Fight Disciples Podcast - Boxing And Ufc

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.

Ian Garry is back this weekend in a fabulous piece of UFC matchmaking where we hope to see just how smart this incredible young fighter is.We preview the whole card from Charlotte, North Carolina, as well as taking a look into Bellator Paris where Fabian Edwards takes on Gegard Mousasi.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.

Matchroom Boxing landed two knockout blows on their rivals this week with the signing of super-lightweight world champion Regis Prograis and Cuba's current Olympic gold medallist Andy Cruz.We discuss both those signatures, as well as this weekend's upcoming boxing action featuring three world title fights over in the States.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.

As elite MMA contests go, the main event at UFC288 had a little bit of everything without truly catching fire.Henry Cejudo came up short in his attempt to regain the bantamweight crown as Aljamain Sterling came up with all the answers required to pass the ultimate test at 135.We review the contest and the whole event from Newark.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.

Canelo made his long awaited return to Mexico and cruised to a unanimous points victory over John Ryder at the weekend in a high production value showcase.In the end, as predicted, it was pretty easy but that wasn't for the want of trying of his opponent who gave his absolute all but fell dramatically short on skill.We review this and all the other 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.

It's nearly three years to the day since Henry Cejudo retired as  UFC bantamweight king and now he's back to try and reclaim the throne against the man who currently wears the crown, Aljamain Sterling.We discuss whether he will be successful or not at UFC 288 as well as previewing the rest of this competitive 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.

As tasks for British fighters abroad go in history, what faces John Ryder at the weekend is right up there with the most monumental.We discuss whether he can pull off a major upset against a modern great in Canelo this weekend in Mexico.Joshua Buatsi is back this weekend and we need to see something special before patience runs out on the Olympic bronze medalist.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 are told this week that ONE championship have pulled out of the race to sign Francis Ngannou but why were they in the race to begin with?What is going on?We discuss the former UFC Heavyweight Champion's status as well as all the latest news from the world of MMA. 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 WBC made public that they would not sanction a fight between their light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol because the later is from Russia (despite the former also being a Russian native).We give our opinion on their stance as well as looking into all the latest boxing news.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 rematch between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr is set for June 17th but will it sell this time around?  One thing that definitely did sell was the fight between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis, listed now amongst some of the best selling Vegas gates of all time.We discuss all the latest boxing news ahead of a weekend with virtually no 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.

Sergei Pavlovich is a real problem for the UFC heavyweight division.On Saturday he swatted away top contender, Curtis Blaydes, with relative ease and propels himself forwards into the UFC title picture.We review the best of the night’s action at the Apex, which included five first round finishes.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 expected a phenomenal 50/50 fight, but what we received was a masterclass performance from a fighter levels above his opponent.Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis announced himself to the world as one of the pound-for-pound best as he systematically destroyed Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas.Meanwhile, in Cardiff Joe Cordina won a fight of the year contender, establishing himself as the best super-featherweight in the world.We review the lot following a wonderful weekend for the sweet science.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.

With the UFC heavyweight title destination tied up, the leading contenders are throwing down in order to distinguish who is next in line. We preview Sergei Pavlovich vs Curtis Blades in what is set to be an absolute cracker.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 doubted it would ever happen but it is finally a reality: Tank vs Ryan is real!Who will be crowned KING in Las Vegas on Saturday night?We preview the fight and portray our excitement over a contest that could genuinely save the current state of boxing.Joe Cordina also fights for his old world title back in Cardiff, so we give you the big preview on a weekend when the sweet science shines brighter than any other sport.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.

An article published by Boxing News states UKAD have now provisionally suspended Conor Benn in the light of his two failed VADA tests in 2022.We react to this news and seek comment from Robert Smith of the BBBofC and Eddie Hearn, Conor Benn's promoter. We also map out what could happen next if protocol is followed.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 is nothing more beautiful than when two elite martial artists paint sensational pictures on the UFC canvas, which is exactly what the Kansas City main event delivered over the weekend.Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen absolutely delivered and capped a fantastic event. We review 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.

Using your face as the first line of defence can only last so long, as Joe Joyce found out at the weekend against Zhilei Zhang. It wasn't to be for 'The Juggernaut, but the risky matchmaking must be celebrated in order to encourage more of the fights boxing fans want to see.We discuss all the weekend's action on today's show.REMINDER: WE ARE ON HOLIDAY THIS WEEK SO THIS IS THE ONLY BOXING PODCAST UNTIL MONDAY 17TH APRIL 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 Last Stylebender' Israel Adesanya most certainly turned it on at UFC287.After 3 defeats across 2 disciplines against the same man, Izzy overcame whatever mental demons he held to deliver a career defining moment and cement himself as an all time great. We review the whole card from MiamiFIGHT 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.