Best Steve Rio Podcasts (2025)

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Chelsea vs Arsenal Thunderdome football and Liverpool drop Mo Salah: Men in Blazers 12/1/25 1:23:52

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Rog and Rory are back to break down all of this week's Premier League action, including a wild 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that was more boxing match than football game. Are Chelsea the biggest threat to stop Arsenal's title charge? And is it a positive or a negative that Mike Arteta's men walked away with a point agains…

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Episode 370: The Alchemist and the Eagle, Chapters 12 and 13 51:14

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Here are the next two chapters of the audiobook of The Alchemist and the Eagle for your listening enjoyment. In these two chapters, "The Mission," and "Gateway to Jeaniaurduin," Ashi and her religious followers make a territorial push into the interior of Aurduin to claim land back from the control of the invading Jolao Empire.…

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UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:09:09

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan 2 FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Event ($…

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UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2 | Pitbull vs Roach Jr | Predictions & Picks | Ep 125 1:17:34

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Headlines 🦉 Mike & Ray are back again with a full card breakdown of UFC 323: Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2. We also talk boxing, including the Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr card + Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara. That’s all we’re covering for this episode. If you’re interested in anything else we didn’t talk about this week, let us know! AXIS OF K…

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Arsenal flatten Bayern Munich and Liverpool’s struggles continue against PSV: Big Match Breakdown 11/26/25 56:26

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Rog and James Horncastle went live following Wednesday’s Champions League Matchday 5 to discuss Arsenal’s dismantling of Bayern Munich, Liverpool’s continued misery against PSV, Manchester City over thinking Bayer Leverkusen, and Paris Saint-Germain’s wild win versus Tottenham. Plus, Rog and James take listener calls and apply an American lens to S…

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

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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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How Bayern Munich rebuilt a juggernaut, and Marcus Rashford's Barcelona resurgence: European Nights 11/25/25 44:53

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Rog and Rory are back ahead of this week's Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League action and in the latest episode of European Nights, they're deep diving into Bayern Munich's transformation from a German national team surrogate into the dynamic, international club of ex-Premier Leaguers like Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane…

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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

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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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Arsenal and Eberechi Eze shine against Spurs, and is Arne Slot's job in jeopardy?: Men in Blazers 11/24/25 1:25:15

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What a weekend of Premier League football we've just witnessed, and Rog and Rory are back to break it all down including: Eberechi Eze's hat-trick of wonder in the North London Derby, Arsenal's grip on the top of the table grows stronger, and the unsung heroics of Leandro Trossard. Plus, Liverpool's collapse reaches new lows against Sean Dyche and …

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Episode 369: The 5-MeO-DMT Embodiment Protocol with Stephan and Amber Kerby 1:36:11

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I've got a husband and wife team as guests this week on The Entheogenic Evolution Podcast - Stephan and Amber Kerby of Mindscape Institute. They've just released their co-authored work, The Embodiment Protocol: A Practical Guide to Awakening with 5-MeO-DMT, which is now available as paperback and ebook on Amazon. As this is Amber's first time being…

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

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

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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 Rankings | Breakdown & Review | State Of The Divisions | Ep 124 1:24:45

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Numbers On The Boards 📋 With the year winding down, Mike & Ray breakdown & review the current UFC rankings, giving their thoughts on the current state of each division, the champions, possible contenders + MORE That’s all we’re covering for this episode. If you’re interested in anything else we didn’t talk about this week, let us know! AXIS OF KOMB…

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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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Arsenal vs Spurs: Who Takes the North London Derby? Liverpool at a Crossroads & Can Newcastle Shock Manchester City? Big Weekend Preview 11/21/2025 23:27

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Rog is back to answer your questions and forecast this week's Premier League action in the Big Weekend Preview. First stop, North London, where Arsenal’s defense is finally showing some cracks and Spurs fans dare to dream this might be the moment they win at the Emirates. Next, Liverpool host Nottingham Forest, with Arne Slot under pressure to fina…

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

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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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This Week in Wrexham 11/20/25: Phil Parkinson 39:50

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Rog is joined by Wrexham AFC manager Phil Parkinson to discuss the club's start to life in the EFL Championship division, the squad overhaul needed to compete at the next level, the effect the town of Wrexham has had on his life and whether or not he allows himself to dream of managing the club in the Premier League. This Week in Wrexham is present…

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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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USMNT batter Uruguay, Sebastian Berhalter is a set piece king, and the Gio Reyna renaissance with Vamos' Herc Gomez 11/19/25 36:33

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Rog and Vamos' Herc Gomez breakdown the fever dream of a victory that was USMNT 5-1 Uruguay, including an incredible performance from Alex Freeman, what Sebastian Berhalter's set pieces unlock for this team, the continued resurgence of Gio Reyna, and how this USMNT squad has suddenly gelled under Mauricio Pochettino. Plus, Rog and Herc react to thi…

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

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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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UFC Qatar - Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:16:04

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC Qatar - Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next Event (…

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UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker | Benavidez vs Yarde | Predictions & Picks | Ep 123 1:13:16

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What It Is 🔥 Mike & Ray are back again with a full card breakdown of UFC Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker. We also talk boxing, including the David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde card + Tenshin Nasukawa vs Takuma Inoue & Mizuki Hiruta vs Gloria Gallardo 🥊 That’s all we’re covering for this episode. If you’re interested in anything else we didn’t ta…

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

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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

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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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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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USMNT Preview with Vamos’ Herc Gomez: Gio Reyna returns, Weston McKennie out, and tests against Paraguay and Uruguay 11/14/25 35:07

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Rog is joined by Vamos’ Herculez Gomez to preview the USMNT’s second to last window before the World Cup. They begin with the surprise return of Gio Reyna, then assess a roster missing Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Chris Richards. They touch on Mauricio Pochettino’s messaging, Tyler Adams’s absence and the options to cover his role. The p…

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The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Bournemouth’s belief, facing Erling Haaland, and USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino 11/13/25 29:45

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A note to our listeners that this interview was recorded prior to Tyler Adams' injury-induced withdrawal from USMNT camp. In the latest episode of The Captain presented by Verizon, Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams joins Rog to relive his goal at Manchester City and break down the craft of the perfect set piece. Then, Tyler talks Bournem…

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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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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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Trevor Noah on Football, Liverpool and the Premier League, Live at New Jersey's Iconic Stone Pony 1:58:42

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Rog is joined on stage by Trevor Noah for a celebration of Premier League football at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Plus, USMNT legends and New Jersey natives John Harkes and Tony Meola relive the 1994 World Cup, NJ Governor Phil Murphy looks ahead to the tournament in 2026, and Premier League goal machine Jermaine Defoe relives the English fo…

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

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

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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

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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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Sunderland's Arsenal stunner, Manchester City smash Liverpool: Men in Blazers 11/10/2025 1:34:56

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Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild weekend of Premier League action, including Sunderland's 2-2 "win" over Arsenal at an ecstatic Stadium of Light, Manchester City's suffocating victory over Liverpool in Pep's 1000th game, Erling Haaland's continued dominance, Jeremy Doku's emergence, and why Florian Wirtz has been so disappointing th…

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Episode 367: A Serious Conversation about Psychedelics and Comics with Daniel Moler 1:43:05

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My guest this week is psychedelic comic book creator, Daniel Moler. We had a very engaging and wide-ranging discussion about psychedelics, representational art, the nature of story telling, super heroes, fascism, and the joy of creating good old fashioned physical objects such as will be produced with Daniel's Crowdfundr campaign to produce copies …

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UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev FULL CARD PREDICTIONS 1:17:04

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On The Moneyline with MMAPlay365. MMA Analyst Newsome talks odds, bets and predictions with FULL CARD breakdowns for UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev FULL CARD PREDICTIONS. ////////// Jump into the action with both Handicapper advice and Bayes AI predictions all in ONE subscription at www.mmaplay365.com. Subscription details: Next …

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

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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 …

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UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev | Eubank vs Benn 2 | Predictions & Picks | Ep 122 1:10:15

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Know The Ledge 🤔 Mike & Ray are back again with a full card breakdown of UFC 322: Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev. We also talk some boxing, primarily Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 + Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai. That’s all we’re covering for this episode. If you’re interested in anything else we didn’t talk about this week, let us kn…

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UFC Vegas 111 Post-Fight Show | Quickly Turning the Page To UFC 322 After Another APEX Stop 1:29:11

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The UFC brought another APEX card to the fans on Saturday night, and once again, the lineup had its moments, but for the most part, it will be forgotten about very quickly — especially with the UFC's best efforts for a fight card in 2025 coming up next. Following UFC Vegas 111, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the event, Gabriel Bon…

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UFC Vegas 111 Preview Show | What's At Stake In Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown Headliner? 1:00:31

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The UFC returns to the APEX for the second straight week. Although there is a bit of a dark cloud hanging over the card stemming from this past weekend's fight-fixing allegations, Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown are set to compete in a pivotal welterweight main event. With the depth of the division, and the title on the line next weekend at UFC 322,…

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Can Manchester City stop Liverpool’s rebound? Can Arsenal’s brick wall hold vs Sunderland? Spurs vs United: crisis or comeback? Big Weekend Preview 11/07/25 22:42

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Rog is back to answer your questions and forecast the weekend’s Premier League action in this week’s Big Weekend Preview. First stop, Manchester, where City welcome Liverpool. Erling Haaland is chasing the 100-goal milestone while Liverpool arrive steadier with Andy Robertson back and Conor Bradley flying after midweek heroics. Arsenal’s clean shee…

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Gio Reyna on moving past injuries and his road back with the USMNT: Men in Blazers 11/07/25 19:19

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In an interview recorded earlier this week prior to his call up to USMNT's November camp, Borussia Mönchengladbach and United States Men’s National Team midfielder Gio Reyna sat down with Rog to discuss resilience and finding joy in the game again. Reyna opens up about the pain of past injuries, the daily habits that rebuild trust in his playing st…

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BTL | Dana White Responds To UFC Fight-Fixing Allegations, Jon Jones Fires Shots At Tom Aspinall 1:41:25

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The UFC is in the headlines, but not for a reason they'd ever want to be after allegations of fight-fixing following the featherweight bout between Isaac Dulgarian and Yadier del Valle — which opened eyes with bizarre betting line movement, as well as del Valle getting an easy submission win in the first round. Dana White responded in a recent inte…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…