The Couchside Judges MMA Podcast

E95 - Interview: MMA Fighter Jillian DeCoursey

The Couchside Judges once accepted the Kansas Athletic Commission’s invitation to virtually shadow judge, but they’re amateurs who’ve never fought. Invicta and Cagy Fury veteran Jillian DeCoursey, on the other hand, brought a much different perspective to the table when she gave it a shot at LFA 99. Scott and Dan spoke to her about her experience in the (remote) chair.

E94 - UFC 258: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns

Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman put a stamp on his victory over former teammate Gilbert Burns, without needing the judges’ input. Several fights did, although the judging was so sharp and the fights clear enough that few rounds were split. Still, Scott and Dan found a few they couldn’t agree on while discussing the Contested Rounds.

E93 - Interview: Marc Goddard, MMA Referee

As one of the most well-respected officials in the sport, Marc Goddard has a wealth of knowledge and passion for MMA. So Scott and Dan were thrilled to welcome him onto The Couchside Judges to give us — and you, the listener — insights on everything from deprogramming misconceptions to his work with the IMMAF. Don’t skip past this episode

E92 - UFC Apex 18: Alistair Overeem vs. Alexander Volkov

Saturday’s heavyweight headliner and the co-main between Cory Sandhagen and Frankie Edgar weren’t competitive for long, and neither was Sunday’s Super Bowl. Scott and Dan have thoughts on all three, as well as some of the split rounds from Las Vegas.

E91 - Past Judgment: Alistair Overeem vs. Fabricio Werdum 2/3

The big guys headline a day before the big game as Alistair Overeem faces Alexander Volkov, so Scott and Dan figured they’d rip into the Reem’s shockingly light catalogue of decisions for review. And boy, did they pick some weird ones in the form of the second and third times Overeem faced Fabricio Werdum. Why so strange? Give us a listen and find out.

E90 - Past Judgment: B.J. Penn vs. Frankie Edgar I

With Frankie Edgar back in action this coming Saturday, Scott and Dan look back at his coming out party: the first fight against B.J. Penn 11 years ago. Many at the time — Dan included, felt strongly at Penn won. Does he still feel that way? Plus, the CSJ look back at one judge’s infamous online reaction to the blowback from his score of that fight.