
On this thrilling episode, Ace and Mayhem discuss UFC 314 & 315 main events, we get a surprise visit from Jay Mohr. Will there be a passing of the torch for the veteran fighters? Then they debate how scoring has evolved in both...
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Corolla
It's time for Corolla and Mayhem.
Mayhem
Game on.
Corolla
All right, Talking fights. Got mayhem here.
Mayhem
Talking fights in the world of sports. Yeah. Dana White announced 3, 4, UFC 314 and UFC 315 main events, some that you might care about on April 12. And the Cassia center in Miami, Florida, about for the vacant featherweight title between former champion Alexander Volkanovski and rising contender Diego Lopez.
Corolla
What happened to Volkanowski?
Mayhem
Well, Volkanovski, if you remember, got knocked out by Toporia. But now Toporia has vacated his belt and is moving up to the lightweight division, seeking bigger money and new challenges.
Corolla
Oh, really?
Mayhem
Yeah. So it's strange that this happened. Vacant title fight, Diego Lopez, I think you recognize him. One of them sweet kickboxers. Crazy tattoo guy, handsome fellow. And Volkanovski is our classic workhorse that's always brought us great fights getting along in the 2, 36 years old, Diego's up and coming, 30 years old. Both of them have a considerable reach for their size. You know what I mean?
Corolla
Who's favorite in this fight?
Mayhem
I would guess that Volkanowski. I didn't look that. Yeah. Under 170. Yes.
Corolla
Volkanowski was pretty unbeatable for a stretch.
Mayhem
Yes. See, everyone is, like automatically jumping off the Volkanowski boat because, you know, he lost to Ilya Toporia. But I think we talked about on the show before this level of boxing and athleticism that you never hardly see in mixed martial arts. Ilia Toporia just put it on him. That. That night, it shocked me, I gotta be honest.
Corolla
Yeah, well, let's see. Looking at names here. Where are their names? Am I missing their names?
Mayhem
Yeah, right there.
Corolla
Okay. Yeah, we should keep them in the frame. Yeah. Lope, man, he's got a pretty decent height advantage on him, right?
Mayhem
Yeah, he does. Yeah. But, you know, they got about the same reach. It's like one of those ape status where Volkanowski has just got those ape hangers on him. And, you know, it'll be an interesting fight because Diego Lopez is good at, like, running backwards, you know, on his bicycle.
Corolla
I think my car keeps Jay Morris here.
Mayhem
Jay Morris dropping into the show. You got it.
Corolla
Did you find him?
Mayhem
No, I don't wanna.
Corolla
He's just trying to get some mic time. He is. He doesn't get any mic time around here. Well, they gotta be here.
Mayhem
We did wrestle in the green room. Go check that out.
Corolla
Yeah, go to wherever you wrestle. I left it at Habit Burger. No. How can your keys not be with your car? Your car wouldn't start right yeah. All right, I'll fill a bus. I wasn't gonna come in, but April opened the door. I would have heard your keys hit the. They were here. So I think they're either where you wrestled or in your car somewhere. Lopez leg kicks all day. Lopez.
Mayhem
Oh, Jay Boyd's weighing in. Yep. The underdog. He's saying we'll take it with low kicks. I don't know. I don't.
Corolla
All right, we're doing a program in here. Thank you. All right, so he's going. Jay Mor goes Lopez. He knows mixed martial arts. We gotta agree with him on that.
Mayhem
I mean, look, I think there's definitely a possibility that he can. Lopez can leg kick his way to victory, but Volkanowski is one of them guys that keep coming forward. Sort of the age factor is the big thing for me. You know, this is. You know, it's a. It's. It's going to be a good fight either way. I believe in the co. Main event, fan, fan favorite Patty Pimblett is faced. Is going to face Michael Chandler.
Corolla
Oh, that Patty.
Mayhem
Yes. Patty Pimblett, the real fan favorite, does some wacky techniques and the workhorse style, fighter Mike Chandler, you know, who famously was waiting forever to fight Conor McGregor and it never happened. Conor broke his pinky toe. And so Conor, like Mike Chandler, has just been, like, cutting promos for two years to fight.
Corolla
I got to believe Pimlet is a favorite here, right?
Mayhem
Yeah, definitely is. You know. Oh, I see. 125 favorite.
Corolla
Oh, do I not see that? Oh, 120. So it's not. Oh, it's close.
Mayhem
Yeah. Yeah.
Corolla
Chandler's a workhorse. Chandler's tough, but he seems like he's getting a little old.
Mayhem
No, no, look, both of these fights, I gotta say, could be the passing of the torch, you know, and it happened. It's weird like that, too, because in the locker room, if Patty Pimblett beats Mike Chandler, something happens. With Volkanowski, it's just some magic that happens in the. Whoa, whoa, yo. The young guy beat the older guy. Oh, well. And it's like it becomes a little heavier to Alexander Volkanovski. Like, oh, hell, he just, you know, the guard has just been changed.
Corolla
38Amongst the heavyweights, maybe, but amongst the lighter guys, the difference between 30 and 38, that's a difference.
Mayhem
And you remember, if you remember, Mike Chandler took a walloping from Charles Oliveira pretty recently. Oh, yeah, it was a bit. Remember, you know, he picked him up and he slammed him at the end when he's on his back. He jumped off his back. He stood up. It was. It was a blast. Like Mike Chandler has given us. Fight after fighting some great fights. I love him. Yeah, but. Yeah, but again, he's getting old. It's just the way of the world. Patty Pimblett's on fire right now. Everyone's loving him.
Corolla
Yeah, yeah.
Mayhem
It's a big one. It's a big one. And we can look ahead. I mean, this is a great card and all. Looking ahead 315 at the bell center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as Bilal Muhammad and Jack Della Madeleina. That one is exciting to me. I got at Bilal is like, balls have grown. He's like, challenging ddp. He's like, he wants to go up and wait. I got at him on Twitter about that. I'm like, look, dude, you're not gonna slam the guy. And he came back with, I don't need to slam him. I'll. I'll smash ddp. So, yeah, he's really getting aggressive these days. He thinks he could beat anyone. But this is a big challenge, right? They announced it right after me and him beefed it up on Twitter. Jack Della Madeleina, who is, I will say, at 28, not like the most seasoned. You know what I mean? He hasn't been in all the situations and not hasn't fought for the title before. And Bilal, at 170, is very strong, very good at wrestling, very good kickboxer. He's like. He's kind of annoying to a lot of the fans because he's one of those guys who's good enough to kickbox with good kickboxers. He's good enough to wrestle with good wrestlers. So he's one of those guys that no matter what happens, he can figure out a way to win. And it's. It's really a. Everyone says that Dana's going to kill himself if he wins this one again.
Corolla
Really?
Mayhem
Yeah. Because Dana just sick of him doing. Putting up a great decision win, like a technical victory where he does, you know, he doesn't go to knock the guy out necessarily. He just goes to make sure that he. He stays in a dominant position the entire fight.
Corolla
Well, that's a good question for you, which is, is there more technical stuff and decisions going on now than there were 10 years ago or 20 years ago in that, you know, boxing in the blood and guts days of the 30s and the 40s, you know, it was crazy. And then. And then even into the 80s, when you take a look at Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray, or you just even take a look at Hagler Hearn's the first two and a half rounds or whatever, it's just crazy all out war stuff. And then at some point you get to Floyd Mayweather and it's like, okay, this guy's making business decisions now and he's thinking about his brain and his future and how much punishment he's going to absorb. And maybe the crowd's booing because they want the old style Mexican fighters, you know, blood and guts. But the newer guys are like, I make a lot of money and I got, you know, I got endorsement deals and it's a little bit different than the sort of blood sport. And I don't know if you took a look at the first, you know, let's see, there are three hundred and something, right? Yeah, like if you said fight 100 to 150, those, those 50 fights versus fight 250 to fight 300, I think.
Mayhem
I see where you're at.
Corolla
More knockouts, more whatever.
Mayhem
In my era, like we kind of invented the way that they train today. So you look at the guys today, the technical skill has gone way up because it's been refined over an era. Like in the boxing back in the 30s, the training methods were rudimentary and been passed down for centuries. Okay. And then in the 80s, you had like a influx of new technology and new training methods and new information about the fit, like the physical body. So sportsmen in general are getting better at whatever the hell they do. And now even if you go to like a regular like UFC gym, like a commercial gym, they have all the training camp stuff that we were doing back then 10 years, they have it all like commercialized ice bath, you know, cold plunge, they have massage therapy room. They, you know, it's, it's. The methodology for fighting has become commercialized already. It's, they figured it out and how to commodify it too. So the normal, average, everyday guy is training like a professional fighter.
Corolla
You know, it's weird that you bring up massage. So would you think there's more knockouts now or less knockouts now than there was?
Mayhem
I would guess 10 years ago? More. Because also they, I would guess that because I think that they have tailored the sport in a way to maximize knockouts. You know, like, they definitely push that, the kick. And plus all the kids, everybody wants to have a knockout. Everybody who's wanting to be a kickboxer, you know, even if they don't have access to the top quality kickboxing schools, they still Want to get in there and spar and figure out how to knock each other out?
Corolla
You know, it's funny. I don't know you're talking about massages, but it's weird. And I was talking about Hearns and Hagler. Hagler. I believe Tommy Hearns got a massage, like a leg massage before he went in the ring.
Mayhem
Oh, wow. And broke up as lactic acid. A little too much.
Corolla
I remember Manuel Stewart was, like, outraged that somebody came in and massaged him before the fight or in his legs. And then Emmanuel Stewart was like, that's what. That's why his legs got all wanky in the fight. And then I was like, is that a real thing?
Mayhem
I think. Yeah, I know that, like, right out. If you're sore from training and they rub that out there. Takes a minute to get that gunk out of your muscles. It's a weird thing that happens, for sure, so.
Corolla
And also, it's a weird thing where you're the guy. Manuel Stewart, who trains for the. Who's training the guy, but somehow somebody just heads up to his room and gives him a leg massage, and you're totally unaware of this, which seems weird.
Mayhem
Now you want to control your fighter. Yeah. You want to make sure that every, like, avenue of him screwing up.
Corolla
Also, Emmanuel Stewart, as great as he was, God rest his soul, couldn't save Vladimir.
Mayhem
No.
Corolla
Vladimir.
Mayhem
Everybody knows that. Yeah.
Corolla
He traded. He trained Vladimir Klitschko. And he go, vladimir. Vladimir Klitschko. Could not say Vladimir. I've interviewed Vladimir.
Mayhem
I remember, I remember.
Corolla
And he's like, he couldn't say my name.
Mayhem
And I was like, vladimir, yeah, his name is Vladimir.
Corolla
Couldn't say Vladimir. Fine. Is there Tony.
Mayhem
Wait.
Corolla
Once in Tony Stewart. No, sorry, sorry. Emmanuel. Emmanuel Stewart. Emmanuel Stewart. Was there something with him and Hearns legs and a massage before the big fight that set him off? And I don't know what protocol is. Like, I could make an argument.
Mayhem
I don't remember in that fight did he look sluggish? I felt like that was, like, one of the fights of all time. And if he didn't get that leg massage, he would have took the victory. That's what you're telling me.
Corolla
Manuel Stewart had a theory. All I can tell you is Manuel Stewart was pissed that someone gave his fighter a leg massage shortly before he was supposed to enter the ring and complained that that was part of the issue. Stewart originally claimed that Hearns weakened his legs by running in sand for the Hagler fight. Then over the years, it developed into the massage story.
Mayhem
Let me tell you, a big fight. Yeah. You go back and replay it. If you lost, you go back and go, why? Why? And I guess this coach has checked every box. Like, ah, it was the massage. Ah, it was. The sun was in his eyes. Ah, he was damn wrestling.
Corolla
Yeah, it was the fan man's fault. See if you can find Emanuel Stewart trying to save Wladimir Klitschko. That's the biggest. I talked to Vladimir and he's like, yeah, he's from Detroit. He can't. Vladimir, Vladimir. He just couldn't say it. But I always find it funny when people can't say somebody's name because I always think someone should just sit him down and go, look, it's Vladimir. I was talking to my Mexican guys the other day and they kept saying John at the other shop. John doesn't have. And I go, sean, yeah, yeah, John. I go, yeah, but his name is Sean and it's not John. But you should be able to say the name now. I get it, it's not your thing. But what I'm saying is, like, I could say Francisco, or I could say Jose, or I could say Pepino Francisco. All right. But either way, I'm not going to turn it into another name. Like, I would say it. Yeah. Manuel Stewart talking about Vladimir and he'll be missed. He was a crunk guy, I think, and maybe trained both those guys back in the day.
Mayhem
All right, well, I mean, I have still in the world of MMA, but in a very strange way. Two men pummeled three OnlyFans models and disturbing sanctioned MMA fight. I didn't watch this. I didn't watch it. So I'm like, want to be in shock here. Oh, wow.
Corolla
Well, the thing that I noticed is.
Mayhem
The guys got the big fake lips.
Corolla
The guy didn't pull any punches. They just kind of went right.
Mayhem
Why? Oh, why? Oh, wow.
Corolla
So weird.
Mayhem
It's very straight. This is Romania and interesting. They have Las Vegas.
Corolla
Romania seem to have rules over there. Although this. This guy's technique doesn't look.
Mayhem
No, this guy doesn't look like he knows how to fight. This is just a weird, like, bar brawl that they started.
Corolla
No, this reminds me of Joey Buttafuoco fighting China in celebrity boxing.
Mayhem
Oh, my God, what a nightmare.
Corolla
I know. I feels.
Mayhem
No, but the girls, like, fought for a good long time. Wow. She tried to get him afterwards.
Corolla
I like that, but I don't. I feels weird.
Mayhem
Yeah.
Corolla
No, it's in the ribs.
Mayhem
Yes. Yeah. No padding, nothing. That was disturbing. That was bizarre. And Disturbing. And I had girls that fought. Oh, yeah, plenty. It's disturbing.
Corolla
All right. Do we have Stuart talking about Vladimir? Stuart saying Vladimir. Well, all he has to do is do an interview where he's talking about Wladimir Klitschko. And he's gonna say it. Cause he's never. He's never pronounced his name correctly.
Mayhem
No, definitely not.
Corolla
But those guys were good guys. I remember having a good interview with those guys. And smart. Well, we know about the Klitschko's. They play chess and blah, blah, blah. They're probably fighting in the Ukraine right now, right?
Mayhem
Yeah, I think so. What do you. Man, that's like a whole nother thing, isn't it?
Corolla
I guess so. And it's crazy. You could be the heavyweight champions of the world and one 15 year old with an AK and you're dead. You know, like, that's.
Mayhem
But. And he's the mayor, isn't he? Of Keef.
Corolla
I don't know. Something I gotta say about the Klitschkos. They've done a kind of noble job of like, not doing a bunch of endorsements for Gatorade and kind of staying out of the limelight. Like, they fought, they won, they tied to Ukraine and went back to Ukraine.
Mayhem
They ran for office. And, you know, he's become the. The mayor.
Corolla
All right, let's see if we got.
Mayhem
Here we go.
C
Vladimir's fault. I mean, he's cleaned out the top 10. This guy guesses outside the top down, little difficulty, maybe even getting a guy up or something like that.
D
No, Vladimir is a perfectionist. You know, that's the one thing about him. That's why he's been the champion as long as he is. He takes every fight extremely, extremely serious. Very detailed. The intensity he brings into the training camp is unlike any that I've ever worked with. I will be one week after the fight with Andy Lee and Miguel, with Vladimir.
Corolla
Vladimir.
Mayhem
Vladimir.
Corolla
That's how he said. And they told me he couldn't pronounce my name, but we didn't care. He knew how to train.
Mayhem
Yeah. I got another story about the NFL. Rob Gronkowski's friend portrays him in the Aaron Hernandez series.
Corolla
What?
Mayhem
Yeah, yeah, the actor. Oh, here we go. There, there he is right there. His body double. Also Lathe walshagar.
Corolla
Wow.
Mayhem
Yeah. In a recent interview, Gronkowski expressed amusement Walshaker's portrayal, noting that while his friend is shorter and not as jacked, he nailed. Good. His distinctive laugh.
Corolla
Oh, really?
Mayhem
Yeah. Yeah. The Aaron Hernandez, that's a dark, dark story. So it's like a moment of levity there, but yeah. And you know this story. I haven't seen the doc. I read the book about it, and it is dark. Aaron Hernandez, thug life.
Corolla
Yeah.
Mayhem
He was, like, in Connecticut in the hood and just adopted that mentality.
Corolla
Listen, I'm gonna get into the whole thing, but just because you're here.
Mayhem
Yeah.
Corolla
You look at Brendan Schaub and you look at Aaron Hernandez. They're the same dude. And Brendan Schaub played tight end in college as well as fullback. And they're like the same size and everything. I don't know why they didn't reach out to Brendan Schaub looks like him. Same size and he played football, so it doesn't look dumb when he's running an out pattern, you know?
Mayhem
Yeah. All right.
Corolla
I think you said it all mayhem.
Mayhem
All right, bud.
Release Date: February 22, 2025
Hosted By: Adam Carolla
Guests: Mayhem (Co-host)
The episode kicks off with Adam Carolla and his co-host, Mayhem, diving straight into the highly anticipated UFC events, UFC 314 and UFC 315. They set the stage for an in-depth discussion on the main events, fighter dynamics, and the implications of the upcoming bouts.
a. Fighter Backgrounds and Recent Developments
Alexander Volkanovski: The reigning featherweight champion, known for his relentless workhorse style and consistent performance, faced a significant setback when he was unexpectedly knocked out by Ilia Toporia. At 26 years old, Volkanovski has been a dominant force in the division, earning the respect of fans and peers alike.
Diego Lopez: A rising contender in the featherweight division, Lopez is characterized by his impressive kickboxing skills, distinctive tattoos, and charismatic presence. At 30 years old, he brings both experience and aggression to the octagon.
b. Title Vacancy and Implications Following Volkanovski's knockout loss, Ilia Toporia vacated the featherweight title to pursue opportunities in the lightweight division. This vacancy sets the stage for a title fight between Volkanovski and Lopez, generating considerable excitement among fans.
c. Predictions and Analysis Mayhem expresses confidence in Volkanovski reclaiming his title, citing his resilience and technical prowess. Despite Lopez's aggressive style and potential for leg kicks, Volkanovski's forward momentum and superior grappling could tip the scales in his favor.
Notable Quotes:
a. Fighter Backgrounds and Recent Developments
Patty Pimblett: A fan favorite renowned for his unorthodox techniques and high-paced fighting style, Pimblett has captivated audiences with his performances and charismatic persona.
Michael Chandler: A seasoned workhorse in the division, Chandler is known for his toughness and has long lobbied for a bout against UFC superstar Conor McGregor, which never materialized due to unforeseen injuries.
b. Fight Dynamics and Predictions The matchup between Pimblett and Chandler is seen as a potential "passing of the torch," with Pimblett's rising star status clashing against Chandler's extensive experience. Mayhem suggests that Pimblett may have the edge due to his current form and fan support, although Chandler's resilience cannot be underestimated.
Notable Quotes:
a. Fighter Profiles
Bilal Muhammad: At 28 years old and weighing 170 pounds, Muhammad is celebrated for his versatile skill set, combining strong wrestling with effective kickboxing. His aggressive demeanor makes him a formidable opponent.
Jack Della Maddalena: A younger contender at 28, Maddalena is still building his reputation in the division. While not as seasoned, his potential for growth and adaptability presents an intriguing clash against Muhammad.
b. Anticipated Outcomes The fight is poised to be a pivotal moment for both fighters. Muhammad's comprehensive skill set and experience may give him the upper hand, but Maddalena's youthful energy and ambition could result in an unexpected upset.
Notable Quotes:
a. Training Methodologies The hosts explore how training techniques in MMA and boxing have evolved over the decades. They note the increased technical sophistication among fighters, attributing this to advancements in training methods, sports science, and the commercialization of fight training.
b. Knockout Rates and Fight Styles A discussion ensues regarding whether knockouts are more common now compared to past eras. Mayhem speculates that modern fighters might secure more knockouts due to targeted training and a societal emphasis on knockout prowess, despite historical periods known for their “blood and guts” fighting styles.
Notable Quotes:
a. Boxing History and Notable Anecdotes Adam and Mayhem reminisce about legendary boxing figures such as Emmanuel Stewart and Vladimir Klitschko. They humorously discuss pronunciation challenges and Stewart’s controversial comments about leg massages affecting fight performance.
Notable Quotes:
b. MMA Fight in Romania The hosts briefly touch upon a bizarre incident involving two men attacking three OnlyFans models in a sanctioned MMA fight in Romania. They express shock and disapproval of the lack of regulation and the disturbing nature of the event.
Notable Quotes:
a. Name Pronunciation and Cultural Observations Adam shares personal anecdotes about mispronouncing names, highlighting cultural challenges and the importance of correctly addressing individuals, especially prominent figures like Vladimir Klitschko.
Notable Quotes:
b. Portrayal of Aaron Hernandez The conversation shifts to Rob Gronkowski's friend's portrayal of Aaron Hernandez in a series. They discuss the accuracy and humor in the portrayal, juxtaposing it against the dark reality of Hernandez's life.
Notable Quotes:
The episode concludes with Adam and Mayhem summarizing their discussions, reaffirming their anticipation for UFC 314 and UFC 315. They reflect on the evolving landscape of combat sports, the rise of new talent, and the enduring legacy of veterans in the field.
UFC 314 features pivotal matchups including Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopez for the vacant featherweight title and Patty Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler, both of which could reshape their respective divisions.
UFC 315 promises an exciting bout between Bilal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, with implications for future title contender rankings.
The evolution of training and fight strategies in MMA and boxing has led to more technical and strategically diverse fights, potentially increasing knockout rates.
Anecdotes from boxing history and recent MMA incidents provide a broader context for understanding the current state of combat sports.
Personal and cultural insights add depth to the hosts' discussions, highlighting the intersection of sports, culture, and personal experiences.
Note: This summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights from the episode, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of topics ranging from upcoming UFC events to reflections on boxing history and cultural anecdotes.