Cageside with John Morgan

Sean Strickland wins, and Eric’s got receipts; What happened to the MVP MMA buzz?

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible UFC 328, where Sean Strickland earned a win over Khamzat Chimaev, just like the guys predicted one week ago. Also, Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja II just got way more interesting, and has the promotion of this weekend’s MVP MMA card done more harm than good? All this and more ... 0:00 – Sean Strickland gets it done, and Eric’s go receipts 4:57 – Styles absolutely do make fights 14:24 – Strickland the UFC star you never saw coming – so what comes next? 28:29 – Joshua Van erases all doubt in thriller 34:46 – Is there diminishing hype around MVP MMA 1? 47:04 - MVP MMA predictions 49:01 – Previewing this week’s UFC in Las Vegas

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

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

Ronda Rousey, Kayla Harrison, and the battle for relevancy

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

UFC, Power Slap, CFFC and WrestleMania!!

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

Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown; UFC 327 preview

On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event and the always likable Renato Moicano spoiling the coming out party of Chris Duncan – then taking it personal. Looking forward to UFC 327 and Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title. All this and more ... 0:00 – Renatio Moicano is the gift that keeps giving 7:54 – Is Chris Duncan a cautionary tale of too much, too soon? 12:34 – Ethyn Ewing is a star on the rise 16:27 – Tommy McMillen, Tresean Gore, Alice Pereira, Kai Kamaka III and more 19:47 – A call to end the Meta Apex hate 23:19 – Previewing Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg 35:27 – Don’t miss Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr 39:37 – Aaron Pico and Patricio Freire’s Bellator battle 45:51 – Alexandre Pantoja’s frustrating reality