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 2011. All rights reserved. Sun, 08 May 2011 17:28:00 GMT Sun, 08 May 2011 17:28:00 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/mmaweighin050811.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050811.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Important results from WRECK MMA Unstoppable More information from UFC 129 and the Fan Expo Review the Manny Paquiao vs Shane Mosley boxing match Important results from WRECK MMA Unstoppable More information from UFC 129 and the Fan Expo Review the Manny Paquiao vs Shane Mosley boxing match Sun, 08 May 2011 17:28:00 GMT Pacman cometh Important results from WRECK MMA Unstoppable More information from UFC 129 and the Fan Expo Review the Manny Paquiao vs Shane Mosley boxing match MMA, Boxing, Wreck, Manny Pacquiao, Shane Mosley 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050811.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin042411.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin042411.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We preview what you can expect from The Franchise during UFC 129 week, as Gary Whittaker will be in Toronto throughout the week. * Interview with Mitch Mayberger of FightHouse Management, on what goes on in the life of a fighter behind the scenes * Give you the latest on Quebec's newest MMA Promotion, Challenge MMA, headed by Gary Chartrand * We preview what you can expect from The Franchise during UFC 129 week, as Gary Whittaker will be in Toronto throughout the week. * Interview with Mitch Mayberger of FightHouse Management, on what goes on in the life of a fighter behind the scenes * Give you the latest on Quebec's newest MMA Promotion, Challenge MMA, headed by Gary Chartrand Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:03:39 GMT UFC 129 previewed * We preview what you can expect from The Franchise during UFC 129 week, as Gary Whittaker will be in Toronto throughout the week. * Interview with Mitch Mayberger of FightHouse Management, on what goes on in the life of a fighter behind the scene UFC 129, MMA, Challenge MMA, Gary Chartrand 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin042411.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041711.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041711.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Week 3 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco, talk about what we have learned, and the video that was taped at the start of the challenge. * Look at the latest news on a Bantamweight Title at Ringside 11. Information Courtesy of TOP MMA NEWS * We discuss what we found out from Tom Wright, UFC's Director of Canadian Operations * Click here to download the full interview with Tom Wright * Week 3 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco, talk about what we have learned, and the video that was taped at the start of the challenge. * Look at the latest news on a Bantamweight Title at Ringside 11. Information Courtesy of TOP MMA NEWS * We discuss what we found out from Tom Wright, UFC's Director of Canadian Operations * Click here to download the full interview with Tom Wright Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:49:54 GMT UFC 129 reviewed * Week 3 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco, talk about what we have learned, and the video that was taped at the start of the challenge. * Look at the latest news on a Bantamweight Title at Ringside 11. Tom Wright, UFC 129 00:24:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041711.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Week 2 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco, talk about what we have learned, and the video that was taped at the start of the challenge. * Review Friday nights boxing matches at the Bell Centre involving David Lemieux and Adonis "Superman" Stevenson * We review Ringside 10 - Cote vs Starnes, as well as Strikeforce Diaz vs Daley * Week 2 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco, talk about what we have learned, and the video that was taped at the start of the challenge. * Review Friday nights boxing matches at the Bell Centre involving David Lemieux and Adonis "Superman" Stevenson * We review Ringside 10 - Cote vs Starnes, as well as Strikeforce Diaz vs Daley Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:54:18 GMT Ringside 10 reviewed * Week 2 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco, talk about what we have learned, and the video that was taped at the start of the challenge. * Review Friday nights boxing matches at the Bell Centre involving Boxing, MMA, David Lemieux, Adonis Stevenson, Patrick Cote, Nick Diaz 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin040311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin040311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Week 1 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco. We talk about what we've learned so far, and a bit of trash talking ensued. * Discuss the controversy over the press conference involving Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins * We preview Strikeforce - Diaz vs Daley * We preview Ringside 10 - Cote vs Starnes * Week 1 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco. We talk about what we've learned so far, and a bit of trash talking ensued. * Discuss the controversy over the press conference involving Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins * We preview Strikeforce - Diaz vs Daley * We preview Ringside 10 - Cote vs Starnes Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:21:43 GMT Team Whittaker vs Team Murdocco * Week 1 is done of the weight loss challenge between Team Whittaker and Team Murdocco. We talk about what we've learned so far, and a bit of trash talking ensued. * Discuss the controversy over the press conference involving Jean Pascal and Berna boxing, Daley, Diaz, Hopkins, Jardine, Melendez, MMA, Moussassi, pascal, Ringside 10, Strikeforce 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin040311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032711.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032711.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Live interview with The Italian Sensation, Phil Lo Greco, with a discussion that made Nick Murdocco like he was the least Italian at the station. * We review UFC Fight Night 24 * Nick and Gary talk about an upcoming Weigh In episode, which involves a new Team Whittaker vs Team Murdocco concept * Live interview with The Italian Sensation, Phil Lo Greco, with a discussion that made Nick Murdocco like he was the least Italian at the station. * We review UFC Fight Night 24 * Nick and Gary talk about an upcoming Weigh In episode, which involves a new Team Whittaker vs Team Murdocco concept Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:19:00 GMT review UFC Fight Night 24 * Live interview with The Italian Sensation, Phil Lo Greco, with a discussion that made Nick Murdocco like he was the least Italian at the station. * We review UFC Fight Night 24 * Nick and Gary talk about an upcoming Weigh In episode, which i MMA, Boxing, Phil Lo Greco, UFC Fight Night 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032711.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * we promote Ringside MMA's Rising Stars 2 which takes place on March 26th, and give a fun constructive talking to for one Chris "Wrecking Ball" Tinkler * we take a moment to publicly thank Marc-Androt Drolet, founder of TopMMANews.com, for all his pioneering work as he heads off to take on a fantastic new challenge for The Fight Network! * We give our take for Dynamite Fight Nite 1, and the title defence for Lucien Bute * We review UFC 128 * we promote Ringside MMA's Rising Stars 2 which takes place on March 26th, and give a fun constructive talking to for one Chris "Wrecking Ball" Tinkler * we take a moment to publicly thank Marc-Androt Drolet, founder of TopMMANews.com, for all his pioneering work as he heads off to take on a fantastic new challenge for The Fight Network! * We give our take for Dynamite Fight Nite 1, and the title defence for Lucien Bute * We review UFC 128 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:26:35 GMT UFC 128 reviewed * we promote Ringside MMA's Rising Stars 2 which takes place on March 26th, and give a fun constructive talking to for one Chris "Wrecking Ball" Tinkler * we take a moment to publicly thank Marc-Androt Drolet, founder of TopMMANews.com, for all hi boxing, Dynamite Fight Night, Marc-Andre Drolet, MMA, Ringside MMA, Rising Stars 2, The Fight Network, UFC 128 00:35:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin031311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin031311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * discussion about the cancellation of MFL 4, why, and the impact to the fighters involved! * we share our thoughts on what the Zuffa acquisition of Strikeforce means to the UFC and their various brands * A preview of the Fights That Matter for UFC 128 * discussion about the cancellation of MFL 4, why, and the impact to the fighters involved! * we share our thoughts on what the Zuffa acquisition of Strikeforce means to the UFC and their various brands * A preview of the Fights That Matter for UFC 128 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:28:25 GMT UFC 128 preview * discussion about the cancellation of MFL 4, why, and the impact to the fighters involved! * we share our thoughts on what the Zuffa acquisition of Strikeforce means to the UFC and their various brands * A preview of the Fights That Matter fo MMA, Zuffa, UFC, MFL 4 00:25:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin031311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin030611.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin030611.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * review of UFC LIVE 3, including breaking down the controversial decision in the main event between Kampmann and Sanchez * a quick review of the main event at Strikeforce involving Dan Henderson * A preview of MFL 4, coming to Centre Pierre Charbonneau on March 12 * An interview with MFL President Dirk Waardenburg * review of UFC LIVE 3, including breaking down the controversial decision in the main event between Kampmann and Sanchez * a quick review of the main event at Strikeforce involving Dan Henderson * A preview of MFL 4, coming to Centre Pierre Charbonneau on March 12 * An interview with MFL President Dirk Waardenburg Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:14:31 GMT MFL 4 preview * review of UFC LIVE 3, including breaking down the controversial decision in the main event between Kampmann and Sanchez * a quick review of the main event at Strikeforce involving Dan Henderson * A preview of MFL 4, coming to Centre Pierre C MFL 4, Dirk Waardenburg, UFC LIVE 3, Diego Sanchez, Martin Kampmann, Martin Desilets, Steve Vigneault 00:31:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin030611.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022711.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022711.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * With guest Mitch Mayberger of FightHouse Management, we talk about Joey Gambino at MFL 4, Derek Gauthier and Mike Ricci at Ringside 10, and Yves Jabouin, Ivan Menjivar and John Makdessi at UFC 129 * review UFC 127, with special input from Franchise Fan all the out in Australia who attended the event! * Commentary about WBC Internation Champion Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco and the video interview that will be posted shortly * With guest Mitch Mayberger of FightHouse Management, we talk about Joey Gambino at MFL 4, Derek Gauthier and Mike Ricci at Ringside 10, and Yves Jabouin, Ivan Menjivar and John Makdessi at UFC 129 * review UFC 127, with special input from Franchise Fan all the out in Australia who attended the event! * Commentary about WBC Internation Champion Phil "The Italian Sensation" Lo Greco and the video interview that will be posted shortly Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:02:02 GMT UFC 127 reviewed * With guest Mitch Mayberger of FightHouse Management, we talk about Joey Gambino at MFL 4, Derek Gauthier and Mike Ricci at Ringside 10, and Yves Jabouin, Ivan Menjivar and John Makdessi at UFC 129 * review UFC 127, with special input from Franch BJ Penn, MMA, UFC 127, UFC 129, Boxing, Phil Lo Greco, Jon Fitch 00:40:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022711.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We look at the RETURN OF THE CROW, David Loiseau, as he wins the TPF middleweight championship (I think I kept calling it TFP...) * Will Romero is back at Bellator, find out when and against whom (information courtesy of TOP MMA NEWS) * A preview of the fights you need to know about in UFC 127 * We look at the RETURN OF THE CROW, David Loiseau, as he wins the TPF middleweight championship (I think I kept calling it TFP...) * Will Romero is back at Bellator, find out when and against whom (information courtesy of TOP MMA NEWS) * A preview of the fights you need to know about in UFC 127 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:18:26 GMT King Crow! UFC 127 * We look at the RETURN OF THE CROW, David Loiseau, as he wins the TPF middleweight championship (I think I kept calling it TFP...) * Will Romero is back at Bellator, find out when and against whom (information courtesy of TOP MMA NEWS) * A pr MMA, Boxing, UFC 127, David Loiseau, MFL, Ringside MMA, Will Romero 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin022011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin021311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin021311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * All GSP in the 1st half, on his upcoming fight with Jake Shields, and his potential match up against Anderson Silva * Give you our take on the StrikeForce Heavyweight GrandPrix, including the end of the Emperor * All GSP in the 1st half, on his upcoming fight with Jake Shields, and his potential match up against Anderson Silva * Give you our take on the StrikeForce Heavyweight GrandPrix, including the end of the Emperor Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:24:04 GMT End of Fedor * All GSP in the 1st half, on his upcoming fight with Jake Shields, and his potential match up against Anderson Silva * Give you our take on the StrikeForce Heavyweight GrandPrix, including the end of the Emperor MMA, Strikeforce, UFC, GSP, Georges St-Pierre, Jake Shields, Antonio Silva, Anderson Silva, Big Foot, The Spider, Boxing 00:28:30 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin021311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin020611.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin020611.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Review UFC 126 Silva vs Belfort * Talks about the latest event to be added to the Quebec MMA Calendar, MFL 4 * Latest news involving Ringside MMA 10 * Review UFC 126 Silva vs Belfort * Talks about the latest event to be added to the Quebec MMA Calendar, MFL 4 * Latest news involving Ringside MMA 10 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:16:55 GMT UFC 126 reviewed * Review UFC 126 Silva vs Belfort * Talks about the latest event to be added to the Quebec MMA Calendar, MFL 4 * Latest news involving Ringside MMA 10 UFC, MMA, Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, Forrest Griffin, Ryan Bader, Jon Jones, Rich Franklin, The Spider, Darth, Bones, Ace, Ringside, Patrick Cote, The Predator, MFL, Martin Desilets 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin020611.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin013011.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin013011.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Gary talks candidly about the results of Wreck MMA's Strong and Proud, his opinion on what the promotion has been doing wrong, and where they can improve. o comments on Mark "Boots" Holst, Remi Morvan, Robin Black and Jordan Mein * Talk about Gary's latest work in collaboration with FightWorld.TV, who recently relaunched FW 2.0 * Give you the latest news on what's happening in the Quebec MMA world, including the latest on Ringside X * Nick calls Gary out on his opinion on fighters not making weight that he posted in the comments of a TOP MMA NEWS article * Feel free to give us your take on any of the topics heard in the comments section below, or by emailing Gary Whittaker * Please note that any references to contests was for promotions being run while on air, and are no longer open for qualifiers. * Gary talks candidly about the results of Wreck MMA's Strong and Proud, his opinion on what the promotion has been doing wrong, and where they can improve. o comments on Mark "Boots" Holst, Remi Morvan, Robin Black and Jordan Mein * Talk about Gary's latest work in collaboration with FightWorld.TV, who recently relaunched FW 2.0 * Give you the latest news on what's happening in the Quebec MMA world, including the latest on Ringside X * Nick calls Gary out on his opinion on fighters not making weight that he posted in the comments of a TOP MMA NEWS article * Feel free to give us your take on any of the topics heard in the comments section below, or by emailing Gary Whittaker * Please note that any references to contests was for promotions being run while on air, and are no longer open for qualifiers. Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:24:03 GMT Strikeforce Results * Gary talks candidly about the results of Wreck MMA's Strong and Proud, his opinion on what the promotion has been doing wrong, and where they can improve. o comments on Mark "Boots" Holst, Remi Morvan, Robin Black and Jordan Mein * Tal MMA, Nick Diaz, Cyborg Santos, Herschel Walker, Roger Gracie, Jacare, Robbie Lawlor, Ringside X, Wreck MMA, Robin Black 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin013011.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin012311.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin012311.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Results for Fight Quest 16, including a shoot out to Ian Perron and Chris Tinkler * Review the important fights from UFC's Fight For The Troops 2 * Latest news and commentary around Georges St-Pierre's recent life choices * Latest news on Ringside 10 * Results for Fight Quest 16, including a shoot out to Ian Perron and Chris Tinkler * Review the important fights from UFC's Fight For The Troops 2 * Latest news and commentary around Georges St-Pierre's recent life choices * Latest news on Ringside 10 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:51:39 GMT UFC Fight For The Troops 2 * Results for Fight Quest 16, including a shoot out to Ian Perron and Chris Tinkler * Review the important fights from UFC's Fight For The Troops 2 * Latest news and commentary around Georges St-Pierre's recent life choices * Latest news o Mark Hominick, Tim Hague, Jose Aldo, UFC, MMA, ringside 10, Patrick Cote, Kalib Starnes, Steve Bosse, Roger Hollett, Melvin Guillard, Frankie Edgar, Fight Quest 16 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin012311.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011611.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011611.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Preview UFC Fight for the Troops * Review Ringside MMA's Rising Star * Discuss the possible future of Patrick "The Predator" Cote * Preview UFC Fight for the Troops * Review Ringside MMA's Rising Star * Discuss the possible future of Patrick "The Predator" Cote Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:46:00 GMT What's next for Patrick Cote? * Preview UFC Fight for the Troops * Review Ringside MMA's Rising Star * Discuss the possible future of Patrick "The Predator" Cote MMA, Ringside, Rising Star, Patrick Cote, the Predator, UFC Fight For the Troops, Tim Hague, Mark Hominick 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin011611.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin010911.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin010911.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Latest news on the WBC ordered rematch between champion Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins * latest matchup signed for UFC 129 * Latest news on the WBC ordered rematch between champion Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins * latest matchup signed for UFC 129 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:56:10 GMT UFC 129 and Jean Pascal rematch! * Latest news on the WBC ordered rematch between champion Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins * latest matchup signed for UFC 129 Boxing, MMA, Jean Pascal, WBC, Bernard Hopkins, UFC 129, Ivan Menjivar, Charlie Valencia 00:13:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin010911.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/weighin121910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/weighin121910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Our Boxing Expert Darwich Midani was in Quebec City for the Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins, and we discuss that fight at length as well as what is next for both fighters Latest news on UFC 129, Fedor`s comments about the UFC, and the expansion of the UFC into new territories Our Boxing Expert Darwich Midani was in Quebec City for the Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins, and we discuss that fight at length as well as what is next for both fighters Latest news on UFC 129, Fedor`s comments about the UFC, and the expansion of the UFC into new territories Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:32:07 GMT Hopkins vs Pascal Our Boxing Expert Darwich Midani was in Quebec City for the Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins, and we discuss that fight at length as well as what is next for both fighters Latest news on UFC 129, Fedor`s comments about the UFC, and the expansion of the UF UFC 129, MMA, Boxing, Bernard Hopkins, Jean Pascal 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/weighin121910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin121210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin121210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # Preview of next week's Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins # A review of UFC 124, with an emphasis on GSP and Makdessi's matches. # We had Tom Wright, UFC's Director of Canadian Operations in studio on Saturday, which we have included as well. Please note that the tickets were given away live, and are no longer available.... # Preview of next week's Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins # A review of UFC 124, with an emphasis on GSP and Makdessi's matches. # We had Tom Wright, UFC's Director of Canadian Operations in studio on Saturday, which we have included as well. Please note that the tickets were given away live, and are no longer available.... Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:02:50 GMT UFC 124 reviewed # Preview of next week's Jean Pascal vs Bernard Hopkins # A review of UFC 124, with an emphasis on GSP and Makdessi's matches. # We had Tom Wright, UFC's Director of Canadian Operations in studio on Saturday, which we have included as well. Please note th MMA, Boxing, Jean Pascal, Bernard Hopkins, Georges St-Pierre, GSP, Josh Koscheck, John Makdessi, Tom Wright, UFC 00:45:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin121210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin120510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin120510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Preview of UFC 124 - GSP vs Koscheck * Deeper look at UFC 124's John Makdessi and Sean Pierson * Hilarious Teaser video for Episode 8 is also now available, as well as the full episode * Preview of UFC 124 - GSP vs Koscheck * Deeper look at UFC 124's John Makdessi and Sean Pierson * Hilarious Teaser video for Episode 8 is also now available, as well as the full episode Sun, 05 Dec 2010 16:01:08 GMT UFC 124 preview * Preview of UFC 124 - GSP vs Koscheck * Deeper look at UFC 124's John Makdessi and Sean Pierson * Hilarious Teaser video for Episode 8 is also now available, as well as the full episode UFC 124, Georges St-Pierre, Josh Koshcheck, John Makdessi, The Bull, Sean Pierson, MMA, Bell Center, Montreal 00:13:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin120510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112810.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Preview of Strkeforce - Henderson vs Babalu! * Make sure to check out our 7th Episode of the Weigh In web series, where we interview Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management on what it is to manage MMA Fighters * Hilarious Teaser video for Episode 8 is also now available * Preview of Strkeforce - Henderson vs Babalu! * Make sure to check out our 7th Episode of the Weigh In web series, where we interview Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management on what it is to manage MMA Fighters * Hilarious Teaser video for Episode 8 is also now available Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:34:18 GMT Strikeforce preview * Preview of Strkeforce - Henderson vs Babalu! * Make sure to check out our 7th Episode of the Weigh In web series, where we interview Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management on what it is to manage MMA Fighters * Hilarious Teaser video for MMA, Strikeforce, Hershel Walker, Paul Daley, Dan Henderson, Hendo, Babalu, Renato Sobral, Scott Smith 00:13:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin112810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin111410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin111410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # We review Ringisde 9 - Payback! # We call out Floyd Mayweather Jr after yet another world title won by Manny Pacquiao, and talk about the main event from UFC 122 # We review Ringisde 9 - Payback! # We call out Floyd Mayweather Jr after yet another world title won by Manny Pacquiao, and talk about the main event from UFC 122 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:13:54 GMT UFC 122, Pacman and Ringside MMA Payback # We review Ringisde 9 - Payback! # We call out Floyd Mayweather Jr after yet another world title won by Manny Pacquiao, and talk about the main event from UFC 122 UFC 122, MMA, boxing, Manny Pacquiao, Margarito, Ringside, Clements, Goulet, Garcia, Jackson 00:14:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin111410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110710.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We preview Ringisde 9 - Payback! * Shout out to Erin McDougall who won her first fight at RITC 41. Results courtesy of MMACanada.Net * Make sure to check out our 6th Episode of The Weigh In web show, where we discuss the huge news for Fight Quest with Stephane Vingeault, who runs the amateur promotion. * We preview Ringisde 9 - Payback! * Shout out to Erin McDougall who won her first fight at RITC 41. Results courtesy of MMACanada.Net * Make sure to check out our 6th Episode of The Weigh In web show, where we discuss the huge news for Fight Quest with Stephane Vingeault, who runs the amateur promotion. Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:06:58 GMT * We preview Ringisde 9 - Payback! * Shout out to Erin McDougall who won her first fight at RITC 41. Results courtesy of MMACanada.Net * Make sure to check out our 6th Episode of The Weigh In web show, where we discuss the huge news for Fight Ringside 9 Payback Preview Ringside MMA, Boxing, Preview, Jonathan Goulet, Chris Clements, Alex Garcia, Tyler Jackson, Chris Boisvert, Wheeler, Groulx, Bernadel, Erin McDougall, RITC 41 00:12:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin110710.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin103110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin103110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We preview UFC 122 * we break down all the latest news and notes in Quebec MMA, with information courtesy of Ultime Fanatic * discuss the merger of the WEC and the UFC divisions and staff * review the David Lemieux championship boxing match with our Boxing expert, Darwich Midani * We preview UFC 122 * we break down all the latest news and notes in Quebec MMA, with information courtesy of Ultime Fanatic * discuss the merger of the WEC and the UFC divisions and staff * review the David Lemieux championship boxing match with our Boxing expert, Darwich Midani Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:12:39 GMT UFC 122 previewed * We preview UFC 122 * we break down all the latest news and notes in Quebec MMA, with information courtesy of Ultime Fanatic * discuss the merger of the WEC and the UFC divisions and staff * review the David Lemieux championship boxing ma UFC 122, MMA, Boxing, David Lemieux, WEC, Nate Marquardt, Yushin Okami 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin103110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin102410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin102410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We review UFC 121 * we break down all the latest news and notes in Quebec MMA, with information courtesy of Ultime Fanatic * We review the last episode of TUF Season 12 * We review UFC 121 * we break down all the latest news and notes in Quebec MMA, with information courtesy of Ultime Fanatic * We review the last episode of TUF Season 12 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 22:03:27 GMT UFC 121, and new HW Champion! * We review UFC 121 * we break down all the latest news and notes in Quebec MMA, with information courtesy of Ultime Fanatic * We review the last episode of TUF Season 12 UFC 121, MMA, Boxing, Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Patrick Cote, Sam Stout, Jake Shields, TUF 12, GSP, Georges St-Pierre 00:26:50 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin102410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101017.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101017.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We bring our Boxing expert, Darwich Midani, in studio to review Lucian Bute's title defence, as well as Diaconu's win * UFC 120 main event reviewed, as well as what Condit's win means in the fight to be the next contender for the UFC's WW title * UFC 121 undercard reviewed. Main card will be covered in Episode 5 of THE WEIGH IN web show, which will be available shortly * We bring our Boxing expert, Darwich Midani, in studio to review Lucian Bute's title defence, as well as Diaconu's win * UFC 120 main event reviewed, as well as what Condit's win means in the fight to be the next contender for the UFC's WW title * UFC 121 undercard reviewed. Main card will be covered in Episode 5 of THE WEIGH IN web show, which will be available shortly Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:41:26 GMT UFC 121 Brock Lesnar * We bring our Boxing expert, Darwich Midani, in studio to review Lucian Bute's title defence, as well as Diaconu's win * UFC 120 main event reviewed, as well as what Condit's win means in the fight to be the next contender for the UFC's WW title UFC, Boxing, MMA, 120, 121, Lucian Bute, Diaconu, Lesnar, Velasquez, Condit, GSP, Georges St-Pierre, Shields, Claude Patrick, Sam Stout 00:28:40 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101017.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A review of the main event of Strikeforce between KJ Noons and Nick Diaz, as well as the 1st loss suffered by Canadian Sarah Kaufman * Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to include the interview with Jeremy Rubin regarding Tri Pro KO's latest gala, so we spent a few minutes highlighting this great event for a great cause * An update on the latest TUF Season 12, featuring Team GSP vs Team Koscheck * A review of the main event of Strikeforce between KJ Noons and Nick Diaz, as well as the 1st loss suffered by Canadian Sarah Kaufman * Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to include the interview with Jeremy Rubin regarding Tri Pro KO's latest gala, so we spent a few minutes highlighting this great event for a great cause * An update on the latest TUF Season 12, featuring Team GSP vs Team Koscheck Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:15:14 GMT Strikeforce reviewed * A review of the main event of Strikeforce between KJ Noons and Nick Diaz, as well as the 1st loss suffered by Canadian Sarah Kaufman * Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to include the interview with Jeremy Rubin regarding Tri Pro KO' MMA, Boxing, Strikeforce, KJ Noons, Nick Diaz, Sarah Kaufman, Tri Pro KO, TUF, The Ultimate Fighter, GSP, Georges St-Pierre, Josh Koscheck 00:14:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin101010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin100310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin100310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco An in-depth review of WEC 51, which featured 2 Canadiens, and 2 fighters with strong ties to Montreal We take a look at some of the upcoming boxing matches, which will feature Bute, Diaconu and Pascal An in-depth review of WEC 51, which featured 2 Canadiens, and 2 fighters with strong ties to Montreal We take a look at some of the upcoming boxing matches, which will feature Bute, Diaconu and Pascal Mon, 04 Oct 2010 06:11:26 GMT WEC 51 reviewed An in-depth review of WEC 51, which featured 2 Canadiens, and 2 fighters with strong ties to Montreal We take a look at some of the upcoming boxing matches, which will feature Bute, Diaconu and Pascal WEC 51, MMA, Boxing, Torres, Pascal, Bute, Diaconu, Cerrone, Varner 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin100310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092610.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092610.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We talk about the season so far of TUF 12, and how GSP has shown himself to be more cerebral that perhaps Koscheck thought he would be. * We review MFL 3 - Major Fights * We talk about the season so far of TUF 12, and how GSP has shown himself to be more cerebral that perhaps Koscheck thought he would be. * We review MFL 3 - Major Fights Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:41:51 GMT MFL 3 - wow - what a disaster! * We talk about the season so far of TUF 12, and how GSP has shown himself to be more cerebral that perhaps Koscheck thought he would be. * We review MFL 3 - Major Fights MFL, MMA, Goodridge, Liaudin, Gambino, Makdessi, TUF 12, GSP 00:27:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092610.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We preview UFC 119, which will be headlined by Frank Mir vs Cro Cop We also talk about the response from Gary's latest article, on developing MMA in the Maritimes, including the success of TJ Grant, who also is on UFC 119 We preview UFC 119, which will be headlined by Frank Mir vs Cro Cop We also talk about the response from Gary's latest article, on developing MMA in the Maritimes, including the success of TJ Grant, who also is on UFC 119 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:47:51 GMT UFC 119 Preview We preview UFC 119, which will be headlined by Frank Mir vs Cro Cop We also talk about the response from Gary's latest article, on developing MMA in the Maritimes, including the success of TJ Grant, who also is on UFC 119 MMA, Frank Mir, Cro Cop, Bader, Noguiera, TJ Grant, Serra, Lytle 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We are joined by METRIC JULIE as we discuss the upcoming ULTIMATE FIGHTER reality series between TEAM GSP and TEAM KOSCHECK We are joined by METRIC JULIE as we discuss the upcoming ULTIMATE FIGHTER reality series between TEAM GSP and TEAM KOSCHECK Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:39:48 GMT TEAM GSP vs TEAM KOSCHECK We are joined by METRIC JULIE as we discuss the upcoming ULTIMATE FIGHTER reality series between TEAM GSP and TEAM KOSCHECK TUF, MMA, Ultimate Fighter, GSP, Georges St-Pierre, Josh Koscheck 00:14:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin091210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin090510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin090510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Nick Murdocco is back from vacation and we review the controversy surrounding an article on comments allegedly made by UFC referee Yves Lavigne * We talk about UFC 124 in Montreal which is to be headlined by GSP vs Josh Koscheck, as well as Season 12 of TUF * Floyd Mayweather Jr had some harsh words for Manny Pacquiao, and Gary Whittaker has some harsh words back for Money Mayweather. * we look at the announcement of Steve Vigneault vs Shonie Carter at the next W1 event in Montreal * We encourage MMA fans to check out the latest episode of the Weigh In Web Show which special guest "Metric" Julie helping to preview UFC Fight Night 22 and talk about women in MMA. * Nick Murdocco is back from vacation and we review the controversy surrounding an article on comments allegedly made by UFC referee Yves Lavigne * We talk about UFC 124 in Montreal which is to be headlined by GSP vs Josh Koscheck, as well as Season 12 of TUF * Floyd Mayweather Jr had some harsh words for Manny Pacquiao, and Gary Whittaker has some harsh words back for Money Mayweather. * we look at the announcement of Steve Vigneault vs Shonie Carter at the next W1 event in Montreal * We encourage MMA fans to check out the latest episode of the Weigh In Web Show which special guest "Metric" Julie helping to preview UFC Fight Night 22 and talk about women in MMA. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:48 GMT GSP vs Koscheck vs Lavigne vs Mayweather * Nick Murdocco is back from vacation and we review the controversy surrounding an article on comments allegedly made by UFC referee Yves Lavigne * We talk about UFC 124 in Montreal which is to be headlined by GSP vs Josh Koscheck, as well as Seas GSP, MMA, Boxing, Georges St-Pierre, Josh Koscheck, Yves Lavigne, UFC 124, Montreal, Bell Center, Steve Vigneault, Shonie Carter 00:35:36 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin090510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management and Julie Veilleux (AKA "Metric Julie"), and we review UFC 118 * MMA may be a combat sport, but now the sport itself may have to gear up in order to take on the recent CMA push to ban the sport. * We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show which includes Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker giving a preview of the full main card for UFC 118 * Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management and Julie Veilleux (AKA "Metric Julie"), and we review UFC 118 * MMA may be a combat sport, but now the sport itself may have to gear up in order to take on the recent CMA push to ban the sport. * We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show which includes Nick Murdocco and Gary Whittaker giving a preview of the full main card for UFC 118 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:10:56 GMT UFC 118 preview * Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management and Julie Veilleux (AKA "Metric Julie"), and we review UFC 118 * MMA may be a combat sport, but now the sport itself may have to gear up in order to take on the recent CMA pus MMA, UFC 118, BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar, James Toney, Randy Couture, CMA 00:40:20 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin092910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin082210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin082210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco # Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management, and we discuss the main event of UFC 118 between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn. # We also look at the main event from Friday Night's WRECK MMA # With MMA being LEGALIZED in Ontario, we discuss impact that has on the Quebec MMA scene. Amanda Stein weighs in on that that means for her and other media people who are not covering the sport today. # MMA vs Hockey...a discussion on how MMA can perhaps change how journalists support fighting in hockey # Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management, and we discuss the main event of UFC 118 between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn. # We also look at the main event from Friday Night's WRECK MMA # With MMA being LEGALIZED in Ontario, we discuss impact that has on the Quebec MMA scene. Amanda Stein weighs in on that that means for her and other media people who are not covering the sport today. # MMA vs Hockey...a discussion on how MMA can perhaps change how journalists support fighting in hockey Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:51:43 GMT UFC 118 main event # Gary Whittaker is joined by Mitch Mayberger of Fight House Management, and we discuss the main event of UFC 118 between Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn. # We also look at the main event from Friday Night's WRECK MMA # With MMA being LEGALIZED in Ontario, we d UFC 118, MMA, Boxing, Fighting, Hockey, Legal, Ontario 00:36:34 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin082210.mp3 no http://thefranchise.ca/weighin/the-weigh-in-podcast-aug152010.html http://thefranchise.ca/weighin/the-weigh-in-podcast-aug152010.html the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco • Gary Whittaker is on the last week of his 2 week hiatus so Nick Murdocco and Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter give their take on UFC 118’s top 3 fights. • MMA IS LEGALIZED IN ONTARIO!! What impact does that have on Quebec MMA? • Julie also looks at the welterweight division of the UFC and the who faces who if X wins or Y loses.. • Guest co-host Sean Campbell, Nick and Julie review the Jean Pascal Unanimous decision victory over Chad Dawson and we have our own “insider” Darwich Midani who caught the fight, breaking it all down. • We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry • Gary Whittaker is on the last week of his 2 week hiatus so Nick Murdocco and Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter give their take on UFC 118’s top 3 fights. • MMA IS LEGALIZED IN ONTARIO!! What impact does that have on Quebec MMA? • Julie also looks at the welterweight division of the UFC and the who faces who if X wins or Y loses.. • Guest co-host Sean Campbell, Nick and Julie review the Jean Pascal Unanimous decision victory over Chad Dawson and we have our own “insider” Darwich Midani who caught the fight, breaking it all down. • We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:57:03 GMT • Gary Whittaker is on the last week of his 2 week hiatus so Nick Murdocco and Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter give their take on UFC 118’s top 3 fights. • MMA IS LEGALIZED IN ONTARIO!! What impact does that have on Quebec MMA? • Julie also looks at the welterweight division of the UFC and the who faces who if X wins or Y loses.. • Guest co-host Sean Campbell, Nick and Julie review the Jean Pascal Unanimous decision victory over Chad Dawson and we have our own “insider” Darwich Midani who caught the fight, breaking it all down. • We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry • Gary Whittaker is on the last week of his 2 week hiatus so Nick Murdocco and Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter give their take on UFC 118’s top 3 fights. • MMA IS LEGALIZED IN ONTARIO!! What impact does that have on Quebec MMA? • Julie also looks at the welterweight division of the UFC and the who faces who if X wins or Y loses.. • Guest co-host Sean Campbell, Nick and Julie review the Jean Pascal Unanimous decision victory over Chad Dawson and we have our own “insider” Darwich Midani who caught the fight, breaking it all down. • We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry MMA, legal, Ontario, Jean Pascal, Chad Dawson, podcast, UFC, Randy Couture, Kenny Florian, BJ Penn, Welterweights 00:51:51 Sports & Recreation http://thefranchise.ca/weighin/the-weigh-in-podcast-aug152010.html no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin08082010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin08082010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Gary Whittaker is on hiatus for 2 weeks so Nick Murdocco brought in Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter to give her take on UFC 117 including the weigh-in results, the drama and post fight analysis of the Chael Sonnen/Anderson Silva fight. We also take a look at some results of Ringside 8 including Jonathan Road Warrior Goulet and Guillaume Lamarche’s results Jean Pascal: the Million Dollar Canadian Payroll We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry Gary Whittaker is on hiatus for 2 weeks so Nick Murdocco brought in Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter to give her take on UFC 117 including the weigh-in results, the drama and post fight analysis of the Chael Sonnen/Anderson Silva fight. We also take a look at some results of Ringside 8 including Jonathan Road Warrior Goulet and Guillaume Lamarche’s results Jean Pascal: the Million Dollar Canadian Payroll We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:34:22 GMT Gary Whittaker is on hiatus for 2 weeks so Nick Murdocco brought in Julie Veilleux AKA metricjulie on Twitter to give her take on UFC 117 including the weigh-in results, the drama and post fight analysis of the Chael Sonnen/Anderson Silva fight. We also take a look at some results of Ringside 8 including Jonathan Road Warrior Goulet and Guillaume Lamarche’s results Jean Pascal: the Million Dollar Canadian Payroll We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show featuring Sherbatov MMA and fighter Ian Perron as well as Gary's childhood mentor Nigel Scantleberry UFC 117, Ringside 8 and Jean Pascal results,Anderson Silva,Jean Pascal,podcast,Ringside 8,UFC 117,Chael Sonnen,Yan Perron,Sherbatov MMA,webshow 00:32:26 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin08082010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * An indepth preview of the UFC 117 Main Card headlined by Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen * We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show * An indepth preview of the UFC 117 Main Card headlined by Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen * We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:57:28 GMT UFC 117 preview * An indepth preview of the UFC 117 Main Card headlined by Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen * We encourage MMA fans to check out our Weigh In Web Show UFC 117, Chael Sonnen, Anderson Silva, Alves, Fitch, Shields, Nelson, Dos Santos, Guida, MMA, Boxing 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin080110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin072510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin072510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We preview what we think are the best matches from UFC on Versus 2 * We look at all the latest news and notes, courtesy of Ultime Fanatic, which includes the latest updates to Ringside 9: Payback, and MFL 3 * We give people some behind the scenes information about the taping of our new Weigh In Web Show * We preview what we think are the best matches from UFC on Versus 2 * We look at all the latest news and notes, courtesy of Ultime Fanatic, which includes the latest updates to Ringside 9: Payback, and MFL 3 * We give people some behind the scenes information about the taping of our new Weigh In Web Show Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:45:08 GMT UFC on Versus 2 preview * We preview what we think are the best matches from UFC on Versus 2 * We look at all the latest news and notes, courtesy of Ultime Fanatic, which includes the latest updates to Ringside 9: Payback, and MFL 3 * We give people some behind the s UFC, MMA, Ringside, Payback, Guillaume, de Lorenzi, Samuel Guillet, Shannon Gugerty, Junior Assuncao, Jon Jones, Matyushenko 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin072510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071810.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * More debates! This time we argue the level of courage of one Floyd Mayweather Jr as his camp has apparently refused to fight Manny Pacquiao. We would love to have you weigh in yourself and give us your thoughts! Just email us at gary@team990.com * We also look at the potential Georges St-Pierre match against Jake Shields * We talk about the recent taping of our MMA Web Show, which will feature MMA star Will "Leon" Romero who has come to Tristar in order to supplement his training for his upcoming fight at Warrior One against Tristan Johnson. * More debates! This time we argue the level of courage of one Floyd Mayweather Jr as his camp has apparently refused to fight Manny Pacquiao. We would love to have you weigh in yourself and give us your thoughts! Just email us at gary@team990.com * We also look at the potential Georges St-Pierre match against Jake Shields * We talk about the recent taping of our MMA Web Show, which will feature MMA star Will "Leon" Romero who has come to Tristar in order to supplement his training for his upcoming fight at Warrior One against Tristan Johnson. Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:12:11 GMT GSP vs Shields? Mayweather a coward? * More debates! This time we argue the level of courage of one Floyd Mayweather Jr as his camp has apparently refused to fight Manny Pacquiao. We would love to have you weigh in yourself and give us your thoughts! Just email us at gary@team990.com MMA, Boxing, UFC, Strikeforce, GSP, Georges St-Pierre, Jake Shields, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Pacman, Ringside 9, Will Romero, W1 MMA 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071110.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, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: We get into the debate as to who is the best heavyweight in the world of MMA. We would love to have you weigh in yourself and give us your thoughts! Just email us at gary@team990.com We also look at Fight Quest 13, and the performance of our only featured Franchise Fighter in history, Howard Gutman The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: We get into the debate as to who is the best heavyweight in the world of MMA. We would love to have you weigh in yourself and give us your thoughts! Just email us at gary@team990.com We also look at Fight Quest 13, and the performance of our only featured Franchise Fighter in history, Howard Gutman Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:21:15 GMT Who is the best MMA Heavyweight? The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from MMA, Boxing, UFC, Fedor, Brock Lesnar, Heavyweight, Carwin, Werdum, Velasquez 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin071110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin070410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin070410.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We bring back one of our favorites and good friend to The Franchise, fitness trainer Jeremy Rubin, to answer your questions about fitness * "Spike" Rubin also takes time to promote his fantastic DABB workout program. You can really see why Rubin and his DABB program will be Montreal's next big thing! * We review UFC 116 * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes * We bring back one of our favorites and good friend to The Franchise, fitness trainer Jeremy Rubin, to answer your questions about fitness * "Spike" Rubin also takes time to promote his fantastic DABB workout program. You can really see why Rubin and his DABB program will be Montreal's next big thing! * We review UFC 116 * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Sun, 04 Jul 2010 18:22:50 GMT UFC 116 reviewed * We bring back one of our favorites and good friend to The Franchise, fitness trainer Jeremy Rubin, to answer your questions about fitness * "Spike" Rubin also takes time to promote his fantastic DABB workout program. You can really see why Rubin MMA, UFC 116, Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, Chris Leben, Akiyama, Lytle, Brown, DABB, workout, Fitness, Jeremy Rubin 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin070410.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin062710.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin062710.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, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 116 - Lesnar vs Carwin * We review Strikeforce's Fedor vs Werdum * Bring you the latest rumour about the Road Warrior, Jonathan Goulet, courtesy of ultimefanatic.com * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 116 - Lesnar vs Carwin * We review Strikeforce's Fedor vs Werdum * Bring you the latest rumour about the Road Warrior, Jonathan Goulet, courtesy of ultimefanatic.com * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:24:11 GMT UFC 116 previewed and FEDOR goes DOWN! * We preview UFC 116 - Lesnar vs Carwin * We review Strikeforce's Fedor vs Werdum * Bring you the latest rumour about the Road Warrior, Jonathan Goulet, courtesy of ultimefanatic.com * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes UFC 116, MMA, Boxing, Fedor, Fabricio Werdum, Strikeforce, Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, Ringside, Invasion, Jonathan Goulet 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin062710.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin062010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin062010.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco We review Ringside 7 - No Escape, where Gary Whittaker had a chance to do play by play for the official PPV We review Warrior One- Judgement Day We talk about Mark Holst`s debut in the UFC the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes We review Ringside 7 - No Escape, where Gary Whittaker had a chance to do play by play for the official PPV We review Warrior One- Judgement Day We talk about Mark Holst`s debut in the UFC the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:10:43 GMT Ringside MMA and W1 MMA reviewed We review Ringside 7 - No Escape, where Gary Whittaker had a chance to do play by play for the official PPV We review Warrior One- Judgement Day We talk about Mark Holst`s debut in the UFC the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Ringside MMA, No Escape, W1 MMA, Warrior One, Boxing, UFC, TUF, Mark Holst, Denis Kang, Dae Won Kim, Guillaume de Lorenzi, Dale Hartt 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin062010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin061310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin061310.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, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We review UFC 115 - Liddell vs Franklin * We preview Ringside No Escape and Warrior One's Judgement Day, happening on June 18th and June 19th respectively in Quebec * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We review UFC 115 - Liddell vs Franklin * We preview Ringside No Escape and Warrior One's Judgement Day, happening on June 18th and June 19th respectively in Quebec * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:13:02 GMT UFC 115 is reviewed * We review UFC 115 - Liddell vs Franklin * We preview Ringside No Escape and Warrior One's Judgement Day, happening on June 18th and June 19th respectively in Quebec * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Boxing, MMA, UFC 115, Chuck Liddell, Rich Franklin, ringside MMA, No Escape, Warrior One, W1, Judgement Day, Patrick Berry, Cro Cop, Claude Patrick, David Loiseau, Rory MacDonald 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin061310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin060610.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin060610.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, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 115 - Liddell vs Franklin * We interview Jiu-Jitsu Jack Bateman, President of W1 MMA, about Judgement Day, happening on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 in Montreal * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 115 - Liddell vs Franklin * We interview Jiu-Jitsu Jack Bateman, President of W1 MMA, about Judgement Day, happening on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 in Montreal * the latest MMA and Boxing news and notes Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:45:32 GMT UFC 115 preview and interview with W1 President Jack Bateman The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from UFC 115, MMA, Boxing, W1 MMA, Jack Bateman, Denis Kang, David Loiseau 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin060610.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin053010.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin053010.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, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We review UFC 114 - Jackson vs Evans * We interview Jeremy Rubin' from Full Spectrum Training on the Tri Pri KO Boxing Gala and his DABB Workout Bootcamp The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We review UFC 114 - Jackson vs Evans * We interview Jeremy Rubin' from Full Spectrum Training on the Tri Pri KO Boxing Gala and his DABB Workout Bootcamp Sun, 30 May 2010 19:09:19 GMT UFC 114 reviewed * We review UFC 114 - Jackson vs Evans * We interview Jeremy Rubin' from Full Spectrum Training on the Tri Pri KO Boxing Gala and his DABB Workout Bootcamp UFC 114, MMA, Boxing, Rashad Evans, Quinton Jackson, Rampage 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin053010.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin052310.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin052310.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 114 - Jackson vs Evans * The latest changes to Ringside 7 - No Escape, and Warrior 1 - Judgement Day * The latest news and notes in the MMA world Please remember to check out Jeremy Rubin's Full Spectrum Training and Tri Pri KO for his DABB Workout Bootcamp and 4th Boxing Gala Featuring the Tristar Boxing Team In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 114 - Jackson vs Evans * The latest changes to Ringside 7 - No Escape, and Warrior 1 - Judgement Day * The latest news and notes in the MMA world Please remember to check out Jeremy Rubin's Full Spectrum Training and Tri Pri KO for his DABB Workout Bootcamp and 4th Boxing Gala Featuring the Tristar Boxing Team Sun, 23 May 2010 19:09:16 GMT UFC 114 preview In this week's episode: * We preview UFC 114 - Jackson vs Evans * The latest changes to Ringside 7 - No Escape, and Warrior 1 - Judgement Day * The latest news and notes in the MMA world Please remember to check out Jeremy Rubin's Full Spec UFC 114, Ringside, MMA, boxing, Quinton Jackson, Rampage, Rashad Evans, Suger, No Escape, Warrior One, Judgement Day 00:28:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin052310.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin051610.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin051610.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, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We interview Jeremy Rubin of Full Spectrum Training and Tri Pri KO for his DABB Workout Bootcamp and 4th Boxing Gala Featuring the Tristar Boxing Team * We discuss the release of Jonathan "Road Warrior" Goulet from the UFC * the results of Saturday nights Strikeforce * The announcement for the next card of Ringside MMA and Warrior One in June. The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, take a weekly look at the Montreal Combat Sports scene, as well as what is happening on the international stage. This podcast is taken from segments of The Franchise, which airs every weekend from 6am to 9am on The Team 990 in Montreal. In this week's episode: * We interview Jeremy Rubin of Full Spectrum Training and Tri Pri KO for his DABB Workout Bootcamp and 4th Boxing Gala Featuring the Tristar Boxing Team * We discuss the release of Jonathan "Road Warrior" Goulet from the UFC * the results of Saturday nights Strikeforce * The announcement for the next card of Ringside MMA and Warrior One in June. Sun, 16 May 2010 19:16:41 GMT Tri Pro KO and More * We interview Jeremy Rubin of Full Spectrum Training and Tri Pri KO for his DABB Workout Bootcamp and 4th Boxing Gala Featuring the Tristar Boxing Team * We discuss the release of Jonathan "Road Warrior" Goulet from the UFC * the results of S MMA, Boxing, Jonathan Goulet, Road Warrior, UFC 113, Strikeforce, Overeem, Rogers, Arlovski, Gracie, Ringside MMA, Warrior One, W1, Bootcamp, DABB Workout, Tri Pro KO, Tristar 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin051610.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050910.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050910.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * A review of UFC 113, including how our predictions fared. * the recent announced of GSP as one of the coaches of next seasons "The Ultimate Fighter" * A congratulations to Mark "Boots" Holst for his recent signing to the UFC * A great interview with MMA Coach Eric O'Keefe on his license not being renewed by the Quebec Athletic Commission (RACJ). Eric was very forthcoming on his past, the allegations, his history as a MMA coach, and the next steps he is taking with the RACJ and in his coaching career. I would also encourage everyone to check out and join his facebook group WRONGED to show your support as well. * A review of UFC 113, including how our predictions fared. * the recent announced of GSP as one of the coaches of next seasons "The Ultimate Fighter" * A congratulations to Mark "Boots" Holst for his recent signing to the UFC * A great interview with MMA Coach Eric O'Keefe on his license not being renewed by the Quebec Athletic Commission (RACJ). Eric was very forthcoming on his past, the allegations, his history as a MMA coach, and the next steps he is taking with the RACJ and in his coaching career. I would also encourage everyone to check out and join his facebook group WRONGED to show your support as well. Sun, 09 May 2010 17:52:43 GMT UFC 113 reviewed * A review of UFC 113, including how our predictions fared. * the recent announced of GSP as one of the coaches of next seasons "The Ultimate Fighter" * A congratulations to Mark "Boots" Holst for his recent signing to the UFC * A great in boxing, Georges St-Pierre, Jason MacDonald, Joe Doerksen, Jonathan Goulet, Josh Koscheck, Kimbo Slice, Lyoto Machida, Mark Holst, MMA, Patrick Cote, Rua , Sam Stout, Shogun, Tim Hague, TJ Grant, TUF, UFC 113 00:55:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050910.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050210.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050210.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Taken from portions of The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, which airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. In this week's installment of The Weigh In, we look at: * the controversy with the Quebec Athletic Commission, including an interview with David "The Crow" Loiseau, who saw his license suspended, then given back, but not in time to save his spot on the UFC 113 card in Montreal. * a preview of UFC 113 * Fight Quest 12 * Mayweather vs Mosley Taken from portions of The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, which airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. In this week's installment of The Weigh In, we look at: * the controversy with the Quebec Athletic Commission, including an interview with David "The Crow" Loiseau, who saw his license suspended, then given back, but not in time to save his spot on the UFC 113 card in Montreal. * a preview of UFC 113 * Fight Quest 12 * Mayweather vs Mosley Sun, 02 May 2010 19:48:08 GMT UFC 113 previewed Taken from portions of The Franchise, hosted by Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco, which airs on the Team 990 every Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 9am. In this week's installment of The Weigh In, we look at: * the controversy with the Quebec Athletic MMA, UFC 113, David Loiseau, Boxing, Mayweather, Mosley, Machida, Rua, Stout, Stephens, Koscheck, Daley, Goulet, Doerksen, TJ Grant, Hague, Cote, Belcher 00:42:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin050210.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin042510.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin042510.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco * We include our thoughts on Wreck MMA 2 - Unite for Brian's Fight, which we were unable to air last week due to technical issues * WEC 48 preview and review * The latest news involving UFC 113, along with a surprise new addition to the card * A look at Canada's remaining contestant in the Bellator Season 2 tournament, Will Romero * A prediction in next week's Mayweather vs Mosley boxing match * We include our thoughts on Wreck MMA 2 - Unite for Brian's Fight, which we were unable to air last week due to technical issues * WEC 48 preview and review * The latest news involving UFC 113, along with a surprise new addition to the card * A look at Canada's remaining contestant in the Bellator Season 2 tournament, Will Romero * A prediction in next week's Mayweather vs Mosley boxing match Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:41:27 GMT WEC 48 and Mosley vs Mayweather prediction * We include our thoughts on Wreck MMA 2 - Unite for Brian's Fight, which we were unable to air last week due to technical issues * WEC 48 preview and review * The latest news involving UFC 113, along with a surprise new addition to the card Boxing, MMA, Bute, Miranda, Mosley, Mayweather, WEC, UFC, Aldo, Faber, Loiseau, Montreal, UFC 113, Doerksen, Hague, Wreck MMA, Anna Barone, Fight Quest, Stephane Vigneault 00:53:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin042510.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041110.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco bring you the lastest in local and mainstream MMA and Boxing news, including the latest from next week's WRECK MMA 2's fight card. However, Gary Whittaker also pulls no punches when reviewing the main matches from UFC 112, including calling out Anderson Silva, as well as the UFC themselves for not refunding the fans back their money. However, the podcast ends on a positive note with a review of Ringside MMA's 6 event, titled RAGE. A great example of how Canadian MMA can outdo their american counterparts with fighters who battle each other with heart, and courage. Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco bring you the lastest in local and mainstream MMA and Boxing news, including the latest from next week's WRECK MMA 2's fight card. However, Gary Whittaker also pulls no punches when reviewing the main matches from UFC 112, including calling out Anderson Silva, as well as the UFC themselves for not refunding the fans back their money. However, the podcast ends on a positive note with a review of Ringside MMA's 6 event, titled RAGE. A great example of how Canadian MMA can outdo their american counterparts with fighters who battle each other with heart, and courage. Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:46:26 GMT UFC 112 and Ringside Rage Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco bring you the lastest in local and mainstream MMA and Boxing news, including the latest from next week's WRECK MMA 2's fight card. However, Gary Whittaker also pulls no punches when reviewing the main matches from UFC 112, UFC 112, Ringside MMA, Rage, Anderson Silva, Damian Maia, Matt Hughes, Renzo Gracie, BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar, MMA, De Lorenzi, Lamarche, Gagnon, Machan, Gauthier, Garcia, Wadsworth, Lets Get It On, Dana White 00:30:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin041110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032810.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032810.mp3 the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco the Franchise Montreal with Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco In this week's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco break down the result of UFC 111, as well as include a great interview with new XKL Lightweight champion Mark "Boots" Holst. In this week's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco break down the result of UFC 111, as well as include a great interview with new XKL Lightweight champion Mark "Boots" Holst. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:49:01 GMT UFC 111 and Mark Holst In this week's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco break down the result of UFC 111, as well as include a great interview with new XKL Lightweight champion Mark "Boots" Holst. Boxing, MMA, UFC 111, GSP, Georges St-Pierre, XKL, Dana White, Mark Holst Corey Hill, Dan Hardy, Frank Mir, Shane Carwin, Jon Fitch 00:33:15 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032810.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032110.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032110.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 spend the first half previewing next week's big fights on the UFC 111 Card. We also review W1's debut in Montreal - Bad Blood. Of course, we continue to carry the latest news and notes on the Canadian MMA scene, and some of the best banter you will find anywhere. In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco spend the first half previewing next week's big fights on the UFC 111 Card. We also review W1's debut in Montreal - Bad Blood. Of course, we continue to carry the latest news and notes on the Canadian MMA scene, and some of the best banter you will find anywhere. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:25:44 GMT W1 reviewed and UFC 111 previewed In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco spend the first half previewing next week's big fights on the UFC 111 Card. We also review W1's debut in Montreal - Bad Blood. Of course, we continue to carry the latest news and notes on the Ca W1, Warrior One MMA, Boxing, UFC, GSP, Hardy, St-Pierre, Khatib, Carter, MacDonald, White, Alessio, Clements, Jack Bateman 00:29:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin032110.mp3 no http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin031410.mp3 http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin031410.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 spend the majority of the time previewing next week's W1 debut in Montreal - Bad Blood. The podcast includes * full interviews conducted with 7 great MMA fighters (Denis Kang, John Alessio, Shonie Carter, Nabil Khatib, John Fraser, Tom Waters and Antonio Carvalho) * Thierry Quenneville's signing to Warrior One MMA * Previewing next week's UFC debut card on Versus * Fight Quest 11 * a quick look at Manny Pacquiao vs Clottey In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco spend the majority of the time previewing next week's W1 debut in Montreal - Bad Blood. The podcast includes * full interviews conducted with 7 great MMA fighters (Denis Kang, John Alessio, Shonie Carter, Nabil Khatib, John Fraser, Tom Waters and Antonio Carvalho) * Thierry Quenneville's signing to Warrior One MMA * Previewing next week's UFC debut card on Versus * Fight Quest 11 * a quick look at Manny Pacquiao vs Clottey Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:56:05 GMT W1 Preview In this weekend's episode, Gary Whittaker and Nick Murdocco spend the majority of the time previewing next week's W1 debut in Montreal - Bad Blood. The podcast includes * full interviews conducted with 7 great MMA fighters (Denis Kang, John Alessio, UFC, Versus, MMA, Boxing, Pacquiao, Clottey, W1, Warrior One, Denis Kang, John Alessio, Shonie Carter, Nabil Khatib, John Fraser, Tom Waters, Jones, Vera, White, Kimbo, Toney 01:47:00 Sports & Recreation http://www.thefranchise.ca/podcast/mmaweighin031410.mp3 no 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