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Reactions and reviews to combat sports events, news, films, interviews & anything else entertaining. Cover art photo provided by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

Edward Carbajal


    • Oct 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 104 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from MMA Afterthought

    The One After Wilder/Fury 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 31:19


    Ed talked Wilder /Fury 3 and what we can expect in heavyweight boxing and looked UFC Vegas 39. You can see the video version on MMANews.com's YouTube channel. Support the podcast by checking out Ed's affiliate links: Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Sign up for Ed's Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Funny start to October

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 31:00


    Ed looks back at Bellator 267, UFC Vegas, and the funny business at Triller. Support the podcast by checking our Ed's affiliate links: Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Sign up for Ed's Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The One After UFC 266

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 31:40


    Audio from the Sunday Submission vlog at MMANews.com. Read the "7 Takeaways From UFC 266" over at MMANews.com Support the podcast by using Ed's affiliate links when you shop: Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Sign up for Ed's Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The one after Bellator 266

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 31:46


    Ed looks at Bellator 266 and UFC Vegas 37 for MMANews.com. Help support my work by checking out these affiliate links when you shop online: Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Voice Messages on Anchor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 3:13


    Just caught up with all of them. This is my apology for finding them so late. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Was not Trilled

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 31:44


    Ed's audio from the MMANews vlog the day after Triller Fight Club: Belfort vs Holyfield Support the podcast by checking out Ed's affiliate links for your shopping needs: FanDuel Sportsbook & Casino app (NJ only)| https://account.nj.casino.fanduel.com/join#rfr=FanDuelCasino_11012714 Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Sign up for Ed's Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 268 Confirmed bouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 33:26


    A quick look ahead at UFC 268 and a look back at the weekend fights from the PFL and the UFC. Help support the podcast by checking out Ed's Amazon storefront and using these affiliate links when you shop" Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC Vegas 34, Bellator 265, and PFL reactions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 32:01


    This is the audio from the 8/22 edition of Sunday Submission for MMANews.com where Ed discussed the aftermath of three nights of events. Check out the video version over at MMANews' YouTube channel. Help support the podcast by visiting Ed's Amazon storefront when you shop on Amazon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    TGI Bellator 264 & PLF on Friday!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 31:35


    Audio from MMANews Sunday Submission where I talk about Bellator 264 and PFL playoffs. Support the podcast by using my Amazon link when you shop at Amazon, or sign up for Rakuten and get some of your shopping money back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 265 Afterthought

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 31:52


    Ed looks back at UFC 265 and has some thoughts on what happened in Olympic Karate over the weekend. Help support this podcast by checking out Ed's affiliate links: Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    7 Takeaways From UFC 260

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 31:48


    Ed goes over his seven takeaways from UFC 260. For those unaware, he does this piece for MMANews.com after every UFC pay-per-view. Check out the written piece here. Support the podcast by using the following affiliate links when you're shopping: Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Looking back at UFC Vegas 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 34:59


    Ed looks back at UFC Vegas 22. The audio is from the Sunday Vlog for MMANew.com Helps support the podcast by using the following affiliate links for your shopping: Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Looking back at UFC Vegas 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 31:05


    Some thoughts on UFC Vegas 21 and what went on at the Apex. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Bellator 249 Fight Week episode (Arlene Blencowe interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 19:00


    Ed gives a quick preview of Bellator 249 and he got to speak with title challenger Arlene Blencowe before the event. Help support the podcast by using Ed's Amazon affiliate link for your Amazon shopping: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The One After UFC 253

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 34:46


    Reaction to UFC 253 and Adesanya's dominance of Paolo Costa. Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon thru this link:  Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel  cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 253 and the latest Sunday Submission

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 34:38


    A main event prediction for UFC 253 and some thoughts from the last event in Vegas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Charity Promotion: Democracy Works: This advertisement is part of a charitable initiative in partnership with Democracy Works. howto.vote Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Welcome Back MMA/ New Format

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 35:58


    Doing something new moving forward. Check out the new format that includes Bellator News, UFC Vegas 10 Recap, and much more. Sunday Submission Videos up at www.mmanews.com Support the podcast by shopping at Amazon with this Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Streamed through Streamyard: https://streamyard.com?pal=5131766969925632 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC Vegas 3 Thoughts/ Sergio DaSilva Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 45:55


    Ed speaks on the stoppage from the first fight on the UFC Vegas prelims and shares his MyMMANews.com interview with Sergio DaSilva (7-9) who has fought in Bellator MMA, CES and CFFC. Support the podcast by using the Amazon Affiliate link: Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    It's June! [Anthony "Pretty boy" Taylor Interview]

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 41:25


    Catching up on some news and MMA news from the end of May as June begins. Also the most recent interview with Bellator lightweight Anthony Taylor on a possible match up with Aaron Chalmers. Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC Overload

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 18:08


    Just a quick recap of UFC 249 and some thoughts on the next two events this week and what to look forward to. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 249 Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 24:10


    Making my picks for UFC 249 if it happens. Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel cbdMD Affiliate Link: https://cbdmd.t7c9v8.net/y1EAD Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Sometimes They Come Back...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 20:27


    What's back, what's coming back and when (maybe) and what's never left in the fight game. Also, what're you watching ? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    No 2020 Season For The PFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 16:07


    The PFL decided to not hold events this season (2020) due to the pandemic. The news sucks, but listen to why this is probably a good idea. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Monday Afternoon Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 19:02


    Matchroom MMA, Tiger King's 8th episode and a unique Easter Sunday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 249 Postponed Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 21:45


    Mickey Mouse AKA Disney went full Walter White and pulled the plug on Dana White putting on UFC 249. I speak on some of the details. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 249 Announcement Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 15:48


    A new main event, private "fight" islands and winning at all costs. This is Ed's reaction to the latest news in MMA and the UFC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Welcome to April. Enjoy your quarantine.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 30:37


    Ed spoke with Arlene Blencowe about her number one contender spot in Bellator to face Cris Cyborg. He also, gives a quick review of what he's watched while he's waiting to see what the plan is for UFC 249. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Short Notice SUG 12, The Only Sport Happening

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 30:54


    Ed spoke with short notice SUG 12 competitor and Bellator MMA lightweight Jake Smith who competes in one of, if not the only live sport going on in the world 3/29 on UFC Fight Pass. He also touches on the Jon Jones news and some of the best fights in 2020 so far. Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 Check out my Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Caged Warriors, Caged Fans, and Caged Tigers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 14:03


    A quick recap of UFC Brasilia and Cage Warriors 113 along with a Netflix recommendation for your stay home pleasure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    MMA Afterthought (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 0:36


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    Corona virus & upcoming MMA events update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 22:38


    With the cancellation, postponment, and modification of removing fan access to sports during the coronavirus pandemic, MMA is not exempt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The Morning After UFC 248

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 13:54


    Some reactions to UFC 248 and what might be next at middleweight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 248 Main Picks/Chris Lencioni After Bellator 239

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 30:34


    Ed gives his picks for the main and co-main event for UFC 248 and shares his Sherdog interview he had with Chris Lencioni after his win at Bellator 239. Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel Earn some cash while you shop with Rakuten| https://www.rakuten.com/r/EBCARB3?eeid=28187 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The One After UFC 246 and Bellator 238

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 22:01


    Stephen A. Smith's gift is pissing people off. Also, Cyborg got a belt and McGregor wants an apology. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 246 The McGregor Effect and predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 18:03


    Happy New year! Welcome to the first UFC event of 2020 with UFC 246. Check out a reaction to the press conference and some predictions for the event. https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 245 Takeaways and Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 8:51


    Quick recap on UFC 245 and some takeaways from the event. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The Gooch is Out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 7:48


    Both Bellator and RIZIN are in need of a bantam weight champion. Listen to my solution. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 244 Afterthought/ Bellator 233's Arlene Blencowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 23:59


    Some thoughts on UFC 244 and the doctor stoppage. Plus, An interview with Arlene Blencowe days before her fight with Leslie Smith at Bellator 233. Use code COAST15 for 15% off CbdMD: https://www.cbdmd.com/?rfsn=3090746.01ccd6 Check out my personalized store on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Liddell/Ortiz 30 for 30 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 9:52


    Immediate review after watching ESPN'S 30 for 30 on the careers and rivalry between Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    155 and The Haunting of Conor McGregor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 9:08


    Catching up on what's been going on in the UFCs 155 pound division. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Bad Guys and champ-champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 17:30


    Some thoughts on Bellator 222, a pick for the UFC Greenville event, and a preview of BKFC 6. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    PFL, UFC 237 and Bellator 221

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 15:56


    Ed recaps PFL 1 of 2019 and gives his picks for UFC 237 and Bellator 221. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC ain't what it used to be

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 14:55


    A quick recap of the seasonal press conference by the UFC and the main card picks for UFC 236. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Some details from the BKFC scuffle between Malignaggi and Lobov in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 18:57


    Just some details on what went down in New York City when the BKFC brought Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi into town to promote Lobov's fight this weekend with Jason Knight at BKFC 5. Interviews w/ Lobov and Anthony Rumble Johnson included. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Proper Negotiation Shenanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 13:46


    Reaction to McGregor announcing his retirement today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The Monday After UFC 235

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 15:17


    Some comments on what happened at UFC 235 and ideas for future match ups. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Right Kick Hospital.../ Gibert Burns and Titan FC 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 27:28


    Some thoughts on the news of Cro Cop announcing his retirement and an interview with UFC Lightweight Gilbert "Durinho" Burns who competes at Titan FC 53 March 15. Titan FC 53 can be seen on UFC Fight Pass. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    UFC 235 picks and MMA Watching in 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 18:28


    Throwing out my picks for UFC 235, talking about how we watch MMA in 2019 and some ideas for the future of MMA. Amazon Store link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/carbazel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    The Lioness and Bones: UFC 232 Afterthought

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 15:04


    A word on the titles that were won at UFC 232 and what we might expect in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    PFL President Carlos Silva on Draft Kings & a word on UFC 232

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2018 35:29


    A quick word on UFC 232's final press conference as well as some predictions for the PFL event on New Year's Eve in Madison Square Garden. Also some info on the PFL Draft Kings game from PFL President, Carlos Silva. Join the Draft Kings game here:https://pflpickem.draftkingsmedia.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

    Breaking: UFC 232 Moves to LA from Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 14:25


    UFC is gonna UFC in their final event for 2018 and relocate to save their main event between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson. A trace amount of a banned substance was found in a sample collected from Jon Jones and UFC is going full damage control to save the card. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carbazel/support

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