Fight Disciples Podcast

426: THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CRAZY

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michel Pereira delivered his best performance to date in the UFC as he balanced his crazy antics with some stellar MMA to snatch the headlines away fr...

425: HEADING FOR THE EXIT

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a horrible year for Jamel Herring.He contracted COVID, which has seen his scheduled fight with Jonathan Oquendo fall through twice, and when...

424: ONE LAST DANCE?

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Georges St Pierre's legacy is assured but would the ultra competitive Canadian be able to turn down the lure of another weight category and the prospe...

423: THEY NEED IT. WE NEED IT.

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boxing is slowly getting back to delivering the fights we all expect but we're not completely there yet.We had a week of mixed action with the best fi...

422: MOVING ON UP

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest story in the mixed martial arts this week was that Jon Jones has relinquished the Light Heavyweight title and announced that he will be mo...

421: RUSSIAN ROULETTE

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a finale to 'Fight Camp'Dillian Whyte looked comfortable in his fight with Alexander Povetkin before the Russian detonated a signal shot that rev...

420: AN EYE FOR AN EYE

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is no debate, Stipe Miocic is the best UFC Heavyweight of all time.  A heavyweight trilogy littered with eye pokes concluded at UFC252 with the...

419: BY HOOK OR BY CROOK

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a real acid test for British boxing.  Are the fans ready for a PPV?  Is the one we are being asked to pay for good enough for us to par...

418: THE TRILOGY

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The greatest Heavyweight in UFC history will be decided in Las Vegas this weekend at UFC 252.Will Daniel Cormier go out in style or will he be forever...

417: IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE GIRL

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The time to stop patronising female boxers is right now.We all want the sport to grow further and parity is paramount to that.  We discuss the need t...

416: DISASTER PARTY ft. Dan Hardy

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wow. After a dozen fights fell off the UFC's return to the Apex on Saturday night it's remarkable we even had a fight card to get stuck into, but Dere...

415: THRILLING ft. Jordan Gill

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So, Eddie's Garden is a real thing and what a way to kick things off, an all out boxing assault, a couple of highlight reel KO's and an absolute domes...

414: VIOLENT CHESS

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fight Island has absolutely lived up to all expectations over the past fortnight, at the final main event was truly a spellbinding violent chess match...

412: LORD OF THE FLIES

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Fight Island finale see's Darren Till take on Robert Whittaker for what surely is an eliminator for the number one contender spot in the UFC Middl...

411: THE PRICE IS RIGHT

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of fighters right now putting their hand up to fight Canelo but how many do you give a realistic chance of beating the Mexican?If wha...

410: STOMP STOMP SNOOZEMAN

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fight Island started with UFC251 which brought up some huge topics for debate.Did Kamaru Usman miss the opportunity to become a PPV star?  Was Max Ho...

409: 118 DAYS LATER...

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 118 days without it, Boxing returned to British soil.Brad Foster won the Lonsdale belt out right in a highly competitive, thoroughly entertainin...

408: BMFight Island

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge Masvidal is living up to that BMF title.On 6 days notice, in the middle of a pandemic, he's flying half way around the world to fight one of the...

407: STAY READY

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After chasing Canelo for the best part of three years, Billy Joe Saunders has now ruled himself out of being a potential opponent for the Mexican in S...

406: DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

IF you were in any doubt that Dustin Poirier had nothing left to give following his title defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov then think again.  The 'Diamo...

405: STOP WORKING WITH CHEATS

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are we happy with drug cheats being allowed to make a living in our sport?Boxing has an opportunity now to make a stand and if it doesn't do it now it...

404: KNOCK ME DOWN WITH A FEATHER

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's always very satisfying when a fight you pick as a potential for fight of the year lives up to and then exceeds your expectations.Featherweight's,...

403: MISMATCH

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The most active champion of 2019 was back in action this weekend in what can only be described as a ridiculous mismatch.We know we are living in unpre...

402: ENTER THE DRAGON

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

THe 25ft octagon is providing some real entertainment at the Apex.We discuss the week's action and preview the upcoming week of fights including Blayd...

401: IF'S AND BUT'S

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boxing returned this week with two shows from Top Rank behind closed doors at the MGM in Las Vegas.We discuss the fights from the week and those upcom...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): TERENCE CRAWFORD

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The WBO Welterweight champion of the world very rarely gives interviews unless it's fight week, so it is an absolute pleasure to welcome him back to t...

400: BANTAM BANGERS

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UFC250 delivered big time.Every Bantamweight tried to steal the show and Amanda Nunes demonstrated how far ahead of her competitors she really is.We d...

399: THE BUBBLE

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boxing is back.Shakur Stevenson returns to the ring this week in Las Vegas.  Top Rank have rented out a whole floor at the MGM and will hold 2 to 3 b...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): DANIEL DUBOIS

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dubois vs Joyce is sadly on hold for the moment so Adam caught up with triple D straight after a recent training session at the peacock gym.Home worko...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): ROBBIE DAVIES JR.

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot is going on in Robbie Davies Jr's world even though his day job is currently on hold.Adam caught up with him to talk about being an expectant Da...

MANCHESTER'S GREATEST NIGHT | 15 YEARS ON

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Hatton became the new IBF Light Welterweight champion of the world on June 4th 2005 when he defeated the pound for pound legend, Kostya Tszyu.We...

FAVOURITE FIVE ... IN FIGHT COMEBACKS!

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing better in sport than a comeback.The team that are 3 nil down at half time that comes back to win.  The Tennis player facing match poi...

398: BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a new contender at Welterweight.Gilbert Burns stepped up to take out Tyron Woodley with a dominant performance at the weekend and cement his n...

397: WHAT WAS THE POINT?

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have seen plenty on mainstream media talking up a potential fight between Dillian Whyte and UFC Heavyweight Francis Ngannou.  Matchroom ...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): CALLUM SMITH

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

12 months ago Callum Smith was making his first defence of his Super Middleweight world title against Hassan N'Dam in New York on the AJ vs Ruiz under...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): JOE JOYCE

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Joyce was due to fight Daniel Dubois but then COVID-19 hit.Adam caught up with him to talk through his preparation in Las Vegas for that fight, sp...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): CECILIA BRAEKHUS

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What an honour this is.Cecilia Braekhus, the undefeated, the undisputed welterweight champion of the world and the first woman to hold all four major ...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): CHARLIE EDWARDS

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The former WBC Flyweight world champion has a new promoter.Charlie Edwards has teamed up with Frank Warren for the next stages of his career as he see...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): DEVIN HANEY

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The WBC Lightweight world champion joined Nick this week for a catchup.Amongst things discussed, training with Floyd Mayweather, the hunt to unify the...

396: LOOKING FOR A GOAT

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've more action to preview this weekend as the UFC (hopefully) heads back to Las Vegas and the Apex.Tyron Woodley fights Gilbert Burns and there's a...

395: DOWN UNDER

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Things are starting to move a little this week in Boxing.  Nevada state athletic commission are meeting to hopefully give the green light to the retu...

INTERVIEW (UFC): LEON EDWARDS

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Leon Edwards has teamed up with Jimi Manuwa and Darren Till to bring a new initiative to tackle knife crime.Here, he catches up with Nick to talk thro...

FAVOURITE FIVE ... WELTERWEIGHTS.

20 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our new series concentrates on our favourites.  Not necessarily the best but the ones that have made that emotional connection with us the most.The f...

INTERVIEW (UFC): FRANCIS NGANNOU

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After his recent devastating victory over Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Francis Ngannou joined Adam on the phone for a catch up.They discussed the rise of Af...

INTERVIEW (BOXING): TEOFIMO LOPEZ

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The IBF Lightweight champion caught up with Adam over Skype.They discussed his recent move to Arkansas from New York due to the Coronavirus, plans to ...

394: RESPECT

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

MMA epitomised in one fight.2 giant Heavyweights, knocking seven bells out of each other, and when it's all over, a phenomenal display of love and res...

393: "I BEAT HIM IN EDDIE HEARN'S BACK YARD"

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're living in a time where we need innovators.  People who can come up with solutions to a never ending list of problems.  The idea of Eddie Hearn...

392: ONE FOR THE HIGHLIGHT REEL

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We knew it was going to be good!UFC 249 lived up tot he hype with a main event that delivered in buckets.  Justin Gaethje put on a masterclass to def...

391: BACK TO THE OLD SKOOL

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can tell there's not much going on in the world of boxing when the biggest story of the week is of two former Heavyweight champions, now in their ...

390: LIGHTS, CAMERA AND FINALLY ... SOME ACTION!

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are back in business!It feel's like such a long time since we have been in fight week but UFC249 is here and there's a stacked card to get stuck in...

389: STEP ASIDE

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The British Boxing Board of Control have set their conditions for the return of the sweet science.In a time when many sporting governing bodies are di...

388: JACKED FOR JACKSONVILLE

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jacksonville Florida is the destination for UFC249.Dana White has announced one of the most competitive stacked cards of recent times to get the MMA c...

387: A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Boxing returned at the weekend with two cards in two locations.South Korea gave us an insight into what fights may look like closer to home in the not...

386: CHAMP SHIT ONLY!

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Ferguson is a different breed.Putting himself through the weight cutting process for a fight that was cancelled shows the mentality of the man.We...

385: MAY DAY

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Noise is gathering in the states that we will see live boxing by the end of May.Certain state athletic commissions are holding conversations with majo...

FIGHT DISCIPLES FACETIME: DARREN TILL

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Till is having a right time on social media during lock down so we thought we'd give him a bel to add a little light relief to our day.On the a...

384: STAND DOWN!

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The saga is finally over (for now)UFC 249 is no longer happening after more twists and turns than a high speed car chase.  Dana insists fight island ...

383: COBRA VS CALZAGHE: THE COMEBACK!

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's nothing else to talk about so thank the lord for Carl Froch.Last week, The Cobra, said he would come out of retirement for a fight with Joe Ca...

382: THE SHOW GOES ON!

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The full card for UFC249 has been announced.Tony Ferguson will now face Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title and there will be a host of s...

381: SOCIAL DISTANCE

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social Media can be fantastic for a fighter to build their profile.  It's there to engage with fans, to build an audience which can be translated lat...

380: THE DEVIL MAKES WORK FOR IDLE HANDS

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Coronavirus shutting down the world we resort to bringing you our weekly MMA show from two separate locations because we are taking very seriousl...

379: NO LAUGHING MATTER

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Coronavirus shutting down the world we resort to bringing you our weekly boxing show from two separate locations because we are taking very serio...

378: JUST BECAUSE YOU COULD, DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD!

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cage Warriors went ahead on Friday night.  How do you feel about it?We discuss the event from two different angles and the prospect of Khabib vs Tony...

377: SHUT DOWN

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Coronavirus shutting down the world we resort to bringing you our weekly boxing show from two separate locations because we are taking very serio...

INTERVIEW: CONOR MCGREGOR

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To celebrate St Patrick's day we are revisiting a conversation from earlier in the year with Ireland's most successful mixed martial artist, The Norto...

376: NO MAS (GATHERINGS)

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Football, basketball and baseball have all fallen to the Coronavirus but not the Ultimate Fighting Championship.The show must go on, even if fans can ...

375: SHUT DOWN

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The global coronavirus pandemic has shut down boxing.The impact of the virus has been astronomical across the world and sport is not immune.  With se...

INTERVIEW: Molly McCann

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

UFC London Countdown: Molly McCannThe lads continue their countdown towards UFC London on March 21st with an in depth chat with the first lady of UK M...

374: INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a way to celebrate female fighters buy putting on the best fight of all time!The best the flyweight division has to offer, leathered seven bells ...

373: BEAM ME UP, SCOTTY!

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Time waits for no man.Congratulations Jono Carroll on a truly magnificent performance in Manchester on Saturday night but Scott Quigg was well passed ...

372: FLY AWAY

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Surely that's it!With the Flyweight title remaining vacant due to a fighter missing weight surely that is it for the division?  Joey Benevidez couldn...

371: SWEET LIKE CHOCOLATE

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Class is permanent, form is temporary.The former pound for pound number one reminded the world of just how good he still is by destroying Britain's lo...

370: BY HOOK OR BY CROOK

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a main event in Aukland.  Two warriors absolutely putting it all on the line for our entertainment and another razor tight decision.Dan Hooker g...

369: LONG LIVE THE KING

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

He told us all week that he was going for the stoppage.Fortune teller Fury took the fight to the hardest hitting Heavyweight on the planet and destroy...

WILDER VS FURY - DAILY DIARY - Sunday

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of one of the greatest performances by a British athlete overseas, the Gypsy King is back on top of the boxing world.Tyson Fury’s s...

WILDER VS FURY - DAILY DIARY - Thursday

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From winning at the blackjack table, to selling our souls to Mexican promoters and insights into Saturday night ringwalks. The lads are on the ale and...

WILDER VS FURY - DAILY DIARY - Wednesday

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Las Vegas, we bring you up to date with what's been happening across the pond in the build up to Wilder vs Fury, brought to you by JD.FIGHT ...

368: Dirty Sanchez

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After one incredibly explosive finish and one highly controversial, the lads pick the bones out of the Rio Rancho cars before heading Down Under to pr...

367: The Super Bowl of Boxing

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from touching down in Las Vegas, the lads look back on Ryan Garcia’s sweet left hook and Neil Marsh’s standup routine before looking ahead t...

INTERVIEW: Paul Kelly

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The former UFC welterweight is returning to the cage next month with Probellum and takes time out from his camp to look back over the last six years o...

WILDER V FURY FIGHT WEEK WITH JD SPORTS | INTERVIEW: TYSON FURY

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We recently sat down with the Gypsy King ahead of the most anticipated Heavyweight title rematch in recent memory.It's number one verses number two to...

FULL REPTILE RADIO – 13.02.20

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Full Reptile Radio, Dan Owen & The Raptors look back at last weekends UFC event & share many funny stories along the way.FIGHT DISC...

INTERVIEW: Ben Cartlidge

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Veteran MMA judge Ben Cartlidge has scored almost 2,000 bouts during his 10 year career at cageside and he reveals his take on the much-discussed Jone...

UFC London Countdown: Marc Diakiese

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our countdown to UFC London, lightweight reborn Marc Diakiese joins us from his training camp in Holland and reveals how he's bouncing back...

366: WHAT’S THE SCORE?

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the aftermath of his 14th straight UFC light heavyweight title defence, Jon Jones’ status as MMA’s GOAT is more in the spotlight than ever. Mor...

365: BUBBLING BROOK

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kell Brook is back as guest host of this week’s boxing show following his 7th round KO of Mark DeLuca. The lads also hail the performances of Terri ...

Interview: Darren Till

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Gorilla takes time out from his latest camp to reveal why his fight with Jared Cannonier hangs in the balance, he also brushes off the impact of h...

364: TIME TO GET HEAVY

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many he is the greatest of all time and this weekend Jon Jones needs to show it.  Can he roll back the years to remind everyone just how great he...

363: BAZOOKA THAT DELUCA

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's all eyes on Sheffield this weekend for return of Kell Brook.Can the former Welterweight world champion gain some momentum to propel him towards a...

UFC London Countdown: Tom Aspinall Interview

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of UFC London on March 21st, the FD boys are delivering interviews with an array of the main protagonists, including heavyweight debutant Tom As...

UFC London Countdown: Mike Grundy Interview

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the UFC's return to London on March 21st, we are launching a series of interviews with all the main protagonists on the card, starting today ...

362: FOURSOME

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cris Cyborg became the first fighter to win world titles in four different promotions at the weekend but if you're in the UK you probably missed it. ...

361: TALKING JAPANESE

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The conversation continues to who Canelo Alvarez should fight next.  For us, there are only three legit opponents, but this week a front runner from ...

FULL REPTILE RADIO - 25.01.20

25 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Full Reptile Radio Podcast Dan, Owen & the Raptors talk about UFC 246, Conor McGregor & visiting Area 51.FIGHT DISCIPLES IS A M...

360: FAKE NEWS

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After a week covering the UFC in Las Vegas, we return to catch up on all the latest boxing news.The 154 pound division continues to be a hot potato be...

359: MAC-NIFICENT

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the biggest of nights, under the brightest of lights, We've seen Conor McGregor shine.  After a 15 month lay off he was back to his majestic best,...

UFC246 LAS VEGAS DIARIES WITH JD SPORTS - EP 3

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've teamed up with JD Sports to bring you our Las Vegas diaries from UFC 246 fight week, Conor vs Cowboy.In each episode we take you behind the scen...

UFC246 LAS VEGAS DIARIES WITH JD SPORTS - EP 2

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've teamed up with JD Sports to bring you our Las Vegas diaries from UFC 246 fight week, Conor vs Cowboy. The lads relive the previous night's esca...

UFC246 LAS VEGAS DIARIES WITH JD SPORTS - EP1

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've teamed up with JD Sports to bring you our Las Vegas diaries from UFC 246 fight week, Conor vs Cowboy.In each episode we take you behind the scen...

358: PROPER PRESSURE

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the biggest of nights, under the brightest of lights, We've seen Conor McGregor shine.  He's announced that Saturday is the beginning of his seaso...