MMA MATH

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] and his co-host Joe Soto [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] look into bad matchups, and why blowouts and uncompetitive fights happen at the top of the divisions. Plus, a look at the Cowboy perspective, as well as the Gaethje point of view will be looked into. The key elements for this fight including pressure tactics and how to stop them, as well as Cowboys game and how he can use it to defeat the Gaethje machine will be analyzed. UFC Fight Night [https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-september-14-2019] takes place on Saturday, September 14, 2019. This event will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: * Bad matchups * Ortega vs Holloway * Khabib vs McGregor * Products of the UFC ranking system * Cowboy’s motivation * Damage, a motivation * Cowboy’s KO of Gaethje * Size, and stopping a pressure fighter Links and Resources: * Khabib Nurmagomedov [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/khabib-nurmagomedov] * Conor McGregor [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/conor-mcgregor] * Donald Cerrone [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/donald-cerrone] * Stephen Thompson [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/stephen-thompson] * Bian Ortega [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/brian-ortega] * Darren Till [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/darren-till] * Justin Gaethje [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje] * Max Holloway [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/max-holloway]

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] and his co-host Joe Soto [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] look into the destination for UFC 242, Abu Dabhi, and why it matters. Plus, a closer look will be taken at the Khabib and Dustin fighter perspectives, the baggage, and the legitimacy of the belts. The central and key areas of this fight will also be explored. UFC 242 [https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-242] takes place on Saturday September 7, 2019. This event will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: * The importance of Abu Dhabi * The evolution of MMA * Pressures to perform * Champion legitamacy * Taking it from the champion * Going deep with a grappler * Fight strategy * Who’s fight is it to lose Links and Resources: * Khabib Nurmagomedov [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/khabib-nurmagomedov] * Dustin Poirier [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/dustin-poirier] * Abu Dhabi [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Dhabi] * Dubai [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai] * Conor McGregor [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/conor-mcgregor] * Al Iaquinta [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/al-iaquinta] * Korean Zombie [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/chan-sung-jung] * Justin Gaethje [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/justin-gaethje] * Max Holloway [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/max-holloway]

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] and his co-host Joe Soto [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] explore the UFC Rankings, who’s involved, and why it matters. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at women in MMA, their rise, their standing and their outlook. The fight between the 6th ranked Weili Zhang and the women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade, will also be explored. UFC Fight Night [https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-august-31-2019] takes place on Saturday August 31, 2019. This event will be held in Shenzhen Shi, China. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: * Who’s in the ranking panel * Rankings vs matchmakers * Chris Cyborg * A growing segment of fighters * Appealing and boring fights * What to expect * Weili Zhang’s case * Jessica’s pressure Links and Resources: * Jessica Andrade [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jessica-andrade] * Weili Zhang [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/weili-zhang] * Chris Cyborg [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/cris-cyborg] * Ronda Rousey [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/ronda-rousey] * Eddie Pappani [https://twitter.com/TheShowEddie] * Kayla Harrison [https://www.pflmma.com/fighter/kayla-harrison] * Ilima-Lei MacFarlane [http://www.bellator.com/fighters/x896xx/ilima-lei-macfarlane] * Rose Namajunas [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/rose-namajunas] * Valentina Shevchenko [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/valentina-shevchenko] * UFC Rankings Panel [https://www.ufc.com/rankings]

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] and his co-host Joe Soto [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] explore what makes ex-football players viable in MMA, what makes them contenders, and why we watch. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at how these ex-football players have fared, who’s doing well, and who didn’t do well. The redo of the Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov fight for Bellator 225 will also be explored. Bellator 225 takes place on Saturday August 24, 2019. This event will be held in Bridgeport, Connecticut. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: * Why Football players * What make football players unique * Successful football players in MMA * Football player failures in MMA * Backgrounds for success * Getting hit in the goods * Football player mentality * Matts skillset * Sergei’s game Links and Resources: * Matt Mitrione [http://www.bellator.com/fighters/3x9m79/matt-mitrione] * Sergei Kharitonov [http://www.bellator.com/fighters/5ty147/sergei-kharitonov] * Javy Ayala [http://www.bellator.com/fighters/srsypn/javy-ayala] * Eryk Anders [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/eryk-anders] * Greg Hardy [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/greg-hardy] * Brock Lesnar [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/brock-lesnar] * Bob Sapp [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Sapp] * Vitaly Minakov [http://www.bellator.com/fighters/jmlihf/vitaly-minakov] * Bellator 225 [http://www.bellator.com/events/3chhen/bellator-225-mitrione-vs-kharitonov-2]

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] and his co-host Joe Soto [https://www.mmamath.xyz/pages/podcast] take a closer look at fighters that are bigger than the champions, and fighters who personify the fight game. The Diaz brand, and who Nate Diaz is will be explored, as well as what to expect in his fight with the former champion Anthony Pettis, and what Nate must overcome to be successful. UFC 241 takes place on Saturday August 17, 2019. This event will be held in Anaheim, California. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE: * The real main event * The Ultimate Fighter 5 * Who’s Nate Diaz * Watchable fighters * Nate’s absence, Anthony’s road * Nate’s best friend * Size, speed, and grit * What to expect Links and Resources: * Nate Diaz [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/nate-diaz] * Anthony Pettis [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/anthony-pettis] * Nick Diaz [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/nick-diaz] * Jon Jones [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jon-jones] * UFC 241 [https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-241] * Daniel Cormier [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/daniel-cormier] * Stipe Miocic [https://www.ufc.com/athlete/stipe-miocic] * TUF 5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Fighter_5]