The Game Plan

10/02/2025

Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood praises UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili for being quick learner 👊

10/01/2025

UFC Hall of Famer shares his thoughts on the authenticity of Mark Kerr’s story in ‘The Smashing Machine’.

Bas plays himself in the movie, which stars The Rock as Mark Kerr.

Search ‘The Game Plan’ on YouTube, wherever you get your podcasts, or to watch/listen to the full interview 🎧📺

Written content on the interview up on Heavy.com 📝

09/30/2025

Bas Rutten reveals he turned down a deal to join WWE. How do you think he would’ve done?

https://heavy.com/sports/ufc/exclusive-ufc-bas-rutten-wwe-offer/

Bas Rutten recently shared why he turned down an offer from WWE. The UFC legend is known for his charismatic personality, a valuable trait

09/29/2025

Latest interview with Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood is now up.

He talks:
✅UFC 320
✅Coaching Khalil Rountree and UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili for their fights on the same card
✅Bantamweight GOAT debate
& MORE

📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVbRXpT6b2s

Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood joins 'The Game Plan's Giancarlo Aulino ( ), to talk all things MMA. During the interview, John discusse...

09/27/2025

Check out our latest interview with UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten 🎙️

During the interview, Bas talks:
✅Playing himself in The Smashing Machine
✅The Rock’s role as Mark Kerr
✅Rejecting WWE’s offer
✅Being an MMA pioneer
And MORE

📺 https://youtu.be/0JAhPsWQAoo?si=1Xj3EhBJ8Uejg6_I

UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten joins 'The Game Plan's Giancarlo Aulino ( ), to talk all things MMA. During the interview, Bas talks about the ...

09/22/2025

While speaking to ‘The Game Plan’s Giancarlo Aulino, ESPN host Arda Ocal says he believes it’s “Cup or bust’ for the Maple Leafs this season.

09/22/2025

Check out our latest conversation with ESPN host Arda Ocal🎙

Arda joined 'The Game Plan's Giancarlo Aulino to discuss ESPN-WWE deal, Maple Leafs' expectations for 2025-26 NHL season, Connor McDavid & MORE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnFr7U39VY4&t=909s

ESPN host Arda Ocal joins 'The Game Plan's ( ), where he discusses all things pro wrestling and NHL. During the conversation, Arda discusses...

09/09/2025

Voice of the Maple Leafs Joe Bowen explains differences between calling games on radio and TV
https://heavy.com/sports/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/maple-leafs-joe-bowen-radio-tv/

Toronto Maple Leafs voice Joe Bowen once explained that key differences between calling games on radio and TV broadcasts.

08/30/2025

Former WWE referee Jimmy Korderas reflects on Shawn Michaels’ in-ring return at SummerSlam 2002

08/10/2025

‘Cobra Kai’ Star Addresses Potential MMA Move, Praises UFC as ‘Top of the Top’

https://heavy.com/sports/ufc/cobra-kai-star-mma-transition-ufc/

Cobra Kai star Brandon H. Lee praised UFC fighters and discussed whether he could transition into MMA. Lee, 26, known for his role as Kwon

08/09/2025

16 years ago today, Anderson Silva showed that there’s level to this 😳

https://heavy.com/sports/ufc/this-day-anderson-silva-forrest-griffin/

It's been 16 years since UFC 101, when Anderson Silva secured an epic knockout over Forrest Griffin. Silva met Griffin in the co-main event

11/04/2024

OTD (Nov. 3, 1995): The played their FIRST NBA game in front of 33,000 fans at the SkyDome!

Past guest Tracy Murray () scored 9pts in the Raptors’ 94-79 win over the New Jersey Nets 🏀