MMA Ratings Podcast

Follow MMA Ratings Podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The MMA Ratings podcast features Raphael Garcia and Schwan Humes discussing all of the happenings in the world of mixed martial arts.

MMA Ratings


    • Apr 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 229 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from MMA Ratings Podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from MMA Ratings Podcast

    UFC 273 Preview, Boxing News, and A Big MMA Ratings Farewell (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 236)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 72:00


    Raphael and Schwan are back together for what will be their last episode of the MMA Ratings podcast. They preview UFC 273 and talk about important boxing news from the week, then Raphael says goodbye after 12 years as part of the MMA Ratings team. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington, UFC London (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 235)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 56:03


    This week, Raphael and Schwan are back to look at all the action from UFC London, break down the late night altercation between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington, plus talk about everything else across the world of combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 272, Islam Makhachev, Cain Velasquez, Kayla Harrison (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 234)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 59:49


    Raphael and Schwan are back and have a lot to catch up in combat sports, including all the fallout from UFC 272, a quick look at Islam Makhachev's dominant win, and much more news from the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Islam Makhachev vs Bobby Green, UFC Vegas 49, Bellator 275 (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 233)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 55:12


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about all the things going on in combat sports, including previews of UFC Vegas 29 and Bellator 275 and discussions about the other action in the space. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 271 Recap, UFC Vegas 48 Preview, Bellator (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 232)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 68:59


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the action from UFC 271, look ahead to UFC Vegas 48, and cover all the fight news from the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 271 Preview, Canelo's Two-Fight Deal, Joe Rogan Controversy (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 231)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 74:00


    Raphael and Schwan are back to weigh in on an action-packed week, including a look ahead to UFC 271, a discussion about Canelo Alvarez's big two-fight deal for 2022, and a few words about the Joe Rogan controversy, and its implications for mixed martial arts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Jake Paul Targets Canelo Alvarez, Bellator 273, UFC Vegas 47 (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 230)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 60:42


    Raphael and Schwan are back to discuss the combat sports news of the week, review Bellator 273, and preview UFC Vegas 47. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Francis Ngannou Retains Title, UFC 270 Fallout, (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 229)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 56:54


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about all the fallout from UFC 270, including Francis Ngannou keeping the UFC Heavyweight Championship, Deiveson Figueiredo defeating Brandon Moreno, fight announcements in the aftermath of the event, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane Preview & Predictions (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 228)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 56:54


    Raphael and Schwan are once again together to talk MMA, including a full breakdown of UFC 270's big title fights between Francis Ngannou and Cyril Gane at heavyweight, and Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo at flyweight. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Jorge Masvidal vs Colby Covington, UFC 273 Changes, Canelo News (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 227)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 58:23


    This week, Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about a lot of big news in combat sports, including the UFC 272 fight between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington, the big changes that hit UFC 273, Saul Canelo news, and a look ahead to the UFC action this weekend. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Welcome To 2022, Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 226)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 56:49


    Raphael and Schwan are back for the first episode of the MMA Ratings Podcast in 2022. They look ahead to the year in combat sports, plus talk about the big fight announcement for UFC 272. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 269 Recap, Paul vs Woodley II, UFC Fight Night 199 (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 225)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 73:41


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about all the action from UFC 269, including Charles Oliveira finishing Dustin Poirier and Julianna Peña stopping Amanda Nunes. They also discuss Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley II, plus look ahead to UFC Fight Night 199. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 269 Preview, Sergio Pettis Retains, Jose Aldo Wins (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 224)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 77:38


    Raphael and Schwan are back to break down a big UFC 269 card, looking at the biggest matches of the night, plus talk some Bellator and boxing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Dana White Has COVID, Horiguchi vs Pettis, Font-Aldo, Boxing News (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 223)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 66:03


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about all things going on in the world of combat sports, including the big bout in Bellator between Kyoji Horiguchi and Sergio Pettis, Jose Aldo taking on Rob Font, Dana White contracting COVID-19, Kevin Lee's release from the UFC, and a lot of boxing news. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Holloway vs Rodriguez, Crawford vs Porter, UFC Fight Night 198 (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 222)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 61:34


    Raphael and Schwan are back to discuss Max Holloway's victory over Yair Rodriguez, preview the upcoming bout between Terrence Crawford and Sean Porter, and break down this weekend's UFC Fight Night 198 card. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Usman vs Covington 2, UFC 268, Canelo vs Plant (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 221)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 56:56


    Raphael and Schwan are back after a lengthy time away to talk all things combat sports, including a very busy weekend where Kamaru Usman defeated Colby Covington and Canelo Álvarez stopped Caleb Plant to make boxing history. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Jan Blachowicz vs Glover Teixeria, Yan vs Sandhagen, UFC 267 (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 220)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 67:21


    Raphael and Schwan are back to preview the big UFC 267 card on Saturday night, talk about Shakur Stevenson's big win, talk Kayla Harrison, and discuss much more in the world of combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Wilder vs Fury 3, Dern vs Rodriguez, Jordan Burroughs (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 219)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 73:04


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the MMA action from this weekend while looking forward to the big heavyweight bout between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Plus, they talk about Marina Rodriguez vs. Mackenzie Dern. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 266, Jon Jones, Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Anthony Joshua (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 218)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 64:23


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the fallout from UFC 266, Jon Jones's recent run-in with the law, and Oleksandr Usyk's big win over Anthony Joshua. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Anna McLaughlin Wins, Joe Benavidez Retires, Boxing and MMA (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 217)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 50:41


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the big Crawford vs Porter bout, UFC 192, Joe Benavidez's retirement, and much more in combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Jake Paul Defeats Tyron Woodley, UFC on ESPN, Fight News (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 216)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 61:35


    Raphael and Schwan are back to give their thoughts on the foolishness that was Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley, discuss UFC on ESPN, and look at the other fight news from the week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Kayla Harrison, UFC on ESPN, Manny Pacquiao, Combat Sports News (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 215)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 62:55


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about what will be a very busy combat sports weekend. They discuss Kayla Harrison and PFL, UFC on ESPN 29, Bellator, boxing, wrestling, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 265, Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, Ciryl Gane, UFC Heavyweights (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 214)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 60:38


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about action across the combat sports world, covering news and analysis along the way. We look at UFC 265, the heavyweight division, boxing news, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Makhachev Dominates, Miesha Tate Looks Great, Charlo vs Castano (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 213)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 62:20


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the combat sports action from this week, including Jermel Carlo vs Brian Castano, UFC Vegas 31, and anything else that comes to mind. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Poirier Stops McGregor, UFC 264 Fallout, Miesha Tate's return (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 212)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 61:57


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the fallout of Dustin Poirier defeating Conor McGregor for the second time, including McGregor's behavior, and also preview this weekend's action, which features the return of Miesha Tate. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3, UFC 264 Preview (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 211)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 52:07


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the big UFC 264 card, breaking down Dustin Poirier versus Conor McGregor and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Davis vs Barrios, Lomachenko vs Nakatani, Gane's Win & Title Shot (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 210)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 60:00


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk all things combat sports, including Gervonta Davis beating Mario Barrios, Vasiliy Lomachenko defeating Masayoshi Nakatani, Cyril Gane's big win and interim title opportunity against Derrick Lewis at UFC 265, plus much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC on ESPN 25 Recap, UFC Fight Night 190 Preview (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 209)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 52:07


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk all things combat sports this week, including Korean Zombie's big win on Saturday, the fights scheduled for this weekend, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 263 Recap, UFC on ESPN 25 Preview (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 208)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 35:56


    Raphael is back for a solo show. This week he is talking about the action from UFC 263 and looking ahead to UFC on ESPN on 25, plus answering a few questions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Mayweather vs Logan Paul, UFC 263 Preview, Claressa Shields Debut (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 207)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 44:28


    Raphael is back for a solo show. He looks back at Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul, while looking ahead to UFC 263, Claressa Shields' debut at PFL 4, Bellator 260, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Woodley vs Jake Paul, Mayweather vs Logan Paul, UFC FN Preview (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 206)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 57:16


    Raphael and Schwan are back, and they are talking about the shenanigans in boxing, as Floyd Mayweather fights Logan Paul this Sunday, while Jake Paul battles former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in August. Plus, they take a look at UFC Fight Night 189. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Charles Oliveira Is UFC Lightweight Champion, Fury-Wilder 3 (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 205)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 63:48


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about Charles Oliveira winning the UFC lightweight title at UFC 262 and what that means for his career. They also talk about the court order regarding the Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder situation, as well as more in combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 262 Preview, Canelo Stops Saunders (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 204)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 54:02


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the big title bout on Saturday at UFC 262, Canelo picking up a big win, and more in the world of combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders, UFC Vegas 26 Preview (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 203)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 72:27


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the big boxing action this weekend between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders, preview UFC Vegas 26, and discuss more combat sports topics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 261 Review, Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather, UFC & Politics (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 202)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 78:43


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the fallout from UFC 261, the foolishness that is Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather, this weekend's fight between Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka, and the idea that the UFC is “apolitical.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 261 Preview, Triller Recap, Boxing Talk (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 201)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 53:05


    Raphael and Schwan are back to discuss all of the shenanigans from the Triller Jake Paul vs Ben Askren card, preview UFC 261, and talk more combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC, ONE Championship, Fight News, Celebrating 200 Episodes (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 200)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 62:06


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about all of the MMA news from the week as they celebrate their 200th episode! They preview UFC on ABC 2 and ONE FC on TNT 1, as well as discuss recent fight announcements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Francis Ngannou Defeats Stipe Miocic, Oscar de la Hoya's Return (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 199)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 50:49


    Raphael and Schwan are back with a lot to talk about. They discuss Francis Ngannou becoming the UFC Heavyweight Champion, the fallout from UFC 260, Oscar de la Hoya's return, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    MMA News, Fight Recaps, Marvin Hagler, Estrada vs Gomez (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 198)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 64:01


    Raphael and Schwan are back with a lot to talk about. They're discussing all that went down at UFC 259, last week's action between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad, boxing, and much more in mixed martial arts and combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 259 Preview, Chimeav Retires?, Canelo Alvarez Wins Again (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 197)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 64:44


    Raphael and Schwan are back to preview the huge UFC 259 event on Saturday, discuss Khamzat Chimeav's retirement then unretirement, and also talk about Canelo Alvarez blowing through another opponent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Derrick Lewis Wins, Canelo Alvarez Returns To the Ring (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 196)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 66:00


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about Derrick Lewis knocking out Curtis Blaydes, Canelo Alvarez returning to the ring, and Michael Chandler being a legend in Black History. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 258 Recap, GSP's Legacy, Adrien Broner, UFC Vegas 19 Preview (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 195)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 61:18


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the fallout of Kamaru Usman's big win at UFC 258, discuss how his legacy compares to that of Georges St-Pierre, and look ahead to UFC Fight Night 185. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC Vegas 18 Recap, UFC 258 Preview, Paige VanZant (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 194)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 69:58


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about the news coming out of UFC Vegas 18, preview UFC 258, discuss Paige VanZant losing at KnuckleMania, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Nancy Kidder (MMA Ratings Interview Series #7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 61:15


    Raphael sits down with American University Professor and combat sports fan Nancy Kidder to talk about her interest in the fight game, how that translates to her class “Writing and Fighting,” and much more going on in boxing and mixed martial arts. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Poirier Knocks Out Conor McGregor, Ryan Garcia vs Manny Pacquiao (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 193)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 67:03


    Raphael and Schwan are back to discuss the fallout from UFC 257, where Dustin Poirier defeated Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler picked up a big win. Plus they talk Ryan Garcia versus Manny Pacquiao and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Max Holloway's Performance, UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 192)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 66:15


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about Max Holloway's amazing performance and look ahead to UFC 257, including Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell, Kyoji Horiguchi's Big Win (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 191)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 35:56


    Raphael is back after a long break to look at Ryan Garcia's impressive win over Luke Campbell. He also discusses Kyoji Horiguchi's RIZIN victory, building a fantasy tournament at 135 pounds, and other MMA news. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 256 Recap, Bellator Making Moves, Boxing Hall of Fame (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 190)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 79:07


    Raphael and Schwan discuss the action from UFC 256, celebrity boxing, and more from the world of combat sports. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 256 Preview, Mayweather vs Paul, UFC Cuts (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 189)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 98:07


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about this weekend's UFC 256 card, UFC's struggle with COVID, upcoming cuts, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr, Smith's Win, Claressa Shields To PFL (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 188)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 25:24


    Raphael is flying solo this week, and he's back to talk about all the action and news from the world of combat sports, including Mike Tyson fighting Roy Jones Jr to a draw, Anthony Smith picking up a win, and Claressa Shields going to the PFL. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    UFC 255 Recap, UFC on ESPN 18 Preview, Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr (MMA Ratings Podcast: Episode 187)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 65:07


    Raphael and Schwan are back to talk about all the action from UFC 255, look ahead to UFC on ESPN 18, and discuss Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mmaratings/support

    Claim MMA Ratings Podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel