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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-Defense Wrestling
Episodes
  • Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown; UFC 327 preview

    Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown; UFC 327 preview
    Apr 6 2026
    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
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    53 mins
  • Joe Pyfer joins elite, Alexa Grasso delivers scary highlight in Seattle – what’s next?

    Joe Pyfer joins elite, Alexa Grasso delivers scary highlight in Seattle – what’s next?
    Mar 30 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a thrilling UFC Seattle event, where Joe Pyfer vs. Israel Adesanya played out exactly as the boys had predicted. Alexa Grasso delivered one of the scariest MMA finishes you’ll ever see, and Mike Beltran’s veteran skills were on display. Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan is a perfect example of UFC’s current matchmaking strategy. A quick look ahead to a stacked UFC 327 show an incredible lineup. All this and more ...

    0:00 – Joe Pyfer takes a massive step forward with win over Israel Adesanya
    9:30 – Could Michael “Venom” Page factor into what’s next for Pyfer or Adesanya?
    13:04 – Alexa Grasso delivers a finish for the ages
    16:27 – Mike Beltran’s quick reaction saved an even worse outcome
    27:44 – Eric’s refereeing career path
    34:04 – Is Chase Hooper a cautionary tale?
    37:22 – Michael Chiesa gets the perfect send-off in retirement fight
    41:39 – Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan reveals the UFC’s matchmaking strategy
    48:04 – UFC 327 is coming up, and it is stacked
    52:58 – Weekend preview, including CFFC BJJ 17
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    56 mins
  • Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer preview; Ronda Rousey picking fights

    Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer preview; Ronda Rousey picking fights
    Mar 24 2026
    On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from London. Does Movsar Evloev finally get his shot, or does Jean Silva have something to say about that? Looking ahead to UFC this weekend from Seattle, is this Joe Pyfer’s breakout moment, or will Israel Adesanya prove once again why he is widely considered the middleweight GOAT? Is Ronda Rousey helping or hurting herself going after the UFC? All this and more ...

    0:00 – How do you score Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy?
    7:13 – Does Evloev get the title shot over Jean Silva?
    13:29 – Michael “Venom” Page vs. Sam Patterson falls flat
    17:10 – Danny Silva ruins the debut of Kurtis Campbell
    21:51 – Incredible life lessons from the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
    30:16 – Will Joe Pyfer have breakout win vs. Israel Adesanya
    38:55 – Maycee Barber’s big opportunity at UFC Seattle
    45:55 – CFFC 152 preview
    51:54 – Ronda Rousey looking to take Hunter Campbell’s job
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    1 hr and 1 min
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