FatBoy MMA

In this “Gloves & Roses” episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, we take a look at the career of Benson Henderson, one of the greatest Lightweight fighters of all time. We'll discuss his rise to prominence in the WEC, his two reigns as UFC Lightweight Champion, and his retirement from MMA in 2023. Henderson was a well-rounded fighter with excellent cardio and the ability to adapt to his opponents....

On this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock are giving flowers to Nick Diaz. Nick Diaz, people! We're talking about a stand-up guy, a real warrior in the MMA world. He's been in the game since 2001, putting it all on the line every single time he steps into the cage. This ain't no walk in the park, folks. This is a man with a 26-10 professional MMA record, always willing to throw down w...

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss Takanori Gomi. Takanori Gomi, also known as "The Fireball Kid," is a retired Japanese mixed martial artist who was born on September 22, 1978, in Kanagawa, Japan. He began his professional MMA career in 1998, and quickly made a name for himself as a skilled striker with knockout power in both his punches and kicks. Gomi competed in var...

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock gives flowers to Robbie Lawler. Robbie Lawler is an American professional mixed martial artist who has been competing since 2001. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion, former EliteXC Middleweight Champion, and has formerly competed in Strikeforce, PRIDE, and the IFL. Known for his aggressive fighting style, Lawler is the only fighter to ha...

On this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast DC and Lock give flowers to recently retired MMA Vet Rory "Red King" MacDonald. Rory MacDonald is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). Prior to signing with the PFL, MacDonald competed for Bellator MMA, where he was a Welterweight World Champion. He has be...

In this episode DC and Lock discuss whether Jon "Bones" Jones has officially become the GOAT. Jon "Bones" Jones is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time. Born on July 19, 1987, in Rochester, New York, Jones displayed remarkable athleticism from a young age. He began his martial arts journey in high school, where he excelled in wrestling and earned a state champio...

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the career of MMA great Wanderlei Silva. Wanderlei Silva is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist who is best known for his time competing in the Pride Fighting Championships, where he was the middleweight (205 lbs) champion. Silva is known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power, earning him the nickname "The Axe Murder...

On the latest installment of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock are joined by TJ to delve into the ongoing debate of MMA versus boxing and which combat sport reigns supreme. This topic has gained significant traction in recent years, particularly with the trend of retired MMA fighters crossing over to boxing. The rise of YouTube personality Jake Paul, who has defeated numerous retired MMA fighter...

Welcome to the latest episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, where DC and Lock discuss ONE Championship's big announcement for the Muay Thai arm of its combat sports promotion. The President and CEO of ONE Championship, Chatri Sityodtong, recently revealed plans for a 16-man Muay Thai Grand Prix with a $1 million prize. The tournament will be open weight, meaning fighters of all sizes and weights are...

This is another Gloves & Roses episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast. In this episode DC and Lock will be discussing Urijah Faber, also known as "The California Kid". He is a retired American mixed martial artist and former World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight champion. Throughout his career, Faber established himself as one of the top bantamweight fighters in the world, known for his quick st...

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock give flowers to Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson competed in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions. He began his professional MMA career in 2006 and quickly made a name for himself as a powerful striker with knockout power. He had notable wins over top fighters such as Ryan Bader, Alexander Gustafsson...

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock welcome back TJ, Holaday, and Arik to the show. They discuss the 2022 MMA Awards, notable fights from 2022, and who the UFC Champs will be in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Fatboy MMA podcast, DC and Lock give roses to Jon Fitch. Jon Fitch is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division. He is best known for his time with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).  Fitch had a successful career in the UFC, amassing a record of 26-7-1 and becoming known for his formidable grappling and ground control. He...

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock discuss the outcome of Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya vs Alex “Poatan” Pereira, as well as the rest of the UFC 281 Card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the boxing match between Anderson “The Spider” Silva vs Jake Paul. They also discuss UFC Fight Night 231 Calvin Kattar vs Arnold Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the DC and Lock (with special guest TJ) discuss UFC 280 Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev. They also discuss the matches between Sterling vs Dillashaw and O'Malley vs Yan . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the possibility of Jake Paul going to MMA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss UFC 279 Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson. They also discuss the matchup between Khamzat Chimaev def. Kevin Holland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss Dana White’s Contender Series season 6 week 10. This week saw 5 fighters get UFC contracts, including 3x Penn State NCAA National Champion wrestler Bo Nickal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode DC and Lock introduce a new segment called Gloves & Roses. Gloves & Roses is a segment to give flowers to fighters whom we’d like to highlight for their career achievements, but they don’t fit into the Fallen Goat Series. For our first Gloves & Roses episode, we’ll be discussing Melvin Manhoef and his kickboxing and MMA career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the upcoming fight between Melvin Manhoef and Yoel Romero in Bellator. They also discuss past UFC fights between Stephanine Egger vs Mayra Bueno Silva, Jamahal Hill vs Thiago Santos, and Geoff Neal vs Vicente Luque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss the recent interview Caesar Gracie did, where he discussed Nick Diaz’s second fight with Robbie Lawler in the UFC. They also discuss Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson’s KO victory over Adriano Moraes in ONE Championships, and Ciryl Gane’s KO win over Tai Tuivasa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA podcast, DC and Lock talk about the upcoming rematch between UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, and challenger Leon Edwards. They also discuss Khamzat Chimaev being the number 1 contender if he’s able to get past Nate Diaz. Finally they talk about the upcoming Bare Knuckle match between Bellator’s Michael “Venom” Page and “Platinum” Mike Perry. Hosted on Acas...

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast, DC and Lock discuss the upcoming UFC fight booked between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev. We also discuss Charles Oliviera vs Islam Mackichev, and Frankie Edgar’s announced retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The FatBoy MMA Podcast DC and Lock discuss Alistair Overeem vs Badr Hari 3 in Glory Kickboxing. Overeem and Hari are 1 and 1, with both fighters having a knockout win over the other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.