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Cageside with John Morgan

Cageside with John Morgan

By: Grind City Media
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 Cageside with John Morgan is a weekly video podcast that will breakdown and preview everything in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, including hard hitting interviews by some of the biggest stars in the sport. John Morgan is an award winning journalist and is widely regarded as the best MMA insider in the world.Copyright Grind City Media Combat Sports & Self-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • UFC, PFL, CFFC and LFA made for a great weekend of MMA; UFC Houston preview

    UFC, PFL, CFFC and LFA made for a great weekend of MMA; UFC Houston preview
    Feb 9 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from the Meta Apex, where Mario Bautista shined bright over Vinicius Oliveira. The PFL was in Dubai, and Usman Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight world title. Where does Usman sit in the overall lightweight MMA rankings? Looking ahead two weeks to Sean Strickland vs. Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez.

    All this and more ...

    0:00 – CFFC 150 review
    6:25 – LFA provides Eric with an MMA first
    10:01 – Mario Bautista shines in breakout win over Vinicius Oliveira
    17:37 – Meta Apex expansion makes it a must-visit venue
    23:44 – Where does Usman Nurmagomedov stand after PFL Dubai win?
    30:43 – Andrei Arlovski claims BKFC title with win over Ben Rothwell
    33:38 – What to expect with Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez
    38:54 – Other key notes at UFC Houston
    45:14 – UFC BJJ, Zuffa Boxing, Power Slap, and more
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    54 mins
  • Alexander Volkanovski cruises to win at UFC 325, but is he the featherweight GOAT?

    Alexander Volkanovski cruises to win at UFC 325, but is he the featherweight GOAT?
    Feb 2 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible performance from Alexander Volkanovski in his rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325. Jon Anik labeled Volkanovski the featherweight GOAT, but is he right?

    The guys also recap the rest of the card, take a look at the UFC’s return to The Meta Apex this Saturday, talk the future of the PFL, preview CFFC 150, and more.

    0:00 – Alexander Volkanovski not slowing down at 37 years old
    10:41 – Benoit Saint Denis steps up against a puzzling Dan Hooker
    17:55 – Where does Arman Tsarukyan fit in the lightweight picture
    21:21 – The Mauricio Ruffy hype train is starting back up
    24:18 – What’s next for Tai Tuivasa?
    27:06 – Is Alexander Volkanovski the GOAT?
    38:56 – Recounting the glory days of WEC
    43:08 - John Martin and the future of PFL
    47:42 – The UFC returns to the remodeled Meta Apex
    54:08 – CFFC 150 preview
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • PFL CEO John Martin previews “the most important year in the company’s history”

    PFL CEO John Martin previews “the most important year in the company’s history”
    Jan 28 2026
    Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan. With five months at the helm of the organization Martin outlined several key changes and labeled 2026 the most important year in the history of the mixed martial arts promotion, which hosts its first event of the new year on Saturday, February 7, live on the ESPN App.

    Martin talked about recent personnel changes at the company, the importance of an additional fundraising round, a new deal with Fox, the implementation of fighter rankings, and much more – including the possibility of a Cris Cyborg vs. Dakota Ditcheva superfight later in the year.

    0:00 – Departure of Donn Davis, Pete Murray, Ray Sefo and more
    2:55 – Role of Knighthead Capital and 885 Capital as longterm partners
    3:53 – Fox broadcast deal in Mexico and Central America
    5:14 – Status of adding more international leagues
    7:29 – Partnering with Combat Registry to provide PFL rankings
    9:15 – Previewing PFL Dubai on February 7
    12:24 – Dakota Ditcheva update
    14:00 – Checking in on Francis Ngannou
    14:35 – “This is the most important year in the company’s history”
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    16 mins
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