Best Zuffa Podcasts (2025)

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Massive weekend recap, Terence Crawford, Eddie Hearn, Gable Steveson, Zuffa Boxing review, Ricky Hatton memories 4:31:55

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11d ago4:31:55

4:31:55

Ariel Helwani begins the show by touching on the death of Ricky Hatton (3:34), before recapping a loaded combat sports weekend, starting with Terence Crawford's win over Canelo Alvarez (09:25), Eddie Hearn's brewing rivalry with Dana White (16:25), White's fingerprints — or lack thereof — on the card itself (29:47), Turki Alalshikh's growing influe…

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Oleksandr Usyk challenges Jake Paul to MMA fight, Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev get lost in translation | The Craic 1:06:11

2h ago1:06:11

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes come together a fresh edition of The Craic. They kick off the show by breaking down the verbal jousting taking place between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira ahead of their clash at UFC 320 (6:12). From there, attention shifts to Din Thomas, who floated the idea of a UFC–PFL trade: Magomed Ankalaev…

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Conor McGregor calls for $100 million, UFC Perth preview, PFL simplifies their titles | The Boys in the Back 2:32:07

1d ago2:32:07

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The Boys in the Back double up this week and the show begins with a recap of all the stuff they missed since Monday, including Charles Oliveira getting Mateusz Gamrot (01:37), Jake Paul and Gervonta 'Tank' Davis facing off (07:53), PFL simplifying their title structure (19:37), Conor McGregor calling for $100 million to fight at the White House (48…

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Mario Bautista eyes 9-fight win streak, Mateusz Gamrot on Oliveira matchup, UFC Perth picks 53:01

1d ago53:01

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton return for a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered with a pair of No. 8–ranked contenders, bantamweight Mario Bautista and lightweight Mateusz Gamrot, as both men prepare to embrace the road-dog role against fan favorites. Bautista joins the show to reflect on his eight-fight winning streak and preview next month’s bantamweigh…

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Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 3: Justin Bieber, Chael Sonnen, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal 1:17:30

2d ago1:17:30

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Ariel Helwani reacts to some of his classic interviews, providing additional insights and behind-the-scenes stories for each. This volume includes one of Ariel's first conversations with Chael Sonnen, prior to him becoming 'The Bad Guy' (02:50), Andrei Arlovski and the infamous 'How's Taste' moment (13:23), pop superstar Justin Bieber getting grill…

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The MMA Beat: Dissecting recent media issues, Dana White’s press conferences, old war stories, more 1:10:56

3d ago1:10:56

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The MMA Beat is back! Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes discuss journalistic topics including the controversy around platforming Andrew Tate (04:35), Dana White's media strategy and approach to recent press conferences (18:31), the current state of MMA media (25:31), building relationships with subjects, in this case …

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Youssef Zalal talks Josh Emmett matchup, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani on DWCS win, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:06:29

4d ago1:06:29

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Din Thomas jumps in as guest co-host alongside Matt Serra for a jam-packed Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered! First up, 9th-ranked featherweight Youssef Zalal stops by ahead his UFC 320 showdown with Josh Emmett. Riding a four-fight UFC winning streak, Youssef shares stories from his long-awaited trip back to Morocco before shifting his focus to his…

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Al Iaquinta IN STUDIO! Charles Oliveira needs an opponent, Ronda Rousey comeback, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

4d ago2:47:17

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The Boys in the Back are joined all show by Long Island own's 'Raging' Al Iaquinta, as they react to hot topics, including the hunt for Charles Oliveira's opponent (03:13), the latest news on the UFC's White House card (10:17), Raja Jackson's arrest (17:52) and Ronda Rousey teasing an MMA comeback (19:39). After talking a bit about Iaquinta's teamm…

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Fall of Fighting Nerds? Raja Jackson’s arrest, remembering Tom Gerbasi | The Craic 1:21:35

7d ago1:21:35

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes begin this week’s episode by discussing the doomsday thinking surrounding The Fighting Nerds after they hit a poor run of form in UFC main events (05:57). The conversation then moves onto Raja Jackson’s arrest and the realization that he will likely be a huge commodity for fight sports promoters on t…

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White House card latest, Arman Tsarukyan watching Ilia Topuria's pockets, P4P crossovers, more 2:20:53

8d ago2:20:53

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The Boys in the Back kick off the show with the latest flurry of updates about the UFC's planned White House event (01:50), including Conor McGregor and Dana White hinting at McGregor headlining the card. Next, they touch on Arman Tsarukyan's comments about Ilia Topuria's wealth (35:27), before delivering their P4P crossovers (48:58), inspired by T…

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Aljamain Sterling on Ortega win & 145-lb. title path, Aly Mac talks next weekend’s UFC Perth card 56:12

9d ago56:12

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Matt brings the heat with a brand new microphone as he teams up with guest co-host John Morgan for a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered! Nearly a month removed from his UFC Shanghai win over Brian Ortega, Aljamain Sterling returns to the show to discuss Ortega’s weight-cut struggles, his recent back-and-forth with Lerone Murphy, and what’s next in h…

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Ariel responds to Dana White, Julianna Peña, Timeless Toni Storm, Torrie Wilson, On The Nose, more 3:51:31

9d ago3:51:31

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Ariel Helwani opens the show with a tribute to combat sports writer and friend Thomas Gerbasi, who passed away (00:22). The Boys in the Back join Ariel to answer On The Nose questions, touching on Dana White’s recent comments about Ariel on "Impaulsive," Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier, Sean O’Malley’s next fight, and more (20:10). WWE Hall of Famer T…

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Shakur Stevenson, Ricochet, Yoel Romero, Alexander Hernandez, remembering Ricky Hatton, more 3:58:40

10d ago3:58:40

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Ariel Helwani opens today’s show by reacting to Anthony Hernandez withdrawing from his Oct. 18 fight against Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen stepping in (05:18). British broadcaster Adam Smith is back on the show to reminisce about Ricky Hatton and celebrate his life (12:13). Shakur Stevenson returns to break down Terence Crawford’s dominance a…

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Alden Coria on UFC debut win, Teddy Atlas talks Bud Crawford & newfound MMA appreciation, Noche UFC recap 1:16:05

12d ago1:16:05

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Guest co-host RJ Clifford joins Jim and Matt for a packed Monday show after a huge week for fight fans! Flyweight Alden Coria kicks things off by discussing his journey from preparing for a Contender Series shot to making a successful short-notice UFC debut at Noche UFC. He also shares how training alongside Joshua Van at 4oz Fight Club has elevate…

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Live from Belfast: Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan post-fight reaction show 45:46

13d ago45:46

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Petesy is live from Belfast with full coverage of Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan. He gives his verdict on the decision (02:38), shares post-fight reactions from Lewis Crocker and Eddie Hearn (05:22), and sits down with Gavan Casey to break it all down (21:14).By Ariel Helwani

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The Smashing Machine review, Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford press conference & weigh-in reaction | The Craic 1:18:12

14d ago1:18:12

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite to cover the week’s biggest topics. First up, Ben gives his exclusive review of The Smashing Machine, starring with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, off the back of his private screening (7:08). The crew then breaks down the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terrence Crawford presser, where Dana White faced poin…

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Mega Preview: Noche UFC & Canelo x Crawford, GC's 'Phillies Karen' hot take, P4P with a twist | The Boys in the Back 2:50:20

15d ago2:50:20

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The Boys in the Back kick off a loaded show with remembrance for 9/11, before moving on to news and notes including TKO COO Mark Shapiro revealing details of UFC's rights negotiations (04:22) and Ilia Topuria's response to Terence Crawford (09:18). Next, they preview Saturday's stacked lineup, starting with Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford (17:0…

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Rob Font, Tatiana Suarez, Noche UFC predictions 54:08

16d ago54:08

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton look ahead to this Saturday’s Noche UFC card in San Antonio with two fighters set to compete: Rob Font and Tatiana Suarez. First up, bantamweight veteran Rob Font joins the show to discuss preparing for yet another short-notice opponent change and how training in Texas with Gordon Ryan has sharpened his ground game. He als…

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Charles Oliveira, Joseph Parker, Jaime Munguia, Alexander Hernandez, On The Nose, more 3:49:52

16d ago3:49:52

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Ariel Helwani begins the show by answering your On The Nose questions, with topics including Andrew Tate, Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather, and more (05:37). Alexander Hernandez joins to preview his Noche UFC fight against Diego Ferreira, discuss his new nickname, the turning point in his career, and more (1:04:03). Charles Oliveira is back to annou…

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Diego Lopes, Carlos Prates, Paul Craig, Corey Anderson in studio, more 3:11:43

17d ago3:11:43

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Ariel Helwani kicks off the show with a check-in on Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight week (03:19). Diego Lopes returns ahead of this weekend’s Noche UFC matchup with Jean Silva to break down the fight, respond to Silva’s proposed bet, talk about accepting fights against Yair Rodriguez and Aaron Pico, and more (13:46). Carlos Prates looks b…

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Modestas Bukauskas on successful 2nd UFC stint, Kevin Iole talks UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 1:10:44

17d ago1:10:44

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for another episode of UFC Unfiltered! Fresh off his biggest career win in Paris, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas reflects on his successful second stint and the father-son dynamics in play for both he and training partner Tom Aspinall. Later, retired combat sports journalist Kevin Iole joins to recap UFC Paris…

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Darren Till, Maven Huffman in studio, Benoit Saint Denis, Bryan Battle, Modestas Bukauskas, UFC Paris recap 4:04:27

18d ago4:04:27

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Ariel Helwani is back, starting with his reaction to UFC Paris and specifically Nassourdine Imavov’s big win over Caio Borralho (07:45). Benoit Saint Denis discusses his flawless performance against Mauricio Ruffy in Paris, bouncing back in a big way after the lows of 2024, wanting to fight Mateusz Gamrot, and more (23:10). Darren Till returns with…

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Tom Aspinall x Ciryl Gane Presser Reaction, UFC Paris, Tyson x Mayweather?! | The Craic 1:24:54

21d ago1:24:54

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The Craic is back from its summer hiatus. Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regular Ben Fowlkes, and they kick things off by reacting to the Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane press conference (5:08). Next, the guys unpack the fallout from Rampage Jackson’s interview with Ariel earlier this week, and Petesy and Ben weigh in on the former UFC star’s commen…

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UFC Paris preview, Anderson Silva gets $10 million, Kayla Harrison at the White House, more | The Boys in the Back 2:11:28

22d ago2:11:28

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The Boys are back from vacation and jump into news and notes, including Bo Nickal getting booked against Rodolfo Vieira (01:50), Kayla Harrison's visit to the White House (04:25), and Anderson Silva's reported payout from the UFC antitrust lawsuit (11:06). Next, they preview UFC Paris from top to bottom (15:41), before making their picks (59:45) an…

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Donte Johnson on Contract-Securing KO at DWCS, Jon Anik on UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 54:11

23d ago54:11

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Jim and Matt return from the Labor Day break with recent Dana White’s Contender Series standout Donte Johnson and the great Jon Anik for today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered. Fresh off a short-notice first-round knockout that secured his UFC contract, Johnson reflects on his rapid rise. Noticeably slimmer than the 297-pound collegiate defensive linema…

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Rampage Jackson, Alex Pereira in studio, Chael Sonnen, Luke Rockhold, Deontay Wilder, Andre Ward, On The Nose 5:11:15

23d ago5:11:15

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After quickly hitting some news and notes, Ariel Helwani is joined by Chael Sonnen to discuss his busy weekend with Real American Freestyle and CJI 2, the response to his initial comments on Raja Jackson, and his surprising prediction for the White House card main event (11:21). Deontay Wilder recaps his win over Tyrrell Herndon, before talking abo…

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We're back! Raja Jackson and UFC 322 reactions, Mackenzie Dern, Aljamain Sterling, Tom Lawlor, Charles Johnson, weekend recap 4:41:44

24d ago4:41:44

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Ariel Helwani and the crew are back from vacation, so they start with a catch-up on all the things they missed, including reactions to Raja Jackson's situation, UFC 322 being announced, the combat sports weekend — Misfits, Real American Freestyle, and CJI events, Jake Paul vs. Gervonta 'Tank' Davis, UFC Shanghai, and more (15:50). Charles Johnson j…

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Sean Brady, Benoît Saint Denis, guest co-host Din Thomas 57:03

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On today’s UFC Unfiltered, the one and only Din Thomas fills in for Matt Serra for an episode with Jim Norton that invites welterweight contender Sean Brady and French lightweight Benoît Saint Denis on as guests. Frustrated by two fight dates falling through, Brady outlines two specific opponents he’s ready to fight on a minute’s notice — preferabl…

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Brad Tavares, Charles Johnson & UFC Shanghai reactions 57:14

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On today’s UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome middleweight veteran Brad Tavares and flyweight contender Charles Johnson. Two weeks out from UFC Paris, Tavares explains how he’s keeping his 37-year-old body primed to break his tie with Michael Bisping for the most middleweight wins in UFC history. Fresh off a $50K bonus knockout in Sh…

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Khamzat Chimaev is boring? UFC welterweight drama, Jake Paul vs. 'Tank' Davis | The Craic 1:22:04

1M ago1:22:04

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On a special Thursday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll tackles the week’s biggest stories alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. They kick things off by debating whether Khamzat Chimaev’s recent middleweight title victory over Dricus Du Plessis has fueled the perception that he’s becoming a boring fighter (2:15). Alongside Khamzat Chimaev …

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Anthony Hernandez & Caio Borralho talk middleweight pecking order 53:49

1M ago53:49

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Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome top middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Caio Borralho to discuss the 185-pound title picture after Khamzat Chimaev’s win. Hernandez recaps his submission victory over Roman Dolidze, previews his recently announced UFC Vancouver bout vs. Reinier de Ridder, and shares a laugh with Matt about their mutual ap…

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Massive weekend recap, Terence Crawford, Eddie Hearn, Gable Steveson, Zuffa Boxing review, Ricky Hatton memories 4:31:55

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Oleksandr Usyk challenges Jake Paul to MMA fight, Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev get lost in translation | The Craic 1:06:11

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Conor McGregor calls for $100 million, UFC Perth preview, PFL simplifies their titles | The Boys in the Back 2:32:07

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Mario Bautista eyes 9-fight win streak, Mateusz Gamrot on Oliveira matchup, UFC Perth picks 53:01

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Ariel Helwani Reacts to Classic Interviews, Vol 3: Justin Bieber, Chael Sonnen, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal 1:17:30

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The MMA Beat: Dissecting recent media issues, Dana White’s press conferences, old war stories, more 1:10:56

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Youssef Zalal talks Josh Emmett matchup, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani on DWCS win, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:06:29

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Al Iaquinta IN STUDIO! Charles Oliveira needs an opponent, Ronda Rousey comeback, more | The Boys in the Back 2:47:17

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Fall of Fighting Nerds? Raja Jackson’s arrest, remembering Tom Gerbasi | The Craic 1:21:35

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White House card latest, Arman Tsarukyan watching Ilia Topuria's pockets, P4P crossovers, more 2:20:53

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Aljamain Sterling on Ortega win & 145-lb. title path, Aly Mac talks next weekend’s UFC Perth card 56:12

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Ariel responds to Dana White, Julianna Peña, Timeless Toni Storm, Torrie Wilson, On The Nose, more 3:51:31

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Shakur Stevenson, Ricochet, Yoel Romero, Alexander Hernandez, remembering Ricky Hatton, more 3:58:40

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Alden Coria on UFC debut win, Teddy Atlas talks Bud Crawford & newfound MMA appreciation, Noche UFC recap 1:16:05

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Live from Belfast: Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan post-fight reaction show 45:46

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The Smashing Machine review, Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford press conference & weigh-in reaction | The Craic 1:18:12

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Mega Preview: Noche UFC & Canelo x Crawford, GC's 'Phillies Karen' hot take, P4P with a twist | The Boys in the Back 2:50:20

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Rob Font, Tatiana Suarez, Noche UFC predictions 54:08

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Charles Oliveira, Joseph Parker, Jaime Munguia, Alexander Hernandez, On The Nose, more 3:49:52

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Diego Lopes, Carlos Prates, Paul Craig, Corey Anderson in studio, more 3:11:43

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Modestas Bukauskas on successful 2nd UFC stint, Kevin Iole talks UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 1:10:44

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Darren Till, Maven Huffman in studio, Benoit Saint Denis, Bryan Battle, Modestas Bukauskas, UFC Paris recap 4:04:27

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Tom Aspinall x Ciryl Gane Presser Reaction, UFC Paris, Tyson x Mayweather?! | The Craic 1:24:54

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UFC Paris preview, Anderson Silva gets $10 million, Kayla Harrison at the White House, more | The Boys in the Back 2:11:28

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Donte Johnson on Contract-Securing KO at DWCS, Jon Anik on UFC Paris & Canelo-Crawford 54:11

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Rampage Jackson, Alex Pereira in studio, Chael Sonnen, Luke Rockhold, Deontay Wilder, Andre Ward, On The Nose 5:11:15

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We're back! Raja Jackson and UFC 322 reactions, Mackenzie Dern, Aljamain Sterling, Tom Lawlor, Charles Johnson, weekend recap 4:41:44

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Sean Brady, Benoît Saint Denis, guest co-host Din Thomas 57:03

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Brad Tavares, Charles Johnson & UFC Shanghai reactions 57:14

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Khamzat Chimaev is boring? UFC welterweight drama, Jake Paul vs. 'Tank' Davis | The Craic 1:22:04

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Anthony Hernandez & Caio Borralho talk middleweight pecking order 53:49