MMA 2 the MAX
An MMA podcast, focusing on the UFC and the fights they put on, with a strong interest in all things MMA. Join Robert Taylor and his co-host, Joseph Hudson, as they discuss the UFC fight results, as well as other news around the world of MMA. Also, each episode they name a new Beer of the Week!
Episodes
July 20, 2018 • 72 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe review the recent UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov event!
We also preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith card, starting early Sunday morning!
Plus, we will attack some of the hottest fight announcements and news in the past week!
And, as always, we will name our Beer(s) of the Week!
We also preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith card, starting early Sunday morning!
Plus, we will attack some of the hottest fight announcements and news in the past week!
And, as always, we will name our Beer(s) of the Week!
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July 13, 2018 • 76 mins
It's the anniversary episode! That's right, MMA 2 the MAX is now officially one year old! With that, we are giving away some special MMA 2 the MAX apparel and paraphernalia!
Not only that, but we are reviewing the recent The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale, as well as UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier! Who impressed us the most over the weekend: Adesanya or Cormier?
Plus, we preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov, as well a...
Not only that, but we are reviewing the recent The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale, as well as UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier! Who impressed us the most over the weekend: Adesanya or Cormier?
Plus, we preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov, as well a...
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July 6, 2018 • 73 mins
On this new, LIVE episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert & Riverside Joe discuss last week's excellent Bellator 201 card! What did we think of the champ(Macfarlane) and her slick submission victory? Or Valerie Letourneau winning her way into the next title shot? What about Juan Archuleta's knockout victory over Robbie Peralta?
Plus, we review this weekend's TUF 27 Finale event, as well as the epic(still?) UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier event...
Plus, we review this weekend's TUF 27 Finale event, as well as the epic(still?) UFC 226: Miocic vs. Cormier event...
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June 29, 2018 • 76 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe review the recent UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards! What did we think of Edwards' performance, and was it enough to earn him a top opponent? What about Cerrone? Is his clock ticking down on his amazing career?
Plus, we review this weekend's Bellator 201: McFarlane vs. Lara event! Will McFarlane retain her Women's Flyweight championship, or will the challenger take it in ...
Plus, we review this weekend's Bellator 201: McFarlane vs. Lara event! Will McFarlane retain her Women's Flyweight championship, or will the challenger take it in ...
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June 27, 2018 • 71 mins
On this return episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert Taylor and Riverside Joe Hudson welcome UFC's #15 ranked Light Heavyweight, "Smile'N" Sam Alvey to the show! We will be using this time to discuss his career, his past, and his future, as well as get some of his thoughts on upcoming fights!
We also review the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards event! Does Cerrone turn back the brash, rising fighter, or does Edwards continue ...
We also review the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Edwards event! Does Cerrone turn back the brash, rising fighter, or does Edwards continue ...
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May 18, 2018 • 69 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert the GOAT and Riverside Joe review and discuss the results of the UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington event! Is Nunes the best 135lb women's fighter ever? Did "Rocky" even belong in the same cage as the champion?
We also talk about the oliberation of "King Mo" Lawal by Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Ryan "Darth" Bader! How impressive is Bader? Is he still OUR favorite to win the entire Bell...
We also talk about the oliberation of "King Mo" Lawal by Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Ryan "Darth" Bader! How impressive is Bader? Is he still OUR favorite to win the entire Bell...
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May 6, 2018 • 53 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe discuss the results of Bellator 189: Fedor vs. Mir! What did we think about Fedor turning back the clock and knocking out Mir in less than a minute?
We also preview the upcoming UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington event! Who wins between champion, Amanda Nunes, and challenger, Raquel Pennington? Jacare vs. Gastelum?
Lastly, as always, we name our Beers of the Week!
We also preview the upcoming UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington event! Who wins between champion, Amanda Nunes, and challenger, Raquel Pennington? Jacare vs. Gastelum?
Lastly, as always, we name our Beers of the Week!
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April 25, 2018 • 54 mins
On this episode, Robert and Riverside Joe are joined by The Loaded Joe's MMA Podcast host, Blake Stephenson, to discuss the results of the UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee event!
What did we think of Kevin Lee's Motown Phenomenal performance, as he absolutely obliterated top five fighter, Edson Barboza. Was it enough to earn a title shot? Where does Edson go from here?
Also, in the co-main event, Frankie Edgar(on a six week turnaroun...
What did we think of Kevin Lee's Motown Phenomenal performance, as he absolutely obliterated top five fighter, Edson Barboza. Was it enough to earn a title shot? Where does Edson go from here?
Also, in the co-main event, Frankie Edgar(on a six week turnaroun...
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April 16, 2018 • 67 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe discuss the results of UFC on FOX: Poirier vs. Gaethje! What did we think of the phenomenal main event that saw both fighters lay it all on the line!? What's next for Dustin Poirier? Justin Gaethje?
What did we think of the depressing finish of Carlos Condit by Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira? Should Condit hang them up, or does he have a fight or two left in him? Is Oliveira turning...
What did we think of the depressing finish of Carlos Condit by Alex "Cowboy" Oliveira? Should Condit hang them up, or does he have a fight or two left in him? Is Oliveira turning...
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March 25, 2018 • 91 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, we welcome three time show guest; Titan FC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion, the Champ Champ, Jose "Shorty" Torres!
We discuss with the champ about his recent victory(defended the Titan FC Flyweight title against Alberto Orellano), as well as his desire to get onto the upcoming UFC card in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois.
We also talk about the Garbrandt vs. Dillishaw fight, a fight that we spok...
We discuss with the champ about his recent victory(defended the Titan FC Flyweight title against Alberto Orellano), as well as his desire to get onto the upcoming UFC card in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois.
We also talk about the Garbrandt vs. Dillishaw fight, a fight that we spok...
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March 18, 2018 • 90 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe discuss the results of UFC London: Werdum vs. Struve!
Did Werdum continue his dominance over all up and coming heavyweight fighters? Or, did Alexander Volkov break the ceiling of heavyweight contenders that many before him failed to do so?
In the co-main event, was Jimi Manuwa successful in defending his #4 LHW rankiing against #11 ranked Jan Blachowicz, whom he defeated year...
Did Werdum continue his dominance over all up and coming heavyweight fighters? Or, did Alexander Volkov break the ceiling of heavyweight contenders that many before him failed to do so?
In the co-main event, was Jimi Manuwa successful in defending his #4 LHW rankiing against #11 ranked Jan Blachowicz, whom he defeated year...
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March 11, 2018 • 85 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe host their very first Ask Us Anything episode!
Got a question about the sport of MMA? UFC? Bellator?
What about any non-MMA related questions? We answered those as well!
Join us as we answer any questions our fans have for us, as well as our preview for UFC Fight Night 127: Werdum vs. Volkov!
As always, we name our Beer(s) of the Week!
Got a question about the sport of MMA? UFC? Bellator?
What about any non-MMA related questions? We answered those as well!
Join us as we answer any questions our fans have for us, as well as our preview for UFC Fight Night 127: Werdum vs. Volkov!
As always, we name our Beer(s) of the Week!
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March 5, 2018 • 86 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and special guest, Derek Bowe, discuss the results of UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya! Yes, Riverside Joe had a scheduling conflict, so, from themmatakeover.com comes Derek Bowe stepping in on short notice to deliver a knockout blow!
We discuss the domination that Cyborg exerts over her opponents, the heartbreaking knockout loss of Frankie Edgar, the continued rise of Brian Ortega, and more!
We...
We discuss the domination that Cyborg exerts over her opponents, the heartbreaking knockout loss of Frankie Edgar, the continued rise of Brian Ortega, and more!
We...
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February 26, 2018 • 107 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe discuss the results of UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros, as well as UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens.
Did Cerrone end his three fight losing streak, or did Medeiros help him continue to slide into irrelevancy? How about Derrick Lewis making his return from "retirement?"
Also, what happened in the main event of Emmett vs. Stephens? Did Emmett capitalize on his knockou...
Did Cerrone end his three fight losing streak, or did Medeiros help him continue to slide into irrelevancy? How about Derrick Lewis making his return from "retirement?"
Also, what happened in the main event of Emmett vs. Stephens? Did Emmett capitalize on his knockou...
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February 18, 2018 • 66 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe are BACK, and this time they are bringing cameras with them! That's right, on this very special episode, the faces made for radio have made the transition to audio AND video! Head over to facebook.com/mma2themaxpodcast for more details!
This week, they are discussing the recent results of UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold, as well as Bellator 194 results, including the next match...
This week, they are discussing the recent results of UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold, as well as Bellator 194 results, including the next match...
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January 28, 2018 • 52 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Joe discuss the results from UFC on FOX 27: Jacare vs. Brunson. Did Brunson avenge a previous Strikeforce defeat, or did Jacare make it 2-0 over he top 10 contender? Also, how ridiculous was the judging from this event? Is North Carolina really that clueless when it comes to the sport of MMA?
Plus, we preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders event! Will Machida return to f...
Plus, we preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders event! Will Machida return to f...
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January 21, 2018 • 52 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe sit down and have a chat with #4 ranked UFC featherweight, Josh Emmett! We talk with him about his knockout upset of Ricardo Lamas, his upcoming main event with #8 ranked Jeremy Stephens, and more!
We also review the results of UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou! Does this victory make Stipe Miocic the greatest heavyweight of all time? What happens to the hype train of Francis Ngan...
We also review the results of UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou! Does this victory make Stipe Miocic the greatest heavyweight of all time? What happens to the hype train of Francis Ngan...
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January 14, 2018 • 71 mins
You get a preview! You get a preview! Everybody gets a preview!
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe preview the upcoming UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou(Cormier vs. Ozedemir), as well as Bellator 192: Rampage vs. Sonnen(Lima vs. MacDonald.)
Who do we think wins in the main events of these events? The co-main events? What about the rest of the card?
To be honest, this show goes off the rails quite a few times.
Also,...
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe preview the upcoming UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou(Cormier vs. Ozedemir), as well as Bellator 192: Rampage vs. Sonnen(Lima vs. MacDonald.)
Who do we think wins in the main events of these events? The co-main events? What about the rest of the card?
To be honest, this show goes off the rails quite a few times.
Also,...
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January 8, 2018 • 64 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Riverside Joe present their choices for the 2017 MMA award winners!
Categories include Submission of the Year, Knockout of the Year, Fight of the Year, Breakout Fighter of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, and Male Fighter of the Year!
Plus, we name who we believe will have the best 2018 in all of MMA, as well as preview next week's UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi!
And, as always, we...
Categories include Submission of the Year, Knockout of the Year, Fight of the Year, Breakout Fighter of the Year, Female Fighter of the Year, and Male Fighter of the Year!
Plus, we name who we believe will have the best 2018 in all of MMA, as well as preview next week's UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi!
And, as always, we...
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December 31, 2017 • 56 mins
On this episode of MMA 2 the MAX, Robert and Joe attempt discuss the results of UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm. In reality, this turns into the Khabib Nurmagomedov Hour as they spend most of their time discussing the Khabib victory, as well as what's next for the undefeated lightweight fighter.
They also discuss some recent Rizin FC results, as well as the thought of BJ Penn booking yet another fight. Should BJ retire(he's 0-5-1 in his la...
They also discuss some recent Rizin FC results, as well as the thought of BJ Penn booking yet another fight. Should BJ retire(he's 0-5-1 in his la...
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