Show Me The Money – UFC Sacramento
Show Me The Money podcast is BACK and this episode marks a fresh start for the show. Host Matty Betss opens by acknowledging the change: longtime regulars Gilbert Burns and Renato Moicano have stepped away from the podcast (while remaining part of the broader Home of Fight family), and the new era kicks off with UFC heavyweight Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa and veteran commentator Jason Anik joining as co-hosts. The energy is chemistry is immediately felt, with the trio settling into a good conversation around fight talk, betting insights, and personal stories.
The episode revolves around Tai’s upcoming bout and how his training and approach have evolved while living and training in Miami. The fight is set for UFC 331 on September 19th against fellow striker Robelis Despaigne.
The group also talks some recent action, including Mackenzie Dern’s performance and a detailed breakdown of Islam Makhachev’s title fight against Ian Garry, and speculates about Islam’s next potential matchups. Along with promoting some exciting new additions to Home of Fight and previewing this weekend’s UFC Sacramento card, this is Episode #1 of the new Show Me The Money era. Welcome aboard, enjoy!
Episode Talking Points:
- 00:00 INTRO
- 02:10 TALKING TAI’S NEXT FIGHT
- 05:42 HOW MATTY AND TAI MET & THEIR BLACKJACK SESSION
- 08:13 TALKING MACKENZIE DERN FIGHT
- 09:37 ISLAM V. GARRY BREAKDOWN
- 14:41 RUN NATION
- 18:30 HOW IS TAI’S NEXT FIGHT DIFFERENT?
- 24:03 TAI LIVING IN MIAMI + HARD ROCK STORY
- 26:59 DO FIGHTERS ACTUALLY WATCH FIGHTS?
- 29:41 WHAT’S NEXT FOR ISLAM?
- 31:20 WOULD TAI BE INTERESTED FIGHTING OUT OF THE UFC?
- 37:42 WHAT’S IT LIKE TRAINING IN AMERICA NOW?
- 39:28 DIN THOMAS APOLOGY
- 43:33 THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION IS ON TOP
- 44:35 WHAT’S MATTY’S PROCESS LIKE AHEAD OF A CARD?
- 46:32 ANIK’S MAIN EVENT PICK THIS WEEKEND
- 48:11 RDR V. DOLIDZE
- 56:02 AMAZING RACE STORY
- 57:59 BETTING ON MMA
- 1:04:06 PRATES OR MORALES?
- 1:13:09 SPIVAC V. PETRINO
- 1:14:08 UFC 331 PREVIEW
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