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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: Kenny Florian & TJ De Santis Talk 10-8 Rounds, MMA Judging

TJ De Santis was joined by UFC analyst and former title challenger Kenny Florian on this edition of "Beatdown" on the Sherdog Radio Network. On this episode De Santis discusses 10-8 rounds and if they should be used more liberally. Florian shares his thoughts on the matter and if he feels if a drastic overhaul of the current judging system is needed.

Oct 14, 201625 min

Fight Knights: UFC Welterweight Title Challenger Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson

Ahead of his UFC 205 title shot with Tyron Woodley, Stephen Thompson joined "Fight Knights" Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen on the Sherdog Radio Network. "Wonderboy" discusses his perpetration, fighting in New York City, and if he feels the welterweight champion Woodley is too emotional. Walker and Cowen also discuss the upcoming return of former bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.

Oct 13, 201644 min

Breen: McGregor Punishment Discussion, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show." On this broadcast Breen reacts to the punishment levied against UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor for his actions at a UFC 202 pre-fight press conference.

Oct 12, 20161 hr 27 min

Roundtable: UFC 204 'Bisping Vs Henderson 2'

Jack Encarnacao returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for another "Roundtable." Joining him to break down the card that features the middleweight title rematch between Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson were Sherdog.com's Jordan Breen, Todd Martin, and Bloody Elbow's Phil Mackenzie.

Oct 07, 20162 hr 9 min

Fight Knights: Coach Ray Longo Talks UFC 205, Weidman, Woodley-Thompson

"The FIght Knights" Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Thursday. Joining them was top MMA coach Ray Longo who discussed UFC 205 in New York, Chris Weidman's bout with Yoel Romero, and the title tilt between Stephen Thompson and welterweight world champion Tyron Woodley.

Oct 06, 201651 min

The Jordan Breen Show: UFC 204, Bisping-Henderson 2, Josh Samman Discussion

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show." On this broadcast Breen shares his thoughts and memories of Josh Samman who passed away shortly before going live. He also discusses UFC 204 and the countdown to the rematch between Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson.

Oct 05, 20161 hr 25 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and Andrew McGahon Talk Bisping-Hendo 2, Retirement, 185 Future

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and SevereMMA's Andrew McGahon discuss the Michael Bisping-Dan Henderson 2 main event at UFC 204, why the bout could also signal the retirement of Bisping and not just Henderson, Bisping's role as a long-time UFC martyr and how the 185-pound division will play out over the final three months of 2016.

Oct 05, 201632 min

Beatdown: Should Dan Henderson Be Fighting Michael Bisping?

Beatdown was back live on the Sherdog Radio Network Monday as TJ De Santis was joined by MMA veteran and UFC on Fox contributor Yves Edwards. On this broadcast the guys discuss whether or not Dan Henderson should really be challenging Michael Bisping this weekend for the UFC middleweight championship. The pair also take listener calls discussing mixed martial arts hottest topics.

Oct 03, 201648 min

Beatdown: ‘The Fight Knights’ Join TJ De Santis

TJ De Santis returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Thursday to welcome the hosts to the network’s newest podcast “Fight Knights.” Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen chat about mixed martial arts’ hottest topics including Cris Cyborg’s UFC status, the upcoming UFC 205 card, and Conor McGregor’s chances against UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez.

Sep 29, 201658 min

Breen: UFC 205 Discussion, Listener Calls

Jordan Breen was back on the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday with another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show." This week's show featured listener calls and Breen's take on the announcement of UFC 205 and the press conference that took place this week in New York City.

Sep 29, 20161 hr 33 min

Beatdown Ep. 1558: Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp, Is 'Cyborg' A Top 5 Pound-For-Pound Fighter?

TJ De Santis returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of “Beatdown.” On this edition of the broadcast De Santis recapped the weekend that saw Cristiane Justino win her second bout inside the UFC. He examines whether or not she should be considered as a top five pound-for-pound fighter regardless of gender. De Santis also chats with Invicta Fighting Championships promoter Shannon Knapp about her recent card which saw Jennifer Maia becomes the promotions undisputed flyweigh...

Sep 27, 201640 min

Beatdown Live From Invicta FC 19 'Maia Vs Modafferi'

TJ De Santis was live with another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast he was on location at Invicta FC 19 in Kansas City, Missouri. Joining him on this broadcast was nearly every athlete from Friday night's card. Including champions Jennifer Maia, Ayaka Hamasaki, and challengers Roxanne Modafferi and Jinh Yu Frey.

Sep 22, 20162 hr 3 min

The Jordan Breen Show Ep. 709: Cyborg Cutting Weight, Listener Calls

“The Jordan Breen Show” returned to the Sherdog Radio Network on Wednesday, with Breen tackling listener calls on “Cyborg” Cristiane Justino's weight-cutting drama ahead of her UFC main event this weeked, how “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 24 will resolve, Estonian sumo wrestler “Baruto” Kaido Hoovelson's return to Rizin and the three-year anniversary of Jon Jones-Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165.

Sep 21, 20161 hr 24 min

Beatdown Ep. 1556: Chael Sonnen Discusses Signing with Bellator MMA

TJ De Santis returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of “Beatdown.” On this broadcast De Santis is joined by newly minted Bellator competitor Chael Sonnen. The former UFC title challenger joined “Beatdown” to discuss his reasoning for signing with the promotion, his goals, and what he thinks his signing means to the promotion. Also, in typical Sonnen fashion, “The Bad Guy” answers the question if USADA’s involvement with the UFC prevented him from going back to the world...

Sep 19, 201638 min

The Neutral Corner: Joe Lauzon Chats With Yves Edwards

This week on “The Neutral Corner” Joe Lauzon chats with Yves Edwards about his journey through mixed martial arts. Including his UFC debut where he knocked out former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver, fighting in the UFC while maintaining a day job, and what he thought about his last fight with Jim Miller. Lauzon even gets weird and discusses what you have to do after you’ve just got your hands wrapped and before you can walk to the Octagon, nature calls.

Sep 16, 20161 hr 6 min

The Jordan Breen Show Ep. 708: Listener Calls, UFC 203 Discussion

Jordan Breen returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Wednesday for another edition of "The Jordan Breen Show." On this episode Breen takes listener calls and discusses the latest news in mixed martial arts. "The Mastermind" also circles back to UFC 203 to share his thoughts on an interesting night in Cleveland, Ohio.

Sep 15, 20161 hr 18 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and Patrick Wyman Talk Paige, Sage and the UFC's Disneyification

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and Bleacher Report's Patrick Wyman discuss the UFC's potentially record-setting year on pay-per-view courtesy of Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, how the UFC's obligations to Fight Pass, cable and network TV have created a unique promotional mandate for the company and why Zuffa's “Disney-ification” of its product with fighters like Paige VanZant and Sage Northcutt may pay big dividends outside of the traditional PPV structure.

Sep 14, 201636 min

Beatdown Ep. 1564: Duke Roufus, The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of ‘CM Punk’

TJ De Santis was back on the Sherdog Radio Network Monday with another edition of “Beatdown.” On this edition of the program De Santis dives deeper in to the UFC debut of “CM Punk.” What did Phil Brooks making his first journey in to the Octagon mean for the sport, it’s future, or other fighters currently in the space. Was this good, bad, or somewhere in the middle? Joining to discuss this topic was Punk’s trainer Duke Roufus.

Sep 12, 20161 hr 10 min

Beatdown After The Bell: UFC 203 Miocic Vs Overeem

TJ De Santis was joined by Yves Edwards and former WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown on this special edition of "Beatdown After The Bell." On this broadcast they discuss the heavyweight title match between Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem. De Santis, Edwards, and Brown also dissect the MMA debut of former WWE superstar "CM Punk" Phil Brooks.

Sep 11, 20161 hr 44 min

Roundtable: UFC 203 'Miocic Vs Overeem'

TJ De Santis returned to the Sherdog Radio Network Friday for a roundtable discussion of UFC 203. Joining him to break down Saturday night’s card was Sherdog.com’s Jordan Breen, “Fight Knights” podcaster Anthony Walker, and “Heavy Hands” podcast host Dr. Patrick Wyman. The panel discusses the main event as champion Stipe Miocic defends his heavyweight title against former Strikeforce champion Alistair Overeem. Plus the debut of Phil Brooks, the former WWE Superstar known as “CM Punk.”

Sep 09, 20162 hr 7 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and David Bixenspan Discuss the Surreal Build-Up to CM Punk's MMA Debut

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and Wrestling Observer conributor David Bixenspan discuss the nearly two-year odyssey that has led us to “CM Punk” Phil Brooks finally making his MMA debut at UFC 203, the questionable circumstances around the Ohio Athletic Commission licensing him, why using Mickey Gall as Brooks' debut opponent was a mistake, how Brooks' MMA foray has changed his reputation in the pro-wrestling world and how Brooks' Octagon attempt will be remembered compared to other pro...

Sep 07, 201636 min

Beatdown Ep. 1563: UFC Heavyweight Discussion, UFC 203 Preview

TJ De Santis returned for another edition of "Beatdown" on the Sherdog Radio Network. On this broadcast De Santis recaps Josh Barnett's victory over Andrei Arlovski, previews this weekend's championship match between heavyweights Stipe Miocic and Alistair Overeem, and he discusses the UFC debut of CM Punk. De Santis also welcomes the newest SRN personalities in to the fold Anthony Walker and Jules Cowen.

Sep 06, 201639 min

Press Row: Jordan Breen and Sherdog's Andreas Hale Talk Pettis and 145's Future

This week in “Press Row,” Jordan Breen and Sherdog.com contributor Andreas Hale reminisce on UFC 164 three years to the day that Anthony Pettis took the UFC lightweight title in his hometown, the future of “Showtime” at 145 pounds and how his horizons, as well as many others' at featherweight and lightweight, rest on the whims of UFC featherweight champ Conor McGregor, who may never defend his title.

Aug 31, 201637 min

Beatdown Ep. 1562: Invicta FC's Shannon Knapp Discusses Sept 23rd Card, Names Van Soest's Opponent

TJ De Santis was back on the Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "Beatdown." On this broadcast De Santis speaks with Invicta FC boss Shannon Knapp about the upcoming Invcita FC 19 card in Kansas City, Missouri. Knapp discusses the title fights of Jennifer Maia Vs Roxanne Modafferi and and Ayaka Hamasaki vs Jinh Yu Frey. She also reveals the opponent that will welcome kickboxing standout Tiffany Van Soest to the MMA ranks.

Aug 29, 201628 min
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