Today’s Topic: Dana White has claimed that the greed of the fighters is what is hurting boxing. I don’t buy that, but I do think the greed of White and the UFC ownership group is costing the UFC as far as talent and quality goes. I also find White’s claim the UFC pay structure reflects the “real” world to be untrue. Let me explain. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can email me at trent.reinsmith@gmail.com or contact me via secure messag...
Dec 09, 2020•16 min
Today’s Topics: MMA fighters need to focus on getting paid when they negotiate a contract, not the level of competition, not the name of the promotion, not the title. The money is all MMA promotions offer, so get the most you can. UFC 257 could take place in Las Vegas at the Apex. Eleven of 22 media organizations who take part in UFC rankings have questions about them. Dana White seems to pay off Deiveson Figueiredo to take a short notice fight. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA man...
Nov 27, 2020•17 min
Today's Topics: The UFC 255 might have been fun for Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier might have been fun for them, but it was not enjoyable for those watching the pay-per-view event. Dana White once again oversteps his bounds by telling an independent contractor he won’t allow him to return to Brazil. White also ignores health and safety to make a UFC title fight with a quick turnaround. Why did the MMA media blow smoke up Dana White’s ass at the UFC 255 presser? The MMA media asked Dana W...
Nov 23, 2020•23 min
Single focus today and that is how the UFC did Vince Murdock dirty on multiple fronts. The bigger story in all of this is that Murdock's story puts a bright light on how poor the UFC's health insurance plan (injury insurance) is for fighters who already earn so little The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I should know? You can ...
Nov 05, 2020•17 min
Today's Topics: Leon Edwards became a guy "who will call us when he wants to fight," and the UFC timed its message perfectly (01:06) Tony Ferguson is fed up, but he's just going to be another example to the rest of the UFC roster.(06:13) When Dana White says Tyron Woodley is the most difficult fighter to deal with, it's a message to the rest of the UFC roster to shut up and eat whatever s**t the UFC feeds them with a smile. (14:05) The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please s...
Oct 23, 2020•19 min
Tonight's Topics: Brian Ortega deserved a “Performance of the Night” Bonus at UFC Fight Island 6 and that is another reason the UFC bonus structure needs to be scrapped. (01:04) The UFC marketing for UFC 254 calls Khabib Nurmagomedov the “most dominant champion in UFC history.” Really? With two UFC title defenses? C’mon now, the UFC marketing doesn’t always have to have someone of something being the best in human history. (07:55) Neil Magny has his hand up, why isn’t he booked to face Khamzat C...
Oct 19, 2020•25 min
Today’s Topics: The UFC needs to define what it is looking for when it comes to fight-night bonuses. You know, like every other sport or job does. (0:19) Could the UFC call Conor McGregor’s bluff and ask him why he’s using Dustin Poirier’s charity as a negotiating tool? “Hey Conor, how about you just give to charity without a threat?” (09:58) Knowing Conor McGregor is using the UFC and Dustin Poirier to train for a Manny Pacquiao boxing match in 2021. There’s a lot to think about here, especiall...
Oct 14, 2020•23 min
Today’s Topics: Listen to Artem Lobov. (0:48) Speaking of listening, Conor McGregor should not listen to Chael Sonnen (08:30) Why are people questioning Justin Gaethje’s confidence that he can defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov? (14:33) Lance Palmer might sue PFL for its handling of 2020. (18:33) The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I ...
Oct 06, 2020•28 min
Today’s Topics: The story shouldn’t be about Israel Adesanya’s actions, but it should be about Paulo Costa and MMA’s culture of homophobia, sexism and racism. It’s time to look in the mirror and address the big problems. (01:12) The pressure Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier put on the UFC with their charity event seems as if it might have worked. We still need to find out about the money and the charity aspect. (09:03) If there is a loophole in UFC deals to allow “charity” events without UFC ap...
Oct 01, 2020•25 min
Today's topics: Conor McGregor goes over Dana White’s head and that was not a smart move. I think the charity event idea between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier was a smart move, but McGregor screwed that up by jumping to Disney. Did Jon Jones play things right and is he headed back to light heavyweight? Was that always the plan? Is Jones going to get himself Conor McGregor’s money? Israel Adesanya is a good teammate and How much did Zubaira Tukhugov and Ludovit Klein weigh when they checked i...
Sep 30, 2020•23 min
Today's Topics: Colby Covington Fact Check. Covington spread “fake news” about Black Lives Matter Colby Covington says he didn’t say anything racist, but he did. Paulo Costa and his manager are pretty steamed at Israel Adesanya. Don’t post, report or spread unverified UFC pay numbers Is the UFC’s acknowledgement of Hispanic Heritage Month just an empty PR ploy from Dana White and the UFC? And please, spare me the white history month questions. How Dana White uses the bully pulpit to attempt to i...
Sep 29, 2020•20 min
Today's topics: MMA media messed up again by not pressing Dana White and giving him an out on Colby Covington. (01:18) What happened to Mike Perry getting the help he needed before he fights again? (08:10) Ryan Hall uses Hitler to make his point and that was a huge c’mon now. I get what Hall was trying to say, but Hitler was not the right person to use. Hitler is never the right person to use. A better example would have been California firefighters. (10:53) Spotify employees threaten to strike ...
Sep 25, 2020•28 min
Today's topics: The MMA media could have done a more complete job of asking fighter’s about Colby Covington’s racist remarks at UFC 253 media day (00:58) Israel Adesanya comments on Covington and my thought. (9:46) Sijara Eubanks comments on Covington and my thoughts. (16:42) Hakeem Dawodu comments on Covington and my thoughts on his comments as well as closing thoughts on the media day. (26:22) The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all...
Sep 24, 2020•34 min
Today's Topics Dana White delivers a message to the UFC roster via Dustin Poirier, don’t try to get what you’re worth from the UFC. Hear me out, not only has Dana White disrespected Gerald Meerschaert, but he also disrespected Demian Maia. Some thoughts on later career Donald Cerrone. The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. Do you know something about UFC, USADA, an MMA manager or a fighter, that I shou...
Sep 17, 2020•18 min
Today's topics: A note on my, let’s call it attitude, for lack of a better term and the fact that it actually does come from a good place Things that chaffed my ass during the UFC on ESPN 15 broadcast (7:13) Dana White doesn’t know about Patricio “Pitbull,” but he does want to talk to the man “Pitbull” beat to become a two-division champ (20:00) How did the UFC handle the positive COVID-19 tests at UFC on ESPN 15 of a fighter and a member of the production crew? UFC needs to answer that to make ...
Aug 24, 2020•28 min
Today's Topics: Dana White seems to be sending mixed messages after DWCS, also, no, turning around and fighting again right away is not “literally the best thing” fighters can do for themselves. Sean O’Malley should apologize to Megan Olivi (5:38) The artist the UFC worked with for the posters and other artwork for UFC 252 was paid and that’s great and I hope the UFC continues to use outside artists because it’s a win for everyone (9:34) Luke Rockhold is going to Luke Rockhold (13:35) Paige VanZ...
Aug 14, 2020•23 min
Today's topics: Dana White sends one message after Max Rohskopf’s fight and the UFC sends another two months later by releasing the fighter. The second message is the one that will get through Where’s that Khamzat Chimaev fight (8:16) Why does the UFC fight highlights and explanations of fight clips being uploaded? It does help the UFC. The promotion needs to lose this antiquated way of thinking about its content (12:25) Is UFC paying for art and content from artists and fighters? It should be. ...
Aug 13, 2020•30 min
Today's topics: John McCarthy and why oblique kicks should not be outlawed If the UFC is having such a great year, why is it stiffing fighters like Ed Herman? (9:24) Dana White stresses just how much Conor McGregor is retired (13:20) Hold on, is the UFC about to do the right thing when it comes to Khamzat Chimaev? (19:48) Using the new software today for the first time, so hopefully things are okay, I’ll try and sort it out better in the coming days, so just work with me, please. The podcast is ...
Aug 05, 2020•24 min
This is my review of the main event of UFC on ESPN+ 31 between Derek Brunson and Edmen Shahbazyan. This podcast will become part of the $5 Patreon tier at some point. I'm not sure when, but for now it is free for all. So please consider a subscription to the Patreon and check out the tiers. I will be moving the majority of the C'mon Now Podcast stuff here in the not too distant future. Thanks and enjoy Get full access to C'mon Now at cmonnow.substack.com/subscribe...
Aug 02, 2020•8 min
Today’s topics: Daniel Cormier learns you need to be careful when you like things on social media Cormier on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s return to the octagon and Nurmagomedov’s message to Justin Gaethje We’re back to zero transparency on the UFC rankings About that response to that tattoo Fighters shouldn’t feel obligated to learn English The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. Do you know something about UF...
Jul 22, 2020•30 min
Today’s topics: There’s a lot more at stake for Jorge Masvidal than a UFC title in the main event of UFC 251 Hopefully Kamaru Usman was able to negotiate something extra for accepting the change in opponent for UFC 251 Yes, Masvidal has a lot at stake in UFC 251, but so does Usman, don’t overlook that fact Gilbert Burns is worried and he has a reason to be worried UFC 251 fighters who landed in Abu Dhabi on Saturday were still quarantined as of Monday. That’s a concern Coaches need to think safe...
Jul 08, 2020•31 min
Dana White fact check, c'mon now on Dana White's NY Times rant, Anthony Smith's corner, Jones vs. Ngannou, another Dana White c'mon now... Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) to my Patreon , you can get access to the podcast early, usually around 10 ...
May 15, 2020•22 min
Thoughts on MMAJA response to UFC waiver, potential run for MMAJA office, thoughts on what women in MMA media have to deal with. Gender, Media & Combat Sports Virtual Panel, April 29, 2020 MMAJA Statement on UFC Media Waiver Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribut...
May 13, 2020•34 min
It was a banner day for my Twitter mentions, Miocic vs Dana White and Daniel Cormier, Dana White jumps the gun on Las Vegas, Gaethje supplies bulletin board material, UFC Jacksonville events and fighter finances. Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) t...
May 07, 2020•23 min
A lot of ground to cover today - MMA virtue signaling, media responsibility during the three upcoming UFC events, the importance of the UFC sharing its safety plan and Jon Anik's disappointing opinion on working UFC 249 on May 9 Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribut...
Apr 27, 2020•31 min
Today I discuss why I hate the sport of MMA (I don't), cancelled UFC events, UFC hazard pay, Amanda Nunes withdrawing from May 9 card and Jeff Wagenheim's spot-on article regarding Henry Cejudo. Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) to my Patreon , you...
Apr 21, 2020•20 min
The UFC is hoping to hold an event on May 9, that’s a bad idea. Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) to my Patreon , you can get access to the podcast early, usually around 10 p.m. ET the night before it is released here and on other feeds. Get full a...
Apr 15, 2020•13 min
From what Daniel Cormier had to say, the UFC's safety protocol for UFC 249 was lacking. Please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) to my Patreon , you can get access to the podcast early, usually around 10 p.m. ET the night before it is released here and on...
Apr 14, 2020•8 min
I discuss the cancellation of UFC 249 and more. Just a reminder. I’m going to stop sending these daily emails next week so as to not clutter your inbox. So, please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) to my Patreon , you can get access to the podcast early, ...
Apr 10, 2020•15 min
I discuss the NY Times story about the issues facing UFC 249 and how it does not sound like a done deal. Just a reminder. I’m going to stop sending these daily emails next week so as to not clutter your inbox. So, please subscribe to the podcast via one of the services below if you want to check it out every day. Thanks! The podcast is available pretty much everywhere now, so please subscribe, rate, review, share, do all that good stuff to help me out. And if you want to contribute (any amount) ...
Apr 09, 2020•13 min
