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Cageside with John Morgan

Grind City Media

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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24:08

Henry Cejudo wants UFC support of college wrestling,...

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2025/03/26

The legendary “Triple C,” Henry Cejudo, spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan to recaps an incredible 2025 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships experience, including a moment for the ages with Wyatt Hendrickson scoring a massive upset over Gable Steveson.Cejudo, himself an Olympic wrestling gold medalist, also discusses the future of the sport and potential for growth, including a call for the UFC to bring wrestling to the Apex in Las Vegas. He also provides an update on his eye, which is still

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54:02

Wyatt Hendrickson takes down Gable Steveson; Sean...

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2025/03/24

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan relive the thrilling victory for Wyatt Hendrickson as he took down Gable Steveson in the heavyweight finals at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Sean Brady takes a giant leap forward towards a title shot with a fourth-round submission over former champ Leon Edwards. Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall is done but not done. All this and more. 0:00 – John Morgan is now CFFC General Manager4:08 – Wyatt Hendrickson defeats Gable Steveson in one of the most dramatic

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24:31

GLORY Kickboxing CEO bullish on U.S. growth: “This is...

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2025/03/20

GLORY Kickboxing CEO Marshall Zelaznik, a longtime UFC exec who was instrumental in the launch of UFC FIGHT PASS, spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan about the latest news involving the surging international promotion.In addition to the stacked “Last Heavyweight Standing” tournament, the organization has signed a broadcast deal with DAZN, is launching GLORY Underground in association with Jake Paul’s Betr, will return to the United States with a May 1 event in Miami, has started to leak details

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54:49

Is UFC heading to Netflix? Are pay-per-views done?...

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2025/03/17

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at some odd occurrences ahead of Marvin Vettori’s main event with Roman Dolidze before turning to the business of MMA and looking at the future of pay-per-view in the sport, and discussing where the UFC might end up when the promotion’s latest broadcast deal is announced.0:00 – Conor McGregor speaking at the White House5:33 – Yaroslav Amosov victorious at CFFC 1408:00 – How did Marvin Vettori walk to the cage without his cup?18:19 – UFC Fight

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16:15

Rade Opacic previews GLORY’s massive “Last...

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2025/03/12

Serbian heavyweight striker Rade Opacic recently departed ONE Championship in favor of GLORY Kickboxing, and he’s arrived just in time for the promotion’s “Last Heavyweight Standing,” a yearlong tournament that kicks off on April 5 at Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands. The field starts with 32 of the world’s best heavyweight strikers and will crown a winner at the end of this year.Ahead of the tournament launch, Opacic spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan about his decision to join GLORY, his

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64:34

UFC 313 recap: Magomed Ankalaev outpoints Alex...

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2025/03/10

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan both discuss the events that unfolded on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two watched UFC 313 from opposite sides of the cage and break down how Magomed Ankalaev was able to claim the UFC light heavyweight title from Alex Pereira. What comes next – and why is it very clearly a rematch? Justin Gaethje did Justin Gaethje things, and it’s time to go ahead and strap a rocket to Mauricio Ruffy and watch him rise. All this and more. 0:00 –

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11:50

King Green ‘not trying to be nobody else’ at UFC 313:...

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2025/03/06

With 12 years in the UFC, King Green has seen it all in the octagon, and yet he continues to perform in a way that is 100 percent his own. Ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena, Green spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan about his journey so far, and what still drives him more than 50 fights into his professional MMA career.

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57:24

UFC 313 preview: Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev,...

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2025/03/04

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look ahead to the upcoming UFC 313 pay-per-view and the main event of Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Where do the advantages lie for each fighter, and what should you look out for early in the fight? There’s a co-main event switch up, with Dan Hooker out and Rafael Fiziev stepping in on short notice to take on Justin Gaethje in a rematch.Are the oddsmakers right in having Justin Gaethje as the underdog? Why you should also tune in to this card with

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61:16

UFC Seattle: Song Yadong vs. Henry Cejudo recap,...

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2025/02/24

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a wild main event from UFC Seattle. Song Yadong takes a technical decision victory over “Triple C,” Henry Cejudo, in what many are calling a controversial ending to the fight. Was referee Jason Herzog correct in his handling of the situation? Ilia Topuria vacates his title and moves up to lightweight. Will he have to win a fight before challenging Islam Makhachev for the title? All this and more. 0:00 – Introduction1:50 – Is Song Yadong

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15:28

Aaron Pico wants UFC deal, for PFL to step aside:...

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2025/02/18

Longtime Bellator standout Aaron Pico has no desire to compete for PFL, and with his contract complete, he’s calling on PFL founder Donn Davis to grant him his outright release.Speaking with Grind City Media’s John Morgan, Pico says his lone interest right now is competing in the UFC, and he’d actually like to debut against No. 13-ranked featherweight Bryce Mitchell – though he’d be more than willing to face champion Ilia Topuria if that’s what the Dana White prefers.Before he can entertain those

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64:45

Henry Cejudo at UFC Seattle; Sean Strickland, Eric...

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2025/02/17

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview the headliner of UFC Seattle this weekend between Henry Cejudo and Song Yadong. Sean Strickland and Xtreme Couture MMA Coach Eric Nicksick make headlines after comments made by Nicksick on a podcast. Fair or foul? Conor McGregor guarantees he will fight in BKFC and even throws out some names. Is there any chance this will happen? All this and more.0:00 – Fighters to watch at Attitude MMA, Tuff-N-Uff8:44 – Insights and observations from Henry

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13:53

Henry Cejudo making title run with chip on shoulder:...

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2025/02/13

Former two-division UFC champion and Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo previewed his upcoming UFC Fight Night headliner with Song Yadong while speaking to Grind City Media’s John Morgan.Cejudo discusses the reason he simply couldn’t retire following a 2024 loss to Merab Dvalishvili, how ended paired with an opponent more than a decade younger, what’s fueling him in his final title run, and much more.Cejudo and Yadong serve as the main event of UFC Fight Night 252, which streams live on ESPN+ on

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53:52

Dricus Du Plessis is that guy, dominates Sean...

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2025/02/10

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 312, where Dricus Du Plessis defended his middleweight title in convincing fashion over the outspoken Sean Strickland. Who is next for Du Plessis, and why is it Khamzat Chimaev? Zhang Weili looks like an unstoppable force in the women’s straweight division as she batters Tatiana Suarez over five rounds. All this and more. 0:00 – Introduction, WWE Smackdown, and more5:01 – Eric was all wrong about Dricus Du Plessis14:23 – What makes “DDP”

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21:13

Patchy Mix previews Zhang Weili vs. Tatiana Suarez at...

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2025/02/07

Reigning Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix is in Australia for UFC 312, where his fiancée Tatiana Suarez is challenging Zhang Weili for the strawweight title. Mix discusses her preparation and offers his thoughts on the fight while speaking with Grind City Media’s John Morgan.Mix also explains his reasons for wanting a release from the Professional Fighters League, which acquired Bellator MMA but has not yet been able to schedule the promotion’s athletes for fights.0:00 - Introduction0:55 –

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61:41

Israel Adesanya goes down in defeat, Dricus Du...

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2025/02/03

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at this past weekend as Israel Adesanya went down in defeat to Nassourdine Imavov. Where does “Izzy” go from here, and did Imavov set himself up for a title shot? Looking ahead to UFC 312 and Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2. Who has the edge in the rematch, and what are the best paths for victories for each fighters? All this and more ...Timecodes0:00 - Introduction1:44 – Sergei Pavlovich win leaves heavyweight an absolute mess5:40 -

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62:49

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes – WHAT A FIGHT!!!...

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2025/01/28

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the “Fight of the Year” candidate of Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes at PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series. Was there any controversy in the decision? Additionally, there’s finally an opportunity to talk about the Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Merab Dvalishvilli fight at UFC 311, and the guys brought receipts! All this and more ...Timecodes0:00 – Introduction1:26 – Usman Nurmagomedov downs Paul Hughes in perhaps surprisingly competitive fight9:13

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61:57

UFC 311 breakdown: Islam Makhachev-Arman Tsarukyan,...

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2025/01/13

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down the main and co-main at UFC 311. Islam Makhachev is coming in as a huge betting favorite over Arman Tsarukyan, and the guys discuss why they feel this fight is way more competitive.Will this fight shake out the same way as their first meeting, or will things be different? Merab Dvalishvili looks to defend his title again Umar Nurmagomedov. Will Dvalishvili be able to weaponize his cardio and pace against Nurmagomedov like he has against all

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14:26

Eddie Alvarez slams Jeremy Stephens: ‘The fans are...

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2025/01/10

Combat sports legend and Philadelphia’s own Eddie Alvarez is predicting bad things for opponent Jeremy Stephens when the two meet in the main event of BKFC Knucklemania V on Saturday, January 25 at Wells Fargo Arena in “The City of Brotherly Love” and streaming live on DAZN.Ahead of that matchup, Alvarez joins Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, including the surprisingly tense buildup between the two veterans, and to discuss what the future holds for “The Underground King.”0:00 –

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57:17

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes reignites Khabib...

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2025/01/07

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan start 2025 by surveying the MMA landscape and seeing what the future might hold for the unified PFL and Bellator brands, the upstart Global Fight League, and of course the industry powerhouse that is the UFC.Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes looks like it might just be one of the best fights lined up for any promotion in January. Can the PFL and Bellator build momentuem from a matchup that is stirring old feelings from both Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor

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19:05

Robin Black previews “Dark Side of the Cage,” talks...

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2024/12/27

Veteran combat sports analyst and commentator Robin Black joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to help preview the upcoming series “Dark Side of the Cage,” which premieres January 8 on VICE TV, as well to discuss the continued growth of Karate Combat, Black’s own personal media channels, and more.Timecodes0:00 – Introduction1:20 – The evolution of Karate Combat, a combat sports alternative3:02 – The impact of “The Pit” on both striking and grappling5:38 – Tracking down stories for “Dark Side of the

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