Best Ben Aspinall Podcasts (2025)

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Ilia Topuria: I Will Knock Out Charles Oliveira in Round 1! Plus, Tom Aspinall’s Next Opponent 55:25

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Now that the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga is over, why does it seem like no one cares? Then, Dana White won’t say it, but I think he’s relieved he doesn’t have to deal with Jones anymore. Plus, why I believe Aspinall’s next opponent is already booked. And what would a Jones return even look like? And finally, Ilia Topuria predicts he’ll knock ou…

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Episode 651: Jon Jones ‘retires’ the same week as UFC 317? Lawd! 1:13:41

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So, Jon Jones is out. Like, OUT out. As in Jon Jones is retired. Or … should we say … “retired,” because ain’t nobody thinks we’ve seen the last of this dude in a cage, a ring, or a dusty circle of dirt at some county fairgrounds. In any case, Jones’ career ended (for now) the way all the great ones go out — with Dana White making a halfhearted ann…

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My Reaction to Jon Jones' Retirement, Life After Fighting, and Why Tom Aspinall’s Next Opponent Affects Jones’ Legacy 1:02:23

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Jon Jones announced his retirement from the UFC! On today's episode, I tell you whether we should believe him, and why I’m curious how a star like Jones handles life after fighting. Plus, why part of Jones’ legacy depends on who Tom Aspinall fights next. And finally, my thoughts on Bo Bassett decommitting from Iowa. Chapters: Jon Jones announces hi…

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SR Morning After LIVE - Jon Jones Retires, NEW Criminal Charge, Aspinall/Pereira? UFC 317 1:09:30

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With some big news dropping just last night, Jed Meshew and Jimmy Smith are back to breakdown with entire Jon Jones retirement, new criminal charges, what's next for Tom Aspinall, Today's Boxing presser, UFC Baku, UFC 317 and more! Don't forget to become an SR member for a bunch of perks and to keep the channel going! Download the Saily app and use…

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WTF Jon Jones Just RETIRED?! Aspinall/Pereira NEXT? - REACTION w/ John Morgan! 35:00

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John Morgan is back to give our immidiate reaction to Jon Jones retiring, what it means for his legacy, Tom Aspinall, who's next, did Dana White make a mistake and more! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at…

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Islam Makhachev Has Only Three Fights Left?! Plus, Dana White Ready to “Move On” From Jones vs. Aspinall! 53:51

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Islam Makhachev needs to fully commit to welterweight, and I’ll tell you why. Plus, Daniel Cormier says Makhachev may only have three fights left. Also, my reaction to the video of Conor McGregor punching a man in an Ibiza nightclub. And the latest on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, with Dana White saying he’s ready to “move on” if an agreement isn’t r…

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Submission Radio LIVE - McGregor More Trouble, Movsar/Pico, Charles Overlooked? UFC 317 w/ Mike Heck & Sean Sheehan! 1:16:03

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Submission Radio LIVE is bck with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Sean Sheehan for all the latest MMA news, McGregor issues, Pico/Movsar official,UFC Baku, Jones Deadline, UFC 317 and much more! Enjoy Submission Radio and want to support the show? You can more become a member now! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://S…

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Episode 650: Accusations, innuendos and inferences 1:08:27

9d ago1:08:27

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So, there’s still some fight left in this old dog, Kamaru Usman — as Joaquin Buckley found out the hard way in their UFC Fight Night main event on Saturday. The 38-year-old Usman defied the odds and many expectations with a vintage performance that saw him use the ol’ wrestling game to take a unanimous decision over the seemingly incredibly ill-pre…

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Kamaru Usman Turns Back the Clock and I Don't Care About Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou! 1:17:50

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Kamaru Usman proved the doubters wrong with his win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Atlanta. I tell you what it means for Usman going forward and how the rest of the welterweight division should get matched up. Also, my thoughts on Paul Craig’s illegal upkick against Rodolfo Bellato that led to a no-contest, and whether Bellato flopped to get the call.…

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SR Morning After LIVE w/ Jose Youngs & Mike Bohn! - Can Usman BEAT Islam/JDM? What Happens to 170? 52:37

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SR Morning After LIVE is BACK w/ Jose Youngs and Mike Bohn both jumping on to talk UFC ATL, Kamaru Usman being BACK, 170, what's next for Kamaru, can Usman beat Islam or JDM? Thug Rose and much, much more! Enjoy Submission Radio and want to support the show? You can more become a member by today! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission]…

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Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley Preview, More Heavyweight Drama, and the Latest on Ben Askren's Health Scare 31:40

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Dana White says Jon Jones agreed to fight Tom Aspinall — so where does Ciryl Gane fit into this? Then, I’m all in on Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes, but I’ve got questions about what kind of shape Nunes is really in after her time away. Plus, I talked to Kamaru Usman about the challenge of fighting Joaquin Buckley this weekend at UFC Atlanta. And …

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & John Morgan - Usman/Buckley, Kamaru Title Shot? UFC 316 + More 1:01:03

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Welcome back to Submission Radio LIVE where Jed Meshew and John Morgan join me to break down all of the latest MMA news as well as Kamaru Usman's return, the 170 division, UFC 316 aftermath, Jon Jones, Dana White promoting the boxing and more! Enjoy Submission Radio and want to support the show? You can more become a memember by hitting the join bu…

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Episode 649: Merab Dvalishvili: Little guy, big problem 1:07:14

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Not sure how you’re supposed to beat this guy Merab Dvalishvili at this point. Poison? Blow darts? The Dark Arts? Regular-ass fighting ain’t working, as Sean O’Malley found out at UFC 316 on Saturday. Looked like O’Malley was trying to do the right things — stay off the cage, work the body, show improved takedown defense, get up when Merab put him …

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Sean O’Malley’s Best Fight Ever, Kayla Harrison's Torturous Weight Cut, and Amanda Nunes Is Back! UFC 316 Reaction 37:23

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Despite the loss to Merab Dvalishvili, I think we saw the best Sean O’Malley we've ever seen at UFC 316. Then, I give you some behind-the-scenes stories on Kayla Harrison's hellacious weight cut, which ultimately didn't stop her from putting a beating on Julianna Pena. Plus, I’m officially taking back everything I’ve said about Amanda Nunes — she’s…

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Submission Radio UFC 316 Morning After LIVE w/ Brett Okamoto & Oscar Willis! 58:41

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Welcome to the Morning After UFC 316! Brett Okamoto and Oscar Willis join me to talk Merab's sub win over O'Malley, Kayla becoming champ, Kayla/Nunes, Patchy Mix losing, Dana White still not confirming Jones/Aspinall at the Press Conference, promoting the boxing, Buckley/Usman next weekend, 170 division and much more! Enjoy Submission Radio and wan…

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Season Review 2024/25 (Truro away ole ole...) 1:31:01

21d ago1:31:01

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It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times. We look back on a disappointing end to a brilliant season, covering the playoff defeat to Oldham, rumours of Hinshelwood leaving, and the 3UP campaign. We also hand out our end of season awards! Timings: 03:45 - Discussion of York City 0-3 Oldham Athletic 34:18 - Talking points: Hinshelwood leav…

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UFC 316 Preview: Sean O'Malley's Path to Victory, and Julianna Pena Must Do THIS to Win! 1:03:16

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It’s UFC 316 weekend! But I start with Jon Jones — and the only three options he has left. Plus, Sean Strickland admitted he turned down a fight with Caio Borralho, which concerns me. Then, I explain how Julianna Pena can upset Kayla Harrison in the women’s bantamweight title fight. Also, what happens if Sean O’Malley loses to Merab Dvalishvili aga…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Chuck Mindenhall & TJ De Santis, UFC 316 SPECIAL 1:10:37

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UFC 316 is almost upon us so a new Prime Time edition of SR Live is here! We give our final UFC 316 picks, preview Merab/Sean 2, Pena/Harrison, Patchy's UFC debut, react to Aspinall fighting someone else? Volk/Yair 2 mess and remember the MMA media legend Jordan Breen! Check out Chuck's tribute to Jordan here: https://www.themith.com/a-farewell-to.…

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Episode 648: Are Kayla & Merab unbeatable at UFC 316? 1:06:27

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The odds don’t look very competitive headed into the dueling title fights atop Saturday’s UFC 316. Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison are both pretty big favorites over their opponents (challenger Sean O’Malley and chalmpion Julianna Peña, respectively). The line on Harrison, in fact, is outlandish — though that fight is admittedly most interesti…

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What Really Happened With Maycee Barber? And Michael Chandler Needs to MOVE ON From Conor McGregor! 52:43

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Maycee Barber backed out of the Erin Blanchfield fight at the last possible second, and on today’s episode I tell you what actually happened. Then, I explain why the stakes for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley 2 are far bigger than you could ever imagine. And, Ariel Helwani and I disagree over what I recently said about Islam Makhachev and Ilia …

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UFC 316 PREVIEW: Can O'Malley Really Beat Merab? Kayla KILLING Herself w/ Weight Cut, Patchy Mix! 30:55

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Luke Thomas joins me to preview UFC 316! We talk Merab Dvalishvili/ Sean O'Malley 2, Julianna Peña/Kayla Harrison, Patchy Mix's debut, who's next for Merab and much more! Also make sure to subscribe to @LukeThomas and if you haven't yet sign up to one of the best Substacks in MMA: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Download the Saily app and use the cod…

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Submission Radio Morning After w/ New York Ric, Mike Bohn & Megan Olivi! - Maycee REACTION, UFC 316! 1:03:36

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Another big weekend comes and goes and it's time to see where we're all at the Morning After! New York Eric Jackman is in the house with Mike Bohn and Megan Olivi (jumping on at 7:20am, 5:20 NYC time) to react to main event being called off last night at the Apex, Gamrot and what's next, UFC 316, Merab, Julianna Pena, Kayla Harrison, new fights wit…

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Tom Aspinall’s Big Announcement! Plus Ian Machado Garry Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev! 50:11

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Fans are so frustrated with the Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga that they’ve started signing a petition to strip Jones of his UFC title. But I still believe the fight is going to happen. Plus, Aspinall teased some big news today — I’ll tell you what it was. Then, a lot of fighters are suddenly talking about their legacies, and I need to weigh in. A…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Ben Fowlkes DEBUT - UFC 316 Meh? Jones Petition , Volk/Yair 2? 1:21:14

28d ago1:21:14

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There's a few good men on the latest episode of Submission Radio LIVE as Jed Meshew and Ben Fowlkes join the show! We want the truth as we talk new TUF, UFC 316, Merab, Jon Jones pettitions, Volk/Yair 2 craziness and more! Plus prepare yourself as we reveal our Tom Cruise top 3's as well as a few of his worst movies! All that AND your questions? St…

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Episode 647: Luckily, Merab has nine other toes 1:03:36

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The CME’s 13th birthday is coming up, and you know what that means: it’s pledge month! Now through June 1, get 50% off a new monthly or annual Patreon subscription when you use the code CME13 at checkout! Get on it! Join the team! Support the community! Stick it to the man! Merab Dvalishvili broke his toe on the dome of a training partner this week…

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Conor McGregor Wants to Buy OnlyFans?! Plus, the Nate Diaz Brawl Video and Will Paddy Fight Tsarukyan Next? 1:16:37

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Nate Diaz was in a brawl in Thailand? I react to that video, plus I tell you why I believe Diaz is totally serious when he hints about returning to the UFC. And Conor McGregor says he's in serious talks to buy OnlyFans, but I don't believe him. Plus, Arman Tsarukyan apparently likes the idea of fighting Paddy Pimblett. I like the matchup as well, b…

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Submission Radio Morning After LIVE w/ Kenny Florian & Jimmy Smith! Movsar SCREWED! Topuria, Jones! 56:05

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Get situated after a big weekend with a new episode of Submission Radio Morning After where Kenny Florian and Jimmy Smith will try to make sense of Movsar getting screwed, Volk/Yair 2, Topuria dropping his coaches, Jon Jones in Thailand AND MORE! Plus throw in those questions! (Get the coffee, regerts and panadol as well cause we are gonna need it!…

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I Called Islam Makhachev a Coward?! Plus, I'm Enjoying Jon Jones Trolling Us 59:32

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Could Ilia Topuria become the UFC’s first three-division champion? His brother thinks so, and I tell you whether I think thats even possible. Then, my reaction to the news that Topuria has left his gym and longtime team. And, there’s a very real rivalry between Paddy Pimblett and Topuria—and somehow, some way, we need to see that fight. Also, you a…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Mike Heck and Gareth A Davies! TKO Boxing Mess! Jones/Aspinall, Volk/Yair 2?! 56:24

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We areeeeee back with another episode of Submission Radio LIVE w/ Mike Heck and Gareth A Davies (making his debut!) Don't forget to drop those questions in the chat! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at htt…

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Episode 646: Jon Jones is back on his f*ckery 1:09:31

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The CME’s 13th birthday is this month, and you know what that means: It’s pledge month! Now through June 1, GET 50% OFF A NEW MONTHLY OR ANNUAL PATREON SUBSCRIPTION when you use the code CME13 at checkout! Get on it! Join the team! Support the community! Stick it to the man! First you've got Jon Jones riding on the back of a motorbike looking zoote…

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Islam Makhachev Ran From Ilia Topuria! Plus, Is Jon Jones the Biggest Troll in UFC History? 43:11

1M ago43:11

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Is Jon Jones the biggest troll in UFC history? I begin with that. Then, with no news on a light heavyweight title rematch coming, I'm wondering if Alex Pereira actually wants the fight against Magomed Ankalaev. And after last week's slew of fight announcements, do we think Paddy Pimblett could face Ilia Topuria after the Spaniard fights Oliveira? A…

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Playoff semi-final preview special 1:32:35

1M ago1:32:35

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Here we flipping go, boys. It's playoffs time and we have a panel of Simon, Ben, Will Harris & Stu Wilson to preview the crucial semi-final v Oldham. We're also joined by Latics fan Matt from the Boundary Park Alert System podcast to give the Oldham view. Timings: 01:02 - Introducing this week's guests Stu Wilson & Will Harris 04:49 - Discussion of…

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Islam Makhachev's Quest For a Second Belt, Chimaev Favored Over DDP, and Ariel Helwani Is WRONG! 36:59

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On today’s episode, I begin by explaining what Ariel Helwani is misunderstanding about Islam Makhachev's move to 170 lbs. Then, Khamzat Chimaev is favored to beat Dricus du Plessis -- should he be? And Valentina Shevchenko has responded to my criticism! Plus, people are blaming Jon Jones, but there’s still no evidence that he’s the one holding up t…

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Luke Thomas - Topuria/Islam NEVER HAPPENING? JDM/Islam PREVIEW, Movsar Absolutely SCREWED?! 38:02

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Luke Thomas is BACK on Submission Radio! We react to all the big fight annoucements, talk JDM/Islam, DDP/Khamzat, Movsar having to fight again and much more! Don't forget to join Luke's awesome Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% o…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Brian Campbell & Jed Meshew- Topuria/Charles, DDP/Khamzat, Islam or JDM? 1:06:44

1M ago1:06:44

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Things are heating up after Dana White's latest announcements and Brian Campbell and Jed Meshew are BACK on Submission Radio LIVE to react to all the biggest news, Ilia/Charles UFC 317, Islam vacating the belt, Islam/JDM, DDP/Khamzat, Patchy Mix coming to the UFC? + MORE Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.co…

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Episode 645: Let the dominoes fall after UFC 315 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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The CME’s 13th birthday is coming up, and you know what that means: It’s pledge month! Now through June 1, GET 50% OFF A NEW MONTHLY OR ANNUAL PATREON SUBSCRIPTION when you use the code CME13 at checkout! Get on it! Join the team! Support the community! Stick it to the man! Did Jack Della Maddalena ruin everything? Well, it’s a fluid situation. As …

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UFC 315 Reaction: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev Next? Plus, My Problem With The Bullet! 1:03:36

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With Jack Della Maddalena’s win over Belal Muhammad, the door is now open for Islam Makhachev to move up and challenge JDM. On today's podcast, I talk about whether Makhachev deserves an immediate title shot, and what this fight would mean for the future of lightweight and welterweight. Then, after watching her defeat Manon Fiorit, I tell you about…