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A weekly podcast where I discuss all things MMA. Hosted by James Herrick. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

James Herrick


    • Jan 23, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 85 EPISODES


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    Episode 91: UFC 283 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 71:22


    Jamahal Hill was able to earn a decision victory over Glover Teixeira at UFC 283. Plus, Brandon Moreno beat Deiveson Figueiredo in their quadrilogy bout. In this episode, I recap all of the action from UFC 283. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 90: UFC 283 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 80:53


    In this episode I preview UFC 283. This includes discussions of previews, predictions, and betting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 89: UFC Vegas 67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 85:39


    The UFC dropped a boatload of news in the past week. Jon Jones is making his heavyweight debut against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, Francis Ngannou has been released from the UFC, Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman are set to fight at UFC 286 with Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev as the co main event, and Aljamain Sterling want to fight in April instead of March. I break down all of that news and what it means for the landscape of MMA. Plus, I recap UFC Vegas 67. #FrancisNgannou #CirylGane #JonJones --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 88: Nzechukwu vs Cutelaba

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 66:49


    In this episode I recap UFC Vegas 65. This event was not what we expected. The main event between Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivac was canceled and Kennedy Nzuchukwu vs Ion Cutelaba was elevated to the main event. In this discussion, I talk about all of the fights which includes impressive performances from Nzuchukwu, Muslim Salikhov, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Jack Della Maddalena, Natalia Silva, and more. Afterwards, I discuss Khamzat Chimaev, Alex Pereira, Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, Michael Chandler, Jorge Masvidal, and Conor McGregor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 87: UFC 281 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 40:36


    UFC 281 was one to remember. Alex Pereira defeated Israel Adesanya and took his middleweight championship while Zhang Weili submitted Carla Esparza to regain the UFC women's strawweight title. #UFC #UFC281 #AlexPereira --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 85: Allen vs Kattar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 51:57


    In this episode I breakdown the action from UFC Vegas 63 which was headlined by Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen. This discussion includes my thoughts on the future of the featherweight division along with analysis on the others fights that fought on the card. Afterwards, I briefly breakdown UFC Vegas 64 which is headlined by Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 82: UFC 279

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 62:53


    In this episode I discuss all of the madness surrounding UFC 279. This includes a discussion of Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson, Khamzat Chimaev, Kevin Holland, Li Jingliang, and Daniel Rodriguez. Afterwards I discuss UFC Vegas 60 which is headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 80: UFC 278 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 47:17


    In this episode I recap UFC 278. This includes a lengthy discussion regarding Leon Edward's tremendous victory and what a Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman trilogy would look like. After I talk about Paulo Costa vs Luke Rockhold and Merab Dvalishvili vs Jose Aldo. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episdoe 79: UFC 278 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 37:20


    In this episode I breakdown UFC 278. This includes an in depth discussion of each main card fight and brief overview of the prelims. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 78: Vera vs Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 42:25


    In this video I recap UFC San Diego. This is headlined by an in depth discussion of Marlon Vera vs Dominick Cruz. It also includes a brief discussion of the rest of the card. After, I discuss Bo Nickal, NCAA wrestling, Shane Burgos to the PFL, and the major fight announcements of the week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 77: Santos vs Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 54:22


    In this episode I discuss UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill. This includes an in depth discussion of the current state of the light heavyweight division. After I talk about several recent fight bookings. To end, I briefly preview UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 76: UFC 277

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 45:22


    In this episode I am breaking down UFC 277. This includes a recap of the fights and a discussion of each fighter's future. Afterwards, I look forward to UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 74: Aspinall vs Blaydes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 36:52


    In this episode I breakdown UFC London. After I discuss the recent fight announcements of Nate Diaz, Khamzat Chimaev, Aljamain Sterling, TJ Dillashaw, Sean O'Malley, Petr Yan, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 73: Ortega vs Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 56:42


    In this episode I recap UFC Long Island. This largely includes a discussion of the UFC featherweight title picture, but I touch on the majority of the fights from the card. Afterwards, I have a brief discussion about Nate Diaz and his contract situation. Then I look at recent fight announcements and conclude with a preview of UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Blaydes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 72: UFC 276 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 56:17


    In this episode I do a full breakdown of UFC 276. This includes a discussion of each fight and what the future of each fighter will look like. I spend the most time discussing Israel Adesanya, Alexander Volkanovski, and Max Holloway. I end by briefly previewing UFC Fight Fight: Dos Anjos vs Fiziev. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 71: UFC 276 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 37:28


    In this episode I do a full breakdown of every fight on UFC 276. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 70: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 44:32


    In this episode, I discuss UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot. This includes a breakdown of each fight and a discussion of who each fighter should fight next. I end by going over some recent UFC news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 69: Kattar vs Emmett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 54:39


    In this episode I breakdown UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett. Afterwards, I give my opinion on recent UFC news. I finished by previewing UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 68: UFC 275 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 58:08


    In this video I recap UFC 275. I give my thoughts on Jiri Prochazka and Glover Teixeira. After, discuss my opinion on how Valentina Shevchenko and Taila Santos was scored. Then I talk about Zhang Weili's tremendous KO and Joanna Jedrzejczyk's retirement. After I touch on the remainder of the card I discuss some fight announcements and look forward to UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Emmett. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 67: UFC 275 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 33:57


    In this episode I preview UFC 275 and give you my prediction for each fight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 66: Volkov vs Rozenstruik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 46:26


    In this episode I discuss UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Rozenstruik. After I breakdown the most recent fight announcements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 65: Matchmaking for UFC stars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 47:45


    In this episode I do some matchmaking for the biggest stars in the UFC. This includes, Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Dustin Poirier, Aljamain Sterling, Jon Jones, and Jorge Masvidal. Afterwards, I talk briefly about the Ultimate Fighter and discuss what fights have been booked as of late. I end by previewing UFC Fight Night Volkov vs Rozenstruik. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 64: Holm vs Vieira

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 42:47


    In this episode I recap UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Vieira. Unfortunately, this means I discuss the current state of MMA judging. However, there were some great fights to discuss. Afterwards, I look at the recent fight bookings and talk about the Ultimate Fighter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 63: Blachowicz vs Rakic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 38:59


    In this episode I recap UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic. In this I discuss what happened during Blachowicz vs Rakic, the injury, and if Blachowicz. After, I look at the rest of the fights on the card. This is led by Ryan Spann's submission, Katelyn Chookagian's decision win, and the several other important fights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 62: UFC 274 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 49:37


    In this episode I do a breakdown of UFC 274. I talk in depth about Oliveira vs Gaethje, Charles' weight cut, and the future of the lightweight division. I also briefly discuss Namajunas vs Esparza. Afterwards, I talk about Michael Chandler's vicious KO and the future of Tony Ferguson. I end by looking at 10 different fight bookings from last week and I look forward to next week's fight card UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Rakic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 61: UFC 274 preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 40:32


    In this episode is a preview of UFC 274. I talk in-depth on the three biggest fights and discuss some of the other interesting fights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 60: Font vs Vera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 39:42


    In this episode I discuss UFC Fight Night Font vs Vera. I talked about several of the most important fights and predicted who each of these fighters will fight next. Afterwards, I looked at a handful of fight announcements and weight class changes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 59: Blaydes vs Daukaus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 36:06


    In this episode I do a breakdown of UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus. I look at the most important fights and give my thoughts on the fight and the future of each fighter. Afterwards, I go over all the recently booked fights in the UFC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 58: Aspinall vs Volkov

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 58:49


    In this episode, I discuss the UFC's tremendous return to London. Afterwards, I do a quick preview of Dauksas vs Blaydes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 57: Santos vs Ankalaev

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 62:59


    In this episode I discuss UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev. During this I talk about what took place during Thiago Santos versus Magomed Ankalaev and what is next for each fighter. After that I discussed Song Yadong's potential and if Marlon Moraes will still be in the UFC. Afterwards, I look at how Sodiq Yusuff was able to beat Alex Caceres. Next, I discuss Khalil Rountree's great finish. The last fight I discuss is Drew Dober and Terrance Mckinney. In this, I talk about McKinney's potential. I then look at the handful of fights that the UFC has recently announced. I end by previewing the UFC London card that is full of interesting fighters like Tom Aspinall, Alexander Volkov, Dan Hooker, Arnold Allen, Paddy Pimblett, Paul Craig, Jack Shore, Muhammad Mokaev, Illia Topuria and many more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 56: Makhachev vs Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 46:22


    In this episode I breakdown UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green. I look at how Makhachev is viewed by the fans and if he deserves a title shot. Afterwards, I discuss Bobby Green, Terrance McKinney, and Arman Tsarukyan. I end by previewing UFC 272 which is headlined by Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 55: Hill vs Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 42:37


    In this episode I do a breakdown of UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Walker. I discuss Jamahal Hill's potential and future. I end by previewing next weekend's fight card which is headlined by Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 54: UFC 271

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 35:24


    In this episode I do a full breakdown of UFC 271. I discuss how I scored Israel Adesanya and Robert Whitaker. Then I take a look at what is next for Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa. I finish by taking a look at the rest of the card and I look forward to next week's event. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 53: Hermansson vs Strickland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 44:20


    In this episode, I breakdown UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland. Afterwards, I discuss the next season of TUF and why I feel like the show struggles. I end by previewing UFC 271. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 52: UFC 270

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 35:56


    In this episode, I breakdown all the action from UFC 270. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 51: Kattar vs Chikadze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 46:09


    In this episode, I discuss the most interesting fights from UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze. Afterwards, I made my predictions for UFC 270. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 50: UFC 269 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 64:37


    In this episode I recap UFC 269. I discuss what happened in each fight and where each fighter goes from here. After, I take a quick look at next week's fight card headline by Derrick Lewis and Chris Dauskas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 49: UFC 269 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 57:35


    In this episode I do a full preview of UFC 269. After, I look back at last week's card headlined by Aldo v Font. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 48: Holloway vs Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 40:06


    In this episode, I discuss all of the interesting fights from UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriquez. Afterwards, I took a look at the news coming out of the welterweight division. I end by previewing UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 47: UFC 268

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 64:50


    In this episode I do a breakdown of UFC 268. I talk about all the fights from the main card and where each fighter goes moving forward. I end by looking forward to next week's fight card, UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 46: UFC 267

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 60:14


    In this episode, I do a recap of UFC 267 followed by a preview of UFC 268. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 45: Costa vs Vettori

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 43:02


    In this episode, I discuss UFC Fight Night Vettori vs Costa. Afterwards, I discuss the Twitter beef between Nate Diaz, Conor McGregor, and Tony Ferguson. I finish by doing a breakdown of UFC 267. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 44: Santos vs Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 42:05


    In this episode, I breakdown UFC Fight Night Santos vs Walker. Afterwards, I give my opinion on Jon Jones' recent arrest. I then talk about the most recent UFC fight announcements. I end by looking forward to UFC Fight Night Dern vs Rodriquez. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 43: UFC 266

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 62:14


    In this episode, I discuss the most important aspects of UFC 266. This ranges from Alex Volkanovski and Brian Ortega putting on a fight of the year contender, Valentina Shevchenko's amazing performance, Nick Diaz's return, and more. Afterwards, I talk about the most important news in the MMA world. This includes, Aljamian Sterling being out against Petr Yan, Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez, Gable Steveson, some fight announcements, and fighter retirements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 42: Brunson vs Till

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 43:40


    In this episode, I discuss all the interesting fights from UFC Fight Night Brunson vs. Till. I also give my thoughts on the futures of both Brunson and Till. Afterward, I look at the fight announcements from last week. I end by looking forward to next week's card, UFC Fight Night Smith vs Spann. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 41: Giga Chikadze vs Edson Barboza

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 48:08


    In this episode, I discuss Giga Chikadze vs Edson Barboza and what is next for both fighters. Afterward, I give my prediction for Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley. I then go back and discuss the other important fights from UFC Fight Night. I finish by taking a look at some recent fight announcements and next week's fight card. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 40: Gable Steveson & UFC Matchmaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 68:41


    In this episode, I begin by talking about Gable Steveson and his potential transition in MMA. I then look at some of the other big news in the MMA world. This includes UFC 267, Tito Ortiz vs Anderson Silva, Jacare, Aldo vs Mcgregor 2, and Khabib playing soccer. I then do a segment where I look at fights that are booked and matchmake for unbooked fighters. I finish by previewing UFC fight night Cannonier vs Gastelum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 39: UFC 265

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 53:35


    In this episode, I give my thoughts on UFC 265. This includes every fight on the main card and some of the fights on the prelims. It was a great night of action that left us with a lot to talk about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 38: UFC 265 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 63:57


    In this episode, I do a full preview of UFC 265. I talk about the fights on the main card and some of the most interesting fights on the prelims. Afterward, I discuss a bunch of the UFC's most recent fight announcements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 37: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 45:13


    In this episode, I give my thoughts on how I scored Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw. I also do a full breakdown of the fight and I discuss what's next for Sandhagen and TJ. Afterward, I discuss the other fun fights from that card. I end by looking at next week's fight card that is headlined by Sean Strickland and Uriah Hall. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

    Episode 36: Makhachev vs Moises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 51:31


    In this episode, I talk about Islam Makhachev vs Thiago Moises and the rest of the fights on the card. Afterward, I discuss Conor Mcgregor's claim of having stress fractures in his leg. I end by taking a look at next week's massive fight night card, headlined by Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herrick5/support

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