MMA: Gross Pointe Blank: Podcast

Episode 69: Interview with Daniel Cormier

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:06:07 EDT

Joining the show is two-time U.S. Olympian Daniel Cormier, who's in charge of Cain Velasquez's wrestling preparation at American Kickboxing Academy.

Episode 68: Interview with Erik Paulson and Javier Mendez

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:22:20 EDT

Interviews with Erik Paulson (co-trainer for Brock Lesnar), Javier Mendez (lead trainer for Cain Velasquez) and a preview of this weekend's UFC 121 with with the Orange County Register's Carlos Arias.

Episode 67: Interview with Jake Shields

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:37:55 EDT

Jake Shields discusses his UFC debut on Oct. 23 versus Martin Kampmann. Also, Josh Gross analyzes Strikeforce: Diaz-Noons 2 and this weekend's UFC 120 card in London, England.

Episode 66: Interview with KJ Noons

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:10:23 EDT

KJ Noons discusses his Strikeforce welterweight title shot Saturday against Nick Diaz. Also, Josh Gross breaks down the rest of the card.

Episode 65: Interview with Miguel Torres and Dr. Margaret Goodman

SI.com - Josh Gross — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:32:33 EDT

Reaction to WEC 51, plus an interview with Miguel Torres, who defeated Charlie Valencia by second-round submission. Also, former Nevada State Athletic Commission medical advisory board chairman Dr. Margaret Goodman speaks about PED use in MMA and how it's handled by the regulatory commissions.

Episode 64: Interview with Cole Miller and Evan Dunham

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:23:56 EDT

An interview Cole Miller, who recently handed Ross Pearson his first UFC loss. Also, a chat with Evan Dunham, who fights Sean Sherk on Saturday at UFC 119.

Episode 63: Interview with Jeff Blatnick

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:31:13 EDT

Jeff Blatnick, early MMA rules-making pioneer, and Shine Fights CEO Devin Price join the show to discuss MMA regulation past, present and future.

Episode 62: Interview with Chris Mannix

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:00:14 EDT

This week's podcast features SI's boxing writer Chris Mannix, who was in Boston for UFC 118 to watch James Toney's foray into MMA.

Episode 61: Interview with Frankie Edgar

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:23:54 EDT

UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar previews his title defense against B.J. Penn, and Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole helps dissect UFC 118.

Episode 60: Interview with Joe Ferraro

SI.com - Josh Gross — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:19:22 EDT

Joe Ferraro from Rogers Sportsnet discusses Ontario moving forward to allow MMA in 2011 (and the general state of MMA in Canada). Also, a preview of this week's WEC and Strikeforce cards.

Episode 59: Interview with Dominick Cruz

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:50:24 EDT

WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz discusses his Aug. 18 title defense against Joseph Benavidez. Also, Robert Sargent of MMARising.com helps preview the deep women's action this week, with Bellator kicking off a 115-pound tourney on Aug. 12 and Strikeforce putting on a four-woman, one-night tourney Friday on Showtime.

Episode 58: Interview with Jon Fitch and TJ De Santis

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:30:23 EDT

Welterweight Jon Fitch discusses his upcoming UFC 117 clash with Thiago Alves. Also, Sherdog.com's TJ De Santis helps break down the weekend's stacked card.

Episode 57: Interview with Mark Munoz

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:00:47 EDT

Josh Gross talks with Mark Munoz, who fights Sunday on the UFC/Versus card against Yushin Okami.

Episode 56: Interview with Jon Jones

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:39:54 EDT

Jon Jones talks about his Aug. 1 fight with Vladimir Matyushenko. Also, Josh Gross discusses the Shields-to-UFC news and preview Friday's Strikeforce 135-pound women's title fight between Sarah Kaufman and Roxanne Modafferi.

Episode 55: Interview with Eddie Goldman

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:47:16 EDT

Veteran MMA journalist Eddie Goldman, a pioneer of early combat sports Internet radio, stops by the show to talk about a variety of topics.

Episode 54: Interview with Frank Shamrock and Randy Couture

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:46:43 EDT

Frank Shamrock and Randy Couture appear as guests. Shamrock discusses his career after announcing his retirement on June 26, while Couture helps preview UFC 116 and talks about his upcoming Aug. 28 fight with James Toney.

Episode 53: Interview with Scott Coker

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:30:37 EDT

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker joins the show. Plus, a preview of Saturday's Fedor Emelianenko-Fabricio Werdum fight.

Episode 52: Interview with Sherdog.com's Jordan Breen

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:03:27 EDT

Jordan Breen from Sherdog.com comes on to help preview the bevy of fights on the immediate horizon.

Episode 51: Interview with Chuck Liddell

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:39:19 EDT

Chuck Liddell stops by to talk about Saturday's showdown with Rich Franklin at UFC 115.

Epiosde 50: Interview with Georges St. Pierre

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 26 May 2010 14:02:54 EDT

Georges St. Pierre on training with Rashad Evans, UFC in Canada and his future plans. Plus, a preview of UFC 114.

Episode 49: Interview with Din Thomas and Tim Sylvia

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 18 May 2010 16:29:49 EDT

Din Thomas discusses his cancelled fight with Ricardo Mayorga; Tim Sylvia on his upcoming match with Mariusz Pudzianowski.

Episode 48: Interview with Josh Koscheck

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:53:02 EDT

Josh Koscheck swings by to recap UFC 113 with Josh. Also, a look ahead to a weekend of Strikeforce action in St. Louis.

Episode 47: Interview with Brazilian journo Marcelo Alonso

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:40:31 EDT

Marcelo Alonso talks Machida-Shogun and Brazilian MMA with Josh. Also, a preview of UFC 113 and listener emails.

Episode 46: Interview with Joe Rogan

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:18:23 EDT

UFC commentator Joe Rogan speaks with Josh. Also, a chat with Leonard Garcia, fresh off Saturday's action-packed WEC 48 victory over Chan Sung Jung.

Episode 45: Interview with Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:09:51 EDT

Josh speaks with new Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal and Urijah Faber, who fights Saturday to regain the WEC featherweight title against champ Jose Aldo. Also, more discussion off the weekend in Nashville and a preview of WEC 48.

Episode 44: Interview with CBS commentator Gus Johnson

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:38:59 EDT

CBS announcer Gus Johnson, who calls the fights Saturday in Nashville, stops by the show. Also, Josh looks back at UFC 112 and a largely disappointing debut for mixed martial arts in the Middle East.

Episode 43: Interview with Thiago Alves and Bjorn Rebney

SI.com - Josh Gross — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:05:16 EDT

Josh speaks with welterweight Thiago Alves following last week's surgery to correct a malformation in his brain. Bellator founder/CEO Bjorn Rebney talks about the start of the promotion's second season, which starts Thursday. Also, a preview of this weekend's UFC 112.

Episode 42: Interview with Greg Jackson

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:26:59 EDT

Josh chats with Greg Jackson, trainer for Georges St. Pierre. Also, discussion off UFC 111 and a preview of Wednesday's Fight Night card.

Episode 41: Interview with Dave Vahey

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:05:44 EDT

Josh sits down with Dave Vahey, who produced a documentary called "Fighting Politics" that explores the dynamics of the UFC's contractual cutting of veteran fighter Matt Lindland. Also, analysis of the weekend's results and a preview of UFC 111.

Episode 40: Interview with Dan Hardy

SI.com - Josh Gross — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:34 EDT

Dan Hardy joins the show to talk about his upcoming fight against UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre, plus more on the UFC's Versus debut and Dream's next event.