The Hammer MMA Radio

Dustin Poirier is fighting Justin Gaethje this weekend, how cool is that?  Sure, it's for the BMF title, but you can't have everything.   We preview that fight, and the entire UFC 291 card in the first half of this week's show. Then we discuss the announcement of Makhachev vs. Oliviera 2,  the at least temporary retirement of Ian Heinisch,  the upcoming Bellator X Rizin 2, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura. Then in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-August 2013, and Travis Browne's huge win over Alistair Overeem, and Conor McGregor beating Max Holloway in his second ever UFC fight. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

To "Fumble the Bag" or "To Not Fumble the Bag", that was the question everyone's been wondering about Francis Ngannou since he first decided to test the waters outside of the UFC.  Well this week we can finally answer that, following the announcement of his upcoming boxing fight with Tyson Fury. We also have a vacant UFC Light Heavyweight title, unlikely Ronda Rousey rumors, Alexandre Pantoja's experience with fighter pay, the upcoming UFC Fight Night:  Aspinall vs. Tybura, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-August 2013, and the UFC's debut on Fox Sports 1, including Conor McGregor's fight on the preliminary card. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez was a hell of a fight card, and in the first half of this week's episode we discuss the night of big upsets, wild finishes, as well as Robbie Lawler's retirement fight. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, and quickly preview the upcoming UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early August 2013, and Jose Aldo's victory of The Korean Zombie, and wonder how Ben Askren may do if he ever came to UFC. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

The upcoming UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez card looks to be the MMA card of the summer, with two title fights, great prospects, and Robbie Lawler's retirement fight.   We spend most of this week's episode previewing all of the fights on that show. We also quickly go over the results of UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-July 2013, and the results of UFC on Fox:  Johnson vs. Moraga. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

It's another big UFC main event this weekend at UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs.... wait, what?  Okay then... We preview UFC on ESPN: Sean Strickland vs. Abus Magomedov in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half of the show we regretfully discuss some Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg nonsense, as well as the results of PFL 6 and UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-July 2013, and the UFC debut of future champion Jessica Andrade, as well as Swedish superstar Reza Madadi's legal issues. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This weekend's UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria looks to be one of the better UFC events of the summer on paper, and we preview the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we run down the rest of the week in MMA, including the results of UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier, Bellator 297, PFL 5, and BTC 20.  Also, Conor McGregor's sexual assault allegation. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-July 2013, and TJ Grant's unfortunate career ending concussion, and the MMA retirement of Brian Stann. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Amanda Nunes got the job done at UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana, then retired in the cage at the top of her game, vacating both the UFC Women's Bantamweight and Featherweight Championships.  In the first half of this week's episode we discuss all of the news and results coming out of that event. Then in the second half of the show we run down the rest of the week in MMA, including The Ultimate Fighter, Conor McGregor vs. a basketball mascot, PFL,, Bellator, and the upcoming UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to July 2013, and our thoughts at the time on Chris Weidman defeating Anderson Silva, and winning the UFC Middleweight Championship. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

It took almost four years, but the UFC is finally returning to Canada this weekend.  In the first half of this week's show we preview the entire UFC 289 card, including UFC Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana, an incredible Charles Oliveira vs. Beneil Dariush fight, and a bunch of our local fighters up and down the card. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the rest of the week in MMA including The Ultimate Fighter, PFL 4, Fight Circus, and other nonsense. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early July 2013, and which one of us actually picked Chris Weidman's to win the UFC Middleweight Championship from Anderson Silva, as well as an interview with soon-to-be UFC fighter Alex Ricci. Catch us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Flyweights get to shine this weekend at UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi, and the winner may even be in line for a UFC Flyweight championship fight.  We preview that card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we run down the the week in MMA, including the return of The Ultimate Fighter, Bellator's new Flyweight division, and questionable actions from fighters old and new. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-June 2013, and Chris Weidman's hype going into his first UFC Middleweight Championship fight, as well as the implementation of a UFC dress code. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Francis Ngannou appears to have pulled it off. After leaving the UFC (and his UFC Heavyweight Championship) to test the waters elsewhere, he has now landed a substantial deal with PFL, and we have quite a lot to say about it in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we run down the rest of the week in MMA news, including the potential return of Conor McGregor in late 2023, recent UFC main event announcements, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

"The UFC's "mid" summer run of Fight Night cards continues with a transplanted Mackenzie Dern vs. Angela Hill fight, which was moved to this weekend to save the event.  We preview that fight, and the rest of the UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie vs. Dern card in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half of the show we run down the the week in MMA, including the results of UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida, an update on the Tim Hague public death inquiry, Bellator charging per event in Canada, and a shockingly large amount of PFL test failures. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-June 2013, and a pretty rough looking UFC 161 card, our awkward interview with Yves Jabouin, and the horrible tale of Waylon Lowe. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling defended his championship at UFC 288, and while he gets less respect than Rodney Dangerfield, it's hard to fault a win over former champion Henry Cejudo.  We discuss the results of that fight, and the rest of the UFC 288 card, in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we run down the rest of the week in MMA, including a great One Championship event, Irene Aldana replacing Julianna Pena against Amanda Nunes, our preview of the upcoming UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida, and more. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early June 2013, and an underwhelming The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 2 finale, as well as big money moves for Rampage Jackson. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This weekend's UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo has shaped up to be a fun little card. It's headlined by UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling defending his title against Henry Cejudo who is coming out of retirement, after having relinquished the same title three years ago.  We preview that card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we take a look at the week in MMA news including the arrest of Nate Diaz, early rumors of PFL buying Bellator, a wild scene at Bare Knuckle FC, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-May 2013, and the announcement of Forrest Griffin going into the UFC Hall of Fame, as well as Cat Zingano needing to pull out of The Ultimate Fighter spot coaching against Ronda Rousey. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This coming weekend's UFC card has a new main event of Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon.  On the plus side, that's a great fight.  On the other hand, there's the rest of the fights.  We sort of preview that card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we take a look at the results of Bellator 294, Bellator 295, and UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-May 2013, and the upcoming UFC 160: Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2, as well as a tough robbery loss for ol' Evan Dunham. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

The big boys are fighting this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes, and the winner should be considered a deserving challenger for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.  We preview that fight, and the rest of the card, in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, PFL 3 results, Bellator 294 and 295, and the results of UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early April 2013, and the at-the-time upcoming Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold fight, a ridiculously huge punishment for Pat Healy, and our interview with TJ Grant heading into his fight with Gray Maynard. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

at UFC 287, Israel Adesanya finally broke the curse of Alex Pereira, beating his long-time rival and winning back the UFC Middleweight Championship.  In the first half of this week's episode we discuss what's next for them, as well as Gilbert Burns retiring Jorge Masvidal, and the rest of the results from UFC 287. Then in the second half of the show we take another look at the Endeavour/WWE merger, PFL 2 and PFL 3, and preview the upcoming UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen card. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late April 2013, our interviews at the time with MMA journeyman Bill Smallwood, and former UFC fighter Nick Ring. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 is coming up this weekend, headlined by new UFC Middleweight Champion Alex Pereira's first title defense against former champion Israel Adesanya.  We spend much of this week's episode previewing that pretty solid fight card. Then we discuss the rest of the week in MMA, including word of WWE joining UFC under the Endeavor umbrella, as well as the results of Bellator 293, PFL 2023 1, Fight Circus 6, and Gamebred Boxing. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late April 2013, and Jon Jones defeating Chael Sonnen at UFC 159.  Plus our interview at the time with former UFC fighter Mike Ricci. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC On ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen wasn't the greatest night of fights ever, but Cory Sandhagen did impress in his main event victory over Marlon Vera.  We discuss the results of that show in the first half of this week's episode, as well as the announcement of Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone into the UFC Hall of Fame. Then in the second half of the show we take a look at this weekend's PFL, Bellator, and Fight Circus events, and the rest of the week in MMA news. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-April 2013, and Ben Henderson's win over Gilbert Melendez, and our interview at the time with eventual UFC Women's Bantamweight contender Sara McMann. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

At UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3, Leon Edwards managed to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship against Kamaru Usman, and silence his critics.  We discuss the entire event, including the wild Gaethje vs. Fiziev fight, in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, and preview the upcoming UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen card. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to April 2013, and clips from our interview at the time with Nate Diaz. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

The UFC heads to London, England this weekend for UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3, for a show headlined with a UFC Welterweight Championship rematch between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman.  We preview that event in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the results of Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson and UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili. Oh, and Power Slap. Sort of. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to April 2013, with Wanderlei Silva's April Fool's joke, and our interview at the time with Josh Hill. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Following years of speculation, Jon "Bones" Jones finally moved up a weight class, and has won the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 285.  We discuss that fight, Valentina Shevchenko's upset loss to new UFC Women's Flyweight Champion Alexa Grasso, and the rest of the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show preview the upcoming Bellator 292: Nurmagomedov vs. Henderson, and UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili cards, and hopefully wrap up this Dana White's Power Slap thing forever. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early April 2013, and the short notice main event debut of Ilir Latifi, Conor McGregor's first UFC fight, and an interview with Tristar head Firas Zahabi. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

After three long years, Jon Jones will (hopefully) be back in the UFC cage this weekend at UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane, and fighting Cyril Gane for the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship.  We preview the card in the first half of this week's show, which also includes Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso, and the UFC debut of red hot prospect Bo Nickal. Then in the second half of the show we run down the results of Bellator 291 and UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen, and continue to chart the death of Power Slap. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late March 2013, and the Montreal weigh-in scale controversy, as well as part of our interview with Tyron Woodley. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

In the first half of this week's episode we take a look at this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Krylov vs. Spann, a show headlined by Light Heavyweight action fighters Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann, and also including the long-awaited return of Tatiana Suarez following years of injury problems.  Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, including various controversies coming out of last week's Makhachev vs. Volkanovski fight, the upcoming Bellator 291 card, more Power Slap awfulness, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late March 2013, and our post-fight thoughts on UFC 158: St-Pierre vs. Diaz, including an interview with Rick Story, who won at that show. Check us out Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev defended his title against UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, and seems to have locked in his spot as the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the sport.  It was a pretty solid night of fights, and we discuss all of the results in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, including more MMA legends boxing, more bad news for Power Slap, recent changes to UFC fighter contracts, and the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield card. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to March 2013, and our coverage at the time of Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz, including interviews with St-Pierre, Johnny Hendricks, and Matt Hughes. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

The UFC's top two Pound-for-Pound fighters meet this weekend at UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski.  It's an incredible fight that's going a little under the radar, with both Islam Makhachev's Lightweight title, and Alexander Volkanovski's #1 P4P spots on the line.  We preview that card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss McGregor vs. Chandler on The Ultimate Fighter, the Bellator 290 and UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak results, and more of the brutal realities of Dana White's Power Slap. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late February 2013, and our thoughts on the time on  Brian Stann's last fight, Mark Hunt knocking out Stefan Struve, and the winner for all-time worst corner advice. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

If you're looking for Heavyweight MMA at 1am, then UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak is for you.  We preview this weekend's late-night, South Korean focused, UFC card in the first half of this week's show, as well as Bellator's big debut event on CBS.  In the second half of the show we deal with all sorts of Conor McGregor news, Vox media ending their support of BloodyElbow.com, and discuss some of our concerns with Dana White's Power Slap now that one of us has actually seen some of it. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-February 2013, and the overall success of Ronda Rousey's UFC debut. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 283 was a rough night for Brazil. In the first half of this week's episode we discuss the results of that show, including big wins for new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill, and new unified UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno.  Plus the retirements of legendary fighters Shogun Rua and Glover Teixiera.  In the second half of the show we dig deeper into Francis Ngannou's free agency now that he's told his side of the story, and while we didn't actually watch it, we do gawk at how poorly Dana White's Power Slap seems to be doing so far. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-February 2013, and Ronda Rousey's UFC debut at UFC 157: Rousey vs. Carmouche. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 283: Teixiera vs. Hill is coming up this weekend, headlined by a fight for the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight title between former champion Glover Teixiera, and knockout artist Jamahal Hill.  We preview the card in the first half of this week's episode. In the second half of the show we get into the big news of (now former) UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou leaving the UFC, and the announcement of Jon Jones vs. Cyril Gane for that belt.  We also discuss more on Dana White, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to February 2013, when Renan Barao was the scariest Bantamweight on the planet. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

We're back after the holiday break, and catching up on possibly the darkest couple of week's in memory, Dana White's physical altercation with his wife, the deaths of Stephan Bonnar, Victoria Lee and Abdul-Kerim Edilov, Phil Baroni's arrest for murder, Jose Aldo putting up Jair Bolsonaro, and more.  We also discuss Jake Paul fighting for PFL, Bellator vs. Rizin, and  the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Gastelum. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early February 2013, and the Jon Fitch vs. Demian Maia fight, and Randy Couture hooking up with Bellator. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This week is The Hammer MMA Radio's Thirteenth Annual Awards Show. As usual, the three of us debate 2022's Best Fight, Best Knockout, Best Submission, Fighter of the Year, Prospect of the Year, and many more categories. Also, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late January 2013, and our thoughts at the time on UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar. .You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

It's a short, podcast-only episode here before we take the holidays off, and in the first half of the show we take a look at the results of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland. Then we quickly discuss the Jake Shields / Mike Jackson altercation, and the upcoming Bellator vs. Rizin event. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late-January 2013, and Demetrious Johnson's first UFC Flyweight Championship defense against John Dodson, and poor Judo Rick Hawn getting ripped off by his sponsor. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev was so much fun, until it wasn't anymore.  In the first half of this week's episode we discuss the results of that show, from the great finishes, all the way to the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship still being vacant. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news, including TJ Dillashaw's retirement, BTC 18 and Bellator 289 results, and preview the last UFC event of 2022, UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-January 2013, and our thoughts on Michael Bisping, and Josh Barnett at the time. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev is not the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship main event that we were promised this weekend, but we're still pretty cool with it.  We start off this week's episode previewing Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev fighting for the vacant title, as well as the rest of the UFC 282 card. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the week in MMA, including the suspension of UFC betting in our home province of Ontario, the upcoming Bellator card, and the results of UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-January 2013, and the very last Strikeforce card. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This week's UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland card has some solid fights, including the Welterweight main event between Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Kevin Holland, and a monster Heavyweight fight between Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich.  We preview the entire card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we take a look at the results of the PFL 2022 Championships, and some other random nonsense. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early January 2013, and the results Cain Velasquez vs. Junior Dos Santos 2, and the final Dream show from Japan. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba was a mess of a card, but it was a mostly enjoyable mess.  We start this week's show discussing the results of that event, as well as the results of Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2. Then in the second half of the show we take a look at the upcoming PFL 2022 Championships, and the passing of Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late December 2012, and the (at the time) upcoming UFC 155: dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira certainly delivered, what with new UFC Champions Alex Pereira and Zhang Weili, a Fight of the Year contender between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, and Frankie Edgar's retirement fight.  We discuss all of the results in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we regretfully look at the new Power Slap League announcement, and preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivak, and Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes with clips from our December 2012 Awards Show, including clips of our Worst Fight of the Year, and Robbery of the Year. R.I.P. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This weekend's UFC 281 features a UFC Middleweight Championship grudge match between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, Carla Esparza defending her UFC Strawweight Championship fight against Zhang Weili, and Michael Chandler vs. Dustin Poirier somewhat of a dream action fight.  We preview the card in the first half of this week's show. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news including recent UFC releases, the crazy Fight Circus, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-December 2012, and the official announcement of women fights in the UFC, and the retirement of Mark Hominick.  You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos is coming up this weekend, headlined by a fun Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Lemos fight, where the winner appears to be ready for a UFC Women's Strawweight title fight.  We preview that card in the first half of this episode. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news including the results of UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allan and Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva, the UFC releases of Krzysztof Jotko and Askar Askarov, and what's up with Jiri Prochazka getting drug tested every week? Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to early December 2012, where we're joined by UFC veteran Mark Bocek, and talk about the upcoming (at the time) Shogun Rua vs. Alexander Gustafsson fight.  You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev was certainly eventful, and the first half of this week's episode we discuss all of the results, including new UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, the trainwreck of the UFC Bantamweight title fight, Sean O'Malley's win over Petr Yan, and more. Then in the second half of the show we run down the week in MMA news including Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva, Ilir Latifi's suspension, Dana White's Power Slap Fighting, Conor McGregor's status, and the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen.    Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late November 2012, and news of the final Strikeforce show falling apart, and our first interview with the at-the-time UFC bound Jesse Ronson.  You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

The UFC heads back to Abu Dhabi this weekend for UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev.  It's one of the best looking fight cards of the year, and we spend most of this week's episode discussing it. Later in the show we look at the results of UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo, and a couple of big fight announcements and rumours. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to November 2012, and our post-UFC 154: St-Pierre vs. Condit coverage in Montreal, and our fun exchange with Anderson Silva. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

This weekend Alexa Grasso and Viviane Araujo try to make their case for a shot at Valentina Shevchenko's UFC Women's Flyweight Championship, in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araujo.  We preview that fight, and the rest of the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the week in MMA news including a date for the UFC Flyweight title unification fight, Uriah Hall joining the Paul vs. Silva boxing card, and Melvin Guillard not getting licensed for his BKFC fight in Colorado. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to November 2012, and our UFC 154 coverage, where Greg speaks with GSP and Condit, Mark Hominick goes into his retirement fight, and we annoy Martin Kampmann. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

In the first half of this week's episode, we discuss the results of Mark Zuckerberg's favorite MMA card of the year, UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan. Then in the second half of the show we go over the week in MMA, including Bellator 286 results, Aspen Ladd's release from the UFC, PFL moving to PPV, and Eddie Alvarez's free agency. Finally in our Hammer History segment we look back to mid-November 2012 and the genesis of "Let Me Bang, Bro", a Stephan Bonnar test failure, and the Cung Le vs. Rich Franklin fight. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

We begin this week's episode previewing UFC Fight Night: Mackenzie Dern vs. Yan Xiaonan.   Then we are joined by Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp to discuss her storied career in the MMA business, and the upcoming Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey event. Finally, we run down the week in MMA news, Bellator 285 and Bellator 286, and look back on our 2012 interview with TJ Dillashaw as part of our Hammer History segment. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Following the unfortunate passing of Elias Theodorou, this week we look back on ten years of following his MMA career, including clips from the many times that we were lucky enough to be joined by Elias on this show.  We also discuss the MMA retirement of the legendary Jose Aldo, the results of UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song, and the upcoming Bellator: Queally vs. Henderson. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

Well that was a wild ride.  UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson was one of the strangest UFC fight weeks in memory, with the top three fights getting rearranged literally the day before the event.  We recap all of the drama and all of the fights, in the first half of this week's episode.  Also, in honor of Nate Diaz fighting out his UFC contract, stick around to the end of the show for our interview with Nate from back in 2013. Then in the second half of the show we take a quick look at the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song card. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to October 2013, and the announcement of The Ultimate Fighter: Jones vs. Sonnen, UFC 153 results, and another cancelled Strikeforce event. R.I.P. Elias. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

What a turn of events. The main event of UFC 279 is now, somehow, Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson.  The entire main card has been shaken up and reorganized with twenty four hours notice. With our last episode previewing UFC 279 now totally out of date, this is our quick update show of all of the changes, and what to expect Saturday night. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

So this is a weird one.  UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz is coming up this weekend, headlined by Welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev vs. the departing Nate Diaz.  We preview that wacky fight, and a card full of totally random yet exciting undercard fights in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the week in MMA news, and the results of UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to October 2012, and another strange PPV main event...UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar.  Plus Dave Batista's first and only MMA fight. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

For the first time in their almost thirty year history, the UFC is heading to France this weekend, for UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa. We preview the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the week in MMA, including an incredible win for Demetrious Johnson in One Championship, a tough week for BJ Penn, and Rob Veevers signing on with Unified MMA (not United...sorry for that slip up). Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late September 2012, and our interview with Brendan Schaub, as well as a look at the then upcoming UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Brown. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 turned into a pretty eventful night. capped off by underdog Leon Edwards beating Kamaru Usman to win the UFC Welterweight Championship.  We take a look at all of the results in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the week in MMA, including Shane Burgos signing with PFL, Kayla Harrison moving to the PFL 2022 finals, Perry vs. MVP in bare knuckle, and the announcement of Esparza vs. Weili at UFC 281. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late September 2012, and our very own Dave getting yelled at by Dana White at the UFC 152 post-fight press conference, and our interview with Rory MacDonald. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 is coming up this weekend, headlined by UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman defending his title against Leon Edwards, a man who's last loss was to Usman himself seven years ago.  We preview the entire card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the results of UFC On ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz, PFL, Bellator, and the announced retirements of veteran fighters Rory MacDonald and Uriah Hall. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to late September 2012, and our live coverage of UFC 152: Jones vs. Belfort, including our at-the-time current interviews with Joseph Benavidez and Michael Bisping, as well as us getting roughed up a little by some UFC fighters. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter

UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz is coming up this weekend, headlined by a solid Bantamweight fight between the rising Marlon Vera, and former champion Dominick Cruz.  We preview the card in the first half of this week's episode. Then in the second half of the show we discuss the this week's PFL and Bellator cards, as well as the results of UFC On ESPN: Santos vs. Hill. Finally, in our Hammer History segment we look back 500 episodes to mid-September 2012, and the cancellation of Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar, as well as the very first World Series of Fighting event. You can find us Wednesday nights at 6:30pm on CFMU 93.3 FM, and online at http://www.thehammermma.com, The Itunes Store, Stitcher, MMAPodcast.com, Player.FM, or find @SteveJeffery on Twitter