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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

Press Row: Jordan Breen Talks MMA Politics, Media and Starmaking with 2DopeBoyz's Andreas Hale

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen is joined by 2DopeBoyz and Sherdog writer Andreas Hale to discuss the public rivalries of Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier, Miesha Tate-Holly Holm and Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor, how the MMA media space has become a political staging ground and how to create “needlemovers” in a meme-hungry, social media-driven climate.

Apr 13, 201632 min

Beatdown Ep. 1557: 'Rampage' Jackson, Bas Rutten, Jeff Sherwood's Final Show

It was a somber day on the Sherdog Radio Network at TJ De Santis said goodbye to his long time co-host Jeff Sherwood. Also joining "Beatdown" was former UFC light-heavyweight champion Quinton Jackson who stopped by to share some stories from his days hanging with Sherwood. "Rampage" wasn't the only one calling in to send "Sherdog" well wishes. Former UFC heavyweight king Bas Rutten jumped on the program and shared a story about how he saved Sherwood from an aggressive Kevin Randleman. Plus many ...

Apr 08, 20161 hr 57 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen Talks MMA's Injury Craziness, Past and Present with SiriusXM's R.J. Clifford

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen is joined by SiriusXM radio host R.J. Clifford to discuss the always chaotic, bizarre nature of injuries in MMA. The two look at the impacts of Daniel Cormier's leg injury and Tony Ferguson's lung condition, why Jon Jones-Ovince St. Preux makes sense, why 2010 was a changing point for injuries in the sport, and what should be done with Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Apr 06, 201631 min

Beatdown Ep. 1556: Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp

Tj De Santis and Jeff Sherwood chat with Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp about Invicta FC 17. Knapp talks about the upcoming card that features bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger defending her title against Colleen Schneider.

Apr 01, 20161 hr 23 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen Talks Jon Jones Drag Racing Drama with MMAJunkie's Mike Bohn

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen is joined by MMAJunkie and USA Today writer Mike Bohn to discuss the latest in the Jon Jones drag racing drama, Bohn's recent trip to New Mexico to profile “Bones,” the Albuquerque Police Department's release of information and its treatment of celebrities and how it impacts UFC 197.

Mar 30, 201627 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 670: Breen and Savage on Jon Jones Alleged Drag Racing Situation

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Tuesday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast the guys take listener calls and share their thoughts on MMA's hottest topics. Including Jon Jones' latest run in with the law and the announcement that Cristiane Justino will make her octagon debut.

Mar 29, 20161 hr 52 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC Fight Night 'Hunt Vs Mir'

TJ De Santis and Eric Wolf returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Saturday night following the conclusion of UFC Fight Night. The pair recaps the card that saw Mark Hunt meet Frank Mir in the night's main event.

Mar 20, 201629 min

Roundtable: UFC Fight Night 'Hunt Vs Mir'

The UFC returns down under Saturday for a Fox Sports 1 offering from Brisbane, and the Sherdog Radio Network "Roundtable" convened to foresee what happens when heavyweight legends Mark Hunt and Frank Mir throw down for the first time in the main event.

Mar 18, 20162 hr 9 min

Beatdown Ep. 1551: Invicta FC Bantamweight Aspen Ladd

TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast the guys chat with Invicta FC bantamweight fighter Aspen Ladd.

Mar 16, 20161 hr 27 min

Beatdown with TJ De Santis: Live From Invicta FC 16 'Hamasaki Vs Brown'

TJ De Santis was live from Invicta FC Wednesday on the Sherdog Radio Network. On this broadcast De Santis spoke with nearly every athlete on Friday night's card. Including atomweight champion Ayaka Hamasaki, Amber Brown, Andrea "KGB" Lee, Jessamyn Duke, Irene Aldana, Roxanne Modafferi, and many more. TJ also chats with matchmaker Julie Kedzie regarding the nine fight card, matches that may be under the radar, and what to expect when tuning in to UFC Fight Pass. De Santis also checks in with stra...

Mar 10, 20162 hr 3 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 668: UFC 196 Reaction, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Tuesday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast the guys share their thoughts on what went down at UFC 196, the UFC's "Unstoppable" press conference, and what will be next for Holly Holm and Conor McGregor. Jordan and Greg also take listener calls.

Mar 08, 20161 hr 56 min

Beatdown Ep 1549: Diaz Cornerman Jake Shields, Tate Cornerman Robert Follis, UFC 196 Recap

TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast the guys chat with MMA fighter Jake Shields and coach Robert Follis. On Saturday night both Shields and Follis were in the corners of fighters that turned the MMA world upside down. Shields was in Las Vegas in support for Nate Diaz who defeated UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, while Follis helped Miesha Tate capture the UFC's bantamweight title when she defea...

Mar 07, 20161 hr 49 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC 196 'McGregor Vs Diaz'

Nate Diaz and Miesha Tate shocked the MMA world Saturday night by winning their UFC 196 bouts. TJ De Santis took to the Sherdog Radio Network immediately following the pay-per-view broadcast for immediate post-fight analysis on "Beatdown After The Bell.' Along for the ride was Sherdog.com contributor Connor Ruebusch and Bleacher Report's Patrick Wyman.

Mar 06, 20161 hr 45 min

Roundtable: UFC 196 'McGregor Vs Diaz'

Conor McGregor leaps all the way to 170 pounds Saturday to meet agitator Nate Diaz in a heady UFC 196 main event, and the Sherdog Radio Network convened yet another expert "Roundtable" to get you ready in one-of-a-kind fashion. Host Jack Encarnacao welcomed a panel of Sherdog.com's Jordan Breen, FurysFightPicks.com handicapper Luca Fury, and Bleacher Report MMA's Patrick Wyman for the most comprehensive audio breakdown you'll find of Saturday's big event in Vegas, co-headlined by Holly Holm's fi...

Mar 04, 20162 hr 58 min

Beatdown Ep. 1546: Titan FC's Ricky Simon, McGregor-Diaz Holm-Tate Previews w/ Connor Ruebusch

TJ De Santis flew solo on Wednesday's edition of "Beatdown" on the Sherdog Radio Network. On this broadcast De Santis welcomes in TItan FC headliner Ricky Simon, Sherdog.com contributor and host of "The Heavy Hands Podcast" Connor Ruebusch, and King of the Cage junior welterweight title challenger Thor Skancke. Simon discusses his Friday night title fight against Anderson Dos Santos and what fans can expect when they tune in to UFC Fight Pass fir Titan FC. Ruebusch gets us primed for Saturday ni...

Mar 02, 201658 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 667: UFC 196 'McGregor-Diaz Discussion, Silva-Bisping Reaction, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage are back in the "Cheap Seats" this Tuesday afternoon on the Sherdog Radio Network. On this broadcast the guys recapped the weekend's UFC Fight Night: London card, discuss the upcoming UFC 196 card that features Conor McGregor fighting Nate Diaz in the main event, and they take listener calls discussing a myriad of MMA topics.

Mar 01, 20161 hr 51 min

Beatdown Ep. 1545: UFC Featherweight Andre Fili, TitanFC Featherweight Champ, Andre Harrison

Monday's "Beatdown" saw featherweights named Andre join TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood. The UFC's Andre Fili joined the show to discuss a variety of subjects including the atmosphere right now at Team Alpha Male. The Titan FC featherweight champion Andre Harrison joined the program to discuss his title defense this week against Steven Siler.

Feb 29, 20162 hr 2 min

Roundtable: UFC Fight Night London 'Silva Vs Bisping'

Anderson Silva steps back into the cage Saturday in London against Michael Bisping amid unfamiliar circumstances, as the taint of a steroid failure hangs over the significance of a middleweight clash years in the making, and the Sherdog Radio Network convened a Roundtable to put it all in perspective. Host Jack Encarnacao welcomed Sherdog.com's Jordan Breen, Luca Fury of FurysFightPicks.com, and MMA Mania and AngryMarks contributor Steve Juon for a detailed discussion of the UFC Fight Pass offer...

Feb 26, 20161 hr 49 min

Beatdown Ep. 1543: Ken Shamrock Talks Gracie Stoppage and Appeal, Sean Sherk on Life Post-UFC

TJ De Santis and Jeff Sherwood returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast they're joined by UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock and former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk. On Friday night in Houston, Texas Ken Shamrock wanted to close the book on his rivalry with Royce Gracie. Instead he wrote another chapter with what he feels was an inconclusive ending. The MMA pioneer joined De Santis and Sherwood to discuss his TKO loss, how he is goin...

Feb 24, 20161 hr 55 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 666: Dos Anjos-McGregor Cancelation, Bellator Reaction, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Tuesday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast they discuss the news that lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos has pulled out of his fight with featherweight champion Conor McGregor. They also discuss the Bellator and UFC events from this past weekend and take listener calls discussing a variety of topics.

Feb 23, 20161 hr 56 min
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