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Benavidez-Figueiredo Preview, Thoughts on MMA’s Long-Term Health, and more from 2020-02-27T22:45:20
On the final episode of Gross Point Blank, Josh talks about the long-term health of the sport of mixed martial arts being grounded in the concept of becoming the best in the world and being tested ...
ListenBreaking Down Josh Fabia Interview, Wilder-Fury 2, and more from 2020-02-20T22:35:20
Josh talks about his interview with Diego Sanchez’s lone cornerman and trainer, Josh Fabia, that went up on The Athletic this week, and gives his thoughts on Diego’s decision to leave the friendly ...
ListenUFC 247 and the Carousel of Judging Nonsense from 2020-02-13T22:00:08
Josh recaps a memorable UFC 247 and talks about Jon Jones’s razor thin victory over Dominick Reyes, which Josh scored 48-27 in Reyes’s favor, whether there should be an immediate rematch or not, Jo...
ListenUFC 247: Dominick Reyes Has the Demeanor to Beat Jon Jones, But Will He? from 2020-02-06T22:00:01
Josh previews the UFC 247 main event, Jon Jones vs. Dominick Reyes for the Light Heavyweight title, and takes a look at Jon Jones’s unparalleled career, the criticism he faced for his last two perf...
ListenLooking Back at the First Month of MMA in 2020 from 2020-01-31T08:05:11
Josh takes a look back at an impactful first month of the new year in the world of mixed martial arts during the last eventless weekend for quite some time and gives his thoughts on Conor McGregor’...
ListenJulia Budd and Raymond Daniels at Bellator 238 Media Day and Previewing Weekend Fight Cards from 2020-01-24T08:05:02
Josh talks with Raymond Daniels about getting moved onto the main card of Bellator 238, his more-than-a-decade break between MMA fights, his highlight reel 720 right hook KO of Wilker Barros, wanti...
ListenMcGregor vs. Cowboy Preview, Analyzing Media Coverage of Conor, and more from 2020-01-16T21:20:24
Josh gives his thoughts on the media environment surrounding Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon, specifically the sexual assault allegations he’s facing back home in Ireland. Plus, Josh breaks ...
Listen20 Thoughts Leading Into 2020 from 2020-01-09T19:30:05
Josh kicks off the year with his list of 20 thoughts, ideas, and predictions for 2020 in the world of mixed martial arts. Can Conor McGregor rebound? Which fights should happen, but won’t? Is AJ Mc...
ListenAJ McKee and TJ Thompson, Bellator 235 and 236 Previews, and UFC 245 Recap from 2019-12-19T08:05:14
First, Josh is joined by AJ McKee to discuss his Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinal bout against Derek Campos, going through a relaxing fight week in Hawaii, fighting on the same ...
ListenTalking with Rampage Jackson and a UFC 245 Preview from 2019-12-12T08:05:10
Josh sits down with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at the Ultimate Training Center in Huntington Beach to discuss his December 28 clash with Fedor Emelianenko, how it feels to be returning to Japan, and...
ListenPFL’s Kayla Harrison Joins the Show and Previewing a Jam-Packed December MMA Schedule from 2019-12-05T12:00:09
Kayla Harrison joins the show and discusses her upcoming PFL Lightweight championship fight against Larissa Pacheco with $1 million on the line, getting more and more comfortable in her evolution f...
ListenThe 2010s: Assessing the Third Decade of Mixed Martial Arts from 2019-11-29T11:00:04
Josh takes a look back at the third decade of modern mixed martial arts and explores how this past ten years stacks up against the previous twenty, including the most significant events, fights, an...
ListenDominick Reyes Knows He’ll Beat Jon Jones from 2019-11-26T12:00:15
Dominick Reyes joins the show and talks about his UFC 247 headlining fight against Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight title, being the best version of himself on fight night, this being the pl...
ListenKing Mo Lawal Joins the Show and Assessing Ben Askren’s Career from 2019-11-21T22:00:28
King Mo Lawal joins the show and talks about his life after fighting, having the chance to live the American dream throughout his career, getting a chance to explore many cultures, including meetin...
ListenUrijah Faber and Patrick Mix Join the Show, and UFC Sao Paulo: Błachowicz vs. Jacare Preview from 2019-11-15T12:00:05
Josh is joined by “The California Kid” Urijah Faber to discuss how challenging it was to resume his MMA career after he stepped away in 2016, his storybook return to the Octagon against Ricky Simon...
ListenAt Home with Randy Couture, UFC 244 Recap, BMF Tournament, and more from 2019-11-07T21:00:06
Josh sits down with UFC Hall of Famer, Randy “The Natural” Couture exactly two weeks after he suffered a heart attack to discuss how he’s feeling now, thoughts on the BMF title fight between Jorge ...
ListenOG BMF Tank Abbott Joins the Show, UFC 244 Breakdown, and USADA Anti-Doping Policy Changes from 2019-10-31T20:50:22
Josh is joined by MMA legend and original BMF, Tank Abbott, to discuss the idea of a BMF title, whether Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal would fit into the old school tournament-style events or not, di...
ListenGross Point Blank Trailer from 2019-10-25T05:31:53
Gross Point Blank with The Athletic's Josh Gross is coming your way every Thursday, starting October 31st! For more Josh Gross and 40% off your annual Athletic subscription, visit theathletic.com/j...
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