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The MMA Mad Podcast

Nick Riznerwww.mmamad.com
The MMA Mad Podcast is a weekly show hosted by the editor-in-chief of MMAMad.com, Nick Rizner. Each week, Nick is joined by the top fighters, coaches, and surrounding figures from the world of MMA, where they discuss all things inside and outside the cage.
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Episodes

BONUS: The Top 10 TV Shows of 2021 (Disorderly Media)

Hey MMA Mad fans!! Please check out the latest episode from my television podcast with Disorderly Media and be sure to subscribe!! Enjoy!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-disorderly-podcast/id1373079323 Nick is back with his Top 10 TV Shows of 2021! We've got some old favorites, but most of his picks are in their first or second season. Have a listen and jump right into a great new show. https://www.thedisorderly.com/​ Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DisorderlyEnt​ Follo...

Jan 08, 202212 min

Ep.192: UFC 261 Preview

UFC 261 is set for this Saturday in front of a FULL CROWD featuring three title fights. Kamaru Usman squares off with Jorge Masvidal for the second time with the welterweight belt on the line. Rose Namajunas attempts to take her Strawweight title back from the reining champion Weili Zhang. And Valentina Shevchenko looks to continue her dominance over challenger Jessica Andrade. Enjoy!!

Apr 23, 20216 min

Mini Figueiredo vs. Benavidez II Preview

We have our third fight in one week as Fight Island marches on. We've had some great fights, some controversies, a few snoozers. But at the end of the day, I'm just grateful we have fights at all. Enjoy!

Jul 16, 202010 min

Ep.191: A Conversation w/Pat Sullivan

What's it like to run an MMA promotion during a global pandemic? Let's just say that it's not without its challenges. But Pat Sullivan and the team over at CES MMA are making the best of it. Enjoy!

Jun 19, 202040 min

Ep.190: A Conversation w/Brandon Royval

Brandon Royval had a great UFC debut against Tim Elliot a couple weeks back. Fight of the Night and a submission win over a seasoned vet, placing him on just outside of the top-ten flyweights, currently ranked #11. He came by the show to discuss what he could've done better, the thrill of finally being a full time fighter and more. Enjoy!

Jun 11, 202043 min

Ep.189: UFC 250 Preview

UFC 250 is coming our way this weekend as the MMA world trudges on, featuring a fight between champ-champ Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer for the UFC Women's Flyweight belt. Enjoy! Killer Mike’s Speech – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSWasOhArfM Conan O’Brein featuring Van Jones – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62opaXeyWZY Token CEO featuring Trill Withers and Willie Colon – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/token-ceo/id1503065691 Michigan Sheriff Joins Demonstrators – https://www.youtub...

Jun 04, 202011 min

Ep.188: Catching Up w/Cortney Casey

UFC 249 was unbelievable and we've got two more cards coming up this week. We were joined by Cortney Casey who is fighting on the May 16th card, as well. Enjoy!!

May 12, 202029 min

Ep.187: MMA Is Finally Back!!

MMA is back and I'm extremely excited. Life without live sports has been bleak, to say the least. But UFC 249 marks the return of MMA and the card is absolutely stacked. I'm breaking it all down. Everything. Enjoy!

May 06, 202017 min

Mini Main Card Preview: Fight Night Rio Rancho

Breaking down all six fights on the main card, along with predictions for who wins and who to bet on. This is your flash preview of all things Rio Rancho. Main Card and Prelims are on ESPN+. Also, subscribe to The BattleHawks Podcast. Trust me, you won't regret it: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wR9jkngYcDT5sjkSrdrSt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-battlehawks-podcast/id1498633805 Twitter: @battlehawkspod Instagram: @battlehawkspod...

Feb 14, 20207 min

Ep.186: A Conversation w/Mike Heck

Long overdue, we finally had fellow New England MMA media member, Mike Heck on the podcast. It's about time. This was a good one. Enjoy!!

Jan 30, 202056 min

Ep.185: UFC 246 Recap w/Ratings Pending

Jason and Daniel from the Ratings Pending Podcast joined me to recap UFC 246 and one heck of a performance by Conor McGregor. The king is back!! Enjoy!

Jan 23, 202043 min

MMA Mad Podcast || A Decade In Review

It's been a wild journey since we started this podcast back in 2014. So many great guests and experiences over the years. What better time to reflect on things than the start of a new decade? Happy 2020 everybody! Thank you to all the listeners who helped make this thing possible. And here's to the 2030 review being bigger and better. Enjoy!!

Jan 06, 202011 min

Ep.184: End of the Year Awards (feat. Robbie Fox)

Knockout of the Year, Submission of the Year, Fight of the Year, Fighter of the Year and Event of the Year. The picks are in. Robbie Fox and I had just finished discussing HBO's Watchmen for The Disorderly, so he weighed in on UFC 245 as well.

Jan 03, 202013 min

Ep.183: Alistair Overeem Re-Mastered

I dug up the infamous Overeem interview form 2014 and re-mastered it... but I included the old, original audio as well. This is essentially a tech episode for all you podcast nerds out there. Oh and Overeem fights this weekend on ESPN.

Dec 05, 201929 min

Ep.182: A Conversation w/James Lynch

This week, James Lynch joined me to break down all things MMA media. And we do a way too early prediction for UFC 245 as well as the upcoming ESPN card.

Nov 27, 201954 min

Ep.181: A Conversation w/Francis Ellis

This week, I had the pleasure of talking with Francis Ellis, formerly of Barstool Sports and currently the host of Oops, a podcast about bad decisions and the aftermath of such. You can check out his stand up special, "Bad Guy" on Barstool Gold right now. And you should. Enjoy!!

Nov 20, 201958 min

Ep.180: Overnight Solo Podcast

I'm all by my lonesome this week. I look back at Joanna vs. Waterson, preview UFC Boston and take a way too early look at UFC 244 set for November 2nd. A #CMGPodcast Enjoy!!

Oct 15, 201924 min

Ep.179: Keri-Anne Taylor Melendez & Cortney Casey

This week, Keri-Anne Taylor Melendez joined us to discuss her big win at #Bellator229. She's still undefeated in MMA and looks better with every fight. Then, Cortney Casey returned to help me break down this weekend's main event between Joanna Jedrzeczyk and Michelle Waterson. Enjoy!! #CMGPodcast

Oct 10, 201935 min

Ep.178: Alfie Davis & UFC 243 Preview

Alfie Davis joined us before his upcoming fight at Bellator 235. Plus, Nick discusses UFC 243 and some recent fight announcements.

Oct 02, 201926 min

Ep.177: A Conversation w/Cortney Casey

Podcast favorite Cortney Casey joined the show to talk about this weekend's Strawweight title fight between Weili Zhang and Jessica Andrade. Plus, her upcoming fight, change of camp and more. A #CMGPodcast Enjoy!!

Aug 28, 201929 min

Ep.176: A Conversation w/James Lynch

James Lynch joined me this week to reflect on his experience covering UFC 241. We also dove into the start of football and hockey season and, of course, MMA Media as a whole. Powered by Pulse Cellular A #CMGPodcast

Aug 21, 20191 hr 4 min

Ep.175: A Conversation w/Daniel Brownstein

No intro, no after show... just a full-fledged conversation about podcasting, media, MMA and, of course, UFC 241. This was a good one. A #CMGPodcast Enjoy!

Aug 14, 20191 hr 16 min

Ep.174: A Conversation w/Matteo Urella

Matteo Urella is one of my favorite people in the world. We talked for over an hour and it went in a bunch of different directions; all great. A #CMGPodcast Enjoy!!

Aug 08, 20191 hr 15 min

Ep.173: UFC 240 & Outside The Bubble (feat. Raven Connell & Monica)

My Fenway Fodder co-host, Raven Connell, joins me to preview UFC 240 and talk about some recent MMA storylines. Plus, Monica returns to the show for a brand new Outside The Bubble and offers her unique take on Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar. A #CMGPodcast

Jul 25, 20191 hr

Ep.172: A Conversation w/Sam Alvey

Smilin' Sam Alvey is one of the happiest and nicest people in all of MMA. He's also a proven knockout artist with 18 fights in the UFC and a whole slew of big names on his resume. Sam fights this Saturday in San Antonio on ESPN. Enjoy!!

Jul 17, 201937 min

Ep.171: A Conversation w/Liz Carmouche

Liz Carmouche joins us for an update on her now-official title fight with Valentina Shevchenko. I also rant about how much I hate Dana White's Contender Series and recap UFC 239/look ahead to this weekend's Fight Night Sacramento. Enjoy!! A #CMGPodcast

Jul 11, 201936 min

Ep.170: A Conversation w/Justin Sumter

I took a trip down to Fighting Arts Academy in West Haven to sit down with Justin Sumter ahead of his next fight. Justin is preparing for his return to Dana White's Contender Series, hoping to score a contract to the UFC. A #CMGPodcast Enjoy!!

Jun 26, 201953 min

Ep.169: Liz Carmouche & Calvin Kattar

We've got a double feature for you this week! First, we were joined by Liz Carmouche - the first women to ever enter the Octagon and the first mixed martial artist to compete in New York City. She fights again on July 20th and could be one win away from a shot at the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. Next, we were joined by Calvin Kattar just days after his huge win against Ricardo Lamas. Calvin is now ranked as a top ten featherweight in the UFC and the future is looking bright. Enjoy!! A #CM...

Jun 19, 201944 min

Ep.168: Raquel Pennington & Damon Martin

After nearly three years since her last appearance, UFC Bantamweight Raquel Pennington returns to the show. We dive into her recent struggles outside the cage and how they've translated to her recent skid. Rocky is fighting July 20th on ESPN. Playing co-host this week, I'm joined by the newest member of MMAFighting.com, old friend of the show Damon Martin. Enjoy!!

Jun 13, 20191 hr 3 min

Ep.167: UFC 238 Preview w/Raven Connell

One of my co-hosts from the Fenway Fodder Podcast joined me to break down UFC 238. Raven Connell makes his MMA Mad debut and it was a fun one. Enjoy!!

Jun 06, 20191 hr 15 min
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