The Hurt Take - Episode XXXVII
UFC 219 was supposed to end the year on a bang after a difficult 2017 for the UFC. It did all those things. Funny how meeting expectations can be really underwhelming.
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The Hurt Take - Episode XXXVI
There's never enough MMA news to talk about! The week in MMA was loaded, from news about Conor McGregor and GSP to title fight announcements at UFC Middleweight and Heavyweight. Bellator had a title fight (that no one saw) while the UFC had a nice little Fight Night card (with some excellent highlights). The cherry on top was a boxing fight for the hardcore fans out there with Vasyl Lomanchenko taking on Guillermo Rigondeaux. But what got Rhys really going? His awe of the lighter weight classes.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXXIV
The Hurt take looks back at UFC: Norfook, er, Norfaulk, uhhh, Northfolk? Whatever, it was a good card. But was it overshadowed by he the one Conor McGregor? With a Q-Rating measured in another chemical compound entirely, when McGregor is naughty does it truly make a sound?
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXXI
With a big win over Donald Cerrone (and a bit of horsing around with Mike Perry), Darren Till is injecting some much needed youthful exuberance to the Welterweight division. Also, DJ teaches us how to beat Brock Lesnar and stresses not to get hurt, Conor McGregor is on tap for this week's Q-Rating, and is UFC 217 at risk of under performing?
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXX
Demetrious Johnson breaks the record in sublime fashion (and we ask, 'How does the UFC think it can't promote this guy?'), Tony Fergie Ferg takes the interim Lightweight belt and lines himself up for a Red Panty Night against Conor McGregor (maybe), and more!
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XVIII
It's a big one this weekend. Well, a semi-big one - an upper-middle class one. UFC 216 is on the docket! At the top is an interim Lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee for the right to get the biggest payday of one's life (oh, unify the Lightweight belt...) against Conor McGregor. Also, you've got history to be made as Demetrious Johnnson chases Anderson SIlva's title defence record.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XVII
Hey, #maybeyouheard the UFC was just in Japan! Oh, you didn't hear? That's probably because the card was 'Taikutsuna'! In other news, Cyborg once again is caught up in some negative headlines about her pee, Bellator's hype kid gets his hype train back on the hype rails, and Benson Henderson can't understand why fighting a decision-friendly style is biting him in the ass. Lastly, what the recent spate of big boxing fights means for MMA and the ole sport of fisticuffs.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXIV
Conor Who? People, Demetrious Johnson is going to make history on Saturday! DJ stands alone as the best in the business. Hoping to move into that category on the women's side, Amanda Nunes faces down Valentina Schevchenko to defend her Bantamweight Strap. Both DJ and Nunes faced the wrath of one Mr. Dana White and now try to make hay headlining a card together. Conspiracy? All that and more on The Hurt Take!
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXIII
Somewhere in between the hype that McGregor would put Mayweather away within four and the reality that Mayweather TKO’d the Irishman in the 10th, the feeling is that everyone in the equation won. Also, Jon Jones managed to make news during such a hyped-up week for all the wrong reasons.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXII
The fight some thought would never happened has arrived. The boxing great, 'Pretty Boy' Floyd 'Money' Mayweather takes on 'The Notorious' Conor McGregor in a matchup of the two most-hypable fighters in combat sports. This week on The Hurt Take, Rhys is joined by the ubiquitous Mitch Bayliss to talk how we got here, what the hype has dished out, and what we may see come Saturday. Hold on to your butts!
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XXI
Two weeks out from the biggest crossover bout of the 21st century (and ever), all the news in the MMA sphere right now is about the Notorious one, Conor McGregor. Whether it's his fresh new rivalry with Paulie Malignaggi, accusations of racism, or folk songs, he's all anyone wants to talk about. So, of course, Rhys talks about him...and other stuff.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XVII
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather went on a four-city World Tour and the Earth managed to stay intact. The tour had it's ups and it's downs, but did it manage to sell the fight? Rhys also tackles the recent card in Glasgow (FREEEEDOOOOOM!) and the card this weekend in Long Island.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode XIV
It finally happened. The fight that for so long felt like a fantasy is now coming true...even if it's still a fantasy. Conor McGregor will box Floyd Mayweather on August 26 in Las Vegas and Rhys is fired up about it. Too much to talk about, so you'll have to listen. What else is on the episode? What else matters!? Rhys talks Cyborg getting a crack at the 145 belt, the bizarre from last weekend UFC Fight Night in Singapore, and....ah, who cares? You want McGregor/Mayweather talk. Just listen up.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode III
One international Night of Fights (or, Fight Night, as the UFC likes to call it) gives way to another international Fights in a Night. What do the results from Brazil mean? What can we expect from London? Why do Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather do so much talking about fighting but not so much signing for fighting? How could a poster make Daniel Cormier so antsy? Why do we ask so many questions? Listen to find out.
Read MoreThe Hurt Take - Episode I
This is The Hurt Take! Your new, trusty source for the wheelin' and dealin' in the world of mixed martial arts. In our very first episode, Rhys and Mitch take on headlines from the past week, check in on what fighters' Q-rating is going up or down (re. who's making themselves look real dumb or look real purty), and preview UFC 209.
Read MoreNot The Public Podcast - Episode 30
This week on NPP, the Dowbboy and Rhys talk the NFL Conference Championship, Canadian Adam Hadwin making golf history, and what a Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor matchup would mean for the Irishmen's UFC future.
Read MoreNot The Public Podcast — Episode 20
It's taken us six months, but we finally hit 20 episodes. To celebrate, we talk about Calvin Johnson and Peyton Manning retiring (which wasn't a celebration for the Dowbboy), Maria Sharapova getting suspended for doping, and Conor McGregor loses his starry luster.
Read MoreOn Da Mic with Mace and Rice — Episode 15
Two weeks away and the kids return to play. Mace and Rice go over Jose Bautista's contract demands, Conor McGregor's UFC 196 showdown with Rafael, er, Nate Diaz, Shane McMahon's returns to the WWE, and Chris Rock's hosting the #OscarsSoWhite.
Read MoreOn Da Mic with Mace and Rice — Junior Turner
After a long hiatus, Da Mic is on. This week, one of the top Canadians in the CFL, Junior Turner, drops by the show. We talk NFL playoffs, Calvin Johnson mulls hanging up his cleats, Johnny Manziel's problems continue, and Conor McGregor in two weight classes?
On Da Mic with Mace and Rice — Rene Paredes
This week On Da Mic, Mace and Rice are joined by the most accurate kicker in CFL history, holder of numerous CFL records, Rene Paredes. The trio chat about the situation between LeSean McCoy, Demarco Murray and Chip Kelly Philadelphia, the Philly story 'Creed', College Bowl Playoff predictions and a big UFC weekend.