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Kicking off the new 2026 era and breaking social media was the announcement of the new 7 Year, $7.7 Billion UFC and Paramount Plus partnership! Kicking things off was UFC 324 featuring Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship, but that isn't all the buzz happening. I discuss the aftermatch and many hot takes surrounding the new landscape in the UFC, from Fighter Pay, Undeserved Title Shots, and whether UFC is becoming more entertainment than Sport.
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EP # 744 BKFC Recap. Tom Aspinall eye surgery. Justin Gaethje. Gina Carano. Olympics and PED's. Tweet of the week. KO of the week. KNOWLEDGE. #UFC MMANUTS Top Coupons NordVPN Coupon 79% Off + 4 Months Free code MMANUTS LiquidWeb Coupon 77% Off Hosting Wheelhero Discount Code $90 Off on Wheels + Tires Package code […] The post MMANUTS MMA Podcast | EP # 744 appeared first on MMANUTS.
EP # 744 BKFC Recap. Tom Aspinall eye surgery. Justin Gaethje. Gina Carano. Olympics and PED's. Tweet of the week. KO of the week. KNOWLEDGE. #UFC MMANUTS Top Coupons NordVPN Coupon 79% Off + 4 Months Free code MMANUTS LiquidWeb Coupon 77% Off Hosting Wheelhero Discount Code $90 Off on Wheels + Tires Package code […] The post MMANUTS MMA Podcast | EP # 744 appeared first on MMANUTS.
Jon Jones made major headlines after getting filmed saying he has severe arthritis he's dealing with. Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his reaction to the viral video revealing Jon's injuries, and why "it's a sad day" to see Jones is finally doing fighting in the sport. DC GOES IN ON why he thinks there's NO WAY Jones will wrestle him after this news came out, and that we should get ready to now see the end of Jones' career in the UFC. See why Cormier thinks Jon is actually okay with the news coming out, despite his public comments claiming he didn't know he was being filmed. And with Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria almost certainly headlining the White House, DC gives his take on the future UFC title fight. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss Mario Bautista's dominant win over Vinicius Oliveira, Kyoji Horiguchi getting a win and calling for a title shot at 125 and the rest of the action from Vegas over the weekend, Ilia Topuria settling his legal matters and getting locked in for a bout with Justin Gaethje at The White House, Jon Jones saying that he thinks he's done with combat sports following the admission that he's dealing with arthritis in his hips, Movsar vs Leon getting officially booked for UFC London, Lone'er Kavanagh filling in against Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico City on short notice and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/BELIEVE and use promo code BELIEVE to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! Betterwild: Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at https://betterwild.com/Believe Prize Picks: Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BELIEVE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6ps Follow the hosts on social: Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bisping Michael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/ Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6Kjwig Paul Felder Twitter: https://twitter.com/felderpaul Paul Felder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felderpaul/ Follow the team on social: Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright Brian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisright Mike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarrington Mike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington Mike Harrington YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themharrington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Craic is back! Our dynamic trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.First up, the crew react to UFC Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria teasing his return on social media (5:18). The trio also weigh in on Justin Gaethje hinting he could face Topuria next, and possibly at the White House (13:14).Attention then turns to Dana White's appearance in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, where he shed light on the scope of his current role within the company. The guys unpack the key takeaways (31:23). UFC London tickets have just dropped, and with fans unhappy about the prices, the trio ask whether UFC event costs will ever come back down (41:17).There's plenty of MMA on this weekend, too. The boys preview PFL Dubai's main event between Usman Nurmagomedov and Alfie Davis (46:13), as well as the UFC's latest Apex fixtures (52:47).To round things out, Ben Fowlkes sheds light on his latest Uncrowned feature: The Tale of ‘Two Ton' Tony (1:01:54), and the lads close the show with your Super Chats (1:13:07).
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AQ Shipley, AJ Hawk, and the boys are live from Radio Row in beautiful San Francisco celebrating this year's Super Bowl. Joining Pat and the boys today was Christian McCaffrey, Matt Ryan, Daniel Lurie, Terry Cole, Rob Woodson, Thor Bjornsson, Robert Irwin, Brock Purdy, Rob Riggle, Justin Gaethje, Liam Coen, James Winston, and Von Miller. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we're off Monday and Tuesday, and will be back live from San Francisco for Super Bowl Radio Row. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC champion Justin Gaethje joins 365 Sports from Radio Row to reflect on his recent win, the physical and mental grind of fighting, and how he approaches the final stretch of an elite MMA career. Gaethje opens up about recovery, legacy, future matchups, and why his one fight at a time mindset has defined both his success inside the Octagon and his perspective outside of it. #ufc #mma #superbowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny Segura entrevista a Esteban Ribovics acerca de una posible pelea contra Renato Moicano en UFC 326, la victoria de Justin Gaethje ante Paddy Pimblett, la esperada unificación de título entre Gaethje e Ilia Topuria y mucho más.
Danny Segura entrevista a Esteban Ribovics acerca de una posible pelea contra Renato Moicano en UFC 326, la victoria de Justin Gaethje ante Paddy Pimblett, la esperada unificación de título entre Gaethje e Ilia Topuria y mucho más.
Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title in a wild UFC 324 main event matchup with Paddy Pimblett to kick off the UFC's new deal with Paramount. What was the No. 1 takeaway from the Gaethje vs. Pimblett main event, and the UFC 324 broadcast? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses how UFC 324 came off on Paramount+, Gaethje's dominant win over Pimblett, if Ilia Topuria should be next, and where Pimblett goes from his first UFC loss. Additionally, topics may include Saturday's UFC 325 event, the quality of the card as a whole, Alexander Volkanovski facing Diego Lopes again in a featherweight championship main event, Tyson Fury's comeback fight on Netflix, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett was incredibly entertaining, much in the same way as a fat man tumbling down three flights of steps only to poop his pants at the bottom. The next episode of Heavy Henka is coming soon. Join us as we break down the conclusion of this month's outrageous grand sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 3:43 Gaethje vs Pimblett 30:28 O'Malley vs Song 38:56 Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 41:47 Cortes-Acosta vs Lewis 44:55 Silva vs Namajunas 54:38 Allen vs Silva 1:11:17 Nurmagomedov vs Figueiredo
Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title in a wild UFC 324 main event matchup with Paddy Pimblett to kick off the UFC's new deal with Paramount. What was the No. 1 takeaway from the Gaethje vs. Pimblett main event, and the UFC 324 broadcast? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses how UFC 324 came off on Paramount+, Gaethje's dominant win over Pimblett, if Ilia Topuria should be next, and where Pimblett goes from his first UFC loss. Additionally, topics may include Saturday's UFC 325 event, the quality of the card as a whole, Alexander Volkanovski facing Diego Lopes again in a featherweight championship main event, Tyson Fury's comeback fight on Netflix, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Big Hunt Guys are back, Lorenzo, Brady, and Trail recap a busy stretch that took them from the Sheep Show to SHOT Show—talking wild gear, auction tags, and the stuff that actually caught their attention. Mid-episode, things take a left hook when they call Luke Caudillo and Justin Gaethje, breaking down the recent fight and sharing their thoughts on UFC 324. From fight prep and mindset to crossover lessons between elite hunting and elite competition, this episode covers way more ground than expected.Learn more about GOHUNT.Follow GOHUNT on Social Media:InstagramYouTube - Podcast ChannelYouTube - Main ChannelFacebook
Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title in a wild UFC 324 main event matchup with Paddy Pimblett to kick off the UFC's new deal with Paramount. What was the No. 1 takeaway from the Gaethje vs. Pimblett main event, and the UFC 324 broadcast? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses how UFC 324 came off on Paramount+, Gaethje's dominant win over Pimblett, if Ilia Topuria should be next, and where Pimblett goes from his first UFC loss. Additionally, topics may include Saturday's UFC 325 event, the quality of the card as a whole, Alexander Volkanovski facing Diego Lopes again in a featherweight championship main event, Tyson Fury's comeback fight on Netflix, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
En el episodio 181 de Hablemos LIVE, Danny Segura contesta tus preguntas acerca de la victoria de Justin Gaethje sobre Paddy Pimblett por el título interino en 155, el KO de Waldo Cortés-Acosta sobre Derrick Lewis, el debut de UFC en Paramount y más.
En el episodio 181 de Hablemos LIVE, Danny Segura contesta tus preguntas acerca de la victoria de Justin Gaethje sobre Paddy Pimblett por el título interino en 155, el KO de Waldo Cortés-Acosta sobre Derrick Lewis, el debut de UFC en Paramount y más.
Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss the UFC's debut on Paramount+ with an incredible win for Justin Gaethje against Paddy Pimblett, looking ahead to a showdown with Ilia, Sean O'Malley getting back in the win column with a over Song Ya Dong, Waldo Cortez Acosta and Jean Silva with statement wins and more, then Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez joins the show to discuss his upcoming bout with Sean Strickland, the positives and negatives of fighting in Texas, what a win over the former champion would mean for his career and more. Then the gang gives picks for the main card this weekend at UFC 325. Support Our Sponsors: FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/BELIEVE and use promo code BELIEVE to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! Betterwild: Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at https://betterwild.com/Believe Prize Picks: Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BELIEVE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6ps Follow the hosts on social: Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bisping Michael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/ Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6Kjwig Paul Felder Twitter: https://twitter.com/felderpaul Paul Felder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felderpaul/ Follow the guest on social: Anthony Hernandez Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ilovebamf Anthony Hernandez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovebamf Follow the team on social: Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright Brian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisright Mike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarrington Mike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington Mike Harrington YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themharrington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 324 including Justin Gaethje's win over Paddy Pimblett. Brown explains his criticism about the fight and why he wasn't blown away by the performances he witnessed on Saturday night. We'll also discuss Gaethje's chances against Ilia Topuria, if Pimblett got fraud-checked in his loss plus we look ahead at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 at UFC 325 and more … Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 324 including Justin Gaethje's win over Paddy Pimblett. Brown explains his criticism about the fight and why he wasn't blown away by the performances he witnessed on Saturday night. We'll also discuss Gaethje's chances against Ilia Topuria, if Pimblett got fraud-checked in his loss plus we look ahead at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 at UFC 325 and more … Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 324 including Justin Gaethje's win over Paddy Pimblett. Brown explains his criticism about the fight and why he wasn't blown away by the performances he witnessed on Saturday night. We'll also discuss Gaethje's chances against Ilia Topuria, if Pimblett got fraud-checked in his loss plus we look ahead at Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 at UFC 325 and more … Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC's first major Paramount era card exposed huge issues — from Paddy Pimblett's ceiling, to Justin Gaethje's legacy, to the growing backlash over ads during fights.On this episode of The Schaub Show, the crew breaks down:Why Paddy Pimblett may never reach championship levelWhat Justin Gaethje's future should look likeThe real problem with UFC's new broadcast modelWhy women's MMA is facing a serious talent crisisHow betting scandals are hurting fighters, not fixing the sportShopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/schaubDraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SCHAUBSHOW. Thats code SCHAUBSHOW to turn five bucks into three hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins.Nowadays - Visit http://trynowadays.com/SCHAUB to get 20% off your order. That's http://trynowadays.com/SCHAUB or use SCHAUB at checkout. Drink responsibly, must be 21 or older.Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/schaubDraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SCHAUBSHOW. Thats code SCHAUBSHOW to turn five bucks into three hundred in bonus bets if your bet wins.Nowadays - Visit http://trynowadays.com/SCHAUB to get 20% off your order. That's http://trynowadays.com/SCHAUB or use SCHAUB at checkout. Drink responsibly, must be 21 or older.Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Luke Thomas and Jed Meshew are ready to recap the wild weekend in combat sports, starting with the return of the UFC after a six-week hiatus, on Paramount. Limited Time Offer – Get Huel’s full High-Protein Starter Kit with my exclusive offer of 20% OFF online with my code KOMBAT20 at huel.com/KOMBAT20. New Customers Only. Code only valid for the bundle. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We recap the chaos from UFC 324, breaking down the all-out war between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje.We also analyze the high-level boxing chess match between Raymond Muratalla and Andy Cruz, plus our take on the promotional debut of Zuffa Boxing and what it signals for the sport.Looking ahead, we preview the major boxing showdown between Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, breaking down styles and keys to victory. Finally, we preview and predict the UFC 325 main event rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, and how this second meeting could play out.#UFC324 #PimblettVsGaethje #UFC325 #VolkanovskiVsLopes #Boxing #AndyCruz #RaymondMuratalla #ShakurStevenson #TeofimoLopez #ZuffaBoxing #MMA #fightbreakdowns Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsors: https://fiofo.com/https://athleticgreens.com/atlasYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!00:00 - Intro08:20 - Walsh vs Ocampo30:35 - Gaethje vs Pimblett53:30 - Cruz vs Muratalla 01:09:01 - Stevenson vs Lopez01:14:35 - Volkanovski vs Lopes IITEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textOn this episode of Outta Pocket, we break down a Championship Weekend that proved one thing: the Super Bowl is won by discipline, not highlights. We talk Drake Maye's “boring” masterclass in the snow, Sam Darnold silencing the haters with clean football, and why turnovers and situational play—not wow moments—decided everything. Get giggy with it.Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/RGIII (https://cardiff.co/RGIII) 00:00- Intro00:40- Patriots Beat Denver07:33- Seattle Seahawks Outlasted Los Angeles Rams11:48- What's on the line with this superbowl match up17:48- Cardiff Ad19:10- If Sam Darnold and the Seahawks win the SuperBowl…22:09- Justin Gaethje put a beating on Paddy Pimblett24:45- Alex Honnold climbs Taipei 101 live on Netflix28:03- Fernando Mendoza and the #1 pick31:48- NFL Coaching Hires
UFC 324 delivered chaos, controversy, and classic wars. Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo break down Justin Gaethje's brutal victory, Paddy Pimblett's toughest test yet, Sean O'Malley's win, and the biggest questions coming out of the opening card of 2026. Who earned a title shot? Who needs one more fight? And which performances changed the division forever?
Justin Gaethje capped off the first UFC on Paramount event with an incredible performance to upset Paddy Pimblett to capture the UFC interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324. Following the chaotic main event, what's next for Gaethje in Pimblett in the always-interesting UFC lightweight division? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where the UFC 324 headliners go following their Fight of the Night clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Sean O'Malley following his co-main event win over Song Yadong, Waldo Cortes-Acosta after stopping Derrick Lewis in the heavyweight featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Natalia Silva, Jean Silva, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Gaethje was counted out by many heading into his last opportunity to capture a UFC title belt, and he proved all of the doubters wrong, hurting and knocking down Paddy Pimblett several times to capture the interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324. Following the first UFC event of 2026, and of the new UFC on Paramount era, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Gaethje's punishing performance, discuss what they learned about both fighters, Pimblett's eye-opening toughness, Gaethje likely facing Ilia Topuria next, and where Arman Tsarukyan stands. Additionally, they react to Sean O'Malley's bounce-back win over Song Yadong in the co-main event, how the first Paramount event came across, bonus winners, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Gaethje capped off the first UFC on Paramount event with an incredible performance to upset Paddy Pimblett to capture the UFC interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324. Following the chaotic main event, what's next for Gaethje in Pimblett in the always-interesting UFC lightweight division? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where the UFC 324 headliners go following their Fight of the Night clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Sean O'Malley following his co-main event win over Song Yadong, Waldo Cortes-Acosta after stopping Derrick Lewis in the heavyweight featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Natalia Silva, Jean Silva, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Gaethje was counted out by many heading into his last opportunity to capture a UFC title belt, and he proved all of the doubters wrong, hurting and knocking down Paddy Pimblett several times to capture the interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324. Following the first UFC event of 2026, and of the new UFC on Paramount era, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Gaethje's punishing performance, discuss what they learned about both fighters, Pimblett's eye-opening toughness, Gaethje likely facing Ilia Topuria next, and where Arman Tsarukyan stands. Additionally, they react to Sean O'Malley's bounce-back win over Song Yadong in the co-main event, how the first Paramount event came across, bonus winners, and much more. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC might soon have its first challenger for Ilia Topuria's lightweight championship, as Justin Gaethje will face Paddy Pimblett for the interim title in the main event at UFC 324.Gaethje, a former divisional interim titleholder, earned this opportunity by winning three of his past four fights, including his most recent unanimous decision win over Rafael Fiziev last March. Pimblett, an ascending fan favorite from the U.K., is undefeated inside the Octagon. He enters the fight following a knockout victory over Michael Chandler.In the co-main event, former men's bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley vies to reenter title contention when he takes on Song Yadong. O'Malley looks to get back in the win column after suffering back-to-back losses in his past two Octagon appearances. Song beat Henry Cejudo by unanimous decision in his previous fight.
UFC 324 was the first Paramount+ and the main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett was just good, it was a fight of the year candidate. Dana White said the numbers were double what they were forecasted. What a fight.
Justin Gaethje capped off the first UFC on Paramount event with an incredible performance to upset Paddy Pimblett to capture the UFC interim lightweight title in the main event of UFC 324. Following the chaotic main event, what's next for Gaethje in Pimblett in the always-interesting UFC lightweight division? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where the UFC 324 headliners go following their Fight of the Night clash at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Sean O'Malley following his co-main event win over Song Yadong, Waldo Cortes-Acosta after stopping Derrick Lewis in the heavyweight featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Natalia Silva, Jean Silva, and more. Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SleepyJ and Mean Gene talk UFC 324 betting. UFC 324 marks the promotion's return after a six week hiatus, with the first event airing on Paramount Plus from T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. SleepyJ and Mean Gene break down the card with a betting focused lens, highlighting the platform shift, earlier start times, and a main card built around recognizable names and divisional stakes. The headliner features Justin Gaethje against Patti Pimlett, a matchup framed as a defining test for Pimlett and a potential final run moment for Gaethje. Both hosts lean toward Pimlett, citing his grappling strength, confidence, and recent performance, with expectations that the fight ends inside the distance by submission or stoppage. They note Gaethje's power and durability but question his long term resilience after years of high damage bouts and recent retirement talk. The co main event pits Sean O Malley against Song Yidong following the cancellation of the originally planned Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunez fight. O Malley is viewed as a motivated contender looking to re enter the title picture, with his striking precision, reach, and movement expected to exploit Song's defensive openings. Both analysts believe the betting line undervalues O Malley and anticipate either a knockout or a decisive performance that positions him for another championship opportunity. On the rest of the main card, Natalia Silva is favored heavily over Rose Namajunas, with volume, pace, and trajectory cited as key factors. Silva is described as a future title challenger, while Namajunas is respected for her résumé but seen as struggling against the division's emerging elite. The heavyweight bout between Waldo Cortez Acosta and Derrick Lewis draws divided opinions, with SleepyJ preferring a fight ending inside the distance while Mean Gene takes a plus money shot on Lewis, emphasizing heavyweight volatility and knockout power. The prelim headliner features Umar Nurmagomedov against Davidson Figueredo, where Nurmagomedov is expected to make a statement following a recent loss, with both hosts favoring a finish rather than a decision. Overall, UFC 324 is presented as a strong return card, blending divisional clarity, betting value, and potential star building moments as the UFC enters a new broadcast era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luke Thomas is joined by Jed Meshew this Friday to break down all things UFC 324. The guys will dive into a full card preview, before touching on Zuffa Boxing 1 this weekend in Las Vegas. Finally they will rank that card and play some MMAI!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The UFC is back, and not only is it the start of 2026, it's the start of a new era. On Saturday, UFC 324 goes down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. The card is not just the first of 2026, but the first of the UFC's new broadcast deal with Paramount, including a new, earlier start time. Will Gaethje and Pimblett put the UFC's best foot forward for their new deal? And what about the rest of the card? Ahead of Saturday's big event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC 324 and interim title fight between Gaethje and Pimblett, and what it means for the lightweight division as a whole. Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss the co-main event bout between Sean O'Malley and Song Yadong and whether O'Malley is fighting for a title shot, the stakes in the feature bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis, the title eliminator bout between Natalia Silva and Rose Namajunas, answer fan questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is back, and not only is it the start of 2026, it's the start of a new era. On Saturday, UFC 324 goes down at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. The card is not just the first of 2026, but the first of the UFC's new broadcast deal with Paramount, including a new, earlier start time. Will Gaethje and Pimblett put the UFC's best foot forward for their new deal? And what about the rest of the card? Ahead of Saturday's big event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC 324 and interim title fight between Gaethje and Pimblett, and what it means for the lightweight division as a whole. Additionally, Meshew and Lee discuss the co-main event bout between Sean O'Malley and Song Yadong and whether O'Malley is fighting for a title shot, the stakes in the feature bout between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Derrick Lewis, the title eliminator bout between Natalia Silva and Rose Namajunas, answer fan questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Alexander K. Lee: @AlexanderKLee Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is officially back this Saturday for UFC 324 — the first event for the promotion under the new Paramount deal. In the main event, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett battle for interim lightweight title, while Sean O'Malley looks to get on track against Song Yadong. What's the excitement level for the numbered event? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the hype levels for UFC 324, the main event between Gaethje and Pimblett, what other fights stand out, and other big storylines. Additionally, topics may include Dana White shutting down Conor McGregor bouts at the White House with Michael Chandler and now Jorge Masvidal, Donn Davis stepping down from his role for the PFL, other news and notes in and around the sport of MMA, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The UFC is officially back this Saturday for UFC 324 — the first event for the promotion under the new Paramount deal. In the main event, Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett battle for interim lightweight title, while Sean O'Malley looks to get on track against Song Yadong. What's the excitement level for the numbered event? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the hype levels for UFC 324, the main event between Gaethje and Pimblett, what other fights stand out, and other big storylines. Additionally, topics may include Dana White shutting down Conor McGregor bouts at the White House with Michael Chandler and now Jorge Masvidal, Donn Davis stepping down from his role for the PFL, other news and notes in and around the sport of MMA, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Follow Mike Heck: @m_heckjr Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Subscribe: http://goo.gl/dYpsgH Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/u8VvLi Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/eFhsvM Like MMAF on Facebook: http://goo.gl/uhdg7Z Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/nOATUI Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UFC 324: Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje full card picks, predictions, bets, analysis & highlights with Host Daniel Levi & guests Narcocop & Nolan Knows MMA - Home of Fight Picks 1 month FREE premium Discord, picks & parlays: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1363223394291568749?pid=1363223394304151662&a=061311&c=battle30 - Get 50% off your first month of Narcocop's Discord using code HTB50: https://www.oddsshopper.com/experts/narcocopmma/subscribe?packageId=96&priceId=216&code=HTB50 - Bet 105 Bonus (deposit $100 & get a $50 free bet) using code HALFTHEBATTLE: http://bit.ly/halfthebattle1 - Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje 8:13 - Song Yadong vs Sean O'Malley 16:37 - Waldo Cortes Acosta vs Derrick Lewis 25:08 - Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas 32:54 - Jean Silva vs Arnold Allen 44:15 - Modestas Bukauskas vs Nikita Krylov 57:27 - Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo 1:07:16 - Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev 1:15:39 - Charles Johnson vs Alex Perez 1:24:22 - Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman 1:35:56 - Alexander Hernandez vs Michael Johnson 1:48:33 - Cameron Smotherman vs Ricky Turcios 1:54:56 - Ty Miller vs Adam Fugitt 2:01:10 - Fight & Fighter to Watch - FOLLOW/CONTACT ME: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/HalfTheBattlePod TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/BestFightPicks, https://www.twitter.com/HalfTheBattleHQ - Help/Support The Show: PAYPAL: BestFightPicks @ gmail.com VENMO: @Daniel-Levi CASHAPP: $DFLonDrums All donations are incredibly appreciated and go directly to paying for the show & improving the quality of the channel. Thank you so much for your support! - Graphics, Artwork, Highlights & Thumbnail Credit: https://www.twitter.com/Meticulous_X - SUBSCRIBE TO HALF THE BATTLE PODCAST: - ITUNES: https://www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/half-the-battle/id1040391940 - SOUNDCLOUD: http://www.soundcloud.com/bestfightpicks - YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@UC53xhP8WNDA1g4prjHTm58w - SPOTIFY: https://www.open.spotify.com/show/1R7NuoyetaVaPbsRMStE5f - STITCHER: https://www.stitcher.com/show/half-the-battle - Also available everywhere else podcasts are found. Thank you so much!
The UFC is finally back! This Saturday, the world's leading MMA promotion returns from a six-week hiatus, kicking off 2026 with UFC 324. Headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, UFC 324 is the first event of the UFC's new Paramount broadcast deal, and sets the tone for the next era of MMA. So, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to discuss UFC 324, and predict the year-end champions for 2026. Topics discussed include whether Paddy Pimblett can complete his UFC title journey, how much Justin Gaethje has left in the tank, if Sean O'Malley will get a title shot with a win over Song Yadong, if Jean Silva is also fighting for a title shot, the start of a brand new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 146 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's happening. The Paramount+ Era is upon us. What surprises are in store? We'll find out on Saturday, as UFC 324 goes down, featuring the interim lightweight championship fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. How does Pimblett (more than a 2-to-1 favorite) beat Gaethje? We're not totally sure, but maybe that's why we're dumb podcast hosts and the oddsmakers are the oddsmakers. Plus, Kayla Harrison's pile-of-trash neck forced her off this card, which was kind of a big loss. And Conor McGregor says his UFC contract is “void,” since pay-per-view doesn't exist anymore. Could he be… right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The UFC is finally back! This Saturday, the world's leading MMA promotion returns from a six-week hiatus, kicking off 2026 with UFC 324. Headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, UFC 324 is the first event of the UFC's new Paramount broadcast deal, and sets the tone for the next era of MMA. So, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by Morning Kombat's Luke Noseda to discuss UFC 324, and predict the year-end champions for 2026. Topics discussed include whether Paddy Pimblett can complete his UFC title journey, how much Justin Gaethje has left in the tank, if Sean O'Malley will get a title shot with a win over Song Yadong, if Jean Silva is also fighting for a title shot, the start of a brand new Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 146 of No Bets Barred. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Luke Noseda: @MainCardMinute Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Read More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss the return of fights with an action packed card at UFC 324. They discuss the main even between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, Sean O'Malley starting his quest back to gold against Song Yadong and all the other great fights on the UFC's Paramount Plus debut, plus they welcome on Jorge Masvidal to talk about his potential scrap at the White House, the return of his barenuckle MMA promotion and more, then Oban Elliot joins the show to talk about heading back to Australia to fight, the illness that kept him out of the cage his last time out and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/BELIEVE and use promo code BELIEVE to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today! Betterwild: Right now, Betterwild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at https://betterwild.com/Believe Prize Picks: Download the PrizePicks app today and use code BELIEVE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BYMPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3drq6ps Follow the hosts on social: Michael Bisping Twitter https://twitter.com/bisping Michael Bisping Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikebisping/ Michael Bisping YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDrG2_1TcVkXKXXsD6Kjwig Paul Felder Twitter: https://twitter.com/felderpaul Paul Felder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felderpaul/ Follow the guests on social: Jorge Masvidal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamebredFighter Jorge Masvidal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamebredfighter Oban Elliott Twitter: https://x.com/obanelliottufc Oban Elliott Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obanelliott Follow the team on social: Brian MacKay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmackayisright Brian MacKay Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmackayisright Mike Harrington Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMHarrington Mike Harrington Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themharrington Mike Harrington YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themharrington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin look ahead to UFC 324, Kayla Harrison's injury and if Amanda Nunes should consider taking another fight while the champion is sidelined. Plus we'll discuss Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett and how much this fight really matters to the lightweight division and Arman Tsarukyan being stuck on the outside looking in despite being the clear cut No. 1 contender. We'll also discuss Dana White saying he's no longer interested in Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin look ahead to UFC 324, Kayla Harrison's injury and if Amanda Nunes should consider taking another fight while the champion is sidelined. Plus we'll discuss Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett and how much this fight really matters to the lightweight division and Arman Tsarukyan being stuck on the outside looking in despite being the clear cut No. 1 contender. We'll also discuss Dana White saying he's no longer interested in Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler and much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this video, Teddy breaks down a huge combat sports weekend, starting with a preview of the UFC 324 main event between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje. Teddy looks at the styles, the stakes, and what each fighter must do to win.The show also shifts to boxing, with a preview of the high-level matchup between Andy Cruz and Raymond Muratalla, analyzing skills, experience, and where the fight could be decided.Teddy also gives his take on Zuffa Boxing and what to expect from their upcoming first show, discussing the potential impact on the boxing landscape.Finally, Teddy recaps Raul Curiel vs. Jordan Panthen, breaking down how the fight played out and what it means for both fighters going forward. Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlasYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro06:00 - Curiel vs Panthen23:45 - Zuffa Boxing / Walsh vs Ocampo35:20 - Gaethje vs Pimblett42:20 - Cruz vs MuratallaTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who joins the show ahead of his interim title showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Paddy breaks down why he believes this is the right moment to make a statement, how he sees the matchup playing out, and what an interim belt could mean with Ilia Topuria's future still unresolved.Between interviews, Jim and Matt also touch on the day's biggest news: Kayla Harrison's neck injury forcing the cancellation of her women's bantamweight title defense against Amanda Nunes.Middleweight standout Caio Borralho stops by to discuss bouncing back from the first UFC loss of his career, what he learned from his Paris main event against Nassourdine Imavov, and why his upcoming clash with Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 feels like the perfect reset. Caio also weighs in on the crowded middleweight picture, his Fighting Nerds teammates, and what 2026 could present if all goes to plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.