The Overdogs Podcast

Dominick Cruz joins the Overdogs Podcast to break down everything from the massive "White House Card" spectacle to the technical blueprint of how elite fighters think. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion doesn't hold back on why top-tier boxers get destroyed when crossing over to MMA, his precise analytical breakdown of Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, and what it truly takes to have a Hall of Fame mentality.

If you want to understand the fight game at the highest level, this masterclass from the blueprint himself is a must-watch.

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Intro: 0:00
Dominick Cruz Joins the Show: 0:11
The State of the Bantamweight Division: 0:48
Song Yadong’s Guillotine Win Over Figueiredo: 2:10
Who’s Next in the Bantamweight Title Picture?: 3:35
Ad Break: 5:41
Merab’s Broken Nose & Fighting Through Injuries: 7:29
Why RAF Is Great for MMA Fighters and Wrestlers: 12:03
Would Dominic Cruz Compete in Wrestling or Grappling?: 13:51
Cruz on Transitioning From Fighter to Commentator: 15:36
Blinders, Boundaries, and Balancing Life With Fighting: 20:39
Colby Covington vs Chris Weidman in RAF: 22:00
Ben Askren Competing After a Lung Transplant: 23:46
Who Won the Ben Askren–Mighty Mouse Trade?: 27:32
Tom Aspinall Asking for a UFC Release: 30:11
MMA Fighters Crossing Over Into Boxing: 33:10
The New Heavyweight Division & Rising Prospects: 36:47
Breaking Down the White House UFC Card: 40:06
Could the White House Card Beat Netflix Viewership?: 41:14
Behind the Scenes of the White House Event: 47:00
Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje Breakdown: 49:10
Is Fight Analysis Learned or Natural?: 53:50
Michael Chandler vs Ruffy Breakdown: 55:56
UFC 5, Gaming, and Fighters on Twitch: 1:03:16
UFC Performance Institutes & Cross-Training: 1:04:50
Dominick Cruz on Becoming a First Ballot Hall of Famer: 1:07:52
Which Fighters Study Dominic Cruz’s Style?: 1:12:18
Fair or Foul? Wrestling Clip Reaction: 1:15:02
Darren Till KO & Bare Knuckle Breakdown: 1:18:07
Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway Rematch Talk: 1:21:07
Would Dominic Cruz Coach Fighters?: 1:26:27
Final Sports Talk, Fitness, and Closing Thoughts: 1:29:22
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Joaquin Buckley returns to the Overdogs Podcast to unpack the aftermath of his war against Sean Brady and tackle the latest combat sports controversies. Buckley shares his raw perspective on the fight, analyzing what went wrong on the canvas, addressing the wrestling narrative, and revealing how he is fixing his mistakes for his next camp.

UFC superstar King Green drops in with zero filter to break down his training philosophy and extend a massive training offer to level up Buckley's takedown defense. Green also pulls back the curtain on fighter pay, revealing how the UFC compensated his last fight bonus with personalized gear instead of cash, and where he stands in the historic race against Justin Gaethje's bonus record.

Later, the crew analyzes the heavyweight landscape, debating the rumored Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane clash and Derrick Lewis's next move. They also react to the controversial finish of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven fight, debating whether the referee saved boxing from a massive upset. Finally, King Green shares the chaotic reality of his side business as a strip club owner, detailing the everyday drama of running the operation.

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In this explosive episode of the Overdogs Podcast, the King of Violence Mike Perry sits down with Alex "The Terrible", the most feared frontman in heavy metal. This isn't just a music interview—it’s a raw conversation about the transition from the stage to the BKFC squared circle and the mindset required to stay at the top of the food chain.Alex breaks down the reality of his life in the USA, his experiences with the Russian government, and the viral footage of him wrestling 600lb brown bears. The guys also dive into the technical adjustments of bare-knuckle fighting, the discipline of his youth, and how fatherhood has changed his perspective on legacy and violence.
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In this episode of the Overdogs Podcast, Mike Perry sits down with UFC Welterweight Joaquin Buckley for a raw conversation on his upcoming fight against Sean Brady. Buckley doesn't mince words, breaking down why he believes Brady breaks under pressure and why he’s a stylistic nightmare for the top-ranked wrestler.

Buckley also dives into the "business move" behind recent UFC matchups, his viral idea for an Open-Weight BMF Tournament, and the lesson every fighter should learn from the Nate Diaz vs. Daniel Cormier beef. The guys also talk technical adjustments Buckley is making for UFC 328 and why the UFC should consider bringing back PRIDE-style rules, including head kicks to grounded opponents.
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In this edition of the Overdogs Podcast, "The King of Violence" Mike Perry dials in with the heavy hitters of the Dirty Boxing 6 (DBX 6) Championship for an explosive preview of the April 10th Miami card.

Mike Perry was shocked when Rob "The Wolf" Perez and Michael Garcia traded crazy remarks that crossed every line—proving the animosity for the Interim Title is 100% real. "El Gallo" joins the call to break down his highly anticipated DBX debut and the complex politics between the USA and Cuba.

We also get the technical "Blueprint" from Joshua "Famez" Alvarez on the brutal transition from BKFC to the Dirty Boxing clinch, while Leonardo "Block" Acanda gives a raw look at the "Blue Collar" struggle: balancing a 9-to-5 job while training for a main card war.

Is DBX 6 the most dangerous card in Miami history?

In this edition of the Overdogs Podcast, "The King of Violence" Mike Perry dials in with the heavy hitters of the Dirty Boxing 6 (DBX 6) Championship for an explosive preview of the April 10th Miami card.

Mike Perry was shocked when Rob "The Wolf" Perez and Michael Garcia traded crazy remarks that crossed every line—proving the animosity for the Interim Title is 100% real. "El Gallo" joins the call to break down his highly anticipated DBX debut and the complex politics between the USA and Cuba.

We also get the technical "Blueprint" from Joshua "Famez" Alvarez on the brutal transition from BKFC to the Dirty Boxing clinch, while Leonardo "Block" Acanda gives a raw look at the "Blue Collar" struggle: balancing a 9-to-5 job while training for a main card war.

Is DBX 6 the most dangerous card in Miami history?

Intro: 00:00
Start of Show: 1:43
Nate Diaz on Theo Von: 2:42
DBX6: 3:20
UFC Seattle: 3:56
Based Body Works: 9:12
UFC Seattle pt 2: 10:41
Colby vs Dillon : 11:17
Arman Tsarukyan: 11:50
UFC Fight Night Moicano: 13:39
Yoel Romero Bare Knuckle: 14:10
Nate Diaz vs Connor III: 15:59
Training with Terrance Mckinney: 18:06
Returning to UFC?: 19:08
Platinum Tequila: 20:45
Mayweather: 23:14
Interview w/ Michael Garcia: 25:05
Rob “The Wolf” Perez joins the conversation!: 31:17
Interview w/ Montavious Ware : 47:42
Luis Saldaña joins the conversation!: 51:46
Interview w/ “El Gallo” : 1:06:37
Interview w/ Tibaba Progress: 1:28:38
Interview w/ Joshua “Famez”: 1:40:08
Interview w/ “Block” Acanda: 2:10:02
Post-Interviews Thoughts: 02:22:31
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