Intro

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 03:44:26 GMT

DC and Lock talk about the new FatBoy MMA Podcast, topics they will cover, and the reason for starting the podcast.

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