Fight Disciples Podcast
Episodes
EPISODE 55: No Mas
30 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Many a fighter has quit, it is not a new thing, and we have no problem with it as fighter safety is paramount. However, the manor in which a fighter ...
EPISODE 54: An Axe to grind
25 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine being a 2 world champion before your 8th fight? Can anyone stop Vasyl Lomachenko? Fight number 8 might be the brick wall that halts his rise...
EPISODE 53: Team work makes the dream work
24 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It would be quite easy if you are the 'champ champ' to forget your roots. Not Conor McGregor. A week after creating his own history in New York, he ...
EPISODE 52: ROBBERY?
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Judging is subjective. One mans treasure is another mans trash. It is not definitive. Even though we discuss the 114-113 unanimous decision in favo...
EPISODE 51: Pound for Pound
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How often do the best really fight the best? Promotional issues, TV rights, sanctioning body politics always seem to get in the way of making the SUPE...
EPISODE 50: HISTORY
17 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Baby, we did it! Appreciate this for what it is. History! There will never be another Conor McGregor, so whilst he is here lets celebrate him for w...
EPISODE 49: Thank God for Swifty
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Well, Monte Carlo didn't really live up to its glamorous setting did it? Opponents dropping out, diabolical judging and a Heavyweight that ran a mara...
EPISODE 48: The Kong of Monte Carlo
11 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
25 victories with 22 coming by the way of KO. We discuss whether Luis Ortiz is the real deal. Stephen Smith and Martin Murray join us to discuss the...
EPISODE 47: Firing blanks
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Get caught doing PEDs, blame it on viagra! We discuss the Jon Jones situation as well as a magnificent night in Mexico for Tony Ferguson. Of course th...
BITESIZE: Woodley v Thompson
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We break down each title fight at UFC 205 into bite size chunks. Who and how? Follow @fightdisciples on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to join the da...
BITESIZE: Alvarez v McGregor
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We break down each title fight at UFC 205 into bite size chunks. Who and how? Follow @fightdisciples on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to join the da...
BITESIZE: Jerdrzejczyk v Kowalkiewicz
10 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We break down each title fight at UFC 205 into bite size chunks. Who and how? Follow @fightdisciples on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to join the da...
EPISODE 46: Manny and the money
09 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mayweather? Khan? Brook? Garcia? Thurman? Crawford? After becoming the WBO welterweight champion, we discuss all the options for Manny Pacquiao. Fol...
EPISODE 45: PACS BACK
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's probably the shortest retirement in history but this weekend see's the return of Manny Pacquaio, an 8 weight world champion. The man is a legend...
EPISODE 44: FERGIE TIME
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How can you have an 8 fight win streak and still be without a title shot? Tony Ferguson is that man! He heads into battle this weekend against forme...
EPISODE 43: TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We told you last Thursday that it would be Molina, because it makes the best business sense, and now the cat is out of the bag. So what do you think?...
EPISODE 42: Klitsch-NO
26 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lets be honest its all been a bit of a farce hasn't it? Klitschko is now injured so what does this mean for the Heavyweights on December 10th? Sky S...
EPISODE 41: Bragging Rights
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Birmingham is the destination for #boxing bragging rights this weekend. Great Britains only ever world amateur champion Frankie Gavin is on the show ...
EPISODE 40: Comings and Goings
20 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Since the #UFC exchanged hands for $4 Billion there's been unrest. They say money makes the world go round and it seems to be at the fore regarding t...
EPISODE 39: Run Your Mouth
19 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks #Boxing review, as we say every single week, your talent alone will not make you rich in this business. The fans have to care. Whether...
EPISODE 38: THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Bellew returns to the ring on the 15th October but this time it's as the WBC cruiserweight world champion. So how does it feel now he has a targ...
EPISODE 37: BISPING HAS BIG BALLS
12 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What can we say about Michael Bisping. Just when you thought you couldn't love him anymore he comes back from the dead once again to seal victory aga...
EPISODE 36: Retribution (UFC 204 Preview)
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The champ is looking to reverse the #UFC100 result which saw him take his first KO defeat at the hands of Dan Henderson. Both are older and wiser but...
INTERVIEW: Michael Bisping UNCUT (Preview UFC204)
05 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
He has been the pioneer of UK #MMA for the best part of 15 years and October 8th in #Manchester see's a career defining moment. The first British #UF...
EPISODE 35: WELCOME TO THE CONCRETE JUNGLE
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The card is complete. The smoke screens have drifted away. We now know it's Alvarez vs McGregor for the Lightweight championship at #UFC205 SCREAM i...
EPISODE 34: UNFIT TO FIGHT
28 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tyson Fury has had to pull out of his world title rematch with Vladimir Klitscho in October as doctors have classed him "medically unfit to fight". I...
EPISODE 33 - KING OF THE RING
21 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Crolla lives for the big fights, under the lights in front of his adoring home crowd. A win against 3 weight world champion, Jorge Linares, w...
EPISODE 32: Money for nothing
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It was fun whilst it lasted but talk about getting weighed in. $500,000 for less than 5 minutes underwhelming work! Fair play CM Punk you pulled our...
EPISODE 31: The Dallas Cowboy
14 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There's nothing better than an old spaghetti western gunfight. In the heart of the wild west, the lawman defending his town against the outlaw. The ...
EPISODE 30: Daft Punk?
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we bite off more than we can chew but you have to admire a man prepared to test what he is capable of. CM Punk makes his #UFC debut at #UFC...
EPISODE 29: VERY VERY SPECIAL
07 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe. It is earned, never awarded. Every great accomplishment was deemed to be impossible at one time. ...
EPISODE 28: TWINKLE TOES
31 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
She has been waltzing around the dance floor but at the weekend in Vancouver, Page Vanzant returned to the Octagon and brought an impressive high kick...
RADIO: FIGHT CLUB ON TALKSPORT 2 - UFC - 220816
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
They say don't believe the hype. Regarding #UFC202 they couldn't be more wrong. It exceeded all our expectations. Vice President of UFC Europe, Jam...
RADIO: FIGHT CLUB ON TALKSPORT 2 - BOXING - 220816
24 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A gold, a silver and a bronze. That was #TeamGB #Boxing at #Rio2016 #Olympics. This week also features an excited Anthony Crolla as he heads back to...
RADIO: FIGHT CLUB ON TALKSPORT 2
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
TalkSPORT 2 have a weekly #boxing hour every Monday. This week the boys were in the driving seat speaking to Luke Campbell about his Olympic experien...
EPISODE 27: BAD BLOOD
17 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Revenge or repeat? Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz 2 is all we are talking about ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
EPISODE 26: GOING FOR GOLD
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Team GB are in Rio and sadly not having the most successful time. At least Nicola is still there, even if it is due to a bye in the first round! ...
EPISODE 25: From Underdogs to TOP dogs
03 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In sport, achieving what the doubters say you couldn’t must be the sweetest feeling. Another championship belt exchanges hands in the UFC with a bi...
EPISODE 24: Old Friends
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With Adam once again sunning himself on the Costas, Nick picks up and baton and is joined in the studio by old friend and former British super middlew...
EPISODE 23: Drugs Are For Mugs
20 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
First it was Bones and now there’s doubts over Brock. Is Nate Diaz right? Is everyone on steroids in the UFC? And In Boxing what next for Deontay...
INTERVIEW: Kell Brook Daring To Be Great
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From having the rug pulled from under him by Khan to being the bloke that is now pulling the rug on others. THE fight of the year is coming to the UK...
EPISODE 22: Eyes On The Prize (UFC 200 Review)
13 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
3 events in a week, 2 titles exchanged and a $4 billion sale. There’s a lot to discuss post UFC200 for the Fight Disciples. Also featuring this we...
EPISODE 21: Viva Las Vegas!
06 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Fight Disciples lose their cool and get all excited about this week's historic International Fight Week triple-header of live events, culminating ...
EPISODE 20: The Delivery Room
29 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After Anthony Joshua delivers in the o2, Nick's wife delivers their 2nd baby in the hospital! Before she does, her husband (Nick) joins Adam to dissec...
INTERVIEW: Michael Bisping
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If at first you don’t succeed, try try again. The saying couldn’t be more true for the first ever British UFC champ. Its been a rollercoaster, o...
EPISODE 19: No way back
22 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ever gone ‘All in’ playing poker? The boxing equivalent is happening at the O2 arena on Saturday 25th June and according to the card it’s not e...
EPISODE 18: Flippin’ Amazin’
15 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Every now and again something that defies everything you know to be true, happens, and takes your breath away. Vasyl Lomachenko is the guy doing that...
EPISODE 17: Out for The Count
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve waited a long time but how apt that it is Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping who becomes the first British UFC world champion. A man that pionee...
HE SHOOK UP THE WORLD: A Tribute to the greatest of all times
08 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe. We are all put on this earth to achieve our greatest self, to live out our purpose and to do it co...
INTERVIEW: Liam Smith
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It's been 40 years since a liverpoodlian has defended his world crown in his home city. Theres no place like home for Beefy. LISTEN on iTunes & Spotif...
INTERVIEW: Dave Coldwell post Goodison
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Behind every great man there is an even greater woman, however in this case there's also an even greater trainer. The man behind THE man, Dave Coldwel...
DISCUSSION: Steve Lillis talks about the Pro's being allowed to go to the Olympics
02 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The AIBA delegates have voted 84/88 in favour of allowing professional boxers to compete at the Olympic Games. What does this mean for the amateur spo...
INTERVIEW: Ryan Farrag
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Merseyside boxing is buzzing. To have 2 full cards of talent on consecutive weekends says it all. On to the Echo arena on June 4th and as part of th...
INTERVIEW: Paul Butler
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Merseyside boxing is buzzing. To have 2 full cards of talent on consecutive weekends says it all. On to the Echo arena on June 4th and as part of th...
EPISODE 16: Home Town Glory
01 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Not even Hollywood could have come up with the script we witnessed for real at Goodison Park. ‘The Bomber’ is the world champion and he celebrate...
EPISODE 15 EXTRA: Ft. Callum Smith, Stephen Smith & Dave Coldwell
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Bellew’s name is over the door but it’s some quality undercard that we will see before him. Adam caught up with 2/4 of the Smith brother’s...
EPISODE 15: This Time, It's For Real
25 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is to be achieved. ‘Pretty’ Ricky Conlan ha...
EPISODE 14: Megasaurus
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nick has acquired Sciatica or in Adam's terms 'A mega sore ass' & therefore presents this weeks rundown from his hospital bed. SUBSCRIBE: www.fightdis...
INTERVIEW: Tony Moran, The Homeless World Champ
18 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After turning professional at the age of 28, the path to glory couldn't have been more difficult. Tony Moran is a fighter in & out of the ring. SUBSCR...
EPISODE 13: The bigger they are …
11 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
… the harder they hit! The Heavyweight title is on the line as we head to Brazil for UFC198. It’s the first time the south American country has ...
EPISODE 12: He Who Dares
04 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle f...
INTERVIEW: Anthony Fowler
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from qualifying for the Rio Olympics, Commonwealth Gold medallist, Anthony Fowler popped into FD HQ for a chat with the boys which ended up in t...
EPISODE 11: When the Saint's go marching in
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The man from Saint Helens, Martin Murray joined Adam to discuss his up coming all British world title eliminator with the 'Saint' George Groves. Lea...
EPISODE 10: Ain't nothin but a G thang
20 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
GGG is back in action on the 23rd and if that wasn’t enough its UFC 197 so there’s plenty of bad ass gangsta’s of the fight game for us to discu...
EPISODE 9: No Way, Jose!
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jose Pedraza is the man that stands in the way of Stephen Smith as he bids to become the first scouser to win a world title on foreign soil. As well ...
INTERVIEW: Stephen Smith Fight Week
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know ‘Swifty’ is a maths whiz? Algebra questions are all go as he visited the Fight Disciples studio. He also tells Adam about the time ...
EPISODE 8: Opportunity Knocks
06 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Even when opportunity knocks, a man still has to get up off his seat and open the door. Sky Sports head of boxing Adam Smith and Matchroom founder Ba...
INTERVIEW: Callum Smith
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Mundo time! The youngest of the Smith Brothers talks to the Fight Disciples ahead of his WBC world title eliminator at the Echo Arena, Liverpo...
INTERVIEW: Rocky Fielding
31 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A trip to Thailand realigned his thoughts and now Rocky is bursting to get back into the ring. He talks to the Fight Disciples ahead of his showdown ...
Nick Blackwell Special: Carl Wright Interview
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After bouncing back against all the odds from extensive brain injuries he suffered inside the boxing ring, former British title challenger Carl Wright...
INTERVIEW: Chris Eubank Jr.
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From his hard schooling in Las Vegas to posting social media video’s dropping sparring partners, Chris Eubank Jr. gets boxing fans talking. So, jus...
INTERVIEW: Ross Pearson
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
UFC Fight Night Brisbane winner on who is more popular with fans - himself or his ringcard girl wife, picks out his fave fights after 19 Octagon perfo...
EPISODE 7: Time to get BIZIER
23 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Kell Brook is the Welterweight that nobody wants to fight. So whilst those big names avoid the IBF World Champion he has to deal with mandatory chall...
EPISODE 6: The Lord of the Ring
16 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
He became the first British born trainer to be named the best in the world by the bible of boxing, ‘The Ring Magazine’. Manchester’s Joe Galla...
INTERVIEW: Derry Mathews Post Terry Flanagan
14 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Obviously down but great to hear he’s not out: Derry caught up with Adam post fight to talk future plans. SUBSCRIBE: http://www.fightdisciples.comi...
COMPETITION - 10.3.16
10 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Warren kindly donated boxing gloves signed by the WBO champion Terry Flanagan and his challenger Derry Mathews AND 2x tickets for the world titl...
EPISODE 5: Deep, Down & Dirty
09 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
He’s felt the highs. He’s felt the lows. ‘Dirty’ Derry Mathews has been to the darkest places in boxing but he’s still standing! He belie...
INTERVIEW: Stephen Smith
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Finally … We have a date! It’s been back and forth but April 16th in Connecticut, Stephen Smith, will face Jose Pedraza for the IBF Super Feather...
INTERVIEW: Sam Eggington
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of his welterweight title fight against Bradley Skeete, Sam talks to Adam about his unusual rise to become British champion. iOS/Apple: http://...
EPISODE 4: Red Panty Party
02 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The most exciting fighter on the planet is back in action on March 5th at UFC196, so of course Adam and Nick 'fanboy' over Conor McGregor. Also fresh...
INTERVIEW: Paul Smith Jr
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Middleweight, Sky Sports pundit and all round social media bantersaurus joined Adam for a chat ahead of Frampton v Quigg. iOS/Apple: http://...
INTERVIEW: Dave Coldwell
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Coldwell features in Episode 3 ‘The Bulletproof Monk’ but the full chat was that good we thought we’d upload it all for you. You’ve alre...
EPISODE 3: The Bulletproof Monk
24 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of his world championship unification bout, Scott Quigg talks about his desire to be the best in the world. Driven by the incredible support of...
EPISODE 2: Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea
17 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rising UFC star and new parent Danny ‘Hot Chocolate’ Roberts discusses kicking ass one day then wiping them the next! Boxer Jazza Dickens eats a ...
INTERVIEW: Kevin Mitchell
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Boxer Kevin Mitchell announced his retirement this week. Adam gave him a call to find out the reasons why, to also discuss his beloved ‘Hammers’ ...
EPISODE 1: The Forgotten Heavyweight
10 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
British boxing's former 'great heavyweight hope' David Price unloads on drug cheats, celebrates Tyson Fury, how he nearly quit for the WWE, and why fi...
FIGHT DISCIPLES | Launch : 10.02.16
07 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The world's most entertaining fight sports podcast is coming soon to iTunes. We launch on the 10th February 2016 but in the meantime, Tony Bellew joi...