The D.J. MMA Show - "Presented by ULTMMA.com": Recent Episodes
D.J. SanMarco
Fun, talk about the world of MMA news, notes, opinions and analysis, with side discussions of your favorite foods from around the world
This week Host Nikolai Gionti and Co-Host Chris Manning make picks for WSOF 11 and the two UFC events that take place this weekend, along with breaking down the Jose Aldo injury and the latest Chael news.
This week Nikolai Gionti is on his on while he recaps UFC Fight Nigh: Henderson vs. Khabilov, gives his opinion on the push and Chael's failed drug test and gives his predictions for UFC 174.
This week Nikolai Gionti is joined again by co-host Chris Manning as they both admit how wrong they were with TJ Dillishaw and break down last week's Saturday UFC double header along with making predictions for UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov.
This week I am alone due to scheduling conflicts, but Host Nikolai Gionti will be recapping Bellator's first PPV card and giving his opinions on how it went and will also be making some predictions for UFC 173. So stay tuned and we hope to have Chris back by next week!
This week Host Nikolai Gionti and Co-Host Chris Manning recap UFC 172, choose the bouts they would like to see next for the fighters on the card and debate their new list of the light heavyweight rankings.
This week Host Nikolai Gionti and Co-Host Chris Manning recap last week's UFC on Fox between Browne and Werdum, play some fantasy matchmaker, discuss the news of the week and make their picks for UFC 172.
This week we break down Friday's UFC Fight Pass Card and The Ultimate Fighter Finale next week. We also discuss Nick Diaz's comments and the possibility of Gina Carano earning a title shot.
Javi Vazquez of Gracie Rancho Cucamonga, formally of the UFC joined us to talk Metamoris 3 and the direction he is taking jiu jitsu (submission only, no time limit), & Horlando Monteiro of Kimura Nova União joined us to talk about his run through IBJJF, Abu Dhabi and Metamoris 3.
This week Host Nikolai Gionti and Co-Host Chris Manning recap the rematch between Henderson and Shogun. We also break down the rest of this year's UFC calendar with the injuries that have taken place so far.
In the first episode on ULTMMA.com, Host Nikolai Gionti and Co-Host Chris Manning recap last week's UFC 171,debate the always intriguing Nick Diaz, recap some of the news of the week and make some picks for UFC Fight Night this Sunday.
Nikolai and DJ hit up some MMA news, potential match-ups and analyzed UFC 170 Rousey vs. McMann
Given a chance by Jeff Sherwood, TJ started the Sherdog Radio network some 10 years ago and remains the orchestrator of all things at the MMA radio standard. TJ talks weight loss, moving his life to CA, and of course MMA.
Tristen and DJ kick it off with some obligatory NBA talk and then jump into MMA news followed by an analysis of the fights...
With the gruesome TKO victory over Anderson Silva in the books DJ discusses some of the why's and how's associated with UFC 168...
Tristen and DJ take a look at what might have led to how the GSP/Hendricks played out, what could change in a rematch, some rule and scoring changes. To switch things up, we finished with a look at the NBA Eastern Conference Bulls, Pacers and Heat.
Tommy and i share some memories of early UFC's, how we first started watching the sport, and then we preview a blockbuster card on paper with very interesting match-ups, culminating with GSP vs. Johny Hendricks.
The Jackson's MMA Lightweight discusses his win over Jorge Masvidal at the Fight for the Troops - Ft. Campbell
Next up to challenge Jon Jones for his LHW belt, we spoke to Glover to get a little insight into his life and career.
D.J. and the guys review an action packed Bellator card, preview UFC Fight Night 31 at Ft. Campbell and hit up some MMA News, and get a betting perspective.
Where do they go now, why did this or that happen, and the keys to future success, listen to DJ break it down for you.
MMA news, UFC 166 picks, betting advice and lines from @Fight_Ghost, analysis and a few laughs with all three of us.
Renowned as the Happy Warrior, Roxanne joined us and explained he theory behind the nickname, her life living in Japan and why you can't get a sundae at Shakey's until a certain time of day, TUF, & female fighter relationships among other things.
Jessica who is 10-1 in MMA makes her debut against Sarah Kaufman, gives us a candid look at how she got into MMA, the UFC, her thoughts on TUF, and how she'd like to meet her favorite fighter Jose Aldo.
Tommy, joined us from Ireland to discuss growing up in martial arts, and his exploits in boxing, kickboxing, jiu jitsu and now MMA where he is undefeated, and his plans to get to the top.
Alex Gustafsson achieved greatness as did Champion Jon Jones, could Gustafsson closed the gap in this fight? we'll examine what he might've added to an already incredible performance.
Tonight DJ and Tommy previewed UFC 165, talked the latest MMA news, and mixed in some Johnny Manziel and more...
Heather spoke to DJ about this season of TUF including the Baszler/Pena fight, Ronda, Miesha, Cyborg, leaving Jackson's MMA, differences between Boxing & MMA, her new Team at Syndicate MMA and more...
I reviewed UFC 164, and got a little expertise about the Pettis arm bar on Ben Henderson. More importantly though i got a look inside the MMA, scene, Conor McGreggor, BJJ and Judo in Ireland as well as a discussion of Irish MMA prospect Tommy McCafferty
Here i discussed all the relevant fights and some of the why's behind what happened. Plus where do we go from here...
Tommy returned to the show this week to comments on big news in MMA and previews UFC fight night 26, Rua vs. Sonnen.
Matheus is a fighter manager, and has been an writer, promoter and a person with very keen analysis of the sport. He guides you through the entire card giving you the scoop on the brazilian talent.
Tristen joined to me try to understand the what, why, how, and give fairness to both new Champ Chris Weidman, and Anderson Silva. We took a look at what might happen going forward. We finished off with a little NBA talk for you hoops fans out there.
We caught up with Emily Kagan who is fighting Ashley Cummins on Invicta FC 6 Jul 13th to talk about the life of a pro-fighter. Then a review of UFC 162 and the spectacular win by Chris Weidman with Relson Gracie blue belt Kevin Masterson.
Tommy Messano returns this week to talk MMA news, fighter salaries, and to put into context the career of Anderson Silva. Surprise guest @Fight_Ghost joined us to give us his thoughts and betting perspective on the card.
Reggie Pena joined me to talk about his career and his fight this Friday on XFC 24 at the Sundome in Tampa, FL. Then Gracie Fighter Javier Vazquez joined me & Tommy Messano to talk about Food, Jiu Jitsu, and break down UFC 161.
Our 1st edition of "what's bugging Larry", where Larry points out some of the normally overlooked ridiculousness in MMA. This time, it's not the fact that Vitor asked that journalist be attacked for asking a question, but what has the UFC done in response?
The young Bellator fighter on loan to headline Chinaco MMA, an upstart promotion in Juarez Mexico. This is all tied in to the New Mexican council on MMA which Luttrell and Keith Jardine are a part of and will work in conjunction with the WBC .
Jack and i covered everything from the Boston tragedy and what constitutes great pizza, to the effective marketing strategies MMA athletes the ascension of Luke Rockhold.
We were fortunate enough to get the only U.S. interviewswith top 10 pound for pound fighter Renan Barao, and former world #1 Flyweight Jussier Formiga. This was all mde possible through the efforts of MMA everything person Matheus Aquino.
We discuss the implications of last weeks card, speak of some of the funnier moments, the way ahead, and a smattering of MMA news.
How great was the Cat Zingano Miesha Tate fight? How hyped would you be if Cris Cyborg was in that spot? did Uriah Hall pay the price for trying to go King Mo against Kelvin Gastelum? Faber re-discovers his wrestling, how far will it take him? and more...
Take a ride through the latest news and scandal in MMA through the eyes of MMA analyst Larry Pepe
Former manager of the Nogueira Brothers, associate of the Pitbull Bros, promoter of Fort MMA, he's done it all in MMA. Hear his thoughts on everything Brazilian MMA
I discussed the card, the new TUF format with women and men, is Nick Diaz being exploited for people to giggle at his rantings? and what the hell was Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos thinking by giving up the chance to coach against Ronda Rousey on TUF and all the trappings of being a UFC fighter?
Rantings, ravings, laughter and serious analysis with Sherdog writer and owner of ULTMMA.com Tommy Messano.
The host of Cheap Seats on the Sherdog Radio Network and my friend and Editor of ULTMMA.com Tommy Messano joined me with some discussion of the world of MMA, food, music and more.