GSMC MMA Podcast

ONE Championship's Big Bang brings the best MMA and Kickboxers around the world to compete in a night full of action, surprises, and drama. Kickboxing champion Harut Grigorian makes his debut in the main event while the women's atomweight division steals the show as Bi Njuyen faces Jihin Radzuan. Today's episode covers the ONE event with every fight being analyzed as well as the aftermath of the e...

In a match card full of disarray including cancelled bouts and last minute fighters coming in. Two fighters in the middleweight division clash on route to competing amongst the top 5 in the division as Jack Hermansson faces off against Marvin Vettori in the main event. Meanwhile veteran and former title contender Ovaint Saint Preux wishes to slow the momentum of one of the sport's fastest rising s...

Happy Thanksgivings! Today's episode is a special one as Arnel De Leon covers an important event in November of 2015. The main event being Ronda Rousey defending her Women's Bantamweight belt against Holly Holm. The card also includes several fighters who thrived during a very different landscape in the world of MMA. I cover the results of each fight as well as the aftermath of each fighter after...

n a week consisting of last minute card changes, old men coming back to boxing, and an internet influencer fighting against a retired basketball player. Anthony Smith and Devin Clark battle it out for Light Heavyweight supremacy in the main event. Today's episode looks into the fight results and aftermath. As well as a preview for next week's Fight Night bout and major PPV.<br /><br />...

Today's episode is a review on UFC 255. Deiveson Figueiredo starts his reign as flyweight champion as he faces off against Dana White's Contender Series winner Alex Perez. Dominant women's Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko defends her title against Jennifer Maia. Her older sister looks to bounce back from a crushing loss by facing Ariane Lipski. Joaquin Buckley looks to ride his Knockout Of...

Corey Anderson makes his Bellator Debut against veteran knockout artist Melvin Manhouf. Also I cover the Bellator Featherweight title defense of Patricio Pitbull. Today's podcast will also have a discussion on MMA fighters looking for alternative means of revenue as one organization goes hard on a performer who chooses to make money her own way.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed thi...

Felder comes in as a replacement fighter as he faces a former lightweight champion who seeks to make his return to the division after his stint at welterweight. Today's episode looks at the event and the ongoing storylines of this UFC Fight Night event. I analyze every fight and look at the aftermath of the event. Khaos Williams steals the show with a one punch knockout, meanwhile two young prospe...

With a new Light Heavyweight champion making headlines as well as a Middleweight champion that has his eyes set for greatness, two top contenders of the Light Heavyweight division look to battle it out inside the Octagon as two journeymen try to claim for a number one contender's position. Today's episode is a review of the UFC Fight Night Santos Vs Teixeira event. Arnel looks at each fight provid...

Description: Two champions battle it out for the undisputed lightweight title. The fight ends in shocking fashion as a fighter chooses to retire. Meanwhile another great fighter is set to retire soon. Today's episode covers a monumental fight island ppv event that pitted Khabib Nurmagomedov against Justin Gaethje at the main event. Robert Whittaker faces Jared Cannonier to decide who is the rightf...

The UFC Lightweight division is in disarray as several top names are unsure of their future. Former Bellator champion Michael Chandler will serve as a potential replacement fighter for the upcoming UFC Lightweight title bout coming this October. Tony Ferguson hopes to compete in some fashion before the end of the year. Dustin Poirer is going through contractual disputes. Connor Mcgregor could be f...

The Women's bantamweight division is at the forefront as four top contenders for the bantamweight title face one another in order to get the opportunity to fight Amanda Nunes for the UFC women's bantamweight title. Two heavyweight prospects do battle in a very strange three round battle. Today's episode covers the event as well as Mike Perry's ongoing search for a special person to join his corner...

Today's episode looks at the aftermath of UFC 254 as well as the new paths for former heavyweight champions. Josh Barnett looks for a career in bare knuckle fighting while Frank Mir looks to support his daughter in her quest to be the next great women's fighter. Today also has a discussion on fans imposing their personal preference versus the objective reality as it pertains to sports culture.<...

The long awaited title bout between UFC Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa take centerstage on Fight Island. Also with the relinquishing of the Light Heavyweight title from Jon Jones. Dominic Reyes seeks to be the champion that many believe he should have been as goes up against a polish powerhouse in Jan Blachowicz. Prospects try to move up the card as two women settle their di...

Today's episode is a preview of the much anticipated UFC253 event. With two title belts on the line for the night. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight title is up for grabs between Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz. The main event will settle the feud between Paulo Costa and current Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Arnel also covers ongoing MMA news that include a former world champion making h...

A night full of amazing action with prospects and veterans putting on a stellar show with submission victories and one punch knockouts. The show centered around a main starring a former title challenger who seeks a rematch for the welterweight gold as well as a former champion who comes in as an underdog. Today's episode is a review of UFC Fight Night Covington Vs Woodley. Arnel De Leon analyzes t...

After a stellar main event from the recent UFC Fight Night Event, how will the long awaited Covington vs Woodley fight fair? Today's episode is a preview of what to expect from a stacked card that includes Niko Price, DOnald Cerrone, Johnny Walker, and many more. As well as a roundup of news covering UFC, Bellator, and the BKFC.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us...

Two fighters in the women's strawweight division pull out a fight of the year candidate as they go the distance after five rounds of action. Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill look to bounce back from their respective controversial losses as they leave it all in the line in the octagon for their bout. Larger than life figures continue to be prevalent in the world of MMA as long awaited comes up. Co...

The UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions are in a stand still as the future of both divisions are placed in a new predicament. with Jon Jones relinquishing his Light Heavyweight strap and moving up in weight class. Two fighters are set to square off for the vacant title. Also Middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa sends a message to to current Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. T...

A legend faces off a prospect on the rise of the heavyweight division. Today's episode is a review of UFC Fight night Overeem Vs Sakai. While the main event is a heavyweight bout. The co main event stars a highlight reel finisher making his return to the light heavyweight division. Today's episode looks into the card, UFC 4, retirements, and returns coming up in the UFC.<br /><br />As...

The sport of MMA is just one of many sports that are capable of transcending. In the year of 2020 while the NBA and other sporting organizations adapt and speak out to the happenings of the world. How does the largest MMA organization in the UFC respond to a controversial state of the world? Today's episodes discuss the position of MMA organizations relative to other sporting organizations as well...

A legend wishes to make his way back to title contention as Frankie Edgar looks to get his name back in the rankings as he faces top contender Pedro Munhoz in a 5 round main event. The card leads an exciting night of action filled with comebacks ending in knockouts, out of nowhere submissions, and underdogs battling their against heralded prospects. Today's episode also looks into the status of th...

Jon Jones is making his way up to the heavyweight division. What does this entail for the light heavyweight division as yet another championship vacated? Arnel looks at the aftermath of UFC 252 as top contenders move up and down in the rankings. A new title bout is announced for the upcoming UFC 253 event as well a report on two former UFC fighters moving to different organizations in order to exp...

Today's podcast is a review of the biggest heavyweight fight in UFC history as former double champion Daniel Cormier looks to retire from the sport with a victory over the most dominant heavyweight champion of all time in Stipe Miocic. Sean O'Malley looks to cement himself as the next great UFC star as he takes on a veteran in Marlon Vera in the co main event. Arnel reviews the fights of UFC 252 a...

With the biggest heavyweight championship bout right around the corner, today's episode previews what to expect for the upcoming UFC 252 event. Arnel analyzes, predicts, and covers MMA news as some fighters move on to greener pastures while others look to make a difference in their legacy.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find...

It was a night with surprising outcomes. From spinning backfists to mat technical mat wrestling. I review UFC Fight Night Lewis Vs Oleinik. Arnel analyzes the heavyweight main event that led to a record breaking performance from Derrick Lewis. As well as an important out in the Middleweight division as former Middleweight champion Chris Weidman tries to get his name back in the rankings with a vic...