Best Mma Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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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

4h 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

14h 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

2d 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

7d ago

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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

7d 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

7d 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

9d 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

16d ago

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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

14d 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

15d ago16:55

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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

24d ago

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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

22d 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

22d ago27:21

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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

29d 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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…

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589 - Last Nerd Standing 1:12:23

1M ago1:12:23

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Jean Silva is now the last nerd standing. In other news, two of the best boxers in the world are about to fight. 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/facepunching/p/preda…

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UFC Noche: Lopes vs Silva Predictions & Picks! 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Welcome Back Y'all! This week we've got a killer main event in Texas for UFC Noche, with Diego Lopes taking on the last undefeated fighting nerd Jean Silva. Will Lopes punctuate a horrible 2025 For the Brazilian powerhouse? Or Will Jean Silva punch his ticket to a title shot? I'm excited to find out! Thanks for watching y'all! Looking for MMA conte…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 116 Imavov vs Borralho Preview

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After a couple weeks off, the MMA Analysis is back to preview UFC Paris. It’s a 14 fight card with a bunch of regional MMA champs debuting. The Modest Buakake also takes on the Bearjew. The main event might be boring but there should be a bunch of other violent fights on the card. Direct Download: The MMA Analysis – UFC on ESPN+ 116 Imavov vs Borra…

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588 - Rise of the Nerds 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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A compelling main event and an undercard full of pilfered regional champs? What is this, 2015? 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 Support us and listen to bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www…

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UFC Paris: Imavov vs Borralho Predictions & Picks! 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Welcome back y'all! We are back in France this weekend with an awesome middleweight matchup, and some other really 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…

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648: Big Bookings and Misfits Madness Ft. Lerone Murphy 1:55:14

2M ago1:55:14

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the biggest fights of the weekend including Darren Till knocking out Luke Rockhold, Tony Ferguson getting back in the win column, Dillon Danis winning his first MMA fight in 6 years then instantly calling for UFC champions, plus massive fight bookings for UFC 321, 322, UFC Vancouver and more then Lerone M…

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647: BYM Is Back! 1:51:33

2M ago1:51:33

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the reasons the show has been off for weeks now before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including a new middle weight champion in Khamzat, Johnny Walker with a massive underdog KO at the weekend, Darren Till preparing to box Luke Rockhold this weekend, the tragic incident with Raja Jackson ov…

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587 - Despair 1:05:20

2M ago1:05:20

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A thoroughly dispiriting night of fights with two bright spots: Charles Johnson letting out his inner G, and Sergei Pavlovich beating a top heavyweight prospect by being only slightly good at MMA. Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks - read my latest breakdown on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-…

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"Freight Train" Gabe Rednose Fighter Interview! 19:09

2M ago19:09

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Welcome back y'all! We have a very special guest on this episode, returning for the third time, Gabe Rednose! Gabe is a Professional MMA fighter who is going up to Heavyweight for his first Pro Main Event on September 27th! He's a longtime friend of the show and I'm always happy to catch up with him! **We had some technical difficulties at around t…

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UFC Shanghai: Zhang Vs Walker Predictions & Picks! 16:45

2M ago16:45

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Welcome Back Y'all! We got a fun fight night at 6am in China, what did we do to deserve this? Featuring a squash match in the main event, and some fun matchups throughout the card! Thanks for watching y'all!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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586 - Dricus Takes it Lying Down 1:17:31

2M ago1:17:31

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Dricus Du Plessis is back with his funniest performance yet! Talking about how MVP is the only Bellator/PFL guy currently killing it in the UFC, plus Loopy Godinez, Lone'er Kavanagh, and more in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks - read my latest breakdown on Substack: https://o…

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PFL Welterweight Sarek "Berserker" Shields Fighter Interview! 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Welcome Back Y'all! We have a very special guest this week, PFL Welterweight Sarek "Berserker" Shields! Sarek is coming off of a first round doctor stoppage and for a guy with the nickname "Beserker", he's a pretty chill dude! We talked about a lot in this pod, and by the end I'm positive you'll be a fan of the guy as well. Thanks for watching! Loo…

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The MMA Analysis – UFC 319 du Plessis vs Chimaev Preview

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The MMA Analysis is finally back after missing the last couple Warehouse slop cards to preview UFC 319. Before that, Shaun and Wes recapped Fluffy Hernandez smoking Roman Dolidze and a couple other highlights of that card and then touched on the new UFC TV deal. With that stuff out of the way, the guys went through UFC 319 which has a lot of fights…