Topic: Mma

MMA fighter Cole Johnson claims he has been offered money to fight a wild chimpanzee in a foreign country and eventually a polar bear with a sword. Johnson describes a "game plan" involving slamming the chimp, while the hosts mock the idea as suicidal given the extreme physical strength of primates. The segment highlights the absurdity of "D-level" internet content and concludes with Rob Dew's sign-off for the holiday weekend.

The hosting of a UFC match at the White House prompts a look back at the history of Mixed Martial Arts in America. The sport's origins are described as a "no holds barred" experiment to see which fighting style—karate, jiu-jitsu, or wrestling—was most dominant. Early matches are noted for their lack of rules and extreme violence before the implementation of modern safety regulations and sanctioning.

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is currently living in a vacation home owned by an MMA fighter in Orlando, Florida. NPR reports that Bolsonaro makes regular appearances to greet supporters near Walt Disney World, maintaining a distance from the political upheaval and riots that occurred in Brazil on January 8.

Several producers were recognized for their contributions, including Jeremy Hall, who sponsored his brother Tyler's knighthood. Tyler, a banker, is preparing for his first MMA match. Other new knights include Sir Tease from the Netherlands and NBS, a trader from Chicago who advocated for "going long No Agenda and short the clown world."

A listener who works as a school bus driver shared a photo of the No Agenda URL printed on her MMA fighting shorts. Additionally, producer Martin Peters launched RiotCheck.com, a website featuring a checklist to help citizens determine if a public disturbance qualifies as a "riot" based on criteria like wounded police, tear gas usage, and overturned cars. The site uses a mathematical formula to provide a "riot percentage."

John C. Dvorak provides a historical overview of the evolution of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and ultimate fighting. He explains how the sport began as a way to test different martial arts schools against one another before rules were implemented to prevent serious injury. The narrative covers the impact of Greco-Roman wrestlers on the sport's dynamics and the massive popularity of MMA in Japan, specifically at the Tokyo Dome.