This week's episode of That Old Pod opens up new horizons, testing the waters with two special guests at once. Andy Morse and Dallas Plevan share their thoughts on UFC 213, the rise arts of the mixed martial variety, and a slew of other topics. Andy breaks new territory with a shocking Dave Chappell rumor. Show Notes:UFC Weight Classes and current title holdersUFC 213 Robert Whittaker aka “Bobby Knuckles”Robert Whittaker claims interim middleweight over Yoel Romero, sets up challenge with current champion Michael BispingAlister Overeem defeats Fabrico Werdum in the heavyweight matchup, Overeem lost earlier this year to current heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in a first round knockoutCurtis Blaydes wins in a unanimous decision against Daniel Omielanczuk in another heavyweight fightAnthony Pettis had a solid win aganst Jim Miller in a lightweight fight after losing his featherweight title shot against Max HollowayRob Font chocked out Douglas Silva de Andrade in the bantamweight fightEvan Reyes has been a special guest here beforeFloyd Mayweather is a very successful boxerConor McGregor is the current feather belt holder in MMAMayweather vs McGregor Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestles a bear as a child, he is 24-0 in UFC, and currently the only fighter still undefeated with more than 15 fightsAt the time of writing there are currently 17 undefeated fighters with at least 10 fights in UFC, 33 totalAnalyst Patrick Wyman argues fighters see more ring action then beforeAnderson Silva documentary Like Water released in 2011Anderson Silva stuns Chael Sonnen by chocking him out in the 3rd minute of the 5th round while suffering from broken ribs in UFC 117USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) was hired by the UFC, starting testing on July 1st of 2015 to increase legitimacy of the sportVitor Belfort famous before and after shot Message boards discussing the insanity that is UFC fighters wearing shoesTimeline of major UFC rule changesVitor Belfort first fight before the more known UFC 15 vs Randy Couture TRT or testosterone replacement therapy was banned from the UFC in 2014Hector Lombard tested positive for an anabolic steroid after his win in UFC 182 over Joshua Burkman, blames a mystery pillJohn Jones car accident USADA bans use of IV to rehydrate in 2015McGregor as a featherweight for UFC 194 vs Jose Aldo1998 and MLB’s steroid fueled home run derby of a seasonUFC does offer health insurance beginning in 2011, I can’t find anything about updates to the policy in the past 6 yearsAmanda Nunes scratches from UFC 213 due to sickness but later Dana White revealed she was medically cleared to fightWME Entertainment bought UFC for $4 billion in 2016Zuffa buys Strikeforce in 2011Zuffa purchased Pride Fighting Championships in 2007 for $70 millionZuffa purchased UFC in 2001 for $2 millionFighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC and youtube streamMMAAA has been largely unsuccessfulDetails on Reebok sponsorship payouts which are costing fighters a lot of moneyFertitta brothersThe Professional Fighters League, formerly World Series of Fighting What is a wrestling jobber?Bellator owned by Viacom Bellator CEO Scott CokerBellator one-night tournament Bobby Lashley Kimbo slice vs Data 5000 and the most pathetic knockout everKen ShamrockDana WhiteDon KingRoger Goodell and South Park probably sums him up best, although John Oliver does a good job as wellDavid SternRory MacDonald trained specifically in MMA Street FighterRobert Whittaker on his trainingJackson Winklejohn’s gym Conor McGregor’s movement coach, Ido Portal, Nick Diaz teases himMcGregor’s candle training videoMcGregor training with a pool noodle, Nate Diaz still hates Mortal KombatSmash BrothersNintendo WiiSuper Smash Brothers Brawl for WiiWCW Revenge was pretty sweet in 1998 James Toney vs Randy Couture in UFC 118McGregor KOs Jose Aldo in 18 seconds for featherweight belt in UFC 194Mayweather vs Pacquiao Mayweather earnings compared to other athletesJoe RoganJoe Rogan PodcastFear FactorDave Chappelle skitDwayne Johnson “The Rock”Ronda Rousey was devastatingHolly Holm knocks out RouseyAmanda Nunes finishes herEdmond Tarverydyan, Ronda Rousey coach, skills highly suspect Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Speed Speed 2: Cruise ControlUFC 214Chandler JonesArthur JonesJon Jones hit and run involving a pregnant woman and his explanationRobby Lawler Myles “The Cowboy” MerolaDaniel CormierAnderson Silva vs Forrest GriffinTUF - The Ultimate FighterForrest Griffin on Silva fight at book signing\r\mma
This week's episode of That Old Pod opens up new horizons, testing the waters with two special guests at once. Andy Morse and Dallas Plevan share their thoughts on UFC 213, the rise arts of the mixed martial variety, and a slew of other topics. Andy breaks new territory with a shocking Dave Chappell rumor.