Host Jeremy Brand is joined by regulars Chris Palmquist, Kirik Jenness, and special guest Joe Lauzon to talk about his win at this past weekend's UFC 200. Lauzon talks about his training camp leading up to the fight, how he felt during the fight, and what the win meant for him going forward. Lauzon also gives his opinion as a fighter on the recent sale of the UFC. Brand, Palmquist, Jenness continue with more discussion of the UFC's sale and recap all the big fights from this past weekend. Email any questions to info@ugpodcast.com and find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, Facebook, Twitter and more! Also, be sure to check out our primary site at MixedMartialArts.com for all the best MMA news. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 12 – Talking to actor Sean Patrick Flanery, and about the upcoming UFC 200
On this exciting episode of the UG Podcast we talk to actor Sean Patrick Flanery. He is well known for his roles in Boondock Saints, Powder, and Dexter, but he is also known for his love of martial arts and MMA. He joins us to talk about why he started going to the UG and why he loves it. He also talks about his life in jui-jitsu, and shares some awesome stories about having to defend himself. After that we talk about the main event for UFC Fight Night and the TUF 23 Finale, as well as give our predictions for the UFC 200 PPV card fights. Email any questions to info@ugpodcast.com and find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, Facebook, Twitter and more! Also be sure to check out our primary site at MixedMartialArts.com for all the best MMA news. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 11 – Talking the sale of UFC, will the fighters form a union, and Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall
On this episode we talk about the sale of UFC for 4.2 Billion dollars, and will Dana White remain at UFC for very long. Also, we discuss what this means for the fighters of UFC and the possibility of the fighters forming a union. We also listen to Jeremy's interview with Ian “Uncle Creepy” McCall. Email any questions to info@ugpodcast.com and find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, Facebook, Twitter and more! Also be sure to check out our primary site at MixedMartialArts.com for all the best MMA news. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 10 – Brock Lesnar’s drug testing exemption, Fedor Emelianko signing with UFC, and memories of Kimbo Slice
On this episode we talk Brock Lesnar’s drug testing exemption and what it could mean for Mark Hunt. We also share our thoughts on Fedor Emelianenko possibly signing with the UFC, and Donald Trump’s request to have Dana White speak at the GOP Convention on his behalf. Lastly we reveal the UG forum troll comment of the week, share memories of the recently deceased Kimbo Slice, and give our picks and analysis on the upcoming UFC Fight Night.
Episode 9 – UFC 199 and the media events overshadowing the stellar card, Muhammed Ali’s death and more
Episode 9 – On our premiere episode on the LineupMedia.fm network, hosts Jeremy Brand, Kirik Jenness and Chris Palmquist, discuss all the big moments from this past weekend's UFC 199 in Las Vegas, dive into the big media story overshadowing the stellar card, and remember the great, late Muhammed Ali. Email any questions to info@ugpodcast.com and find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Podbean, Facebook, Twitter and more! Also be sure to check out our primary site at MixedMartialArts.com for all the best MMA news. Brought to you by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 8 – Talking MMA legalization in New York, Jon Jones’ latest auto issue
Episode 8 – The UG’s Video Journalist Jonathan Shrager hosts the weekly MMA chat show alongside regular panelists and UG head honchos Kirik Jenness and Chris Palmquist. Topical matters broached on this installment include the numerous nuances of MMA’s legalization in New York, Jon Jones’ latest automobile incident and the confirmation of UFC 200’s headlining rematch between Diaz and McGregor. The UG Show is also available on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 7 – Big John McCarthy joins the show and we look at officiating in MMA
Episode 7 – Subscribe Free to our YouTube Channel https://t.co/YYKn7lGXFJ This week, host Jonathan Shrager is joined as always by Underground head honchos Kirik Jenness and Chris Palmquist, and special guest in the form of MMA refereeing leviathan Big John McCarthy. Topics broached on this installment include: – Matt Mitrione vs Travis Browne officiating controversy, the potential implications for the selection of referees in different States, and how officiating can be improved on a broader scale. – Luke Rockhold and Javier Mendez’s public criticisms of Herb Dean following the Weidman title fight. – BJM’s own interesting post-fight interactions with fighters. – UFC 196 Fallout, how McGregor’s loss reconciles with Kirik’s theory regarding movement American-karate based style being at the forefront of MMA, but most importantly the details behind “Filthy” Tom McLawlor’s Conor homage. – On the heels of the furore created by Holm and McGregor’s nap and tap juxtaposition, whether this matter purely boils down to ego, or is genuine honour at stake. – Dana’s contrasting post-fight public stances towards McGregor’s and Holm’s upsets. – UFC Unstoppable Fallout; McGregor Effect on the panelists – Mitrione to Bellator, constituting yet another high profile name switching promotions. When, if at all, does this start to become a concern for the UFC? The UG Show is also available on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 6 – Guest Megan Olivi talk UFC London and UFC 196 with The UG’s Chris Palmquist
Episode 6 – Jonathan Shrager is joined by regular panelist UG Head Honcho Chris Palmquist and Special Guest Megan Olivi to discuss all things UFC London and UFC 196.Subscribe Free to our YouTube Channel https://t.co/YYKn7lGXFJ and The UG Show is also available on iTunes and Stitcher. Powered by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 5 – Guest Nick the Tooth, RDA’s withdrawal from UFC 196, Conor and more
Episode 5 – On this fifth installment, Jonathan Shrager is joined by regular panelists, UG Head Honchos Kirik Jenness and Chris Palmquist, and the inimitable Nick The Tooth. Topics broached include: -RDA’s withdrawal from UFC 196, and options for Conor inside the Octagon come March 5th. -Polaris exclusively revealed to us at the UG that Jake Shields will co-feature on their forthcoming event headlined by Palhares, whose bout will be overlooked by two referees as a precautionary measure, yielding question of whether it’s possible to minimize the risk posed by a grappler as seemingly reckless as Rousimar. -Has MMA outgrown exhibition fights such as Main and Co-Main at Bellator 149? Does it prove of benefit or detriment to the sport at this stage? -The bane of MMA; weight-cutting. Implications, measures and solutions. -UFC London; On Saturday night, a hunch on which Anderson we witness? A return to his former glory, a shadow of his former self, or somewhere in-between? Powered by LineupMedia.fm
Episode 4 – Guest Kenny Florian talking Wonderboy Thompson, CM Punk and UFC 200
Subscribe free to our YouTube channel https://t.co/YYKn7lGXFJ UG journalist @JonathanShrager and UG Head Honcho Chris Palmquist are joined by special guest Kenny Florian to discuss the latest topical matters in the world of MMA, including. -Wonderboy Thompson’s predominantly American Karate-based style and the next advancements in MMA. -CM Punk’s injury status and its implications for UFC 200. -Jon Jones’ latest skirmish with the law, and the media’s reaction. -Opinions on the calibre of the main/co-main events on Bellator’s upcoming card. -Whether Anderson’s aspirations to regain the title are realistic. Powered by LineupMedia.fm
