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Cageside with John Morgan

Cageside with John Morgan

Written 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-Defence
Episodes
  • Real American Freestyle steals the weekend; UFC 324's most intriguing matchup

    Real American Freestyle steals the weekend; UFC 324's most intriguing matchup
    Jan 12 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan discuss the excitement surrounding Real American Freestyle and what the future holds for them. Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold team up to bully Bo Nickel. Looking ahead to UFC 324 and why you shouldn’t count out the GOAT, Amanda Nunes.

    All this and more ...

    0:00 – Eric talks life on the road in Europe
    4:45 – Celebrating the Ferguson Invitational and a grand gesture from Alan Belcher
    7:39 – Real American Freestyle takes the spotlight, but can it survive?
    20:50 – Could the UFC end up supporting RAF?
    29:05 – UFC 324's most intriguing matchup: Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes
    44:18 – Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Alex Pereira vs. Khamzat Chimaev, and more
    50:02 – Paramount gives Mackenzie Dern and Brian Ortega the Hollywood treatment
    53:23 – Prepare for Zuffa Boxing
    54:14 – The future of MMA on ESPN
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • UFC in 2026 preview; Does Tom Aspinall’s surgery demand an interim title?

    UFC in 2026 preview; Does Tom Aspinall’s surgery demand an interim title?
    Jan 5 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look ahead at what the UFC’s scheduled in 2026 might look like. What should the UFC do with the heavyweight division, and would it be crazy to add an interim tag to the Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight at UFC 324?

    All this and more ...

    0:00 – Paramount’s immediate impact on the UFC
    6:23 – Tom Aspinall and the UFC’s current heavyweight disaster
    18:14 – Is the runway now clear for Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira?
    23:00 – Final predictions: Who’s fighting for the heavyweight title?
    28:14 – Looking ahead to the two title fights at UFC 324
    36:34 – Soccer kicks and knees to the head of a grounded opponent – should they be legal?
    48:42 – Previewing the big moments of 2026
    55:02 – Final thoughts on Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul
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    1 hr
  • Ilia Topuria statement breakdown; Manel Kape might skip the line after UFC on ESPN 73

    Ilia Topuria statement breakdown; Manel Kape might skip the line after UFC on ESPN 73
    Dec 15 2025
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap UFC on ESPN 73, where Manel Kape may have very well earned himself a title shot with a first-round finish of Brandon Royval.

    Additionally, the two react to Ilia Topuria’s strongly worded statement, where he revealed he’s battling attempts at extortion.

    Plus, a preview of Saturday’s CFFC 149 event, as well as some discussion on the PFL’s potential future on ESPN.

    All this and more ...

    0:00 – The end of the ESPN era, Eric’s near miss, and Manel Kape’s emphatic win
    7:05 – Kevin Vallejos arrives at UFC on ESPN 73, and the future of the UFC Apex
    10:21 – Breaking down Ilia Topuria’s claims of extortion and what it means to the UFC
    25:27 – Topuria appears to have lengthy battle ahead; will UFC lightweights benefit?
    38:33 – Looking to the launch of the Paramount era
    41:49 – CFFC 149 preview 46:31 – PFL primed for big 2026
    50:01 – Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou
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    56 mins
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