Fixed Fights Podcast with Kurt & Ben

It's all about the fights this week as Kurt and Ben break down all the action from last weekend and look ahead to a stacked UFC 269. What's next for Jose Aldo after another big win at bantamweight? How hyped are we for the Bellator bantamweight grand prix? Looking ahead, UFC 269 is everything we want. Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier is an absolute banger of a fight, and we give it the attention it deserves.

The boys break down last weekend's UFC card, which was a bit of a slog, outside of Sean Brady out-grappling Michael Chiesa in the biggest win of his career. What's next for Brady, and what's next for main event winner Ketlen Vieira? Or main event loser Miesha Tate? We also talk Cris Cyborg and Kayla Harrison. Will this actually happen? Also, we give our thanks for our favorite things in MMA right now.

On this weeks episode Kurt and Ben discuss this past weekends amazing UFC 268 card. What's next for the winner and losers? We also talk Bellator and this upcoming weekends main event between Yair Rodriguez and Max Holloway!

The boys are again joined by resident gambling expert Bob Voss for a gambling preview of the blockbuster UFC 268. Favorites, underdogs, prop plays and parlay pieces. Let us help you make some money!

The boys are once again joined by resident betting expert Bob Voss to talk all the best plays, parlays, underdogs and prop bets at UFC 267. Let us make you some money!

On this weeks episode Kurt and Ben are elated after Fedor Emelianenko's victory at Bellator 269. Was this the last time we will see the legend in the cage or does he have one more run? We also recap the rest of the action including Costa vs Vettori and the PFL Finale. We close the show with a detailed breakdown of the excellent UFC 267 fight card including 2 title fights and a ton of other marquee matchups!

The boys are back to talk all things combat sports. We kick things off by recapping the epic third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, then move into recapping the past couple weeks of MMA action. Did MVP deserve the nod over Douglas Lima? And after a win over Mackenzie Dern, is Marina Rodriguez looking like a championship-level fighter? Looking ahead, Bellator brings a solid card with light heavyweights in action, and... the UFC has a card? At least it has Jim Miller.

UFC 266 was a banger, through and through. Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega put on a fight of the year contender, Valentina Shevchenko did what she does, and Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler put on a best-case-scenario fight. Some fans are calling for Diaz's next fight, but do we even want to see that? Looking forward, why on earth is MVP a favorite over Douglas Lima at Bellator 267? And will Johnny Walker vs. Thiago Santos be a bonkers banger, or a snoozefest?

Kurt and Ben are back talking all things current combat sports. What's next for Anthony Smith after his main event win over Ryan Spann? Is Yoel Romero past his prime, or is Phil Davis just still doing Phil Davis things? Looking ahead, we have a packed weekend. UFC 266 is one of the promotion's best offerings this year, complete with violence fights, championship fights, and, of course, the return of Nick Diaz. Also, Usyk vs. Joshua is a massive boxing fight, and for the grappling fans, the Who's Number One Chamionships should bring the heat.

Ben is joined by elite jiu-jitsu competitor Elisabeth Clay to discuss the upcoming Who's Number One Championships. Elisabeth will be competing alongside seven of the world's best heavyweight grapplers for a chance at $30,000 in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most exciting grappling events ever. Elisabeth won the ADCC West Coast Trials at just 16-years old, and has been competing and winning at the highest level since, winning major tournaments and matches in both the gi and no-gi.

Kurt and Ben are joined by Dan Tom of MMA Junkie and the Protect Ya' Neck Podcast to give their top 3 MMA entrances ever. From angry nu-metal in the UFC's early years to elaborate entrances at the height of Pride, to modern-day iconic walkouts, the boys discuss the biggest, best, and most memorable entrances in MMA history. Take a trip down memory lane or learn some MMA history in this very special episode!

Kurt and Ben have a full slate of combat sports to discuss this week. We recap Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul and commiserate that we knew exactly how Woodley would handle that fight. Next, we have fun matchmaking for Giga Chikadze in the loaded featherweight division, talk Emily Ducote's epic KO at Invicta FC 44, and talk all the big fight announcements for UFC 268 and 269. Looking ahead, Derek Brunson vs. Darren Till is an important match-up at 185. Can Till win or is Brunson 2.0 just too polished?

Kurt and Ben are back to discuss all things MMA this week. Looking back, we talk Gegard Mousasi's title defense and his place as one of the best middleweights, Jared Cannonier's impressive performance against Kelvin Gastelum, and Kayla Harrison's continued dominance in the PFL. Looking ahead, we give Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze a thorough breakdown, give a look to the PFL, and give our final FINAL picks for Tyron Woodley vs. Jake Paul

The boys are joined by boxing writer Jeremy Herriges (@ABoxingWriter) to discuss all things boxing. What can we expect from Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul? What's going on with the big four at heavyweight? What fights and fighters should we keep an eye on the rest of the year? And how good is Canelo?

We are back to discuss Bellator 263 and the crowning of new Bellator Featherweight champion, AJ Mckee. Bellator has a star in the making and we are pumped about it! What's next for AJ Mckee and is he in Bellator for good? We also discuss Sean Strickland's dominating win over Urijah Hall and what could be next for him. Hey there's a UFC ppv this weekend! UFC 265. Complain if you want about the interim title being on the line but none the less Derrick Lewis and Cyril Gane will battle for the strap in the main event. The card underneath them is also sneaky good. To wrap it all up, the UFC went on a matchmaking spree this week. We react to some of the monster fights that were announced!

On this week's episode Kurt and Ben discuss Islam Mahkachev's main event win. Is he the heir to Khabib's throne? Who should he fight next? We also look back at Bellator 262 and preview this weekend excellent main event between TJ Dillashaw and Corey Sandhagen

Kurt and Ben give UFC 264 the full review it deserves. After Conor McGregor's second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier, is the magic still there? Is this the beginning of Conor's decline from grace, or are we already past that? In other action, Gilbert Burns looked phenomenal against Stephen Thompson, and Ilia Topuria impressed against Ryan Hall. Looking forward, Islam Makhachev will look for a statement win against Thiago Moises, and FINALLY Nick Diaz is officially booked in a return fight. What do we think about his opponent?

The Boys are back! Before breaking down this excellent UFC 264 card they talk Heavyweight shenanigans. Full UFC 264 preview plus we talk announced fights.

The boys are back to talk all things violence. The Korean Zombie flashed some serious grappling prowess in his win over a game Dan Ige. Matt Brown melted Dhiego Lima, which gives Kurt even more reason to call for a Matt Brown vs. Nick Diaz fight. A boy can dream, right? Also, there was a major robbery in the PFL... but maybe it all worked out in the end? Looking ahead, is there hope for an exciting fight between Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov? Again, let's hope. Also, PFL brings the noise once again with Lance Palmer now in a must-finish situation. Bellator offers an underwhelming card. We close the show with some jiu-jitsu talk. So, about Robert Drysdale, huh?

The boys have plenty to chat about this week as they recap Israel Adesanya's title defense against Marvin Vettori and Brandon Moreno's spectacular title winning performance at UFC 263. Also, Bellator has crowned a new welterweight champ in Yaroslav Amosov, and Claressa Shields made her triumphant MMA debut. Looking ahead, Korean Zombie vs. Dan Ige is a banger of all bangers, and PFL action on Thursday has us captivated.

Kurt and Ben are once again joined by our resident betting expert Bob Voss for a quick and to-the-point gambling preview of UFC 263. We have a couple of consensus bets and a handful of underdogs we like here, so let us make you some money!

We are back and looking forward to an action packed MMA weekend on the horizon. But first we can't help but talk about the “Fight” between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. The entertainment era is upon us. For how long? We have no idea. Claressa Shields makes her MMA debut on this Thursday's PFL MMA card. This card is sneaky good! On Friday, Douglas Lima defends his Bellator Welterweight title against the undefeated Yaroslav Amosov. It all culminates with Saturday's excellent UFC 263 PPV!

In a very special episode, the boys are joined again by the talented Chris Rini to talk about his new book, "The Fine Art of Violence, Volume 2." Chris talks art and artistry in MMA, the group of writers and artists he brought together for this book, and some of his favorite stories and moments of the past year. Chris sticks around for a discussion on The Ultimate Fighter (bleh), Jon Jones, the Paul brothers, and in general all things violence.

It's a bit of a slow week in MMA, but the boys have plenty to talk about. First, a recap of Rob Font's dominant performance over Cody Garbrandt in the main event of UFC Vegas. Also, should we write of Edmen Shahbazyan yet? Kurt and Ben also look back at Bellator 259 -- Cris Cyborg's domination of Leslie Smith, Leandro Higo's split decision over Darrion Caldwell, and Valerie Loureda's first loss. Finally, a look back and ahead at The Ultimate Fighter. With the launch of a new season, will anything be different? Are we buying in or out? What would make us watch??

Kurt and Ben are joined by BJJ legend and all around badass Tom Deblass! Tom touches on a wide variety of topics, from the changing landscape of Jiu-Jitsu, the IBJJF finally legalizing heel hooks and reaps, views on cross training and his first ever amateur fight. We had a blast so please enjoy!

After a week off YouTube we are back talking all things #UFC262. What a show it was! In the main event Charles Oliveira (who is only 31 btw) finally realizes his UFC dream 28 fights later. We talk his road to the UFC title and what could be next for the champ. We also break down the co-main event and the rest of an action packed PPV card. No stop for the UFC as they are back this weekend with a card headlined by Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. The co-main features an important tilt in the always exciting women’s Straweight division. Bellator 259 this weekend, Fury vs Joshua talk and what the heck is going on with the UFC Heavyweight division?!

Kurt and Ben recap a busy weekend in MMA, with Marina Rodriguez establishing herself as a legitimate contender (we think?), Fabricio Werdum getting a "Brazilian tap" loss overturned, Sergio Pettis winning the Bellator bantamweight title, and Anthony Johnson actually coming back from adversity to pick up a big win (over a one-handed fighter...). Is this Anthony Johnson 2.0? Also, we look ahead to a very fun UFC 262. The boys disagree on the main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, but agree that it's a banger. Finally, we have some thoughts on Gordon Ryan taking on Shinya Aoki in a grappling match. Yawn.

Ben is joined by resident gambling expert Bob Voss for a quick but quality gambling preview of UFC 262. Bob has bets on the main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, as well as the co-main event between Tony Ferguson and Beneil Dariush. Let us help you make some money and cash those tickets!

On this weeks episode the boys take a deep dive into the sad unfolding story of Diego Sanchez UFC departure. We also break down Jiri Prochazka’s epic finish of Dominick Reyes and what’s next for him. Giga Chikadze and Merab dvalishvili pick up big wins for the republic of Georgia. This week brings 3 big MMA cards with plenty of storylines. PFL Thursday, bellator 258 Friday and UFC Vegas 26 on Saturday!

The boys are joined with resident betting expert Bob Voss to go over a very bettable UFC 261. Also, a quick look at PFL, which kicks off its season with some spots to make money. Underdogs, parlay pieces, props!

The UFC is doing it big this Saturday for UFC 261 and so are we! Kurt and Ben are joined this week by guest hosts Bob Voss and Pat Plumb to break down this amazing fight card which features three amazing title fights! The boys open up the show recapping Bellator 257’s Light Heavyweight tournament fights and the mess that was Triller 2. To close we discuss the return of PFL this Friday!

Kurt and Ben are joined by #5 ranked Bellator Light Heavyweight Julius Anglickas (9-1) who fights this Friday night at Bellator 257 live on SHOWtime. We talk Julius’ background and how he got into MMA, his fighting mindset, thoughts on the Bellator Light Heavyweight tournament, video games and more! Thanks Julius for your time and good luck this Friday night!

Finally Kurt and Ben have a full schedule of fights to talk about. Following his quick finish of Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 255, is Patricio Pitbull the best featherweight in the world? Looking ahead, we have a full slate of fights. ONE Championship will make their US primetime debut with Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez on the card. Bellator returns to action with its light heavyweight grand prix, and in the UFC, Kevin Holland returns on short notice to take on Marvin Vettori. The boys break down all the fights, and dive into some fight announcements, the new Venum apparel deal, and even talk Olympic wrestling.

There is a new King at Heavyweight and his name is Francis Ngannou. The boys recap his dominant performance and discuss what is next for the new champ (Jon Jones?!) We also run down the rest of the UFC 260 card including giving Vicente Luque the respect he deserves at WW and what could be next for Sean O’Malley. Bellator finally returns this weekend with a bang. In the main event Patricio Pitbull rematches Emanuel Sanchez with a berth to the Featherweight Grand Prix finals and AJ McKee await. We also talking some submission grappling. What’s next for Gordon Ryan? And also give some ideas on a possible legends match.

Kurt and Ben are once again joined by Bob Voss to break down all the best best bets and plays for UFC 260. Underdog picks, parlay pieces, and props. Let us make you some money!

On this weeks episode Kurt and Ben discuss the numerous big matchups that were announced including Chandler vs Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight title. Gordon Ryan to ONE FC?! We also discuss Kevin Holland’s strange performance at UFC Vegas 22. Also, put some respect on Derek Brunsons name! Him vs Paulo Costa sounds good to us. Finally, we fully break down UFC 260. The main event has both Kurt and Ben stumped when trying to decide a winner but honestly it doesn’t get much better than this massive fight!

It’s March Madness! NCAA division 1 wrestling championship Kurt is joined this week by University of Mount Olive wrestler Dimitri Naimi and Edward Gallo from The Fite Site and Bloody Elbow. The boys give full bracket breakdowns and predictions. Early round matchups, bracket busters and more!

UFC 259 was so wild and crazy that Kurt had to check in from paradise to record this episode! The boys talk Jan’s upset win over Israel Adesanya. We are ALL IN on Glover vs Jan 2021. Oh and by the way, Adesanya has plenty left to take care of at 185. In the co-main event Amanda Nunes does what she does. Is there anything left for her? The female

The boys are once again joined by Bob Voss for a gambling preview of the epic UFC 259. Is Adesanya too small for Blachowicz? Does Megan Anderson stand a chance against Amanda Nunes? Where's the value in the incredibly close Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan fight? Favorites, underdogs, prop plays and parlays. Help us help you.

After a week off, the boys are back to discuss a doozy of a card. Following a quick recap of some happenings at heavyweight, Kurt and Ben give a thorough breakdown of the three championship fights at UFC 259. Will Israel Adesanya announce himself as a global superstar with champ-champ status? Does Megan Anderson have even a remote chance of defeating Amanda Nunes? Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan is the fight we've been salivating for for months, so how does it play out?

The boys start by recapping Kamaru Usman's truly spectacular performance at UFC 258. But the GSP comparisons? Let's pump the breaks. A full recap of UFC 258 follows. Looking ahead, Derrick Lews feels like a custom-made opponent for Curtis Blaydes... but also kind of not? Will we see a bit of the Derrick Lewis magic this weekend?

Ben is joined by Bob Voss of the MMA for Money show for a quick and easy gambling preview of UFC 258: Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns. Favorites, underdogs, parlays, props, we've got it all. Go to mybookie.ag and use promo code FIXEDMMA and MyBookie will match 50% of your deposit up to $1,000.

Kurt and Ben are pretty pumped about the main event of UFC 258 featuring Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. The rest of the card? Not so much. Following his victory over Alistair Overeem, we finally decide that yes, Alexander Volkov is in fact good. Finally, tons of Bellator news. Get all the way hyped for the Bellator light heayvweight grand prix.

The boys are back to talk about the timeless wonder that is Alistair Overeem. In breaking down his fight with Alexander Volkov, we ask... is Volkov actually good? Elsewhere, we've got plenty of bangers to break down. Frankie Edgar and Cory Sandhagen. The UFC debut of Manel Kape. Carlos Diego Ferreira vs. Benny Darius. Oh my!

Kurt and Ben look back at a bonkers UFC 257. Is Dustin Poirier's lightweight resume... the best ever? What's next for Conor McGregor and is it fair to say he's a front-runner? Michael Chandler had maybe the best UFC debut we've ever seen, top to bottom. Lightweight madness everywhere. Also, the greatest welterweight of all-time, Ben Askren, will be fighting a YouTube guy.

The boys are joined once again by Bob Voss of the MMA for Money Show for a gambling preview of UFC 257. Conor McGregor is a relatively big favorite over Dustin Poirier, but is that right? Is there any value on Michael Chandler as a small underdog? Favorite parlay pieces, props, and more! Go to Mybookie.ag and use promo code FIXEDMMA. MyBookie will match your deposit halfway up to $1000.

We've got a jam-packed show this week as Kurt and Ben focus in on all the UFC action. First, a recap of Max Holloway's truly incredible performance against Calvin Kattar, all but sealing the award for Beatdown of the Year in 2021. Next, a look ahead to UFC Fight Island 8: Why is Neil Magny vs. Michael Chiesa so darn difficult to predict? Finally, the boys give a thorough analysis of the UFC 257 main event contest between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Who has improved more since their first encounter? Will the lay-off affect McGregor? Is Poirier's durability slipping? Most importantly, how does this fight play out?

After a much-needed break in the action to end the year, the boys are back to discuss the return of regular, (near) weekly UFC fights. And this weekend, we have a banger on deck as featherweights Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar kick off the UFC's return to Fight Island. In other news, is Nate Diaz really going to fight? If so, who? Also, some fun fights were announced. Kurt and Ben give you all the hot, hot takes you can handle.

Kurt and Ben are joined by Jon Thomas, founder of Tap Cancer Out. Jon talks about the roots of TCO and how it grew from a simple idea to numerous tournaments across the country and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised in the fight against cancer. Jon also discussed the challenges of 2020 and the success of Global Grappling Day to end the year. Finally, Jon dives into the evolution and growth of submission-only showcases and how TCO is moving into that space.

Kurt and Ben are joined by Kristen King of BloodyElbow and MyMMANews to give their picks for the best of 2020. Categories include: Fight of the Year, Fighter of the Year, KO and submission of the year, beatdown of the year, The Ben Askren Body Award, the Pride Never Die Award, and more.

The boys recap a surprisingly entertaining final UFC card of the year. What's next for Stephen Thompson following a dominant victory over Geoff Neal? And what's next for elite bantamweights Jose Aldo and Rob Font? And after ending his contract on a win, where could Anthony Pettis land in free agency? As we close out 2020, Kurt and Ben look forward to 2021 and give their holiday wishlist. What fights do they want in 2021, and will Santa deliver the violence or a lump of coal?