Fight Disciples Podcast - Boxing And Ufc

There are two truly elite middleweights in the UFC.The champion, Israel Adesanya, and the guy that just can't seem to beat him (but can beat everyone else) Robert Whittaker.All the other top contenders are stuck with no real path to yet another title shot. This weekend gives us a top fight at 185lb, but no real narrative to follow for the victor.We preview Vettori vs Cannonier and the rest of this weekend's MMA action.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

He's been out in the wilderness since his defeat to Josh Taylor in the World Boxing Super Series, but a few recent high quality victories has put him back on the radar and, with he help of Eddie Hearn, Regis Prograis has is sights on the super-lightweight summit.That relationship starts this weekend in New Orleans. We preview that along with all th rest of the upcoming boxing action.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

And just like that, the greatest female fighter of all time walks away from competitive MMA. But where does she stand amongst her male counterparts in the GOAT chat.We discuss the immense career of Amanda Nunes and how it stacks up against Jon Jones and Georges St Pierre.We also review the entire UFC 289 card from Vancouver, and review Brendan Loughnane's loss in the PFL.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

There's a lot going on in the life of Teofimo Lopez that would prevent the normal man from performing at the highest level in their job, but  Lopez isn't a normal man. On Saturday night, at Madison Square Garden, he was free and re-established himself as the main man.We review his world title fight with Josh Taylor as well as taking a look at all the other boxing from a busy weekend in the ring. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Josh Taylor enters a boxing ring for the first time in 15 months in the hope of reminding everyone just how good he is.  In the other corner a former champion in Teofimo Lopez with a similar objective. Madison Square Garden is the destination for the fight of the weekend.Sunny Edwards makes his Matchroom debut at Wembley Arena and there's plenty of other little bits to chat about on today’s show too.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

We're not going to lie to you.UFC289 is not the strongest card on paper but there's enough talking points to get us excited of how certain fights may play out in Vancouver on Saturday especially in co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush. There's also a Thursday night card in the PFL featuring Brendan Loughnane to wet your whistle too.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

The main event at the weekend has fired up a discussion regarding the scoring of fights once more, with typically contrasting views shared on the show.We also discuss whether we will ever see Conor McGregor inside the Octagon again?FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Claressa Shields did what we all expected of her at the weekend and begins the real debate of what should she do next: Is there any competition for her left in boxing?As well as that the heavyweight's are chirping up again, but we're absolutely bored of the conversation. Have you also lost interest?We discuss.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Three years ago there was talk of the flyweight division being no more.  Now, all of a sudden, the depth of talent is proving it to be one of the more exciting weight classes in the UFC. This week the smaller guys are at it again in a main event that could distinguish the next challenger. We preview Kai Kara-France vs Amir Albazi and the rest of the UFC Apex card.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Claressa Shields is in desperate need for an opponent or two to help cement just how good she really is.  We all thought Savannah Marshall would be the one, but Claressa came through with relative ease. Would a move to 154lb bring stiffer challenges or would she walk through those girls too?She returns this weekend, so we're talking about the GWOAT.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Three world title fights on British soil at the weekend all created their own individual talking points as Leigh Wood regained his world title in Manchester, Chris Bill-Smith became world champion on the south coast and Michael Conlan fell brutally short in Belfast.Refereeing, Scoring, tactics and performances all discussed on todays show.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Where will your attention be this weekend as boxing dishes up three world title main events for British fight fans?Bournemouth, Belfast and Manchester are the destinations in what is set to be a thrilling weekend, especially in the featherweight division.We preview the lot.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Just when you thought the big boy division couldn't fall any further the best heavyweight on the planet starts touting for fights with every Australian boxer under the sun.We discuss Tyson Fury's latest narrative as well as the prospect of seeing a super fight we are led to believe is incredible close.  Are we getting Spence v Crawford? FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

We've heard fighter before tell us that they are reinvigorated following things happening outside of the octagon but Mackenzie Dean really meant it.  She was tremendous in her performance against Angela Hill which now gets us thinking of how far she may go in this division.We discuss the weekends UFC action.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Chantelle Cameron was absolutely magnificent on Saturday night handing the icon Katie Taylor her first professional loss in front of her home fans in Dublin.Devin Haney got the nod over Vasily Lomachenko in a much closer contest in Las Vegas which opens up the conversation again about scoring fights.All in all a great week on paper became a great week in reality for boxing as we discuss.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

UFC President Dana White announced a ridiculous summer schedule on Tuesday this week that left us asking, Ngannwho?  We've title fights galore and match-ups that capture the imagination of fight fans worldwide.  We highlight some of our favourites before looking ahead to this weekend's card at the APEX.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Never before in the four belts era have we seen two undefeated, reigning undisputed champions challenge each other in a boxing ring, but Saturday night Dublin, Ireland will be the location for history.Over in Las Vegas the undisputed lightweight title is on the line as champion Devin Haney welcomes the challenge of an all time great in Vasyl Lomachenko.Two massive fights with similar narratives.Legends stepping up in weight for undisputed greatness against champions looking to begin their own legacy with a defining moment.Boxing at its best.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

The news is finally public. Francis Ngannou has signed a complex agreement with the PFL that won't see him compete in their smart cage until 2024.Here are our immediate thoughts...FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Ian Garry is everything he told us he was. The Irishman stole the the show in North Carolina, setting himself up for a top 15 showdown with welterweight gatekeeper Neil Magny next.Jailton Almeida also put the heavyweight division on notice in the main event, whilst Jonny Walker showed his maturity in navigating a contest with Anthony Smith.Meanwhile, closer to home, Fabian Edwards took care of Gegard Mousasi in Paris setting himself up for a Bellator middleweight title shot and there's loads of criteria talk on today's podcast too.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.

Referee Tony Weeks gift wrapped a world title to a fighter that was not only losing, but should never have been challenging in the first place.  We discuss the cloud over Rolly Romero becoming world champion at the weekend via stoppage against Ismael Barroso.It was a weekend of suspect officiating, we also look at the Zhanibek vs Butler stoppage and we review the action from the York Hall too. FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A MULTI AWARD WINNING PODCAST - WINNERS OF THE BEST SPORT PODCAST AT THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS 2017 AND 2018.Powered by Montirex.  Use FD10 at the checkout.