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Cageside with John Morgan
by Grind City Media
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.
Episodes
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Conor McGregor is back!!! John Morgan and Eric McMahon say goodbye | Cageside
On this last episode of “Cageside with John Morgan,” the guys preview the upcoming International Fight Week UFC card featuring the return of the one, the only Conor McGregor. Who has the edge, and what else does the card have to offer? All this and more, for one final time ...
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Justin Gaethje gets it done! UFC Freedom 250 recap from Washington DC | Cageside
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at an amazing UFC Freedom 250 and the upset that will live forever. Justing Gaethje pulls it off against the unbeaten pound-for-pound king Ilia Topuria. Plus, Ciryl Gane proves again why he is at the top of the heap with a brutal…
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UFC Freedom 250 preview: Breaking down Topuria vs. Gaethje, Pereira vs. Gane
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan are downright giddy about the historic UFC card at the White House this weekend. Can Justin Gaethje pull off a monumental upset, and what is his best path to victory over Ilia Topuria. Alex Pereira is going for a UFC title in an unprecedented third...
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Sean Strickland wins, and Eric’s got receipts; What happened to the MVP MMA buzz?
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible UFC 328, where Sean Strickland earned a win over Khamzat Chimaev, just like the guys predicted one week ago. Also, Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja II just got way more interesting, and has the promotion of this weekend’s MVP MMA...
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Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland – it’s FIGHT WEEK, and Eric has a bold prediction
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look forward to UFC 328 and the epic showdown of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland. Hear the breakdown and why they think the odds are so far off. Also, off his dominant victory at UFC Perth, does Carlos Prates leap frog Ian Machado Garry to claim a...
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Ronda Rousey, Kayla Harrison, and the battle for relevancy
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down what’s really happening between Ronda Rousey and Kayla Harrison, recap what unfolded at the UFC’s latest event at Meta Apex, and preview the UFC’s trip to Australia this weekend. All this and more ... 0:00 – What’s with all the UFC hate...
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UFC, Power Slap, CFFC and WrestleMania!!
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down a busy week across combat sports and pro wrestling. The guys recap UFC Winnipeg, where Mike Mallot delivered a dominant, one‑sided performance against Gilbert Burns. Eric checks in from Las Vegas after attending Power Slap 19, while John…
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Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown; UFC 327 preview
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…
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Joe Pyfer joins elite, Alexa Grasso delivers scary highlight in Seattle – what’s next?
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....
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Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer preview; Ronda Rousey picking fights
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...
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UFC’s best card of the year; Harry Hardwick’s jaw; Nate Diaz jumps ship for Mike Perry
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Mogan look back at what is the UFC “Card of the Year” so far. Kevin Vallejos continues to impress with another first-round TKO, this time over the vet Josh Emmett. Marwan Rahiki and Harry Hardwick go to absolute war, ending with a corner stoppage due to a…
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UFC White House card: Hit or miss? UFC 326 recap | Cageside
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap a wild weekend in the world of combat sports. The UFC’s White House card was revealed – is it a hit or a miss? What was the fight that dropped out, and do you believe Jon Jones was never going to be on the card? Charles Oliveira dominates Max...
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Arman Tsarukyan not helping his case; Jon Jones to fight Alex Pereira at the White House
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible weekend of action, including Lone’er Kavanagh’s big win over Brandon Moreno in Mexico, as well as a few other standout performances from the card, while also discussing the madness that unfolded at Real American Freestyle 06 and…
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Sean Strickland earned shot at Khamzat Chimaev; Ronda Rousey returns to face Gina Carano
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap Sean Strickland’s brilliant UFC Fight Night victory in Houston and lay out the reasons he’s likely next for middleweight champ Khamzat Chimaev. After discussing the rest of the night’s standout performances, the pair also previews the UFC’s trip...
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UFC, PFL, CFFC and LFA made for a great weekend of MMA; UFC Houston preview
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from the Meta Apex, where Mario Bautista shined bright over Vinicius Oliveira. The PFL was in Dubai, and Usman Nurmagomedov retained his lightweight world title. Where does Usman sit in the overall lightweight MMA…
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Alexander Volkanovski cruises to win at UFC 325, but is he the featherweight GOAT?
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap an incredible performance from Alexander Volkanovski in his rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325. Jon Anik labeled Volkanovski the featherweight GOAT, but is he right? The guys also recap the rest of the card, take a look at the UFC’s return to…
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PFL CEO John Martin previews “the most important year in the company’s history”
Professional Fighters League CEO John Martin spoke with Grind City Media’s John Morgan. With five months at the helm of the organization Martin outlined several key changes and labeled 2026 the most important year in the history of the mixed martial arts promotion, which hosts its first event of...
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UFC 324 recap: Justin Gaethje batters an incredibly game Paddy Pimblett
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at the start of the Paramount+ Era, where Justin Gaethje battered Paddy Pimblett in a five-round epic battle. “Suga” Sean O’Malley gets back on track and calls for a title shot vs. Petr Yan. Looking ahead to UFC 325 from Australia with...
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Real American Freestyle steals the weekend; UFC 324's most intriguing matchup
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan discuss the excitement surrounding Real American Freestyle and what the future holds for them. Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold team up to bully Bo Nickel. Looking ahead to UFC 324 and why you shouldn’t count out the GOAT, Amanda Nunes. All this and...
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UFC in 2026 preview; Does Tom Aspinall’s surgery demand an interim title?
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look ahead at what the UFC’s scheduled in 2026 might look like. What should the UFC do with the heavyweight division, and would it be crazy to add an interim tag to the Derrick Lewis vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta fight at UFC 324? All this and more ... 0:00…
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Ilia Topuria statement breakdown; Manel Kape might skip the line after UFC on ESPN 73
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap UFC on ESPN 73, where Manel Kape may have very well earned himself a title shot with a first-round finish of Brandon Royval. Additionally, the two react to Ilia Topuria’s strongly worded statement, where he revealed he’s battling attempts at...
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UFC 323 recap: Petr Yan dethrones Merab Dvalishvili, is Umar Nurmagomedov next?
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a spectacular card from start to finish at UFC 323, where Petr Yan captured the title vs. Merab Dvalishvili. Joshua Van wins via unfortunate injury to Alexandre Pantoja. What’s next for both new champions, and what is next in the new...
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UFC 323 preview: How can champions Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja be dethroned?
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview UFC 323, where Merab Dvalishvili defends his title vs. Petr Yan, and Alexandre Pantoja defends against the upstart Joshua Van. Looking forward to the new Paramount+ deal and the blockbuster card that Dana White announced. Tom Aspinall puts out…
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Statements made: Ian Machado Garry and Arman Tsarukyan shine at UFC Qatar
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Fight Night from Qatar, where Arman Tsarukyan and Ian Machado Garry both made claims of why they each should be next in line for a title in their respective divisions. Also, what are the guys thankful for in the past year of working…
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UFC 322 recap: Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko dominate in title wins
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 322 from Madison Square Garden, where Islam Makhachev dominates Jack Della Maddalena to claim the welterweight championship. What’s next for the new champ, and how much does the upcoming fight between Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado...
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UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev preview
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview the massive UFC 322 card at Madison Square Garden, where Jack Della Maddalena defends his welterweight title against lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Will the added weight hurt or help Makhachev, and where could this fight be won or lost?...
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Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija’s wild night at UFC Apex; looking ahead to UFC 322
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan unpack everything that unfolded at UFC Fight Night 263, where Steve Garcia shined, but the big story centered around Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Ante Delija. Eric had a front row seat for it all and details the process. The guys also look ahead two weeks…
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UFC 321 recap: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no contest
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan recap a disappointing finish to UFC 321. What to do now about the UFC heavyweight division, and when can a Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane rematch get booked? Jon Jones and Alex Pereira agree to fight at the White House via a back-and-forth on X. Will the...
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Referee controversy in Vancouver; Brendan Allen steps up; Tom Aspinall-Ciryl Gane at 321
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC Vancouver, where Brendan Allen left Reinier de Ridder on the stool heading into round 5. What is next for both men? Referee Dan Miragliotta in a little bit of controversy, but how should it all really have played out? UFC 321 is this...
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UFC 320 reactions: Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones at the White House; Prochazka vs. Ulberg
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan break down everything that happened at UFC 320 and what it means moving forward. Will Alex Pereira fight Jon Jones at the White House? Will Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg meet for a vacant light heavyweight title. Plus, who else shined bright at...
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“UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2” preview; UFC Perth controversy
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan dive into the upcoming UFC 320 card. What is the path to victory for former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira? Can he control the center of the cage in the rematch, or will Magomed Ankaleav prove once again why he is the king of the…
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Diego Lopes shines at Noche UFC; Fighting Nerds fall to 0-3; will Dana White help boxing?
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back on the past two weeks with Noche UFC and UFC Paris. Diego Lopes delivers a “Knockout of the Year” candidate in a barnburner of a fight. Where does Jean Silva go from here, and did the “L” really hurt him? The Fighting Nerds go 0-3 in the…
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Raja Jackson, son of ‘Rampage,’ in some hot water, and Dustin ‘Five’ Starr breaks it down
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan are joined by a special guest Dustin “Five” Starr, owner of Memphis Wrestling, to give a little more insight as to how an incident like what unfolded with Raja Jackson could even happen. Will Jackson face criminal charges, and what was the level of…
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Khamzat Chimaev dominates Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 319, where Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis over five rounds to become the new middleweight champion of the world. Who is next for the new champ – and why? All this and more ... 0:00 – What to make of Khamzat Chimaev’s...
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UFC 319: Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev preview
On this episode, recorded just before the news of the UFC’s massive new TV deal was announced, Eric McMahon and John Morgan can’t hold back their excitement in anticipation of UFC 319. Will Khamzat Chimaev be able to get the takedown early or prove he has the cardio to go all five rounds? Or will...
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Is Dustin Poirier a Hall of Famer? Dricus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319
Eric McMahon and John Morgan return to look back at Dustins Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318. What could the future look like for Max Holloway at 155 pounds, and is Poirier a UFC Hall of Famer? Looking ahead to UFC 319, and can Dricus Du Plessis prove the oddmakers wrong and successfully...
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13-time world champ Marcus Buchecha in no UFC rush: ‘I need to take one day at a time’ | Cageside 1 on 1
Marcus Buchecha is widely considered to be one of the greatest Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners of all time, claiming an incredible 13 IBJJF black belt world titles, along with a pair of ADCC World Championships. On Saturday, July 26, Buchecha makes his UFC debut, facing ranked heavyweight…
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UFC Nashville recap – was there controversy? “UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3” preview
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC on ESPN 70. Was it a bad decision in the Gabriel Bonfim vs. Stephen Thompson co-main event? Derrick Lewis wows the Nashville crowd both with his fight and post-fight antics. Looking ahead to UFC 318 – where do the strengths and...
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UFC 318: Brendan Allen can’t give too much love to Dustin Poirier before beating Vettori | Cageside 1 on 1
Louisiana’s own Brendan Allen is excited for the chance to compete at UFC 318, which takes place Saturday, July 19 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, but he’s not giving local legend Dustin Poirier too much love ahead of his retirement fight in the night’s main event – at least not while…
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Ilia Topuria highlights amazing UFC 317; UFC at the White House; Sean Strickland chaos
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at a wild and crazy International Fight Week, headlined by UFC 317. Eric convinces John to adjust his pound-for-pound rankings, where Ilia Topuria reigns supreme. Will a UFC happen at the White House next year? If it does come to fruition…
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UFC 317 preview: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira; Jon Jones retires
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan dive deep into UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria takes on Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC lightweight championship. Will Topuria’s power carry over to lightweight, and can he compete with Oliveira on the ground? Jon Jones retires from MMA, ending any...
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Dakota Ditcheva: Expect ‘same amount of violence, if not 10 times more’ at PFL Africa 1
Undefeated 2024 PFL women’s flyweight champion “Dangerous” Dakota Ditcheva has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces of the promotion and appears on a path to superstardom. After a brief hiatus, the 26-year-old finisher is set to return to action on Saturday, July 19, where she will...
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UFC Atlanta: Kamaru Usman is still the man; what happened with Rodolfo Bellato? | Cageside
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC on ESPN 69 from Atlanta, where Kamaru Usman showed the world he is still at the top of the welterweight division. What are some potential upcoming fights for the former champion? Wild scene in the Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato fight....
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Kayla Harrison wants Amanda Nunes fight ‘to change the way people look at women’s MMA’ | Cageside 1 on 1
New UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison has always wanted a chance to challenger herself against the consensus GOAT – and former teammate – Amanda Nunes. Now that the fight is a reality, Harrison tells Grind City Media’s John Morgan that she’s not just looking to elevate her own…
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UFC 316 recap: Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison look unstoppable
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 316 and the dominant performances from Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison. Is there anyone that can stop “The Machine”? Harrison makes quick work of Juliana Peña and has a mega-fight with Amanda Nunes looming in the distance. How…
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UFC 316 preview: Merab Dvalishvilli vs. Sean O’Malley 2, Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan preview UFC 316, where Merab Dvalishvilli defends his title against “The Suga Show,” Sean O’Malley. Will the wholesale life changes for O’Malley pay dividends in this rematch or will Dvalishvilli’s relentless approach once again be too much? Julianna...
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Manel Kape chose UFC 317 rather than wait for title: ‘I take the risk and I fight’ | Cageside 1 on 1
UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape spoke to Grind City Media’s John Morgan and said he could have chosen to sit on the sidelines and wait for a title shot but instead elected to compete against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 on June 28 in Las Vegas as part of International Fight Week. Kape explains…
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Michael Morales is the real deal; breaking down Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria feud
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Moragn react to a dominant Michael Morales over Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night 256. Additionally, which side are you taking in the ongoing Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria chatter? Previewing an incredible weekend in Atlantic City with FURY Professional...
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UFC 315 recap: Jack Della Maddalena is your new welterweight champion
On this episode, Eric McMahon and John Morgan look back at UFC 315, where Jack Della Maddalena battered and bruised Belal Muhammad. Was something off with Muhammad, or is “JDM” simply that good? Valentina Shevchenko beats the odds and defends her title in impressive fashion. Who’s next for...
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PFL star Paul Hughes eyes Usman Nurmagomedov: ‘Everybody wants to see the rematch’ | Cageside 1 on 1
Breakout PFL star Paul Hughes has a monumental opportunity in front of him, headlining 2025 PFL Europe 1 in his hometown of Belfast against a dangerous opponent in Bruno Miranda. While Hughes isn’t looking past Miranda, he is considering what a big win should bring, and he believes the only…
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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.
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