http://www.thefranchise.ca The Weigh In, broadcasted as a segment from the Franchise MTL on Montreal's sports authority, the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am, brings you the best in Canadian combat sports. No one covers as much Canadian MMA as Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco! The Weigh In, broadcasted as a segment from the Franchise MTL on Montreal's sports authority, the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am, brings you the best in Canadian combat sports. No one covers as much Canadian MMA as Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco! Canadian Combat Sports and MMA, and sprinkle in some of the international scene as well Sports & Recreation en-us 2010. All rights reserved. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:05:57 GMT Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:05:57 GMT Poderator.com thefranchiseradio@yahoo.ca(Gary Whittaker) thefranchiseradio@yahoo.ca(Gary Whittaker) Gary Whittaker thefranchiseradio@yahoo.ca the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco no 1 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin030710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin030710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco look at: * The recent news surrounding Warrior One and Bad Blood scheduled for March 20th in Montreal * The latest announcement from Ringside MMA * Fight Quest 11 that will rock Le Skratch in Laval on March 13th * The surprise signing of a real boxer to the UFC * The results of the WEC 47 card In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco look at: * The recent news surrounding Warrior One and Bad Blood scheduled for March 20th in Montreal * The latest announcement from Ringside MMA * Fight Quest 11 that will rock Le Skratch in Laval on March 13th * The surprise signing of a real boxer to the UFC * The results of the WEC 47 card Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:05:57 GMT WEC 47 reviewed In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco look at: * The recent news surrounding Warrior One and Bad Blood scheduled for March 20th in Montreal * The latest announcement from Ringside MMA * Fight Quest 11 that will rock Le S WEC, UFC, MMA, Boxing, W1, Warrior one, Bad Blood, Denis Kang, Jason MacDonald, Fox Sports, Cruz, Bowles, Torres, UFC 115, Vancouver, LGIO, Fight Quest, Ringside MMA 00:26:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin030710.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022810.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco There was no shortage of MMA involving Canadians this weekend. The Weigh in takes a look at Sarah Kaufman and her quest for gold at Strikeforce, John Makdessi who fought at CFC 4, and of course, lots of coverage of MFL 2 - Battleground There was no shortage of MMA involving Canadians this weekend. The Weigh in takes a look at Sarah Kaufman and her quest for gold at Strikeforce, John Makdessi who fought at CFC 4, and of course, lots of coverage of MFL 2 - Battleground Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:33:19 GMT MFL 2 preview There was no shortage of MMA involving Canadians this weekend. The Weigh in takes a look at Sarah Kaufman and her quest for gold at Strikeforce, John Makdessi who fought at CFC 4, and of course, lots of coverage of MFL 2 - Battleground MFL, MMA, Boxing, Battleground, Loiseau, Murphy, Bosse, Sarah Kaufman, Strikeforce, Challengers 6, Watson, Kong, The Bull, Makdessi 00:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * a full review of UFC 110 - Cain Velasquez vs Noguiera * the latest news from the Quebec MMA scene, including a recent announcement about Ringside MMA. * an interview with MMA Fighter Tom Murphy who will be taking on Bruno "Le Commando" Hosier at MFL 2 Battleground * a full review of UFC 110 - Cain Velasquez vs Noguiera * the latest news from the Quebec MMA scene, including a recent announcement about Ringside MMA. * an interview with MMA Fighter Tom Murphy who will be taking on Bruno "Le Commando" Hosier at MFL 2 Battleground Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:56:10 GMT UFC 110 reviewed * a full review of UFC 110 - Cain Velasquez vs Noguiera * the latest news from the Quebec MMA scene, including a recent announcement about Ringside MMA. * an interview with MMA Fighter Tom Murphy who will be taking on Bruno "Le Commando" Hosie UFC, MMA, Cain Velasquez, Big Nog, Minotoro, Noguiera, MFL, Tom Murphy, Bruno Hosier, Wreck MMA, Nick Denis, XKL, Mark Holst, Boxing 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin021410 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin021410 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, presents the Franchise Weigh in. This week's episode, taken from shows which aired on the Team 990 on February 13th, and 14th includes a preview of UFC 110 News on latest Canadian signed to the 2nd season of Bellator Fighting Championships updates to the latest MFL and Warrior One MMA events coming to Montreal The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, presents the Franchise Weigh in. This week's episode, taken from shows which aired on the Team 990 on February 13th, and 14th includes a preview of UFC 110 News on latest Canadian signed to the 2nd season of Bellator Fighting Championships updates to the latest MFL and Warrior One MMA events coming to Montreal Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:36:39 GMT preview of UFC 110 The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, presents the Franchise Weigh in. This week's episode, taken from shows which aired on the Team 990 on February 13th, and 14th includes a preview of UFC 110 News on latest Canadian signed to UFC 110, MMA, Boxing, Warrior One, W1, MFL, Sean Pierson, Mike Ricci, Bellator, Season 2 00:35:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin021410 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin013110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin013110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, presents the Franchise Weigh in. This week's episode, taken from shows which aired on the Team 990 on January 30th, and 31st, includes * a discussion on all the latest news and notes in the MMA/Boxing world * a review of Ringside Triple Threat * a review of Strikeforce - Miami with Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough from the Ringside Report * an interview with undefeated Canadian female MMA fighter Sarah Kaufman * an interview with Anna Barone who will be fighting Valérie Létourneau at WRECK 2 on April 16th The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, presents the Franchise Weigh in. This week's episode, taken from shows which aired on the Team 990 on January 30th, and 31st, includes * a discussion on all the latest news and notes in the MMA/Boxing world * a review of Ringside Triple Threat * a review of Strikeforce - Miami with Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough from the Ringside Report * an interview with undefeated Canadian female MMA fighter Sarah Kaufman * an interview with Anna Barone who will be fighting Valérie Létourneau at WRECK 2 on April 16th Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:20:48 GMT With Sarah Kaufman The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, presents the Franchise Weigh in. This week's episode, taken from shows which aired on the Team 990 on January 30th, and 31st, includes * a discussion on all the latest news and notes in the M MMA, Boxing, Strikeforce, Miami, UFC, Sarah Kaufman, Anna Barone, Valerie Letourneau, Wreck 2, Triple Threat, Diaz, GSP, St-Pierre, Dana White 01:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin013110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin012410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin012410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In this edition of the Weigh In, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * preview Strikeforce-Miami main card * talk about the retur of Brock Lesnar to the UFC * review the latest Ringside-Triple Threat card changes * discuss UFC vs Boxing this podcast also includes a interview with Mike Ricci on his recent signing with Bellator Fighting Championship In this edition of the Weigh In, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * preview Strikeforce-Miami main card * talk about the retur of Brock Lesnar to the UFC * review the latest Ringside-Triple Threat card changes * discuss UFC vs Boxing this podcast also includes a interview with Mike Ricci on his recent signing with Bellator Fighting Championship Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:39:03 GMT Interview with Mike Ricci - Bellator In this edition of the Weigh In, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * preview Strikeforce-Miami main card * talk about the retur of Brock Lesnar to the UFC * review the latest Ringside-Triple Threat card changes * discuss UFC vs Boxing thi UFC, MMA, Boxing, Mayweather, Pacquiao, Mike Ricci, Bellator, Kheder, Strikeforce, Walker, Diaz, Lesnar, Dana White 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin012410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco This week the content includes * a challenge put out by Gary Whittaker to Mike Ricci who is fighting at Ringside 5 - Triple Threat * the full interview with Guillaume "Il Toro" de Lorenzi on being part of the triple main event at Ringside 5, including what has changed since from Quebec to Montreal, and who has helped him the most in his development. * the full interview with Derek "Sex Machine" Gauthier on living up to being the next GSP, how he got his nickname "Sex Machine" * an interview with Patrick "The Predator" Côté on his fight at UFC 113 in Montreal vs Alan Belcher and why Belcher was the man he wanted all along, his reaction to a nickname of "Fatrick" Côté and why he had gained so much weight, and much more in this candid interview * We also bring you the rest of the latest news surrounded UFC 113 in Montreal, and the recently signed matches for this card This week the content includes * a challenge put out by Gary Whittaker to Mike Ricci who is fighting at Ringside 5 - Triple Threat * the full interview with Guillaume "Il Toro" de Lorenzi on being part of the triple main event at Ringside 5, including what has changed since from Quebec to Montreal, and who has helped him the most in his development. * the full interview with Derek "Sex Machine" Gauthier on living up to being the next GSP, how he got his nickname "Sex Machine" * an interview with Patrick "The Predator" Côté on his fight at UFC 113 in Montreal vs Alan Belcher and why Belcher was the man he wanted all along, his reaction to a nickname of "Fatrick" Côté and why he had gained so much weight, and much more in this candid interview * We also bring you the rest of the latest news surrounded UFC 113 in Montreal, and the recently signed matches for this card Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:40:42 GMT Patrick Cote Interview interviews with Patrick Côte and the latest additions to UFC 113 in Montreal, and interviews with Derek Gauthier and Guillaume de Lorenzi on Ringside MMA Triple Threat Patrick Cote, The Predator, UFC 113, Montreal, Jonathan Goulet, Road Warrior, TJ Grant, Derek Gauthier, Mike Ricci, Firas Zahabi, Guillame de Lorenzi, il Toro, Sex Machine, War Machine, MMA 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011710.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco From portions of the show which aired on The Team 990 on January 9th and 10th, and interviews conducted with Will Romero, Mike Ricci and Alex Caporicci during the weekend. The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, present the MMA Weigh in. This week the content includes * our thoughts on the latest developments in the Mayweather vs Pacquiao boxing match * the rumoured match between Jonathan "Road Warrior" Goulet and Marcus Davis at UFC 113 in Montreal * George "Rush" St-Pierre talking about the pros and cons of trying out for the Canadian Olympic Wrestler team * an interview with Will "Leon Romero on his recent exclusive signing with the Bellator Fighting Championship and their upcoming 8 man featherweight tournament * an interview with Mike Ricci on his upcoming fight against Kurt Southern at Ringside - Triple Threat, his past, and a surprising new challenge takes place! * an interview with Ringside Matchmaker Alex Caporicci, as we brou From portions of the show which aired on The Team 990 on January 9th and 10th, and interviews conducted with Will Romero, Mike Ricci and Alex Caporicci during the weekend. The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, present the MMA Weigh in. This week the content includes * our thoughts on the latest developments in the Mayweather vs Pacquiao boxing match * the rumoured match between Jonathan "Road Warrior" Goulet and Marcus Davis at UFC 113 in Montreal * George "Rush" St-Pierre talking about the pros and cons of trying out for the Canadian Olympic Wrestler team * an interview with Will "Leon Romero on his recent exclusive signing with the Bellator Fighting Championship and their upcoming 8 man featherweight tournament * an interview with Mike Ricci on his upcoming fight against Kurt Southern at Ringside - Triple Threat, his past, and a surprising new challenge takes place! * an interview with Ringside Matchmaker Alex Caporicci, as we brou Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:09:09 GMT GSP talks Canadian Olympic Wrestling team Portions of this episode aired on The Franchise/Team 990 Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdoco. We interview Will Romero on his exclusive contract with Bellator, Mike Ricci on his upcoming fight against Kurt Southern at RINGSIDE: TRIPLE THREAT, Ri GSP, St-Pierre, UFC, Ringside, MMA, Manny Pacquiao, pacman, Mayweather, Will Romero, Bellator, Mike Ricci, Kurt Southern, Jonathan Goulet, Road Warrior, Marcus Davis, UFC 113, Montreal, Boxing, Alex Caporicci 01:41:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin010310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin010310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco weigh in on the bad attitude showed by Shinya Aoki, and talk about the lack of class shown by some MMA fighters in general. We of course break down UFC 108 as we saw it as well. Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco weigh in on the bad attitude showed by Shinya Aoki, and talk about the lack of class shown by some MMA fighters in general. We of course break down UFC 108 as we saw it as well. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:40:12 GMT UFC 108 reviewed Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco weigh in on the bad attitude showed by Shinya Aoki, and talk about the lack of class shown by some MMA fighters in general. We of course break down UFC 108 as we saw it as well. UFC 108, Rashad Evans, Sam Stout, Thiago Silva, MMA, Boxing, Dynamite, Shinya Aoki 00:29:15 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin010310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin122709.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin122709.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco From selected parts of The Franchise radio show which aired on The Team 990 in Montreal, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk about the latest news in the MMA and Boxing world, and preview UFC 108. We also debate the popularity of Boxing vs MMA in Quebec. From selected parts of The Franchise radio show which aired on The Team 990 in Montreal, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk about the latest news in the MMA and Boxing world, and preview UFC 108. We also debate the popularity of Boxing vs MMA in Quebec. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:38:43 GMT UFC 108 previewed From selected parts of The Franchise radio show which aired on The Team 990 in Montreal, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco talk about the latest news in the MMA and Boxing world, and preview UFC 108. We also debate the popularity of Boxing vs MMA in Quebec UFC 108, Rashad Evans, Thiago Silva, MMA, Boxing 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin122709.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin122009.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin122009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Ok, we talked about Fight Quest 10, we talked about Ringside - Triple Threat on January 30th, as well as Ringside's recent signing of Guillaume de Lorenzi. However, we think that the majority of the downloads will be due to the interviews we had this week with Pat Cooligan )approx 17 minute mark) and Nabil Khatib ((approx 33 minute mark). Pat Cooligan wanted to go on the record with his thoughts on what transpired both in the match between his fighter (Mark Holst) and Nabil Khatib. We got in contact with Nabil Khatib to have him weigh in on the fight as well, and to answer the questions that even I had about the fight and what happened post fight as well. Nabil didn't back down from one question, and let us know what his next steps were with the Quebec MMA commission. He also responded surprisingly 9in my opinion) to a challenge from Pat Cooligan's camp. Next step for the Franchise will be to get the commissioner of the RACJ (Quebec's MMA committee) and have them weigh in on the res Ok, we talked about Fight Quest 10, we talked about Ringside - Triple Threat on January 30th, as well as Ringside's recent signing of Guillaume de Lorenzi. However, we think that the majority of the downloads will be due to the interviews we had this week with Pat Cooligan )approx 17 minute mark) and Nabil Khatib ((approx 33 minute mark). Pat Cooligan wanted to go on the record with his thoughts on what transpired both in the match between his fighter (Mark Holst) and Nabil Khatib. We got in contact with Nabil Khatib to have him weigh in on the fight as well, and to answer the questions that even I had about the fight and what happened post fight as well. Nabil didn't back down from one question, and let us know what his next steps were with the Quebec MMA commission. He also responded surprisingly 9in my opinion) to a challenge from Pat Cooligan's camp. Next step for the Franchise will be to get the commissioner of the RACJ (Quebec's MMA committee) and have them weigh in on the res Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:45:39 GMT Holst vs Khatib continues Ok, we talked about Fight Quest 10, we talked about Ringside - Triple Threat on January 30th, as well as Ringside's recent signing of Guillaume de Lorenzi. However, we think that the majority of the downloads will be due to the interviews we had this week Fight for the troops, Mark Holst, MMA, Nabil Khatib, OAMA, Pat Cooligan, Ringside 5, Triple Threat, Wreck MMA 01:01:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin122009.mp3 no http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin121309.mp3 http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin121309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In this episode, we start by talking about Jean Pascal's dramatic victory and title defence against Adrian Diaconu. We also take a quick look at WEC 45 where Canadian Chris Horodecki gets back into action. We move on to previewing next week's Strikeforce main card. We also include Sunday's episode where we were joined by Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough from the Ringside Report to review UFC 107. We close off with my giving my thoughts on Wreck MMA's Fight For The Troops event in Gatineau on Saturday night. In this episode, we start by talking about Jean Pascal's dramatic victory and title defence against Adrian Diaconu. We also take a quick look at WEC 45 where Canadian Chris Horodecki gets back into action. We move on to previewing next week's Strikeforce main card. We also include Sunday's episode where we were joined by Kevin "Big Tuna" McKough from the Ringside Report to review UFC 107. We close off with my giving my thoughts on Wreck MMA's Fight For The Troops event in Gatineau on Saturday night. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:25:28 GMT UFC 107 and Wreck MMA previewed! In this episode, we start by talking about Jean Pascal's dramatic victory and title defence against Adrian Diaconu. We also take a quick look at WEC 45 where Canadian Chris Horodecki gets back into action. We move on to previewing next week's Strikeforce Boxing, MMA, Jean Pascal, Adrian Diaconu, WBO, WBC, UFC 107, BJ Penn, Diego Sanchez, Kenny Florian, Frank Mir, Jon Fitch, Wreck MMA, Sean Pierson, Fabio Holanda, Mark Holst, WEC 45, Chris Horodecki 00:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin121309.mp3 no http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin120609.mp3 http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin120609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise previews UFC 107, reviews the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Finale, and talks about Joachim Alcine winning another boxing title. Also included are interviews with 3 fighters on December 12th's WRECK MMA - Fight For The Troops, Anna Barone, Sean Pierson and Nabil Khatib! The Franchise previews UFC 107, reviews the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Finale, and talks about Joachim Alcine winning another boxing title. Also included are interviews with 3 fighters on December 12th's WRECK MMA - Fight For The Troops, Anna Barone, Sean Pierson and Nabil Khatib! Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:09:39 GMT WRECK MMA! The Franchise previews UFC 107, reviews the Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Finale, and talks about Joachim Alcine winning another boxing title. Also included are interviews with 3 fighters on December 12th's WRECK MMA - Fight For The Troops, Anna Barone, Sean Boxing, MMA, Wreck MMA, UFC 107, TUF, Ultimate Fighter, Kimbo Slice, Roy Nelson, Houston Alexander 00:44:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefrachise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin120609.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112909.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco This week Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco preview UFC's TUF Season 10 Finale show, TFC 9, and card changes to WRECK MMA on Dec 12th. Gary also takes time to pay tribute to Marco Poulin (ultimefanatic.com), who has "retired" from active coverage of MMA. Bute defeds his IBF title against Andrade, and that fight is both previewed and reviewed in this weekend edition of the Weigh In. This week Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco preview UFC's TUF Season 10 Finale show, TFC 9, and card changes to WRECK MMA on Dec 12th. Gary also takes time to pay tribute to Marco Poulin (ultimefanatic.com), who has "retired" from active coverage of MMA. Bute defeds his IBF title against Andrade, and that fight is both previewed and reviewed in this weekend edition of the Weigh In. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:28:07 GMT Bute! Bute! Bute! This week Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco preview UFC's TUF Season 10 Finale show, TFC 9, and card changes to WRECK MMA on Dec 12th. Gary also takes time to pay tribute to Marco Poulin (ultimefanatic.com), who has "retired" from active coverage of MMA. B Boxing, MMA, TUF, UFC, Ultimate Fighter Finale, Kimbo Slice, Houston Alexander, Frankie Edgar, Bute, Andrade, Marco Poulin, ultime fanatic 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112909.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112209.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112209.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise continues with one of Canada's best combat sports podcasts by looking at the Super Six Boxing Tournament, Steve "the Canadian Kid" Molitor's boxing match, review UFC 106, and give you all the latest news and notes in the Boxing and MMA scene! This includes the recent announcement of Jabouin vs Hominick, and the latest on Brock Lesnar's condition.We also include an interview we did with Alex Caporicci, matchmaker for Wreck MMA, as we preview their inaugural "Fight for the Troops" card on December 12th in Gatineau, Quebec. The Franchise continues with one of Canada's best combat sports podcasts by looking at the Super Six Boxing Tournament, Steve "the Canadian Kid" Molitor's boxing match, review UFC 106, and give you all the latest news and notes in the Boxing and MMA scene! This includes the recent announcement of Jabouin vs Hominick, and the latest on Brock Lesnar's condition.We also include an interview we did with Alex Caporicci, matchmaker for Wreck MMA, as we preview their inaugural "Fight for the Troops" card on December 12th in Gatineau, Quebec. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:54:47 GMT Review of UFC 106 and tons of boxing! The Franchise continues with one of Canada's best combat sports podcasts by looking at the Super Six Boxing Tournament, Steve "the Canadian Kid" Molitor's boxing match, review UFC 106, and give you all the latest news and notes in the Boxing and MMA scene boxing, Brock Lesnar, Hominick, Jabouin, Kessler, MMA, Molitor, Super Six Tournament, UFC 106, Ward, WEC 44, Wreck MMA 00:42:30 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112209.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin111509.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin111509.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco break down UFC 105, including the controversial decision (again) in the main event fight between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera. They also preview UFC 106, which is being headlined by Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffen. Quebec's Ringside MMA from Saturday night is reviewed, as well as Gary Whittaker's take on what the Manny Pacquiao wins means for Floyd Mayweather Jr. Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco break down UFC 105, including the controversial decision (again) in the main event fight between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera. They also preview UFC 106, which is being headlined by Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffen. Quebec's Ringside MMA from Saturday night is reviewed, as well as Gary Whittaker's take on what the Manny Pacquiao wins means for Floyd Mayweather Jr. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:20:30 GMT UFC 105 reviewed Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco break down UFC 105, including the controversial decision (again) in the main event fight between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera. They also preview UFC 106, which is being headlined by Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffen. Quebec UFC 105, UFC 106, Ringside, MMA, Boxing, Manny Pacquiao, Cotto, Vera, Couture, Ortiz, Griffen 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin111509.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110809.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110809.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, preview UFC 105, review Strikeforce (Fedors vs Rogers), and interview rising MMA star John "The Bull" Makdessi. We also talk about the surprisingly romantic that happened at Saturday's amateur boxing gala! The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, preview UFC 105, review Strikeforce (Fedors vs Rogers), and interview rising MMA star John "The Bull" Makdessi. We also talk about the surprisingly romantic that happened at Saturday's amateur boxing gala! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:55:02 GMT UFC 105 previewed, Strikeforce reviewed The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, preview UFC 105, review Strikeforce (Fedors vs Rogers), and interview rising MMA star John "The Bull" Makdessi. We also talk about the surprisingly romantic that happened at Saturday's amateur box UFC 105, MMA, Boxing, Strikeforce, Fedor, Rogers, Couture, Vera 00:36:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110809.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110109.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110109.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Gary and Nick talk about the upcoming Ringside 4 - Rivalries that is scheduled for November 14th in Drummondville, Quebec. They also promote the upcoming Amateur Boxing Gala at TriStar Gym on November 7th, and give away 2 tickets to the event! Finally, Strikeforce Fedor vs Rogers is previewed! Gary and Nick talk about the upcoming Ringside 4 - Rivalries that is scheduled for November 14th in Drummondville, Quebec. They also promote the upcoming Amateur Boxing Gala at TriStar Gym on November 7th, and give away 2 tickets to the event! Finally, Strikeforce Fedor vs Rogers is previewed! Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:49:19 GMT Strikeforce previewed Gary and Nick talk about the upcoming Ringside 4 - Rivalries that is scheduled for November 14th in Drummondville, Quebec. They also promote the upcoming Amateur Boxing Gala at TriStar Gym on November 7th, and give away 2 tickets to the event! Finally, St MMA, Strikeforce, UFC 106, Brock Lesnar, Fedor, Brett Rogers, Boxing, Ringside 00:34:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110109.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101809.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101809.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We take a quick look at UFC 104 main event, and break down Saturday night's action at MFL - the Beginning. We take a quick look at UFC 104 main event, and break down Saturday night's action at MFL - the Beginning. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:42:06 GMT UFC 104 preview We take a quick look at UFC 104 main event, and break down Saturday night's action at MFL - the Beginning. UFC 104, MMA, MFL 00:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101809.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101109.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101109.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco It was a busy week for Canadians in MMA, with Yves Jabouin representing Canada in WEC 43 and Warrior 1 - High Voltage taking place in Gatineau Quebec. We also interview Thierry Quenneville and Guillaume de Lorenzi who will be headlining MFL - the Beginning next week in Montreal. It was a busy week for Canadians in MMA, with Yves Jabouin representing Canada in WEC 43 and Warrior 1 - High Voltage taking place in Gatineau Quebec. We also interview Thierry Quenneville and Guillaume de Lorenzi who will be headlining MFL - the Beginning next week in Montreal. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:22:12 GMT Quenneville and de Lorenzi interviewed about MFL It was a busy week for Canadians in MMA, with Yves Jabouin representing Canada in WEC 43 and Warrior 1 - High Voltage taking place in Gatineau Quebec. We also interview Thierry Quenneville and Guillaume de Lorenzi who will be headlining MFL - the Beginnin MFL, the Beginning, MMA, WEC 43, Yves Jabouin, Quenneville, de Lorenzi, Shonie Carter, Newton, Adrian Wooley 00:42:01 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101109.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin100409.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin100409.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco On Saturday, we interviewed a fantastic fighter, funny human being, and SHE wasn't hard on the eyes either! Julie St-Louis was in studio with The Franchise to talk about her boxing career, her ambition to represent Canada in th e Olympics, and what's next for her. After attending Fight Quest 9, Gary Whittaker brings you all the highlights of the event, and talks about next Saturday's W1 - High Voltage. As an add on to the podcast, we include yesterday's interview with Nabil "The Thrill" Khatib on his match up at Warrior One against Chris Vorano. On Saturday, we interviewed a fantastic fighter, funny human being, and SHE wasn't hard on the eyes either! Julie St-Louis was in studio with The Franchise to talk about her boxing career, her ambition to represent Canada in th e Olympics, and what's next for her. After attending Fight Quest 9, Gary Whittaker brings you all the highlights of the event, and talks about next Saturday's W1 - High Voltage. As an add on to the podcast, we include yesterday's interview with Nabil "The Thrill" Khatib on his match up at Warrior One against Chris Vorano. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:50:41 GMT W1, FQ9 and Julie St.Louis On Saturday, we interviewed a fantastic fighter, funny human being, and SHE wasn't hard on the eyes either! Julie St-Louis was in studio with The Franchise to talk about her boxing career, her ambition to represent Canada in th e Olympics, and what's next Boxing, MMA, Warrior One, W1, Shonie Carter, Carlos Newton, Julie St.Louis, 00:35:55 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin100409.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092709.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092709.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco October will be a very busy month in Quebec for MMA, and The Franchise has already started the coverage, beginning with Benoit Lelievre, matchmaker for Fight Quest 9, which will be happening at Le Skratch in Laval on October 9th. Gary Whittaker also interviews Jack Bateman, CEO of W1 MMA about High Voltage on October 10th, and MMA Promoter Dirk Waardenburg on MFL happening in Montreal on October 17th. Jean Pascal retains his WBC Light Heavyweight title, and we give you our thoughts on the boxing card from Friday night. October will be a very busy month in Quebec for MMA, and The Franchise has already started the coverage, beginning with Benoit Lelievre, matchmaker for Fight Quest 9, which will be happening at Le Skratch in Laval on October 9th. Gary Whittaker also interviews Jack Bateman, CEO of W1 MMA about High Voltage on October 10th, and MMA Promoter Dirk Waardenburg on MFL happening in Montreal on October 17th. Jean Pascal retains his WBC Light Heavyweight title, and we give you our thoughts on the boxing card from Friday night. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:26:08 GMT Lots of MMA and Boxing discussion October will be a very busy month in Quebec for MMA, and The Franchise has already started the coverage, beginning with Benoit Lelievre, matchmaker for Fight Quest 9, which will be happening at Le Skratch in Laval on October 9th. Gary Whittaker also inter MMA, Boxing, Jean Pascal, WBC, MFL, Mixed Fight League, Warrior 1, W1, Carlos Newton, Shonie Carter, Hosier Bruno, Fight Quest, Kimbo Slice, Roy Nelson, Hershel Walker 00:52:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092709.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092009.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Ringside III was a great event in Montreal, despite the problems with the officiating. We give you a breakdown while during the preview on Saturday's show, and broke down the results on Sunday. Ringside III was a great event in Montreal, despite the problems with the officiating. We give you a breakdown while during the preview on Saturday's show, and broke down the results on Sunday. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:31:14 GMT Ringside III reviewed Ringside III was a great event in Montreal, despite the problems with the officiating. We give you a breakdown while during the preview on Saturday's show, and broke down the results on Sunday. Ringside III, MMA, Boxing, Mayweather, Marquez, Bosse, Brown, Quenneville, Reed, De Lorenzi, Hawkes, UFC 103 00:19:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092009.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091309.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco This was a packed podcast, as The Franchise had to make up for taking a week off! We cover Ringside III - Battle for the Belt in great detail with matchmaker Alex Caporicci who put the card together. We also go one on one with Quebec MMA sensation Thierry "The Surgeon" Quenneville, as he talks about his co-main event on September 19th against one of the UK's top prospects in Paul Reed. We also include segments that aired on the Team 990, where Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco preview UFC 103, UFC Fight Night and Season 10 of the Ultimate Fighter. Last, but far from least, we introduce a personal favorite MMA industry insider of mine in Marc-Andre Drolet from TopMMANews (among other endeavors). Marc Andre talks to us about TFC 8 and Winnipeg native Lindsey Hawkes who takes on Guillaume de Lorenzi at Ringside III.Gary Whittaker takes a few minutes to go on a rant about the latest news out of Moncton, taking on BOTH sides in the late breaking controversy! This was a packed podcast, as The Franchise had to make up for taking a week off! We cover Ringside III - Battle for the Belt in great detail with matchmaker Alex Caporicci who put the card together. We also go one on one with Quebec MMA sensation Thierry "The Surgeon" Quenneville, as he talks about his co-main event on September 19th against one of the UK's top prospects in Paul Reed. We also include segments that aired on the Team 990, where Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco preview UFC 103, UFC Fight Night and Season 10 of the Ultimate Fighter. Last, but far from least, we introduce a personal favorite MMA industry insider of mine in Marc-Andre Drolet from TopMMANews (among other endeavors). Marc Andre talks to us about TFC 8 and Winnipeg native Lindsey Hawkes who takes on Guillaume de Lorenzi at Ringside III.Gary Whittaker takes a few minutes to go on a rant about the latest news out of Moncton, taking on BOTH sides in the late breaking controversy! Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:10:22 GMT UFC 103, Fight Night, Ringside III interviews and tons more This was a packed podcast, as The Franchise had to make up for taking a week off! We cover Ringside III - Battle for the Belt in great detail with matchmaker Alex Caporicci who put the card together. We also go one on one with Quebec MMA sensation Thierry TFC 8, UFC 103, Fight Night, TUF, Ultimate Fighter, Season 10, Kimbo Slice, Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, Ringside III, Thierry Quenneville, Moncton MMA, Elite 1 00:58:41 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091309.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin083009.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin083009.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We invite Mitch "The Manager" Mayberger to help us break down Saturday night's UFC 102. We invite Mitch "The Manager" Mayberger to help us break down Saturday night's UFC 102. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:53:08 GMT We invite Mitch "The Manager" Mayberger to help us break down Saturday night's UFC 102. UFC 102 previewed UFC 102, MMA, Couture, Noguiera 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin083009.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071909.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We invited Manager Mitch Mayberger to talk about his fighter, Yves Jabouin's recent signing with the WEC. We take a look back again at UFC 100, and discuss the impact of Lesnar's post fight actions. Lastly, we continue to break down all the latest news and notes on the local, and international combat sports scene. We invited Manager Mitch Mayberger to talk about his fighter, Yves Jabouin's recent signing with the WEC. We take a look back again at UFC 100, and discuss the impact of Lesnar's post fight actions. Lastly, we continue to break down all the latest news and notes on the local, and international combat sports scene. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:12:42 GMT We invited Manager Mitch Mayberger to talk about his fighter, Yves Jabouin's recent signing with the WEC. We take a look back again at UFC 100, and discuss the impact of Lesnar's post fight actions. Lastly, we continue to break down all the latest news a WEC big signing, UFC 100, GSP and more! MMA, XMMA, Ringside, Warrior one, Boxing, WEC, UFC, Jabouin, Lesnar, GSP, St-Pierre, Zahabi, TriStar, Never Back Down, elite one, KOTC, 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071909.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin072609.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin072609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We interview 2 fighters, Will "Léon" Romero and John "The Bull" Makdessi for their upcoming fights at the Ringside MMA event scheduled at Club Soda on August 22nd. We also brought back MMA Manager Mitch Mayberger to talk about the recent developments concerning Affliction, and on a local note, the King of the Cage that was scheduled on August 1st in Nova Scotia. We interview 2 fighters, Will "Léon" Romero and John "The Bull" Makdessi for their upcoming fights at the Ringside MMA event scheduled at Club Soda on August 22nd. We also brought back MMA Manager Mitch Mayberger to talk about the recent developments concerning Affliction, and on a local note, the King of the Cage that was scheduled on August 1st in Nova Scotia. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:11:34 GMT We interview 2 fighters, Will "Léon" Romero and John "The Bull" Makdessi for their upcoming fights at the Ringside MMA event scheduled at Club Soda on August 22nd. We also brought back MMA Manager Mitch Mayberger to talk about the recent developments conc Ringside II interviews, Affliction - UFC news Ringside, MMA, UFC, Affliction, TUF, The ultimate fighter, Boxing, Makdessi, romero, White 00:58:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin072609.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin082309.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin082309.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Mitch Mayberger returns bearing the gift of one of Quebec's top MMA prospects in Mike Ricci. However, before Nick salivates all over Ricci, we spend time reviewing Ringside II - Rage Series with Mitch Mayberger. We then spend time talking to Mike Ricci about his upcoming fight at Ringside III, his rising star status, and much more. Gary Whittaker reviews UFC 102 as an add on to the podcast. Mitch Mayberger returns bearing the gift of one of Quebec's top MMA prospects in Mike Ricci. However, before Nick salivates all over Ricci, we spend time reviewing Ringside II - Rage Series with Mitch Mayberger. We then spend time talking to Mike Ricci about his upcoming fight at Ringside III, his rising star status, and much more. Gary Whittaker reviews UFC 102 as an add on to the podcast. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:39:03 GMT Mitch Mayberger returns bearing the gift of one of Quebec's top MMA prospects in Mike Ricci. However, before Nick salivates all over Ricci, we spend time reviewing Ringside II - Rage Series with Mitch Mayberger. We then spend time talking to Mike Ricci ab Ringside II reviewed and UFC 102 previewed UFC 102, Couture, MMA, Ringside, Bosse, Clements, Montreal, 01:07:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin082309.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin081609.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin081609.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco With Ringside II set for next Saturday, August 22nd, The Franchise interviews main event fighter Chris "The Menace" Clements, as well as the man who put it all together, Ringside Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. We also review Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg. With Ringside II set for next Saturday, August 22nd, The Franchise interviews main event fighter Chris "The Menace" Clements, as well as the man who put it all together, Ringside Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. We also review Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:41:45 GMT With Ringside II set for next Saturday, August 22nd, The Franchise interviews main event fighter Chris "The Menace" Clements, as well as the man who put it all together, Ringside Matchmaker Alex Caporicci. We also review Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg. Ringside and Strikeforce Ringside, Chris Clements, Strikeforce, MMA, Carano, Cyborg, Santos 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin081609.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080909.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080909.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco With guest Jeremy Rubin, Nick and Gary review the main card from UFC 101. We also air the interview we did this week with Ringside President Éric Champoux. In the podcast, we include the interview we had with Derek Leblanc, as we previewed AFC 4 in depth. With guest Jeremy Rubin, Nick and Gary review the main card from UFC 101. We also air the interview we did this week with Ringside President Éric Champoux. In the podcast, we include the interview we had with Derek Leblanc, as we previewed AFC 4 in depth. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:27:07 GMT With guest Jeremy Rubin, Nick and Gary review the main card from UFC 101. We also air the interview we did this week with Ringside President Éric Champoux. In the podcast, we include the interview we had with Derek Leblanc, as we previewed AFC 4 in depth. Ringside President Eric Champoux UFC 101, BJ Penn, Kenny Florian, Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffen, Ringside, MMA, Boxing, Eric Champoux, AFC 4, Jason Mackay 01:05:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080909.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080209.mp3 http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080209.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We interview two fighters who will face each other on August 22nd at Ringside II in Sean "Pimp Daddy" Pierson and Jason Rorison. We also interview Yves "Tiger" Jabouin who will be making his WEC debut in September (we apologize for the audio issues that we had during this interview). MMA Manager Mitch Mayberger makes yet another guest appearance, helping us break down UFC 101. We also look at the latest news from the UFC and their contract negotiations. The conversation got a little heated, and it continued out into the parking lot of CJLO. Not too worry though, Gary was too tired from the walk to get physical with Mitch. We interview two fighters who will face each other on August 22nd at Ringside II in Sean "Pimp Daddy" Pierson and Jason Rorison. We also interview Yves "Tiger" Jabouin who will be making his WEC debut in September (we apologize for the audio issues that we had during this interview). MMA Manager Mitch Mayberger makes yet another guest appearance, helping us break down UFC 101. We also look at the latest news from the UFC and their contract negotiations. The conversation got a little heated, and it continued out into the parking lot of CJLO. Not too worry though, Gary was too tired from the walk to get physical with Mitch. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:25:18 GMT We interview two fighters who will face each other on August 22nd at Ringside II in Sean "Pimp Daddy" Pierson and Jason Rorison. We also interview Yves "Tiger" Jabouin who will be making his WEC debut in September (we apologize for the audio issues that w Ringside II fighter interviews MMA, Ringside, UFC 101, BJ Penn, Dana White, Ken Florian, Anderson Silva, Forrest Griffin, Fedor, M1 01:15:00 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080209.mp3 no