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UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier joins Chris Weidman to discuss wrestling, MMA judging, the expectations for Jon Jones at heavyweight and why 2022 was the year of the underdog in mixed martial arts.
Jimmy Smith examines whether 2022 was a successful or down year the UFC (0:21) and share's his reaction to TJ Dillashaw breaking his silence on his retirement (19:25).
RJ Clifford and Angela Hill talk judging, Francis Ngannou, and the fights this weekend with Xtreme Couture’s Eric Nicksick on MMA Today (0:29). And Jimmy Smith gets an update on the contract status of Francis Ngannou from BloodyElbow.com’s John Nash on Unlocking the Cage (18:09).
Din Thomas & UFC Light Heavyweight Anthony Smith are joined by UFC Featherweight Billy Quarantillo to discuss his big win at UFC 282 and what he expects for himself in 2023, plus, Anthony discusses what's next for him after Dana White announced the new title fight at 205lbs between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill.
The Bellator bantamweight grand prix finalists join the podcast, as Jimmy Smith speaks to Patrick 'Patchy' Mix on Unlocking the Cage (:30), and RJ Clifford and Din Thomas chat with interim champion Raufeon Stots (16:11), after the two stamped their tickets to the finals at Bellator 289.
Chris Weidman is joined by Laura Sanko to break down all of the weekend action from UFC 282, plus take a deep dive into the scoring from the Paddy Pimblett/Jared Gordon fight and the Jan Blachowicz/Magomed Ankalaev fight.
Jimmy Smith gets a preview of Bellator 289 from Bellator analyst, Josh 'The Punk' Thomson on Unlocking the Cage (0:27). And on MMA Today, RJ Clifford and Angela Hill catch up with UFC middleweight Eryk Anders to discuss his win at UFC Orlando (22:02).
Din Thomas catches up with Ill Will Brooks to discuss his career, working his way back to the UFC, and the state of the lightweight division on MMA Today (0:32). Plus, Jimmy Smith speaks to UFC welterweight, Rafael dos Anjos, about his win at UFC Orlando (18:47) and discusses a great year for BKFC with their president, David Feldman on Unlocking the Cage (34:12)
Jimmy Smith is joined by two special guests as he goes over the ins and outs of the Cain Velasquez case with TV personality, Jenn Brown, and former prosecutor, Francey Hakes, who have released an audio series on Audible titled 'Breaking Justice: The Cain Velasquez story' (0:31). Plus, RJ Clifford and Din Thomas catch up with newly crowned PFL featherweight champ, Brendan Loughnane to discuss the million dollar prize, beef with Charles Rosa, and plans for the 2023 season on MMA Today (25:04).
Today on Won't Back Down Radio, Chris Weidman is joined by UFC WW Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson fresh off his UFC Orlando main event win over Kevin Holland to discuss the fight, any injuries he sustained and how active he wants to be in 2023, PLUS, UFC FW Billy Quarantillo joins the show ahead of his UFC 282 fight with Alexander Hernandez.
Was the missed fight between Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos, the biggest missed fight in UFC History? Jimmy Smith debates it on today's podcast (0:33), plus, Jimmy and his staff of producers review an article about 7 signs your significant other is "micro cheating" on you, and see what we agree with and what they think is toxic advice (12:14).
Jimmy Smith speaks to Bellator Bantamweight, Danny Sabatello, to discuss his upcoming Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix semi-finals matchup with Raufeon Stots at Bellator 289 (0:30), and catchup with newly crowned PFL featherweight champion, Brendan Loughnane to discuss his win against Bubba Jenkins at the PFL World Championships (17:18).
Din Thomas and Anthony Smith are joined by PFL FW Aspen Ladd to discuss her promotional debut and win over Julia Budd and what life is like in the PFL. Also, Anthony discusses his March 11th main event with Jamahal Hill.
A pair of newly crowned PFL champions join the podcast today to talk about their wins in the 2022 PFL World Championship, as Andreas Hale and Din Thomas catch up with lightweight winner, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, on MMA Today (0:27), and Jimmy Smith speaks to the new light-heavyweight king, Rob Wilkinson, on Unlocking the Cage (17:27).
Chris Weidman is joined by UFC Welterweight Contender, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, ahead of his UFC Orlando main event to discuss his matchup with Kevin Holland, the current state of the welterweight division and what special guest will be walking him out on Saturday night.
Din Thomas and Anthony Smith are joined by UFC Heavyweight Contender Curtis Blaydes to discuss the Jon Jones return rumors, how a fight between him and Jon would look and his place in the title mix, PLUS, the guys discuss MMA media and how Anthony keeps getting trapped in clickbait headlines.
It’s a jam packed lineup today on the podcast as Jimmy Smith talks to PFL & Former WWE announcer, Lilian Garcia, about the PFL world championships coming up on November 25th (0:34), speaks to rising star and UFC strawweight, Vanessa Demopoulos, about her future after her win at UFC Vegas 65 (0:21), and catches up with American Kickboxing Academy head coach, Javier Mendez, to discuss AKA’s recent run of success with Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov (37:38).
Chris Weidman is joined by UFC Light Heavyweight Anthony Smith to discuss his injury recovery, his next fight & the latest with the betting controversy surrounding James Krause, PLUS, Maverick MMA Featherweight Champion Dennis Buzukja joins Chris to discuss his weekend title win, recovering from COVID and his path to the UFC.
RJ Clifford and Din Thomas catch up with UFC bantamweight, Chris Gutierrez, to talk about his win at UFC 281 , playing spoiler to Frankie Edgar's retirement fight, and what's next for him in the division on MMA Today (0:30). Plus, Jimmy Smith speaks to Bellator MMA color analyst, Big John McCarthy, to preview Bellator 288 and talk about the stoppage in the main event of UFC 288 on Unlocking the Cage (14:49).