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Mike Shepherd fills in for Matt with Ed as they talk boxing updates. Be sure and visit The Last Round Podcast here: https://audioboom.com/channels/4970525 Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD  Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed recap Bellator's return to action with Bellator 242, the news of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. and the last UFC from fight island. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

An OG of the MMA news beat that stepped away from the sport for a bit and returned, Hunter Homistek joins Matt and Ed to talk about the latest in MMA, what has happened to journalism, his copywriting project, and a look at the final Fight Island card. Be sure and check out Hunter's site ➡http://homistek.com/   Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ Support the pod by using the following affiliate links: cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Anthony Rocco Martin jumps on the podcast to talk about fighting during a pandemic and what's down the road for him. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed look at the first UFC pay-per-view from Fight Island. They also talk about Invicta FC's return before making their predictions for UFC 251. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Natan Levy returns to the podcast to discuss LFA 84. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Justin Jaynes joins the podcast to talk about his first round KO victory over Frank Camacho and his path into the UFC. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt And Ed talk with LFA Bantamweight Justin Wetzell who will be on the July 17 LFA 85 card as LFA stacks events for the month of July. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed look back at the action from the UFC this past weekend in Vegas. Amazon shoppers, support the podcast by using our Amazon store link. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Nolan King joins Matt and Ed to discuss recent MMA news and share some stories from the road. They also talk about the recent fights past and upcoming at the UFC Apex. Visit All Access MMA|  https://allaccessmma.com/ cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed discuss the announcement of Fight Island's location and look back at UFC 250. cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt is back in civilization with Ed to talk about the UFC event back in Vegas and look at the upcoming UFC 250 pay-per-view for this weekend. cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Pro-fighter Shamir Peshewa (2-0) fills in for Matt to talk with Ed about gyms returning and other projects she's working. They also make some quick picks for UFC on ESPN 9 this weekend.  Check out Shamir's info here: https://linktr.ee/Shamir cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD  Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

After a triple-header in Florida, Matt and Ed reflect on the Jacksonville events and where we go from here in combat sports. cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed recap UFC 249 and take a look at the next two events in Jacksonville as MMA returns this week. cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed purposely waited for UFC 249 until the last minute to do this one. Check out their predictions for the return of MMA this weekend.  Before that, they talk about some recent news leading up to Friday night, the eve of UFC 249.  cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed talk about the UFC's do-over on UFC 249 in Florida, Bellator's proposed July return, and how SUG 13 showed that leg locks sort of work. cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Ringside physician Dr. Jon Lucas joins the boys to school them and other fight fans about the concerns trying to move forward with combat sports during a pandemic. Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Coast-2-Coast East Coast tee: https://tspr.ng/c/original-podcast-logo

Matt and Ed talk about the event that almost was in UFC 249 and comment on the other last-minute changes. Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed are joined by Royce Gracie black belt, Jonathan Burke who runs 6 Levels Orlando and L 6 Tactical. They discuss maintaining your jiu-jitsu while not making it to the academy, Burke's history with the art and how academies are coping with the pandemic situation along with some great stories from the early days of MMA. Check out Mr. Burke's academy at: https://www.6levelsorlando.com/ Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed discuss what's happening, and what isn't in combat sports during the current state of affairs. Also, as a bonus, Ed spoke with Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight Contender Arlene "Angerfist" Blencowe about how she is staying ready for the potential match up against Cris Cyborg. Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Read the Blencowe article over at MyMMANews.

Matt and Ed take a trip down memory lane and talk about the MMA events that really hooked them into the sport. A lot of folks say UFC 1 or The Ultimate Fighter but for old dogs, it goes a little deeper. Join them on this trip down memory lane. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed celebrate St. Paddy's day and the podcast's birthday during the coronavirus quarantine week 1. They also talk about #UFCBrasilia and #Bellator241 not happening.  Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eei...

Matt and Ed are joined by MMANews Managing Editor Fernando Quiles Jr. to recap UFC 248 and the Bellator news from the east coast. Check out his work over at MMANews.com. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed make their predictions for UFC 248 main card as well as discuss some of the recent news trending this week. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6  Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed recap a combat sports heavy weekend that peaked with boxing's Wilder/Fury2 event. They also talk Bellator 239 and 240, as well as the UFC event in Auckland. Ed also had a chance to speak with Cris "Sunshine" Lencioni after his win at Bellator 239.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

With Wilder vs. Fury 2 coming up lead boxing writer from Frontproof Media, Hector Franco joins the guys to talk combat sports judging and the big boxing event for the weekend. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Ray Robles and Matt hung out on the west coast for some B-Ball and BJJ just before  UFC 247. Ed joins them to talk about the odd night of judging and the other things that happened at UFC 247. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed talk about some news from the Superbowl weekend and do their predictions for UFC 247. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6   Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Daniel Zaldivar of The Last Round Podcast joins Matt and Ed to talk boxing and his conversation with CSAC Executive Officer Andy Foster. Matt and Ed also recap Bellator 238 and talk about some likely fights that can come from the wins at that event.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Nolan King returns with Matt and Ed to talk about UFC 246 and look ahead at Bellator 238 . Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6  Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed catch up on some of the last events of 2019 and preview UFC 246.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off:  https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6  Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten|  https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Anthony "Pretty Boy" Taylor returns and talks about returning to Bellator for the Cris Cyborg vs. Julia Budd card at Bellator 238 in California. He tells Matt and Ed about the history he has with his opponent (Chris Avila) and how he's preparing for his first fight in the new year. Happy New Year listeners!  Check out our CBD affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed record their final episode for 2019 where they talk about what happened at #UFCBusan the big weekend Bellator had in Hawaii and what's left to look forward to in Japan and here in the U.S. on New Year's Eve. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Gracie Black Belt Ray Robles joins Matt and Ed to recap UFC 245 and look at the submission world's 2019 in review. They also look at the upcoming Submission Underground event (SUG 10) and other events coming up this weekend. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Simon Tang of the "Rollin' with Simon" podcast joins Matt and Ed to catch up on MMA News and do some picks for UFC 245. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off:  https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Justin Wetzell (5-1) joins Matt and Ed after his big win at LFA 79. He talks about his move to Elevation Fight Team and how it's changed him as a martial artist, navigating the landscape of MMA as a young prospect, and how awesome it is to be done with a fight before Thanksgiving.  Grab your CBD here and use our code COAST15 for a 15% discount|https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Earn some cash while you do your Christmas Shopping by using Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187

Matt and Ed talk about Ben Askren's retirement and Kyoji Horiguchi's injury. Horiguchi's injury takes him out of both Bellator and RIZIN's bantamweight title pictures so they toss around some ideas on how to fix it on the Bellator end. They also talk about what to watch when there is no UFC on this weekend.  It's the holiday season, use out Amazon store to get your gifts and support the podcast: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6

On the birthday of the first UFC event, Matt and Ed catch up on all things related to current events from recent MMA. They talk about the doctor stoppage of UFC 244 and recap last weekends UFC Moscow event as well as Bellator 233.  They also look at the events ahead for the upcoming weekend. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Billy Quarantillo (12-2) makes his UFC debut on December 7 in Washington D.C. Before he gets deep into training camp he talks with Matt and Ed about his journey into MMA and how he stayed focused on getting into the UFC. Quarantillo faces Chris Fishgold on UFC on ESPN 7. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Get some refunds with Get Waldo and earn some cash: https://app.getwaldo.com/edwardc2

Mason Iacobellis is ready to go pro after claiming the CAMMO title on the west coast. Matt and Ed recap the big fight weekend and make their predictions for UFC 244. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Get some refunds with Get Waldo and earn some cash: https://app.getwaldo.com/edwardc2

Matt and Ed talk about ESPN's 30 for 30 on Chuck and Tito as well as the inhaler issue from the UFC event in Boston. Ed will be covering Bellator 231 and 232 for MMANews.com and they provide their picks for the event as well as their picks for the UFC event in Singapore.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Check out our Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed recap the huge fight weekend from RIZIN to UFC and ONE. Ed also speaks with Shane Burgos about his upcoming UFC 244 bout against Makwan Amirkhani in November. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Check out the Amazon store page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt recaps his time at Bellator 229 while they both look at what happened at UFC 243.  They record on the evening before weigh-ins for the UFC event in Tampa and wonder what happens next. BONUS: Ed spoke with UFC  Julio Arce who faces Hakeem Dawodu at UFC 244. Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Get some refunds with Get Waldo and earn some cash: https://app.getwaldo.com/edwardc2

Matt was at Bellator 228 and he recaps the event with Ed. Then, they both look at UFC 243 in Australia.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Get some refunds with Get Waldo and earn some cash: https://app.getwaldo.com/edwardc2

Matt and Ed catch up on current event with BJ Penn's release from the UFC, where LFA goes from AXS Tv, and they do a quick preview of the weekend's events with the UFC Copenhagen card on Saturday during the day and Bellator 228 where Matt will be in The Forum for.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Get some refunds when prices change on past purchases with Get Waldo and earn some cash: https://app.getwaldo.com/edwardc2

Anthony Taylor joins Matt and Ed to talk about how he has gone back to the drawing board in his MMA career and training with Team Bodyshop. He talks about his loss to James Gallagher and how it has fueled him to go on a four-fight win streak, win a lightweight title at URCC, and get back on the radar of the likes of Combate Americas, Bellator MMA, and the UFC.  Check out our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6

James "Mooka" Barnes joins the guys on this week's podcast to talk about his upcoming bout at Bellator 228, the history he has with his opponent, and his love for fighting.  Checkout our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6

Matt and catch up on the news of the new UFC strawweight champions and Cris Cyborg signing with Bellator MMA. They also look ahead at the weekend's big events with UFC 242 and Bellator 226. BONUS: Bellator 229's Derek Anderson talks about his return to fighting after surviving a car accident that kept him out of action. Checkout our cbd affiliate and use code: COAST15 for 15% off: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6

With Matt away, Sherdog's Ben Duffy fills in and talks about Bellator 225 with Ed, and how finishes and decisions can make or break a great fight. They also talk about the Conor McGregor interview from last week and speculate on the motivation behind it happening. Keeping with the Sherdog theme, Ed Interviewed Tywan Claxton when it was announced he'd be in the featherweight Grand Prix and the audio from that can be heard in this episode.

Jake Smith (7-2) joins Matt and Ed to talk about his upcoming fight with Adam Piccolotti (11-3) at Bellator 226  in San Jose, CA. He talks about what got him into training, how he got some well known fighters into MMA, and what it's like having someone like Chael Sonnen help him through his career. 

Matt was in house for UFC 241 and talks about it with Ed who elaborates on some of his takeaways from the event. They also take a look at the east coast action for Bellator 225 this weekend.  If you would like to check out the full 7 takeaways article you can read it here:  https://www.mmanews.com/7-takeaways-from-ufc-241/ 

Erin Harpe joins Matt and Ed after her win at Invicta FC 36 and talks about her fight and how she got into MMA. She also helps Matt and Ed preview the UFC 241 event in Anaheim this weekend. 

Matt and Ed talk about the UFC card in Ed's neck of the woods in Newark, NJ. They also speculate on Cris "Cyborg" Justino's next move and look at the weekend ahead in combat sports.

Karl Reed (6-1) talks to Matt and Ed about his upcoming bout on Dana White's Contender Series which is on August 13. He talks about how he got into fighting, his preparation for competition and training with the Thompson's at Upstate Karate. 

Matt and Ed recap the ESPN UFC card from San Antonio and preview UFC 240's main and co-main event. Mainly, what will Cyborg do afterward? Matt has an interesting theory on one road she can take.

 Daniel Zaldivar of The Last Round podcast returns to talk the latest boxing news including the passing of Pernell Whitaker, and the upcoming #PacquiaoThurman pay-per-view. We also recap the return of Uriah Faber and breakdown the UFC on ESPN 4 card for the weekend. #UFCSanAntonio  The Last Round Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/4970525 

Matt is back from International Fight Week and UFC 239. He and Ed recap the entire week including the fights, award shows and earth quakes. 

Matt and Ed recap the event from Minneapolis and at the UFC's International Fight Week's evolution from the Zuffa era to what it is now. They also make their picks for UFC 239 with a change in format by getting a rant from Ed for once.  BONUS: Chad George interview with Sherdog on his last fight at Lights Out Xtreme Fighting (LXF) which falls on the same night as UFC 239. It will be George's retirement bout at LXF2.

Dr. Lucas returns to talk all things #UFCGreenville with Matt and Ed. They also discuss the #BKFC6 card and look ahead at Ngannou vs. Junior Dos Santos for the weekend.

Matt and Ed recap the stacked Bellator 222 card and look ahead at the upcoming Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Tampa, FL (BKFC6). Also, Matt comes in hot on a rant on come comments regarding Chael Sonnen's retirement after he gushes over the return of Fedor Emelianenko.  You can support this podcast by shopping on Amazon through Ed's link or using any of the support links you see on the Youtube channel.

After Matt and Ed recap UFC 238, they look at the main card for Bellator 222. Ed also had a chance to talk to two New Jersey main card fighters from the event; Bellator bantamweight champ, Darrion Caldwell who faces Kyoji Horiguchi and Ricky Bandejas who is facing the undefeated Patrick Mix. Make sure you buy us a coffee| https://ko-fi.com/blogboardjungle

June is hot and the fights are hotter, this week Matt and Ed talk about Andy Ruiz Jr's big win in boxing and do their picks for UFC 238. Also, Fernando Gonzalez who faces Elias Silverio at ACA 96 drops in to talk about his fight camp and how he's preparing for his opponent. 

Matt and Ed do a quick recap of Polaris 10 and Virgil Zwicker returns to talk about his upcoming bout, June 8 with Oktagon MMA where he faces Atilla Vegh. He catches us up on his gym and fight time as well. #Oktagon #MMA Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed comment in the PFL's second season and talk about Polaris 10 on UFC Fight Pass this Saturday. Matt was able to speak with Leigh Remedios who faces Caol Uno during the main card portion of Polaris 10. They talk about the event, jiu-jitsu and the aging grappler.

Matt and Ed recap Bellator 221 and UFC 237 in Brazil. They talk about the knockouts, the slams, and the legends that lsot over the weekend. They also do some picks for the UFC event in Rochester for the coming weekend.

Undefeated featherweight Natan Levy (3-0) joins Matt and Ed to talk about his upcoming bout with Frank Meno at LFA 69 on June 7. He also gives us some background on how he got into MMA with his roots in karate and kung-fu before transitioning into BJJ and putting it all together. Levy calls his fight with Meno his toughest test to date but knows he is on the UFC's radar. 

Matt and Ed discuss Brock Lesnar's decision to retire and recap UFC's Florida event and Bellator 220. They also give some quick predictions on the weekend's upcoming card.

Matt recaps RIZIN 15 and UFC from the past weekend and he and Ed give some predictions for Saturday's Bellator 220 and UFC events.

Dr. Jon Lucas returns to talk about EPO, his experience with the first ESPN+ pay-per-view, and a medical take on the bare-knuckle boxing trend. He also helps Matt and Ed recap #UFC2

Matt Marsden returns to the podcast to share some updated stories from his travels in combat sports. He also talks about his take on the bare knuckle boxing buzz and helps them breakdown some fights for UFC 236.

Matt and Ed recap the heavy combat sports weekend by recapping Bellator 219 and the UFC Philadelphia card. Also, Ed was at the  BKFC media day when the scuffle happened between Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov. Ed got to speak to Lobov and BKFC Head of Fighter Relations Anthony "Rumble" Johnson after it happened and included the audio in this podcast.

Matt returns from Nashville to discuss the aftermath of Pettis vs. Thompson but before that, he and Ed discuss the news of McGregor announcing his retirement. They also talk about ESPN and DAZN's new strategy to lure money from fight fans pockets and offer predictions for Bellator 219 and the UFC card in Philadelphia.

Litecoin Foundation Director, David Schwartz and Litecoin Evangelist and former fighter John Kim join Ed on this solo podcast while Matt Makes his way to Nashville. The gentleman from Litecoin talk about why they chose combat sports to raise awareness about the cryptocurrency, the benefits of Litecoin, and where they hope their partnerships with the UFC and Glory kickboxing will take the awareness of Litecoin in the future.

Saad Awad joins Matt and Ed after they talk about recent events in MMA from UFC fights to McGregor. Awad comes in at the midway point to let us know how his Bellator 219 main event came to be, his attitude for a successful MMA career and how he wants in on the RIZIN vs. Bellator card when it happens.  Happy Birthday to us!

Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson joins Matt and Ed to talk about his upcoming bout with Anthony Pettis at UFC on ESPN+ 6 March 23. He also talks about his place in the 170 pound division after the title changed hands at UFC 235, his family's new training facility in South Carolina, and growing up with karate. 

 Gilbert "Durinho" Burns talks about his upcoming combat grappling super fight against UFC vet, Gleison Tibau at Titan FC 53, March 15 on UFC Fight Pass. He also talks about how he stays ready, fighting near home, and possibly getting on the UFC on ESPN+ 3 card April 27. He also gives some of his picks for tonight's UFC 235.

Fernando Gonzalez talks to Matt and Ed about how he predicted the Bellator 216 outcome, his upcoming fight at CXF 17 on March 9, and helps predict some fights at UFC 235.

Matt and Ed are joined by Nolan King where they do a quick recap of UFC 234 and take a look at Bellator's double header with Bellator 215 & 216. They also do give their picks for the UFC's first ESPN Fight Night card from Phoenix. 

Mason Iacobellis returns to talk about his training, his upcoming Feb 22 bout and his coach, Sam Alvey who fights this weekend at UFC 234. Also, Ed talks with Bellator and BAMMA lightweight Anthony "Pretty Boy" Taylor who wants to welcome Artem Lobov to Bellator if he signs with them.

Matt and Ed recap Bellator 214 and talk about the big NAC hearing of the day where things went as expected. They also do quick preview of the UFC event in Fortaleza.

Matt and Ed give a quick recap of how things went in Brooklyn for the UFC and give some predictions for Bellator 214. Ed also spoke to one half of Karate Combat: Hollywood's co-main event Abdalla Ibrahim about his upcoming fight in Cali.  Be sure and check out the Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel 

Combat sports is picking up with a New York state of mind. The UFC returns to Brooklyn and Matt and Ed preview that card as well as give some thoughts on what to expect with ESPN. Also, fighting out of New York next week at the Karate Combat: Hollywood event Elhadji Ndour talks about karate and how it fits into today's combat sports world.

Nolan King joins Matt and Ed to discuss the ESPN + schedule for the UFC and what it could cost for being an MMA fan in 2019.

Ed and Matt went through a lot of MMA at the end of 2018. Matt was at UFC 232 to see some surprising fights in the last event of 2018 for the promotion, then pulled an all-nighter for RIZIN 14. Meanwhile, Ed was covering the PFL Championship in New York City on New Year's Eve. Listen to the recap of it all.

As a final thank you to those who have been listening, check out our interview with PFL President Carlos Silva before they close out the 2018 season in New York City on New Year's Eve. You guys can watch the fights and win some money too by entering the PFL Pick Em' game on Draft Kings by using this link: https://pflpickem.draftkingsmedia.com/

The MMA Community forum's resident BJJ guru, Ray Robles returns to discuss the drama that went down at the IBJJF No-Gi Worlds and the current state of the grappling circuit. He also joins Matt and Ed in previewing UFC 232 and RIZIN 14.

Matt and Ed react to the change of UFC 232 from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. Matt is happy (sort of), Ed is shocked but there's probably more to all of it. 

Nolan King of FloCombat and Tapology returns to discuss Bellator's big weekend in Hawaii, the UFC's last FOX event in Milwaukee and what we can expect in MMA in 2019.

Matt and Ed look back at UFC 231 and the blessed express outcome as well as all the other combat sports that went down that weekend. As December brings heavy fight weekends they take a look at the upcoming Bellator double header in Hawaii and UFC Milwaukee.

Angelo Reyes returns to talk about the Wilder/Fury aftermath, give his take on what Floyd Mayweather Jr is doing against Tenshin Nasukawak on New Year's Eve and talk about a cause that is near and dear to him.

Uri returns to help Matt and Ed do the main card predictions for #UFC231. Also some quick notes about the big fight weekend last weekend with two Bellator events, two UFC events and a heavyweight boxing match.

Mat was on deck at the first Golden Boy MMA event; Liddell vs. Ortiz 3. We talk about the night, the crowd, a brief recap of UFC Beijing and a look at the upcoming weekend's fights. Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed recap Bellator 209, UFC Argentina and look at Liddell Ortiz 3 and try to figure out the Mayweather/Tenshin deal with RIZIN. Check out Ed's Amazon storefront for stuff from the podcast:https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel

Matt and Ed recap the weekend events from the UFC's 25th-anniversary card in Denver and look at the upcoming Bellator 209 card. Ed also talks to Michael Graves about his upcoming bout at Titan FC 51.

Matt and Ed catch up with A.J. Matthews who fights for Bellator MMA. He talks about how he got into fighting, his experiences fighting overseas, and where he sees himself in Bellator's welterweight division.

Check out Ed make a fool of himself while he experiments with OBS and reads off Matt's picks as well as his own for UFC 230.

Matt and Ed recap PFL 10 and all the "MAGOMED" involved as well as look ahead at the upcoming UFC cards. Ed speaks with one of the technological innovators at Quadrant Biosciences and what they're doing to help catch CTE in combat sports.

Matt rubs Fedor's victory in Ed's face while they look at what happened over back to back events. Also, Ed got coincidentally got his copy of "Before a Fall: A History of Pride Fighting Championships" just before watching the heavyweight grand prix come to an end and gives his first impressions of the book. Also, the author himself Lee Daly drops in to give his Bellator 208 impressions and how Fedor fighting the same week as the book release was a happy coincidence. Link to buy book: https://amzn.to/2CltvqP

Matt and Ed recap the madness that ended UFC 229 and talk about the back-to-back Bellator events with 207 and 208 and the heavyweight tournament.

Matt and Ed look at the UFC 229 fight card and discuss the recent news of UFC 230 finally having a main event. Also Uri of the MMA Community site drops in to talk Bellator 206. Not for the kiddies this episode.

The co-founder and co-owner of the MMA Community forum, whom user's know as "Wild", jumps on to talk about ups and downs of running an MMA forum and discuss Bellator 205, 206, UFC Sao Paolo and what's going on with UFC 230.

Boxing correspondent Daniel Zaldivar jumps on the podcast to talk about Canelo/ GGG 2 and his new podcast, "The Last Round" which he co-hosts with Michael Shepherd. They also discuss other recent rumblings from the Marquess of Queensberry rule-set in combat sports. The Last Round podcast: https://audioboom.com/posts/7002452-p... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CombatHour

Mason joins Matt and Ed to talk about his recent win over at Epic Fighting last month and his journey in MMA. Also, the three of them will remark on what happened at UFC 228 and what seems to be ahead for the remainder of the year.

Matt and Ed give thoughts and predictions for UFC 228 and speculate about UFC 230. Twitter: https://twitter.com/CombatHour The MMA Community Forum: https://themmacommunity.com/ Host site: http://www.theblogboardjungle.com/

Matt and Ed do a quick recap of the UFC Lincoln event and had an opportunity to interview MMA Pro League President Mark Taffet talking about the inaugural event September 15.

Matt and Ed speak with Lee Daly who has researched and interviewed a lot of people to produce a book about Pride Fighting Championships. If you have been following MMA as long as Matt and Ed have, this book and episode is for you. Indie go-go link for book| https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/before-a-fall-a-history-of-pride-fc#/

Matt and Ed are joined by Mike Pendleton who contributes with Ed over at MyMMANews.com as well as BJPenn.com and Combat Press. He also co-hosts his own podcast and stays up to date on all the recent MMA that has gone on outside of the UFC. We talk about the upcoming UFC Lincoln event and what MMA fighters and promotions can do to grow the sport even more.

Virgil Zwicker returns to update us on his fight schedule and Matt and Ed look at the fights that happened during a UFC free weekend. Also, Matt recaps this past weekend's RIZIN event and Ed will be busy with PFL 6 on the east coast.

Matt and Ed talk about the UFC 25th Anniversary Press Conference and UFC 227. Also, the Bellator welterweight tournament bracket was announced and there are some interesting matches coming this fall.

Some catch-up and UFC 227 predictions which Matt will be on deck for this weekend. The Coast 2 Coast guys also discuss DAZN, and some recent MMA since the last episode.

After a big 4th of July weekend's worth of fights and drama, Matt and Ed speak with Dr. Jon Lucas, a martial artist, and ringside physician about weight cutting, Max Holloway, and health in combat sports. BONUS INTERVIEW at the 47 mark. Up and coming flyweight Erin Blanchfield (1-0) speaks on her upcoming Invicta FC 30 debut on 7/21.

Busy week on both coasts for Matt and Ed. Matt was at EBI Sunday in Cali, Ed was at the Bellator press conference in NYC and Matt will be at Bellator 201 this Friday. Big Bellator week and lots to talk about.

Matt and Ed are joined by author Dave Greenberg whose book "Sit Down, Shut Up, You're Going to Win This Thing" just made Amazon's best sellers list. Greenberg is also a former MMA fighter and an old training partner of Ed's.

Saad Awad faces Ryan Couture at Bellator 201 and he takes some time before the fight takes place 6/29 to talk to Matt and Ed.

He's broke a lot of news on The Contender Series line-ups and does a lot of work keeping fight fans informed of what's up next in the MMA world. Nolan King joins the guys this week on the podcast to talk Contender Series news and what he saw when he covered the UFC event in Utica New York.

Jon Jones shares his name with UFC fighter, Jon "Bones" Jones join Matt and Ed to talk about how a case of mistaken identity and trolling became one of the most positive experiences in his life. He also lets us know who Jon Jones really is while having a few laughs with the Coast 2 Coast Combat Hour guys.

Former pro fighter and MMA Community Member Johnny Hughes comes to talk about the early days of the fight game and give some predictions for Bellator 200.

Matt Marsden who works as a cut man in Combat Sports talks with Ed and Matt about the business of working fights in his trade and shares some interesting stories. They also give some predictions on the weekend's fights at Bellator 199 and UFC 224

This week Matt and Ed discuss Bellator 198 and what could possibly lie ahead in the tournament and Fernando Gonzalez talks bout his upcoming bout at ACB 87 on May 19.

Matt and Ed recap the events of UFC Atlantic City and Phoenix Carnevale stops by to explain the rules and of the new Karate Combat promotion before their second event in Miami 4/26.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and coach Ray Robles joins Matt & Ed to talk about Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu's influence on MMA and its current place in the sport. They also recap some of the fights from UFC Glendale.

Angelo Reyes joins Mat and Ed to talk about prepping Frank Mir for Fedor Emelianenko for the next round of the heavyweight tournament, transitioning from boxing to MMA and helps break down the main and co-main event of UFC 223.

Matt & Ed get a health update from Corey Turner and then they took a look at Bellator 196 and UFC 223.

Catching up with the Hawk Matt Hawkins and Ed record their first episode of the "Coast 2 Coast Combat Hour" where they bring the best fight news from both coasts.

Corey Turner drops in to chat with Matt & Ed before his fight at LFA 36.

Matt & Ed talk with veteran MMA fighter Virgil Zwicker about his journey in the fight game and what he thinks about the current state of MMA.