# Mma on The No Agenda Show

Mma comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2009 to September 2026.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** July 2009 – September 2026
- **Related topics:** [Martial Arts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-arts.md), [Activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [Brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [Chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Jair Bolsonaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jair-bolsonaro.md), [Karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Orlando](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orlando.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Cole Johnson, MMA Fighter vs Chimpanzee

- **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-06
- **Time:** 1:57:36–2:02:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/cole-johnson-mma-fighter-vs-chimpanzee.md

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.

Keywords: cole johnson, [mma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mma.md), chimpanzee, [polar bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polar-bear.md), animal fighting

### UFC White House Event, Mixed Martial Arts History, and Rules

- **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-14
- **Time:** 33:01–36:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/ufc-white-house-event-mixed-martial-arts-history-and-rules.md

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.

Keywords: [ufc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ufc.md), [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), [wrestling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wrestling.md), [mma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mma.md), [martial arts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-arts.md)

### Jair Bolsonaro's Post-Presidency Life in Orlando Florida

- **Episode:** [1524: Climatarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-26
- **Time:** 1:07:46–1:12:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian/chapter/jair-bolsonaro-s-post-presidency-life-in-orlando-florida.md

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.

Keywords: [jair bolsonaro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jair-bolsonaro.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [orlando](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/orlando.md), [brazil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brazil.md), [mma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mma.md)

### Knighting Ceremony and MMA Banker

- **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:43:45–1:48:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/knighting-ceremony-and-mma-banker.md

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."

Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [mma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mma.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/karma.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

### MMA Promotion and RiotCheck.com Launch

- **Episode:** [531: Quantum Dong](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong.md)
- **Published:** 2013-07-18
- **Time:** 39:36–45:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/531-quantum-dong/chapter/mma-promotion-and-riotcheck-com-launch.md

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."

Keywords: [mma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mma.md), riotcheck.com, bus driver, [activism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/activism.md), [protest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protest.md)

### Mixed Martial Arts, Evolution of Cage Fighting Rules

- **Episode:** [109: Forced Vaccinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/109-forced-vaccinations.md)
- **Published:** 2009-07-02
- **Time:** 6:19–10:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/109-forced-vaccinations/chapter/mixed-martial-arts-evolution-of-cage-fighting-rules.md

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.

Keywords: [mma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mma.md), cage fighting, [martial arts](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/martial-arts.md), greco-roman wrestling, tokyo dome, rules

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