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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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65:09

Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev, Max Holloway and more –...

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2024/12/23

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan take advantage of the brief UFC off-season to discuss the matchups they’d most like to see booked in 2025.Who should Jon Jones fight next? What’s going on with middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis? Is there a spot on the UFC roster for Patricio “Pitbull” Freire? Islam Makhachev, Belal Muhammad, Kayla Harrison, Justin Gaethje – all this and more ...Timecodes0:00 – Zippy, the extra special elf3:33 – The flyweight matchup that already got made: Brandon

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12:07

Manel Kape: Israel Adesanya caught Kai Kara-France’s...

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2024/12/21

UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan to recap his incredible UFC Tampa win over Bruno Silva, his thoughts on his new spot at No. 6 in the official UFC rankings update, his conversations with UFC CEO Dana White, teases what’s coming next, and more.0:00 – Was UFC Tampa Manel Kape’s best performance ever?1:23 – UFC, Dana White “going to give me what I want”4:20 – Kape rules out trilogy bout with Kai Asakura5:13 - What in the world is going on with Israel

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62:19

Joaquin Buckley bloodies Colby Covington, Cub Swanson...

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2024/12/16

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap UFC on ESPN 63 from this past weekend. Joaquin Buckley looked spectacular in his main event vs. Colby Covington – but could Covington have turned it around heading into rounds 4 and 5? What is next for both headliners? Meanwhile, the 41-year-old legend Cub Swanson does it again with a walk-off KO in the co-main event. Is this his last fight? Looking ahead to next year’s first pay-per-view with Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan and Merab

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14:46

Tatiana Suarez on title shot vs. Zhang Weili, UFC...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/12/12

Ahead of her UFC 312 title shot against current champion Zhang Weili, No. 1-ranked strawweight contender Tatiana Suarez joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to discuss the journey she’s faced ahead of this long-awaited title fight, preview the much-anticipated matchup, and discuss her preparation for the event, which takes place Feb. 9 at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia (and airs one day earlier in North America).

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62:24

UFC 310 results: Alexandre Pantoja, Shavkat Rakhmonov...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/12/09

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap a fun UFC 310 pay-per-view from Las Vegas. Alexandre Pantoja remains the dominant flyweight champion after beating two-time Rizin FF champion Kai Asakura. What is left for Pantoja at 125 pounds? Shavkat Rakhmonov was heavily tested in a high-level matchup vs. Ian Machado Garry. Even in defeat, Machado Garry should have earned everyone’s respect. Bryce Mitchell does Bryce Mitchell.All this and more. 0:00 – Iowa dominates at CFFC Match Day3:41 –

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13:04

Michael Chiesa on UFC 310, more: I want my whole life...

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2024/12/03

Longtime UFC welterweight contender Michael Chiesa admits his fighting career was likely hanging in the balance ahead of his August win over Tony Ferguson, but that’s no longer the case heading into his UFC 310 clash with Max Griffin.Ahead of Saturday’s event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Chiesa spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, discuss his continued passion for fighting even as his analyst career continues to thrive, break down a key welterweight matchup between

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58:48

Dakota Ditcheva is PFL’s new star; UFC 310 sneaky...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/12/02

On this episode, Eric McMahon and and John Morgan look back at a spectacular victory for Dakota Dicheva this past weekend for PFL. What is next for this rising superstar? Plus, it’s UFC 310 fight week, and the guys are more excited than most about this sneaky good card. Flyweight champ Alexandre Pantoja may not be fighting a household name, but that doesn’t mean that Kai Asakura doesn’t have one-punch knockout power. Shavkat Rakhmonov is a big favorite heading into his matchup with Ian Machado

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16:21

Cody Durden bringing all the smoke to UFC 310: ‘I’m...

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2024/11/25

UFC flyweight contender “Custom Made” Cody Durden is fired up ahead of his UFC 310 clash with Joshua Van and told Grind City Media’s John Morgan to expect fireworks from start to finish.Durden and Van will collide at UFC 310, which takes place December 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.Ahead of the fight, Durden recounts his incredible “Performance of the Night” win in September, what he thought of Van asking for this fight, earning his Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, training with UFC

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54:44

Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira next? No,...

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2024/11/18

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan reflect on an incredible Jon Jones win at UFC 309, and perhaps an unfortunate final sendoff for Stipe Miocic. What is motivating Jones now? Will it be Alex Pereira, or could a Tom Aspinall fight deliver the type of cash “Bones” wants to take the matchup?Plus, the guys talk about the predictable matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson that streamed live on Netflix and wonder why so many people had issues understanding what was going to

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12:59

Brandon Davis previews Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA title...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/11/12

Mississippi’s Brandon Davis earned his way into the UFC on the first season of Dana White’s Contender Series and went on to fight nine times in the promotion’s famed octagon. Now, he’s headlining Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9, which takes place Friday, November 15, from Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum and streams live on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel.“Killer B” joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup with Randy Costa, a rematch from the UFC which

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71:52

Stipe Miocic disrespected before facing Jon Jones at...

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2024/11/11

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan take an intense look at UFC 309's headliner, where reigning heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces the man with the record for most UFC heavyweight title defenses, Stipe Miocic, including why previews of this matchup have been unfairly dismissive.What comes next if Jones wins? Should it be Tom Aspinall or Alex Pereira? What kind of chaos would ensue of Miocic can pull off the upset? Plus, there are some other intriguing fights, as well, and Eric and John

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15:05

Jason Knight ‘last of a dying breed,’ wants big...

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2024/11/07

Nine-time UFC veteran has long been known as one of the most exciting athletes in combat sport, and he returns to action next at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9, which takes place Friday, November 15, from Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum and streams live on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel.“The Kid” joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, discuss a challenging road in his post-UFC career, explain why he continues to fight despite working full-time, as well, and much

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61:01

Brandon Moreno looks spectacular; Jon Jones vs. Stipe...

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2024/11/04

On this episode, Eric McMahon and Jon Jones look back at UFC Fight Night 246 and Brandon Moreno’s spectacular performance. Is a title shot next, or perhaps a No. 1 contender title eliminator fight?Erin Blanchfield gets the biggest win of her career, taking out former champ “Thug” Rose Namajunas. It’s only two weeks until UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, and what could really be on the line in the main event? All this and more.0:00 – From CFFC Match Day to FURY Professional Grappling2:30 – Measuring

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71:14

UFC 308: Ilia Topuria thrills, Khamzat Chimaev rolls,...

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2024/10/28

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the undisputed, undefeated Ilia Topuria and his spectacular knockout of Max Holloway. How high is the ceiling for Topuria, and is Holloway’s next move back to 155 pounds?Khamzat Chimaev dispatches of Robert Whittaker in round 1 of their co-main event scrap. Will Chimaev get the next crack at the UFC middleweight title, and does Dricus Du Plessis have the secret sauce to take Chimaev’s “0” away? All this and more.0:00 – UFC 308 delivered on

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12:30

Frankie Edgar previews UFC 308, Iron Army Academy...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/10/23

UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to discuss life as a UFC Hall of Famer, his growing gym at Iron Army Academy and a weekend celebration, preview this weekend’s UFC 308 headliner, look ahead to Division I college wrestling visiting New Jersey on November 17, and more.0:00 – Joining the UFC Hall of Fame1:58 – Champ and the Tramp Podcast3:51 – Growing the Iron Army Academy and the value of martial arts6:04 – Previewing the opening celebration on Saturday, October

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67:04

Francis Ngannou heroic in PFL win; UFC 308 preview...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/10/21

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the incredible scenes that unfolded at “PFL: Battle of the Giants,” including a powerfully emotional win for Francis Ngannou over Renan Ferreira in Saudi Arabia. The two also discuss where Cris Cyborg stands in the all-time GOAT talk, before it’s time to begin looking forward to Saturday’s UFC 308 event in Abu Dhabi.Can Ilia Topuria retain his featherweight title over the legendary Max Holloway? Is Robert Whittaker the man to finally derail

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18:24

Champ Belal Muhammad not defending against Shavkat...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/10/18

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is set to face undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 on December 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With that main event announced this week, Muhammad joins Grind City Media’s John Morgan to talk life since winning the belt in July, his willingness to take on an undefeated challenger, the success of Chicago’s Valle Flow Striking Academy, his plans to get on an Alex Pereira schedule of fighting, and more.0:00 – Hanging out with Jelly Roll in Chicago2:07 –

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57:19

Brandon Royval makes case for belt, Francis Ngannou...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/10/14

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible performance from Brandon Royval and discuss what it means for the UFC’s flyweight division. How far did Tatsuro Taira’s stock fall in defeat?Additionally, the two look ahead to this weekend’s big PFL pay-per-view, where Francis Ngannou finally returns to the cage to take on Renan Ferreira. Are the betting lines for this one a little shocking?We’re also just a little more than a week away from Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway and Robert

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47:45

UFC 307 highlights: Alex Pereira batters Khalil...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/10/07

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down UFC 307 from Salt Lake City Utah, where Alex Pereira retained his light heavyweight title in fun fight vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. Is “Poatan” now in the conversation for best combat sports athlete of all time? Also, who is next for Pereira? Could he challenge either Jon Jones or Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight title? Julianna Peña takes a controversial decision over Raquel Pennington, but the guys both agree it wasn’t a robbery. All this and

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10:38

Kayla Harrison: Julianna Peña ‘going to find...

Cageside with John Morgan ·

2024/10/07

Two-time Olympic gold medalist, two-time PFL champion, and current top-ranked UFC contender Kayla Harrison joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to recap her hard-fought win over Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307, react to Julianna Peña’s razor-thin win over Raquel Pennington to claim the UFC women’s bantamweight title, as well as Peña’s post-fight callout of Amanda Nunes, and more.Harrison makes it clear she wants to fight for a title next, but she’s not yet convinced that champ Peña is going to be quite so

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