MMA on SiriusXM
321 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMMA on SiriusXM is bringing you the best of both worlds in one podcast feed! Unlocking the Cage hosted by voice of WWE RAW and veteran announcer, Jimmy Smith, and MMA Today's panel of experts and fighters like RJ Clifford, Anthony Smith, Angela Hill, and Din Thomas are combining forces to provide the hardest-hitting coverage of combat sports courtesy of SiriusXM Fight Nation. Not only can you hear the best segments and interviews from both shows on the podcast, but you can listen to MMA Today from 12-2pm Tuesday-Thursday and Unlocking the Cage airing weekdays from 2-5pm Eastern on SiriusXM Fight Nation Channel 156 or anytime you want on the SXM App.
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Listen to SiriusXM Fight Nation Channel 156 For The Best Combat Sports Content
March 02, 2023 20:00 - 1 minute - 1010 KBhttps://www.siriusxm.com/channels/siriusxm-fight-nation
Chris Weidman | Daniel Cormier Joins The Show!
December 19, 2022 22:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBUFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier joins Chris Weidman to discuss wrestling, MMA judging, the expectations for Jon Jones at heavyweight and why 2022 was the year of the underdog in mixed martial arts.
Jimmy Smith | UFC's 2022 & Dillashaw Breaks Silence
December 16, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBJimmy Smith examines whether 2022 was a successful or down year the UFC (0:21) and share's his reaction to TJ Dillashaw breaking his silence on his retirement (19:25).
RJ & Angie, Jimmy | Eric Nicksick & John Nash
December 15, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBRJ Clifford and Angela Hill talk judging, Francis Ngannou, and the fights this weekend with Xtreme Couture’s Eric Nicksick on MMA Today (0:29). And Jimmy Smith gets an update on the contract status of Francis Ngannou from BloodyElbow.com’s John Nash on Unlocking the Cage (18:09).
Din & Anthony | Anthony Reacts to UFC 282 LHW Fallout
December 14, 2022 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBDin Thomas & UFC Light Heavyweight Anthony Smith are joined by UFC Featherweight Billy Quarantillo to discuss his big win at UFC 282 and what he expects for himself in 2023, plus, Anthony discusses what's next for him after Dana White announced the new title fight at 205lbs between Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill.
Jimmy, RJ & Din | Patchy Mix & Raufeon Stots join the show
December 13, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Bellator bantamweight grand prix finalists join the podcast, as Jimmy Smith speaks to Patrick 'Patchy' Mix on Unlocking the Cage (:30), and RJ Clifford and Din Thomas chat with interim champion Raufeon Stots (16:11), after the two stamped their tickets to the finals at Bellator 289.
Chris Weidman | Laura Sanko Joins The Show!
December 12, 2022 22:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBChris Weidman is joined by Laura Sanko to break down all of the weekend action from UFC 282, plus take a deep dive into the scoring from the Paddy Pimblett/Jared Gordon fight and the Jan Blachowicz/Magomed Ankalaev fight.
Jimmy, RJ & Angie | Josh Thomson & Eryk Anders
December 08, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJimmy Smith gets a preview of Bellator 289 from Bellator analyst, Josh 'The Punk' Thomson on Unlocking the Cage (0:27). And on MMA Today, RJ Clifford and Angela Hill catch up with UFC middleweight Eryk Anders to discuss his win at UFC Orlando (22:02).
Din Thomas, Jimmy Smith | Will Brooks, Rafael dos Anjos, & David Feldman
December 07, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBDin Thomas catches up with Ill Will Brooks to discuss his career, working his way back to the UFC, and the state of the lightweight division on MMA Today (0:32). Plus, Jimmy Smith speaks to UFC welterweight, Rafael dos Anjos, about his win at UFC Orlando (18:47) and discusses a great year for BKFC with their president, David Feldman on Unlocking the Cage (34:12)
Jimmy, RJ & Din | Jenn Brown & Francey Hakes And Brendan Loughnane
December 06, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJimmy Smith is joined by two special guests as he goes over the ins and outs of the Cain Velasquez case with TV personality, Jenn Brown, and former prosecutor, Francey Hakes, who have released an audio series on Audible titled 'Breaking Justice: The Cain Velasquez story' (0:31). Plus, RJ Clifford and Din Thomas catch up with newly crowned PFL featherweight champ, Brendan Loughnane to discuss the million dollar prize, beef with Charles Rosa, and plans for the 2023 season on MMA Today (25:04).
Chris Weidman | Stephen Thompson & Billy Quarantillo!
December 05, 2022 22:30 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBToday on Won't Back Down Radio, Chris Weidman is joined by UFC WW Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson fresh off his UFC Orlando main event win over Kevin Holland to discuss the fight, any injuries he sustained and how active he wants to be in 2023, PLUS, UFC FW Billy Quarantillo joins the show ahead of his UFC 282 fight with Alexander Hernandez.
Jimmy Smith | Biggest Missed Fight & Toxic Dating Advice
December 02, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWas the missed fight between Conor McGregor and Rafael dos Anjos, the biggest missed fight in UFC History? Jimmy Smith debates it on today's podcast (0:33), plus, Jimmy and his staff of producers review an article about 7 signs your significant other is "micro cheating" on you, and see what we agree with and what they think is toxic advice (12:14).
Jimmy Smith | Danny Sabatello & Brendan Loughnane Join The Show!
December 01, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJimmy Smith speaks to Bellator Bantamweight, Danny Sabatello, to discuss his upcoming Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix semi-finals matchup with Raufeon Stots at Bellator 289 (0:30), and catchup with newly crowned PFL featherweight champion, Brendan Loughnane to discuss his win against Bubba Jenkins at the PFL World Championships (17:18).
Din & Anthony | Aspen Ladd Joins The Show!
November 30, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBDin Thomas and Anthony Smith are joined by PFL FW Aspen Ladd to discuss her promotional debut and win over Julia Budd and what life is like in the PFL. Also, Anthony discusses his March 11th main event with Jamahal Hill.
Din & Andreas, Jimmy | Olivier Aubin-Mercier & Rob Wilkinson
November 29, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBA pair of newly crowned PFL champions join the podcast today to talk about their wins in the 2022 PFL World Championship, as Andreas Hale and Din Thomas catch up with lightweight winner, Olivier Aubin-Mercier, on MMA Today (0:27), and Jimmy Smith speaks to the new light-heavyweight king, Rob Wilkinson, on Unlocking the Cage (17:27).
Chris Weidman | Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson Joins The Show!
November 28, 2022 22:40 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBChris Weidman is joined by UFC Welterweight Contender, Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson, ahead of his UFC Orlando main event to discuss his matchup with Kevin Holland, the current state of the welterweight division and what special guest will be walking him out on Saturday night.
Din & Anthony | Curtis Blaydes Joins The Show
November 23, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDin Thomas and Anthony Smith are joined by UFC Heavyweight Contender Curtis Blaydes to discuss the Jon Jones return rumors, how a fight between him and Jon would look and his place in the title mix, PLUS, the guys discuss MMA media and how Anthony keeps getting trapped in clickbait headlines.
Jimmy Smith | Lilian Garcia, Vanessa Demopoulos, & Javier Mendez Join The Show
November 22, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBIt’s a jam packed lineup today on the podcast as Jimmy Smith talks to PFL & Former WWE announcer, Lilian Garcia, about the PFL world championships coming up on November 25th (0:34), speaks to rising star and UFC strawweight, Vanessa Demopoulos, about her future after her win at UFC Vegas 65 (0:21), and catches up with American Kickboxing Academy head coach, Javier Mendez, to discuss AKA’s recent run of success with Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov (37:38).
Chris Weidman | Anthony Smith & Dennis Buzukja Join The Show!
November 21, 2022 22:45 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBChris Weidman is joined by UFC Light Heavyweight Anthony Smith to discuss his injury recovery, his next fight & the latest with the betting controversy surrounding James Krause, PLUS, Maverick MMA Featherweight Champion Dennis Buzukja joins Chris to discuss his weekend title win, recovering from COVID and his path to the UFC.
RJ & Din, Jimmy | Chris Gutierrez & Big John McCarthy
November 17, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBRJ Clifford and Din Thomas catch up with UFC bantamweight, Chris Gutierrez, to talk about his win at UFC 281 , playing spoiler to Frankie Edgar's retirement fight, and what's next for him in the division on MMA Today (0:30). Plus, Jimmy Smith speaks to Bellator MMA color analyst, Big John McCarthy, to preview Bellator 288 and talk about the stoppage in the main event of UFC 288 on Unlocking the Cage (14:49).
Ryan & Anthony, Jimmy | Angela Hill & UTC Midweek Mailbag
November 16, 2022 23:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBRyan McKinnell and Anthony Smith speak to Fight Nation’s own Angela Hill about the strawweight title fight at UFC 281, state of the division, and her upcoming fight against Emily Ducote at UFC Orlando on MMA Today (0:31). Plus, Jimmy Smith answers YOUR questions on UFC 281 and how to break into broadcasting from the Midweek Mailbag, on Unlocking the Cage (18:12). To submit a question to the Midweek Mailbag, e-mail it to [email protected] to have it answered Wednesdays on Unlocking the Ca...
Jimmy Smith | Renato Moicano & Should UFC Re-Sign Eddie Alvarez?
November 15, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBJimmy Smith catches up with UFC lightweight, Renato Moicano, to discuss his win over Brad Riddell at UFC 281, epic post-fight interview, and the future of his career on Unlocking the Cage (:30). Plus, Jimmy analyzes whether the UFC should bring back the underground king, Eddie Alvarez, into the promotion (17:29).
Chris Weidman | Big Shakeup at MW PLUS Matt Frevola!
November 14, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBChris Weidman is joined by UFC LW Matt Frevola, fresh off a huge win at UFC 281 to discuss what it was like fighting at home at MSG and who he wants to fight next, PLUS, Chris gives his thoughts on last weekend's main event where Alex Pereira upset Israel Adesanya to become the UFC MW Champion.
Jimmy Smith | Unjust Fan Hate f/Esparza PLUS Eugene Bareman Joins The Show!
November 10, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJimmy Smith analyzes why UFC strawweight champ, Carla Esparza seems to be getting so much unjustified hate from MMA fans ahead of her title defense against Zhang Weili at UFC 281 (0:32). Plus, Jimmy speaks to City Kickboxing head coach, and fight mastermind, Eugene Bareman about Adesanya vs Pereira and the City Kickboxing invasion of Madison Square Garden on Saturday (21:08).
Jimmy Smith | Nolan King on Velasquez Bail & Midweek Mailbag
November 09, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBJimmy Smith speaks with MMAJunkie’s Nolan King about Cain Velasquez finally being granted bail at his latest hearing and the reaction from the MMA community (0:31), plus Jimmy answers listener questions from the midweek mailbag (16:30). To submit a question to the Unlocking the Cage Midweek Mailbag, just e-mail it to [email protected]!
Ryan, RJ, & Anthony | Grant Dawson & Neil Magny
November 08, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBRyan McKinnell and RJ Clifford speak to rising Lightweight, Grant Dawson about his win at UFC Vegas 64 (0:26) Plus RJ Clifford and Anthony Smith check in with Neil Magny after his record breaking win at UFC Vegas 64 on Saturday (15:14).
Chris Weidman | Dustin Jacoby & UFC 281 Preview
November 07, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBToday on Won't Back Down Radio, Chris Weidman is joined by UFC Light Heavyweight Contender Dustin Jacoby to discuss his controversial split decision loss to Khalil Rountree at UFC Vegas 63 and breakdown this weekend's UFC 281 main event between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, PLUS, Chris discusses all of the action going down at MSG this weekend and which fights he's looking forward to the most.
Ryan & Andreas | Max Griffin & UFC 217 5 Year Anniversary
November 04, 2022 23:58 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBRyan McKinnell & Andreas Hale catch up with UFC Welterweight, Max Griffin, to discuss his win at UFC Vegas 63, get an update on his hand injury, and get his thoughts on the welterweight division (0:30). Plus they discuss the 5 year anniversary of GSP's middleweight title win against Michael Bisping at UFC 217 (22:08)
RJ & Din | Greg Jones Joins The Show!
November 03, 2022 18:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBRJ Clifford & Din Thomas are joined by Kill Cliff Fight Club's Greg Jones to talk how wrestling translates in MMA, the most common mistakes when it comes to MMA wrestling and the hype around Bo Nickal, PLUS, RJ & Din debate if Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz will sell after what we saw from Jake Paul in the Anderson Silva fight.
Ryan & Angela | A FIRED UP Uriah Hall Joins The Show!
November 02, 2022 18:45 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFresh off his pro-boxing debut and win over Le'Veon Bell, Uriah Hall joins Ryan McKinnell & Angela Hill on MMA Today to talk about his big win, why he wants a fight with Jake Paul next and if he thinks Jake Paul is genuine in his comments about fighter pay.
RJ & Anthony, Jimmy | Ben Askren, Arnold Allen, & Josh Emmett
November 01, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBRJ Clifford and Anthony Smith catch up with Ben Askren, to talk about his new book, FUNKY, Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva, and more on MMA Today (0:30). Plus, Jimmy Smith goes over the state of the featherweight division with two of its top contenders, Arnold Allen (24:16) and Josh Emmett (40:55) on Unlocking the Cage.
Chris Weidman | Ray Longo Joins The Show!
October 31, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBChris Weidman is joined by MMA Coach Ray Longo to discuss what's next for his fighters; UFC BW Champion Aljamain Sterling and UFC BW Contender Merab Dvalishvili, PLUS, Chris gives his thoughts on Jake Paul beating Anderson Silva and a potential fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz in the future.
Jimmy Smith | UFC BW Champ Aljamain Sterling Joins The Show
October 28, 2022 21:55 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBJimmy Smith sits down with UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain "Funkmaster" Sterling, to discuss his win over TJ Dillashaw at UFC 280, Dillashaw's comments about his injury, and the treatment he gets from MMA fans.
Jimmy Smith & RJ Clifford | David Feldman & David Taylor
October 27, 2022 21:25 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBJimmy Smith speaks to BKFC president, David Feldman, about one of the biggest Muay Thai fights ever made, between Buakaw Banchamek and Suphachai “Saenchai” Saepong, going down for BKFC in March (0:30). Plus, Jimmy teams up RJ Clifford to interview one of the best American wrestlers in the game. David Taylor (17:06).
Jimmy, Ryan & Angie | Belal Muhammad & Beneil Dariush
October 26, 2022 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBOn Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith catches up with top 5 welterweight, Belal Muhammad to discuss his rise in the division after beating rising prospect Sean Brady at UFC 280 (0:33). And on MMA Today, Ryan McKinnell and Angela Hill speak to another big winner from UFC 280, Beneil Dariush, to discuss where he stands in the lightweight title picture after his win over Mateusz Gamrot (17:04).
RJ & Anthony, Jimmy | Scoring for O'Malley vs Yan & Dan Hardy Joins The Show!
October 25, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBRJ Clifford & Anthony Smith discuss the scoring for Petr Yan vs Sean O'Malley at UFC 280, and whether there’s an argument to be made for Suga Sean getting the nod from the judges on MMA Today (0:33). And On Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith speaks with MMA analyst, Dan Hardy, to discuss Dana White’s recent comments about him, and the state of the MMA’s business practices (18:22).
Chris Weidman | Al Iaquinta Breaks Down UFC 280
October 24, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBChris Weidman is joined by Al Iaquinta to discuss Aljamain Sterling's latest BW title defense, TJ Dillashaw's injury and Sean O'Malley's controversial split decision win over Petr Yan, PLUS, Chris previews this weekend's boxing match between his former opponent Anderson Silva and Jake Paul.
Jimmy Smith | UFC 280 Preview w/Yves Edwards
October 21, 2022 22:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBJimmy Smith breaks down the undercard (0:17) and the two title fights (9:00) on the stacked UFC 280 main card with the Thugjitsu Master himself, Yves Edwards, on Unlocking the Cage.
Jimmy Smith, Din Thomas | Luke Thomas & Eric Nicksick
October 20, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJimmy Smith catches up with Fight Nation Alum and host of Morning Kombat, Luke Thomas, to break down the biggest storylines heading into UFC 280 on Unlocking the Cage (0:29). Plus, it’s a meeting of the coaching minds as Din Thomas talks UFC 280 and the coaching life with Xtreme Couture’s Erick Nicksick on MMA Today (17:52).
Jimmy Smith | Shedding The 'PED Cheat' Tag & Midweek Mailbag
October 19, 2022 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOn Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith examines why some people take more heat than others for popping positive for PEDs and whether TJ Dillashaw can shake the cheater tag that has followed him with a win at UFC 280 (:30). Plus Jimmy answers listener questions submitted to the UTC Midweek Mailbag (28:29).
Anthony & Din, And Jimmy | Return of Jon Jones & Volk at 155
October 18, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBDin Thomas and Anthony Smith discuss the likelihood of Jon Jones returning at the end of the year and what a matchup with Stipe Miocic might look like on MMA Today (0:34). And On Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith examines what the landscape might be like at 145lbs if Alexander Volkanosvki moves up take on the winner of Charles Oliveira & Islam Mahkchev after UFC 280 (20:26).
Chris Weidman | Debut of 'Won't Back Down Radio'!
October 17, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's the debut of 'Wont Back Down Radio' on SiriusXM Fight Nation! Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman is joined by UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling ahead of his title defense against TJ Dillashaw, PLUS, UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski joins Chris to discuss being the backup for the LW title fight this weekend and what his future plans are at 145 and 155 pounds.
Jimmy, RJ & Din | Frankie Edgar, Beneil Dairush, & More Fake Jimmy News
October 13, 2022 22:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJimmy Smith catches up with UFC bantamweight, Frankie Edgar, about his retirement fight at UFC 281 on Unlocking the Cage (0:33). On MMA Today, RJ Clifford and Din Thomas speak to UFC lightweight, Beneil Dariush about UFC 280 and some of the backup main event confusion (15:02). Plus, Jimmy once again has to shoot down some fake rumors in the headlines, about him doing commentary for CamSoda.com (27:29).
Din & Anthony, Jimmy | Chris Weidman & Midweek Mailbag
October 12, 2022 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn MMA Today, Din Thomas and Anthony Smith catch up with UFC middleweight, Chris Weidman to get an update on his return, talk UFC 280, and discuss him joining the Fight Nation family with his new show 'Won’t Back Down Radio' set to debut on Monday, October 17th (0:30)! And on Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith answers questions from the listeners submitted to UTC Midweek Mailbag (20:33). To have a question answered by Jimmy Smith, e-mail it to [email protected]!
RJ & Angie and Jimmy | Josh Gross & Responding To The Dirt Sheets
October 11, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBOn MMA Today, RJ Clifford & Angela Hill chat with Sherdog Editor-at-Large, Josh Gross, to discuss the 25th anniversary of Pride 1 (0:27), and on Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith responds to the criticism he received when out of context quotes about Roman Reigns starting ending up in the headlines of pro wrestling blogs (15:54)
Din Thomas | Sean O'Malley Star Power & NFL Trivia
October 10, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBDin Thomas discusses the star potential for Sean O'Malley should he win at UFC 280 (0:23) and gets his NFL knowledge tested by the staff of Unlocking the Cage (16:22).
Jimmy, Ryan & Angie | Casey O'Neill & Lilian Garcia
October 07, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBJimmy Smith speaks to undefeated UFC flyweight, Casey O'Neill, about getting the ultimate revenge on Twitter troll and the time table for her return to the Octagon on Unlocking the Cage (0:33). And on MMA Today, Ryan McKinnell & Angela Hill are joined by PFL announcer and former voice of WWE, Lilian Garcia, to discuss the PFL championships coming up in November (16.33).
Jimmy, RJ & Din | Parting Ways with WWE, Aspen Ladd, & AJ McKee
October 06, 2022 22:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBOn Unlocking the Cage, Jimmy Smith discuss parting ways with WWE (0:33), explains the tough truths to those who want to work in broadcasting (17:34), and speaks to Aspen Ladd to discuss being the latest signee to the PFL roster after cutting ties with UFC (27:15). Plus, on MMA Today, RJ Clifford and Din Thomas speak to former Bellator featherweight champ, AJ McKee, about his win at Bellator 286 and a possible trilogy with Patrício Pitbull (42:25).
Ryan & Angie, Jimmy | Patrício Pitbull & Chris Camozzi Join The Show
October 05, 2022 22:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBRyan McKinnell and Angela Hill chat with Bellator featherweight champion, Patricio Pitbull about his win at Bellator 286, a trilogy with AJ McKee, and his legacy on MMA Today(0:37), and Jimmy Smith catches up with MMA light-heavyweight, Chris Camozzi, to discuss his MMA career and his Bare Knuckle Fighting debut at BKFC 31 in his hometown of Denver on Oct. 15 (12:34).
Anthony & RJ / Jimmy & Ryan | Rashad Evans & Cormier's WWE Debut
October 04, 2022 22:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBRJ Clifford & Anthony Smith speak to UFC hall of famer, Rashad Evans, to recap UFC Vegas 61 potentially coaching Anthony for his next fight on MMA Today (0:34). Plus on Unlocking The Cage, Jimmy Smith and Ryan McKinnell discuss Daniel Cormier’s introduction to WWE last night on RAW for his guest referee appearance for Riddle vs Seth 'Freakin' Rollins this weekend at Extreme Rules (18:26).