The 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast

Robert Winfree previews UFC on ESPN 68, talks Movsar Evloev getting passed over for a featherweight title shot, and what's going on with Jon Jones plus how it might relate to the UFC broadcast negotiations.0:00 Intro3:18 UFC on ESPN 68 preview40:25 Evloev not getting title shot44:04 UFC 320 in jeopardy46:50 Jon Jones situation1:17:30 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas107

Robert Winfree reviews UFC on ESPN+ 114, talks Topuria vs. Oliveira and Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus other news of the week.0:00 Intro1:27 UFC on ESPN+ 114 review28:10 UFC 317 & 319 fights and related news46:48 Figueiredo update48:54 Plugs#UFCVegas106 #UFC #UFC317

Robert Winfree reviews UFC 315 with both title fight and some overall odd judging, plus looks ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 114.0:00 Intro3:37 UFC 315 review1:03:15 UFC on ESPN+ 114 preview1:23:45 Robert Whittaker vs. Reiner de Ridder set for July1:25:04 Jon Jones coaches TUF knockoff, title still on ice1:26:05 Was Alex Pereira hacked?1:29:45 Plugs#UFC #UFC315 #UFCVegas106

Robert looks at one of the worst weeks for boxing in some time, reviews UFC on ESPN 67 and looks ahead to UFC 315.0:00 Intro1:19 Combat sports weekend roundup12:48 UFC on ESPN 67 review45:56 UFC 315 preview1:08:10 Dana White to promote Canelo vs. Crawford1:10:05 Ngannou speaks on motorcycle accident1:13:47 Plugs#UFC #UFCDesMoines #UFC315

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 66 featuring Ian Machado Garry defeating Carlos Prates, then previews UFC on ESPN 67 headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo.  Plus news about Dustin Poirier's final MMA fight and more.0:00 Intro1:37 UFC on ESPN 66 review52:07 UFC on ESPN 67 preview1:16:03 Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway official for UFC 3181:18:48 Izzy wants Strickland rematch1:19:49 DDP vs. Chimaev still on the table1:24:12 Plugs#UFC #UFCKansasCity #UFCDesMoines

Robert previews UFC on ESPN 66 and talks the confusion around UFC 317 and International Fight Week.0:00 Intro1:23 UFC on ESPN 66 preview30:36 Questions loom around UFC 31745:00 Plugs#UFC #UFCKansasCity

Robert reviews UFC 314 with Alexander Volkanovski's history making title win, then news of the week.0:00 Intro1:37 UFC 314 review1:07:30 Aaron Pico correction1:08:10 UFC open to new formats as window opens1:12:20 UFCs Azerbaijan card takes shape1:15:15 GFL implodes1:19:15 Plugs#UFC #UFC314

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 65, then previews UFC 314.  Plus thoughts on the PFL season launch, Aaron Pico signing with the UFC, and more.0:00 Intro2:48 UFC on ESPN 65 review27:40 UFC 314 preview55:31 Aaron Pico signs with UFC, faces Evloev in Apex57:53 Derrick Lewis might main event again58:20 PFL's season debut doesn't suck1:14:40 Carlos Prates vs. Garry set for UFC on ESPN 661:18:04 Conor's crypto coin collapses1:19:45 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas105 #UFC314

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC Mexico City and previews UFC on ESPN 65.  Plus thoughts on Cain Velasquez's sentencing and the UFC's talent acquisition woes.0:00 Intro1:45 UFC on ESPN 64 review30:10 UFC on ESPN 65 preview49:10 Cain Velasquez sentencing59:20 Pereira reveals injury and illness1:01:14 UFC recruitment woes1:14:45 Plugs#UFC #UFCMexicoCity #UFCVegas105

Robert Winfree previews UFC on ESPN 64, reviews this past weekend's UFC on ESPN+ 113, talks Conor McMgregor's Irish Presidential announcement and more.0:00 Intro2:22 UFC on ESPN+ 113 review36:23 UFC on ESPN 64 preview1:00:27 Is Dana White preparing to leave the UFC?1:17:40 One Championship 172 brief thoughts1:19:40 Conor McGregor announces Irish Presidental campaign1:32:18 TKO boxing pay structure leaked1:36:23 Plugs#UFC #UFCLondon #UFCMexicoCity #UFConESPN

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 112, previews UFC on ESPN+ 113, and then looks at the UFC and ESPN likely parting ways plus the general state of the UFC product.0:00 Intro3:40 UFC on ESPN+ 112 review33:00 UFC on ESPN+ 113 preview1:09:27 UFC and ESPN having issues related to UFC 3131:29:00 Health of UFC product and stars discussion2:21:40 BJ Penn situation2:39:06 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas104 #UFCLondon

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC 313 including the new light heavyweight champion, previews the upcoming card, and talks Dana White and TKO looking to get into boxing.0:00 Intro2:03 UFC 313 review42:59 UFC on ESPN+ 112 preview1:00:50 TKO and Turki Alalshikh want to start boxing promotion1:05:29 Plugs#UFC313 #UFC #UFCVegas104

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 111 and looks ahead to UFC 313 headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev.0:00 Intro1:30 UFC on ESPN+ 111 review17:10 UFC 313 preview37:50 UFC cuts Taylor Lapilus among others40:40 Jean Silva vs. Bryce Mitchell for UFC 31443:15 Plugs

Robert reviews the UFC Seattle card, previews UFC on ESPN+ 111, and talks all the major news like Ilia Topuria vacating the featherweight title and UFC's 314 and 315 being revealed.0:00 Intro4:27 UFC on ESPN+ 110 review57:30 UFC on ESPN+ 111 preview1:28:00 Lots of announcements1:55:40 Plugs#UFCSeattle #UFCVegas103

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC on ESPN+ 109 and previews the UFC's return to Seattle with UFC on ESPN+ 110.0:00 Intro1:30 UFC on ESPN+ 109 review20:20 UFC on ESPN+ 110 preview48:34 Plugs#UFCSeattle #UFC

Robert reviews UFC 312 with both champions retaining their titles, looks ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 109, and a fair amount of news.0:00 Intro2:40 UFC 312 review53:20 UFC on ESPN+ 109 preview1:19:50 Dominick Cruz retires1:23:30 TKO wants the Ali Act gone1:27:30 Fighter lawsuit settled1:29:35 Fight shifts1:30:23 Plugs#UFC #UFC312 #UFCVegas102

Robert reivews UFC on ESPN+ 108 featuring Nassourdine Imavov's big win over Israel Adesanya, then previews UFC 312 with two title fights.  Plus thoughts on the controversy stirred up in MMA this week.0:00 Intro3:46 UFC on ESPN+ 108 review38:35 UFC 312 preview1:10:30 Let's talk controversy1:46:40 Plugs#UFC #UFCSaudiArabia #UFC312

Robert looks at the UFC's return to Saudi Arabia with UFC on ESPN+ 108, and some thoughts on PFL and the GFL draft.0:00 Intro4:53 UFC on ESPN+ 108 preview38:20 GFL draft + PFL thoughts46:50 Plugs#UFC #UFCSaudiArabia

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC 311 including the last minute title fight change for Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili's performance against Uman Nurmagomedov.0:00 Intro1:38 UFC 311 review1:06:45 UFC 313 main and co-main revealed1:13:39 Plugs #UFC #UFC311

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 107 including Mackenzie Dern's armbar win over Amanda Ribas, then looks ahead to UFC 311 with two title fights.0:00 Intro2:05 UFC on ESPN+ 107 review33:42 UFC 311 preview1:04:10 Jones money request called into question1:05:30 UFC fight announcements1:14:16 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas101 #UFC311

Robert rings in the new year by looking at the first UFC event of 2025, talks Jon Jones wanting a lot of money, and the upstart GFL.0:00 Intro1:45 UFC on ESPN+ 107 preview24:46 Jones wants 30 million for Aspinall27:45 The GFL allegedly exists40:08 Plug#UFC #UFCVegas101

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 63 and does a quick look at the upcoming offerings to start the new year.0:00 Intro6:30 UFC on ESPN 63 review55:00 Topuria to lightweight questions58:41 Quick look at the first four events of 20251:05:03 Plugs#UFC #UFCTampa

Robert reivews UFC 310 including Alexandre Pantoja continuing his flyweight title reign and Shavkat Rakhmonov outlasting Ian Machado Garry for a welterweight title shot.  Plus a look at the last UFC event of 2024, UFC on ESPN 63.0:00 Intro1:50 UFC 310 review59:45 UFC on ESPN 63 preview1:23:20 Fight announcements1:35:17 Plugs#UFC #UFC310 #UFCTampa

Robert previews the final UFC PPV of 2024, UFC 310.0:00 Intro1:55 UFC 310 preview41:07 PFL thoughts49:18 Conor update57:48 Plugs#UFC #UFC310

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 106, talks the PFL, and the verdict in the Conor McGregor lawsuit.0:00 Intro2:30 UFC on ESPN+ 106 review37:10 Conor McGregor verdict discussion1:38:15 Patricio Pitbull unhappy1:45:25 BKFC teases $25 million tournament1:46:40 Dominick Cruz seeks final opponent1:48:04 Plugs#UFC #UFCMacau

Robert breaks down the fallout from UFC 309, talks Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and previews the UFC's return to China with UFC on ESPN+ 106.0:00 Intro2:25 UFC 309 review1:27:05 UFC on ESPN+ 106 preview1:51:20 Paul vs. Tyson thoughts2:01:47 UFC 310 and card changes2:03:43 Plugs#UFC #UFC309 #UFCMacao #TysonvsPaul #PaulvsTyson

Robert previews UFC 309 with the much delayed Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic fight, reviews UFC on ESPN+ 105, and briefly looks at how the US Presidential election might effect MMA.0:00 Intro3:12 UFC on ESPN+ 105 review31:45 UFC 309 preview1:15:20 Presidential election results and fallout1:33:51 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas100 #UFC309

Robert looks at the results from UFC on ESPN+ 104 and previews UFC on ESPN+ 105.0:00 Intro2:20 UFC on ESPN+ 104 review37:15 UFC on ESPN+ 105 preview1:05:50 Belal out of UFC 3101:14:56 Holloway moves to lightweight1:17:35 Plugs #UFC #UFCEdmonton #UFCVegas100

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC 308 including Ilia Topuria knocking out Max Holloway and Khamzat Chimaev's teeth crushing submission over Robert Whittaker.0:00 Intro1:30 UFC 308 review1:08:16 UFC on ESPN+ 104 preview1:36:20 Dana White doesn't like Francis, other highlights1:44:40 Plugs#UFC #UFC308 #UFCEdmonton

Robert looks at UFC on ESPN+ 103 and previews UFC 308 including the title fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway.0:00 Intro2:45 UFC on ESPN+ 103 review33:25 UFC 308 preview1:09:30 PFL thoughts1:18:50 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas99 #UFC308

Robert looks at the results from UFC on ESPN+ 102 and previews UFC on ESPN+ 103, plus thoughts on Bivol vs. Beterbiev and more.0:00 Intro1:38 UFC on ESPN+ 102 review25:45 UFC on ESPN+ 103 preview48:28 Thoughts on Beterbiev vs. Bivol52:25 UFC 310 takes shape58:15 Conor and Hooker want to fight59:28 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas98 #UFCVegas99

Robert reivews UFC 307 including the war between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree, plus looks ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 102.0:00 Intro1:10 UFC 307 review1:21:40 UFC on ESPN+ 102 preview1:43:30 AI rankings?1:45:33 Plugs#UFC #UFC307 #UFCVegas98

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 101 including a couple of brilliant knockouts, and looks ahead to UFC 307 headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.0:00 Intro3:55 UFC on ESPN+ 101 review41:20 UFC 307 preview1:14:07 New lawsuit development1:17:14 Reiner De Ridder to UFC1:17:43 Plugs#UFC #UFCParis #UFC307

Robert previews the UFCs return to France with UFC on ESPN+ 101.0:00 Intro1:15 UFC on ESPN+ 101 preview37:05 Dana White looks at boxing move38:30 Sterling out of Evloev fight40:40 Plugs#UFC #UFCParis

Robert reviews UFC 306 with two titles changing hands at the Sphere in Las Vegas, plus news of the week.0:00 Intro1:50 UFC 306 review1:17:55 UFC 309 takes shape1:31:53 Plugs #UFC #UFC306 #NocheUFC #RiyadhSeason

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 100 and looks ahead to Riyadh Season Noche UFC, otherwise known as UFC 306.0:00 Intro1:33 UFC on ESPN+ 100 review27:00 UFC 306 preview1:07:15 Combat sports roundup1:22:10 Conor wants to be Irish President?1:23:55 Plugs#UFC #UFC306 #UFCVegas97 #NocheUFC

Robert previews UFC on ESPN+ 100.0:00 Intro1:58 UFC on ESPN+ 100 preview39:40 Jones and Aspinall continue barking at each other43:12 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas97

Robert looks at the results from UFC on ESPN 62 including the new winners of The Ultimate Fighter.0:00 Intro1:43 UFC on ESPN 62 review48:41 McGregor wants out of UFC contract, allegedly49:54 Taira vs. Royval for UFC Vegas 9853:23 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas96

Robert Winfree examines the fallout from UFC 305 including Dricus du Plessis submitting Israel Adesanya.  Plus a look ahead to the next card and news of the week.0:00 Intro1:30 UFC 305 review1:41:15 UFC on ESPN 62 preview2:04:40 Francis Ngannou erasure2:20:15 UFC 307 gets main event2:25:15 Fighter scuffles2:26:47 Conor not fighting this year2:28:05 Plugs

Robert looks at the dreadful UFC on ESPN 61 then previews UFC 305.0:00 Intro3:13 UFC on ESPN 61 review40:50 UFC 305 preview1:09:50 Alex Pereira situation1:20:20 Plugs #UFC #UFCVegas95 #UFC305

Robert looks at the fall out from UFC on ABC7, also known as UFC Abu Dhabi, and previews UFC on ESPN 61.0:00 Intro4:20 UFC on ABC 7 review54:00 UFC on ESPN 61 preview1:17:55 UFC 308 card reveal1:32:15 Antitrust update1:40:37 Plugs#UFCAbuDhabi #UFCVegas95

Robert reviews UFC 304 and looks ahead to UFC on ABC 7.0:00 Intro4:40 UFC 304 review1:17:10 UFC on ABC 7 preview1:43:30 UFC 306 card reveal1:47:57 Plugs #UFC304 #UFCAbuDhabi #UFConABC

Robert looks at the results from UFC on ESPN 60 and previews UFC 304.0:00 Intro5:05 UFC on ESPN 60 review34:45 UFC 304 preview1:08:25 Fighter lawsuit update1:17:00 Mike Perry wants Dirty Boxing1:22:01 Plugs #UFCVegas94 #UFC304

Robert Winfree reviews UFC on ESPN 59 and looks ahead to UFC on ESPN 60.0:00 Intro3:44 UFC on ESPN 59 review55:17 UFC on ESPN 60 preview1:22:35 UFC 306 fights potentially spoiled1:27:30 UFC 305 gets fleshed out1:35:33 Plugs#UFCDenver #UFCVegas60

Robert previews UFC on ESPN 59 and talks news of the week.0:00 Intro2:45 UFC on ESPN 59 preview42:05 UFC Paris gets main event43:55 Jiri wants to try middleweight45:35 State of things roundup56:57 Plugs#UFC #UFCDenver

Robert looks at the results and fallout from UFC 303 and all of International Fight Week.0:00 Intro3:45 UFC 303 review1:40:40 General fight announcements1:48:50 First looks at UFC Noche at the Sphere2:04:55 Plugs#UFC #UFC303

Robert looks at the UFCs debut in Saudi Arabia, plus looks ahead to UFC 303.0:00 Intro2:18 UFC on ABC 6 review37:05 UFC 303 preview1:05:50 McGregor reveals injury1:09:00 Dricus du Plessis vs. Adesanya for UFC 3051:15:00 Plugs#UFCSaudiArabia #UFC303

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC on ESPN 58, previews UFC on ABC 6, and talks about Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler falling off of UFC 303.0:00 Intro3:55 UFC on ESPN 58 review41:30 UFC on ABC 6 preview1:22:15 UFC 303 reworked as Conor vs. Chandler falls out1:41:43 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas93 #UFCSaudiArabia #UFCRiyadh

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 57 and previews UFC on ESPN+ 100.  Plus what's going on with McGregor vs. Chandler?0:00 Intro2:11 UFC on ESPN 57 review50:33 UFC on ESPN+ 100 preview1:24:56 More McGregor vs. Chandler drama1:32:18 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson rebooked for November1:33:21 Plugs #UFCLouisville #UFCVegas93

Robert looks at the results from UFC 302, primarily Islam Makhachev's win over Dustin Poirier, then previews UFC on ESPN 57.  Plus thoughts on Nick Diaz returning to the UFC.0:00 Intro2:40 UFC 302 review1:28:15 UFC on ESPN 57 preview1:58:10 UFC on ABC 7 fills out with Nick Diaz2:03:05 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson postponed2:06:17 Plugs#UFC #UFC302 #UFCLouisville

Robert previews UFC 302, and talks some news of the week.0:00 Intro2:12 UFC 302 preview43:39 Figgy vs. Chito for UFC on ABC 745:35 Usyk cast in Smashing Machine53:55 UFC 303 fills out58:17 Plugs#UFC #UFC302