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Episodes
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
UFC Fight Night 117/ UFC Japan
Ovince Saint Preux, ranked #6 in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division, defeated Yushin Okami at 1:50 mark of Round 1 with another Von Flue submission. It is his third such submission of his career and only the fifth in UFC history. First performed by Jason Von Flue in January 2016, it is now being referred to as the "Von Preux." Jessica Andrade won in dominant fashion over Claudia Gadelha with a unanimous decision victory (30-26, 30-25, 30-27). Fight stats had Andrade out-striking her opponent 242-47 with 141 of those being significant strikes. Andrade came in as the #4 ranked strawweight and Gadleha was #1. New rankings have Gadelha falling to #3 and Andrade moving to #2. Bellator 183 Roy Nelson made his Bellator debut in San Jose, California, by defeating Javy Ayala by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 29-28, 29-28). Aaron Pico picked up his first professional MMA victory with a highlight reel knockout of Justin Linn at 3:45 of the first round. Paul Daley got a big win over Lorenz Larkin. Is MVP the next fight for Daley? Where does Larkin go from here now that he is 0-2 in Bellator? Is there a more inconsistent fighter than Lorenz Larkin? What is next for Conor McGregor Is it Nate Diaz, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the winner of Kevin Lee/ Tony Ferguson, or something else? Conor McGregor MMA Future Edmond Tarverdyan wants Rousey to fight Cyborg... what? Reacting to Tarverdyan's surprise call out and Cyborg's response. UFC 216 and Paige Van Zant's Withdrawal Main Card: Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee, Demetrious Johnson vs. Ray Borg, Fabricio Werdum vs. Derrick Lewis, Beneil Dariush vs. Evan Dunham. Prelim Standouts: Will Brooks returns to action as does the electric Lando Vanatta. Mark Cherico MMA – Also check out our exclusive interview with Mark Cherico and Dominic Mazzota - https://youtu.be/B8FlriD93OY Like Octagon 24/7 on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Octagon247/ Subscribe to our YouTube page! Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Octagon24_7 Check out our brand new Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/octagon_247... Subscribe, rate and review our podcast, MMA Fancast, on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and it is now available right here on YouTube!
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
Rockhold UFC Pittsburgh
UFC Fight Night 116 (Pittsburgh)
❏ UFC Fight Night 116 recap - Rockhold UFC Pittsburgh
The event drew just 7,005 fans for a gate of $396,190.75. Per MMA Junkie, that is the lowest live gate of the year. Rockhold UFC Pittsburgh
❏ What went right at UFC Fight Night 116?
❏ What was wrong with UFC Fight Night 116?
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❏ Ryan's interview with Luke Rockhold
❏ What is next for Luke Rockhold?
❏ What is next for David Branch?
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❏ Ryan's interview with Mike Perry
❏ What is next for Mike Perry?
❏ Thoughts on the remainder of the UFC Fight Night 116 Pittsburgh card and reacting to Justin Ledet split decision victory
Around The Corner
❏ Rumored bout Jacare vs. Weidman?
Late Dec early Jan per Souza's manager Gilberto Faria
❏ UFC Fight Night: Okami vs. Saint Preux fight card
Main Card (FXX, 10 PM ET)
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Yushin Okami
Jessica Andrade vs. Claudia Gadelha
Takanori Gomi vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Gokhan Saki vs. Luis Henrique
Rolando Dy vs. Teruto Ishihara
Mizuto Hirota vs. Charles Rosa
Preliminary Card (FXX, 8 PM ET)
Alex Morono vs. Keita Nakamura
Jussier Formiga vs. Ulka Sasaki
Chan-Mi Jeon vs. Syuri Kondo
Shinsho Anzai vs. Luke Jumeau
Preliminary Card (Fight Pass, 7:30 PM ET)
Daichi Abe vs. Hyun Gyu Lim
How does the UFC keep fighters from dropping out?
❏ St. Preux original opponent Shogun out
❏ Addressing major fighters dropping out late on card?
Looking Ahead - Great Fights
Bellator 183
Sept 23rd, Spike TV
Benson Henderson vs. Patricky Freire
Roy Nelson Bellator debut vs. Javy Ayala
Paul Daley vs. Lorenz Larkin
Aaron Pico fights again vs. Justin Linn
UFC 216
Oct 7th, PPV, Las Vegas
Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee
Mighty Mouse vs. Ray Borg
Derrick Lewis vs. Fabricio Werdum
Jessica Eye vs Paige Van Zant
Bellator 185
Oct 20th, Spike TV, Uncasville CT
Gegard Mousasi vs. Alexander Shlemenko
Muhommed Lawal vs. Liam McGeary
UFC Fight Night 119
Oct 28th, FS1, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Lyoto Machida vs. Derek Brunson
Colby Covington vs. Demian Maia
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Rockhold UFC Pittsburgh
UFC Fight Night 116 (Pittsburgh)
❏ UFC Fight Night 116 recap – Rockhold UFC Pittsburgh
The event drew just 7,005 fans for a gate of $396,190.75. Per MMA Junkie, that is the lowest live gate of the year. Rockhold UFC Pittsburgh
❏ What went right at UFC Fight Night 116?
❏ What was wrong with UFC Fight Night 116?
Rockhold Pittsburgh
❏ Ryan’s interview with Luke Rockhold
❏ What is next for Luke Rockhold?
❏ What is next for David Branch?
Rockhold Pittsburgh
❏ Ryan’s interview with Mike Perry
❏ What is next for Mike Perry?
❏ Thoughts on the remainder of the UFC Fight Night 116 Pittsburgh card and reacting to Justin Ledet split decision victory
Around The Corner
❏ Rumored bout Jacare vs. Weidman?
Late Dec early Jan per Souza’s manager Gilberto Faria
❏ UFC Fight Night: Okami vs. Saint Preux fight card
Main Card (FXX, 10 PM ET)
Ovince Saint Preux vs. Yushin Okami
Jessica Andrade vs. Claudia Gadelha
Takanori Gomi vs. Dong Hyun Kim
Gokhan Saki vs. Luis Henrique
Rolando Dy vs. Teruto Ishihara
Mizuto Hirota vs. Charles Rosa
Preliminary Card (FXX, 8 PM ET)
Alex Morono vs. Keita Nakamura
Jussier Formiga vs. Ulka Sasaki
Chan-Mi Jeon vs. Syuri Kondo
Shinsho Anzai vs. Luke Jumeau
Preliminary Card (Fight Pass, 7:30 PM ET)
Daichi Abe vs. Hyun Gyu Lim
How does the UFC keep fighters from dropping out?
❏ St. Preux original opponent Shogun out
❏ Addressing major fighters dropping out late on card?
Looking Ahead – Great Fights
Bellator 183
Sept 23rd, Spike TV
Benson Henderson vs. Patricky Freire
Roy Nelson Bellator debut vs. Javy Ayala
Paul Daley vs. Lorenz Larkin
Aaron Pico fights again vs. Justin Linn
UFC 216
Oct 7th, PPV, Las Vegas
Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee
Mighty Mouse vs. Ray Borg
Derrick Lewis vs. Fabricio Werdum
Jessica Eye vs Paige Van Zant
Bellator 185
Oct 20th, Spike TV, Uncasville CT
Gegard Mousasi vs. Alexander Shlemenko
Muhommed Lawal vs. Liam McGeary
UFC Fight Night 119
Oct 28th, FS1, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Lyoto Machida vs. Derek Brunson
Colby Covington vs. Demian Maia
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Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
UFC 215 Recap and UFC Fight Night 116 Pittsburgh Preview
UFC 215 Recap
UFC Fight Night 116 Pittsburgh
Gilbert Melendez vs. Jeremy Stephens, what’s next for Stephens?
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Is Yair Rodriguez good enough for top competition yet?
Illir Latifi vs. Tyson Pedro, Pedro’s potential shown bright for the future.
Henry Cejudo vs. Wilson Reis and Cejudo’s performance of the night!
Should Mighty Mouse have lobbied for a fight against Cejudo to save the main event?
Neil Magny vs. RDA, where does RDA go next in the division? Does he already deserve a title shot?
Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko, did either woman really win?
Briefly discussing Ray Borg and the weight cutting problems in MMA.
UFC Fight Night 116 Pittsburgh Preview
Discussing the absolute travesty of the UFC not having any Pittsburgh fighters on this card.
David Branch’s NSFW interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani and why he is building interest,
Predictions
David Branch vs. Luke Rockhold, will Branch finally break through in the UFC against a former champion?
Mike Perry vs. Thiago Alves , how powerful is ‘Platinum’ and will Alves’ fighter years catch up?
Hector Lombard vs. Anthony Smith, Will Lombard’s experience outweigh Smith’s youthful dominance?
Gregor Gillespie vs. Jason Gonzalez, the classic power versus submissions match-up.
Kamaru Usman vs. Sergio Moraes, the “Nigerian Nightmare” vs. “The Panther,” need we say more?
Justin Ledet vs. Zu Anyanwu, Ledet is on an undefeated hot streak and Anyanwu is stepping in on short notice. Can he pull off the upset?
A brief look at the undercard. UFC Fight Night 116 Pittsburgh Preview
As a reminder, UFC Pittsburgh tickets are still available and the event is THIS Saturday!
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Monday Sep 04, 2017
Monday Sep 04, 2017
E41 – UFC 215 – Mighty Mouse Attempts to make history by defending a UFC title an unprecedented 11 times!
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MayMac streaming issues including Sahara’s own problems with the broadcast.
UFC has decided to work with a new streaming partner FITE TV and will broadcast UFC 215 this week.
Discussing Jose Aldo’s recent negative comments involving Conor McGregor. Are these comments merited or is Aldo simply a sore loser?
Nobody takes a loss like Conor McGregor and why is Aldo struggling to get past his UFC 194 loss to Conor McGregor?
MayMac PPV numbers are not as high as Dana White initially projected. How low are they?
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and the pound-for-pound rankings.
UFC 215 Prelims prediction: Sara McMann vs. Ketlen Vieira. McMann’s under-the-radar streak.
UFC 215 Main Card predictions: Gilbert Melendez vs. Jeremy Stephens. The brawl to start the card!
Ilir Latifi vs. Tyson Pedro, can the newcomer Pedro make a name for himself?
Neil Magny vs. Rafael dos Anjos, Magny’s outside range against RDA’s inside power.
Valentina Shevchenko vs. Amanda Nunes, a fight of the night contender, we revisit their first fight and discuss Nunes’ future in the division.
Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson vs. Ray Borg, the experience and skill of DJ will be too much for the 24 year-old Borg.
Be sure to tune in next week for complete reaction to UFC 215 as well as an extensive preview/ breakdown of UFC Fight Night 115 in Pittsburgh.
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Monday Aug 28, 2017
Monday Aug 28, 2017
MayMac Reactions, UFC Fight Night 115, and UFC 215
Addressing the round by round scoring of Mayweather vs. McGregor
Discussing our reactions to the key moments in the fight and the final decision.
Floyd Mayweather turned his back to McGregor several times during the fight. Is this a smart strategy or exposing a flaw in boxing?
Was this boxing match a win-win for scenario and more importantly, was it a win for MMA?
Quick MayMac break to confirm GSP vs. Michael Bisping has been made official.
Revisiting our predictions to Mayweather vs. McGregor and who was the closest.
We fall into the Jon Jones rabbit hole to discuss his meteoric rise, subsequent fall, and speak on his lost heavyweight potential.
What is next for Conor McGregor? Nurmagomedov? Ferguson/ Lee? Diaz?
Khabib’s weight cutting issues severely limit his lightweight potential.
The depth of the lightweight division.
Francis Ngannou scratched from UFC 215.
UFC Fight Night 115: previewing Volkov vs. Struve
Analyzing Volkov’s decision power and life after Struve.
UFC 215 Preview
Jeremy Stephens vs. Gilbert Melendez: Diving into the history of both and Melendez’s potential at 145.
Latifi vs. Pedro: UFC creating a platform to showcase Pedro.
Neil Magny vs. RDA and will RDA ever be a champion again?
MayMac Reactions
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Friday Aug 25, 2017
Friday Aug 25, 2017
McGregor destroy Mayweather?
McGregor destroy Mayweather? Really? Listen and find out!
Features: Everything McGregor/ Mayweather -McGregor destroy Mayweather?
Mark Cherico’s performance on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series and his future
Jon Jones’ latest failed drug test. Is this the end for the most talented fighter of all time?
Should athletes be more weary of supplements and avoiding tainted supplements?
Will George St.-Pierre and Michael Bisping ever make their fight official and how concerned are we?
Quick reminder that Octagon247 will be at UFC 217 and all regional coverage s be sure to stop by and say hi!
Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw has been confirmed as a co-main event at UFC 217. Our panel is split in a fight that could produce a career defining performance.
The depth of UFC 217 and Ryan’s sleeper pick, the undefeated Paulo Borrachinha takes on Johny Hendricks.
The fall of Johny Hendricks and how close is he to the end.
Jorge Masvidal vs. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has been confirmed for UFC 217. Why Masvidal is in the worst match-up in his division.
Nick Diaz vs. Masvidal, Diaz vs. Wonderyboy? Neither will ever happen, but we would love to see either.
Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather predictions -McGregor destroy Mayweather?
Debating the fighting styles, cardio, and if Mayweather is taking this fight seriously.
Anthony Joshua is willing to fight MMA, one catch though, no submissions. Wait, what?
Reminiscing on the world beater that Roy Jones Jr. once was. McGregor destroy Mayweather?
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Be sure to check out all of our latest MMA articles at Octagon 24/7 including an upcoming piece about “The Money Fight” and Jon Jones’ Meteoric Rise and Imminent Meteoric Descent.
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Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
Tuesday Aug 22, 2017
This podcast episode features: Mark Cherico MMA – He fights in the UFC today!
Lyoto Machida vs. Derek Brunson confirmed for UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 28th. Is this the end for the ‘Dragon?’
Fabricio Werdum accepts fight against Derrick Lewis instead of Mark Hunt at UFC 216 on October 7th and Mark Hunt’s reaction.
Is Tony Ferguson vs. Kevin Lee for the interim UFC lightweight championship a big enough draw to headline UFC 216?
Diego Sanchez vs. Matt Brown is scheduled for November 11th at UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk, Virginia, and why Sanchez is in trouble.
Andre Arlovski vs. Junior Albini is also scheduled for UFC Fight Night 120, and why is Arlovski still fighting?
Reminiscing about the Andre Arlovski of the past.
War hero, veteran fighter, family man, and excellent UFC analyst Brian Stann is retiring from his role with the UFC. Stann is accepting a leadership position with a real estate firm and pursuing an Executive MBA from Northwestern.
Junior dos Santos tested positive for a banned substance and was pulled from his UFC 215 fight against Francis Ngannou. Can the UFC find him a replacement?
The state of the heavyweight division.
Mark Cherico MMA of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, fights August 22nd, on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series.
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Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Thursday Aug 17, 2017
Mark Cherico UFC Debut
Michael Bisping’s potential boxing match against Tony Bellew.
The NSAC ruled against their standing rules and will allow Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather to wear 8 oz. gloves for their boxing match. Who does it favor?
Mark Cherico UFC debut is set for August 22nd on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series.
Conor McGregor is financially restrained from throwing kicks in his fight with Floyd Mayweather.
Matt Hughes recovery update and reminiscing over his Frank Trigg victory
How good will the Steelers be this year?
Penn State/ Michigan game October 21st and the Foo Fighters handcuffs on Andrew.
Gegard Mousasi set to debut for at Bellator 185 on October 20. How dominant can he be?
Mike Winklejohn (Holly Holm’s coach) spoke out about Holm “picking apart” Cris Cyborg. Our thoughts and Cyborg’s reaction.
UFC Lightweight interim title fight between Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson scheduled for UFC 216. Our reactions.
Anthony Pettis and Dustin Poirier scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night: Norfolk on November 11.
Breaking down the Pittsburgh card: Thiago Alves/ Mike Perry, Hector Lombard/ Anthony Smith, Krzysztof Jotko/ Uriah Hall, Kamara Usman/ Sergio Moraes, and Luke Rockhold/ David Branch
Frank Mir has signed with Bellator. How well will he do?
Brock Lesnar continues to tease a potential comeback to the UFC and why Paul Heyman must come back with him if he decides to do so.
Mark Cherico UFC debut
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Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
Wednesday Aug 09, 2017
UFC Upcoming Events
We do not hate Jon Jones!
UFC Fight Night 114 Discussion – The growth of Sergio Pettis -Should Rashad Evans retire?
Cyborg exploring boxing options?
UFC Upcoming Events – Conor McGregor/ Floyd Mayweather debate
UFC Upcoming Events – Paige Van Zant vs. Jessica Eye added to UFC 216
UFC 217 in MSG fight rumors
Looking ahead at the UFC 215 Card and who will be the UFC 215’s last main card fight?
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Monday Jul 31, 2017
Monday Jul 31, 2017
UFC 214 Post Fight Analysis
UFC 214 Post Fight Analysis – Jon Jones kicks his way back to gold against Daniel Cormier, Ryan’s prediction was WRONG! – Jon Jones called out Brock Lesnar after the fight! – Tyron Woodley bores everyone to defend against Demian Maia – Cris Cyborg goes conservative for a couple rounds before turning it up on Tonya Evinger – Donald Cerrone gets robbed against Robbie Lawler – Jimi Manuwa feels the insane power of Volkan Oezdemir – Drew Dober punches through the world to end Josh Burkman’s night.
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