MMA: Gross Point Blank

October 2010

Episode 69: Interview with Daniel Cormier
Joining the show is two-time U.S. Olympian Daniel Cormier, who's in charge of Cain Velasquez's wrestling preparation at American Kickboxing Academy.

Episode 68: Interview with Erik Paulson and Javier Mendez
Interviews with Erik Paulson (co-trainer for Brock Lesnar), Javier Mendez (lead trainer for Cain Velasquez) and a preview of this weekend's UFC 121 with with the Orange County Register's Carlos Arias.

Episode 67: Interview with Jake Shields
Jake Shields discusses his UFC debut on Oct. 23 versus Martin Kampmann. Also, Josh Gross analyzes Strikeforce: Diaz-Noons 2 and this weekend's UFC 120 card in London, England.

Episode 66: Interview with KJ Noons
KJ Noons discusses his Strikeforce welterweight title shot Saturday against Nick Diaz. Also, Josh Gross breaks down the rest of the card.

Episode 65: Interview with Miguel Torres and Dr. Margaret Goodman
Reaction to WEC 51, plus an interview with Miguel Torres, who defeated Charlie Valencia by second-round submission. Also, former Nevada State Athletic Commission medical advisory board chairman Dr. Margaret Goodman speaks about PED use in MMA and how it's handled by the regulatory commissions.

September 2010

Episode 64: Interview with Cole Miller and Evan Dunham
An interview Cole Miller, who recently handed Ross Pearson his first UFC loss. Also, a chat with Evan Dunham, who fights Sean Sherk on Saturday at UFC 119.

Episode 63: Interview with Jeff Blatnick
Jeff Blatnick, early MMA rules-making pioneer, and Shine Fights CEO Devin Price join the show to discuss MMA regulation past, present and future.

August 2010

Episode 62: Interview with Chris Mannix
This week's podcast features SI's boxing writer Chris Mannix, who was in Boston for UFC 118 to watch James Toney's foray into MMA.

Episode 61: Interview with Frankie Edgar
UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar previews his title defense against B.J. Penn, and Yahoo! Sports' Kevin Iole helps dissect UFC 118.

Episode 60: Interview with Joe Ferraro
Joe Ferraro from Rogers Sportsnet discusses Ontario moving forward to allow MMA in 2011 (and the general state of MMA in Canada). Also, a preview of this week's WEC and Strikeforce cards.

Episode 59: Interview with Dominick Cruz
WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz discusses his Aug. 18 title defense against Joseph Benavidez. Also, Robert Sargent of MMARising.com helps preview the deep women's action this week, with Bellator kicking off a 115-pound tourney on Aug. 12 and Strikeforce putting on a four-woman, one-night tourney Friday on Showtime.

Episode 58: Interview with Jon Fitch and TJ De Santis
Welterweight Jon Fitch discusses his upcoming UFC 117 clash with Thiago Alves. Also, Sherdog.com's TJ De Santis helps break down the weekend's stacked card.

July 2010

Episode 57: Interview with Mark Munoz
Josh Gross talks with Mark Munoz, who fights Sunday on the UFC/Versus card against Yushin Okami.

Episode 56: Interview with Jon Jones
Jon Jones talks about his Aug. 1 fight with Vladimir Matyushenko. Also, Josh Gross discusses the Shields-to-UFC news and preview Friday's Strikeforce 135-pound women's title fight between Sarah Kaufman and Roxanne Modafferi.

Episode 55: Interview with Eddie Goldman
Veteran MMA journalist Eddie Goldman, a pioneer of early combat sports Internet radio, stops by the show to talk about a variety of topics.

Episode 54: Interview with Frank Shamrock and Randy Couture
Frank Shamrock and Randy Couture appear as guests. Shamrock discusses his career after announcing his retirement on June 26, while Couture helps preview UFC 116 and talks about his upcoming Aug. 28 fight with James Toney.