Best Ufc Main Event Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 673: The UFC’s Paramount+ Era will begin … weirdly 1:08:59

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CBS gave Dana White a grand stage over the weekend, letting him announce the first fight bookings of the Paramount+ Era during halftime of the Thanksgiving Day NFL game between the Cowboys and Chiefs. Perhaps that was a sign that the budding partnership between the UFC and Paramount–Skydance is actually off to a good start — but the fights themselv…

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Episode 244-UFC 323 Official Predictions 48:32

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🎙️ Episode Breakdown — The Surprise Jab Podcast 🔥 Introduction We’re back with another STACKED episode as we go over every single fight on the final ESPN PPV, UFC 323! From the Main Event between Merab and Petr Yan to the prelim bangers like Nazim vs. Ziam we go over it all! Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabp…

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NFL ATS Betting Picks | NFL #60 (EP. 14) 1:01:23

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While other podcasts are droning on for 90-120 minutes, Billi and Cav are out in 30-40 minutes, while still picking every NFL game ATS. However, it's the Bears @ Packers this weekend, so you get an extra 30 minutes. As always, you can get all of my official plays for the NFL Season by heading over to LockBetting.Com. This service has 150 consecutiv…

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BTL | Merab vs. Yan 2 Headlines UFC 323, Dana White Announces First Paramount Title Fights, More 1:30:57

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Dana White made it a memorable Thanksgiving for MMA fans with the announcement during the Chiefs vs. Cowboys game that Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight title headlines UFC 324 over the Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes mega-fight, and also revealed later that evening that Alexander Volkanovski will face Diego Lopes fo…

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Jalin Turner, Jan Błachowicz, UFC 323 picks 54:34

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Jim and Matt open the show with lightweight finisher Jalin Turner, who joins ahead of his return against Edson Barboza at UFC 323. Turner explains how training with Ian Machado Garry and reconnecting with his faith pulled him out of a brief retirement, helping him rediscover balance, purpose, and confidence. He also discusses studying the sport dif…

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No Bets Barred: Will Merab Dvalishvili Make History At UFC 323? 1:10:30

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The final UFC pay-per-view ever is here. This Saturday, UFC 323 takes place in Las Vegas, the final pay-per-view of 2025, which means the last PPV ever, as the UFC's new broadcast rights deal with Paramount will shake things up. And for their final PPV, the UFC is delivering the good, with two title fights and several big names for the penultimate …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to UFC 324, UFC 325 Fights Plus Can Petr Yan Pull Off the Upset Against Merab Dvalishvili? 1:11:55

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the announcements made for UFC 324 and UFC 325 including Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes and Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2. Did the UFC make the right call with these fights? Plus we’ll give our picks and…

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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659: UFC 323 Is Through The Sky Roof! 1:52:30

3d ago1:52:30

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the big fights dropped on Thanksgiving Day by Dana White including Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim LW title, Amanda Nunes and Kayla Harrison fighting for the bantamweight title at UFC 324, Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes for the FW title at UFC 325 and more plus a full preview of UF…

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Episode 243-UFC 324 Card Announcement, WWE Survivor Series Reactions, NFL Week 13 Recap, and The Final UFC Fights of 2025 1:08:26

4d ago1:08:26

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🚀 Introduction We’re back with an absolutely loaded episode — MASSIVE announcements, crazy reactions, playoff chaos, and the final UFC fights of the entire year. Buckle up. 🧨 UFC 324 ANNOUNCEMENT! The UFC just dropped a bombshell for 324 — and we’re breaking down every matchup, every surprise, and why this card might be one of the biggest PPVs in Y…

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Däs Bündesliga Show | MD 12 18:01

6d ago18:01

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Billi breaks down the Matchday 12 slate, which will see Dortmund travel to Leverkusen for the game of the weekend. Last season’s Bundesliga double-header between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund produced a feast of goals and the first meeting between the pair this term from the BayArena looks set to be another high-octane encounter.Leverkusen…

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NFL Week 13 ATS Betting Picks | NFL #30 Thanksgiving Special (EP.13) 48:27

9d ago48:27

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While other podcasts are droning on for 90-120 minutes, Billi and Cav are out in 30-40 minutes, while still picking every NFL game ATS (this week went slightly longer due to Thanksgiving). As always, you can get all of my official plays for the NFL Season by heading over to LockBetting.Com. This service has 150 consecutive months of tracked and tra…

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658: UFC Fight Night Backstage Beef! 1:35:25

9d ago1:35:25

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss everything from UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi, Including Waldo Cortes-Acosta getting a big KO win, Ian Machado Garry and Khamzat Chimaev getting into a backstage dust-up, and we look ahead to the future of the light and welter weight divisions #Bisping #Felder #UFCSupport Our Sponsors Vandy Crisps/MASA Chips - Re…

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Episode 672: Arman Tsarukyan forces the issue with Ilia Topuria 1:17:43

9d ago1:17:43

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Prior to Arman Tsarukyan’s win over Dan Hooker on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in Qatar, we figured Tsarukyan was still on the outside looking in at the lightweight title picture. He’s long come off as a fairly nondescript, vaguely dickish yet undeniably tough guy who wasn’t offering much in the puts-butts-in-seats department. He’d already blown one…

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BTL Thanksgiving Edition | Arman Tsarukyan Shines, Who's Next For Islam Makhahev, More 1:34:30

10d ago1:34:30

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Arman Tsarukyan staked his claim as the top lightweight contender in the UFC with a spectacular performance against Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar this past Saturday, and he wants his chance at Ilia Topuria and his world title. Will the performance, and timing, work out for Tsarukyan, or will he have to watch Paddy Pimblett fight for the…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, Who Should Get the Next Shot at Islam Makhachev 1:17:42

10d ago1:17:42

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC Qatar including who is actually going to get the next shot at lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and did Ian Machado Garry make a compelling argument that he should be fighting Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title? Plus we r…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

11d ago1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Episode 242-UFC Qatar Official Recap and WWE Survivor Series Preview 50:55

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🔥 Introduction Welcome back! Huge weekend vibes, massive cards, and wild storylines — today’s episode is loaded front to back. Let’s get straight into it. ⚔️ WWE Survivor Series Preview WarGames. Returns. Shocks. This Survivor Series card is PACKED, and we’re breaking down every match with bold predictions, storyline implications, and who we think …

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On To the Next One: What's Next For Arman Tsarukyan, Ian Machado Garry After UFC Qatar? 1:15:53

12d ago1:15:53

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Arman Tsarukyan believes he has done enough to challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title following his incredible performance against Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar. Will the UFC reward Tsarukyan with a title shot, or will Tsarukyan have to wait and watch Paddy Pimblett get the shot at Topuria first? On an all-new edition of O…

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UFC Qatar Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Arman Tsarukyan Destroying Dan Hooker, Calling Out Ilia Topuria 1:14:39

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Arman Tsarukyan sent a message to lightweight champion Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC Qatar, and then sent another in his post-fight interview. After dispatching Dan Hooker in dominant fashion, is Tsarukyan the guy that faces Topuria in his first title defense? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event in Doha, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and …

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UFC Qatar Preview Show: Is Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker A Lightweight Title Eliminator? 1:25:36

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The UFC is making its debut in Qatar. Fresh off the heels of UFC 322, the world’s leading MMA promotion follows up an exceptional Pay-Per-View event with a monster Fight Night card, traveling to the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar, for the first time. In the main event, Arman Tsarukyan puts his No. 1-ranked lightweight contender …

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Däs Bündesliga Show | MD 11 22:01

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Dortmund host Stuttgart in the game of the week. These sides are third and fourth in the table, but both teams have won more games than they’ve lost this season. Dortmund have won six and lost one of their ten games, while Stuttgart have seven wins and three defeats.The current form of Borussia Dortmund makes for encouraging reading. They are unbea…

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NFL Week 12 ATS Betting Picks | NFL #30 (EP. 12) 38:11

14d ago38:11

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While other podcasts are droning on for 90-120 minutes, Billi and Cav are out inside 30 minutes, while still picking every NFL game ATS. As always, you can get all of my official plays for the NFL Season by heading over to LockBetting.Com. This service has 149 consecutive months of tracked and transparent profit- including 11 consecutive winning NF…

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Episode 241-UFC Qatar Official Predictions, NFL Week 12 Quick Picks, & Post UFC 322 Rankings Updates 53:25

14d ago53:25

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Episode Breakdown — The Surprise Jab Podcast 🔥 Introduction We’re back with another STACKED episode — huge fight talk, bold NFL picks, and a massive prediction segment for UFC Qatar. Buckle in! 🥋 Post UFC 322 Rankings Updates The fallout from UFC 322 is wild. Who shot up the rankings? Who took a massive hit? And who might be knocking on the door fo…

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BTL | UFC 322 Fallout, Dana White's Comments On Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua 1:39:35

15d ago1:39:35

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UFC 322 is in the books, and there's a lot to discuss in regards to the fallout from the promotion's return to Madison Square Garden in New York City. Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to capture the welterweight title — and become a two-division champ — while Valentina Shevchenko made it looks easy against Zhang Weili to retain the wo…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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No Bets Barred: Are Arman Tsarukyan And Dan Hooker Fighting For A Title Shot At UFC Qatar? 1:06:08

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The UFC is headed to Qatar. This Saturday, UFC Qatra goes down at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar, headlined by a pivotal lightweight matchup between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by the Action Network's Billy Ward to take a look at all things…

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Episode 671: Islam Makhachev left JDM with no plan B 1:08:17

17d ago1:08:17

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Yeah, so, Islam Makhachev is your new UFC welterweight champion. Not a huge surprise, considering the former lightweight titlist was a solid favorite to dethrone Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 over the weekend. What we maybe didn’t expect was just how dominant Makhachev would be. Della Maddalena had no answers — and, from the looks of it, no plan …

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Criticizes JDM’s Performance at UFC 322, What’s Next for Islam Makhachev and More 1:03:31

17d ago1:03:31

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from UFC 322 including Islam Makhachev claiming a second title with his win in the main event, where it all went wrong for Jack Della Maddlena and how his coaches may have failed him during the fight plus who should be next for Makhachev…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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657: UFC 322 DOUBLE CHAMP BEEF w/ Ali Abdelaziz and Ethyn Ewing 1:54:04

17d ago1:54:04

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder recap all the madness from UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev with special guests Ali Abedliezi and Ethyn Ewing.#Bisping #Felder #UFC322Support Our Sponsors:Vandy Crisps/MASA Chips - Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to ⁠⁠http://masachips.com/BELIEVE⁠⁠ and using code BELIEVE.…

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Episode 240-UFC 322 Official Review & Recap 46:00

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UFC 322 was a card for the ages! On this episode, we go through the entire card and discuss what is next for every winner and loser! Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger…

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On To the Next One | What's Next For Islam Makhachev, JDM After UFC 322? 1:24:34

19d ago1:24:34

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UFC 322 is officially in the books, and in the main event, Islam Makhachev captured the welterweight championship with a one-sided performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Makhachev certainly has options, and while Kamaru Usman has continuously put his name in the hat, will the UFC go that direction, or allow the exciting, new blood of the divisio…

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UFC 322 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko's Lopsided Title Fight Wins 1:18:27

19d ago1:18:27

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UFC 322 is in the books as the promotion returned for their annual trip to Madison Square Garden in New York City. After fireworks ensued in the first three main card fights, Islam Makhachev and Valentina Shevchenko used pure and utter dominance over five rounds to leave the World's Most Famous Arena as champions — with Makhachev adding a second di…

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NFL Week 11 ATS Betting Picks | NFL #30 (EP.11) 24:41

19d ago24:41

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While other podcasts are droning on for 90-120 minutes, Billi and Cav are out inside 30 minutes, while still picking every NFL game ATS. As always, you can get all of my official plays for the NFL Season by heading over to LockBetting.Com. This service has 149 consecutive months of tracked and transparent profit- including 11 consecutive winning NF…

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UFC 322 Preview Show | Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev Superfight Caps Off UFC's Best Lineup Of 2025 1:33:05

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UFC 322 is arguably the UFC's best lineup since UFC 300, and in the main event, Jack Della Maddalena defends the welterweight title against former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in a superfight. Can Makhachev be among the all-time elite, or does "JDM" pull off an upset to shake up the current pound-for-pound rankings? Ahead of Saturday's bloc…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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Episode 239-UFC 322 Official Predictions and NFL Week 11 Quick Picks 58:04

22d ago58:04

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We’re back and fully charged! Get ready for a stacked episode filled with fight talk, football takes, and bold predictions you won’t want to miss. 🏈 NFL Week 11 Quick Picks The NFL season is heating up and it’s crunch time! We’re breaking down every matchup — bold calls, upset alerts, and who’s proving they’re for real heading into Week 11. Expect …

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No Bets Barred: UFC 322, Islam Makhachev's Champ-Champ Aspirations, And The Greatest Women's Fight Of All Time 1:24:30

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The best pay-per-view event of 2025 is upon us. This Saturday, UFC 322 goes down at Madison Square Garden in New York City, featuring a promotional first: two champions moving up to challenge for a second title. In the main event, Islam Makhachev moves up to 170 pounds to battle Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight title, and in the co-main ev…

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BTL | JDM vs. Islam Makhachev, UFC 322 Excitement Levels, More 1:39:15

24d ago1:39:15

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The vast majority of the fan base couldn't be more ready to see a UFC event with very high stakes, meaning, and excitement, as UFC 322 is finally here and it couldn't be here fast enough. How does the UFC's return to Madison Square Garden compare to other events before it?On a special, all-new Tuesday edition of Between the Links, the panel talks S…

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Episode 670: UFC 322 is the big banana 1:07:41

24d ago1:07:41

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It’s November in the UFC, and you know what that means! We’re headed out to Madison Square Garden with a fairly stacked card. UFC 322 features a pair of championship fights in its main and co-main events, where two reigning titlists will try to fend off challengers moving up in weight and looking to become champ-champs. We still say that? Champ-cha…

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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown REACTS to Fight Fixing Allegations Plus UFC 322 Preview, Picks and Predictions 1:12:15

24d ago1:12:15

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fight-fixing allegations that happened after UFC Vegas 110 with the FBI now investigating a situation involving Isaac Dulgarian. We’ll also look ahead at UFC 322 and the main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, the key to vic…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

24d ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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

24d ago2:02:26

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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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Episode 238-UFC Vegas 111 Official Recap 34:05

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Join us for an official recap of UFC Vegas 111! (00:00:00)Introduction (00:01:30)New UFC Fights (00:04:30)UFC Vegas 111 Official Recap Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger…

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 111 1:20:58

26d ago1:20:58

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UFC Vegas 111 happened and despite a number of impressive performances, one can’t help but still feel a little cold after another sterile evening at the APEX. Regardless, Gabriel Bonfim made the most of his first headlining opportunity, shrugging off a controversial decision win over Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson with a brutal second-round knockout …