MightyCast w/ Demetrious Johnson

Dominick Cruz, a former UFC bantamweight champion known for his unique footwork and insightful analysis, joins to share his journey in mixed martial arts and commentary. He discusses his decision to retire due to brutal injuries and the pressures athletes face in the competitive landscape. Cruz reflects on the challenges of commentary, the significance of true champion mindset, and even playfully calls out his former rival, Demetrious Johnson. An engaging conversation unfolds about the evolving dynamics of the UFC and insights into resilience in the ring.

Tye Ruotolo, a BJJ prodigy and ONE Championship grappler, shares insights before his MMA debut against Adrian Lee. He discusses the unique challenges of transitioning from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to MMA and the importance of grappling skills in the sport. Tye also dives into the divisive topic of steroids in BJJ, considering their implications for fairness. The conversation touches on the necessity of adaptable strategies and techniques in combat sports, ensuring that athletes remain competitive and responsive to their opponents. It's a thrilling look into the world of modern martial arts!

In a spirited debate, highly decorated grappler Mikey Musumeci and renowned competitor Craig Jones tackle the future of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. They discuss the implications of exclusive contracts, questioning their benefits and potential drawbacks. The heated conversation dives into whether UFC BJJ has taken cues from CJI and explores controversial figures like Derek Moneyberg. They also reflect on the financial landscape of the sport, the challenges posed by modern promotions, and the importance of athlete integrity in an evolving competitive environment.

Craig Jones, a BJJ entrepreneur and grappler, shares his insights ahead of the Craig Jones Invitational. He discusses his shift from gi to no-gi grappling, sparking debates about techniques like heel hooks, and critiques Mikey Musumeci's fighting style. Jones explains the unique format of CJI 2, emphasizing team-based competition and the event's free streaming to boost engagement. He also highlights financial challenges in jiu-jitsu and the need for sustainable support through initiatives like the Fair Fight Foundation. Excitement builds as he prepares for a debate with Musumeci!

Michael Venom Page, an electrifying UFC fighter known for his striking prowess, joins the conversation to discuss his upcoming clash with Jared Cannonier. He dives deep into his training routines and the weight of fighting politics in the UFC. MVP also shares exciting news about his recent marriage and his new film production company, highlighting his creative journey beyond the cage. The chat takes a thrilling turn as he analyzes the fighting styles of his rivals, including insights into Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus Du Plessis.

SHOULD THE UFC BRING BACK MOKAEV?!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes former UFC Flyweight Muhammad Mokaev on the latest edition of The "MightyCast"!Timecodes0:00 Intro1:03 PrizePicks Code: MIGHTYCAST1:54 Welcome Muhammad Mokaev2:37 Mokaev’s Next Fight3:28 Why Did the UFC Cut Mokaev?6:30 Did the UFC Try to Resign Mokaev?9:22 Mokaev Got Caught in a BRUTAL Knee Bar13:06 Mokaev’s Home Base14:08 Mokaev’s Intro into MMA17:18 Mokaev’s Extensive Amateur Career18:42 Mokaev Turned Down the DWCS?!23:05 Pantoja vs Joshua Van BREAKDOWN26:59 Mokaev and Kape Still HATE Each Other?***28:09 Mokaev has Made BIG Money Moves 34:09 Why DJ Doesn’t Like When People Stand and Bang35:59 Mokaev Didn’t Deserve to Be Cut? 37:40 Mokaev is Glad He Got Cut? 38:56 Did Mokaev Like Fighting in Karate Combat? 40:32 One and PFL Tried to Sign Mokaev?!46:27 Why Does Mokaev Want to Go Back to the UFC?48:32 Mokaev Trained with Pantoja?!49:51 Mokaev Fought in Brave WITHOUT A CONTRACT?!52:02 Mokaev Fought KILLERS at 12554:10 UFC is Not a Sport, but a Business?!56:15 Flyweight is Harder than Bantamweight?!57:01 Mokaev’s Weight Cut is BRUTAL59:27 How Mokaev Would Have Fought DJ1:01:40 Mokaev Breaks Down His Fight Style1:03:24 Mokaev Never Gameplans?!1:05:52 How to Support Mokaev!1:07:20 MightyRecap!1:07:27 Mokaev is a BEAST1:10:14 DJ Breaks Down Mokaev’s Style1:11:15 Mokaev’s Unique Martial Arts/Amateur Background1:12:16 DJ Sounds Off on the UFC1:12:52 Should the UFC Resign Mokaev? 1:13:31 DJ Loves Mokaev’s Business Skillset 1:14:04 Mokaev is on a Good Run Outside the UFC1:14:32 Mokaev Should Move to 135?!1:16:33 ⬇️ Let Us Know THIS in the Comments Boys ⬇️Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)Edited by Nick Pappas (@nicholas_pappas44 on IG)⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST⚡️1st Phorm 🇺🇸: https://1stphorm.com/mightycast

PLATINUM PERRY IS BACK!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes BKFC GOAT and Dirty Boxing Owner "Platinum" Mike Perry ahead of his BKFC return on October 11th!⚡️ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/MIGHTY! #trueclassicpod Timecodes0:00 Intro 0:53 PrizePicks! Code MIGHTYCAST1:44 Welcome Mike Perry!2:01 Mike is an Entrepreneur and Fighter4:20 The Growth of Dirty Boxing7:31 How Mike Came Up with the Dirty Boxing Ruleset11:37 Is Grappling Allowed in Dirty Boxing?14:40 Getting Dirty Boxing Rules Approved by Commissions 17:07 TrueClassic.com/MIGHTY18:21 Dirty Boxing 3 is Coming SOON!20:48 How to Watch Dirty Boxing24:13 DBX3 in MIAMI AUGUST 29th!25:05 Why is DBX in a Ring and Not a Cage?27:32 Mike and McGregor Have BEEF?!30:30 Mike vs Jake Paul BREAKDOWN33:44 Mike and McGregor Have BEEF?! PT. 237:33 Are UFC Exclusive Contracts Good? 44:38 Should Exclusive Contracts Be Banned?!49:28 How Much Money Did Mike Make Against Jake Paul? 52:12 Mike’s Next Fight in BKFC 56:07 Is Mike in the 25 Million Dollar BKFC Tournament?!1:00:00 Mike’s New Tequila Platinum Tequila!1:02:51 Mike Calls Out DJ 😂1:04:14 Where to Buy Mike’s Tequila1:07:52 Mike Reacts to McGregor Talking Trash to Him1:13:04 How to Support Mike!1:15:05 Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua BREAKDOWN1:18:35 MightyRecap!1:18:45 Mike Shows the Ali Act is Needed in MMA1:20:24 McGregor is on that GOOD Stuff…1:21:33 DJ’s Reaction to Conor’s Pics…1:24:42 Mike is an Underrated Entrepreneur 1:25:45 Which Fighter Alcohol is the Best? 1:24:33 Mike is the BKFC GOAT?!Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)Edited by Nick Pappas (@nicholas_pappas44 on IG)⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST⚡️1st Phorm 🇺🇸: https://1stphorm.com/mightycast

RDR IS HERE!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes former ONE double champ Reinier de Ridder ahead of his UFC Fight Night main event vs Robert Whittaker!⚡️ Thank you Bear for sponsoring! Click here http://bearmattress.com/mighty and use CODE: MIGHTY to get 40% off your mattress.Timecodes0:00 Intro0:49 PrizePicks Code MIGHTYCAST1:43 Welcome Reinier de Ridder!1:49 RDR is Bruised Up 😂2:20 RDR Trains at Kill Cliff in Florida5:08 RDR Intro into MMA8:19 RDR vs Bo Nickal BREAKDOWN13:29 How Does RDR Feel About UFC vs One Weight Cutting? 15:41 Bear Mattress! Bearmattress.com/mighty16:56 RDR’s Walk Around Weight17:22 Did One Championship’s Weight Cutting Rules Help?20:40 Is Weight Cutting Good?25:00 Is the New UFC Drug Testing Program Legit?27:35 How to Fix Weight Cutting34:13 RDR Asks DJ About His Cejudo Knee KO 37:45 How RDR Beat Bo Nickal38:35 RDR Asks DJ About the Clinch42:07 RDR LOVES The Clinch44:20 How RDR Schedules His Training45:00 Why RDR Left Netherlands for Florida46:56 RDR was a Full-Time Physical Therapist?!48:17 RDR Moved His Whole Family to the US49:44 RDR Asks DJ About His Smaller Gym53:30 RDR Training Philosophy 56:09 RDR’s One Championship Career57:02 RDR vs Whittaker BREAKDOWN59:14 RDR is SO Active (3 UFC Fights in 6 months)1:00:16 RDR’s Camp and Recovery Routine1:02:15 Most Fighters Fight Injured1:03:15 RDR vs Whittaker BREAKDOWN PT. 21:05:08 How to Support RDR1:06:00 MightyRecap!1:06:08 RDR was a BEAST in One Championship1:06:29 RDR is SO Active 1:08:16 Is a Big Gym or Small Gym better? 1:08:50 RDR vs Whittaker BREAKDOWN1:09:40 RDR Gambled BIG Leaving One Championship1:12:30 Why Being Active is SO Important for Fighters1:13:37 RDR was a Physical Therapist for 10 Years!1:14:08 Weight Cutting in the UFC vs One ChampionshipProduced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)Edited by Nick Pappas (@nicholas_pappas44 on IG)⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST⚡️ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/MIGHTY! #trueclassicpod ⚡️1st Phorm 🇺🇸: https://1stphorm.com/mightycast

DC IS FINALLY HERE!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes former UFC heavyweight & light heavyweight champion Daniel "DC" Cormier!⚡️ Shoutout to SUSHISAMBA for hosting 'The MightyCast'! Located in the Palazzo in Vegas, my favorite restaurant in Vegas! https://www.sushisamba.com/locations/usa/las-vegasTimecodes0:00 Intro0:57 PrizePicks Code MIGHTYCAST1:43 Shoutout SUSHISAMBA!!2:11 DJ is Going to Dagestan?4:12 DC Calls Out DJ 😂4:54 Why Did DC Go for a Second Belt at Heavyweight?7:11 When DC Knew His Career was Over9:00 Is American Wrestling a Good MMA Base? (Bo Nickal)12:19 Why Elite Wrestlers LOSE in MMA14:20 BearMattress.com/MIGHTY16:09 Why Aren’t There More Stars in the UFC?17:00 DC Give DJ His Flowers19:52 Does Size Matter (in MMA)?20:29 The Hardest Part of Being a Champ21:54 What is a Great Title Reign Today? 24:15 Can Anyone Beat Merab? 24:40 DC & DJ React to MMA Guru’s Hot Grappling Take30:15 The Secret to Khabib’s ELITE Grappling31:30 Will DC Ever Compete in the Gi?32:44 Why DC Lets His Son Play Tackle Football 36:26 Why DC Coaches His Kids39:13 The Pressure of Growing Up Under a GOAT41:13 Reclassification in Children’s Sports41:59 DC Sent His Wrestlers to Dagestan 44:10 Lots of Olympians Don’t Go to School45:58 Stipe vs Jon Jones Should Have Never Happened?47:03 Why Jones Ducked Aspinall49:45 Aspinall NEEDS the Jones Fight? 50:40 Why Jones Ducked Aspinall PT. 252:35 Jones vs DC Build Up was AMAZING54:40 There is Only 1 American UFC Champ Right Now55:52 Why it is SO Hard to Get Better as Champ57:43 How Does DC Balance All His Jobs?58:37 DC LOVES Gaming 😂1:00:23 What Did DC Spend His First and Last MMA Checks On?1:01:20 DC Doesn’t Prepare for PPV’s? 1:03:57 Why Anik, Rogan, & DC are SO Good on Commentary1:06:49 How to Support DC1:07:23 What was it Like Coaching the Ultimate Fighter? 1:09:06 The Infamous Brock Lesnar Push 1:10:28 How DJ Hit the Mighty WizBar and Moraes KO1:12:30 Why DC vs Lesnar Never Happened PT 21:13:47 Mighty Recap1:13:56 DC GRINDS 1:14:27 Guru’s Caucasus vs American Wrestling Debate1:15:54 People Sleep on DC’s Career1:18:00 Jones vs DC was an AMAZING Build Up 1:18:53 We Need More Rivalries in MMA 1:20:07 Why McGregor is Having a HARD Time…1:21:42 Why DC and Rogan are So Great at Commentary1:22:34 The Apex was GREAT During the Pandemic1:24:27 DC x MIGHTY SIGNED GLOVE GIVEAWAY!!!Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)Edited by Nick Pappas (@nicholas_pappas44 on IG)⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST⚡️ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/MIGHTY! #trueclassicpod ⚡️1st Phorm 🇺🇸: https://1stphorm.com/mightycast

VOLK IS BACK!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes back THE NEW UFC Featherweight Champion, Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski on the latest episode of "The MightyCast"!⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCASTTimecodes0:00 Intro1:08 PrizePicks Code MIGHTYCAST1:55 Welcome THE CHAMP Alexander Volkanovski!2:22 Volk vs Diego Lopes BREAKDOWN8:10 DJ Picked Lopes to Beat Volk 10:09 Does Volk Regret Taking the Islam 2/Topuria Fights12:01 How Did Volk Feel After Winning the Belt Against Lopes?14:42 How Does Volk’s Wife Feel About Him Still Fighting17:56 Why Does Volk Continue to Fight and Not Retire? 21:56 Volk’s ELITE Mindset to Battle Adversity28:31 Volk’s BRUTAL Fight Camp for Diego Lopes32:41 Volk Trains 2-4 Times A DAY34:12 How Volk Revolutionized His Training Regimen 36:47 Why So Many Fighters Fight Injured40:35 Recovering from Injuries is Getting WAY Easier43:36 Volk’s Opinion on Steroids in MMA46:23 Do Steroids Make a Big Difference in BJJ?49:51 Who Does Volk Want Next? (Movsar, Yair, Pico?)55:06 The UFC Rankings are Awful…59:18 Who Does Volk Want Next? PT. 21:00:57 Volk’s Walkaround Weight1:02:07 When Will Volk Retire?1:07:27 Volk Asks DJ About Retirement1:11:02 DJ’s Biggest Regret from His Fighting Career1:15:55 Why Volk Took the Islam 2 Fight on 11 Days’ Notice1:18:38 What Concussion was Worse: Topuria or Islam?1:19:12 Volk’s Bad Fight Camp for the Topuria Fight1:21:17 When Should Champs Be Able to Go For a 2nd Belt1:24:39 Can You Fail a Drug Test & Be a GOAT? (Jon Jones)1:28:12 How Volk Spent his First Fighting Paycheck1:28:58 How Volk Spent his Lopes Check1:29:33 Volk’s SICK Farm 1:32:34 Where to Support Volk1:33:14 VOLK AND DJ SIGNED GLOVE GIVEAWAY!! 1:35:45 MightyRecap!1:36:00 Volk vs Lopes BREAKDOWN1:36:39 The UFC Rankings are AWFUL1:38:19 Volk is a TRUE Martial Artist 1:39:19 Mighty Journey Australia?! 1:40:13 Volk is the Featherweight GOAT?1:40:43 Who Do the Boys Want Next for Volk?1:43:42 VOLK AND DJ SIGNED GLOVE GIVEAWAY!!Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)⚡️ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/MIGHTY! #trueclassicpod ⚡️1st Phorm 🇺🇸: https://1stphorm.com/mightycast