MMA: Gross Pointe Blank: Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Josh Gross brings fight fans inside mixed martial arts with 'Gross Point Blank,' Tuesdays on SI.com. From analysis of the latest news and bouts to in-depth conversations with the men and women who make the rising combat sport tick, SI.com's MMA columnist has you covered, 'Point Blank.'
Joining the show is two-time U.S. Olympian Daniel Cormier, who's in charge of Cain Velasquez's wrestling preparation at American Kickboxing Academy.
Interviews with Erik Paulson (co-trainer for Brock Lesnar), Javier Mendez (lead trainer for Cain Velasquez) and a preview of this weekend's UFC 121 with with the Orange County Register's Carlos Arias.
Jake Shields discusses his UFC debut on Oct. 23 versus Martin Kampmann. Also, Josh Gross analyzes Strikeforce: Diaz-Noons 2 and this weekend's UFC 120 card in London, England.
KJ Noons discusses his Strikeforce welterweight title shot Saturday against Nick Diaz. Also, Josh Gross breaks down the rest of the card.
Reaction to WEC 51, plus an interview with Miguel Torres, who defeated Charlie Valencia by second-round submission. Also, former Nevada State Athletic Commission medical advisory board chairman Dr. Margaret Goodman speaks about PED use in MMA and how it's handled by the regulatory commissions.
An interview Cole Miller, who recently handed Ross Pearson his first UFC loss. Also, a chat with Evan Dunham, who fights Sean Sherk on Saturday at UFC 119.
Jeff Blatnick, early MMA rules-making pioneer, and Shine Fights CEO Devin Price join the show to discuss MMA regulation past, present and future.
This week's podcast features SI's boxing writer Chris Mannix, who was in Boston for UFC 118 to watch James Toney's foray into MMA.
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar previews his title defense against B.J. Penn, and Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole helps dissect UFC 118.
Joe Ferraro from Rogers Sportsnet discusses Ontario moving forward to allow MMA in 2011 (and the general state of MMA in Canada). Also, a preview of this week's WEC and Strikeforce cards.
WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz discusses his Aug. 18 title defense against Joseph Benavidez. Also, Robert Sargent of MMARising.com helps preview the deep women's action this week, with Bellator kicking off a 115-pound tourney on Aug. 12 and Strikeforce putting on a four-woman, one-night tourney Friday on Showtime.
Welterweight Jon Fitch discusses his upcoming UFC 117 clash with Thiago Alves. Also, Sherdog.com's TJ De Santis helps break down the weekend's stacked card.
Josh Gross talks with Mark Munoz, who fights Sunday on the UFC/Versus card against Yushin Okami.
Jon Jones talks about his Aug. 1 fight with Vladimir Matyushenko. Also, Josh Gross discusses the Shields-to-UFC news and preview Friday's Strikeforce 135-pound women's title fight between Sarah Kaufman and Roxanne Modafferi.
Veteran MMA journalist Eddie Goldman, a pioneer of early combat sports Internet radio, stops by the show to talk about a variety of topics.
Frank Shamrock and Randy Couture appear as guests. Shamrock discusses his career after announcing his retirement on June 26, while Couture helps preview UFC 116 and talks about his upcoming Aug. 28 fight with James Toney.
Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker joins the show. Plus, a preview of Saturday's Fedor Emelianenko-Fabricio Werdum fight.
Jordan Breen from Sherdog.com comes on to help preview the bevy of fights on the immediate horizon.
Chuck Liddell stops by to talk about Saturday's showdown with Rich Franklin at UFC 115.
Georges St. Pierre on training with Rashad Evans, UFC in Canada and his future plans. Plus, a preview of UFC 114.
Din Thomas discusses his cancelled fight with Ricardo Mayorga; Tim Sylvia on his upcoming match with Mariusz Pudzianowski.
Josh Koscheck swings by to recap UFC 113 with Josh. Also, a look ahead to a weekend of Strikeforce action in St. Louis.
Marcelo Alonso talks Machida-Shogun and Brazilian MMA with Josh. Also, a preview of UFC 113 and listener emails.
UFC commentator Joe Rogan speaks with Josh. Also, a chat with Leonard Garcia, fresh off Saturday's action-packed WEC 48 victory over Chan Sung Jung.
Josh speaks with new Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Urijah Faber, who fights Saturday to regain the WEC featherweight title against champ Jose Aldo. Also, more discussion off the weekend in Nashville and a preview of WEC 48.
CBS announcer Gus Johnson, who calls the fights Saturday in Nashville, stops by the show. Also, Josh looks back at UFC 112 and a largely disappointing debut for mixed martial arts in the Middle East.
Josh speaks with welterweight Thiago Alves following last week's surgery to correct a malformation in his brain. Bellator founder/CEO Bjorn Rebney talks about the start of the promotion's second season, which starts Thursday. Also, a preview of this weekend's UFC 112.
Josh chats with Greg Jackson, trainer for Georges St. Pierre. Also, discussion off UFC 111 and a preview of Wednesday's Fight Night card.
Josh sits down with Dave Vahey, who produced a documentary called "Fighting Politics" that explores the dynamics of the UFC's contractual cutting of veteran fighter Matt Lindland. Also, analysis of the weekend's results and a preview of UFC 111.
Dan Hardy joins the show to talk about his upcoming fight against UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, plus more on the UFC's Versus debut and Dream's next event.