Puna Soriano joins Eric and Randy to discuss his homo-erotic post-fight celebrations, night terrors he gets during fight week, his move from middleweight to welterweight, and why he thinks he might be gay. Enjoy! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first deposit! - Follow 'Verse Us with Eric Nicksick' on all …

Eric Nicksick opens up on recent coaching struggles, vibe in Xtreme Couture and reaching out for advice. Plus, Eric recaps UFC Vegas 109 main event between Roman Dolidze and Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez, and previews the UFC 319 main card, including Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev. Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus ma…

UFC vet Nikolas Motta joins the show with Eric and Randy to chat about his CRAZY FOTY at UFC Baku against Naz Sadykhov, how he still hasn't been paid his bonus from that fight, partying with Bryan Battle, sparring Jose Aldo, and so much more. Enjoy! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first deposit! - Follow …

In addition to recapping UFC Abu Dhabi, Eric and Randy discuss the latest on Tim Kennedy and the stories surrounding lies about his military service, touch on Ben Askren's fight and how inspiring it is to watch him, and talk about the importance as fathers of protecting your home. Enjoy! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus…

Eric and Randy react to UFC 318 from New Orleans, Louisiana. They discuss Max Holloway's big win, who could be next for the BMF champ, Dustin Poirier's retirement + his legacy in the sport, What went wrong for Dan Ige & Daniel Zellhuber, plus preview UFC Abu Dhabi this weekend between Robert Whittaker & Reinier de Ridder. Head to MyBookie.Ag and us…

NBA Champion and Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla joins Eric and Randy to talk about life in the NBA, the price you pay after winning a championship, psychological advantages Joe searches for game to game, how MMA training allows him to build better rapport with his staff + players, plus much more. Enjoy! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSU…

Paddy Pimblett joins the show just 12 hours after his intense face off with Ilia Topuria at UFC 317. Pimblett discusses where the rivalry began, how he would beat Topuria, Charles Oliveira's performance, "Posh Boy Bellend" Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje as a potential opponent and so much more! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 5…

Claudia Gadelha joins the show to discuss her rough upbringing in Brazil, how she left home at 15 in search of a better life, early days at Novo Uniao with Jose Aldo and Renan Barao, feud with Joanna Jedrzejczyk, life after fighting, UFC BJJ and so much more. Enjoy! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first d…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy discuss the possibility of Francis Ngannou returning to UFC, what Eric actually said in his interview, Ngannou's openness to return to UFC, recap UFC 316, discuss their excitement around Amanda Nunes vs Kayla Harrison + more! #UFC #MMA #UFC316 #FrancisNgannou Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPO…

Submit your questions to the show! Luke Thomas joins the fellas to talk about the current state of MMA + Boxing, his thoughts on TKO's attempt to get into boxing, the current media landscape across sport, breaks down UFC 316 and much more! Enjoy! #MMA #UFC #UFC316 #TKO #Boxing Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on y…

Submit your questions to the show! Forrest Griffin joins Eric and Randy to discuss his rise to UFC, his favorite TUF 1 memories, going to the University of Georgia for 8 years, being a cop, old training days with Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell, the UFC PI + much more! #MMA #UFC #ForrestGriffin #TUF Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get…

Submit your questions to the show! Marquel Martin is a former UFC employee, former CAA agent, and former agent to MMA stars like Francis Ngannou, Georges St. Pierre, Yair Rodriguez, Khalil Rountree & Kevin Lee. He discusses the current state of UFC, why athletes get the short-end of the stick in MMA, his new business 3point0 Labs, and the journey w…

Submit your questions to the show! Megan Olivi and Joe Benavidez join Eric and Randy to discuss the Iconic WEC years, early UFC fights, Megan's journey in broadcast media, UFC 315 & Joe's complicated relationship with fighting today. Enjoy! #MMA #UFC #JoeBenavidez #MeganOlivi #UFC315 Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus mat…

Submit your questions to the show! Johnny Walker joins the guys to discuss how fatherhood has reshaped his mentality towards fighting, the viral clip of Anthony Smith saying he broke into his house mid-fight, growing up in Brazil, using Tinder to learn English and more! #MMA #UFC #JohnnyWalker #Tinder #AnthonySmith Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code …

Submit your questions to the show! Julian Erosa joins Eric and Randy to talk about his journey through the fight game. A 42-fight veteran who's been cut and resigned to the UFC three times, Erosa talks about resilience, perseverance and the mental toughness needed to be a fighter. He also discusses his Paddy Pimblett fight, why Bryce Mitchell makes…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, who talks about his last years in UFC, his love for women in and out of camp, his boxing stint against Jake Paul, the GFL, + much more! Oh, and he also says his rap song "I'll Beat Yo A**" was a diss track to Dana White. #TyronWoodley #UFC #MMA #DanaW…

Submit your questions to the show! Brad Tavares joins Eric Nicksick to discuss his big win last weekend over Gerald Meerschaert, how Eric and Belal Muhammad were talking crap to each other in the corners, tying Michael Bisping's all-time wins record, break down UFC 314 and much more! #MMA #UFC #BelalMuhammad #UFC314 #MichaelChandler Head to MyBooki…

Submit your questions to the show! On this episode, Eric and Randy react to the Cain Velasquez sentencing, discuss the Lebron vs Stephen A Smith saga, touch on March Madness, recap UFC Mexico City and look ahead to this weekend's APEX card. #UFC #MMA #CainVelasquez #Lebron #MarchMadness -timestamps- 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:08 My bookie Ad 0:01:39 Eric’s…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy recap Vettori vs Dolidze 2, discuss the UFC London card this weekend, talk about the pros and cons of fighting at home, and peel back the layers on a dark secret around the business of UFC. #UFC #MMA #London #DanaWhite #UFCLondon #leonedwards 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:15 Guest Intro 0:01:50 How's life been…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric Nicksick and Randy Faehnrich are joined by UFC analyst and reporter Laura Sanko, who touches on DMs with Joe Burrow, her MMA origins, calling UFC events, going full Baby Reindeer on Kevin Costner + much more! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first deposit! #UFC #JoeB…

Submit your questions to the show! Din Thomas joins Eric and Randy to discuss mentality around coaching, why fighters deserve more criticism, his love for analyzing fights + more, and we break down UFC 313. It's a hilarious, inspiring, emotional all new episode of Verse Us! Enjoy! #AlexPereira #UFC #UFC313 #MMA #DinThomas Have any guests, topics or…

Submit your questions to the show! Rising middleweight UFC prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik joins Eric Nicksick and Randy Faehnrich to discuss his big KO win at UFC Seattle, his militant upbringing, growing up with 9 brothers and sisters, the future of the middleweight division and what his plan is for his career. #UFC #MMA #EricNicksick #MansurAbdulMal…

Submit your questions to the show! In this episode, Eric Nicksick and Randy Faehnrich discuss all the fallout from UFC 312. From fight week in Australia, to Sean Strickland's performance, the Ariel Helwani interview, and all the aftermath. #SeanStrickland #UFC312 #UFC #MMA #ArielHelwani Have any guests, topics or a little bit of advice for us? Comm…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric Nicksick and co-host Brad Tavares are joined by Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby! Crosby talks about his sobriety journey, his conversations with Tom Brady & Pete Carroll, how rehab from injury is going and what he wants to see from the Raiders in 2025. Enjoy! #MaxxCrosby #Raiders #NFL #EricNicksic…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric Nicksick is joined by professional MMA fighter Kevin Lee who talks about his UFC career, some of his biggest regrets, losing his mentor Robert Follis, sparring his brother Keith Lee, fighting Chad OchoCinco and much more. Enjoy! #MMA #UFC #KevinLee #KeithLee #Khabib #EricNicksick Have any guests, topics or a …

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy discuss the fallout from referee Mark Smith's decision at UFC Apex in the Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov fight, how this isn't the first time Smith has made these decisions, recap UFC Apex and break down the main card from UFC 311 this weekend. Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% …

Submit your questions to the show! Eric Nicksick is joined by former UFC fighters turned Hollywood actors Jay Hieron & Mike Pyle. Jay & Mike discuss their journey coming up in MMA in the late 1990s & early 2000s, getting into Hollywood post fighting career, the early days of coaching at Xtreme Couture, and much more! #JayHieron #MikePyle #DenzelWas…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. They discuss moving to America, retiring from MMA, winning the belt, sparring actor Kevin James, Georgian cuisine, and how the fight with Umar Nurmagomedov is only the first fight the two will have on January 18. #MerabDvalishvili #UFC #MMA …

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by legendary trainer and former pro combat sports athlete Dewey Cooper. Dewey talks about growing up during the LA Riots, his combat career, fighting boxing, kickboxing and MMA at the same time, training Francis Ngannou, and Ngannou's last few fights, including his 'I Believe' speech befo…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by professional boxer Shane Mosley, Jr to discuss his career, the good, bad and ugly of boxing, where he sees the sport going in the future, life growing up as the son of a boxing legend and how he wants to stand on his own a part from his dad's legacy #UFC #MMA #RaySefo #Champion #EricNi…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by Ray Sefo, one of the greatest kickboxers of all-time! Ray talks growing up in New Zealand, fighting Bob Sapp on 5 days notice, battle with Mark Hunt, future of PFL and so much more! Make sure to submit your questions for the show after listening to the podcast and let us know who you'd…

Submit your questions to the show! On this episode of Verse Us with Eric Nicksick, Eric and Randy discuss the aftermath of Ngannou's win at PFL Battle of the Giants, the possibility of Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou happening, Jones vs Tom Aspinall, give out UFC 310 picks and bro out over BBQ grilling techniques! #UFC #MMA #JonJones #FrancisNgannou #…

Submit your questions to the show! Welcome to Season 2 of Verse Us with Eric Nicksick! Eric and Randy are joined by UFC legend "The Natural" Randy Couture, the first two-division champion in UFC history, the oldest fighter to ever win a world title, an actor, an Olympian and a veteran. Randy talks about his wrestling origin stories, how he fell int…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, who talks about life after becoming champion, beating Leon Edwards, facing Shavkat Rakhmonov + Kamaru Usman, and what it means to him being the first Palestinian UFC champion. #UFC #MMA #BelalMuhammad #Champion #Palestine Have any guests, topic…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by UFC lightweight contender Daniel Zellhuber and discuss his upbringing in Mexico, journey to the UFC, and what it means to be fighting at Noche UFC this weekend at The Sphere Las Vegas. #UFC #MMA #DanielZellhuber #ufc306 #ufc307 #NocheUFC #SphereLasVegas Have any guests, topics or a lit…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling to talk Sean O'Malley fight, preview UFC 306, UFC 305 recap, his thoughts on Max Holloway vs Ilia Topuria & how he stacks up in the UFC featherweight division with a win against Movsar Evloev. #UFC #MMA #AljamainSterling #ufc306 #ufc30…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy are joined by no. 1 UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland, who shares his thoughts on UFC 305, rematch with Dricus Du Plessis, Jon Jones Trojan Horse, run in with Machine Gun Kelly, what Megan Fox said when she DM'd him, and cutting weight at a Trans S*x Party in Toronto. #UFC #MMA #SeanStrickl…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric & Randy are joined by former UFC fighter and current UFC analyst Paul Felder. The boys talk weight cuts, food porn, endurance training, and preview UFC 305 | Ep. 8 Have any guests, topics or a little bit of advice for us? Comment on this video and let us know your thoughts! Follow 'Verse Us' on all social med…

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy go deep on the new College Football playoff and give their picks for the playoff, final four and national champion! Plus, we recap UFC Abu Dhabi, and Eric opens up on the "beef" between Chris Curtis and Sean Strickland at Xtreme Couture | Ep. 7 Have any guests, topics or a little bit of advice for u…

Submit your questions to the show! PFL Featherweight Kai Kamaka joins Eric and Randy to preview his featherweight semifinal fight, recap UFC 304, preview UFC Abu Dhabi, and talk most recent Olympic Games including Ilona Maher, USA's real life Captain America | Ep. 5 -Timestamps- 00:00:00 intro 00:00:41 hows camp for kai 00:02:28 how does eric deal …

Submit your questions to the show! Eric and Randy discuss Joe Biden stepping down and opting not to run for president in 2024, Kamala vs Trump, UFC 304 breakdown + picks, plus Eric confesses his love for gymnastics at the 2024 Olympics and the guys give their top 5 Olympic events | Ep. 5 Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus…

Submit your questions to the show! UFC Middleweight Brad Tavares talks about his early life in Hawaii, looks back on his 14-year UFC career, previews his fight this weekend at the UFC Apex, and how playing football lead him to professional fighting | Ep. 4 Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first deposit! - …

Submit your questions to the show! UFC Featherweight Dan Ige opens up on struggles in the fight game, why he still gets upset when people say he's from Contender Series, and how seeking help from a sports therapist has helped his career go to the next level | Ep. 3 Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first de…

Submit your questions to the show! Introducing the 'Verse Us' squad! Eric and Randy discuss their origin story, why 'Verse Us' was started, how Eric helped the Boston Celtics win the NBA title and why MMA judging is in shambles and how we can fix it. Burn The Boats! Head to MyBookie.Ag and use code 'VSUSPOD' to get a 50% bonus match on your first d…

Submit your questions to the show! UFC Featherweight Dan Ige steps into the co-main event slot at UFC 303 on FOUR HOURS NOTICE to face Diego Lopes in one of the most insane, memorable and down right craziest nights in UFC history. PLUS Eric Nicksick talks about traveling from Sioux Falls, SD to Las Vegas, NV to corner not one but two of his athlete…