Look Back Hall vs Silva  Matchmaker Moment: Uriah Hall  Look Ahead: UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira    Savage Picks Sergio’s sure bet and 3 fight parlay  Fight Cave 5 - Today’s Topic: Top 5  80s  Action movies  Fight News - updates from Kyle

Look Back Hall vs Silva Matchmaker Moment: Uriah Hall Look Ahead: UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira   Savage Picks Sergio’s sure bet and 3 fight parlay Fight Cave 5 - Today’s Topic: Top 5  80s  Action movies Fight News - updates from Kyle

The Fight Cave: #94

Look Back: UFC 254 Matchmaker Moment: 155 Vacant Title Look Ahead: UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva Savage Picks: Sergio’s sure bet and 3 fight parlay Fight Cave 5 - Today’s Topic: Top 5 Pound for Pound MMA Fighters of all time Fight News: updates from Kyle Video version available on Youtube 

Look Back: UFC 254 Matchmaker Moment: 155 Vacant Title Look Ahead: UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva Savage Picks: Sergio’s sure bet and 3 fight parlay Fight Cave 5 - Today’s Topic: Top 5 Pound for Pound MMA Fighters of all time Fight News: updates from Kyle Video version available on Youtube

The Fight Cave - Ep 93 | Monday Oct 26

It's finally time to breakdown UFC 254! Join the guys in the Fight Cave for their predictions, Savage Picks, and Fight News Video version available on YouTube

It's finally time to breakdown UFC 254! Join the guys in the Fight Cave for their predictions, Savage Picks, and Fight News Video version available on YouTube

Ep 92: UFC 254

- Main Card Breakdown - Quick Pix - Savage Picks of the Week - Fight News

- Main Card Breakdown - Quick Pix - Savage Picks of the Week - Fight News

Ep 91: Ortega vs Jung

Martial Artist and Combat Sports analyst Phoenix Carnevale joins the guys in The Fight Cave for episode 90. Topics discussed: - Breakdown: UFC Fight Night - Moraes vs Sandhagen - Savage Picks: Sergio's sure bet and a 3 fight Parlay - Fight Cave 5: Top 5 Rivalries in MMA -  Fight News: the latest fight announcements, cancellations, and postponements    TFC video version is available on New York Fighting's Youtube channel

Martial Artist and Combat Sports analyst Phoenix Carnevale joins the guys in The Fight Cave for episode 90. Topics discussed: - Breakdown: UFC Fight Night - Moraes vs Sandhagen - Savage Picks: Sergio's sure bet and a 3 fight Parlay - Fight Cave 5: Top 5 Rivalries in MMA -  Fight News: the latest fight announcements, cancellations, and postponements  TFC video version is available on New York Fighting's Youtube channel

The Fight Cave: Ep 90 w/ Phoenix Carnevale

Nick Pace

UFC and Bellator vet Nick Pace joins the guys for episode 89 Topics disused in The Fight Cave: - Look Back: Holm vs Aldana - Matchmaker Moment: Holly Homs | Carlos Condit | Michael Chandler - Fight Cave 5: Top 5 Submissions in MMA - Fight News: Usman vs Bruns Postponed - His school Tiger Schulmann's Tottenville in Staten Island, NY   Video version available on New York Fighting's Youtube channel   Please follow, subscribe, and maybe even leave a review...

UFC and Bellator vet Nick Pace joins the guys for episode 89 Topics disused in The Fight Cave: - Look Back: Holm vs Aldana - Matchmaker Moment: Holly Homs | Carlos Condit | Michael Chandler - Fight Cave 5: Top 5 Submissions in MMA - Fight News: Usman vs Bruns Postponed - His school Tiger Schulmann's Tottenville in Staten Island, NY Video version available on New York Fighting's Youtube channel Please follow, subscribe, and maybe even leave a review...

The Fight Cave: Ep 89 w/ Nick Pace

Alex Ecklin

Black belt and co-owner of Mastryka Bjj in Brooklyn, NY, Alex Ecklin joins the guys in The Fight Cave today. They discuss: - UFC Fight Night Holms vs Aldana - Quick Pix: Prelims - Savage Picks of the Week - The return of the Fight Cave 5: Who are the top 5 Grapplers in MMA? - Fight News * Video version available on New York Fighting's Youtube channel * 

Black belt and co-owner of Mastryka Bjj in Brooklyn, NY, Alex Ecklin joins the guys in The Fight Cave today. They discuss: - UFC Fight Night Holms vs Aldana - Quick Pix: Prelims - Savage Picks of the Week - The return of the Fight Cave 5: Who are the top 5 Grapplers in MMA? - Fight News * Video version available on New York Fighting's Youtube channel *

The Fight Cave: Ep 88 - Alex Ecklin

We take a Look Back at UFC 253 and see how our picks did. Then we call out some potential matchups in Matchmaker Moment. We discuss the controversy between Conor McGregor And Dana White Finally its time for Early Odds on Holms vs Aldana and Fight News Available on most podcast apps

We take a Look Back at UFC 253 and see how our picks did. Then we call out some potential matchups in Matchmaker Moment. We discuss the controversy between Conor McGregor And Dana White Finally its time for Early Odds on Holms vs Aldana and Fight News Available on most podcast apps

The Fight Cave: Ep 87

Matt and the guys breakdown the Main card of UFC 253, then go through our Quick Pix for the Prelims and early Prelims. Sergio gives us a 3 fight parlay for his Savage Picks and Kyle fills us in on Fight News from around the world

Matt and the guys breakdown the Main card of UFC 253, then go through our Quick Pix for the Prelims and early Prelims. Sergio gives us a 3 fight parlay for his Savage Picks and Kyle fills us in on Fight News from around the world

The Fight Cave: Ep 86| UFC 253| Quick Pix|Savage Picks| Fight News

We take a Look Back at Covington vs Woodley - Should Cowboy Cerrone retire? - Chimaev - Real Deal or Hype? - Early Odds: Adesanya vs Costa - Fight News: Mir signs with BKFC

We take a Look Back at Covington vs Woodley - Should Cowboy Cerrone retire? - Chimaev - Real Deal or Hype? - Early Odds: Adesanya vs Costa - Fight News: Mir signs with BKFC

The Fight Cave: Ep 85|Look Back|Early Odds|Fight News

Taped at the EVERLAST Studio in New York City, The Fight Cave takes you inside the Fight game through in depth discussions and interviews with top fighters and industry insiders. A focus on MMA, but a love for all combat sports... if it has to do with Fighting, you can find it in The Fight Cave. Hosted by Matt Culley. Matt, a Long Island, NY native, is a longtime Martial Artist and fight fan, with years of experience in the fight industry. His background includes fighting, competing, owning a Martial Arts school, training with fighters, managing fighters, and founding combat sports site NewYorkFighting.com. Matt is also a Brown belt in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu.

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Taped at the EVERLAST Studio in New York City, The Fight Cave takes you inside the Fight game through in depth discussions and interviews with top fighters and industry insiders. A focus on MMA, but a love for all combat sports... if it has to do with Fighting, you can find it in The Fight Cave. Hosted by Matt Culley. Matt, a Long Island, NY native, is a longtime Martial Artist and fight fan, with years of experience in the fight industry. His background includes fighting, competing, owning a Martial Arts school, training with fighters, managing fighters, and founding combat sports site <a href="http://NewYorkFighting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NewYorkFighting.com</a>. Matt is also a Brown belt in Brazilian Jui-Jitsu.

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Andre Harrison

Randy Brown

Matt is joined by 2 of the athletes he manages, Andre Harrison and Randy Brown. Andre is an undefeated Featherweight (17-0), who fights for PFL (Professional Fighters League).  Randy is a Welterweight who fights for the UFC.  These two guys are great friends and equally great training partners.  They comment on each other as a fighter, as well as what they think of themselves.  Matt asks about their work ethic, character, goals, training, and everything in between.   Randy and Andre joke back and forth, and give a taste of what a day in the life really is. Andre talks about his mental grit and meditation practices.   They then analyze the fighters to compete this weekend at UFC 218: Holloway VS Aldo.  They take their picks and explain why you should look out for some of these fighters. Matt closes the convo with TFC 5 with some new questions!

Matt is joined by 2 of the athletes he manages, Andre Harrison and Randy Brown. Andre is an undefeated Featherweight (17-0), who fights for PFL (Professional Fighters League).  Randy is a Welterweight who fights for the UFC.  These two guys are great friends and equally great training partners.  They comment on each other as a fighter, as well as what they think of themselves.  Matt asks about their work ethic, character, goals, training, and everything in between.   Randy and Andre joke back and forth, and give a taste of what a day in the life really is. Andre talks about his mental grit and meditation practices.   They then analyze the fighters to compete this weekend at UFC 218: Holloway VS Aldo.  They take their picks and explain why you should look out for some of these fighters. Matt closes the convo with TFC 5 with some new questions!

Ep 57: Get to Know Andre Harrison & Randy Brown & UFC 218 Picks

Heather Hardy

Matt caught up with undefeated Boxing Champion Heather Hardy at LAW MMA, before a training session with Jennie Nedell. During the Fight Cave 5 they talk about how Heather started fighting, some of her best moments in her career, her upcoming fight for Bellator MMA on June 14, and much more.   Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe.

Matt caught up with undefeated Boxing Champion Heather Hardy at LAW MMA, before a training session with Jennie Nedell. During the Fight Cave 5 they talk about how Heather started fighting, some of her best moments in her career, her upcoming fight for Bellator MMA on June 14, and much more. Listen. Enjoy. Subscribe.

The Fight Cave - Heather Hardy: Ep 63

Matt Culley sat down with Andre Harrison at Bellmore Kickboxing MMA for a quick Fight Cave 5. They spoke about Andre's start in fighting, the impact his Head Coach Keith Trimble has on his life, 2 of his best moments in and out of the cage, and his mindset coming off of his first loss and heading into Season 2 of PFL.   All this and more on the #FightCave5   Listen, Enjoy, &amp; Subscribe!

Matt Culley sat down with Andre Harrison at Bellmore Kickboxing MMA for a quick Fight Cave 5. They spoke about Andre's start in fighting, the impact his Head Coach Keith Trimble has on his life, 2 of his best moments in and out of the cage, and his mindset coming off of his first loss and heading into Season 2 of PFL. All this and more on the #FightCave5 Listen, Enjoy, &amp; Subscribe!

The Fight Cave - Andre Harrison: Ep 62

Phillipe Nover

Matt met up with UFC and Bellator vet Phillipe Nover at his home in Brooklyn, NY to catch up on life after fighting. Phillipe talks about his start in Martial Arts, the impact the Ultimate Fighter had on his career, his best moments in and out of the cage, and more during the Fight Cave 5   Listen, Enjoy, &amp; Subscribe

Matt met up with UFC and Bellator vet Phillipe Nover at his home in Brooklyn, NY to catch up on life after fighting. Phillipe talks about his start in Martial Arts, the impact the Ultimate Fighter had on his career, his best moments in and out of the cage, and more during the Fight Cave 5 Listen, Enjoy, &amp; Subscribe

The Fight Cave - Phillipe Nover: Ep 61

Rich Byrne

Matt recently met up with Rich Byrne at his office in Manhattan. Rich is the President of Benefit Street Partners, as well as Kasai Grappling. They discuss Rich's Martial Arts journey, what led to creating Kasai, and the mentors he's had throughout his years in Martial Arts.   That and much more in the Fight Cave 5!   Enjoy and be sure to Subscribe

Matt recently met up with Rich Byrne at his office in Manhattan. Rich is the President of Benefit Street Partners, as well as Kasai Grappling. They discuss Rich's Martial Arts journey, what led to creating Kasai, and the mentors he's had throughout his years in Martial Arts. That and much more in the Fight Cave 5! Enjoy and be sure to Subscribe

The Fight Cave - Rich Byrne: Ep 60

Matt met up UFC/Bellator vet Nick pace in Staten Island at his school Tiger Schulmann's Tottenville. Nick talks about his start in Martial Arts, some of his best moments as a fighter and teacher, and what's next for him going forward. He's got some great stories and answers to this week's Fight Cave 5. Listen, enjoy, and send us some feedback

Matt met up UFC/Bellator vet Nick pace in Staten Island at his school Tiger Schulmann's Tottenville. Nick talks about his start in Martial Arts, some of his best moments as a fighter and teacher, and what's next for him going forward. He's got some great stories and answers to this week's Fight Cave 5. Listen, enjoy, and send us some feedback

The Fight Cave - Nick Pace: Ep 59

Ray Longo

Matt heads to LAW MMA to visit one of the best MMA coaches in the biz, Ray Longo, and a fighter making his UFC debut on Jan 14., Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola, and our Evolving Athletes Master, Tony "Fight Shape" Ricci.  First, Matt talks with Tony about Joanna Jędrzejczyk coming out after loss to Rose Namajunas about her terrible weight cut with her team.  Tony talks about the logistics of her weight cut (14 pounds in 14 hours), her performance, and the effects.  Tony explains cutting weight, rehydrating, and the whole process for making weight. Matt brings up past guest from Ep 49, Daria Anne Albers, who talked about her brutal weight cuts.  Tony gives us an update on her, and touches upon weight cutting for women vs men. Longo talks about his fighters, Aljamain Sterling &amp; Merab Dvalishvili, and their losses at UFC Fight Night 123.   Longo talks about the Steamrolla's start and his training camp.  Frevola gives us an inside look of his combat career, including wrestling, jiu jitsu, and fighting in Thailand. Make sure to watch his UFC debut on Jan 14, 2018!

Matt heads to LAW MMA to visit one of the best MMA coaches in the biz, Ray Longo, and a fighter making his UFC debut on Jan 14., Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola, and our Evolving Athletes Master, Tony "Fight Shape" Ricci.  First, Matt talks with Tony about Joanna Jędrzejczyk coming out after loss to Rose Namajunas about her terrible weight cut with her team.  Tony talks about the logistics of her weight cut (14 pounds in 14 hours), her performance, and the effects.  Tony explains cutting weight, rehydrating, and the whole process for making weight. Matt brings up past guest from Ep 49, Daria Anne Albers, who talked about her brutal weight cuts.  Tony gives us an update on her, and touches upon weight cutting for women vs men. Longo talks about his fighters, Aljamain Sterling &amp; Merab Dvalishvili, and their losses at UFC Fight Night 123.   Longo talks about the Steamrolla's start and his training camp.  Frevola gives us an inside look of his combat career, including wrestling, jiu jitsu, and fighting in Thailand. Make sure to watch his UFC debut on Jan 14, 2018!

EP 58: Ray Longo with Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola & Tony "Fight Shape" Ricci

Marlon Maraes

Matt and Kyle start the show up with a recap from UFC Sydney, including the prefight drama where not only a punch was thrown, but also a boomerang in Australian fashion! Fight News covers the upcoming bouts for UFC 219 including Cyborg's opponent.  He also reports on an arrest of a UFC fighter. Then Aljamain joins us in studio before his training at Renzo Gracie's. Matt asks him about his current weight cut for his upcoming fight against Marlon Moraes on 12/9/17 at UFC Fight Night 123.  Aljamain talks fighting styles, his camp at LAW MMA, and training partners including Merab who was on Ep 55 and will be making his UFC debut on the same card.  Aljamain decodes the whole 135 division and what fights may play out, and where he stands in the equation. Matt asks about Aljamain's other businesses including his clothing line, and he describes his other ventures outside of MMA. Sterling talks about how he got into MMA, his family, coaching high schoolers and fighters.  Finally, Aljamain answers The Fight Cave 5!

Matt and Kyle start the show up with a recap from UFC Sydney, including the prefight drama where not only a punch was thrown, but also a boomerang in Australian fashion! Fight News covers the upcoming bouts for UFC 219 including Cyborg's opponent.  He also reports on an arrest of a UFC fighter. Then Aljamain joins us in studio before his training at Renzo Gracie's. Matt asks him about his current weight cut for his upcoming fight against Marlon Moraes on 12/9/17 at UFC Fight Night 123.  Aljamain talks fighting styles, his camp at LAW MMA, and training partners including Merab who was on Ep 55 and will be making his UFC debut on the same card.  Aljamain decodes the whole 135 division and what fights may play out, and where he stands in the equation. Matt asks about Aljamain's other businesses including his clothing line, and he describes his other ventures outside of MMA. Sterling talks about how he got into MMA, his family, coaching high schoolers and fighters.  Finally, Aljamain answers The Fight Cave 5!

Ep 56: Aljamain Sterling on his upcoming UFC Fight Night 123 Bout VS Marlon Maraes

Matt opens up with Kyle to comment on the fights from UFC Fight Night 120: Dustin Poirier VS Anthony Pettis. They talk about the finishes, the ref, and each of the fights on the main card to the prelims. Then Kyle gives Fight News announcing upcoming fights (Gian Villante, Jose Aldo, etc) and shakeups including the fights of Frankie Edgar and Anderson Silva.   Then Matt calls up Eddie Gordon, recent Best Selling Author from his book, Forever Truckin'.  Eddie won The Ultimate Fighter Season 19: Team Edgar VS Team Penn, and talks about his road to MMA.  He explains his book, training, being a role model, and the MMA world.  They also talk about upcoming fights for Aljamain sterling and Jimmie Rivera, as well as the recent win GSP had over Bisping and where Woodley fits in.  Matt also asks Eddie The Fight Cave 5. Eddie worked as a finance director and then a sales consultant before pursuing MMA.He started training for MMA after running into his old high school friend Chris Weidman, who is the former UFC Middleweight champion. *Special congrats to Matt on earning his black belt in BJJ!

Matt opens up with Kyle to comment on the fights from UFC Fight Night 120: Dustin Poirier VS Anthony Pettis. They talk about the finishes, the ref, and each of the fights on the main card to the prelims. Then Kyle gives Fight News announcing upcoming fights (Gian Villante, Jose Aldo, etc) and shakeups including the fights of Frankie Edgar and Anderson Silva.   Then Matt calls up Eddie Gordon, recent Best Selling Author from his book, Forever Truckin'.  Eddie won The Ultimate Fighter Season 19: Team Edgar VS Team Penn, and talks about his road to MMA.  He explains his book, training, being a role model, and the MMA world.  They also talk about upcoming fights for Aljamain sterling and Jimmie Rivera, as well as the recent win GSP had over Bisping and where Woodley fits in.  Matt also asks Eddie The Fight Cave 5. Eddie worked as a finance director and then a sales consultant before pursuing MMA.He started training for MMA after running into his old high school friend Chris Weidman, who is the former UFC Middleweight champion. *Special congrats to Matt on earning his black belt in BJJ!

Ep 55: Eddie "Truck" Gordon, The Ultimate Fighter Season 19 Winner

Dana White

Merab Dvalishvili

Matt calls up Kyle for an exciting breakdown of what some are saying is the best UFC card, UFC 217. They talk about #TeamEverlast athlete &amp; TFC Guest, Randy Brown's UD win against Mickey Gall. Kyle and Matt go back and forth on each of the fights, talking about the highlights and what's to come for the fighters. Then, Merab Dvalishvili comes in to studio with his cornerman, Zuka Mtchedlishvili. They talk about his MMA career, his home country, Georgia, and how ready he is for UFC Fresno! Dvalishvili (7-2) is a native of the country of Georgia, but he now trains at the Serra BJJ Academy in Huntington, N.Y. He’s been a standout in the Ring of Combat promotion and he brings a six-fight win streak into his UFC debut. In Dvalishvili’s most recent contest, he needed just 15 seconds to knock out Raufeon Stots with a spinning backfist! 

Matt calls up Kyle for an exciting breakdown of what some are saying is the best UFC card, UFC 217. They talk about #TeamEverlast athlete &amp; TFC Guest, Randy Brown's UD win against Mickey Gall. Kyle and Matt go back and forth on each of the fights, talking about the highlights and what's to come for the fighters. Then, Merab Dvalishvili comes in to studio with his cornerman, Zuka Mtchedlishvili. They talk about his MMA career, his home country, Georgia, and how ready he is for UFC Fresno! Dvalishvili (7-2) is a native of the country of Georgia, but he now trains at the Serra BJJ Academy in Huntington, N.Y. He’s been a standout in the Ring of Combat promotion and he brings a six-fight win streak into his UFC debut. In Dvalishvili’s most recent contest, he needed just 15 seconds to knock out Raufeon Stots with a spinning backfist!

Ep 54: Merab Dvalishvili, UFC Debut 12/9 After Winning Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight

Matt sits down with Jennifer Dugwen to talk about her life in combat sports and her upcoming bout this Saturday 11/11.  Matt asks how she got into boxing and more recently into MMA. She talks about fighting in different weight classes due to the slow development of women's divisions.  Jen represented the Federated States of Micronesia in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. She trains out of Brooklyn, New York and  won gold in the female lightweight division at the 2015 Pacific Games held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. She also competed in the 2016 Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifier held in Qian'an China, and recently has her first full muay thai fight. She is also a mother and fights Saturday 11/11/17 at Aggressive Combat Championships.

Matt sits down with Jennifer Dugwen to talk about her life in combat sports and her upcoming bout this Saturday 11/11.  Matt asks how she got into boxing and more recently into MMA. She talks about fighting in different weight classes due to the slow development of women's divisions.  Jen represented the Federated States of Micronesia in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. She trains out of Brooklyn, New York and  won gold in the female lightweight division at the 2015 Pacific Games held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. She also competed in the 2016 Asia/Oceania Olympic Qualifier held in Qian'an China, and recently has her first full muay thai fight. She is also a mother and fights Saturday 11/11/17 at Aggressive Combat Championships.

Ep 53: Olympic Boxer Jennifer Dugwen Fights MMA

Gregor Gillespie

Matt has an exclusive, eye opening conversation with UFC fighter, Gregor Gillespie, inside The Fight Cave, taped at the Everlast studio. Gregor talks about his recent win by submission, his beast training partner Andre Harrison, and improved striking thanks to Keith Trimble at Bellmore Kickboxing. Gregor explains his addictive personality, and dives into his elite wrestling career where he was 130-1 in high school.  He shares how he became sober after years of substance abuse while wrestling in high school and college, and what the pivotal moment in his life was. He talks about the lows he endured, how he got to MMA, and how he lives his life now to have the success he is having.  Matt asks Gregor what's in store for the future, and Gregor gives him a 5 year projection before The Fight Cave 5 and some inspiration advice from Gregor.

Matt has an exclusive, eye opening conversation with UFC fighter, Gregor Gillespie, inside The Fight Cave, taped at the Everlast studio. Gregor talks about his recent win by submission, his beast training partner Andre Harrison, and improved striking thanks to Keith Trimble at Bellmore Kickboxing. Gregor explains his addictive personality, and dives into his elite wrestling career where he was 130-1 in high school.  He shares how he became sober after years of substance abuse while wrestling in high school and college, and what the pivotal moment in his life was. He talks about the lows he endured, how he got to MMA, and how he lives his life now to have the success he is having.  Matt asks Gregor what's in store for the future, and Gregor gives him a 5 year projection before The Fight Cave 5 and some inspiration advice from Gregor.

Ep 51: 10-0 Gregor Gillespie, UFC & #TeamEverlast athlete

Jason Rau

Nick Ronan

After the successful Rise Submission Invitational 2 event, champions Jason Rau and Nick Ronan come in to talk about their matches.  Both came from training at Renzo Gracie's in Manhattan and have their belts under Matt Serra BJJ. These guys dish all about grappling: the popularity of tournaments, the evolution of heel hooks, Gary Tonon, John Danaher, and their favorite techniques.   Sergio calls in to talk about his match against UFC's #7 Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling, as well as the great production of Rise 2. Fight News with Kyle covers fight announcements for Aljo and Edson Barboza, recaps Rise 2, and what's next for Gary Tonon.

After the successful Rise Submission Invitational 2 event, champions Jason Rau and Nick Ronan come in to talk about their matches.  Both came from training at Renzo Gracie's in Manhattan and have their belts under Matt Serra BJJ. These guys dish all about grappling: the popularity of tournaments, the evolution of heel hooks, Gary Tonon, John Danaher, and their favorite techniques.   Sergio calls in to talk about his match against UFC's #7 Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling, as well as the great production of Rise 2. Fight News with Kyle covers fight announcements for Aljo and Edson Barboza, recaps Rise 2, and what's next for Gary Tonon.

Ep 50: Rise 2 Champs, Jason Rau & Nick Ronan

Matt hosts a roundtable talk about weight cutting with Fight Shape Tony Ricci, NYS Kickboxing Champion &amp; Glory fighter Jennie Nedell, &amp; 3x European Kickboxing Champion Daria Anne Albers.  Daria shares what her team was like for 12 years, the horrible condition she has been in before a fight to make weight, and the difference fighting in different divisions.  Daria is now a coach, having gone back to school for psychology to learn the connection between her mind and body to understand what she went through. Tony explains the differences of weight cuts for both genders, to which Jennie and Daria speak to as they are currently on Tony's program.  Jennie fights on Friday at Combat at the Capitale in NYC. She explains from her perspective weight cut differences for men and women. Fight News with Kyle talks about Mark Hunter's CTE damage, the results from UFC 216 with D. Johnson &amp; Ferguson, and the newest grappling match to occur at Rise Submission Invitational II with Aljamain Sterling VS Sergio DaSilva.

Matt hosts a roundtable talk about weight cutting with Fight Shape Tony Ricci, NYS Kickboxing Champion &amp; Glory fighter Jennie Nedell, &amp; 3x European Kickboxing Champion Daria Anne Albers.  Daria shares what her team was like for 12 years, the horrible condition she has been in before a fight to make weight, and the difference fighting in different divisions.  Daria is now a coach, having gone back to school for psychology to learn the connection between her mind and body to understand what she went through. Tony explains the differences of weight cuts for both genders, to which Jennie and Daria speak to as they are currently on Tony's program.  Jennie fights on Friday at Combat at the Capitale in NYC. She explains from her perspective weight cut differences for men and women. Fight News with Kyle talks about Mark Hunter's CTE damage, the results from UFC 216 with D. Johnson &amp; Ferguson, and the newest grappling match to occur at Rise Submission Invitational II with Aljamain Sterling VS Sergio DaSilva.

Ep 49: Weight Cuts for Men VS Women

Matt Culley &amp; Fight Shape Tony Ricci talk about Performance Enhancing Drugs and the latest scandal with Jon Jones.  Tony explains how they could affect his performance versus DC, and what his personal opinion is if Jones really did use.  Matt brings up facts surrounding the possibility of his innocence. Then, they talk about McGregor's endurance, what's next for McGregor, and their thoughts on the fight against Floyd Mayweather.

Matt Culley &amp; Fight Shape Tony Ricci talk about Performance Enhancing Drugs and the latest scandal with Jon Jones.  Tony explains how they could affect his performance versus DC, and what his personal opinion is if Jones really did use.  Matt brings up facts surrounding the possibility of his innocence. Then, they talk about McGregor's endurance, what's next for McGregor, and their thoughts on the fight against Floyd Mayweather.

Evolving Athletes Ep 15: Jon Jones & Mayweather VS McGregor

Adam Kownacki

Matt &amp; Sergio start off the show with the latest on #MayMac approving 8 oz gloves, and Sergio gives some inside info on the notorious Malignaggi sparring ordeal with McGregor.  They talk MMA news including Georges St. Pierre, the UFC Light Heavyweight belt &amp; Bellator updates. Adam Kownacki, 16-0, 13KOs, ranked #10 Heavyweight on BoxRec, comes into studio.  He gives the boxing perspective on #MayMac and talks about his sparring sessions with MMA fighters like Gian Villante.  Adam talks about getting into fight sports, injuries, and the many gyms he's trained at in the tristate area.  He tells us about his many training partners including Wladimir Klitschko, Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller, &amp; Cam Awesome form the boxing Netflix documentary: Counter Punch. Matt asks Adam The Fight Cave 5, and Adam gives some good advice to new fighters.

Matt &amp; Sergio start off the show with the latest on #MayMac approving 8 oz gloves, and Sergio gives some inside info on the notorious Malignaggi sparring ordeal with McGregor.  They talk MMA news including Georges St. Pierre, the UFC Light Heavyweight belt &amp; Bellator updates. Adam Kownacki, 16-0, 13KOs, ranked #10 Heavyweight on BoxRec, comes into studio.  He gives the boxing perspective on #MayMac and talks about his sparring sessions with MMA fighters like Gian Villante.  Adam talks about getting into fight sports, injuries, and the many gyms he's trained at in the tristate area.  He tells us about his many training partners including Wladimir Klitschko, Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller, &amp; Cam Awesome form the boxing Netflix documentary: Counter Punch. Matt asks Adam The Fight Cave 5, and Adam gives some good advice to new fighters.

Ep 42: Adam Kownacki, Heavyweight Boxer 

Bradley Desir

Coming back from the UFC Training facility, where Matt cheered on his fighter, Sidney Outlaw, he comes first thing into the studio to chop it up with Sergio.  Special guest Bradley Desir talks about his recent KO win at Bellator 180, how he got into MMA, and his military days.  The crew talks about UFC: Long Island, where a couple of Desir's teammates will be competing, as well as 8 previous guests of the show! Desir keeps it 100 about fighters, MMA, and UFC Fight Night: Weidman VS Gastelum.  Sergio &amp; Desir place their bets for the card and on their Tigers Schulmann &amp; LAW MMA teammates.  Desir answers The Fight Cave 5.  Fight News with Kyle talks about the growth of the UFC's competition with Bellator, 1FC, &amp; Professional Fighter's League.

Coming back from the UFC Training facility, where Matt cheered on his fighter, Sidney Outlaw, he comes first thing into the studio to chop it up with Sergio.  Special guest Bradley Desir talks about his recent KO win at Bellator 180, how he got into MMA, and his military days.  The crew talks about UFC: Long Island, where a couple of Desir's teammates will be competing, as well as 8 previous guests of the show! Desir keeps it 100 about fighters, MMA, and UFC Fight Night: Weidman VS Gastelum.  Sergio &amp; Desir place their bets for the card and on their Tigers Schulmann &amp; LAW MMA teammates.  Desir answers The Fight Cave 5.  Fight News with Kyle talks about the growth of the UFC's competition with Bellator, 1FC, &amp; Professional Fighter's League.

Ep 38: Bradley Desir

Matt &amp; Serg catch up on The Ultimate Fighter Finale &amp; UFC 213.  Then Harry St. Leger comes in to studio.  Harry is a double black belt in BBJ under Renzo &amp; Danaher, Judo National Champ, &amp; a Jackson Wink Academy Coach. He has helped in many big fight camps, including those of GSP, Weidman, Jones, and Cowboy. They talk about Judo VS wrestling in MMA, coaching in fight camps, training, and Tuesday night's Contender series.  Leger talks about training with Cowboy Cerrone, Jon Jones, and others.  Matt asks Harry the Fight Cave 5, and Harry gives a bunch of shout outs to up and coming fighters to watch out for.  To close out the show, Matt shares how you can win 2 tickets to the Rise Submission Contest on 7/29!

Matt &amp; Serg catch up on The Ultimate Fighter Finale &amp; UFC 213.  Then Harry St. Leger comes in to studio.  Harry is a double black belt in BBJ under Renzo &amp; Danaher, Judo National Champ, &amp; a Jackson Wink Academy Coach. He has helped in many big fight camps, including those of GSP, Weidman, Jones, and Cowboy. They talk about Judo VS wrestling in MMA, coaching in fight camps, training, and Tuesday night's Contender series.  Leger talks about training with Cowboy Cerrone, Jon Jones, and others.  Matt asks Harry the Fight Cave 5, and Harry gives a bunch of shout outs to up and coming fighters to watch out for.  To close out the show, Matt shares how you can win 2 tickets to the Rise Submission Contest on 7/29!

Ep 37: Harry St. Leger, Judo Master & Coach at Jackson WInk

Matt &amp; Sergio "The Scale Assassin" talk about Bellator 180 in NYC.  Sergio tells us about weigh-ins, and his fight.  They talk about the highlights of the card, including former TFC guest, Heather Hardy. Sergio has a new favorite fighter and talks about what it was like fighting at The Garden. They then recap the UFC fights from the weekend, including former TFC guest, Jared Gordon's UFC debut. TJ Dillashaw, UFC fighter, calls in to talk about training with his new coaches in CA, and leaving Denver. Matt &amp; Serg ask about behind the scenes at The Ultimate Fighter, how all the drama with Team Alpha Male really started, his weight cutting and lifestyle change for fighting in different weight classes, and his new company making healthier seasonings.

Matt &amp; Sergio "The Scale Assassin" talk about Bellator 180 in NYC.  Sergio tells us about weigh-ins, and his fight.  They talk about the highlights of the card, including former TFC guest, Heather Hardy. Sergio has a new favorite fighter and talks about what it was like fighting at The Garden. They then recap the UFC fights from the weekend, including former TFC guest, Jared Gordon's UFC debut. TJ Dillashaw, UFC fighter, calls in to talk about training with his new coaches in CA, and leaving Denver. Matt &amp; Serg ask about behind the scenes at The Ultimate Fighter, how all the drama with Team Alpha Male really started, his weight cutting and lifestyle change for fighting in different weight classes, and his new company making healthier seasonings.

Ep 34: TJ Dillashaw, Bellator 180 talk

Chris Algieri

Matt, Fight Shape Tony, and Former WBO Junior Welterweight Champ, Chris Algieri link up to discuss various theories on performance training for boxing.  They talk about the importance of endurance and conditioning for boxing, and compare to other sports.  They also comment on strength, speed, and power and how it can be built and affected during training.  Listen in to learn how you can manipulate your training to achieve your goals!

Matt, Fight Shape Tony, and Former WBO Junior Welterweight Champ, Chris Algieri link up to discuss various theories on performance training for boxing.  They talk about the importance of endurance and conditioning for boxing, and compare to other sports.  They also comment on strength, speed, and power and how it can be built and affected during training.  Listen in to learn how you can manipulate your training to achieve your goals!

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