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Josh Nason’s Punch-Out: Sam Caplan on MMA business in a post-Holm vs. Rousey world

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We are living in a post-Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm world, and while the fight itself has been analyzed to death, there’s plenty to discuss with the business aspects of what happens next. That’s why Josh brought in former Bellator VP of Talent Relations and co-host of The MMA Insiders podcastSam Caplan to help talk about that and tons more! If you’re into MMA business talk, this podcast is for you!

Here’s some other topics Josh and Sam talked about:

– What Sam has been up to, including some other non-MMA endeavors

– His thoughts on where we’re at with Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm several days after the fight

– When he would make a Rousey-Holm rematch and it’s an answer you might not expect

– What he would do with Holly Holm from a media perspective

– The decision making that goes into making a big rematch

– His current thoughts on the Bellator product, and what they need to do to succeed

– His thoughts on OneFC and Ben Askren’s next move when his contract is up

– His thoughts on the Reebok deal, Cain Velasquez signing with CAA, and tons more!

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Show Notes:

– Here’s the Vice Motherboard story Josh was interviewed for.

– Here’s Josh’s column on the potential of the great Rousey comeback story.

Josh Nason’s Punch-Out: UFC fighter Michael Chiesa analyzes UFC 193, upcoming Jim Miller fight

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In this free-for-all edition of Josh Nason‘s Punch-Out, Josh brought in UFC lightweight contender Michael Chiesa to put on his analyst hat and talk about this weekend’s UFC 193: Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm spectacular.

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In their 45-minute chat, the guys also talked about:

– Michael’s purchase of his first home, and what it signifies for him

– Why he hasn’t been as active as other UFC lightweights

– His frustrations about his 2014 doctor’s stoppage loss to Joe Lauzon

– His December 10th fight against Jim Miller and who he’s brought into camp to help him train

– What questions MMA media can ask fighters to be better informed

– His thoughts on last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night Brazil including his fellow lightweight victors

– A look at UFC 193 and what Holly Holm has to do in order to beat Ronda Rousey

– The one main card fight he’s really looking forward to.

– Josh’s ‘Opening Round’ on Ken Shamrock vs. Royce Gracie III…and plenty more!

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Josh Nason’s Punch-Out episode 11: Bellator MMA’s Jimmy Smith

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With Bellator 141 on our doorstep, Bellator MMA color commentator and all-around good guy Jimmy Smith was our guest on the 11th episode of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out!

On the docket, Josh and Jimmy talked for an hour on nearly 141 topics. (Not really, but it was a lot). Here’s a preview:

– The experience of co-hosting Fight Quest and his favorite discipline he trained in

– How often he gets asked about competing against Joe Rogan in a cage or on the mats

– His time competing in MMA and whether he misses it

– Whether Bellator has ever asked him about competing

– Getting asked to commentate for Premier Boxing Championships and how it came together.

– The one nuance that the average fan can watch for when watching both boxing and MMA

– Working with new Bellator play-by-play man Sean Grande and the advice he gave him 

– The most interesting storyline going into Bellator 141

– Thoughts on Melvin Guillard, Justin Wren, and Marloes Coenen

– His opinions on drug testing, uniforms, IVs, and Ronda Rousey vs. Floyd Mayweather

You also get Josh’s Opening Round focused on the latest grenades thrown toward MMA media, and Josh’s TV pick of the week. Your hour of power awaits!

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Josh Nason’s Punch-Out episode 9: UFC light heavyweight “Filthy” Tom Lawlor

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Even though Jon Stewart has left The Daily Show and the U.S. Republican candidates are very Trumpy, Wrestling Observer writer and editor Josh Nason is here to cheer you up with the ninth episode of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out.

This week, UFC light heavyweight Tom Lawlor joins Josh in a special crossover event. On the menu of topics for their hour-long conversation:

– Josh takes his lashing for picking against Tom at UFC Fox Chicago

– Tom talks about picking fighters that are coming off long layoffs

– Tom describes his ‘business-like’ approach to his Chicago return and his attitude on the win after the fact 

– Tom spills the beans on his new UFC contract and why Bellator really wasn’t an option

– Whether there’s anything more to be said about Ronda Rousey after the last week

– His thoughts on the passing of Roddy Piper

– Seeing Khabib Nurmagomedov at IHOP the day after the Diaz brothers brawl at WSOF and what happened

– A look at the main event of UFC Nashville between Glover Teixeira and Ovince St. Preux

– And more! 

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Josh Nason’s Punch-Out episode 7: Bloody Elbow’s Stephanie “Crooklyn” Haynes

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It’s a late Friday night on the East Coast which means it’s time for a late night version of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out! On the seventh episode, longtime MMA podcaster and media star Stephanie “Crooklyn” Haynes drops by for an hour-plus conversation. A few of the topics her and Josh talked about include:

– Her thoughts on Mike Swick’s retirement
– Her love of pro wrestling in the 80s and what she likes today
– Her transition to writing for Bloody Elbow
– How podcasting has changed over the last 10 years she’s been doing it
– What exactly Kountermove is and why you should check it out
– Where she thinks Fedor will sign
– How long she thinks Ronda Rousey will be in the UFC and if there are any challengers on the horizon
– A look at the weekend Bellator and UFC shows
– And more! 

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JNPO: John Pollock of Live Audio Wrestling & The Fight Network

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International Fight Week is raging in Las Vegas as is the annual Wrestling Observer Convention, so Josh Nason went out and recruited a big international name for the sixth edition of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out: John Pollock of The Fight Network and Live Audio Wrestling!

On this episode, Josh and John hit on a ton of subjects:

– This weekend’s UFC 189 and UFC TUF Finale events

– The importance of the result of Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes

– The underselling of welterweight champion Robbie Lawler vs. Rory MacDonald and the emergence of Rory Mac as a contender

– Life at The Fight Network and how John juggles his schedule

– John’s favorite weekly wrestling show and why

– An interesting note about The Fight Network and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– A few laughs (yes, actual chuckles)

– Josh’s Opening Round…and more!

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Josh Nason’s Punch-Out episode 5: MMA Junkie’s Brent Brookhouse

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The fifth episode of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out has launched just in time for another double-shot weekend of UFC & Bellator! On this hour-plus edition, MMA Junkie assistant editor and former Bloody Elbow managing editor Brent Brookhouse is Josh’s guest.

The two talked about a wide variety of topics like:

– Whether he thinks it’s ridiculous to think Kimbo vs. Shamrock was a worked fight.

– The unheralded awesomeness of UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedzrejczyk and whether the UFC can make her a mainstream star

– How he became arguably the best investigative MMA journalist in the game today

– The decision to move to MMA Junkie from Bloody Elbow

– The state of boxing in the mainstream

– This Saturday’s UFC and Bellator events, including the very interesting Lyoto Machida vs. Yoel Romero tilt

– His past in pro wrestling and a night he’ll never forget

– Josh’s Opening Round commentary on Jedzrejczyk’s future…and tons more!

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Josh Nason’s Punch-Out episode 1: Jack Encarnacao of The Lapsed Fan & Sherdog

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A new day has arrived on WrestlingObserver.com, and no, it’s not the current WWE tag team champions. The debut of a new weekly podcast focused on MMA and UFC (with some wrestling thrown in from time to time) has arrived, hosted by Wrestling Observer writer and editor Josh Nason, formerly of Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, and Bleacher Report.

On the debut episode of Josh Nason’s Punch-Out, Josh talks to Jack Encarnacao of Sherdog, Boston Herald & The Lapsed Fan wrestling podcast. 

On the menu for discussion:

– What did Jack think of the reaction to his WWE Network ideas heard on Wrestling Observer Radio?

– The whole ROH/TNA/Destination America mess, and whether wrestling is hot despite all the news.

– How he managed to do two seven hour podcasts recapping past Wrestlemanias.

– A division by division breakdown of the top UFC title contenders

– A look at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves

– Why Josh still isn’t on the Weidman Wagon

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