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The Rounds

TJ De Santis Productionswww.spreaker.com
"The Rounds" is your new favorite podcast covering all things combat sports—Mixed Martial Arts, Jiu-Jitsu, and everything in between. Join TJ De Santis, Brandon Mccaghren, Matt Elkins, and Keelan Lawyer each week as they talk about the latest topics on and off the mat.
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Episodes

Roundtable: UFC 208 ‘Holm Vs De Randamie’

Jack Encarnacao returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for another roundtable discussion. This time Sherdog.com contributors Jordan Breen, David Bixenspan, and the Fight Network’s John Pollock breakdown Saturday night’s UFC 208 card. Headlining this show will be the UFC’s inaugural women’s featherweight championship match between former 135-pound champion Holly Holm and the always dangerous Germaine De Randamie.

Feb 10, 20171 hr 50 min

Radio: 'The Jordan Breen Show'

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network in taped form. Along with TJ De Santis the two discuss a variety of MMA related topics.

Feb 08, 20171 hr 24 min

Press Row: Mike Russell and Jordan Breen Talk World Series of Fighting Sale, Scandal and Future

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and veteran MMA journalist Mike Russell discuss 60 percent of World Series of Fighting being sold for $25 million, how that valuation got so high, what investors are behind the purchase, its free agent champions like David Branch and Marlon Moraes and the truly incredible series of behind-the-scenes lawsuits and scandals that make the promotion's future all the more intriguing and unpredictable.

Feb 08, 201740 min

Beatdown: De Santis & Fridley Get Real on Mayweather-McGregor Hyperbole, 'Korean Zombie,' Ring Rust

TJ De Santis and Mike Fridley returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this express edition the guys breakdown the talk about whether or not Floyd Mayweather and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor will actually meet in a boxing match. They also discuss the latest victory by Chan Sung Jung and if ring rust is a real thing or not.

Feb 07, 201729 min

MMA Evolution: UFC Fight Night Recap

TJ De Santis and Caleb Quinn returned to the Sherdog Radio Network for another edition of “MMA Evolution.” On this episode the guys discuss the UFC Fight Night card which saw Chan Sung Jung defeat Dennis Bermudez in the main event. The two also size up Felice Herrig’s upset of Alexa Grasso. De Santis also recaps some of the action from last week’s Tachi Palace Fights card.

Feb 06, 20171 hr 2 min

Beatdown: UFC on Fox 23 Recap, 10-10’s, 10-8’s & Rule Changes

TJ De Santis and Mike Fridley returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for an all-new edition of “Beatdown.” On this edition De Santis and Fridley clash over 10-10 rounds, discuss the need for more 10-8’s, and what exactly happened when referee Herb Dean halted an attacking Jorge Masvidal at the end of the first round of his bout with Donald Cerrone. The guys also recap other bouts from UFC on Fox 23 and what Valentina Shevchenko’s stoppage of Julianna Pena means for the marketability of the...

Jan 31, 20171 hr 3 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC on Fox 23 ‘Shevchenko Vs Pena’

TJ De Santis and Anthony Walker returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Saturday for a special broadcast of “Beatdown After The Bell.” On this edition the guys recap the UFC on Fox 23 card that saw Valentina Shevchenko submit Julianna Pena in the evening’s main event. The pair also discuss what might be next for welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal who upset the hometown favorite Donald Cerrone in the co-main event.

Jan 29, 20171 hr 4 min

Roundtable: UFC of Fox 23 'Shevchenko Vs Pena'

Jack Encarnacao returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for the first "Roundtable" of the new year. On this broadcast he welcomes in Sherdog.com's Jordan Breen, Bloody Elbow's Zane Simon, and MMA Mania's Steve Juon. Together the panel analyzes tomorrow night's UFC on Fox card which puts Valentina Shevchenko against "The Ultimate Fighter" winner Julianna Pena in the evening's main event.

Jan 27, 20172 hr 12 min

MMA Evolution: Bellator 170 Recap, Master's Divisions, CTE Discussion

On this edition of "MMA Evolution" TJ De Santis and Caleb Quinn discussed a variety of mixed martial arts related topics. Including last evening's Bellator 170 card. They also discussed Bellator's spectacle approach as well as the idea of a master's division.

Jan 23, 201755 min

Breen: McGregor - Mayweather Drama, Invicta FC 21, more

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network on Wednesday with 90 minutes of wall-to-wall calls, talking the latest Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather drama, Invicta FC 21, the plight of the 205-pound division and Mike Goldberg's departure from the UFC and appearance in the Phoenix crowd.

Jan 18, 20171 hr 32 min

Beatdown: Live From Invicta FC 21

TJ De Santis and Julie Kenzie returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for a special edition of "Beatdown" on location in Kansas City for Invicta FC 21. Together the pair had a chance to chat with nearly every athlete on the Invicta FC 21 card. The fights take place Saturday night and will be available for free on UFC Fight Pass.

Jan 13, 20172 hr 44 min

Fight Knights: UFC Fight Night 103, Invicta 21

This week, Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen return to the Sherdog Radio Network with another edition of Fight Knights. The guys preview BJ Penn in his return to the UFC versus Yair Rodriguez at Fight Night 103 and the upcoming Invicta featherweight interim title bout on Saturday night. In addition, the Fight Knights weigh in on the celebrity boxing match between Soulja Boy and Chris Brown.

Jan 11, 20171 hr

Breen: Return of B.J. Penn, Listener Calls, More

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network on Wednesday with wall-to-wall listener calls on a variety of the week's major MMA topics, including the return of B.J. Penn on Sunday night, Mark Hunt's attempt to sue the UFC, Dana White and Brock Lesnar and the Nevada Athletic Commission re-assessing its ban on marijuana.

Jan 11, 20171 hr 29 min

Beatdown: BJ Penn's Legacy, Streep's Bashing of MMA, UFC Champion Predictions

On Monday's edition of "Beatdown" TJ De Santis and Mike Fridley returned to the Sherdog Radio Network to discuss a variety of mixed martial arts related topics. To kick of the program the pair discuss why B.J. Penn is fighting Yair Rodriguez this weekend and if the bout has any effect on the Hawaiian's legacy. Then they turn their attention to Meryl Streep's recent comments regarding MMA and how they interpreted them. Finally De Santis and Fridley put on their prediction caps and discuss who the...

Jan 10, 201759 min

MMA Evolution: The Wild Midwestern Days of MMA, Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp

TJ De Santis and Caleb Quinn returned to the Sherdog Radio Network for another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast the guys chat with Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp about the upcoming card this Saturday in Kansas City. They also touch on her her own personal journey through mixed martial arts and how it became her career. Plud De Santis and Quinn share some stories for their wild times in the Midwestern mixed martial arts scene.

Jan 09, 20171 hr 50 min

Beatdown: Din Thomas Reflects on a Successful 2016, Discusses Stardom, Woodley & Nunes

Sherdog Radio Network program director TJ De Santis returned to "Beatdown." On this broadcast American Top Team coach Din Thomas joins to talk about his 2016 and how it was a career year for himself. Thomas discusses the title clinching performances of Tyron Woodley and Amanda Nunes and what makes a modern mixed martial artist a star.

Jan 06, 20171 hr 2 min

Fight Knights: UFC Fighters Ben Saunders, Tony Martin

On this edition of “Fight Knights” Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network for the first time in 2017. On this episode Walker and Cowen chat with UFC fighters Ben Saunders and Tony Martin ahead of their bouts later this month. They also share their thoughts on UFC 207 and what might be next for former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey following her loss to Amanda Nunes last Friday.

Jan 04, 201753 min

Beatdown: UFC 207 Discussion, ‘Is Ronda Rousey The Tito Ortiz of Her Generation?’

The Sherdog Radio Network officially kicked off 2017 with it’s first edition of “Beatdown.” On this broadcast TJ De Santis returned with Sherdog.com executive editor Mike Fridley. On this broadcast the guys share their thoughts on UFC 207 and discuss the similarities between former UFC bantamweight champions Ronda Rousey and Tito Ortiz.

Jan 03, 20171 hr 9 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC 207 Nunes Vs Rousey

TJ De Santis and Jordan Breen took to the Sherdog Radio Network following the conclusion of UFC 207. On this broadcast the guys recapped the card that saw Amanda Nunes defend her bantamweight title stopping Ronda Rousey in less than a minute. The two also recapped the co-main event which saw Cody Grabrandt capture gold after dominating Dominick Cruz over the course of five rounds.

Dec 31, 20161 hr 54 min

JBS: Breen Talks UFC 207, MMA Play-By-Play Commentators

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network for another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show." On this broadcast "The Mastermind" discusses a variety of topics including UFC 207 and Rizin. Plus he takes listener calls covering a variety of MMA related topics.

Dec 28, 20161 hr 37 min

Press Row: MMA Fighting's Marc Raimondi Joins Jordan Breen

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi discuss the advent of the Association of Combative Sports Commissions, their opposition to the Association of Boxing Commissions and how this regulatory fight could impact the actual mixed martial arts product in the cage.

Dec 28, 201634 min

Beatdown: Who Should Be Fighter of the Year? Nunes-Rousey Discussion

TJ De Santis was back on the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this episode De Santis is joined once again by "MMA Evolution's" Caleb Quinn. The pair discuss who they feel should be considered 2016's "Fighter of the Year." Plus Ronda Rousey's future in mixed martial arts beyond 2016, Cris "Cyborg's" potential USADA violation, and why Angela Hill might be the most improved MMA fighter this year.

Dec 23, 201649 min

Beatdown: WSOF President Ray Sefo

TJ De Santis returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast De Santis is welcomed by his "MMA Evolution" co-host Caleb Quinn. On this broadcast the pair are joined by World Series of Fighting president Ray Sefo. De Santis and Quinn also recap the UFC of Fox card and discuss other news in mixed martial arts.

Dec 19, 20161 hr 6 min

Fight Knights: UFC on Fox, UFC 206

This week Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen return to the Sherdog Radio Network for another episode of "Fight Knights." They discuss the upcoming UFC on Fox card, UFC 206, and the newly announced women's featherweight title fight.

Dec 15, 201655 min

Jordan Breen Show: Listener Calls, Germaine de Randamie vs Holly Holm

“The Jordan Breen Show” was back on the Sherdog Radio Network on Wednesday, breaking down the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight title fight between Germaine de Randamie and Holly Holm, the irony of the UFC’s obsession with creating title belts, labor issues and Paige VanZant and Sage Northcutt headlining a UFC card on network television.

Dec 14, 20161 hr 24 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and BSO's Kel Dansby Talk UFC Women's 145 Title Fight, Cyborg-Rousey

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BlackSportsOnline’s Kel Dansby discuss the announcement of Germaine de Randamie-Holly Holm for the inaugural UFC women’s featherweight title at UFC 208, what it means for Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino's future, Ronda Rousey’s public persona and whether or not she’ll ever end up fighting “Cyborg” in the Octagon.

Dec 14, 201638 min
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