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Cageside with John Morgan

Cageside with John Morgan

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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
  • Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland – it’s FIGHT WEEK, and Eric has a bold prediction

    Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland – it’s FIGHT WEEK, and Eric has a bold prediction
    May 4 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look forward to UFC 328 and the epic showdown of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland. Hear the breakdown and why they think the odds are so far off. Also, off his dominant victory at UFC Perth, does Carlos Prates leap frog Ian Machado Garry to claim a coveted welterweight title shot? All this and more ...

    0:00 – Carlos Prates just changed the trajectory of his career
    9:37 – Will Prates leapfrog Ian Machado Garry to face Islam Makhachev?
    12:44 – Fear became reality with Beneil Dariush and Tai Tuivasa
    16:49 – Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sena Strickland approach Khabib Nurmagomedov-Conor McGregor haeat
    23:34 – Eric has a bold prediction for Chimaev vs. Strickland – and he backs it up
    32:36 – Breaking down Chimaev vs. Strickland
    46:46 – What to watch for outside of UFC 328's main event?
    52:47 – UFC 328 prelims preview
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    57 mins
  • Ronda Rousey, Kayla Harrison, and the battle for relevancy

    Ronda Rousey, Kayla Harrison, and the battle for relevancy
    Apr 27 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down what’s really happening between Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison, recap what unfolded at the UFC’s latest event at Meta Apex, and preview the UFC’s trip to Australia this weekend. All this and more ...

    0:00 – What’s with all the UFC hate lately?
    10:15 – Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison – who’s actually most relevant?
    37:10 – Aljamain Sterling dominates Youssef Zalal – did he earn a title shot?
    39:14 – UFC Perth preview with Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
    51:00 – Other key fights from Australia
    1:00:30 – Primal Cage Warriors review, CFFC NextGen 3 preview
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • UFC, Power Slap, CFFC and WrestleMania!!

    UFC, Power Slap, CFFC and WrestleMania!!
    Apr 20 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down a busy week across combat sports and pro wrestling. The guys recap UFC Winnipeg, where Mike Mallot delivered a dominant, one‑sided performance against Gilbert Burns. Eric checks in from Las Vegas after attending Power Slap 19, while John was on the ground in Philadelphia covering CFFC action. Plus, the WrestleMania main event hit especially close to home for both hosts, leading to an unforgettable discussion. All this and much more on this packed episode!

    0:00 – Roman Reigns and CM Punk shine in WrestleMania headliner
    9:18 – Mike Malott delives, while Gilbert Burns calls it a career
    18:58 – What’s next for Malott?
    21:36 – Charles Jourdain survives a game Kyler Phillips
    25:22 – Eric’s Power Slap experience
    31:01 – Recapping CFFC 153
    33:53 – What is going on with Arman Tsarukyan?
    38:02 – Previewing Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal and this week’s UFC event
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    42 mins
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