Submission Radio returns for the final episode of 2016, featuring a fun holiday-themed lineup of journalists and MMA personalities, including Robin Black, John Morgan, Sean Sheehan, Elias Cepeda and even an exciting appearance from Tommy Toe Hold! The topics up for discussion range from UFC on FOX 22, Cris Cyborg vs. the UFC, Conor McGregor’s future, and of course UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey. Also, everybody on the show lists their best ever holiday presents.
As always, the video above features clickable annotations and timestamps, and below is a rundown of what to expect on the episode. We hope you enjoy the show!
– Robin Black (The Fight Network) returns to Submission Radio (at the 5:17 mark) to discuss the main and co-main events from UFC 207 and break down Dominick Cruz vs. Cody Garbrandt, if Cody is ready for a title shot, Cruz’s risk-minimizing style, if KO power will really make a difference, the heated rivalry and how emotions will play a factor, Ronda Rousey vs. Amanda Nunes, Rousey’s decision to return, the reports of her getting emotional after the staredown with Nunes in New York, how their skillsets stack up, Rousey’s mental state, rumors of Mike Goldberg being replaced and more. Robin also explains why the greatest gift he ever received was from Joe Rogan.
– John Morgan (MMA Junkie) makes his first appearance on Submission Radio (at the 1:04:18 mark) to discuss some of his favourite moments from travelling on the road covering MMA, how 2016 compared to past years in MMA, his favourite MMA event of all time, if the UFC will struggle to draw PPV’s in early 2017 due to most stars being unavailable, who Ronda Rousey should fight next, his best ever Christmas gifts, and more!
– Sean Sheehan (SevereMMA) jumps on (at the 38:02 mark) to discuss the UFC’s featherweight division since Conor McGregor was stripped of the title and Max Holloway became interim champion, Jose Aldo regaining the belt and if he loses credibility, Aldo stating that he wants to move up to lightweight and rematch Conor McGregor, Conor receiving his boxing license and what would have to happen in order for him to fight Floyd Mayweather, Sean’s best holiday presents ever and more!
– Tommy Toe Hold makes a special appearance (at the 1:01:34 mark) to get everyone ready for the holiday season and look back on a fun 2016 in the MMA world!
– Elias Cepeda (Champions.co) returns to the program (at the 1:25:32 mark) to discuss a wide range of topics, including the UFC’s decision to implement a women’s featherweight division but exclude Cris Cyborg from the inaugural title fight, if it was a snub to the Invicta featherweight champion, the fight between Holly Holm and Germaine de Randamie. Also, Elias breaks down UFC on Fox 22 and such fights as Alan Jouban vs. Mike Perry, Urijah Faber vs. Brad Pickett, Sage Northcutt vs. Mickey Gall and the main event between Michelle Waterson vs. Paige VanZant. Elias also shares his best ever holiday presents!
Submission Radio will return on Wednesday, the 11th of January (Thursday, the 12th in Australia) 2017, and will be released mid-week from now on.
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