Mar 03 2025 58 mins 1
Legendary MMA fighter Jon Fitch joins to explain why so many MMA promotions don't survive, the problem with UFC contracts, and if Conor McGregor will ever fight again. @JonFitchSMASH PATREON: https://Patreon.com/AndrewSaysANDREWSAYSTV.COMTwitter:https://twitter.com/AndrewSaysTVInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/andrewdoes/0:00 Subscribe or be TKO'd0:30 Why can't small MMA orgs survive3:18 Boxing is NOT dying8:40 How much do PPV sales matter?10:14 MMA leagues that use teams and points14:00 The truth about UFC contracts15:05 Ngannou's contract16:36 What are old fighters still fighting?18:30 Changes in sports medicine21:21 Are steroid breaks ethical23:04 Drug testing / USADA25:26 Will Conor McGregor fight again27:15 Fighter rights and likeness ownership28:58 Do casual fans and MMA marketing31:40 Is gambling hurting sports34:33 What kind of self defense is most popular37:35 Do people want to beat up UFC fighters41:00 Jon Fitch's politics45:57 How to speak with people who disregard politics48:44 California vs Canada52:26 Jon Fitch loves potatoes53:48 David Blaine, Carrot Top and MC Hammer
