MightyCast w/ Demetrious Johnson

I AM DEATH SENTENCE! On the latest episode of 'MightyCast" w/ Demetrious Johnson, DJ welcomes StreetBeefs LEGEND, the ICON 'Death Sentence'! 0:00 Intro   1:04 PrizePicks! CODE MIGHTYCAST   1:47 Death sentence is Here!    3:04 Death Sentence FLEXES on Us?   3:34 Welcome Death Sentence!   4:23 Why Does Mr. Death Only Need 2 Seconds to KILL?!   5:40 Mr. Death has ALWAYS Been a Warrior   6:26 Who Inspired Mr. Death to Be a Fighter?!   8:16 Mr. Death’s Rocky Style Training Routine (Cardio King)   8:59 Where Mr. Death Got His LETHAL Moveset   9:30 Better Help! CODE MIGHTYCAST!   11:43 Mr. Death is FINALLY Training at a Dojo…   12:34 Mr Death’s First Fight BREAKDOWN (Shocking Loss)   13:06 Mr. Death’s Favorite Fighters   14:09 Why Mr. Death FLYS Across the Void   15:09 Mr. Death was SHOCKED By the Power of Wrestling   17:22 Mr. Death’s Opponents are TERRIFIED of His Striking…   19:17 Anime Fighters NEVER Grapple    20:38 VIIA Hemp CODE MIGHTY   21:50 Mr. Death MASTERED This Kick (Liu Kang)   23:01 Mr. Death’s Favorite Fighters to Study   24:37 Which Batman is Mr. Death’s Favorite?    27:01 Mr. Death’s Day Job (Protector of Pizza)   28:32 Will Mr. Death Become a Pro MMA Fighter?   31:24 Death Sentence: Where Did the Name Come From?   34:34 Mr. Death’s ARCHNEMESIS White Wolf   36:00 Mr. Death is Human Too…   37:50 Mr. Death has ELITE Striking?   40:52 Why is there No Grappling in Anime?!   43:54 Mr. Death HATES This Batman Movie   46:00 Anime Inspired DJ to Fight?! 47:43 Mr. Death’s Favorite MMA Fighters   49:09 Mr. Death’s Jones vs Aspinall BREAKDOWN   56:12 Mr. Death’s Weight Class   57:29 Does Mr. Death Spar?   58:22 Why Does Mr. Death Rely on His Hands Only?   1:00:08 Why Does Everyone Love Mr. Death?   1:01:12 Mr. Death Gives DJ His Flowers    1:02:19 Where to Follow MR. Death   1:03:06 Mr. Death is Losing His Headband?!   1:04:49 Mighty Recap!   1:05:00 DJ Gave Mr. Death Advice Post Pod   1:06:22 DJ Reacts to Mr. Death’s Anime Influence   1:06:52 This Pod was For the People   1:08:20 DJ Wants the Best for Mr. Death   1:09:54 Mr. Death has ELITE Confidence   1:11:14 Mr. Death Knows MMA!   1:14:16 WILL DJ TRAIN MR. DEATH?! (We Need Your Help…)   1:17:12 Mr. Death is BIGGER Than Most MMA Fighters?! Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)

RICH 'ACE' FRANKLIN! On the latest episode of 'MightyCast" w/ Demetrious Johnson, DJ welcomes UFC Hall of Famer & former Middleweight Champion Rich "Ace" Franklin! Timecodes 0:00 Intro 1:18 Welcome Rich Franklin! 2:50 Rich was a math teacher?! 4:38 How did Rich get into MMA? 10:20 DOORDASH: USE CODE MIGHTY2024 12:18 "I started training when I was 17..." 15:25 The Golden Era of MMA 25:45 Winning the UFC Middleweight title 26:45 How did life change after winning UFC title? 34:55 World champion diet 35:55 Sparring with DJ 39:38 Transitioning to ONE Championship 43:10 Differences between ONE Championship & UFC 49:40 Weigh cutting in ONE Championship 52:31 Rich's weight cutting process 59:04 Fights to look forward to in 2025 1:05:57 Why did Rich Franklin retire? 1:09:11 Fighting Prime Anderson Silva 1:11:13 Fighting Ken Shamrock 1:12:45 No Ducking in my day! 1:14:55 Thoughts on UFC lawsuit 1:19:21 Thank you Rich! 1:20:02 MIGHTY RECAP! 1:26:30 Sports Movies STINK! 1:29:44 Franklin's INSANE quality of opponents 1:34:55 Is Dan Henderson... BLACK?! Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)

JOAQUIN BUCKLEY IS HERE! On the latest episode of 'MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson welcomes "New Mansa" Joaquin Buckley ahead of his main event vs Colby Covington at UFC Fight Night Tampa! 0:00 Intro   0:55 Welcome Joaquin Buckley   0:52 Welcome Joaquin Buckley   2:01 BUCKLEY FOUGHT 4 TIMES THIS YEAR?!   2:41 Why Did Buckley Drop Down to 170?   3:28 Buckley Only Cut 5 lbs at 185?!   5:17 Why Did Buckley Fight at 185?   10:43 Buckley Worked a Job While Fighting Before UFC   13:37 The Harsh Reality of Being a Pro Fighter   15:46 1st Phorm!   16:15 True Classic TRUECLASSIC.COM/MIGHTY   17:36 VIIA Hemp CODE MIGHTY   19:12 Buckley had to GRIND to Get to the UFC   19:38 Buckley vs Wonderboy BREAKDOWN   21:59 Buckley Studied All of Wonderboy’s YouTube Vids 😂   23:36 DJ Studies His Opponent’s Instagram Videos   24:53 Buckley’s Athletic Background   27:19 Buckley LOVES Working Out   28:07 Buckley’s VIRAL Spinning Back Kick   33:12 People Sleep on Buckley’s Fight IQ   34:41 Buckley Unique Fight Camp/Training Routine   40:32 DJ and Buckley’s Advice for Their Younger Self   42:40 Buckley’s Advice for Young Fighters   45:44 Buckley’s Brother Cornered Him?!   48:45 Do Fighters Need Good Cornermen?   50:28 How Buckley Spent His First Bonus On   52:03 Buckley has an ELITE Team   55:36 Buckley CALLS OUT Usman?!   59:46 Covington vs Buckley BREAKDOWN 1:00:00 Buckley Found Out He was Fighting Colby on Twitter?   1:08:18 Colby Ducked Buckley to Spar Back in the Day?!   1:11:14 Covington vs Buckley BREAKDOWN Pt. 2   1:12:25 Where to Follow Buckley!   1:13:08 MightyRecap!   1:13:22 Covington is a GREAT Fight for Buckley?   1:14:48 DJ and Buckley Linked in St. Louis   1:15:41 Buckley Trains Like DJ?   1:17:46 Bruno Silva has a HUGE Fight This Weekend!   1:20:15 What is Better a Small Gym or Big Gym?   1:22:20 Colby vs Buckley Will Be a Banger   1:23:32 Chael Will Always Be the BEST Character   1:25:15 Shoutout 1st Phorm! Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)

On the latest episode of 'MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson welcomes former UFC middlweight champion, Chris Weidman! 0:00 Intro   0:59 PrizePicks!   1:45 Welcome Chris Weidman!   3:08 Weidman’s had 30 Surgeries?!    5:26 DJ and Weidman Talk Retirement   8:21 Weidman has Suffered MAJOR Injuries Since High School?!   12:20 Bowlero! LINK IN BIO!   13:34 Weidman’s Awful Leg Break   20:00 Weidman’s BRUTAL Recovery   23:53 DJ Broke His Leg in a Fight   25:26 When Will Weidman Retire?   26:59 Weidman’s Transition from Wrestling to MMA   30:56 Weidman’s First Professional Fight   32:18 Weidman Competed at ADCC vs Galvao   38:36 Matt Hume Tore His ACL at ADCC   40:16 Leg Locks are SCARY…   42:12 Weidman Trained with Gordon Ryan   43:03 Mikey Musumeci is a PROBLEM…   44:03 Steroids is a HUGE Advantage   48:57 DJ’s Body is Still Very Healthy   50:41 UFC Lawsuit Checks Discussion   54:35 Should Fighters Be Paid for Last Minute Pull Outs?!   57:22 PFL and One are No Match for the UFC…   58:02 Should Fighters Be Paid for Last Minute Pull Outs?! PT 2   1:01:03 MMA Free Agency is VERY Scary Right Now   1:02:40 DJ’s Biggest Beef with the UFC   1:05:10 Will the UFC Pay like Other Major Sports?   1:05:41 It is HARD to Get Fights Outside the UFC   1:06:54 Weidman is Happy with His Pay?   1:07:30 What Would DJ and Chris Do if They Didn’t Fight?   1:09:12 Weidman vs. Erik Anders BREAKDOWN   1:10:35 Weidman Likes Cutting Weight?   1:13:32 Why Fighters Retire Too Late   1:14:31 NoGi Grappling is Blowing Up   1:15:03 Should Athletes Have Camp Away From Their Kids?   1:17:26 Silva vs Weidman 1 BREAKDOWN   1:21:46 Where to Follow Weidman   1:23:30 Weidman Gives DJ His Flowers   1:23:54 DJ/Weidman’s Brains Got Better After Fighting?   1:28:52 YOU’RE STILL MY BOY   1:30:03 MIGHTY RECAP   1:30:13 Weidman is a Hard-Working Good Dude   1:32:37 Weidman Broke Michael’s Heart?!   1:33:50 Silva vs Weidman Reaction   1:34:50 Rockhold vs Weidman BREAKDOWN   1:35:17 Anders vs Weidman BREAKDOWN   1:36:16 Opponent Pull Outs Need to Be Paid?   1:40:10 Aljo on the Prelims?!/310 is STACKED   1:42:39 Gane vs Volkov BREAKDOWN/Winner vs Aspinall?!   1:44:15 How Many Buys Will UFC 310 Do?/How PPV Points Work Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)

WHO WON THE TRADE? On the latest episode of 'MightyCast', DJ is joined by the man he was traded for, 'Funky' Ben Askren! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:47 Welcome Ben Askren! 1:07 Askren Changed DJ’s Life! 1:57 Full Story of the Askren DJ Trade 7:01 Who Came Up with the Trade Idea? 8:46 UFC Got ROBBED in the Trade? 10:32 DJ Wants to Box Pacquiao?! 12:14 Factor! CODE: MIGHTYFIFTY 13:26 Hexclad! CODE: MIGHTY 14:23 Will Askren Compete in BJJ? 15:34 Why DJ Competes in Gi over Nogi 17:04 DJ Trained with the Ruotolo Brothers 19:55 Askren Hates that Russians were BANNED from the Olympics 21:22 Pro BJJ and Wrestling Leagues are the Future? 22:33 Askren’s Athletic Background 23:01 When Askren Went All-In on Wrestling 24:36 2x College National Champ and Olympics 25:23 Askren’s First Pro Fights 27:26 Askren had ZERO Amateur Fights?! 29:10 Askren’s ELITE Bellator Run 30:05 The Best Base for MMA 30:37 Debating One FC’s Hydration Test Weigh-Ins 34:30 How to Stop Fighters from Missing Weight 38:37 Robbie Lawler vs Askren BREAKDOWN 40:08 Masvidal vs Askren BREAKDOWN 40:37 Damian Maia vs Askren BREAKDOWN 41:50 Why Askren Retired 43:59 Who Got the Better Trade One or UFC?! 46:06 Whose Idea Was the Trade? 46:46 Why DJ Didn’t Fight Dillashaw 48:08 The BIG Problem with MMA 48:53 Why DJ Wanted to Leave the UFC 51:11 The BIG Problem with MMA Pt. 2 53:00 Ben vs Jake Paul BREAKDOWN 57:14 Ben Made More in Boxing than MMA?! 59:19 Ben LOVES Bitcoin 1:10:58 DJ is Jealous of Ben’s Hair… 1:12:03 1ST PHORM! 1stphorm.com/mightycast 1:13:33 Mighty Recap! 1:13:46 Ben Askren is SO Smart 1:14:00 Wrestling Culture is Hardcore 1:15:37 The One/UFC Trade Who Thought of It? 1:17:52 Ben Askren was a BEAST 1:20:03 We Need CJI for Wrestling 1:20:25 Deep Dive into Ben’s Record 1:23:11 DJ’s Favorite Investments 1:25:08 UFC Messed Up with the Trade… 1:28:11 Who Should UFC and One Trade TODAY?! Produced/edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter)

MMA GURU IS BACK! On the latest episode of "MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson is joined by the one & only MMA Guru to recap UFC 309, Jones vs Aspinall, & more! Timestamps Timestamps 0:00 Intro   0:52 PrizePicks CODE MIGHTYCAST!   1:32 Welcome MMA Guru!   2:31 MMA Guru is an ELITE Detective   3:54 Jones vs Stipe REACTION   6:24 Guru is Happy Jones Didn’t Fight Aspinall?   9:31 DoorDash CODE MIGHTY 2024!   10:28 VIIA HEMP CODE MIGHTY!   11:45 Stipe’s Performance Against Jones   12:32 Is Jones Ducking Aspinall?   16:46 Why Does Dana Glaze Jon SO Much?   18:00 Jon HAS TO Fight Aspinall Next?   22:07 The Heavyweight Division is BAD…   24:54 Guru’s HOT TAKE on Jones Positive Steroid Tests   26:30 What to Do if Jones Won’t Fight Aspinall   27:16 Rico Verhoeven to the UFC?!   29:17 Guru’s HOT TAKE on Jones Positive Steroid Tests PT. 2   31:19 DJ’s Take on Jon’s Positive Steroid Tests   33:50 Who is Guru’s GOAT of MMA   35:35 Deep Dive into Jones’ Positive Tests   37:13 UFC Stars Failing Drug Tests   44:24 Fans Forget Fighters Used to be JUICED UP…   48:06 UFC Stars Failing Drug Tests PT. 2   52:05 The UFC is Going After Guru?   54:26 The Secret to Guru’s YouTube Success   54:58 Oliveira vs Chandler BREAKDOWN   56:23 Chandler Cheated Against Charles?!   58:20 Chandler vs McGregor BREAKDOWN   58:41 Chandler’s NEW Fight Style   1:02:16 Who is Next for Oliveira/Chandler?   1:07:53 Chandler vs Holloway Next?!   1:08:26 Tyson vs Paul/Till vs Fury REACTION   1:09:38 Jake Needs to Fight a REAL Opponent…   1:12:05 Where to Follow Guru(He’s a Decent Guy)   1:13:29 MightyRecap!   1:13:40 DJ’s Reaction to Jon’s Failed Tests   1:14:55 What DJ Wants Next for Jones/Pereira/Aspinall   1:21:02 What Deems a Fighter as “The Goat”   1:24:56 Will Jones vs Aspinall Happen? Produced/Edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG) ⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST If you're +21, try VIIA Hemp today and use code MIGHTY to save 15% https://bit.ly/viiamighty ⚡️ 1st Phorm: Check out 1st Phorm at https://1stphorm.com/mightycast ★ Merch: https://shopmighty.com ♦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mightymouse/ ♦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty/ ♦ Discord: https://discord.gg/mightysquad ♦ My Quantum Bars: https://quantumsquares.com/ Promo Code: MIGHTYGAMING10 ♦ My Cold Therapy: https://icebarrel.com/ Promo Code: MIGHTY

MICHAEL CHANDLER IS BACK! On the latest episode of "MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson is joined by the one & only "Iron" Michael Chander ahead of his UFC 309 co-main event vs Charles Oliveira! ⚡️ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/MIGHTY ! #trueclassicpod ⚡️ Go to BetterHelp.com/MIGHTYCAST to save 10% on your first month! ⚡️ PrizePicks: Sign up with code "MIGHTYCAST" to play $5 and WIN $50 INSTANTLY https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/MIGHTYCAST Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:03 PrizePicks! 1:52 Welcome Michael Chandler! 2:16 Chandler has a Skin Care Routine?! (DJ’s Secret Skincare) 4:24 Chandler vs Eddie Alvarez was a BANGER 7:30 Chandler’s was VERY Active Before McGregor 9:22 Why Did Chandler Leave Bellator? 11:51 Better Help! 13:17 True Classic Tees! 16:17 Taking 2 Years Off Waiting for McGregor 21:55 Will Conor McGregor Ever Fight Again? 24:22 2 Years Off Helped Chandler? 26:44 Chandler’s UNIQUE Strength and Conditioning Routine 33:48 Why Does Chandler Get Tired in Fights? 37:21 Chandler’s Legendary Work Ethic 42:39 Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren Changed Chandler’s Life 46:46 The KEY to DJ and Chandler’s MMA Success 47:50 Chandler Told Paddy to Stop Getting Fat? 50:38 How to Create a Strong Work Ethic in Your Kids 54:23 How to Handle Losses 56:06 Chandler vs Charles Oliveira 2 BREAKDOWN 1:01:08 Chandler’s Alter Ego 1:03:09 Chandler’s Tequila Company 1:06:32 DJ’s Experience with Edibles 1:10:08 Shoutout 1st Phorm! 1:10:38 Chandler’s Thoughts on Bo Nickal 1:12:46 Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic BREAKDOWN 1:14:05 Chandler’s Nutrition Plan 1:16:23 Chandler has Competed at 155 for 20 YEARS… 1:17:05 How to Support Chandler 1:17:47 Ariel Helwani Set Up the Pod?! 1:18:47 DJ Praises Chandler 1:20:23 Mighty Recap! 1:21:02 DJ Reacts to Chandler's Time Off 1:23:09 Chandler Gets WAY Too Much Hate 1:29:34 McGregor's Anti-Wrestling Comments REACTION 1:31:33 Thoughts on UFC 309 1:32:42 DJ Doesn't Need to See Aspinall vs Jones? 1:35:52 Ranking the MMA Heavyweight Champs (Ngannou, Aspinall, and Jones) 1:37:21 Jones is Not One of the BEST Heavyweights Ever? Produced/Edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)

Bo Nickal, a three-time NCAA wrestling champion and rising UFC star, shares insights on transitioning from wrestling to MMA. He discusses his unique training and recovery routines, highlighting the importance of strategy in the octagon. Bo breaks down the upcoming Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight, emphasizing the value of intelligence in fighting. He also reflects on his journey, including coaching dynamics with his dad and having only one pro fight before the UFC. The conversation offers a glimpse into his aspirations and the challenges of being a new father.

THE ASSASSIN BABY! On the latest episode of "MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson is joined by former UFC flyweight champion, "The Assassin Baby" Brandon Moreno! 0:00 Intro 1:01 Mighty and Brandon Bond Over Parenting 3:36 How Brandon Got His Nickname “The Assassin Baby” 5:00 Brandon’s Intro into MMA 9:13 Brandon’s First MMA Fights (Fighting at 12) 13:02 Brandon’s First Pro Fight at 17 14:02 Brandon’s Amateur Fighting Career 14:58 Why Brandon is SO Good at Fighting 16:20 Brandon Got Kicked Out of High School 18:14 When Brandon Went All in on Fighting 19:49 Getting Selected for the UFC Development Program 22:19 Becoming a Regional MMA Champion 24:22 Working for his Parent’s Pinata Business While Fighting 26:02 Going on the Ultimate Fighter (Winner Fights DJ) 28:53 Brandon’s UF Season was STACKED 30:25 Brandon’s First UFC Run 32:57 Brandon’s First UFC Fight 34:01 Brandon’s Second UFC Fight 34:58 Brandon’s Famous Champ Speech Backfired…(Released From UFC) 37:54 Did The UFC Tell Brandon 125 lbs Divison was Getting Cut?! 39:41 Getting Released by the UFC (Hard Times) 41:12 Fighting in LFA for a Title 42:35 Getting Resgined by the UFC 43:12 Fighting Deiveson for the Title(VERY Short Notice) 46:58 Deiveson vs Moreno 2 50:11 Deiveson vs Moreno 3 and 4 53:40 Why Moreno Took a Break From Fighting 56:00 DJ SOUNDS OFF on Fighters Getting Title Shots 1:01:17 Picking Fights is HARD 1:02:33 How Much Longer Will Brandon Fight? 1:04:00 What Will Brandon Do After Fighting? 1:06:14 UFC 290 was ELECTRIC For Moreno 1:09:49 Michael Gives Moreno Insight on Amir Albazi 1:10:25 Albazi and Moreno Used to Train Together 1:11:22 Will Moreno Ever Move to Up to 135? 1:12:41 Moreno’s Recovery Routine 1:13:43 Moreno vs Cejudo?! 1:16:13 Moreno Gives DJ His Flowers 1:17:06 Training with Aljo and Mikey Musumeci is a NIGHTMARE 1:19:31 Mighty Recap! 1:19:42 Moreno has Been Training FOREVER 1:21:04 Mexico LOVES Moreno 1:22:25 Moreno is SO Well Rounded 1:23:13 Amir Albazi vs Brandon Moreno BREAKDOWN 1:24:54 The Flyweight Division ALMOST Got Cut 1:27:21 Why Didn’t Moreno Fight at the Sphere?! 1:29:29 The Talent at Flyweight is Not as Strong as Other Divisions? 1:30:10 COMMENT BELOW: Should Fighters Get Title Shots Off Losses? 1:32:49 Moreno is the Face of the Flyweights Since DJ Left? Produced/Edited by Michael Wonsover (@mwonsover on IG/Twitter) Edited by Nick Pappas (@nick_pappas44 on IG)

BLESSED IS BACK!!! On the latest episode of "MightyCast", Demetrious Johnson is joined by former UFC Featherweight Champion and Current BMF champ, Max "Blessed" Holloway before he takes on Illia Topuria at UFC 308! 0:00 Intro 0:51 PrizePicks 1:46 Welcome Max Holloway! 2:49 Max Congrats DJ on Retirement 3:41 Holloway vs Gaethje BREAKDOWN 5:19 How Much Weight Did Max Put on at 155 lbs? 6:24 Will Max Responds to Ilia’s First 10 Seconds Callout 7:47 Why Does Max Point at the Middle at the End of His Fights? 8:57 Max’s Last Second Gaethje KO BREAKDOWN 11:28 Ilia Topuria vs Holloway BREAKDOWN 13:06 How Much Does Max Weigh Outside of Camp? 14:06 Max NEVER Gets Taken Down 15:04 True Classic! 16:23 Max’s Spinning Back kick vs Gaethje 21:36 Ilia is a Fan of Max?! 23:18 Ilia Topuria vs Holloway BREAKDOWN Pt. 2 25:48 Max is Sparring Again? 26:08 Max LOVES Brawling in the Pocket 27:20 When Max Beats Ilila, Double Champ Next? 28:57 Islam Makhachaev is Ducking Max?! 30:23 Max LOVES Streaming on Kick 31:13 Max Loves Gambling on Kick 32:35 Does Max’s Son Play Video Games with Him? 33:40 Raising Kids is HARD 40:00 Max’s INSANE First UFC Contract Story 41:05 Max vs McGregor BMF Fight in 2025?! 45:59 Max’s Game Plan for Topuria 46:42 Where to Follow Max 47:31 Whittaker vs Khamzat BREAKDOWN 52:21 MIGHTY RECAP! 52:36 Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway BREAKDOWN 56:24 Max’s Next Fight Will Be EPIC 56:56 Who the Boys Want to Win at UFC 308 57:32 UFC Main/Co-Main is the BEST of the Year? 59:18 DJ Take on Ilia’s Trash Talk 1:01:56 Will Ilia Take Max Down?