Fight Disciples Podcast

EPISODE 175: WHO'S THE DADDY

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

George Groves told us all week that this game is about levels.  On Saturday night he showed us the gulf in class between a boxer and a street fighter...

BIG FIGHT PREVIEW: GROVES V EUBANK JR

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The World Boxing Super Series rolled into Manchester this week and we were on hand to speak to all connected to the big semi final showdown on Saturda...

EPISODE 174: MAY MAC II

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The trolling is gathering momentum.  At first it seemed that it was all a bit of fun but there's real substance in the message. We fully expect a sec...

EPISODE 173: George & Junior

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The world boxing super series has been magnificent and it just keeps getting better. The Super Middleweight's take over this weekend with the hotly an...

RADIO CITY TALK – TUESDAY 6TH FEBRUARY

07 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of weeks out from Cage Warriors 90, three of Liverpool's leading mixed martial artists take over this week's Radio City Talk show and there's...

EPISODE 172: BRUTAL BELEM

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The refereeing in Belem at the weekend was embarrassing and sadly dominates our talking points for this weeks show.  As does weight cutting as does d...

EPISODE 171: 5 STAR CRUISE

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The world boxing super series has been magnificent and it just keeps getting better. What a Cruiserweight final we have to look forward to in May when...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 30TH JANUARY

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Former world champion Paul Butler joins the Fight Disciples in studio to ask Jamie McDonnell to “defend or vacate” so he can get it on with Libori...

EPISODE 170: RONDA 'RETURNS'

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you're older than 15 years of age and tweet regularly about WWE then you need to have a proper word with yourself.  Ronda 'returns' to the limelig...

EPISODE 169: CRUISING FOR A BRUISING

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After a phenomenal weekend for the Cruiserweight's in the world boxing super series, we turn our attention to the British prospects in the division. ...

RADIO CITY TALK – TUESDAY 23RD JANUARY

24 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fight Disciples return with a trifecta of Merseyside fighting talent. Robbie Davies Jnr talks going head to head with Anthony Joshua. David Price gets...

EPISODE 168: FIRE FIGHTER

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

They said a storm was coming and he wouldn't be able to live with the power of Francis Ngannou.  The real life fire fighter, Stipe Miocic, proved the...

EPISODE 167: GET IT ON SOMETIME

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Boxing is finally back and what a start to the year.  Errol Spence Jr. made a case to be classed as the best Welterweight on the planet and got us sa...

RADIO CITY TALK – Tuesday 16th January

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Fight Disciples are joined in the studio by former world title challenger Jazza Dickens, who is all set for a return for his old British title ear...

EPISODE 166: BADDEST MAN ON THE PLANET

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No words needed.  THIS is the biggest fight in the UFC right now.  Can Stipe Miocic become the first Heavyweight champion to defend his world title ...

EPISODE 165: DONE DEAL

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Even though the fighting hasn't begun, the deals to see the best fight the best are happening left right and center.  The first EVER Heavyweight worl...

RADIO CITY TALK – TUESDAY 9TH JANUARY

10 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fight Disciples are joined in studio by Jack McGann, the destructive MMA fighter who is following in the footsteps of Conor McGregor and switching cod...

EPISODE 164: DEFEND OR VACATE

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

He didn't make an appearance in the UFC throughout 2017 yet everyone is still talking about Conor McGregor.  How should the UFC treat the situation? ...

EPISODE 163 - BACK TO WORK

09 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

January is a quiet month for fights but there's still plenty to talk about in the world of boxing as upcoming bouts are being made left right and cent...

FD - REVIEW OF 2017

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The fight game is unforgiving, just ask James Degale, Carl Frampton or Michael Bisping. Men who had stellar years in 2016 but within 12 months their ...

RADIO CITY TALK - Tuesday 19th December

20 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Fight Disciples welcome Boxing News feature writer Chris Walker and the Liverpool Echo’s boxing reporter Elliot Foster for a special show to loo...

EPISODE 162: WELTERSKELTER

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC Welterweight division is currently on fire and a new legitimate contender threw his hat in the ring at the weekend. Should we really be surpri...

EPISODE 161: SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST

19 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in two years Billy Joe Saunders proved he is a world class Middleweight and finished 2017 with the best oversees performance by a B...

RADIO CITY TALK - Tuesday 12th December

13 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With a torn ear that went viral, Stephen Smith joins the Fight Disciples to discuss the injury seen around the world and how he’s officially no long...

EPISODE 160: RUTHLESS

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Lawler's nickname lends itself to this weeks show for two reasons. 1. He's fighting this weekend. 2. The banter between Adam and Nick is ind...

EPISODE 159: NO MAS CHENKO

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We began this podcast because fighters are fascinating. The mentality needed to prepare for war intrigues us, and the lengths these warriors are prep...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 5TH DECEMBER

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Farrell gets all festive in the FD studio and looks ahead to a busy 2018, starting with a return to the ring in February. We Talk British titles, ...

EPSIODE 158: PREDATOR POWER

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Well what can we say about UFC218. Big Francis Ngannou, welcome to the party my friend. He has just put the whole division on notice! As well as him...

EPISODE 157: PUGILISTIC PORNSTAR

05 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend we have a history making fight in New York but are the fans bothered? The event is in the smaller Theater at MSG rather than the Garden ...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

29 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Champion turned coach Derry Mathews returns to the studio to preview the third coming of heavyweight David Price, who makes his comeback in Dagenham t...

EPISODE 156: OUT OF GAS

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For all the credit we gave him for showing his warrior spirit in taking the fight at short notice, Bisping should never have been in Shanghai. what n...

EPISODE 155: TYSON TALK

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the dust settles on the Bellew Haye postponement there's already talk of a new direction for the Bomber. Could we really see him in with Tyson Fur...

EPISODE 154: SHANGHAI NOON

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's the perfect event for a UK MMA fan. Not only is the original pioneer of the sport headlining the card, on short notice after losing his world ti...

EPISODE 153: GONYA IN 60 SECONDS

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Well actually it was 11 seconds but that doesnt fit with the pun episode title we were going for. If you didnt know who Zolani Tete was before, you c...

INTERVIEW: TJ DILLASHAW

16 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After his recent win in New York, the new Bantamweight champion joined us for a chat to discuss his rivalry with Cody, calling out DJ and becoming a n...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 14TH NOVEMBER

15 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion Rocky Fielding lands in the studio ahead of his fight on the Bellew-Haye undercard on December 17...

EPISODE 152: COUNT ME IN

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One week after losing his middleweight crown in devastating fashion, Bisping is back on the horse, announcing he will fight Kelvin Gastelum in China i...

EPISODE 151: HOME TOWN HERO

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this year, Carl Frampton spoke to us about retirement. That was before he switched management, coach and TV platform which has obviously give...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

08 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Unbeaten super lightweight prospect ‘Super’ Sam Maxwell joins Nick in the studio for this week’s Merseyside Fight sports show to discuss fightin...

EPISODE 150: BY GEORGES HE'S GOT IT

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There aren't any words to describe what we saw in New York but for the next hour we will try. It was the greatest card of recent times and one that m...

EPISODE 149: ALABAMA SLAMMER

07 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You can only beat what is put in front of you so it's important to deal with your obstacles in an impressive way. Deontay Wilder blew away his oppone...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 31ST OCTOBER

01 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Remember, records are for DJs. Lee Chadwick became Cage Warriors middleweight champion last weekend completing one of the most unlikely journeys in Br...

EPISODE 148: THE LEGEND HUNTER

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Anderson Silva. Luke Rockhold. Dan Henderson. Georges Saint Pierre? That would be some serious back to back legend slaying if Michael Bisping can pul...

EPISODE 147: BUTT, CUT & SMUT

31 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It wasn't the prettiest but it sure was captivating for the 10 rounds it lasted. Yes, the stoppage was premature but the facts don't lie 20 Wins, 20...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 24TH OCTOBER

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Light middleweight prospect Anthony Fowler fresh from his fourth straight win as a pro joins Nick in the studio to look back on his career so far and ...

EPISODE 146: LORD OF GDANSK

24 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I hate to say it but we did tell you so! Darren Till arrived in the UFC in style at the weekend and he joins us in the studio today to go through an ...

EPISODE 145: CAME WITH 1, LEFT WITH 2

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every world champion has a fight that makes the rest of the world take notice. On Saturday in Belfast, Ryan Burnett came of age. Not only did he pro...

EPISODE 144: MURDER ON GDANSK FLOOR

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every once in a while the stars align to provide an opportunity for the next generation to take over. You may believe that Darren Till is up against ...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 17TH OCTOBER

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What have Natasha Jonas, Paul Butler and Darren Till got in common, aside from their Merseyside twang? All three are closing in on world title fights ...

EPISODE 143: BODYSNATCHER

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

How good is the world boxing super series? Every main event has delivered so far and at the weekend George Groves set up a semi final showdown with Ch...

EPISODE 142: MIGHTY FINE

11 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To acquire a UFC World title is tough. To defend it 11 times is near enough impossible. Whatever our opinion on the level of opponent DJ has face we...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 10TH OCTOBER 2017

10 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What is motivating Tony Bellew to do it all again. We discuss the mind set needed to get back in with David Haye. Joe Gallagher is on the phone discus...

EPISODE 141: TURKISH DELIGHT

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

When the pantomime villain makes a serious statement you better take notice. For too long we haven’t been able to figure out whether Jr. Is legit or...

EPISODE 140: RECORDS ARE FOR DJ'S FT. DARREN TILL

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Love him or not, the achievement of defending your crown for a record 11 times has to be celebrated EVEN if you've lost the main event slot to an inte...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2017

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After an action packed card at the echo arena its always nice to sit down and digest the action. There's major kudos for Paul Butler, Rocky Fielding ...

EPISODE 139: MILLION DOLLAR BURN

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The north west of England is providing us with some serious entertainment at the moment and this weekend is no different. Two former world champions ...

EPISODE 138: THAT CHOKE IS NO JOKE

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's only happened on 5 separate occasions and Ovince Saint Preux has 3 of them! The Von Flue choke will surely have to be renamed as OSP delighted t...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

26 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A big night of Boxing rolls into our home city of Liverpool this weekend, which gives us every excuse to speak to every man and his dog about the show...

EPISODE 137: COURAGEOUS COOLHAND

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Not many gave Luke Campbell a hope of defeating Jorge Linares, but the Olympic champion from Hull came a lot closer than we first thought. After the ...

EPISODE 136: FEEL THE FORCE LUKE

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's been well over a year since Luke Rockhold was flat on his back after Michael Bisping derailed his middleweight dominance. He was back in action ...

INTERVIEW: Luke Campbell

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Adam caught up with Luke Campbell ahead of his fight with Jorge Linares on LA on Saturday and the Humberside native is ready to prove the doubters wro...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The champions league of boxing rolled into Liverpool and we sat ring side to dissect the main event. Callum Smith answered a whole term of questions t...

EPISODE 135 - TRIPLE C (CONTROVERSY CREATES CASH)

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Who'd have thought that Canelo v GGG would do more harm to the reputation of Boxing than the 'circus' that was Mayweather v McGregor. Before Adalaide ...

EPISODE 134: GIRL POWER

13 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

One again a main event fell through so it was up to the girls to put on a show in Alberta. No one took a back step as the champ remained on her thron...

RADIO CITY TALK LIVERPOOL - TUESDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Callum Smith gives his take on Canelo v GGG as well as talking about his own upcoming fight in the world Boxing Super Series. *Please leave a review ...

INTERVIEW: Team Skoglund

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nick visited Tuesday's open workouts and caught up with 'Swedish Sendation' Erik Skoglund and his head coach and father ahead of Saturday's Ali Trophy...

EPISODE 133: THE BEST

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Smith, Natasha Jonas and Stephen Smith give their take on Canelo v GGG as well as talking about their own upcoming fights. *Please leave a review...

EPISODE 132: LORD OF THE FLIES

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To win a UFC title is incredibly difficult. Therefore to defend it multiple times is something quite extraordinary. Demetrius Johnson could stand al...

EPISODE 131: BACK TO WORK

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We've all enjoyed our summer holiday but even the best of us have to go back to work! For most what awaits after sun lounging is for certain but the ...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of established and rising talent from the area. This week UFC star ...

EPISODE 130: BROKEN BONES

30 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's a saying. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. It hurts like hell when a person that you adore lets you down, even more ...

EPISODE 129: EASY MONEY

29 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An event that surpassed all our expectations where everyone involved won. Well, almost everyone, as we discuss on today's show. *Please leave a revie...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 28TH AUGUST - MAYWEATHER MCGREGOR SPECIAL

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week however, ...

EPISODE 128: BALBOA

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Think back to your first experience with fight sports. Before you saw Mike Tyson beat Frank Bruno or when Naz and Kevin Kelly danced with the devil. ...

EPISODE 127: ONLY IN VEGAS

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The time for talk is almost over with the biggest sporting event of the year descending on Las Vegas this weekend. Can Conor McGregor shake up the wo...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 22ND AUGUST 2017

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week Liv Husse...

MAYMAC PART 6: IT'S TIME

20 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of our six part series we bring you our predictions. It's time! Follow @fightdisciples on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to joi...

EPISODE 126 - I'll Believe It When I See It

17 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's signed and sealed but will it be delivered? Nick still doubts we will see Bisping vs GSP but put UFC217 in your diary. Follow @fightdisciples on...

EPISODE 125: UNDISPUTED

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This might come as a shock to some but this weekend is historic. Its the first time for 12 years all of the recognized belts in ANY weight category h...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 15TH AUGUST 2017

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week, Adam and...

MAYMAC PART 5: BUSINESS

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth of our our six part series we discuss the business side of fight sports and how Mayweather v McGregor ranks when it comes to lucrative sp...

Episode 124: Chasing Greatness

09 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

UFC welterweight Darren Till is planning to bag a KO bonus in Rotterdam next month, but first he joins Nick to hail Jon Jones, bail on Tyrone Woodley,...

EPISODE 123: IT WASN'T ME

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Just when you thought the world of boxing couldn't serve you anything crazier than Mayweather vs McGregor up pops the Khandashians on Twitter. We tac...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 8TH AUGUST 2017

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week Nisse Sau...

MAYMAC PART 4: THE MYTHS

06 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the forth of our six part series we dispel all the myths surrounding the most lucrative sporting event of all time. Is Floyd really poor against s...

EPISODE 122: CLEAN MEAN SUPREME

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Turns out Jon Jones was right. Being off the gear has made him even better than he was before. The King has the Light Heavyweight Championship belt ...

EPISODE 121: NO PROBLEM

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With an undefeated professional fight record of 36 wins, 30 by the way of knock out, fight fans may have been forgiven when they expected Mikey Garcia...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 1ST AUGUST 2017

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve in to thew Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week hear fr...

MayMac Part 3: Notorious

30 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the third of our six part series we give you on over view of the man attempting to shake up the world on August 26th. He's built his career on pro...

EPISODE 120: ALL HEEL THE KING

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

With only 1 fight in 31 months, if you're new to the UFC you may never of heard of Jon Jones. If the 2.0 version of this incredible athlete lives up ...

EPISODE 119: WEIGHT N GAIN

25 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

There's a huge meeting of multiweight world champions in New York this weekend with several issues arising on the scales. Will Broner make weight? Wi...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 25TH JULY

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve in to the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week hear fro...

MayMac Part 2: The Best Ever?

23 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of our six part series we discuss whether Floyd Mayweather should be ranked as the Best Ever. Our conversation includes a debate on tec...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 18TH JULY 2017

18 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve in to the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week, Nick ca...

MayMac Part 1: Game of Thrones

16 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the first in our six part series we discuss why its okay to like Mayweather vs McGregor and how the snobbery from some quarters needs to stop. Foll...

EPISODE 118: SHOWTIME

12 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The games have officially begun and our whistle is well and truly wet. We are 6 weeks away from the biggest sporting event of the year and this week ...

EPISODE 117: TORNADO WARNING!

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Well, that escalated quickly! We all new Josh Taylor was a bright prospect, but his stoppage performance at the weekend blew all our minds and sent sh...

RADIO CITY TALK - TUESDAY 11TH JULY 2017

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve in to the Merseyside fight scene talking to a plethora of rising and established talent from the area. This week Callum S...

EPISODE 116: LIONESS

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the build up to UFC 207, the champion Amanda Nunes was overlooked in favor of the return of Ronda Rousey. Yet The Lioness took her vengeance by des...

EPISODE 115: DAYLIGHT ROBBERY

04 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As fights go, Manny Pacquiao vs Jeff Horn was incredibly hard to score. The outcome was totally dependent on your style preference but one thing we c...