Podcast Episodes

UFC Vegas 96: It's not bad, it's just... kinda there | Ep. 317

This week, we’ve got UFC Vegas: Cannonier vs Borralho, which doubles as both a very consequential showcase for two top middleweights as well as another TUF finale.

What’s that? Oh, you didn’t watch t…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

What a night in Australia | Ep. 316

We witnessed another bonkers performance from UFC middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis, as he managed to shock the world, yet again, with a submission win over Israel Adesanya, of all things. That ca…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Drama Down Under | Ep. 315

We break down UFC 305 this week, with a lovely little card in Australia.

Dan Hooker and Mateusz Gamrot face off in an absolute banger at lightweight, with Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg in the co-mai…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Dana White's complicated relationship with promoting | Ep. 314

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In case you were not paying attention, Dana White clearly hates the idea of awarding fights based on merit…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Mick Maynard's Summer Break | Ep. 313

It’s rough to stand out in the UFC these days, but it’s gotta be extra tough when you’re stuck on a Fight Night card at the Apex. Add to that the compounding factors of not being advertised and being…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Stephiedamus... | Ep. 312

This week for episode 312, we recover from a wild night of UFC action in which Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov had a clinical back and forth that really tested both fighters. But the rest of the…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Abu Dhabi Doozie | Ep. 311

It’s a great week for UFC action, as they head back to the UAE for a banger of a Fight Night event. It’s already hot enough in the desert, but this should take things over the top. Victor’s back from…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Sumo Stompin' with Tim Bissell: Nagoya Basho Highlights | Ep. 310

The Nagoya basho is over, but it certainly delivered some surprises. From the winner of the tournament to the gnarly injuries, there was quite a lot going on at the last ever tournament at this godfo…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Sumo Stompin' with Tim Bissell: first 10 days of the Nagoya basho | Ep. 309

The Nagoya basho is well underway and Terunofuji is looking like a billion bucks. Yes, that’s billion, with a B. The only yokozuna in Sumo is kicking ass and taking names and we are here for it. All …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

UFC Apex 94: Rinse, Repeat | Ep. 308

Every time I think the UFC’s Apex lineups can’t get any worse, they go and prove a gal wrong. And it’s not that there’s anything inherently wrong with putting on a bunch of prospect fights (only one …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago