Combat Chronicles

Alexander Volkanovski showed there's plenty of class left in the old boy yet as he fought back the challenge of the hard-as-nails Diego Lopes. But how did he do it, and how did Lopes make a fight out of what seemed a whitewash after the first five minutes?For my analysis of the rest of UFC 314 head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon where a heap of exclusive content can be found, from incredibly detailed rankings of great fights, to audio documentaries, to up-to-date coverage of the biggest fights across all combat sports. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a new year which means time for another awards show! Which epic slugfest will win 'Fight of the year'? Who managed to squeeze a whole fight into three or five minutes to win 'Round of the year'? Who had the most impressively violent 'Finish of the year'? These categories and more will be covered!But for even more categories, be sure to check out the full extended episode over at the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oleksandr Usyk is the man in boxing and undeniably one of the all-time greats. But how did he beat Tyson Fury this time, and what has contributed to the wildly differing opinions seen in the wake of this monumental victory?To hear even more of my thoughts on the legacy of Usyk and his ranking in the pantheons of not just all-time greats but the heavyweight 'G.O.A.T' discussion, please consider supporting the podcast via Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode you can hear all my thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. But if you'd like to hear my analysis of fights not involving geriatric heavyweights, head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For me this fight was an instant classic and also the instant crowning of Ilia Topuria as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. But why was Max Holloway able to combat what Ilia Topuria does well and how did the champion put together the shots that saw the Hawaiian knocked out for the first time in his career? All that, plus more!If you want to hear my thoughts about the rest of the card please check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a closely-contested and utterly compelling 12 rounds, Artur Beterbiev narrowly beat Dmitry Bivol to annex his title and stand atop the light-heavyweight mountain as the one and only King! But how did he do it, and do Bivol backers have any weight to their claims the decision rendered being a dodgy one? And after this win, where does Artur Beterbiev sit among the elite pound-for-pounders? To hear my thoughts on the rest of the card head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As if Usyk-Fury wasn't enough, Saudi sportswashing has come through for the fans again, as Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol put all the light-heavyweight titles on the line this coming Saturday! Will Beterbiev's sledgehammer punches get the job done or will Bivol have the beautiful boxing to halt the juggernaut? It's about as compelling a match-up on paper as you'll find in all of combat sports. And I've got a bold prediction! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally exclusive to the Combat Chronicles Patreon I thought I'd drop this audio documentary as a special episode 70 for this here feed! Hopefully you enjoy it and feel transported back to 2013, when Chris Weidman showed exactly what it took to beat Anderson Silva, the man then seen as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC and the greatest 185lber of all time. How did he do it? Why did it mean so much? And what is Weidman's legacy as a fighter? With the help of some very special guests, I try my best to tell the story of one of the most incredible moments in UFC history. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For my thoughts on the recent UFC card from Abu Dhabi, be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles patreon feed! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consider this an extended preview of some bonus content available only on Patreon! I hope you enjoy this look at the honourable mentions and the first handful of fights good enough to make the top 10. To hear the rest of this episode head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This audio documentary is part of the 'Combat, Chronicled' series which is available over on the Combat Chronicles Patreon. There are additional audio documentaries available at the paid tier already (this particular episode has been available for over 18 months!) and more yet to come, so please consider becoming a patron of the podcast in order to access all that sweet exclusive content! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Both champion and challenger were brilliant in the UFC 302 headliner, but Islam Makhachev ultimately prevailed over Dustin Poirier by fifth round submission. I look into what made this fight so great, why it was important that Dustin Poirier bettered some of his other losing performances, and why Makhachev is the best fighter plying his trade right now.For more fight analysis including an extended edition of this episode (looking at Sean Strickland's win over Paulo Costa and the entirety of the latest pugilistic Saudi sportswashing spectacular!) be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon right here Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All my analysis for the super fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is right here on this episode. But if you want to hear even more of my thoughts on these two--including what their next steps might be and how their all-time legacies currently shape up--as well as my assessments of the undercard, be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How could I not devote a huge chunk of my waking hours this week to producing a near three-hour podcast all about one fight?!  How could I not enlist some heavy hitters to talk about the biggest fight we will see all year?Well luckily for you, I did, as Rob Tebbutt of Boxing News and the boys from the Heavy Hands podcast helped me out trying to figure out just how this super-fight will play out.There's little point saying much else here as there's a LOT said in this episode: Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk will be upon us sooner than you manage to listen to this behemoth of an episode I expect. So enjoy the fight. As fights like these don't come around often. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And that's exactly what I had, when Max Holloway did THAT at UFC 300! This episode just covers SOME of my thoughts on the epic 'BMF' battle between two of MMA's most beloved fighters in Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje, and you can hear ALL of my thoughts on ALL of the fights from UFC 300 over at the Combat Chronicles Patreon where the full episode is already uploaded for your listening pleasure! Support is appreciated on the preferred podcast platform you're seeing this episode on though, by way of a five-star rating and review, a free way to help make the pod more visible to others. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As per the title of this episode, Ilia Topuria showed that his run to a championship fight was no fluke and he really was as well put-together as he looked, overcoming a typically tricky Alexander Volkanovski to smash him into oblivion in the second round. As the new champion will Topuria spark the interest of fans by taking on all-comers, or will he chase uninteresting 'super' fights against the likes of Conor McGregor? I look into the fight that everyone is talking about right now as well as what the future may hold for both Topuria and the now dethroned Volkanovski, and if you want to hear my thoughts about the rest of UFC 298 please head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dricus du Plessis is the NEW UFC middleweight champion after a hard-fought split-decision win over Sean Strickland, and this episode will bring you all my thoughts on that fight. If you want to hear my thoughts about the rest of UFC 297 (and much, MUCH more!) be sure to head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the title suggests this episode will look back at the highs and lows of last year, as we crown the winners of 'Fighter', 'Fight', 'Round', 'Moment', 'Performance' 'Finish' and, ugh, 'Bed Shitter' of the year. But if you want to hear even more from this episode head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon for an extended episode, as well as access to tonnes of exclusive installments as well as feature-length audio documentaries!To see an exhaustive list of the best knockouts from boxing last year head over here and to see the same from MMA head on over here Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I'll share my thoughts on Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington, the headliner from UFC 296. But if you want to hear more of my thoughts on the card (as well as my predictions for the UFC in 2024!) head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon and treat yourself to tonnes of bonus episodes for Christmas! Whether you do that or not I appreciate you for listening to this show in 2024 and hope the rest of this year and the next one treats you very well. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To say I was excited about former UFC middleweight champ Alex Pereira facing off with former UFC light-heavyweight champ Jiri Prochazka would be an understatement, I was certain it wouldn't disappoint. And now that the shoot-out has taken place, I'm happy to say that it didn't, bar one thing that I'm sure anyone that has seen it will already have an opinion on! Well, in this episode you'll get to hear all of my opinions on the fight, from my takes on the technical details, to my thoughts on the division overall and the current standing of both men and what we might see from them in the future.To hear more of my thoughts on UFC 295 (including the big heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Sergei Pavlovich) head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon where the full one-hour episode is available right now! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It seems that we all got the news we were hoping for this past week when Tyson Fury versus. Oleksandr Usyk for ALL the marbles of heavyweight boxing was apparently signed and sealed. But what needs to happen before it gets delivered? My thoughts on how much we can take from this apparent GREAT news in this episode, and if you want to hear my thoughts about everything else that happened in boxing this past weekend (including the mega-fight between Canelo and Charlo!) head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a shaky fight week and a late-notice catch-weight agreement, we finally got to see Rodtang and Superlek face off in a ONE Championship ring and the fight absolutely delivered! A gore-fest with plenty of excitement, a knockdown, and a variety of superb technique on display, Superlek prevailed by decision, turning away the challenge of the iron-chinned fan favourite Rodtang. But some fans cried robbery after the fight, and some fans seem to think that despite Rodtang's best efforts he was barely in the fight at all. Are either true, or is the truth somewhere in the middle? On this episode, I look to find out!As always if you like this episode and want more content like it please do check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't call it a comeback because...well, I've been dropping episodes with regularity on the Patreon! So head on over there if you need a more regular fix of the podcast. In episode 55 on this feed, I look at just why Israel Adesanya couldn't figure out what to do with Sean Strickland. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Naoya Inoue showed again why he's nicknamed 'Monster' with a dominant and destructive performance against two-belt super-bantamweight champ Stephen Fulton. But just how impressive was it and what resistance could Fulton really hope to offer?Two fighters who will likely prove much sterner rivals battle it out for all the marbles at welterweight this coming weekend, as two undefeated Americans lay it all on the line for divisional supremacy! A fight years in the making deserves a top-notch guest to talk through it with me, and I got Boxing News head honcho Rob Tebbutt in to talk all things Spence-Crawford. If you liked this episode and want to hear more like it--including an exclusive post-fight breakdown of Spence versus Crawford--head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pro debut of amateur boxing legend Andy Cruz of Cuba finally took place and he looked predictably terrific. In this episode, I'll mainly be looking at the pros and cons of his style (no shock to say there's more of the former than the latter!) and then looking at UFC welterweight banger Jack Della Maddalena's latest fight and why I'm not pushing the panic button just yet. Also: K-1 comeback? Fury-Ngannou?! ARE THE SAUDIS TAKING OVER HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING?!? Just give it a listen and tell your friends, you know the drill. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title should be self-explanatory, as this episode is entirely a tribute to the great 'Ruthless' Robbie Lawler who went out as he came in, smashing some poor soul into the realm of unconsciousness. Hear me wax lyrical about what Robbie means to me as I try to encapsulate what made him so darn great and easy to root for.If you want to hear my thoughts on the rest of the bloody good UFC 290 card head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon where you can also gain access to the brand-new 1-hour audio documentary 'How to Catch a Spider' which looks back at the first fight between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva as it celebrates its tenth anniversary. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even though I covered a little bit of the MTGP card this weekend that had combat sports twitter buzzing, I could not pass up the opportunity to put the record straight with fighter, coach, and fellow podcaster 'Baba', who was present for the whole thing.Topics include: What the 'eff was going on?! The fights (including the shocker that saw up-and-coming French fighter Alexis Sautron knock out the well-known visiting fighter Taiju) and just how vicious Takeru's body shots sound from ringside. Where Takeru ranks among the best that Baba has seen up-close-and-personal. And the final section, that looks at all things ONE Championship, including whether we think the must-see bout between Takeru and Rodtang will happen, as well as what could potentially happen if Rodtang tries to steer away from it. Special thanks to my guest and more importantly friend Baba who I'm sure you will agree is a wealth of knowledge and very reliable in terms of the details. If you want to hear more content like this please consider signing up for the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks edition of Combat Chronicles we're having breakfast in France with the triumphant return of kickboxing star Takeru on a card that will unfortunately be remembered for how much of a shit show it was rather than the talent involved. And then we're flying over to Florida for supper as Ilia Topuria force fed his fist down Josh Emmett's throat for much of their five-round fight. If you liked this episode and want to consume more content like it be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To hear more about this past weekends fights head on over to the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Okolie did his best to spoil Chris Billam-Smith's big homecoming, but the Bournemouth man prevailed in a fight that was as bizarre as one of its scorecards.Talking of bizarre, the big rematch between Mauricio Lara and Leigh Wood brought surprises before the first bell had even rung, and the fight itself played out in a different fashion than many expected!If you want your title fights straight as a pear cider made from 100% pears, then Luis Alberto Lopez vs. Michael Conlan is the one for you! An absolute brawl from start to finish featuring a highlight-reel knockout! I look at what went wrong for Conlan and go into why Lopez is such a fun fighter to watch. For more of my thoughts on combat sports including boxing, MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title tells you what to expect this one as I look at what Henry Cejudo did to counteract reigning bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling (and what he could've done to actually win the fight) as well as some highlights from the undercard.If you want to hear my thoughts on other goings on from the rest of the past week of combat sports action, be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the opening will explain, this is just part of a much longer episode you can find over on the Combat Chronicles Patreon so if you want to hear my thoughts on the rest of UFC 287 as well as a load of important boxing bouts (including the pro debut of kickboxing superstar Tenshin Nasukawa) head on over there to hear the whole episode! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 45 brings up my thoughts on Anthony Joshua's current form and what it means for his career prospects going forward. Am I being too harsh? Am I spot on? Or somewhere in the middle? This is just one segment from a much longer episode you can find over on the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Please consider signing up to support the podcast futher. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UFC 289 is in the books and surely Kamaru Usman's time at the upper echelons of MMA is as well? In this episode I look at how Leon answered questions I've had on him FOR YEARS and also take a look at Usman's career from pre-to-post title, injury concerns and the fact he might well have aged out and also lost some of what made him so great in the first place. Not to detract from 'Rocky' Edwards though, who has now cemented himself without a shadow of a doubt as the premier 170lber worldwide. Plenty more to talk of on the card including the potentially dodgy decision in the absolutely terrific Gaethje-Fiziev fight, but also Marvin Vettori being uninteresting (and Roman Dolidze being unequipped to deal with that) and the a potential clash between rising British stars being scuppered by the hubris of one of the combatants. If you liked this episode you can get access to exclusive content over on the Combat Chronicles patreon and you can discuss this episode (and more!) with me over on Twitter Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bulk of the episode deals with news including the biggest fight in boxing being desperately close to collapsing or taking place depending on who you talk to, before some brief thoughts on the Bellator lightweight tournament (which features some really f'n talented fighters so guys, please pay attention if you don't tend to watch MMA outisde of the UFC, you're really missing out). Then, my final thoughts on Edwards-Usman III before the big fight this coming weekend.If you liked this content be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles patreon where I literally dropped an exclusive 40-minute episode THE SAME DAY I dropped this one. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only UFC 285 talk on this episode, as I look at Jon Jones winning his second UFC belt against the hopelessly outmatched Ciryl Gane and some key bouts from the undercard. All-in-all a fun event so plenty to talk about. Topics include: Shavkat Rakhmonov's seemingly unstoppable ascent up the welterweight rankings, Bo Nickal's position as one of the most intriguing prospects in all of combat sports and of course, Alexa Grasso dethroning Valentina Shevchenko. And more! If you liked this episode please consider becoming a patron of Combat Chronicles which gains you access to exclusive content you won't find anywhere else! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry for the wait oh, faithful listener! Hopefully this episode makes up for it as I discuss things and fights from the past month that are still buzzin' me enough to still want to talk about them, and then come about as close to a breakdown as I've had on an episode as I try and fathom what the 'eff Jones vs. Gane is going to look like.For more content like this please consider becoming a patron of the Combat Chronicles podcast! If the wait between episodes proved too much, I was dropping content over there that could've given you your fix! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retiring following a second loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290 only makes my love for Fedor Emelianenko stronger, as I try to put into words why he's such a titan of mixed martial arts. After that, I turn my attention to two modern champions aiming to etch their name into the same hallowed ground we see Fedor's, as UFC 145lb champ Alexander Volkanovski moves up in weight for arguably his toughest challenge yet (and almost certainly his biggest) as he takes on reigning UFC 155lb champ Islam Makhachev. I give my prediction as to who will win and why, and you can read the excellent piece I mentioned on the grappling dynamics in this fight below:"Analyzing Alexander Volkanovski's Match-up with Islam Makhachev and Challenging MMA's Myths" and my piece on Fedor from a couple of years back describing what made his career so darn great.For exclusive content be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yo, couldn't leave you lovely listeners without something to listen to this week so grabbing my thoughts on Moreno-Figueiredo IV and Hill-Teixeira from this weeks Patreon podcast. If you want to listen to more of my thoughts on UFC 283 as well as other fights including Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr please consider subscribing to the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I speak to Houston native Treyvon Kentrell Coker, who makes his pro debut this coming week! You can see his fight on the UFC Fight Pass facebook and youtube channel at the event ''Fury Challenger Series 2'. I asked Treyvon how he first got into MMA, and how his preparation differs now he's turning pro, but didn't let him leave without asking him his thoughts on the veterans at the very top of his division in the UFC, so tune in to hear us discuss Leon Edwards, Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev and more! Trey is a longtime friend of mine, so there's plenty of guys being dudes and having a love-in as well: I hope you enjoy our conversation!You should all tune in for Trey's fight, but you should all follow him on Twitter too right here! Check out some of Treyvon's amateur bouts here (brutal first round kayo!) and here (beautiful performance marred by a horrific robbery, just so you can see what we discussed in the pod!) Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast began with last years awards episode, and now on its first birthday I look at all the contenders for 2022's best! You might be wondering which categories? Well, I try and pick the best Finish, Moment, Round, Performance, Fight and Fighter of the year drawing on boxing, Muay Thai, kickboxing and mixed martial arts to try and find the very best!There have been many wonderful finishes this year though and I recommend these two Twitter threads to see some great ones that I didn't manage to squeeze in. First MMA from the gawd Caposa and then boxing from the impeccable B0xingfanIf you liked this episode and want others to be able to enjoy it, consider sharing it on social media or by giving it a five-star rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. If you want to support the pod even further please consider signing up to Patreon where you can hear and see bonus material. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ho ho, ho, Merry Kick-mas (and yes I'm aware I stole that title from Red Letter Media but hey, whatcha gonna' do)As the title suggests this episode is covering Muay Thai and kickboxing only, as Daniel Rodriguez took his record to a perfect 38-0 in his second win over the legend Yodwicha on 23rd December, and Rise and Glory pitted some of their best against each others on Jesus' birthday. As promised here are the two excellent bouts between Rodriguez and Yodwicha:First fightSecond fight (highest recommendation from me, you should check it out!)And if you like the sound of the bonus material I mentioned at the end of the podcast please consider checking out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First up, news on Usyk, Bud smashes Avanesyan, and Inoue breaks down Butler: three of boxing's very P4P best have been in the news this week, so I'm leading with them.Then, Bellator held its bantamweight grand-prix semi finals this week, and the UFC failed to crown a new champ up at 205lbs. Also, Paddy Pimblett: confirmed as absolutely not very good at MMA and Ilia Topuria confirmed as very f'n good at MMA. And of course, tangents and other musings as well.If you want more tangents and random topics discussed be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've fired up this episode thinking this will be a review of the needless and dangerous third fight between Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora then I'm sorry to say but that's not happening! Instead, this episode features a career retrospective of two modern boxing greats after the third fight between the wonderful Juan Francisco Estrada of Mexico and legendary Roman Gonzalez of Nicaragua, as I explain about what makes them both so great as individuals and how that informs their trilogy of modern classics.If you like this episode and want to support the podcast further please consider checking out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

...and even a little bit of an Adesanya-Pereira prediction at the end!So yeah, pretty stacked episode this week. Did Buakaw cross the line in his 'exhibition' with Yoshihiro Sato? Certainly appears that way. K-1 legend Takeru announced his contract is up with the titans of J-kick, but what does it really mean? Ren Hiramoto has seemingly taken strides in shoring up the holes in his MMA game, and that's a good thing (even though I previously hated the idea!). Andy Cruz has apparently managed to escape Cuba with an eye on turning pro, and I talk about why that's such an exciting prospect for boxing fans. And Dmitry Bivol put on another masterclass, but I'm not betting the mortgage on him just yet.Speaking of not betting the mortgage, I go into why trying to predict Adesanya-Pereira is a fool's errand (but offer up a prediction anyway)If you like this podcast and want to hear episodes not available on this feed, consider becoming a patron Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Combat sports fans have seen plenty of great and important battles take place at the Saitama Super Arena over the years and we can now add another to the list, as a light flyweight unification years in the making finally took place! WBC champ Kenshiro faced off with domestic rival and WBA/Ring champ Hiroto Kyoguchi in a bout as eagerly anticipated among boxing hardcores as any other in recent memory! The fight itself ended up playing out as relatively one-sided, but there were enough thrills while the action lasted to make it a worthwhile watch as well as a historically significant title unification bout. So listen to me break down just how Kenshiro made it look so easy, what it means for the division as it stands, and what it means for shaking up the historical landscape of the truly terrific 108lb weight class. If you like this content and want more, consider becoming a patron of Combat Chronicles. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, you read it right, I used my precious time with iD Boxing's head honcho Rob Tebbutt talking about the freak show boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul (5-0, 4 KOs) and Anderson Silva (3-1, 2 KOs, MMA legend).But here's the thing: it's a genuinely intriguing fight! Let Rob and I tell you why!If you liked this content please give the podcast a five-star rating and a review, and if you want more content like it that is completely exclusive be sure to check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon! Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I said I was gonna' do something weird with this episode, so here it is! I offered my comments on the fights in real time, predicting bouts and then offering opinions on the fights after they'd played out.If you want exclusive episodes of the podcast please check out the Combat Chronicles Patreon Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loads to talk about on this weeks episode, starting off with boxing as Claressa Shields took on Savannah Marshall in perhaps the most intriguing women's bout ever, Devin Haney defended his titles zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz sorry about that, I don't know what came over me, and Deontay Wilder poleaxed Robert Helenius. Just what is it that makes Wilder such a hard puncher, and does he have a genuine claim to be 'the hardest puncher ever'? Then over to MMA as I discuss why I have absolutely no clue who is going to win in the main event of UFC 280, and then discuss a couple of bouts from note from this past weekends Fight Night card. As always I must plug the Patreon: if you can support the podcast further it'd be massively appreciated. And let me know what you thought of this episode over on Twitter. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while but it was NOT a hiatus: I've simply been busy providing content for my patrons over at the Combat Chronicles Patreon!Loads to talk about this week but maybe not what you'd hoped for! First, a new British boxing drugs scandal, followed by news that the best heavyweight in the world is likely to take on a fight absolutely no one is asking for. Then, a look at how Patricio Pitbull diffused a quality operator in Adam Borics and how inspite of being a Bellator stalwart the Brazilian is a true modern great. And then, two mainstays of the Dutch and international combat sports scenes (hopefully) settled their differences once and for all as Alistair Overeem fought Badr Hari in a rubber match at GLORY: Collision 4. In terms of kickboxing content be sure to check out www.beyondkick.com an exciting new endeavour that features some great content from some friends of mine: you won't regret it! The site looks gorgeous and the content is awesome!Hopefully a fun episode and don't worry: it's not every month I'll be making HUGE audio documentaries for the patrons so we should resume something like a regular schedule from here on out or at least in November. You know what you've gotta' do if you're clamouring for more material from yours truly... Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As expected (by me at least) the third fight between Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin was a damp squib. What does it mean for both men going forward? On the undercard, boxing phenom 'Bam' Rodriguez seems to be getting flak for his performance against battle-tested Israel Rodriguez. I look into that and explain why I think that's unfair.On the MMA front, the big attraction this week was Cory 'Sandman' Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong. It lived up to expectations and tells us a lot about both fighters. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/combat-chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.