Facing the Pain (MMA)

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert are back talking MMA this week. First, we’ll look back on the epic King Mo vs. Rampage Jackson fight before getting into our UFC 210 preview. We’ll talk Anthony Johnson’s mental deficiencies, why Daniel Cormier needs to avoid a firefight, and ponder whether or not Ronda Rousey and Chris Weidman are the same person. Finally, we end with childhood memories of wrestling figure booking. What more could you ask for?

With no UFC show this weekend. Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert are taking a break from talking MMA in order to preview The Ultimate Thrill Ride: WrestleMania 33 with our special guest. We’ll spend way too much time on every match, wonder why the show looks bad on paper, and mainly talk about the good ol‘ days. It’s just like our usual show, but with wrestling instead of MMA.Audio Player

This week, Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert quickly run through Jimi Manuwa’s victory over Corey Anderson and the rest of UFC Fight Night 107. Then, we continue our coverage of the MMA Tournament of Bad. A shorter podcast than usual, but we’ll make it up to you next week with a special guest.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert review UFC Fight Night 106 as Samer fawns over the performance of “Shogun” Rua, we discuss the different eras of Vitor Belfort, and break down Edson Barboza’s fantastic KO. Then, a quick preview of UFC Fight Night 107 followed by an extensive look at the annual MMA Tournament of Bad!

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert review UFC 209 featuring the “controversial” decision between Stephen Thompson and Tyron Woodley. Plus, talk on Khabib Nurmagomedov missing weight, the UFC screwing over Tony Ferguson, and Alistair Overeem’s performance. Finally, a preview of UFC Fight Night 106, which is a good card featuring names we know.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert preview UFC 209, breaking down the fights between Tyron Woodley vs. Stephen Thompson and Khabib Nurmogomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. Plus, talk about Dana White’s lack of skills as a promoter and expressing disappointment in Georges St-Pierre’s return.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert review the latest UFC Fight Night and discuss that awesome Derrick Lewis promo and fighters not going to the body nearly enough. We’ll also talk about Georges St-Pierre’s return, why corners should stop fights more, and Fedor not fighting.

On this episode, Samer Kadi talks a lot about UFC 208 while Jeremy battles through a cold, take a bunch of NyQuil, and try not to fall asleep. We discuss dumb refs and why every fighter should kick their opponent in the groin. Please listen and let me know if it was any good because I don’t remember any of it.

This week, Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert are riding high after the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers. But, this is a MMA podcast, so we’ll talk MMA. We discuss the return of the Korean Zombie and Ovince Saint Preux not being very good. Plus, we preview UFC 208 featuring AllTimeGOAT Anderson Silva.

This week Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert have a UFC on FOX 23 Review, where they spend most of their time talking about stoppage incompetence. Then we’ll quickly preview UFC Fight Night 104 and by quickly, I mean we dedicated about two minutes to the show. In between, we talk WWE and NBA and Jeremy makes himself laugh.

On this edition of Facing The Pain, Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert discuss the careers and accomplishments of Tito Ortiz and Chael Sonnen, quickly preview this weekend's UFC on FOX card, and go off on tangents about the Royal Rumble, basketball, and NAFTA.

In this edition of Facing The Pain, Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert discuss BJ Penn’s sad return and our idea for a Legends of MMA company. Then we’ll preview Tito Ortiz vs. Chael Sonnen and criticize Bellator for the lack of interviews. Plus, an interview with up and coming MMA fighter Scott Noble. I’ll talk to Scott about his viral knockout, the differences between boxing and MMA, how he got into the sport, and much more.

In this week’s Facing the Pain, Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert preview UFC Fight Night 103 featuring the return of BJ Penn. We’ll discuss dumb comments we’ve made in the past about Penn, Joe Lauzon’s age, and the best season of The Ultimate Fighter ever. Plus, we’ll talk about Meryl Streep’s comments towards MMA and the overreaction, why the FOX and Reebok deal was a failure, and more.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert spend a lot of time discussing Ronda Rousey’s loss to Amanda Nunes. Why it’s OK to cheer Rousey losing, how Ronda never masked her flaws, and questioning the UFC for the lack of promotion on Nunes. Plus, praise for Cody Garbrandt, remembering Mike Goldberg, and End of the Year awards.

This week, Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert do a UFC 207 Preview. This features the return of Ronda Rousey to fight Amanda Nunes. The guys spend nearly an hour discussing the mental state of Ronda Rousey and what it means heading into this fight. They also break down the fight from every angle before previewing the rest of the card, which also includes Fabricio Werdum and Cain Velasquez 2. Samer and Jeremy also discuss the missed opportunity that is Cain Velasquez. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

New name, same shenanigans. Samer Kadi and I review UFC on FOX 22 where we’ll discuss fighter payout, whether or not Sage Northcutt will ever be good, and our favorite Urijah Faber moment. Plus, Samer makes me recall my live fight/fighter stories and we’ll spread a little holiday cheer. Happy Holidays everyone.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert review UFC 206, reflect on the commentary of Mike Goldberg (make sure to stick around past the end for Mike Goldberg commentary greatness), and preview the best looking UFC on FOX card ever. Plus, we’ll talk about the greatest movie franchise in history and combine fighters to make the AllTimeGOAT fighter.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert preview UFC 206, discuss how fighters can use the cage to trap their opponent, and drop the ball on our MMA Hunger Games story in the latest episode of Podcast on a Pole.

Samer Kadi and I discuss the newly formed MMAAA, which leads into a discussion about the potential MMA Hunger Games. Then we get serious and talk about the UFC stripping Conor McGregor of the featherweight title and preview The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.

Samer Kadi and Jeremy Lambert had no plan going into this episode, which led to them discussing great themes in wrestling and MMA history, Bill Goldberg, random Anderson Silva greatness, and Bellator being awesome. NO ORIGINAL!