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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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11:45

Kayla Harrison dream scenario: Break Ketlen Vieira,...

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2024/08/30

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time PFL champion Kayla Harrison previewed her upcoming appearance at UFC 307 with Grind City Media’s John Morgan.While Harrison is scheduled to face No. 2-ranked contender Ketlen Vieira at the event – which takes place October 5 in Salt Lake City – she is willing to step in against women’s bantamweight champ Raquel Pennington or former titleholder Julianna Peña at any point on fight week, including fight night. In fact, Harrison says she’d be willing to face

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16:29

Gilbert Burns says end nearing, still has title...

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2024/08/27

With 10 years in the UFC, top-ranked welterweight contender Gilbert Burns knows the end of his career looms large on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean his title aspirations have lowered one bit. Ahead of his September 7 headliner with Sean Brady, “Durinho” spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, talk the UFC welterweight title picture, his time left in the sport, and more.0:00 – Introduction1:19 – Competing in the UFC Apex for the first time since 20212:30 – Big month for

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57:21

Caio Borralho arrives with latest win; rating the UFC...

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2024/08/26

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible performance from Caio Borralho in his convincing win over Jared Cannonier, as well as noting a few other amazing performances at UFC on ESPN 62.Additionally, in a rare off-week for the UFC, the guys look ahead to the most anticipated matchups of the promotion’s upcoming schedule, including Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307, Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway at UFC 308, and

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59:44

Dricus Du Plessis reigns supreme at UFC 305; Dan...

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2024/08/19

On this episode Eric McMahon and John Morgan take a deep dive into an amazing championship fight at UFC 305 between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya. Does “DDP” get the credit he deserves? Does he really get as tired as he looks, and what does the future hold for both him and Adesanya? A judge is removed from his duties after a crazy 30-27 scorecard. Should more commissions hold judges accountable in real time? All this and more.0:00 – Introduction2:09 – Was the breakdown of Dricus Du Plessis

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63:12

UFC 305 predictions: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel...

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2024/08/12

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down one of the most anticipated grudge matches in recent memory, with the main event of this week’s UFC 305 featuring middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis vs. former titleholder Israel Adesanya in Perth, Australia.Additionally, the guys take a quick look at the rest of the card, including a heavyweight banger between Tai Tuivasa and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, before discussing the PFL’s massive announcement of an October 19 pay-per-view featuring

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10:25

PFL’s Kevin Pease: “I’m here for money and...

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2024/08/07

Memphis’ own Kevin Pease joins Grind City Media’s John Morgan following a victory in his Professional Fighters League debut. “Sweet Peas” earned a hard-fought decision win over Nick Meck at 2024 PFL 7 on August 2, and the four-time CFFC veteran recaps his big-show debut, overcoming adversity along the way, and what comes next for the undefeated welterweight prospect.0:00 – Introduction0:31 – From unrealized CFFC title shot to PFL debut2:02 – “If I get out of this round, I’m going to f-cking get this

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15:41

UFC champ Belal Muhammad chasing GSP: “I want to be...

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2024/08/06

In his first interview since returning to the U.S. after a surprise trip to Abu Dhabi, new UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad discusses his UFC 304 win over Leon Edwards, his experience on UFC on ABC 7, taking the loang road to the UFC title, his pursuit of Georges St-Pierre’s longstanding records, and much more, while speaking with Grind City Media’s John Morgan.0:00 – “I’m still Belal. You can call me that.”0:56 – On beating Leon Edwards: “I told you so”3:08 – A last-minute trip to Abu

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53:19

Umar Nurmagomedov cements title shot; looking to...

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2024/08/05

On this episode, Eric McMahon and JohnMorgan look back at UFC on ABC 7 from Abu Dhabi, where Umar Nurmagomedov cemented his spot as the next in line for the bantamweight title after an impressive all-around performance against Cory Sandhagen. The legend Tony Ferguson retires – or did he? Mackenzie Dern looks impressive in yet another win – is she now more than just a jiu-jitsu fighter? Looking forward to UFC 305 with Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. Is “DDP” just trolling Adesanya at this

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52:22

Tom Aspinall is that guy – does Jon Jones want to...

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2024/07/29

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan discuss the aftermath of UFC 304. Belal Muhammad is now UFC welterweight champion after scoring a unanimous decision over Leon Edwards, but who will he face in his first defense – and is Dana White happy to have a new titleholder?Meanwhile, Tom Aspinall is an absolute star in the making and has a very simple request for Jon Jones. Will it be answered? All this and more...0:00 – Introduction1:15 – Belal Muhammad overdelivers in UFC 304 title win5:31 –

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13:11

Danny Barlow promising UFC success with Memphis...

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2024/07/24

UFC welterweight Danny “LeftHand2God” Barlow took a break from a friend’s wedding to speak with Grind City Media’s John Morgan about his UFC debut, recovering from a broken arm, returning to action at UFC on ESPN 61 on Aug. 10 in Las Vegas, Uros Medic withdrawing from the matchup, and much more – including why he’s always quick to shout out his hometown of Memphis and so proud to represent his community.0:00 – Introduction0:38 – UFC debut “bigger than I could ever imagine”1:22 – On fighting with a

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69:48

Jake Paul downs Mike Perry, call out Alex Pereira,...

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2024/07/22

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

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16:17

Abdul Razak Alhassan says Cody Brundage wanted easy...

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2024/07/15

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

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14:23

Mike Perry ‘here for the violence’ against Jake Paul:...

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2024/07/09

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 Perry4:22 – Gloves or not, “My

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17:06

Dan Ige vs. Diego Lopes at UFC 303 explained; will...

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2024/07/01

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

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63:39

UFC 303 reaction: Alex Pereira vicious – Jon Jones...

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2024/07/01

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

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4:23

Ian Machado Garry ‘stung’ Conor McGregor not at UFC...

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2024/06/26

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+

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69:22

Conor McGregor makes waves, Dana White responds; UFC...

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2024/06/24

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...Timecodes0:00 – Introduction1:14 – Robert

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10:18

Renato Moicano: Conor McGregor with ‘trolling of the...

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2024/06/18

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 – Introduction0:51 – Advice for teammate Emily Martins following shocking CFFC 132 loss2:44 –

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57:05

Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler off UFC 303; Khamzat...

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2024/06/17

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 – Introduction2:09 – Breaking down Tatsuro Taira’s

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13:12

Vicente Luque dreamed of Nick Diaz fight: ‘He knows...

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2024/06/04

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.Timecodes0:00 – Introduction0:57 – How did this fight come together?1:58 –

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