Best Mma Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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The MMA Analysis – UFC 322 Della Maddalena vs Makhachev Preview

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Wes and New Shaun recapped the Warehouse slop from last week, wait a minute, I wrote the same thing last week. At least these fights were violent and fun. This weekend there is a very stacked card from Madison Square Garden. Nice streak of some good events to end the year. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC 322 Della Maddalena vs Makhachev Pre…

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118.) UFC 322 Results: Islam Becomes New Welterweight Champion 31:03

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Alec discusses the UFC 322 card results. What's next for Islam after capturing welterweight gold in dominant fashion? Did Michael Morales or Carlos Prates have the more impressive performance last night? Does Zhang Weili need to move back to strawweight after her failed bid against Valentina Shevchenko? All of this is covered and more in today's ep…

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117.) UFC 322: Main Card Predictions 33:46

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Today Alec discusses his predictions for the upcoming UFC 322 main card in Madison Square Garden in NYC. In the headliner, Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight to try and become a two-division champion against Jack Della Maddalena. Zhang Weili will attempt a similar feat in the co-main event against Valentina Shevchenko. Other matchups discusse…

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598 - Now or Never 1:44:55

2h ago1:44:55

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Why has Islam Makhachev chosen this moment to go up to 170? Is he at the end of his prime? Or maybe it's just because Jack Della Maddalena SUCKS. Praying for Bo Nickal's downfall in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instin…

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UFC 322 Full Card Predictions & Picks! 33:24

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Welcome back y'all! We've got a genuinely stacked UFC PPV this weekend, featuring 2 title fights with 4 champions, 3 of which are their division's GOATs! What a night! And it doesn't stop there, with a ton of ranked fighters and intriguing matchups making up the rest of the card! Thanks for watching y'all!!Looking for MMA content that's knowledgabl…

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656: UFC 322 Preview Ft. Herb Dean 2:02:26

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss everything UFC 322 from the main card opener of Beneil Dariush vs Benoît Saint Denis, massive fights with title implicatio in Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates and Sean Brady vs Michael Morales, the double champion vs champion main and co-main events between JDM and Islam Makhachev plus Valentina Shevchenko and #…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 122 Bonfim vs Brown Preview

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Wes and New Shaun recapped the Warehouse slop from last week, where we got a nice, little cherry on top with a fixed fight. The people asked for more slop and that’s exactly what the UFC served up again this week. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 122 Bonfim vs Brown Preview Consensus Bet of the Week: Morales ITD -125 1U…

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597 - UFC is Fake? 1:17:13

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IT'S A SHAM, I TELL YOU. A SHAM. Talking Volkov-Almeida and Murzakanov-Rakic in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch…

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UFC Bonfim vs Brown Predictions! 23:33

19h ago23:33

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Welcome Back Y'all! Today we break down the Apex event featuring some pretty intriguing matchups! Thanks for watching!Looking for MMA content that's knowledgable but still laid-back? Thoughtful but not pretentious? Locally, organically sourced MMA content delivered by a hairy Arab Man from New Jersey? Well by golly you came to the right place! Welc…

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655: Merab, Jiri & Garcia Join The Show! 2:11:05

14d ago2:11:05

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action and controversy from UFC Vegas 110 from the eye poke that lead to a KO for Waldo Cortes-Acosta against Ante Delija, the gambling scandal unfolding from the Isaac Dulgarian fight and more before Jiri Prochazka joins the show to talk about his win at UFC 320, his emotional reaction to Alex Pereri…

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596 - All Eyes on Me 1:06:27

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Sign our petition to have every heavyweight on the UFC roster summarily executed. Talking Volkov-Almeida and Murzakanov-Rakic in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medi…

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UFC 321 Recap + Apex Slop Predictions! 23:52

16d ago23:52

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Welcome back y'all! Hot off the heels of a 4-0 quick picks card, we go back to the basement in Vegas. What did we do to deserve this, you ask? Well, that's hard to say really. But in the meantime enjoy this weeks slop from the Apex!

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654: UFC 321 : Did Tom Quit? 1:15:16

9d ago1:15:16

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC 321 including the controversial no contest in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Cyril Gane, the MMA worlds reaction to the eye poke that ended it, the need for an immediate rematch and more, plus a new straweight champion in Mackenzie Dern, incredible knockouts by Azamat Murzakan…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC 321 Aspinall vs Gane Preview

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Wes and New Shaun recapped UFC Vancouver which was another stellar performance by the refs. After that, the guys previewed UFC 321 headlined by Tom Aspinall finally defending the undisputed heavyweight championship, as long as we don’t count the Hawg. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC 321 Aspinall vs. Gane Preview Consensus Bet of the Week: R…

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595 - Gane-orrhea 1:06:10

14d ago1:06:10

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The heavyweight division has a disease. One man has the cure (we hope). Our thoughts on Brendan Allen's triumph over Reinier de Ridder, plus some thoughts on the previous week's card that got lost in the shuffle in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pu…

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UFC 321 Predictions & Picks! 25:53

16d ago25:53

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Welcome Back Y'all! Today we talk about UFC 321, an awesome card in Abu Dhabi with a bunch of fun fights! Thanks for watching! Looking for MMA content that's knowledgable but still laid-back? Thoughtful but not pretentious? Locally, organically sourced MMA content delivered by a hairy Arab Man from New Jersey? Well by golly you came to the right pl…

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653: UFC 321 Preview 1:38:29

16d ago1:38:29

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder recap all the action from UFC Vancouver including RDR quitting on the stool, Brendan Allen calling for the biggest names in the division, some controversy on down the card and more plus a look ahead to UFC 321 with Tom Aspinall defending his title against Ciryl Gane, Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba and a host of t…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 120 de Ridder vs Allen Preview

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Do Bronx!!! Wes and New Shaun recapped UFC Rio where Do Bronx reminded everyone he is still a top lightweight in the world. After that the guys previewed UFC Vancouver which thankfully isn’t full of Canadian fighters, but there’s still a bunch of bad fights. The main event is not the one we wanted, but it’s the one we are getting. Direct Download: …

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594 - Uh, Vai Morrer 1:09:10

22d ago1:09:10

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Charles Oliveira isn't done yet, Reinier de Ridder may just be getting started, and we're enjoying the fact that we've got two cards with full, interesting undercards to talk about. In our latest bonus episode, we use Montel Jackson as an example of how NOT to use a reach advantage, discuss Joel Alvarez's future as a welterweight, and struggle to w…

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UFC De Ridder Vs Allen Predictions & Picks! 22:09

28d ago22:09

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Welcome back y'all! We've got a solid Canadian card here, eh? Topped with a fun middleweight top 5 main event, and a women's flyweight banger in the midst of it, it should be a good one! Thanks for watching!Looking for MMA content that's knowledgable but still laid-back? Thoughtful but not pretentious? Locally, organically sourced MMA content deliv…

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652: Merab Makes History 1:32:15

24d ago1:32:15

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Rio with Charles Olivera getting back on the winning track with a second round submission of Gamrot, huge wins from Deiveson Figueiredo, Joel Alvarez and many more plus Dana White's massive announcement for UFC 323 featuring Merab Dvalishvili attempting to make history with a 4th title…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 119 Oliveira vs Gamrot Preview

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Wes and New Shaun are recapped UFC 320 card which was a very good PPV. After that, Do Bronx fight week!!!! Not many good fights at UFC Rio but Do Bronx is fighting. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 119 Oliveira vs Gamrot Preview Consensus Bet of the Week: Do Bronx -110 1U

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513 - Two True Kings 1:14:57

28d ago1:14:57

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Alex Pereira had about 90 seconds before his body started to explode piece by piece--fortunately, that was more than enough. Also, Merab Dvalishvili is the GOAT. Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal, more from the UFC 320 prelims, and our thoughts on the travesty that was Carlos Ulberb vs Dominick Reyes in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/…

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UFC Rio: Oliveira vs Gamrot Predictions & Picks! 16:55

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Welcome back y'all! This week we've got a pretty fun fight night in Brazil, featuring lightweight top 5 contenders Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot! Should be a fun one, with some good betting value on the card altogether! Last week we went 8-3, let's keep the winning ways rolling! Looking for MMA content that's knowledgable but still laid-back?…

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651: It's Still Poatan's World 1:47:29

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The MMA Analysis – UFC 320 Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 Preview

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Wes and New Shaun are back and they recapped UFC Perth that definitely happened and was very important… Anyways, there is a really good fight card on Saturday with two title fights. Enjoy it because good cards have become few and far between. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC 320 Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 Preview Consensus Bet of the Week: Rountr…

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592 - Golden Boy 1:24:06

1M ago1:24:06

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How much you wanna bet Dana White has some intern knife Magomed Ankalaev before the fight like Joaquin Phoenix did to Russell Crowe in Gladiator. Josh Emmett vs Youssef Zalal, more from the UFC 320 prelims, and our thoughts on the travesty that was Carlos Ulberb vs Dominick Reyes in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Preda…

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UFC 320 Predictions And Picks! 27:21

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Welcome back y'all! We got a stacked PPV this weekend featuring 2 title fights at the top of the bill! Also a bunch of other interesting or fun fights, with some good betting value as well. Let's hope our good luck keeps rolling this week!Looking for MMA content that's knowledgable but still laid-back? Thoughtful but not pretentious? Locally, organ…

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591 - Lite Heavyweights 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

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The UFC returns to the southern hemisphere with a harsh lesson for the Australian people. Next: the White House. Heavy Henka returns! And our boy Hoshoryu has fighting like a true yokozuna for the first seven days of the September tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/…

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UFC Perth: Ulberg vs Reyes Predictions & Picks! 20:58

2M ago20:58

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Welcome Back Y'all! After a week away, the UFC is back with a fun card down under! Featuring a top 5 Light Heavyweight Main Event, and some fun Regional fighters filling up the rest of the card. Let's get this bread!Looking for MMA content that's knowledgable but still laid-back? Thoughtful but not pretentious? Locally, organically sourced MMA cont…

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650: Ft. Modestas Bukauskas 1:54:56

1M ago1:54:56

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the fights coming up this weekend at UFC Perth, Rafael Fiziev falling out of the UFC Rio main event and the scramble to find Charles Olivera a fight, Conor McGregor claiming he will make his return at the UFC White House card along with projections of what it is going to look like, Alex Pereria coming to …

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590 - How Crawford Broke Canelo 1:35:12

2M ago1:35:12

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Friend/nemesis of the show Kyle McLachlan returns to talk about Terence Crawford's career-defining win over Canelo Alvarez. Breaking down Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy and the rest of UFC Paris in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunch…

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649: MMA Beats Boxing 1:57:02

2M ago1:57:02

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from Noche UFC including Diego Lopes stunning KO of Jean Silva and more, a look at Zuffa's innagural boxing event with Terrence Crawford getting the win over Canelo Alvarez, the tragic passing of Ricky Hatton, Jon Jones making his case for The White House card and Dana isn't bitting, Tom Aspina…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 117 Lopes vs Silva Preview

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Wes and New Shaun recapped UFC Paris that set a record for knockouts. After that the guys previewed Noche UFC which is pretty weak compared to previous ones, but there should be a bunch of action packed fights and main event is tremendous. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 117 Lopes vs Silva Preview Consensus Parlay of the Week: Silv…