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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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53:01

Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown; UFC 327...

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2026/04/06

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event and the always likable Renato Moicano spoiling the coming out party of Chris Duncan – then taking it personal. Looking forward to UFC 327 and Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. All this and more ...0:00 – Renatio Moicano is the gift that keeps giving7:54 – Is Chris Duncan a cautionary tale of too much, too soon?12:34 – Ethyn Ewing is a star on the rise16:27 – Tommy

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56:08

Joe Pyfer joins elite, Alexa Grasso delivers scary...

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2026/03/30

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a thrilling UFC Seattle event, where Joe Pyfer vs. Israel Adesanya played out exactly as the boys had predicted. Alexa Grasso delivered one of the scariest MMA finishes you’ll ever see, and Mike Beltran’s veteran skills were on display. Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan is a perfect example of UFC’s current matchmaking strategy. A quick look ahead to a stacked UFC 327 show an incredible lineup. All this and more ...0:00 – Joe Pyfer takes a

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60:41

Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer preview; Ronda Rousey...

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2026/03/24

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from London. Does Movsar Evloev finally get his shot, or does Jean Silva have something to say about that? Looking ahead to UFC this weekend from Seattle, is this Joe Pyfer’s breakout moment, or will Israel Adesanya prove once again why he is widely considered the middleweight GOAT? Is Ronda Rousey helping or hurting herself going after the UFC? All this and more ...0:00 – How do you score Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy?7:13

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51:58

UFC’s best card of the year; Harry Hardwick’s jaw;...

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2026/03/16

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Mogan look back at what is the UFC “Card of the Year” so far. Kevin Vallejos continues to impress with another first-round TKO, this time over the vet Josh Emmett. Marwan Rahiki and Harry Hardwick go to absolute war, ending with a corner stoppage due to a very badly broken jaw. Looking ahead to UFC from England and the announcement of Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry on Netflix. All this and more ...0:00 – Kevin Vallejos dominates Josh Emmett4:05 – Eric’s regret from

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62:22

UFC White House card: Hit or miss? UFC 326 recap |...

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2026/03/09

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap a wild weekend in the world of combat sports. The UFC’s White House card was revealed – is it a hit or a miss? What was the fight that dropped out, and do you believe Jon Jones was never going to be on the card? Charles Oliveira dominates Max Holloway at UFC 326 en route to becoming the new BMF champion. All this and more ...0:00 – Was Jon Jones the fighter that fell off the UFC White House card?8:31 – Is Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje the right

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53:33

Arman Tsarukyan not helping his case; Jon Jones to...

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2026/03/02

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible weekend of action, including Lone’er Kavanagh’s big win over Brandon Moreno in Mexico, as well as a few other standout performances from the card, while also discussing the madness that unfolded at Real American Freestyle 06 and what it means for Arman Tsarukyan and his shot at a UFC title moving forward. The guys also look forward to this weekend’s UFC 326, where BMF champ Max Holloway takes on Charles Oliveira, and lay out what lies

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52:08

Sean Strickland earned shot at Khamzat Chimaev; Ronda...

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2026/02/23

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap Sean Strickland’s brilliant UFC Fight Night victory in Houston and lay out the reasons he’s likely next for middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev. After discussing the rest of the night’s standout performances, the pair also previews the UFC’s trip to Mexico City and breaks down the surprise announcement that Ronda Rousey is returning to face Gina Carano on Netflix. Also, did the UFC do Bruce Buffer dirty? All this and more ...0:00 – Celebrating U.S

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53:50

UFC, PFL, CFFC and LFA made for a great weekend of...

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2026/02/09

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from the Meta Apex, where Mario Bautista shined bright over Vinicius Oliveira. The PFL was in Dubai, and Usman Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight world title. Where does Usman sit in the overall lightweight MMA rankings? Looking ahead two weeks to Sean Strickland vs. Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez. All this and more ...0:00 – CFFC 150 review6:25 – LFA provides Eric with an MMA first10:01 – Mario Bautista shines in breakout win

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61:15

Alexander Volkanovski cruises to win at UFC 325, but...

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2026/02/02

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible performance from Alexander Volkanovski in his rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325. Jon Anik labeled Volkanovski the featherweight GOAT, but is he right?The guys also recap the rest of the card, take a look at the UFC’s return to The Meta Apex this Saturday, talk the future of the PFL, preview CFFC 150, and more.0:00 – Alexander Volkanovski not slowing down at 37 years old10:41 – Benoit Saint Denis steps up against a puzzling Dan

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16:25

PFL CEO John Martin previews “the most important year...

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2026/01/28

Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan. With five months at the helm of the organization Martin outlined several key changes and labeled 2026 the most important year in the history of the mixed martial arts promotion, which hosts its first event of the new year on Saturday, February 7, live on the ESPN App.Martin talked about recent personnel changes at the company, the importance of an additional fundraising round, a new deal with Fox, the

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62:01

UFC 324 recap: Justin Gaethje batters an incredibly...

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2026/01/26

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the start of the Paramount+ Era, where Justin Gaethje battered Paddy Pimblett in a five-round epic battle. “Suga” Sean O’Malley gets back on track and calls for a title shot vs. Petr Yan. Looking ahead to UFC 325 from Australia with Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes II.All this and more ...0:00 – Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett kick off the Paramount+ Era in style8:06 – Pimblett proves he belongs even in defeat16:16 – Will Ilia Topuria

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60:30

Real American Freestyle steals the weekend; UFC 324's...

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2026/01/12

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan discuss the excitement surrounding Real American Freestyle and what the future holds for them. Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold team up to bully Bo Nickel. Looking ahead to UFC 324 and why you shouldn’t count out the GOAT, Amanda Nunes.All this and more ...0:00 – Eric talks life on the road in Europe4:45 – Celebrating the Ferguson Invitational and a grand gesture from Alan Belcher7:39 – Real American Freestyle takes the spotlight, but can it

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59:34

UFC in 2026 preview; Does Tom Aspinall’s surgery...

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2026/01/05

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look ahead at what the UFC’s scheduled in 2026 might look like. What should the UFC do with the heavyweight division, and would it be crazy to add an interim tag to the Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight at UFC 324?All this and more ...0:00 – Paramount’s immediate impact on the UFC6:23 – Tom Aspinall and the UFC’s current heavyweight disaster18:14 – Is the runway now clear for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira?23:00 – Final predictions: Who’s fighting

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55:41

Ilia Topuria statement breakdown; Manel Kape might...

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2025/12/15

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap UFC on ESPN 73, where Manel Kape may have very well earned himself a title shot with a first-round finish of Brandon Royval.Additionally, the two react to Ilia Topuria’s strongly worded statement, where he revealed he’s battling attempts at extortion.Plus, a preview of Saturday’s CFFC 149 event, as well as some discussion on the PFL’s potential future on ESPN.All this and more ...0:00 – The end of the ESPN era, Eric’s near miss, and Manel Kape’s

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62:13

UFC 323 recap: Petr Yan dethrones Merab Dvalishvili,...

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2025/12/08

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a spectacular card from start to finish at UFC 323, where Petr Yan captured the title vs. Merab Dvalishvili. Joshua Van wins via unfortunate injury to Alexandre Pantoja. What’s next for both new champions, and what is next in the new Paramount era of the UFC? All this and more ...0:00 – Eric McMahon’s guidance proved true, even if his prediction did not4:15 – Petr Yan was absolutely dominant over Merab Dvalishvili17:38 – Will Umar

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55:41

UFC 323 preview: How can champions Merab Dvalishvili...

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2025/12/01

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview UFC 323, where Merab Dvalishvili defends his title vs. Petr Yan, and Alexandre Pantoja defends against the upstart Joshua Van. Looking forward to the new Paramount+ deal and the blockbuster card that Dana White announced. Tom Aspinall puts out a medical statement – but was it really necessary? All this and more ...

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58:11

Statements made: Ian Machado Garry and Arman...

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2025/11/24

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from Qatar, where Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry both made claims of why they each should be next in line for a title in their respective divisions. Also, what are the guys thankful for in the past year of working in MMA? All this and more ...0:00 – Statements made at the top of UFC Qatar1:54 – Ian Machado Garry is undeniable6:47 – Belal Muhammad kept it close, despite 30-27 scores11:13 – Does Garry get the next crack

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36:32

UFC 322 recap: Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko...

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2025/11/17

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 322 from Madison Square Garden, where Islam Makhachev dominates Jack Della Maddalena to claim the welterweight championship. What’s next for the new champ, and how much does the upcoming fight between Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry play into his plans? What’s next for Valentina Shevchenko, and could a future date with Kayla Harrison be on the horizon? All this and more ...

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59:26

UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev...

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2025/11/10

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview the massive UFC 322 card at Madison Square Garden, where Jack Della Maddalena defends his welterweight title against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Will the added weight hurt or help Makhachev, and where could this fight be won or lost? What are some potential “Fight of the Night” bouts on this card, and what is the Underground Main Event? All this and more ...0:00 – Was the Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown stoppage handled correctly?4:20 –

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43:32

Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija’s wild night at...

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2025/11/03

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan unpack everything that unfolded at UFC Fight Night 263, where Steve Garcia shined, but the big story centered around Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija. Eric had a front row seat for it all and details the process. The guys also look ahead two weeks to a massive UFC 322 lineup at Madison Square Garden. All that, and more ...0:00 – Steve Garcia absolute dominates David Onama5:03 – Outlining a bizarre sequence of events with Cortes-Acosta vs. Delija7:45 –

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