Fight Disciples Podcast

EPISODE 69: The King of The Ring

25 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year for 2016 returns to our UK screens in the early hours of Sunday morning this weekend in a fight that could prope...

EPISODE 68: Game Changer

19 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's the story that wouldn't go away. This is more than just a PR stunt, this has real legs. Are we about to see the first ever Billion dollar fight...

Radio City Talk – Tuesday 17th January 2017

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Liverpool boxing scene talking to a plethora of established and rising talent from the city. This week features ...

EPISODE 67: THE HYPE IS REAL

18 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We hate to tell you "we told you so ..." but, well, actually, that's a lie! We LOVE to tell you "we told you so!" Gervonta Davis is the real deal an...

EPISODE 66: BJ'S LAST BLOW OUT

12 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us he is the reason we began to watch MMA and the UFC in particular. One of only three, two weight world champions in the organisation, B...

Radio City Talk - Tuesday 10th Jan 2017

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The first of our brand new radio show on Merseyside's Radio City Talk. Every Tuesday the lads delve into the Liverpool boxing scene talking to a plet...

EPISODE 65: An Englishman in New York

11 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The first British Olympic gold medallist to become a world champion. Whatever you think of James Degale he is creating his own piece of history every...

EPISODE 64: A STAR IS BORN

05 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

To be classed as a star, we have to fall in love with you. You have to hit us in the heart. Dont get me wrong, you have to bring it in combat but yo...

EPISODE 63: BONKERS

04 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Eubank Jr. is a phenomenal talent but his career choices leave a lot to be desired. Training for a belt nobody cares about on a channel nobody ...

EPISODE 62: MANY HAPPY RETURNS

22 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the year and the seasonal greetings will be flying around but there's one so apt for UFC207. Many Happy Returns! Can Ronda Rousey re...

EPISODE 61: WISH LIST

21 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Have you written your list to Santa? We have and there's some fights we wouldn't mind seeing in 2017 but before that we need to review an epic 2016. ...

PREVIEW: FINAL 1

16 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Executioner' is calling it a day so we're celebrating his amazing career. Get ready for the list of names that he has kept company with in the r...

EPISODE 60: It takes 2 to tango

15 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The most underwhelming card on paper certainly over delivered in Toronto as Choi and Swanson put on a toe to toe tango. The Canadian fans witnessed t...

EPISODE 59: Exceeding Expectation

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There isn't a fan on the planet that really expected the toe to toe fight of the year contender that we all witnessed in Manchester on Saturday. Dil v...

INTERVIEW: Hughie Fury

13 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

After an action packed weekend of Heavyweight boxing I caught up with a young man that is heavily affected by certain results. What path will he take...

PREVIEW: Box Office

09 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it a Box Office fight? Probably not but he is a box office fighter! Anthony Joshua rolls into Manchester to demolish Eric Molina and set up his K...

EPISODE 58: 10 ON THE SPIN

08 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The UFC rolls into Toronto this weekend with all eyes on the Featherweight headliner and many questions have risen! Will Pettis claim his second UFC ...

INTERVIEW: Scott Quigg

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is a new, more relaxed version of Scott Quigg. We've spoken to him many times and this is the most chilled we've ever heard from the former Supe...

INTERVIEW: Hosea Burton

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hosea Burton has two contrasting personalities. In the ring he is a man that wont let you off the hook if he smells blood. Outside of the ring he's ...

EPISODE 57: HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

07 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fair play to Billy Joe Saunders. He was the first to admit he stunk the place out when he made his first title defence of his WBO Middleweight crown ...

PREVIEW: TIME TO GET BUSY

02 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

December 2015 was the last time we saw Billy Joe Saunders in action. He's becoming the forgotten man of British boxing yet he holds the WBO Middlewei...

EPISODE 56: 2 BECOME 1

01 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There's no way on earth that Conor McGregor 'relinquished' his featherweight crown to help the UFC add a title fight to their UFC 206 card in Toronto!...

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...