Fight Disciples Podcast

Jorge Masvidal is living up to that BMF title. On 6 days notice, in the middle of a pandemic, he's flying half way around the world to fight one of the UFC's most dominant champions.  WOW!Fight Island gets underway this weekend with UFC 251 which brings us three world class title fights culminating with Usman vs Masvidal. As well as discussing all this weeks fights we also pay our sincere condolen...

After chasing Canelo for the best part of three years, Billy Joe Saunders has now ruled himself out of being a potential opponent for the Mexican in September. This will provide an opportunity for many other fighters to shoot their shot at fighting the biggest meal ticket in town.  We discuss the runners and riders who may get the call. On the show we also talk about the potential Ryan Garcia vs L...

IF you were in any doubt that Dustin Poirier had nothing left to give following his title defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov then think again.  The 'Diamond' shone brighter than ever in a fight of the year contender against Dan Hooker. We pick the bones out of a sensational fight and try to guess what might happen next. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST A...

Are we happy with drug cheats being allowed to make a living in our sport? Boxing has an opportunity now to make a stand and if it doesn't do it now it never will.  Jarrell Miller failed yet another PED test this week ahead of his proposed comeback on July 9th.  We discuss what needs to happen in order to prevent cheats like him continuing to work in boxing. We also discuss the back and forth betw...

It's always very satisfying when a fight you pick as a potential for fight of the year lives up to and then exceeds your expectations. Featherweight's, Josh Emmett and Shane Burgos, provided Saturday's entertainment with an absolute cracker which the Heavyweight main event that followed should have taken note from! We discuss all the weekends action, preview Poirier vs Hooker and discuss the possi...

The most active champion of 2019 was back in action this weekend in what can only be described as a ridiculous mismatch. We know we are living in unprecedented times but surely there was someone better available to fight Emmanuel Navarrete than a fella with a record of 13-13.  What does Navarrete get from dishing out an easy hiding? We discuss that and a whole lot more on this weeks show. FIGHT DI...

THe 25ft octagon is providing some real entertainment at the Apex. We discuss the week's action and preview the upcoming week of fights including Blaydes vs Volkov. The big story this week though is Fight Island.  It's real and is happening from July 11th in Abu Dhabi.  Britain will be represented well out there two with plenty of talent getting the fight call.  We talk UFC251 and how Whittaker vs...

Boxing returned this week with two shows from Top Rank behind closed doors at the MGM in Las Vegas. We discuss the fights from the week and those upcoming over the next seven days. The big story this week was the weird announcement of AJ vs Fury 'agreeing' to fight twice in 2021.  We pick the bones out of all the media coverage of this potential super fight. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNIN...

The WBO Welterweight champion of the world very rarely gives interviews unless it's fight week, so it is an absolute pleasure to welcome him back to the Fight Disciples. Terence Crawford is a mild mannered, reserved guy who you will never hear trash talk, but he picked up the call from Adam to discuss the prospect of fighting Manny Pacquiao in Bahrain, the future possibility of a super fight with...

UFC250 delivered big time. Every Bantamweight tried to steal the show and Amanda Nunes demonstrated how far ahead of her competitors she really is. We discuss the perfect walk away KO, the new number one contender at Bantamweight, Conor McGregor retiring AGAIN, Stipe being ready and Fight Island. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCA...

Boxing is back. Shakur Stevenson returns to the ring this week in Las Vegas.  Top Rank have rented out a whole floor at the MGM and will hold 2 to 3 boxing events in their 'bubble' for the forthcoming weeks. We discuss COVID-19 protocols, another rumoured opponent for Canelo and whether Manny Pacquiao should fight GGG.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAS...

Dubois vs Joyce is sadly on hold for the moment so Adam caught up with triple D straight after a recent training session at the peacock gym. Home workouts run by his sister, a new house and a behind closed doors return where all on the agenda. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018*Please leave a review on iTune...

A lot is going on in Robbie Davies Jr's world even though his day job is currently on hold. Adam caught up with him to talk about being an expectant Dad, changing Gym's, moving to Sheffield (part time) and dealing with Anxiety. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018*Please leave a review on iTunes http://apple.c...

Ricky Hatton became the new IBF Light Welterweight champion of the world on June 4th 2005 when he defeated the pound for pound legend, Kostya Tszyu. We look back 15 years to that epic night in Manchester that is still yet to be topped. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018*Please leave a review on iTunes http:/...

There's nothing better in sport than a comeback. The team that are 3 nil down at half time that comes back to win.  The Tennis player facing match point whilst 2 sets down.  The fighter that is behind on the cards and pulls out that Hollywood punch. Today we look at just that. Here are our favourite five in fight comebacks.  Fighters on the verge of defeat that found something deep in their soul t...

We have a new contender at Welterweight. Gilbert Burns stepped up to take out Tyron Woodley with a dominant performance at the weekend and cement his name amongst the big boys at 170lbs. We discuss the disappointment Leon Edwards must have felt watching at home. The big story this week is the battle between Jon Jones and Dana White.  Has jones left the building?  This, Fight Island and UFC250 are...

This week we have seen plenty on mainstream media talking up a potential fight between Dillian Whyte and UFC Heavyweight Francis Ngannou.  Matchroom even organised a 'press conference' to stir up fan interest, but in the end it didn't materialise. We ask what was the point?  Who benefits from a fight like that? As well as this we look ahead to Top Rank returning to Las Vegas on June 9th, we look b...

12 months ago Callum Smith was making his first defence of his Super Middleweight world title against Hassan N'Dam in New York on the AJ vs Ruiz undercard.  A sensational knock out performance seemed to set him up for the super fight with Canelo Alvarez but it is yet to materialise. Adam caught up with 'Mundo' to discuss his frustrating year and what he hopes will happen once we are out of lockdow...

Joe Joyce was due to fight Daniel Dubois but then COVID-19 hit. Adam caught up with him to talk through his preparation in Las Vegas for that fight, sparring Francis Ngannou and keeping sharp by using a virtual computer game. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018*Please leave a review on iTunes http://apple.co/...

What an honour this is. Cecilia Braekhus, the undefeated, the undisputed welterweight champion of the world and the first woman to hold all four major governing body world titles simultaneously, joined Adam for a chat. They discussed starting out in fight sports as a young woman in a country that had banned professional boxing, the rise to welterweight supremacy and the super fights she still crav...

The former WBC Flyweight world champion has a new promoter. Charlie Edwards has teamed up with Frank Warren for the next stages of his career as he seeks to become a multi weight world champion.  Adam caught up with Charlie to talk about relocating to Sheffield, his plans for a tilt at Super Fly and that Easter egg prank his girlfriend got him with. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST...

The WBC Lightweight world champion joined Nick this week for a catchup. Amongst things discussed, training with Floyd Mayweather, the hunt to unify the division and how Michael Jordan and the Last Dance is inspiring him to be an all time great. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018*Please leave a review on iTun...

We've more action to preview this weekend as the UFC (hopefully) heads back to Las Vegas and the Apex. Tyron Woodley fights Gilbert Burns and there's a few up and coming young fighters with a great opportunity to grab some headlines with a captive audience. We also discuss Conor McGregor's GOAT list and the prospect of Jon Jones moving to heavyweight to take on Francis Ngannou. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS...

Things are starting to move a little this week in Boxing.  Nevada state athletic commission are meeting to hopefully give the green light to the return of the sweet science in Las Vegas, which will mean Top Rank can continue with their plans for shows in June. Also, there's a bit of news regarding a proposed location for the Fury vs Wilder trilogy fight. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PO...

Leon Edwards has teamed up with Jimi Manuwa and Darren Till to bring a new initiative to tackle knife crime. Here, he catches up with Nick to talk through the project, his disappointment at UFC London falling through and why Tyron Woodley is running away. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCASTWINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018*Please leave a rev...