I was out of town this past weekend, doing a seminar and commentating at Caged Aggression 38. I was able to catch a good number of fights and the two Caged Aggression shows live. I returned late last night and couldn't do my usual 7 pm show. I will get it done today. Hope you can join me live. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonF…

HALLOWEEN EDITION: This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on campus between Sunday October 27th and Saturday November 2nd. Stay tuned for an interview with the Improv Club's president, Anna Gauvin! Learn more about the club, and their upcoming show on Tuesday! *** Want to know more about how to get involved on ca…

In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Julia Grace Ducharme (ENGL '26), talks about majoring in English secondary education, dealing with imposter syndrome as a first gen college student, and her involvement in campus activities like the Undergraduate Research Conference and SEAM, a club for future teachers. *** Episode transcript available here. R…

Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. This conversation emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell’s cla…

HOMECOMING WEEKEND EDITION: This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led and Homecoming Weekend 2024 events on campus between October 14 and October 20. *** Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! Each week, a different set…

CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now. This is Part Two of our special two-part episode featuring Fitchburg State graduates Joe Aidonidis, Scott Kurland, Matthew Krol, Dan Daly, and Jasmine Cord…

UFC 307 went down over the weekend, and some decent fights were delivered. Perreria continues to dominate MMA fighters who chose to only kickbox with him. Surprise, surprise. There's a lot to talk about, so jump in the chat and let me hear your thoughts. Super chats help out a ton and will get special attention. Let's go! Main Channel: https://www.…

Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! This week's round-up (our pilot episode, hosted by Nick Castillo) features student-led events on campus between October 6 and October 12. Each week, a different set of clubs, meetings, and events is feature…

UFC went to France for this event, and the main card was loaded with French talent. Not all the local fighters won, but the fights were pretty dang good. Jump in the chat, and let me hear what you thought of the performances. UFC was the only card I saw this weekend and I only caught the main card. So, if we get through all the fights with time to …

CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now. This special two-part episode features five Fitchburg State graduates who attended the Alumni Panel during the 2024 Visions Exhibition, an annual event tha…

In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Peter Elliott (ENGL '26), talks about how his Professional Writing concentration and major in English Studies have been integral to his sense of belonging on campus -- while his liberal arts course have provided the perspectives he needs to grow as a writer. A junior from Petersham, MA, Peter's poetry has appe…

There weren't many fights to watch this weekend, with no UFC, PFL, or Bellator. I also had a seminar in Bakersfield that got in the way of me watching any fights. We can talk about upcoming fights and whatever else you want today. I'll put a link in the chat, and you guys can call in with questions. Be sure you have a strong connection so we can he…

Merab gets the job done, and Canelo makes it look easy. Over the weekend, I caught the UFC and some boxing. I watched my son's football game earlier in the day and saw no undercards other than Garcia before the Canelo match. It was a pretty uneventful fight. Let me hear your thoughts in the chat. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJ…

In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Sydney Sartell ('25) shares her experience at Fitchburg State University as an Early Childhood Education major. A personal challenge her first year set her back a semester but, with the help of her advisor, Prof. William Corteiza, and a close-knit group of friends, she got back on track. Sydney reflects on the…

UFC and Bellator had events yesterday, and there are some excellent fights to discuss. Brady showed that he belonged at the top of the division, which makes me wonder why they haven't pushed him as much as other less-able welterweights. Usman looked fantastic against a very tough Shabliy. Jump in the chat and tell us what you thought of the fights.…

In this special episode, Perseverantia suggests a podcast that might have been. Business Administration Professor John Crawley had discussed doing a podcast series of the fun advice he gives student, meant to be a light-hearted interjection to our series. But we never got that chance. John Crawley passed away May 1, 2024. As a result, we decided to…

There was no UFC or PFL this weekend, so all my attention was on the Bare Knuckle event in Canada. It was another prospects card, and it was a good one. Join in the chat and let me hear what you think. Super Chats get extra attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jo…

I was able to catch both UFC and PFL events over the weekend. Both cards had notable moments and plenty of stuff to discuss. Jump in the chat and join in the conversation. Super Chats get extra attention and are always appreciated. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro t…

Izzy and DDP finally faced off for the MW belt. The fight was entertaining, and the rest of the card wasn't bad, either. Let's talk about the fights and whatever else comes up. Super Chats get extra attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro …

After a nice three-week vacation from doing the show and stepping away from the Internet, I'm back. I've got some good fights to discuss, and I'm watching all the Olympic wrestling replays as I write this. I hope to have them finished by stream time so I can talk a little about them. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch…

What a weekend. There are some good fights to talk about, including a presidential assassination attempt. I've got some takes that will piss people off, as usual. Jump in the chat, and let us hear your thoughts. Super Chats get extra attention and are always appreciated. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH progra…

Not much going on in combat sports over the weekend except for a couple of boxing matches. I tuned in to watch Shakur Stevenson win an unspectacular decision and The Diaz vs Masvidal fight. I couldn't help but notice the difference in ability between the two shows. I watched them on one screen at the same time. Go figure, the pure boxing event with…

It was not a bad weekend of fights. I managed to catch most of the PFL, even though I was traveling back to San Jose from NYC all day. UFC 303 went down on Saturday night and had some good fights, even though the card got mixed around a few times. Jump in the chat and join the conversation. Super Chats are welcome and will get extra attention. Main…

Man, what a great weekend of fights! BKFC, PFL, Bellator, and UFC. There was some great action in all of the cards, with some major talent squaring off. I think we saw the 2 best welterweights in the world do their thing. Bobby Knuckles made quick work of his less experienced replacement fight, too. Jump in the chat and let us hear what you think. …

Thanks to the PFL and the Boxing event, I saw some pretty good fights. I watched the UFC, too, but it was a mostly uneventful card. The most exciting thing that happened with the UFC is that they finally announced that Conor isn't fighting. I told you so. We also have an update on the class action lawsuit. Join the conversation and jump in the chat…

Some decent fights over the weekend. Not bad, for a filler card after a big event. Good to see Reyes back after some time off. Jump in the chat and let me hear what you think. Super chats get extra attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro t…

It was a pretty dang good weekend of fights. Some of the fights turned out to be flops, but overall, it was some beautiful violence. The boxing card was a hidden gem. I wasn't expecting it to deliver the way it did. It was the best card out of the bunch. Jump in the chat and join the discussion. Super Chats get extra attention, and it helps you pay…

Only had BKFC Mexico to watch this weekend. It wasn't great. Might as well drink some beers and shoot the sh*t tonight. I got some spicy topics and takes so jump in the chat and join along. Super Chats get extra attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumro…

Everybody is saying shit I said 15 years ago. Better late than never, I guess. I still hear people bitching about the mixed part of the mixed martial arts too. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gumroad.com/l/DOZTR Practical …

So much violence took place over the weekend. I watched as much of it as I could: BKFC, Bellator in Paris, UFC, and an amazing heavyweight boxing world title fight. We will talk about it all. Jump in the chat and tell everyone what you thought about the fights. Did you have Usyk over Fury? Super chats will get attention and are always welcome. Main…

Plenty of action to talk about from this weekend. We're covering boxing, UFC, and BKFC. Let me know what you think in the chat. Superchats get extra attention and are always appreciated. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: https://jonfitch.gumroad.com Intro to Practical Self-Defense https://jonfitch.gum…

In this bonus episode of FalconCast, "Leaving the Nest, " Nikki Mctoggart (COMM '24) speaks to graduating Fitchburg State University seniors. Nikki and her guest explore what it feels like to take that next step, their hopes and their regrets (if they have any). They look back on their time at Fitchburg State University and reflect on who they are …

In the Season 2 finale of FalconCast, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) talked to Oliver "Cookie" Cookson (BSAD '25), a captain of Fitchburg State University's Men's Ice Hockey team. Cookie discusses his journey as a student-athlete, the appeal of the daily grind of the hockey season -- while looking ahead to next season's team and hopes for success. Says Co…

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Join us on FalconCast as Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) chats with Zoe Christostomides (BSAD, minor Journalism '26), the rising junior captain of the Fitchburg State University women's soccer team, editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Point, and aspiring broadcast journalist. Zoe's story takes us on a journey from her high school soccer days, whe…

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Over the weekend, there was UFC and boxing. Did you catch both? Canelo looked good but is definitely starting to slow down. The UFC card had some good fights to talk about. Join in the convo in the chat and let us hear what you thought of the fights. Super Chats get extra attention and are always appreciated. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/u…

Bare Knuckles was back with some big match-ups this past weekend. Some weird injury finishes that sucked the jelly out of the donut. Mike Perry proves again that he is built for bare-knuckle competition. UFC had a less than name filled card. Much less. The card still had its moments. Jump in the chat and let us hear what you thought about the fight…

Looks like Ryan Garcia rigged the game and bet on himself. Something I've noticed recently is how many online gambling companies there are. How long will athletes get to keep betting on themselves if they are able to sway the odds so heavily? Do people care? Do people care if the fights are leveraged by the promotion? Main Channel: https://www.yout…

There was no UFC or bare knuckles this weekend, but there was still plenty of magnificent violence to watch. Friday's PFL had some good action, followed by KC early Saturday morning. All wrapped up with a surprising set of great fights on the boxing event. Jump in the chat and share your thoughts about the fights. Super Chats get extra attention an…

It's time for another mid-week stream where we cover all the extras that we missed on the Sunday show. I've been reading a new book that has made me question some leg-break events of the past. I think I could have figured out a reason why some MMA athletes have suffered horrible leg breaks. Then we will dive into the Haney - Garcia shit show that's…

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It was a great weekend of fights. I caught both the PFL and BKFC on Friday. Both cards were solid and had a lot of great action. Unfortunately, UFC 300 on Saturday night was outstanding and will overshadow a lot of the action that went down on Friday. I'll dive into the fights and give you my breakdowns of the action. Jump in the chat, and let us h…

Sorry if the show starts late today. Boy has a game, and I don't know what time we will get back. I missed the BKFC, but I watched most of the UFC. Let me hear what you thought of the fights in the chat. Super Chats will get more attention and are always welcome. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialJonFitch Fitch SMASH programs: http…

I must have been awfully close to the target to warrant a response from Chael Sonnen. For someone with such a massive following to pay any attention to me is unusual. He has millions of followers and I barely get past the 200 view threshold. I can only assume that I must have said something that set him off. When you are close to the target, you te…

I was traveling this weekend but still managed to catch a bunch of fights. BKFC had some notable fights, and the main card of the UFC had plenty to talk about. If we have time, we might also discuss some other current events in MMA and the world. Super Chats are always welcome and will get some focus. Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Offi…

Renato Moicano appeared on the MMA Hour this week with Ariel Helwani. He was asked about the class action lawsuit and his thoughts on it. Unfortunately, he doesn't really understand the situation. He is like most fighters and everyone else who doesn't really understand antitrust law and what a healthy market looks like. I'll do my best to break dow…

There has been a lot of action over the last week. The NCAA wrestling tournament took place, and there were tons of great matches. I watched nearly every match in the tournament. BKFC had a show in Bulgaria, and the main event was one hell of a scrap. UFC put on another Fight Night that felt like they phoned it in. There were still some good fights…

There were some interesting fights to talk about. I was able to watch the majority of BKFC and UFC events. What were your top fights of the weekend? There is some drama going on with Diego Sanchez and his weird manager, Fabia, which we can talk about, too. Pop in the chat with any questions or observations. Super Chats get extra attention and are a…