The Unified Rules of Podcast

The Unified Rules of Podcast
The Unified Rules of Podcast

We talk about past subject matters and events in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, giving MMA fans our thoughts and how we experienced them, as well as informing listeners who want to learn more about MMA.

  1. 07/03/2024

    Episode 53 - Joshua vs Ngannou & UFC 299

    Originally recorded in January, the hosts discuss the monumental combat sports weekend coming up. Tomorrow, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will box in an epic heavyweight encounter. Francis looks to continue his momentum from his October clash against Tyson Fury and forge his path in boxing. Anthony Joshua has looked great in his resurgence and aims to continue his winning streak. UFC 299 will be on Saturday and it is nothing less than stacked. Headlined by the UFC Bantamweight championship between defending champion Sean O'Malley and Marlon "Chito" Vera. This card features Dustin Poirier, Benoit Saint Denis, Gilbert Burns, Jack Della Maddalena, former Bellator fighter Michael Page, Rafael Dos Anjos, Petr Yan, debuting prospect Robelis Despaigne, and so many more. The hosts will discuss the timing of these two events and how these fights could play out, with a particular emphasis on Joshua vs Ngannou. There is a lot of excitement of what the future could hold from these events. From technique breakdowns to storylines, there is no shortage of talking points, making this a can't miss episode.

    54 min

  2. 25/01/2024

    Episode 52 - MMA Industry & Fan Commentary

    On this episode of The Unified Rules of Podcast, Eric Hamidi and Edmund Kwan analyze the landscape of the MMA industry and the fan base. There’s a certain kind of eccentricity and outrageousness that really enthralls fans and keeps them watching. The hosts will look at what has happened recently as well as the last several years to understand why that is and how we got here. They will look at past mainstream stars of the UFC, the current entertainment environment, and how the UFC’s target audience thinks. The hosts will explore how the UFC thinks they can best get people’s attention. Opinions about this matter may differ, but there is no denying a certain truth.

    30 min

  3. 06/12/2023

    Episode 51 - PFL Buys Bellator MMA

    A couple of weeks ago, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) purchased Bellator MMA. It's a significant occurrence in the industry as now there is one less US MMA promotion and PFL cements itself as a clear number 2 organization. It's a move that brings its own benefits and challenges. In this episode of The Unified Rules of Podcast, the hosts will react to the news. They will also discuss what they like about this acquisition as well as address concerns they have. What kind of future does PFL have? What routes can they take? This episode will cover all of that and more.

    52 min

  4. 11/11/2023

    Episode 50 - The Greatest Ever #20

    With the UFC’s 30th anniversary happening this weekend, the hosts of The Unified Rules of Podcast will begin their countdown of the top 20 greatest mixed martial artists in history. There have been many elite MMA fighters in the 30 year history of the sport and we will cover our collective list. This was achieved by creating our own lists and then merging them together into one. In this episode, you will learn who is ranked at number 20, their accomplishments, their career, our reasoning behind their ranking, and more. This will also serve as a good informative piece on the early days of MMA. With the knowledge that Eric Hamidi and Edmund Kwan have about MMA, this will be a very credible list that includes the accomplishments of any qualified fighter in any organization.

    55 min

  5. 27/05/2023

    Episode 49 - Francis Ngannou's New Home

    Francis Ngannou, the former UFC Heavyweight champion, has signed a truly historic deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). It is a contract that goes far beyond just fighting as it involves business ventures and executive roles as well. Perhaps, this can be an example of the type of contracts Mixed Martial Artists can get in the future. In this episode, the hosts of The Unified Rules of Podcast detail all of the components of Francis’ contract and what this could mean for himself and the PFL. The conversation expands to discussing the overall nature of the MMA industry, the financial investments PFL has, potential routes for Francis’ boxing endeavors, and much more. Listeners will get a thorough breakdown of Francis Ngannou’s contract and its implications.

    1h 24m

  6. 07/04/2023

    Episode 48 - Edmund's UFC 287 Prediction

    This Saturday, April 8th, Israel Adesanya rematches Alex Pereira for the UFC Middleweight title. Jorge Masvidal faces Gilbert Burns in the welterweight division in the co-main event. In this episode, Edmund Kwan breaks down his thoughts and predictions for the upcoming fights.

    16 min

  7. 04/04/2023

    Episode 47 - Eric Hamidi's UFC 287 Prediction

    This Saturday, Israel Adesanya looks to regain his Middleweight title when he rematches Alex Pereira in Mixed Martial Arts. This is following their headlining clash in November at UFC 281. In the first of 2 episodes, Eric Hamidi breaks down this fight in terms of what are some things to look out for, what he feels will be most crucial in this bout, and most importantly, his prediction for the fight. Eric will also give his prediction for the co-main event when Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal square off in the feature welterweight bout. UFC 287 has some pivotal fights so be sure to not miss it or this analysis.

    31 min

  8. 05/02/2023

    Episode 46 - Dana White Part 2

    In a follow up to the previous episode, the hosts of The Unified Rules of Podcast provide additional thoughts on Dana White’s current status and capacity in the MMA industry. The conversation extends further in how his actions and presence affect the consumer as well as those who make a living off of mixed martial arts. What would the implications actually be if Dana White was not the UFC President anymore? To explore this matter, the hosts use examples of change of ownership or leadership from both the entertainment industry and the NBA to illustrate how this will translate to the public, how it can be executed, and the ramifications of such change. There is also a brief wrap up on the controversies of Dana White himself in particular which in some regards extend to the UFC organization as a whole.

    1h 11m
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We talk about past subject matters and events in the world of Mixed Martial Arts, giving MMA fans our thoughts and how we experienced them, as well as informing listeners who want to learn more about MMA.

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  • Creator
    The Unified Rules of Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    54
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    Explicit
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