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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

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC on Fox ‘Maia Vs Condit’

TJ De Santis and Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Saturday night following UFC on Fox: “Maia Vs Condit.” De Santis and Breen recap the card that saw Demian Maia stop Carlos Condit in the night’s main event. They discuss what is next for both men and who Maia should want next, reigning champion Tyron Woodley, or number one contender Stephen Thompson. The guys also dissect Anthony Pettis’ 145-pound debut and Paige VanZant’s impressive knockout of “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings.

Aug 28, 20161 hr 2 min

Roundtable: UFC On Fox Condit Vs. Maia

Jack Encarnacao returned to the Sherdog Radio Network for another roundtable discussion. This week he welcomes in Jordan Breen, Jesse Denis, and Adam Martin to breakdown tomorrow night's UFC on Fox card which features former interim UFC welterweight champion Carlos Condit battle Demian Maia in the main event.

Aug 26, 20161 hr 56 min

The Neutral Corner with Yves Edwards: Former UFC Champion, Hall of Famer Randy Couture

Yves Edwards was back in "The Neutral Corner" on the Sherdog Radio Network with special guest Randy Couture. The former UFC light-heavyweight and heavyweight champion joined Edwards to talk about his career, acting, and what he is up to these days. Couture also shares stories from his most prolific fights, training at Team Quest, and what fight that never happened that he wanted the most.

Aug 25, 20161 hr 35 min

Beatdown Ep. 1561: Bellator President Scott Coker Talks Rory MacDonald, Sport Vs Entertainment

On this edition of "Beatdown" Bellator MMA President Scott Coker joins TJ De Santis to talk about the latest on the reports that former UFC title challenger Rory MacDonald is headed to the Viacom owned promotion. Coker also discusses his company's business model, if they promote entertainment over sport, and what makes a mixed martial arts free agent enticing.

Aug 25, 201628 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 705: UFC 202 Reaction, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast the guys share their thoughts on the UFC 202 from last Saturday night. They also take listener calls and discuss what might be next for both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz.

Aug 22, 20161 hr 27 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC 202 Diaz Vs McGregor 2

TJ De Santis and Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Saturday night following the conclusion UFC 202: Diaz Vs McGregor 2. De Santis and Breen recap an exciting night of action, share their scorecards, and discuss what should be next for both Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz.

Aug 21, 20161 hr 53 min

Roundtable: UFC 202 'Diaz Vs McGregor 2'

Jack Encarnacao returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for another SRN "Roundtable." On this edition Encarnacao welcomes in Sherdog.com's Jordan Breen, ESPN.com's Brett Okamoto, and freelance MMA writer David Bixenspan to breakdown tomorrow night's UFC 202 card. Check out who the panel thinks will be victorious in tomorrow night's main event when Nate Diaz rematches UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor.

Aug 19, 20161 hr 48 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 704: Listener Calls, UFC 202 Discussion

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this show they discuss a variety of topics including UFC 202, Dana White's vague comments regarding Jon Jones' USADA test results, and various other MMA related topics. The guys also take listener calls.

Aug 17, 20161 hr 30 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie's Dann Stupp Talk MMA Media Future, Wishes and Complaints

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and MMAJunkie.com editor-in-chief Dann Stupp discuss the MMA media impact of Conor McGregor, the pros and cons of MMA coverage relying on superstars like McGregor and Ronda Rousey, Dana White's current efficacy and the rise of the “failed drug test” story as an MMA standard and the role social media now plays in the UFC's card construction.

Aug 17, 201637 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 703: UFC 202 Discussion, Dan Henderson's Legacy

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage were back Monday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast the guys discuss this weekend's UFC 202 card which pits Nate Diaz against featheweight champion Conor McGregor in the main event. They also take listener calls discussing mixed martial arts' hottest topics.

Aug 15, 20161 hr 31 min

Press Row: Paul Gift Joins Jordan Breen

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's Paul Gift discuss the Unified Rules changes stemming from last week's Association of Boxing Commissions annual convention, the “damage versus impact” debate, 10-10 and 10-8 rounds, Gift's own experience taking “Big” John McCarthy's Command officiating course and the state and future of MMA judging.

Aug 10, 201645 min

Cheap Seats Ep 701: McGregor's WWE Comments, PEDs Steroid Discussion, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage were back on the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast Breen and Savage discuss Conor McGregor's latest comments regarding WWE Superstars, PED and steroids, and they react to the UFC's latest fight card from this past weekend. The guys also take listener calls.

Aug 08, 20161 hr 20 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 700: Rafael dos Anjos-Tony Ferguson bout, Will Georges St. Pierre return?

On Wednesday's “Cheap Seats”, Jordan Breen flew solo taking listener calls on the Rafael dos Anjos-Tony Ferguson bout, Georges St. Pierre's potential return and the distressing nature of horses. Greg Savage also calls in from Las Vegas to report on the latest drama at the Association of Boxing Commissions' annual convention.

Aug 03, 20161 hr 29 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow's John Nash Compare MMA-Boxing Purses, Fighter Pay Politics

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and BloodyElbow.com's John Nash discuss Nash's forthcoming article series detailing disclosed MMA and boxing purses, the nature and differences in fighter pay within the two sports, how the Muhammad Ali Act could change the financial dynamics of MMA and the surprising fact that the UFC's current competition aren't really competing with the company the way people think.

Aug 03, 201637 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 699: UFC 201 Reaction, What's Next For Tyron Woodley?

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Tuesday for another edition of "Cheap Seats" On this broadcast the guys recap UFC 201, the dethroning of former champion Robbie Lawler by Tyron Woodley, and what might be next for the new welterweight champion.

Aug 01, 20161 hr 31 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC 201 Lawler Vs Woodley

TJ De Santis and Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Saturday night following the conclusion of UFC 201. Together De Santis and Breen recap the card that saw Robbie Lawler defend his title against fellow American Top Team product Tyron Woodley.

Jul 31, 20161 hr 21 min

Roundtable: UFC 201 ‘Lawler Vs Woodley’

Jack Encarnacao was back with a panel of journalists breaking down UFC 201. On this broadcast the guys turn their attention to UFC 201 which pits welterweight champion Robbie Lawler against his American Top Team training partner Tyron Woodley.

Jul 29, 20162 hr 34 min

Beatdown: Live from Invicta FC 18

TJ De Santis took his "Beatdown" podcast on the road as he was in Kansas City chatting with all of the athletes competing on Friday night's Invicta FC 18 card. Listen to these exclusives interviews as he gets ready for the card that pits strawweight contenders Alexa Grasso and Jodi Esquibel against one another in the main event.

Jul 28, 20161 hr 39 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 698: UFC 201 Card, Women's Bantamweight Division, and Lawler

On Wednesday's “Cheap Seats”, Jordan Breen and Greg Savage discuss Saturday's UFC 201 card in Atlanta, the card's drawing power or lack thereof, the MMA musical chairs at the top of the women's bantamweight division and its potential to hurt the UFC's business as well as the historical accomplishments of UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler and whether or not they make him a hypothetical MMA Hall of Famer.

Jul 27, 20161 hr 40 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and SevereMMA's Andrew McGahon On UFC-BT Sport Deal, UFC's European Future

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and SevereMMA.com's Andrew McGahon discuss the particulars of the UFC's extension through 2018 with its broadcast partner in the United Kingdom and Ireland, BT Sport, why the UFC didn't end up with Sky Sports, what it means for the company as well as its Fight Pass platform in Europe and the cultural different in the Irish and UK MMA scenes.

Jul 27, 201641 min

Cheap Seats Ep. 697: UFC on Fox Reaction, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of “Cheap Seats.” On this broadcast the guys recap the action from the UFC on Fox 20 from last Saturday night and take a series of listener calls on a wide array of MMA topics, and of course, non-MMA topics.

Jul 25, 20161 hr 31 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and MMAFighting's Luke Thomas Discuss UFC-USADA and PED Hysteria

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and MMAFighting's Luke Thomas discuss the recent media hysteria and hot takes on performance enhancing drugs in MMA, the state of the UFC's relationship with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the bigger hazards for fighter health and safety beyond drug testing, most notably poor athletic commission oversight.

Jul 20, 201638 min

Cheap Seats Ep 695: Dana White's Upcoming Speech, Page's Knockout of "Cyborg"

Jordan Breen and Greg Savage returned to the Sherdog Radio Network on Monday for another edition of "Cheap Seats." On this broadcast, Breen and Savage discuss UFC president Dana White's forthcoming speech on the economy at the Republic National Convention in Cleveland, what will come next for Jon Jones and Brock Lesnar after their failed anti-doping tests, a particularly packed part of the upcoming UFC schedule, Michael Page's sensational knockout of “Cyborg” Evangelista Santos and follow up on ...

Jul 18, 20161 hr 29 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and FloSports' Jeremy Botter Discuss Overlooked Aspects of the UFC Sale

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and FloSports managing editor Jeremy Botter talk about the underdiscussed aspects of the UFC's $4 billion sale to WME-IMG, the UFC's attempts to undermine Botter's reporting on the story, what new ownership means for UFC employees in middle management positions, how WME-IMG will negotiate with clients represented by rival agency Creative Artists Agency, what the next round of negotiations over the UFC's television rights will look like and what that deal mi...

Jul 13, 201643 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC 200 'Tate Vs Nunez'

TJ De Santis and Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network following the conclusion of UFC 200. The two men recapped the historic mixed martial arts card and took listener calls.

Jul 10, 20162 hr 7 min
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