The Unified Rules of Podcast

Episode 53 - Joshua vs Ngannou & UFC 299

Originally recorded in January, the hosts discuss the monumental combat sports weekend coming up. Tomorrow, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will box in an epic heavyweight encounter. Francis looks to continue his momentum from his October clash against Tyson Fury and forge his path in boxing. Anthony Joshua has looked great in his resurgence and aims to continue his winning streak. UFC 299 will be on Saturday and it is nothing less than stacked. Headlined by the UFC Bantamweight championship between defending champion Sean O'Malley and Marlon "Chito" Vera. This card features Dustin Poirier, Benoit Saint Denis, Gilbert Burns, Jack Della Maddalena, former Bellator fighter Michael Page, Rafael Dos Anjos, Petr Yan, debuting prospect Robelis Despaigne, and so many more. The hosts will discuss the timing of these two events and how these fights could play out, with a particular emphasis on Joshua vs Ngannou. There is a lot of excitement of what the future could hold from these events. From technique breakdowns to storylines, there is no shortage of talking points, making this a can't miss episode.

Episode 52 - MMA Industry & Fan Commentary

On this episode of The Unified Rules of Podcast, Eric Hamidi and Edmund Kwan analyze the landscape of the MMA industry and the fan base. There’s a certain kind of eccentricity and outrageousness that really enthralls fans and keeps them watching. The hosts will look at what has happened recently as well as the last several years to understand why that is and how we got here. They will look at past mainstream stars of the UFC, the current entertainment environment, and how the UFC’s target audience thinks. The hosts will explore how the UFC thinks they can best get people’s attention. Opinions about this matter may differ, but there is no denying a certain truth.

Episode 51 - PFL Buys Bellator MMA

A couple of weeks ago, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) purchased Bellator MMA. It's a significant occurrence in the industry as now there is one less US MMA promotion and PFL cements itself as a clear number 2 organization. It's a move that brings its own benefits and challenges. In this episode of The Unified Rules of Podcast, the hosts will react to the news. They will also discuss what they like about this acquisition as well as address concerns they have. What kind of future does PFL have? What routes can they take? This episode will cover all of that and more.

Episode 50 - The Greatest Ever #20

With the UFC’s 30th anniversary happening this weekend, the hosts of The Unified Rules of Podcast will begin their countdown of the top 20 greatest mixed martial artists in history. There have been many elite MMA fighters in the 30 year history of the sport and we will cover our collective list. This was achieved by creating our own lists and then merging them together into one. In this episode, you will learn who is ranked at number 20, their accomplishments, their career, our reasoning behind their ranking, and more. This will also serve as a good informative piece on the early days of MMA. With the knowledge that Eric Hamidi and Edmund Kwan have about MMA, this will be a very credible list that includes the accomplishments of any qualified fighter in any organization.

Episode 49 - Francis Ngannou's New Home

Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight champion, has signed a truly historic deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). It is a contract that goes far beyond just fighting as it involves business ventures and executive roles as well. Perhaps, this can be an example of the type of contracts Mixed Martial Artists can get in the future. In this episode, the hosts of The Unified Rules of Podcast detail all of the components of Francis’ contract and what this could mean for himself and the PFL. The conversation expands to discussing the overall nature of the MMA industry, the financial investments PFL has, potential routes for Francis’ boxing endeavors, and much more. Listeners will get a thorough breakdown of Francis Ngannou’s contract and its implications.