MMA MATH

MMA MATH

MMA MATH is a weekly Podcast featuring real fighters, real fights and real discussions with former Featherweight Bellator Champion of the World and former Bantamweight UFC Title Challenger, Joe Soto.

Episodes

September 8, 2019 13 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto look into bad matchups, and why blowouts and uncompetitive fights happen at the top of the divisions. Plus, a look at the Cowboy perspective, as well as the Gaethje point of view will be looked into. The key elements for this fight including pressure tactics and how to stop them, as well as Cowboys game and how he can use it to defeat the Gaethje machine will be...

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In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto look into the destination for UFC 242, Abu Dabhi, and why it matters. Plus, a closer look will be taken at the Khabib and Dustin fighter perspectives, the baggage, and the legitimacy of the belts. The central and key areas of this fight will also be explored.

UFC 242 takes place on Saturday September 7, 2019. This event will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab ...

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August 25, 2019 16 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto explore the UFC Rankings, who’s involved, and why it matters. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at women in MMA, their rise, their standing and their outlook. The fight between the 6th ranked Weili Zhang and the women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade, will also be explored.

UFC Fight Night takes place on Saturday August 31, 2019. This event will be held in ...

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August 18, 2019 19 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto explore what makes ex-football players viable in MMA, what makes them contenders, and why we watch. Plus, we’ll take a closer look at how these ex-football players have fared, who’s doing well, and who didn’t do well. The redo of the Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov fight for Bellator 225 will also be explored.

Bellator 225 takes place on Saturday August 24, ...

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August 11, 2019 16 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at fighters that are bigger than the champions, and fighters who personify the fight game. The Diaz brand, and who Nate Diaz is will be explored, as well as what to expect in his fight with the former champion Anthony Pettis, and what Nate must overcome to be successful.

UFC 241 takes place on Saturday August 17, 2019. This event will be held ...

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August 4, 2019 17 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at PPV cards, and those that are not, and how it can affect the champions fighting on those cards. Retaining the belt, and how difficult it is to defend a title will be explored. Also, the fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche, does Liz have a chance, and what is it, that can give her the win.

UFC Fight Night takes place on Sat...

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For UFC Fight Night, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event fight between the number two ranked Colby Covington and the former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler. Colby is trying to regain championship status after being stripped of his interim title, and Robbie tries to get back into the win column after losing two consecutive fights.

In the Aftermath, the Jon Jones – Thiago San...

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July 22, 2019 18 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at the path of redemption. For the UFC 240 card, the main and co-main events are both headlined by fighters that are coming off big losses. Max will be defending his title after losing to Dustin Poirier, and Cyborg will attempt to win again after a devastating loss to Amanda Nunes. The significance of these losses, what they mean, how they a...

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July 16, 2019 19 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at International Fight Week. Both the fan and fighter perspectives will be explored, including the weigh-ins, the UFC Hall of Fame, and the T-Mobile arena experience. Earthquakes, TV omissions and the knockout of Ben Askren will also be discussed.

International Fight week took place in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 3 to July 7, 2019.

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July 7, 2019 18 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at what it takes to make a comeback. With Urijah Faber coming back from retirement, we’ll look at why someone like Urijah, who seems financially comfortable, puts the gloves back on and tries to resurrect his career. We’ll also look at the difficulties in juggling a fighting career with being a parent, and how Julianna who took time off to bec...

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For UFC 239, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event fight between the light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, and the number two ranked challenger, Thiago Santos. Jon will try to defend his belt and continue with his dominant ways at 205 pounds. Thiago is currently on a three fight knockout streak, and is trying to extend that streak by being the first to stop a seemingly unbeatable, Jon Jones...

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For UFC 239, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event worthy fight between the number four ranked Jorge Masvidal, and the fifth-ranked Ben Askren. Jorge is trying to capitalize on his popularity after knocking out the former title challenger, Darren Till. Ben is also coming off a big win after defeating the former champion Robbie Lawler, and is trying to remain undefeated. The stakes are high...

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June 16, 2019 21 mins

In this episode, host Roberto Diaz and his co-host Joe Soto take a closer look at what it takes to become a champion. With Henry Cejudo becoming a simultaneous champion in two weight divisions in the UFC, Joe talks about how difficult it is just to become a wrestling champion, how doubt, negative attitudes and people, obstacles and hardships, and fear play a role, and how they are all part of becoming a champion. Henry’s...

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For BKFC 6, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at what Bareknuckle fighting is all about, what makes this a unique sport, and the differences and similarities in comparison to boxing and MMA. The most anticipated fight in the history of this modern era of Bareknuckle Fighting will also be explored. This fight, between the former two-division boxing champion Pauli Malignaggi and the former UFC fighter Arte...

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For UFC 238, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the most anticipated fight on this card. The former interim lightweight champion and current number two ranked Tony Ferguson will take on the number four ranked Donald Cerrone. Tony is trying to keep his contender status, trying to secure a possible matchup with the current champion, and Donald is trying to make his case for another championship title sho...

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For UFC 238, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event between the current flyweight champion Henry Cejudo, and the number two ranked bantamweight contender Marlon Moraes. Henry is moving up 10 pounds to try to become a double champion, and Marlon Moraes is trying to cap off his 4 fight win streak by claiming the vacant bantamweight title.

In the Aftermath, the Donald Cerrone – Al Iaquinta fight...

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For UFC 233*, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event and main attraction of this past month. The Joe Rogan Summit is in the works, and with the addition of an undercover investigator, Conor McGregor’s conundrum is deciphered. Brendan has fun at a park and meets a former champion. Another president steps in and the time for the summit is re-scheduled. Luke Thomas is going beyond the transit...

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For UFC Fight Night, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event between the former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos, and the number 6th ranked Kevin Lee. Rafael Dos Anjos is trying to cement his ranking as a top five contender, while Kevin Lee is attempting to move up in weight, and take a stand as a competitor in the welterweight division.

In the Aftermath, the Kelvin Gastelum – Israel Ades...

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For UFC 237, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event between the defending strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, and the number one ranked contender Jessica Andrade. Rose is trying to defend her title for the second time, and Jessica is trying to capture the title for her second time.

In the Aftermath, the Max Holloway – Dustin Poirier fight is revisited. What happened to Max, a 145er vs a 155...

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For UFC Fight Night, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event between the number 4 ranked Al Iaquinta, and the 7th ranked Donald Cerrone. Al Iaquinta is trying to make the case for a rematch with the champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, while Donald Cerrone is trying to extend his win streak to three, and get a top 5 ranking.

In the Aftermath, the Justin Gaethje – Edson Barboza fight is revisited. Th...

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