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Episode 583 - May 14, 2024 - Derrick Lewis Does Derrick Lewis Things

·1 hr 29 min·5 clips
Derrick Lewis escapes mount and lands a massive overhand right to knock out Rodrigo Nascimento in the third round.
The episode opens with the hosts discussing various 'national days' before diving into the UFC St. Louis event recap. They analyze the main event where Derrick Lewis defeated Rodrigo Nascimento via third-round knockout, noting Lewis's ability to escape dangerous positions. The co-main event saw Joaquin Buckley win a decision in his hometown. Other card results are briefly covered, including Carlos Diego Ferreira's upset win and Chase Hooper's submission victory. The conversation shifts to upcoming UFC events, specifically the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight at UFC 303, noting the record gate. Significant time is spent on boxing and crossover events: the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight moving to Netflix in July, and the historic undisputed heavyweight championship between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. MMA news includes the return of Dooho Choi, the Diaz vs. Masvidal boxing match moving dates, and BKFC's pursuit of Mike Perry opponents. A major segment is dedicated to the upcoming A24 film 'The Smashing Machine,' an adaptation of the Mark Kerr documentary, with speculation on casting including Dwayne Johnson. The hosts make fight picks for the upcoming Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy card. The episode concludes with a 'top five favorite boxers' segment, covering real fighters like Muhammad Ali and Terence Crawford, and fictional ones like Rocky Balboa and Ippo Makunouchi.

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A loose MMA conversation finds its footing in the history and documentary pull of The Smashing Machine.

It's MMA Zing Radio takes a loose Monday recording and turns it into a smart side route through MMA's bond with documentaries, adaptation, and memory. Dr.

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Why you'd press play

Press play for Mark Kerr, Mark Coleman, and the surprisingly urgent quest to find The Smashing Machine on DVD.

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