GSMC MMA Podcast

Today's episode is a preview of the upcoming UFC Fight Night event with the main event being knockout artist Derrick Lewis facing off against an all time great submission specialist in Aleksei Oleinik. Also in the card is former middleweight champion Chris Weidman against the rising Omari Akhemedov. This plus much more MMA news on for the GSMC MMA Podcast. <br /><br />As always, if you...

Today's podcast reviews the first UFC event since the organization's return from Fight island. While new title fights have been announced. Joanne Calderwood risks her title shot against current UFC women's Flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko as she takes on fellow top contender Jennifer Maia. UFC Fight Night is headlined by veteran knockout artist Derek Brunson versus rising prospect from Dana...

With current Lightweight champion considering retirement after 30 victories in his MMA record. Khabib has his eyes set on current interim champion Justin Gaethje and the possible returning GSP. Another UFC FIght Night event is around the corner as Fight Island comes to a close as Derek Brunson is set to take on up and coming prospect Edmen Shabazyan. Meanwhile the title challenger at the Women's F...

Darren Till takes on Robert Whitaker as they continue to make the climb in the Middleweight rankings. Two legends square off in the octagon, while former champions and other journeymen fighters try to stake their claim in their respective divisions. Today's episode is a review of UFC Fight Night 174. Arnel looks at the stats, results, and the aftermath of the event.<br /><br />As alway...

With Fight Island coming to a close this Saturday, the UFC are making cards that leave more questions than actual fights. While a Heavyweight championship bout is expected to headline the next major UFC pay per view, a UFC Fight Night card is yet to be filled as an event in the Apex Facility coming August 1st will have last minute matchups and a new main event.<br /><br />As always, if...

With the tour around Fight Island coming to a close, there are now two new champions reigning to newly invigorated Flyweight and Bantamweight divisions in the UFC. A former champion is set to take on a fighter from the UK hoping to bounce back his career, meanwhile two legends of the sport are set to co-main event the last Fight island show.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the sho...

Fight Island continues as Arnel recaps the events and the aftermath of the recent UFC 251 event. Also looking at the current state of the rankings as new matches and fight cards are announced. A review of two featherweights looking to move up in the rankings as Volkenovski seeks a new challenger.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you ca...

The first card for Fight Island at Yas Island Abu Dhabi has occurred. Today's podcast is a review of the UFC 251 main card. Arnel gives an analysis of the much anticipated main event of Kumaru Usman vs Jorge Masvidal for the welterweight title as well as the championship rematch at the featherweight division between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. With the retirement of Henry Cejudo, Petyr...

With Fight Island coming up this Saturday, Arnel asks several questions. COVID-19 continues to be a dark fog hovering over the event at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Jorge Masvidal is coming into the fight against Kumaru Usman bringing more eyes to the product despite being more of an underdog in the main event. This episode looks at the betting odds as he predicts the outcomes for UFC 251.<br />...

Jorge Masvidal replaces Gilbert Burns as he is set to fight against Welterweight champion Kumaru Usman at Fight Island. Questions are raised over the status of the welterweight division, weight cutting concerns, COVID-19, and the expectations for the upcoming UFC event on July 11. Arnel discusses the betting odds for the main card coming up as well as a fairly popular video going around of Khabib...

The MMA awards are up for voting as we look at the nominees for the best Mixed Martial Artists who have performed in the past year and half. Arnel goes into the fighters who have elevated their stock the most and fighters who have had the most impressive showings so far. While we near fight island a former champion talks about their development as a fighter as we near Fight Island.<br /><...

Two contenders in the lightweight battle it out in what has to be yet another Fight Of The Year candidate. A veteran makes a questionable judgement call as Mike Perry sets his eyes on prospect Mickey Gall with his girlfriend accompanying him at his corner. Today's episode looks at the most recent UFC Fight Night event and a preview of what's next to come at Fight Island.<br /><br />As...

A popular fight is thinking of being a possible free agent as Paige Vanzant is set to take on prospect Amanda Ribas. Today's episode goes into detail of the current landscape of the UFC and what to expect from both Fight Island in Abu Dhabi and the upcoming Lightweight bout between Dan Hooker and Dustin Poirer. <br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to...

A heavyweight bout main events a UFC on ESPN event at the Apex Facility. With a growing number of fighters sharing their negative experiences with upper management in the UFC brass, what are the implications going forward as Fight Island looms closer? Arnel also looks at the Heavyweight standings and previews the upcoming UFC Fight Night Event involving Dustin Porier and Dan Hooker as the two try...

Arnel talks about rising tensions between fighters and members of the UFC brass. Fighters take it to social media to air out their disputes over management and contract disputes. Fight Island is being booked next month. Two heavyweights are set to clash at the upcoming UFC Fight Night event as Arnel further examines the event and news surrounding it.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoye...

Sports in America is in a strange state as athletes from major sporting organizations argue whether it is ethical for sports to return, if it means serving as a distraction on the Black Lives Matter Movement. Arnel discusses the differences in personalities and attitude of Mixed Martial Arts fighters compared to other athletes. A discussion on the rise of Cynthia Calvillo after her impressive vict...

The location for FIght Island has been revealed! Taking place at Abu Dhabi will be four fight cards involving champions, former champions, and title contenders. Gilbert Burns is on route in participating in his 4th fight in 9 months against welterweight champion Kumaru Usman. Today's episode is a discussion of fight island and the ongoing issues of fighter purses and contracts in the UFC.<br /&...

A champion provides a dominant performance while the bantamweights provide a great showing in a division that needs an identity. In today's episode we look at UFC 250 being the first major UFC PPV event to return to Nevada since the pandemic. Arnel discusses the matchups, outcomes, and the state of the UFC divisions after the event. Also Connor Mcgregor apparently retired.<br /><br />A...

A champion who is considered by many as the Greatest Of All Time is going through a contractual dispute over his fight purse. Today's episode dives deep into the economics of the top fighters of the past decade. Arnel looks at what goes into the value of a fighter as how much money should that fighter be making versus what they are actually making. More MMA news that pertain to the upcoming fight...

In a night with a strong card from top to bottom we saw the number 6 ranked Gilbert Burns ascend his way at the top 5 of the welterweight rankings. Arnel looks at all the fights including a possible fight of the year contender and the first and only women ever to successfully win a match with a key leg lock submission hold in UFC history. Plus much more in today's edition of the GSMC MMA Podcast.&...

It is announced by the Nevada State Athletic commission that combat sports will be returning to Vegas. The trade off being that combat sports will following stricter health and safety protocols. Today's episode goes into what the MMA community can expect in the coming month as it pertains to mixed martial arts events.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscri...

Rankings for the UFC and the P4P are out. Arnel has a discussion over the placements of fighters as some go up while others drop questionably. With another UFC show happening this weekend we discuss the main event and the future of sporting events coming up in the month of June as America begins the process of reopening. <br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and sub...

In less than two weeks is an upcoming UFC Fight Night Card without an official fight card or location. Today's episode looks at possible match ups, rumored bouts, and the fallout of the past three UFC events of the past 8 days. While some fighters question the results of their matches. A champion prays for his father's health.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us an...

Three UFC events in 8 days. A lot of match ups to analyze and review a title contenders try to stake their claim in the rankings. Journeymen fighters fight for their lives as newer fighters outside the rankings make the climb. Multiple controversial finishes, knockouts, and close finishes encapsulate the past three major UFC Events.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow...

Arnel looks at the aftermath of UFC 249 and the rest of the MMA landscape in the month of May. A preview of the return of UFC Fight Night. A discussion on fighter payouts and speculation on the return of the UFC Lightweight champion possibly defending his title in the mysterious fight island in just a couple months.<br /><br />As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe...