Verbal Tap Mma Comedy Podcast

This week stars with a recap of UFC Fight Night Cyborg vs. Lansberg and Rizin FF 2. Then the guys nerd out with leg lock specialist and EBI standout Josh Hayden. Join in as Josh discusses his leg lock system, how he trains, and what's next for the grappling star. Listen in, this podcast is a blast.

Raf and Kevin start the show with a round up of the things you missed in the Grappling call out community this week. A lot of Gordon Ryan call outs with a few bizarre twists. Check out this episode, the guys cover Gordon Ryan vs. Claudio, Keenan out of EBI8, Vinny in EBI8, Gordon vs. Mike Perez, Grappling Industries, and finally a live Garry Tonon vs. DJ Jackson viewing. In an after thought, Raf watched the UFC and will update you about that. Listen in, fun podcast.

First up this weekend was UFC 203 in Ohio, there was an elevator incident. Then EBI8 stole the weekend with an unbelievable event. Check out this week when Mike Stallings returns to face Kevin in Over/Under Kevin. Topics covered this week: EBI8, Gordon Ryan is awesome, Josh Hayden is awesome, EBI9 Keenan, UFC 203, Miocic, CM Punk, Ohio, and Drew Dober. Tune in.

Raf was awake for UFC Fight Night Germany Barnett vs. Arlovski and has all the important details. Then, Mike Stallings from Heel Section stops by to play Over/Under Kevin UFC 203. The crew debates: UFC 205, CM Punk, Overreem vs. Miocic, Ohio as a State, Verdum vs. Browne, Faber, Gall, Andrade vs. Calderwood, and which Magalhaes is that? Listen in, fun podcast.

The fight between Maia and Condit was outstanding. Join in as the guys nerd out about IBJJF Masters Worlds, UFC Fight Night Carlos Condit vs. Demian Maia, Showtime Pettis, VanZant, and the epic saga of Joe Lauzon vs. Jim Miller. Plus, you'll never be able to guess which Canadian Bellator fighter joins us up top for some Hot Fire.

The show opens with some WWE Summer Slam updates, including a special Brock Lesnar ending breakdown. Then, Raf and Kevin dig deep into UFC 202 with the rumors, the fights, the finishes, and the Diaz insight. Listen in, topics include: Brock Lesnar stealing MMA Fans with MMA moves, Rumble Johnson, Johnson vs. D.C., McGregor vs. Diaz, the Decision, Diaz vs. Danis, the Round by Round, the Post Diaz, Weed Pens, Donald Cerrone, and what is Dana on.

The greatest submission only event no-time limit fight just took place (this from Kevin's recency bias). The guys discuss Gordon Ryan's amazing submission victory over Keenan Cornelius and if you want more head over to RafEsparza.com (Raf wrote about it). Rob Ingram stops by from McDojo Life to play Over/Under Kevin UFC 202 against Kevin. If you know anything about Rob, you'll want to listen in. If you don't.....give it 5 mins.

This podcast runs deep with monologue jokes that will take you on a journey. The guys talk: Bisping vs. Hendo, Conor McGregor vs. WWE, Nate Diaz, UFC Fight Night, and Travis Conley wins Fight to Win Pro. Listen in, this podcast has America.

10th Planet Decatur, Alabama's own Brandon Mccaghren joins the guys for the entire podcast. They talk: UFC 201, Leglock Academy, Fight to Win Pro, and Jiu-JItsu. Listen in, Brandon is a blast.

The guys trained for over 15 hours together, listen in as they recap the LA jiu-jitsu quest, UFC Fight Night 20, Fight to Win Pro 8, David Rickles, and all things jiu-jitsu.

Listen in as the guys bring on Dana White to discuss the UFC Sale, Brock Lesnar, and speaking at the Republican National Convention. Yes, he really is. Then they turn to grappling, listen in, this podcast is fun. Topics: Metamoris 7, EBI 7, Brock Lesnar, Dana White, and Fight to Win Pro Lovato vs. Cyborg.

It happened and Verbal Tap has Garry "The Lion Killer" Tonon back to talk smack and who won Over / Under Kevin UFC 200. The guys breakdown all the fights and talk a little Metamoris 7 Ralek vs. Garry. Listen in, this podcast has everything.

The guys open up with thoughts about Enson Inoue. Then, there is no one better to celebrate a landmark event with, tune in as Garry Tonon talks about his fight against Ralek and joins us for Over/Under Kevin UFC 200. Garry is the most exciting grappler on the planet for a reason, he knows how to compete. Tune in.

Kevin is headed to LA, hear how Raf found out. Valerie Worthington is the guest this week, she wrote a book entitled "How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Road Trip Jump-Started My Search for a Fulfilling Life." She's amazing, the book is remarkable, and you should buy it and listen to this podcast. Listen in, we love you.

Raf got cut on his face. Then the guys talk: Inside BJJ, UFC For Sale, GSP vs. BJ Penn, CM Punk UFC 203 probably, and Anderson Silva calls out Michael Bisping. Listen in, the debate is amazing.

We talk about Lebron James, The Cavs winning, the Orange County Rescue Mission open mat, Budo Videos, Fight to Win Pro 6, World Series of Fighting, Bellator, UFC Comedy, UFC News, Canada, GSP, Dana White, and the UFC being for Sale.

Dan Miller is amazing, he's fought everyone Sonnen, Bisping, Maia, and his bother. Tune in as he talks about his upcoming fight against Jeff Monson on July 23rd with Pro-Jitsu (www.pro-jitsu.com). This podcast is an absolute UFC / Grappling Nerd's dream.

This podcast gets deep fast in a great direction. First, Raf was at Worlds, Kevin saw the last day, John Evans was commentating, and you've heard enough. Join us for: IBJJF Worlds 16, Ariel Helwani's Lifetime ban, free speech, Rogan's Response, UFC 199 with Vernon Kirk, UFC Comedy, Bisping, Over/Under Kevin, and all the places Raf trained. Join in.

This podcast starts off delightful, it takes a mild dip to call out warfare, then it rises again triumphantly. Join the guys this week as they: Interview BJ Penn, Talk smack on Inside BJJ Something, Play Over / Under Kevin UFC 199 with the awesome Vernon Kirk. Tune in, this is for the ages.

If you didn't see it, go to BJJ Breakdown on youtube and watch their amazing invitational from yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD-kslwYp4Y - we'll wait. Thanks as always for joining us, we love you.