Verse Us with Eric Nicksick
Verse Us with Eric Nicksick is an audio and video podcast designed to dive deep into the human stories behind the fight game, exploring the passions, struggles, and triumphs of those involved. Conversations will extend beyond sport, touching on the intersections of lifestyle and pop culture
Episodes
31 episodes
Juilian Erosa on being resilient in the fight game, fighting Paddy Pimblett, Bryce Mitchell + more!
Julian Erosa joins Eric and Randy to talk about his journey through the fight game. A 42-fight veteran who's been cut and resigned to the UFC three times, Erosa talks about resilience, perseverance and the mental toughness needed to be a fighte...
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1:34:55
Tyron Woodley says "I'll Beat Yo A**" was a Dana White diss track, talks UFC run, Jake Paul + more!
Eric and Randy are joined by former UFC champion Tyron Woodley, who talks about his last years in UFC, his love for women in and out of camp, his boxing stint against Jake Paul, the GFL, + much more! Oh, and he also says his rap song "I'll Beat...
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1:14:07
Brad Tavares + Eric Nicksick recap his big win, talk crap to Belal Muhammad + UFC 314 breakdown
Brad Tavares joins Eric Nicksick to discuss his big win last weekend over Gerald Meerschaert, how Eric and Belal Muhammad were talking crap to each other in the corners, tying Michael Bisping's all-time wins record, break down UFC 314 and much ...
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FREE CAIN VELASQUEZ, UFC Mexico City recap, Lebron vs Stephen A Smith, March Madness + more
On this episode, Eric and Randy react to the Cain Velasquez sentencing, discuss the Lebron vs Stephen A Smith saga, touch on March Madness, recap UFC Mexico City and look ahead to this weekend's APEX card.#UFC #MMA #CainVelasquez #Lebro...
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1:19:58
Eric NIcksick breaks down UFC London card, pressures of fighting at home + UFC's dark secret
Eric and Randy recap Vettori vs Dolidze 2, discuss the UFC London card this weekend, talk about the pros and cons of fighting at home, and peel back the layers on a dark secret around the business of UFC. #UFC #MMA #London #DanaWhi...
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1:16:27
Laura Sanko on DMs with Joe Burrow, love for Kevin Costner, broadcasting UFC events + more
Eric Nicksick and Randy Faehnrich are joined by UFC analyst and reporter Laura Sanko, who touches on DMs with Joe Burrow, her MMA origins, calling UFC events, going full Baby Reindeer on Kevin Costner + much more! Head to MyBookie....
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1:45:00
Din Thomas on his love for Billie Eilish, why he criticizes fighters, UFC 313 breakdown & more!
Din Thomas joins Eric and Randy to discuss mentality around coaching, why fighters deserve more criticism, his love for analyzing fights + more, and we break down UFC 313. It's a hilarious, inspiring, emotional all new episode of Verse Us! Enjo...
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2:02:33
Eric Nicksick and Mansur Abdul-Malik discuss KO at UFC Seattle, Militant upbringing, future + more
Rising middleweight UFC prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik joins Eric Nicksick and Randy Faehnrich to discuss his big KO win at UFC Seattle, his militant upbringing, growing up with 9 brothers and sisters, the future of the middleweight division and w...
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1:04:01
Eric Nickisck addresses Sean Strickland's UFC 312 performance, Ariel Helwani Interview + more
In this episode, Eric Nicksick and Randy Faehnrich discuss all the fallout from UFC 312. From fight week in Australia, to Sean Strickland's performance, the Ariel Helwani interview, and all the aftermath. #SeanStrickland #UFC312 #U...
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1:08:41
Maxx Crosby talks sobriety, his NFL future, investing in BKFC, the Las Vegas Raiders + more
Eric Nicksick and co-host Brad Tavares are joined by Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby! Crosby talks about his sobriety journey, his conversations with Tom Brady & Pete Carroll, how rehab from injury is going and what he wants to ...
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1:41:26
Kevin Lee on Chad OchoCinco vs Keith Lee, biggest regrets, losing a mentor + revitalizing MMA career
Eric Nicksick is joined by professional MMA fighter Kevin Lee who talks about his UFC career, some of his biggest regrets, losing his mentor Robert Follis, sparring his brother Keith Lee, fighting Chad OchoCinco and much more. Enjoy! <...
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1:44:21
Eric Nicksick goes off on UFC referee Mark Smith, recaps UFC Apex event and breaks down UFC 311
Eric and Randy discuss the fallout from referee Mark Smith's decision at UFC Apex in the Chris Curtis vs Roman Kopylov fight, how this isn't the first time Smith has made these decisions, recap UFC Apex and break down the main card from UFC 311...
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1:06:30
Jay Hieron & Mike Pyle on working w/ Denzel Washington, fighting Georges St Pierre, coaching + more
Eric Nicksick is joined by former UFC fighters turned Hollywood actors Jay Hieron & Mike Pyle. Jay & Mike discuss their journey coming up in MMA in the late 1990s & early 2000s, getting into Hollywood post fighting career, the early...
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2:06:27
Merab Dvalishvili on fighting Nurmagomedov, retiring from MMA, winning gold and sparring Kevin James
Eric and Randy are joined by UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. They discuss moving to America, retiring from MMA, winning the belt, sparring actor Kevin James, Georgian cuisine, and how the fight with Umar Nurmagomedov is only the fi...
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1:11:38
Dewey Cooper on growing up during the LA Riots, Francis Ngannou & the 'I Believe' speech before Fury
Eric and Randy are joined by legendary trainer and former pro combat sports athlete Dewey Cooper. Dewey talks about growing up during the LA Riots, his combat career, fighting boxing, kickboxing and MMA at the same time, training Francis Nganno...
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1:51:41
Shane Mosley, Jr. wants an MMA fight, talks state of boxing and growing up the son of a legend
Eric and Randy are joined by professional boxer Shane Mosley, Jr to discuss his career, the good, bad and ugly of boxing, where he sees the sport going in the future, life growing up as the son of a boxing legend and how he wants to stand on hi...
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Episode 4
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1:46:43
Ray Sefo on being a Milk Boy, K1 glory days, being Japan's Michael Jackson & the future of PFL
Eric and Randy are joined by Ray Sefo, one of the greatest kickboxers of all-time! Ray talks growing up in New Zealand, fighting Bob Sapp on 5 days notice, battle with Mark Hunt, future of PFL and so much more! Make sure to submit your question...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:32:09
Eric Nicksick gives out UFC 310 picks, talks Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou + future in combat sports
On this episode of Verse Us with Eric Nicksick, Eric and Randy discuss the aftermath of Ngannou's win at PFL Battle of the Giants, the possibility of Jon Jones vs Francis Ngannou happening, Jones vs Tom Aspinall, give out UFC 310 picks and bro ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:29:45
Randy Couture on punching Jet Li, current state of UFC, origin story in MMA + more | Ep. 13
Welcome to Season 2 of Verse Us with Eric Nicksick! Eric and Randy are joined by UFC legend "The Natural" Randy Couture, the first two-division champion in UFC history, the oldest fighter to ever win a world title, an actor, an Olympian and a v...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:38:22
Belal Muhammad talks being champ, Shavkat Rakhmonov fight, being first Palestinian UFC champion
Eric and Randy are joined by UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, who talks about life after becoming champion, beating Leon Edwards, facing Shavkat Rakhmonov + Kamaru Usman, and what it means to him being the first Palestinian UFC champio...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:35:45
Daniel Zellhuber talks Noche UFC at The Sphere, wants Bobby Green or Paddy Pimblett next | Ep. 11
Eric and Randy are joined by UFC lightweight contender Daniel Zellhuber and discuss his upbringing in Mexico, journey to the UFC, and what it means to be fighting at Noche UFC this weekend at The Sphere Las Vegas. #UFC #MMA #Daniel...
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1:34:17
Aljamain Sterling talks Sean O'Malley, UFC 306 preview, Holloway vs Topuria & more | Ep. 10
Eric and Randy are joined by former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling to talk Sean O'Malley fight, preview UFC 306, UFC 305 recap, his thoughts on Max Holloway vs Ilia Topuria & how he stacks up in the UFC featherweight division w...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:29:50
Sean Strickland shares stories on Megan Fox, Jon Jones, David Goggins, Trans S*x Parties & more
Eric and Randy are joined by no. 1 UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland, who shares his thoughts on UFC 305, rematch with Dricus Du Plessis, Jon Jones Trojan Horse, run in with Machine Gun Kelly, what Megan Fox said when she DM'd him, and...
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1:20:54
Paul Felder cuts weight to food p*rn ASMR, Eric & Paul breakdown UFC 305 | Ep. 8
Eric & Randy are joined by former UFC fighter and current UFC analyst Paul Felder. The boys talk weight cuts, food porn, endurance training, and preview UFC 305 | Ep. 8Have any guests, topics or a little bit of advice for us? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:43:34
College Football Preview, UFC Abu Dhabi recap + Eric address Chris Curtis & Strickland beef | Ep. 7
Eric and Randy go deep on the new College Football playoff and give their picks for the playoff, final four and national champion! Plus, we recap UFC Abu Dhabi, and Eric opens up on the "beef" between Chris Curtis and Sean Strickland at Xtreme ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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