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The UFC is back in Abu Dhabi, with light heavyweight title implications on the line. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Etihad Arena for #UFC Abu Dhabi, headlined by a 205-pound matchup between former champion Magomed Ankalaev and rising contender Bogdan Guskov. But will either man punch their ticket to a title fight next? Ahead of Saturday's event, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview UFC Abu Dhabi and what's at stake in the main event. Additionally, Jed and AK discuss the flyweight co-main event between Steve Erceg and Ramizan Temirov, pick out their favorite fights from the rest of the card, chat about the PFL event in Washington, D.C., answer viewer questions, and more. Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew 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
On Episode 3,688, the guys previewed the UFC and PFL shows this weekend. They also had a guest, Jean Paul Lebosnoyani.
On Episode 3,687, the guys had three shows to cover, UFC, PFL & RAF. They also had a guest in PFLs Thad Jean. Tons of news as well.
Interim PFL Middleweight gold is on the line, and Impa Kasanganay joins Josh Thomson for an in-depth conversation ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Johnny Eblen. After a controversial first meeting, Impa discusses what went wrong, why this fight will be different, and how moving back to 185 pounds has changed everything. From breaking down his previous loss to explaining why he believes he's the better fighter today, Impa gives an honest look into his preparation for one of the biggest fights of his career. Josh and Impa also discuss the impact of the PFL and Bellator merger, the tournament format versus the traditional championship model, the challenges of fighting outdoors, three-round versus five-round fight camps, and why this rematch could play out very differently than their first encounter. If you're a fan of high-level MMA strategy and want to hear directly from one of the top middleweights in the world before fight night, this is an interview you don't want to miss.
Danny Segura entrevista a Costello Van Steenis acerca de la recuperación de su lesión, Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay 2 en PFL Austin, un posible regreso de PFL a Madrid y mucho más.
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for PFL Austin: Eblen vs Kasanganay 2. Also on the main card, McGrillen vs do Nascimento, Loughran vs Arce, and Pinedo vs Ruquet.
Himbeeren und Brombeeren wachsen eigentlich üppig im Sommer. Doch heuer ist es anders: Die langanhaltende Trockenheit hat das Wachstum gebremst. Auch werden die Beeren nicht so gross wie in anderen Jahren, dafür sind sie enorm süss. Sommerhimbeeren werden nach der Ernte der Früchte geschnitten. Die alten Ruten werden direkt über dem Erdboden abgeschnitten und die Jungruten werden ausgelichtet, um mehr Luft und Licht in die Pflanzung zu lassen: · Maximal 12 bis 15 mittelgrosse Jungruten pro Laufmeter stehen lassen. · Zu dicke und zu dünne Jungruten bodeneben abschneiden, denn die mittelstarken Jungruten überwintern am besten. · Auch Ruten, welche aus der Reihe auswandern oder zu dicht stehen, werden entfernt. Herbsthimbeeren: Die Jungruten werden im Frühsommer ausgelichtet. So bringt man Luft in den Bestand, was zu grösseren Früchten im Herbst führt: · 12 bis max. 20 Ruten pro Laufmeter stehen lassen. · Dünne Jungruten bodeneben abschneiden. Je weniger Ruten, desto grösser die Früchte. Brombeeren: Die Jungruten treiben im April aus dem Boden. Sie werden im Verlauf des Sommers an das Stützgerüst geheftet und tragen im nächsten Jahr Früchte. Im Sommer werden die langen Seitentriebe auf zirka 20cm zurückgeschnitten. Wilde Brombeeren und Himbeeren im Wald darf man zum Eigengebrauch pflücken. Wenn man jedoch grössere Mengen an Obst ernten möchte, gibt es zwei Onlineplatformen, welche anzeigen, wo es reife Früchte zum Pflücken gibt.
ამ ეპიზოდში ვსაუბრობთ სოფო ბაღიშვილის JCK Fight Night-ის ბრძოლაზე ჩინეთში. Fight Hop Podcast-ის თანაწამყვანთან და სოფოს მწვრთნელთან, ხვიჩასთან, ერთად განვიხილავთ მომავალ დაპირისპირებას, JCK-ს, ჩინურ MMA-სა და ქართული MMA-ის განვითარებას.ასევე წარმატებებს ვუსურვებთ ბორენა ცერცვაძეს, რომელიც 18 ივლისს PFL-ის ღონისძიებაზე იბრძოლებს, და ელენე ლოლაძეს, რომელიც 23 ივლისს UAE Warriors-ზე საკუთარ დებიუტს გამართავს.სწორედ ამიტომ ამ კვირას Georgian Female Fight Week ვუწოდეთ — სამი ქართველი ქალი მებრძოლი, სამი მნიშვნელოვანი საერთაშორისო ღონისძიება.
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC octagon could not have gone worse this past Saturday as his main event matchup with Max Holloway ended abruptly after McGregor suffered an injury. Is this the end for McGregor, or will he return for one more walk — and if he does, will anybody buy into it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the UFC 329 main event, the buzzkill of it all, and where both McGregor and Holloway go from their closing act in Las Vegas. Additionally, they talk Paddy Pimblett's big win and quick submission in the co-main event, other standout moments from UFC 329, a busy weekend ahead in the combat sports world, Dricus du Plessis facing Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City, Arman Tsarukyan taking on Colby Covington at RAF 11, Ben Askren's return, PFL heads to Austin, and 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
On Episode 3,686, the guys previewed UFC OKC, PFL and had two guests in Mario Bautista and Loren Mack. They also went over all the latest news nuggets.
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC octagon could not have gone worse this past Saturday as his main event matchup with Max Holloway ended abruptly after McGregor suffered an injury. Is this the end for McGregor, or will he return for one more walk — and if he does, will anybody buy into it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the UFC 329 main event, the buzzkill of it all, and where both McGregor and Holloway go from their closing act in Las Vegas. Additionally, they talk Paddy Pimblett's big win and quick submission in the co-main event, other standout moments from UFC 329, a busy weekend ahead in the combat sports world, Dricus du Plessis facing Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City, Arman Tsarukyan taking on Colby Covington at RAF 11, Ben Askren's return, PFL heads to Austin, and 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
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC octagon could not have gone worse this past Saturday as his main event matchup with Max Holloway ended abruptly after McGregor suffered an injury. Is this the end for McGregor, or will he return for one more walk — and if he does, will anybody buy into it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the UFC 329 main event, the buzzkill of it all, and where both McGregor and Holloway go from their closing act in Las Vegas. Additionally, they talk Paddy Pimblett's big win and quick submission in the co-main event, other standout moments from UFC 329, a busy weekend ahead in the combat sports world, Dricus du Plessis facing Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City, Arman Tsarukyan taking on Colby Covington at RAF 11, Ben Askren's return, PFL heads to Austin, and 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
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs Usman. Also on the main card card, Cannonier vs Duncan, Hooper vs Ramirez, Ricci vs Kline, and McMillen vs Montes.
Episode 359: UFC 329 - Conor gets injured, now what? Paddy Pimblett's star shines bright, Gable Steveson looks to be a problem for the heavyweight division.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
Von Mitte Juli bis Ende August ist die beste Pflanzzeit für Erdbeeren. Dabei gilt: Je früher gepflanzt wird, umso grösser ist die Ernte im folgenden Jahr. Erdbeerpflanzen lassen sich mit einem einfachen Trick selbst vermehren. Erdbeeren lassen sich am einfachsten über Ausläufer vermehren: · Schneiden Sie die langen Ausläufer samt den daran wachsenden jungen Pflänzchen ab. · Lassen Sie ein 3 cm langes Stück Stängel dran. · Stecken Sie es in ein kleines, mit feuchter Beerenerde gefülltes Töpfchen. · Die Pflanze richtet sich nach wenigen Tagen auf und bildet Wurzeln. Platzsparend viel ernten: der Erdbeerturm · Für den Bau eines Turms werden unglasierte Tontöpfe aufeinander gestapelt; ein Bambusstab stabilisiert den Turm. · Zur Bepflanzung eignet sich die grazil wachsende einheimische Walderdbeere. Perfekte Sortenwahl · Für Turm und Topf: Mehrmals tragende Sorten für die Topfkultur wählen! · Hervorragende Früchte liefert die aromatische «Mara de Bois». · Rote und rosa blühende Erdbeersorten bringen eine fröhliche Atmosphäre auf den Balkon.
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return lasted just over a minute before a devastating knee injury brought the main event against Max Holloway to an abrupt end. What does this mean for McGregor's future, and where does Holloway go from here?In this full UFC 329 recap, I break down all 14 fights from an unforgettable International Fight Week card, including Paddy Pimblett's stunning submission over Benoit Saint Denis, Mario Bautista's revenge win against Cory Sandhagen, Brandon Royval and Lone'er Kavanagh's fight of the night, Robert Whittaker's successful light heavyweight debut, and every other result from one of the deepest UFC cards of the year.Did UFC 329 live up to the hype despite the ending of the main event? Let me know your biggest takeaway in the comments!. .Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(0:44) - Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway + Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis recap(9:14) - The rest of UFC 329Cory Sandhagen vs Mario BautistaBrandon Royval vs Lone'er KavanaghRobert Whittaker vs Nikita KrylovTracy Cortez vs Wang CongFarid Basharat vs John GarzaKing Green vs Terrance McKinneyGable Steveson vs Elisha EllisonCody Garbrandt vs Adrian YanezLuke Riley vs Kai Kamaka IIIDamian Pinas vs Cesar AlmeidaRyan Gandra vs Zachary ReeseAlessandro Costa vs Cody Durden(27:24) - Outro. .If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a rating. New episodes covering UFC, PFL, fight announcements, rankings, matchmaking, and MMA news are released every week!Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X. .Thanks for listening!
Šílenější noc MMA, kterou jsme dlouho nezažili!
Conor McGregor is finally back.After nearly five years away from the Octagon following his devastating leg injury, McGregor returns to headline UFC 329 against former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making. I break down the keys to the fight, what has changed since their first meeting in 2013, and what a win means for both legends.I also preview one of the deepest International Fight Week cards in recent memoryCan McGregor make a successful return? Does Holloway spoil the comeback? Which contenders will take a major step toward title contention? Let's break down UFC 329.. .Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:36) - Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway preview(15:02) - The rest of UFC 329Benoit Saint Denis vs Paddy PimblettCory Sandhagen vs Mario BautistaBrandon Royval vs Lone'er KavanaghRobert Whittaker vs Nikita KrylovTracy Cortez vs Wang CongFarid Basharat vs John GarzaKing Green vs Terrance McKinneyGable Steveson vs Elisha EllisonCody Garbrandt vs Adrian YanezLuke Riley vs Kai Kamaka IIIDamian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida(42:47) - Outro. .If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a rating. New episodes covering UFC, PFL, fight announcements, rankings, matchmaking, and MMA news are released every week!Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X. .Thanks for listening!
Former PFL Middleweight Champion Johnny Eblen joins Weighing In for one of his most candid interviews yet. On this episode, Josh Thomson sits down with Johnny to discuss his first professional loss, how he's handled life after losing the PFL middleweight title, and what he's changed as he prepares for his return on July 18. The conversation also dives deep into the current state of the Professional Fighters League, including the middleweight division, Donn Davis' tenure, the organization's new leadership, matchmaking, and what Johnny believes needs to improve to elevate the promotion. Johnny also shares stories about the challenges of fighting overseas, why he believes outdoor MMA events rarely deliver the best product, and gives a detailed technical breakdown of his fight with Impa Kasanganay along with the adjustments he's making for the rematch. The discussion wraps up with an honest conversation about trash talk, religion in combat sports, social media outrage, and Johnny's prediction for his upcoming fight. If you're a fan of high-level MMA strategy, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest fighter perspectives, this is an interview you won't want to miss.
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Episode 358: Conor McGregor is back! We take a look at everything International Fight Week and UFC 329.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2. Also on the main card card, Saint Denis vs Pimblett, Sandhagen vs Bautista, Royval vs Kavanagh, and Green vs McKinney.
Michael Bisping and Paul Felder breakdown all the finishes from UFC Baku, Rafael Fiziev getting emotional after his picture perfect second round KO, more Herb Dean controversy following the Shara Bullet co-main event, a rarely seen Sulev stretch an eight second KO and more, plus a look ahead to Conor McGregor's return at International Fight Week, Sean Strickland saying he will be out of action until December, fans reacting to the PFL figther pay numbers, Eddie Hearn calling for a debate with Bisping and so much more! Support Our Sponsors: BETTERHELP: This Episode Is Sponsored By Better Help - Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/believe to get 10% off your first month. FITBOD: Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://fitbod.me/BELIEVE. KACHAVA: Take your daily ritual with you. Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order. 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
Episode 357: We recap UFC in Baku. Is the officiating that bad? Wanna invest in an MMA organization? All the latest news.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
After two years away from the sport, Tyson Pedro returned to action at PFL Belfast in April and took second-ranked Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov to the wire. As he prepares for his matchup with Rafael Xavier at PFL Washington D.C., the 34-year-old Australian talked to Sean about the time spent boxing, what it's like seeing fellow Aussies dominating the UFC light heavyweight division where he once competed, and some of the harsh—and humorous—realities of fighting halfway across the globe.0:00 On training with fighters like Navajo Stirling, Carlos Ulberg and Brando Pericic, and witnessing the second wave of Australian MMA talent3:12 How much of a problem is international travel for Australian fighters?7:30 You made your PFL debut against the No. 2 guy in your division after two years away... and almost beat him in Round 3. Should the fight have been stopped?9:19 How did the time spent boxing change your approach to MMA? How different is the training and game planning?11:58 Does the near-miss comeback against Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov inspire confidence, going forward? Will it change your approach?13:35 Tyson talks about upcoming opponent Rafael Xavier and PFL Washington DC
Luke Thomas and Oscar Willis are with you on a Morning Kombat Monday, recapping the latest news in the world of combat sports. First up, in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night from Baku, Azerbaijan, Rafael Fiziev dispatched Manuel Torres in dramatic fashion early in the second round. LT and Oscar break it down and ponder if Fiziev's title contentions have been renewed. The fellas talk the rest of the card and also the latest with referee Herb Dean and the feud with Alex Pereira. There was some PFL action in San Diego over the weekend that the guys discuss. Plus Jaron "Boots" Ennis stopped Xander Zayas in a hard-fought battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Episode 3,681, the guys had two MMA cards to recall in PFL San Diego & UFC Baku. Aside from that, they went over all of the latest news.
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for PFL San Diego: McKee Jr vs Isbulaev. Also on the main card, Carmouche vs Araujo, Shabliy vs Davis, and Bably vs Wilkinson.
On this week's TTP, we're chatting with Julius Walker prior to his fight at UFC Baku. Plus, we check in with Shannon Clark before her PFL debut. TIME STAMPS: Julius Walker Interview - 1:57 Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Baku - 16:12 Shannon Clark Interview - 20:58
Episode 356: UFC Fight Night recap and a preview of this weekend's Fight Night card. All the latest news.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Baku: Fiziev vs Torres. Also on the main card card, Pereira vs Magomedov, Sadykhov vs Camilo, Almabayev vs Johnson, Ferreira vs Aliskerov, and Magomedov vs Oleksiejczuk.
The gang comes together to discuss Kape defeating Horiguchi. They also talk about the news of Conor McGregor having his final fight booked already. The gang also talk about the White House numbers...which are good we think? They also talk about Meta AI rankings that are also a thing now apparently. The gang then give their top 5 things they are looking forward to this summer. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."
Bruce Hoyer has dedicated more than two decades to the study, practice, and teaching of martial arts, building a reputation as both a highly respected coach and lifelong student of combat sports. A 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 2nd Degree Black Belt in Combat Hapkido, Level 2 Coach in Combat Submission Wrestling, and Gold Level Boxing Coach through USA Boxing, Bruce has trained extensively in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, mixed martial arts, boxing, and Muay Thai since beginning his martial arts journey in 2000. Following the closure of Action MMA in Sioux Falls in 2008, Bruce founded Next Edge Academy with a vision of continuing the growth of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, boxing, and MMA in the region. Under his leadership, the academy has developed numerous athletes who have gone on to compete at the highest levels of professional combat sports, including the UFC, PFL, Bellator MMA, and WWE. As a competitor, Bruce captured the IBJJF No-Gi World Championship at purple belt in 2009. His coaching philosophy emphasizes concepts, critical thinking, and problem-solving, helping students develop skills that extend beyond technique alone. In addition to coaching athletes, Bruce has worked extensively with law enforcement professionals, helping officers develop practical and effective control tactics rooted in real-world application. Outside of martial arts, Bruce enjoys studying languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic, and pursuing his passion for aviation. His personal journey has also been shaped by adversity, having lost sight in one eye following a football injury as a teenager, an experience that helped forge the resilience and determination that continue to define his approach to life and martial arts. Please enjoy my interview with Bruce Hoyer Home – Next Edge Academy – Sioux Falls Boxing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Lilly’s Big Flip: A Story About Courage and Friendship – Kindle edition by Hoyer, Olivia. Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Sean is back to preview PFL MENA 10, which takes place June 19 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and features the professional debut of star prospect Hattan Alsaif as well as the opening round of the welterweight and featherweight tournaments.0:00 Intro: Is this PFL's strongest feeder league?3:21 Hattan Alsaif vs. Dania Ouhachi6:00 Malik Basahel vs. Imad El Azami7:17 PFL MENA 2026 welterweight tournament preview13:21 PFL MENA 2026 featherweight tournament preview
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Vegas 119: Kape vs Horiguchi. Also on the main card card, Cutelaba vs Stirling, Rodriguez vs Amil, Lime vs Borjas, Baghdasaryan vs Magomedov, and Oliveira vs Fili.
In this episode, I discuss the production, presentation, atmosphere, and historical significance of UFC Freedom 250 before diving into all seven fights on the card, the biggest takeaways, and what's next for the winners and losers.Plus, matchmaking discussions, title implications, divisional fallout, and where the UFC goes from here after one of the most unique events in MMA history.. .Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(4:28) - Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje recap(11:05) - Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane recap(17:40) - The rest of UFC White HouseSean O'Malley vs Aiemann ZahabiJosh Hokit vs Derrick LewisMauricio Ruffy vs Michael ChandlerBo Nickal vs Kyle DaukausDiego Lopes vs Steve Garcia(32:10) - Outro. .If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a rating. New episodes covering UFC, PFL, fight announcements, rankings, matchmaking, and MMA news are released every week!Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X. .Thanks for listening!
The gang comes together to discuss the UFC White House card. First, Lavender Gooms celebrates the Knicks becoming champions. The gang then talk about all the non-fighting parts of the card - discussing what went right and what went wrong. They talk about Gaethje stunning Topuria for the lightweight championship and Gane battering Poatan. The gang discusses the rest of the card and what is next for the winners. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."
Episode 355: We look back at a history making night at UFC Freedom 250.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
UFC White House fight week has arrived, and what may be the most historic event in MMA history is finally here. In this episode, I break down the significance of the UFC holding an event at the White House before diving into every major fight on the card and the massive implications attached to each matchup.First, I preview the lightweight championship main event between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, discussing whether Gaethje has what it takes to hand Topuria his first professional loss and derail one of the sport's fastest-rising stars.Next, I break down the interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Can Poatan make history by becoming a champion in a third UFC weight class, or will Gane earn another shot at undisputed gold and a future showdown with Tom Aspinall?Finally, I preview the rest of the card, including Sean O'Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi, Mauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler, Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis, Bo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs Steve Garcia. With rankings, title contention, and careers hanging in the balance, there are massive stakes throughout the entire event.. .Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(5:02) - Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje preview(14:15) - Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane preview(25:21) - The rest of UFC White HouseSean O'Malley vs Aiemann ZahabiJosh Hokit vs Derrick LewisMauricio Ruffy vs Michael ChandlerBo Nickal vs Kyle DaukausDiego Lopes vs Steve Garcia(55:18) - Outro. .If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a rating. New episodes covering UFC, PFL, fight announcements, rankings, matchmaking, and MMA news are released every week!Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X. .Thanks for listening!
Episode 354: A look back at Gabriel Bonfim's impressive win over Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night. A long look at this Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House. Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com
As he comes up on his one-year anniversary at the helm of Professional Fighters League, CEO John Martin spoke to Sean about the PFL's globe-hopping July, the strategy behind regional development leagues like PFL MENA and PFL Africa, and the move away from the playoff and tournament model that defined the promotion's first five years.Through it all, Martin addressed the challenge of getting the PFL into the homes and minds of the casual fight fan, and the effect that broadcast deals, media, and rising superstars like Dakota Ditcheva, Patrick Habirora and Thad Jean can have.0:00 Assessing his first year as PFL CEO3:23 If it had been up to you, would the PFL-Bellator merger have happened?6:19 How much of a consideration was cost-cutting after your arrival?8:29 Was moving away from the playoff/tournament format the right decision?12:15 The hard question: Why does PFL fly under the radar even of many hardcore MMA fans?14:15 Where would you like PFL to be in five years?17:13 On the challenge of building, then keeping, stars
Danny Segura entrevista a Daniel Marcos acerca de su inesperada salida de UFC a pesar de tener un récord de 5-1 en la promoción, haber firmado con PFL y más.
Danny Segura entrevista a Daniel Marcos acerca de su inesperada salida de UFC a pesar de tener un récord de 5-1 en la promoción, haber firmado con PFL y más.
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs Gaethje. Also on the card, Pereira vs Gane, O'Malley vs Zahabi, Hokit vs Lewis, Ruffy vs Chandler, Nickal vs Daukaus, and Lopes vs Garcia.
On this episode of Verbal Sparring MMA, I recap UFC Vegas 118, headlined by Gabriel Bonfim's dominant unanimous decision victory over former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.After shutting out Belal over five rounds, Bonfim wasted no time calling for a fight with former champion Jack Della Maddalena, further cementing himself as one of the most intriguing contenders at 170 pounds. I discuss Bonfim's performance, where he fits into the welterweight title picture, and whether a matchup with JDM should be next.I also break down Brendan Allen's victory over Edmen Shahbazyan, Tom Nolan's fifth consecutive win and likely entrance into the lightweight rankings, and Edgar Chairez's impressive submission victory over ranked flyweight contender Bruno Silva.. .Time Stamps:(0:00) - Intro(0:35) - Gabriel Bonfim defeats Belal Muhammad via Unanimous Decision(6:27) - The rest of UFC Vegas 118Brendan Allen defeats Edmen ShahbazyanTom Nolan defeats Fares ZiamEdgar Chairez defeats Bruno SilvaBryce Mitchell defeats Santiago LunaMarcus McGhee defeats John YannisIwo Baraniewski defeats Justin TafaAlessandro Costa defeats Matt SchnellChelsea Chandler defeats Priscila CachoeiraJoanderson Brito defeats Jordan LeavittKetlen Souza defeats Ariane Carnelossi(19:46) - Outro. .If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to follow the podcast and leave a rating. New episodes covering UFC, PFL, fight announcements, rankings, matchmaking, and MMA news are released every week!Subscribe to the Verbal Sparring YouTube channel HEREFollow the show on InstagramFollow the show on TikTokFollow the show on X. .Thanks for listening!
MMA Lock of the Night is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Vegas 118: Muhammad vs Bonfim. Also on the main card, Allen vs Shahbazyan, Ziam vs Nolan, Mitchell vs Luna, Schnell vs Costa, and Baraniewski vs Tafa.
Luke Thomas and Chuck Mindenhall are in the house on a special Tuesday edition of Morning Kombat. The biggest news story of the weekend came unexpectedly when kickboxing heavyweight great Rico Veroheven gave boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk a serious run for his money in their DAZN PPV main event. However, the bout was marred by what many observers are calling a premature and highly questionable stoppage. LT and Chuck share their thoughts on the Veroheven-Usyk bout. At PFL Brussels, hometown hero Partick Habirora made extremely short work of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. The guys break down the fight and the rest of the PFL card. Plus Johnny Manziel made his MMA debut...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Episode 3,671, the guys welcomed two guests onto the show. The first was Chris Weidman, who was just announced as part of the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame class, and then UFC flyweight Alex Perez.
BJJ works… until it doesn't.In this episode, I sit down with Jena Bishop, a BJJ World Champion, elite grappler, and now professional MMA fighter, to talk about the brutal truth of taking world-class Jiu-Jitsu into the cage.Jena has beaten some of the biggest names in grappling, including Mackenzie Dern, Angelica Galvão, Luiza Monteiro, and Gabi McComb. But after transitioning into MMA, she learned something most Jiu-Jitsu athletes don't want to hear:Your sport Jiu-Jitsu game might not survive punches, wrestling, scrambles, and people who refuse to play guard.We talk about why guard pulling doesn't translate, why being on top matters more than ever, why some elite grappling styles fail in MMA, how striking changes every position, and what BJJ athletes need to fix before stepping into a cage.Jena also opens up about burnout, fight week anxiety, weight cuts, PFL, the current state of women's safety in Jiu-Jitsu, and why the culture of hero-worship in BJJ has created serious problems.This is one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show.Get my free competition training ebook, The Competitor's Journey:simplifyingjiujitsu.com/compSponsored by Datsusara:Use code ISUCK at dsgear.comFree BJJ Mental Models course:bjjmentalmodels.com/isuckWhat You'll LearnWhy elite BJJ doesn't automatically work in MMAWhy pulling guard is usually a terrible idea in a fightHow punches change guard, back control, leg locks, and top pressureWhy Jena stopped training mostly in the giThe biggest mistake Jiu-Jitsu athletes make when transitioning to MMAHow fight camp, burnout, weight cutting, and mindset really workWhy Jena believes BJJ culture needs to stop protecting the wrong people0:00 Intro0:50 Jena's biggest BJJ wins1:53 Why Jena switched to MMA4:36 Getting punched changes everything6:11 Finding her first MMA fight9:14 Training BJJ vs training MMA11:41 Why guard pulling fails in MMA14:35 Bad BJJ habits for fighting15:35 Why half guard works in MMA18:11 Why top position matters most18:49 MMA rounds vs BJJ matches21:00 Preparing for opponents24:10 Jena's fighting style25:26 How Jena handles fight nerves29:44 Burnout and fight camp33:40 Weight cut karaoke37:35 Post-weigh-in ritual39:00 Cutting weight for MMA42:23 Fight week routine45:34 Jena's MMA goals48:27 Should MMA fighters train gi?54:22 BJJ habits that don't translate56:19 Why elite grapplers struggle in MMA58:04 Wrestling exposes BJJ athletes1:00:25 BJJ culture problems1:05:20 Protecting women and kids in BJJ1:09:57 Leaving toxic gyms1:13:03 Annoying BJJ gym characters1:14:43 Jena's next PFL fight