The MMA Beat - Audio
Summary: "The MMA Beat" is MMAFighting.com's latest web series where a group of journalists come together to break down the biggest headlines in the sport today. Think of it as our version of the famed "Sports Reporters" show.
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Podcasts:
The Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson fight, whether Alexander Gustafsson vs. Jimi Manuwa makes sense, Tim Kennedy's big Wednesday night, where Bellator goes post-Alvarez vs. Chandler 2, the panels favorite UFC moment.
Bellator's decision to change its pay-per-view to a free show on Spike TV, whether Tito Ortiz's injury was a blessing in disguise, whether Ortiz should fight again, the promotion for this show, Rampage Jackson's new fight, who should be next for Lyoto Machida, UFC 169's co-main events and The World Series of Fighting's one-year anniversary.
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva coaching on TUF: Brazil, UFC 166 was it as great we thought it was? this weekend's best fight, Holly Holm's UFC future, and the best fight to never happened.
Staging UFC events on Wednesdays, the organization's international expansion plans, Rousimar Palhares' unsportsmanlike conduct, the best rivalries in MMA history, UFC 166 buzz, Georges St-Pierre fired up, Bjorn Rebney's proposal to Dana White, and more. Note: this episode was taped before the UFC decided to release Palhares.
Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva feud, the dangers of weight cutting, Renzo Gracie's potential return and EliteXC's legacy.
The decision to book Jon Jones vs. Glover Teixeira, not Alexander Gustafsson, next, whether Jones-Gustafsson was the greatest fight ever, the drug debate heading into UFC 167, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer's future, whether UFC 168 can trump UFC 100, and more.
B.J. Penn's decision to fight Frankie Edgar for a third time, as well as coach "The Ultimate Fighter" again, how long before MMA can match the hype surrounding a Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight, the evolution of Jon Jones, what to do with Dominick Cruz, and the latest season of TUF.
The upcoming Vitor Belfort vs. Dan Henderson fight, Lyoto Machida vs. Tim Kennedy, the possibility of Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva, where Ben Askren will fight next, the problem with the UFC rankings, and the upcoming UFC schedule.
Bellator's entry into the pay-per-view market with Rampage Jackson vs. Tito Ortiz, who should fight for the title next in the UFC's light heavyweight and featherweight divisions, the Conor McGregor hype train, Alistair Overeem's rocky run in the UFC, and the launch of FOX Sports 1.
Which rematch -- Henderson vs. Pettis 2 or Weidman vs. Silva 2, the prospect of Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg happening anytime soon, whether they want to see Nick Diaz, B.J. Penn and/or Tito Ortiz return to action, and which summer fight they're most looking forward to. Music courtesy of APM Music.
Chris Weidman's knockout of Anderson Silva and the aftermath of it. We discuss the win, the rematch, and much more from every angle.
Discussions covering if the UFC made the right call by replacing Cat Zingano with Miesha Tate, Cain Velasquez's rising popularity, Forrest Griffin and Matt Serra's recent retirements, and John Cholish's issue with how much the UFC pays fighters.
Pat Healy's punishment for testing positive for marijuana, the criticism Vitor Belfort receives for being on TRT, Mark Hunt's visa issues, Josh Barnett's free-agent status, Nick Diaz starting his own promotion, and the future of MMA on Showtime.
Luke Thomas, Mike Chiappetta, Chuck Mindenhall and Ariel Helwani discuss Anderson Silva's fine, Eddie Alvarez's situation, Shane Carwin's legacy, MMA gloves and women's MMA.
Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis fight, the new UFC rankings, the latest chapter in the Randy Couture-Dana White feud, the new Spike TV reality show "Fight Master," and Vitor Belfort on TRT.