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Brendan Schaub breaks down the biggest stories in MMA right now, including the growing controversy around UFC fighter pay, Dana White's role, and why more fighters are finally speaking out.From Michael Venom Page's confusing UFC matchup to the stacked UFC London card, Schaub explains why hardcore fans know this weekend's fights might be better than the rumored “White House card.” He also dives into why casual fans are missing out on elite-level talent.The episode takes a deep look at fighter pay in the UFC vs boxing, including insights from Joe Rogan and Dustin Poirier, and why the current system could be reaching a breaking point. With names like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Tom Aspinall shaping the future, is the UFC heading toward a major shift?Plus, Schaub reacts to MVP's situation, Bellator vs UFC talent differences, and why certain matchups make no sense from a business perspective.If you're into UFC news, MMA controversies, and behind-the-scenes fight business — this is a must-watch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down the biggest stories in MMA right now — including shocking UFC contract drama, fighter pay concerns, and major behind-the-scenes issues.The guys react to reports that Jon Jones turned down a massive $30 million fight, raising serious questions about the UFC's matchmaking and negotiation tactics. They also dive into Colby Covington's recent comments about being “iced out” by the UFC and how fighter politics may be affecting careers.Plus, discussion on rising stars like Alex Pereira, Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev potential matchups, and whether new competition like Netflix-backed fight cards could challenge the UFC's dominance.Is the UFC still the top destination for fighters, or is the business model starting to crack?Topics include:Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall fight dramaDana White and UFC contract structureColby Covington controversyAlex Pereira's riseUFC vs boxing / crossover fightsFuture of MMA competitionGet this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatkPocket Hose - Text FIGHTER to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.QUO - Try QUO for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://quo.com/FIGHTERStash - Don't let your money sit around—put it to work with Stash. Go to https://get.stash.com/fighter to see how you can receive TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures.Progressive - https://www.progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 MINUTES AGO: Tom Aspinall OFFICIALLY Quits The UFC And Signs For Netflix MMA Event

In this episode of The Fighter and The Kid, Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down oneof the biggest conversations happening in MMA right now: the ongoing situation surroundingJon Jones, the UFC heavyweight division, and the growing pressure for a fight with interimchampion Tom Aspinall.The guys discuss why the fight fans want may not happen anytime soon and what role DanaWhite and the UFC could play in the situation. They also talk about fighter contracts, leverageinside the organization, and how the landscape of MMA has changed with fighters findingopportunities outside the UFC.The conversation expands to other major names in combat sports including Conor McGregor,Francis Ngannou, and Nate Diaz, and how crossover fights and new promotions are shifting thebalance of power in MMA.If you follow UFC news, MMA controversies, and fight breakdowns, this episode covers thebiggest stories happening in combat sports right now.Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatkProgressive - Visit https://www.progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save.O'Reilly Auto Parts - https://oreillyauto.com/FIGHTERSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang comes together to discuss all the chaos totally unrelated to the fights the UFC put on. They discuss the Jon Jones / White House drama along with Dana White's lies. The gang also talk about the uninspired UFC White House card and the news of Tom Aspinall joining Eddie Hearn's stable. They also discuss Conor McGregor's future and touch on last weekend's BMF fight. The gang then gives their top 5 events to time travel to. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."

Sean and Ian talk Do Bronx domination, UFC White House card wolf tickets, Ngannou exits PFL and more! Follow Sean X.Com/SeanSheehanBA Follow Graeme X.Com/SevereMMA Join the fun and support our journalism on Patreon.com/SevereMMAPodcast And now….. here's the podcast! 0:00 Welcome to Episode 556 1:54 Charles Oliveira's Masterclass & BMF Title Controversy 26:39 Cody Garbrandt's Weird Win & Undercard Analysis 34:51 Dober's KO, Rosas Jr's Future, and Borrralo's Evolution 46:28 UFC White House Card: Promises vs. Reality Check 58:50 Tom Aspinall's Bold Move & UFC Heavyweight Division Politics. 1:15:31 Francis Ngannou's Strategic PFL Exit & Fighter Power

The boxing world is heating up and Ringside Reporter is breaking it all down! Tonight in Las Vegas, Jai Opetaia returns to the ring as he faces Brandon Glanton in a high-stakes cruiserweight showdown live on Paramount+. Opetaia has been on a tear at cruiserweight, but Glanton is looking to derail the champion and shake up the division. But that's not the only drama in boxing this week. We also break down a major legal ruling as a judge sides with Golden Boy Promotions in the ongoing dispute involving Vergil Ortiz. What does this mean for Ortiz's future and his promotional status? Plus, a shocking headline: Floyd Mayweather is reportedly set to face legendary Greek kickboxer Mike Zambidis in a crossover bout that has fans buzzing. Also on this episode:

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined, as always, by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.To kick things off, the lads dig into the surprise partnership between Tom Aspinall and Eddie Hearn (3:36).One partnership that hasn't lasted is Francis Ngannou and the PFL. The boys react to the news of Ngannou's release (32:56).With the White House card fast approaching, the crew then discuss which fights could headline the historic event (47:36).UFC 326 is this weekend too. The trio preview Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira and debate the legitimacy of the BMF belt up for grabs (52:01).To close the show, the lads give their Uncrowned UFC 326 picks (01:17:00), and answer your Super Chats (01:19:22).

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Tom Aspinall unterschreibt bei Eddie Hearn. Was hat ein Boxer-Promoter mit dem UFC Heavyweight Champion zu tun? Aspinall will mehr. Mehr Geld, mehr Fights, mehr Druck auf die UFC. Aber kann das wirklich funktionieren oder geht das nach hinten los? Wir schauen was dahintersteckt und ob das der smarteste Move seiner Karriere ist.

Luke Thomas discusses the X-factors for this weekend's BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira. There's been rumblings around a Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira matchup at the White House. LT and LIL discuss. Plus Dana White makes an appearance with Cam'Ron to discuss boxing, Tom Aspinall signs with Matchroom and more. Happy Friday, Donks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Me and Jed Meshew react to all the latest news around Eddie Hearn signing Tom Aspinall, what does this mean, how did things get to thing point, Eddie x Dana in BOXING? We also talk White House card, UFC 326 and more!

We are back and ready for a "Title" Fight at cruiserweight, but curious as to which title is at stake in Las Vegas Sunday night. We sort that and preview that matchup and have some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They start with Sunday night's Zuffa Boxing main event at the Apex in Las VegasJai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title, the Ring Magazine belt, the Zuffa new title, but what about Opetaia's IBF championship? That's unclear. We have the latest.  Then, some newsGolden Boy Promotions won a legal victory in United States District Court in Nevada on Monday night, as Judge Cristina Silva keeps Golden Boy's interim injunctive relief preventing, at least for now, Vergil Ortiz from contracting for the Jarpm Ennis. She has ordered the case be settled in arbitration. We explain what it all means for now?Then, William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title stripped from Shakur Stevenson last month. However, how is the "interim" WBC 135 lb. champ Jadier Herrera not involved?Floyd Mayweather announces another exhibition- this one for June 27 in Athens, Greece, vs. Mike Zambidis, a retired Greek kickboxer who won a variety of world titles in various promotions during his 2000 to 2015 career.  How many exhibitions are we up to with Floyd before he rematches Pacquiao in September?MVP is hosting a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Friday for what it says is a major announcement. Per Dan's reporting, it will be to announce an April 17 card involving Alycia Baumgardner in a unified women's junior lightweight title defense vs. former lightweight title challenger Bo Mi Re Shin of Korea with the card on ESPN as the first of multiple ESPN events.  Eddie Hearn announced Thursday he has signed UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall as his first client of the newly created Matchroom Talent Agency. Will put him negotiating with Dana White on Aspinnal's UFC fight. That should be fun to hear Eddie talk about how underpaid UFC fighters are. We go over the latest in the fued.And, with Oscar Duarte having his title shot vs. Richardson Hitchins canceled the day of the fight from the Barrios-Garcia card,  Golden Boy tells Dan they plan to add him to the May 2 Benavidez-Zurdo PPV card.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

We are back and ready for a "Title" Fight at cruiserweight, but curious as to which title is at stake in Las Vegas Sunday night. We sort that and preview that matchup and have some fight news on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview" Podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all.They start with Sunday night's Zuffa Boxing main event at the Apex in Las VegasJai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title, the Ring Magazine belt, the Zuffa new title, but what about Opetaia's IBF championship? That's unclear. We have the latest.  Then, some newsGolden Boy Promotions won a legal victory in United States District Court in Nevada on Monday night, as Judge Cristina Silva keeps Golden Boy's interim injunctive relief preventing, at least for now, Vergil Ortiz from contracting for the Jarpm Ennis. She has ordered the case be settled in arbitration. We explain what it all means for now?Then, William Zepeda and Lamont Roach Jr. will fight for the vacant WBC lightweight title stripped from Shakur Stevenson last month. However, how is the "interim" WBC 135 lb. champ Jadier Herrera not involved?Floyd Mayweather announces another exhibition- this one for June 27 in Athens, Greece, vs. Mike Zambidis, a retired Greek kickboxer who won a variety of world titles in various promotions during his 2000 to 2015 career.  How many exhibitions are we up to with Floyd before he rematches Pacquiao in September?MVP is hosting a press conference at Madison Square Garden on Friday for what it says is a major announcement. Per Dan's reporting, it will be to announce an April 17 card involving Alycia Baumgardner in a unified women's junior lightweight title defense vs. former lightweight title challenger Bo Mi Re Shin of Korea with the card on ESPN as the first of multiple ESPN events.  Eddie Hearn announced Thursday he has signed UFC heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall as his first client of the newly created Matchroom Talent Agency. Will put him negotiating with Dana White on Aspinnal's UFC fight. That should be fun to hear Eddie talk about how underpaid UFC fighters are. We go over the latest in the fued.And, with Oscar Duarte having his title shot vs. Richardson Hitchins canceled the day of the fight from the Barrios-Garcia card,  Golden Boy tells Dan they plan to add him to the May 2 Benavidez-Zurdo PPV card.It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

John Morgan and Cold Coffee are together in Las Vegas ahead of UFC 326, where MMA legends collide with the BMF title on the line. But there's plenty of other items to discuss, including Tom Aspinall's surprise alignment with budding Dana White rival Eddie Hearn, the White House card rumors, and more.

Dana White is world famous for turning UFC into a global juggernaut; making some powerful friends - and some powerful enemies - along the way. He's now bringing his unique brand of strategic shock therapy to the world of boxing, where it's fair to say that not everybody is enjoying the challenge. Last month Conor Benn, a very familiar face to Uncensored viewers, left Eddie Hearn's Matchroom to join Dana's Zuffa Boxing - a decision which left Eddie furious. And today, it was announced that Dana's heavyweight Tom Aspinall is going over to Matchroom… Dana joins Piers to chat about whether he would fight Eddie, who's going to be in the UFC White House event, getting sued by Frank Warren and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Pereira announced last week that he is vacating the UFC light heavyweight title. Why? Well, nobody has said for sure but … we've got some ideas. Ya boi Poatan isn't just going to give up the strap for no reason. He must be chasing something and, honestly, the only thing for Pereira to chase outside of 205 is a heavyweight title fight (probably at the White House) against one of three men: Jon Jones, Cyril Gane or Tom Aspinall. We know Aspinall is still out trying to get his eyes put back in his head, so that leaves Jones and Gane — Jones obviously being the more palatable choice. So, the questions are: Would Poatan have a chance in that fight now that we know Jones' hip is “covered with arthritis” or whatever? Will the UFC make Jones' White House dreams come true after all? And, if not, would the UFC really stoop to giving us Pereira vs. Gane? Probably. They probably would. Plus, UFC 326 is this weekend! Yay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who will be holding UFC gold at the end of 2026?

Chris et Brian discutent ensemble du cirque de Tom Aspinall et de l'annonce surprise d'un combat entre Ronda Rousey et Gina Carano sur Netflix ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Make sure to subscribe and follow the show for new weekly episodes. Support the show; Visit https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=P4P or download the Kalshi App and use code P4P for $10. Sign up and trade today. Go to http://trynowadays.com/p4p to get 20% off your order. Go to http://drinkag1.com/pound to get a FREE AG1 Welcome Kit, Flavor Sampler, AGZ Sampler AND Vitamin D3+K2 drops with your first subscription order. Kicking it in Dubai. Fight news, the good ol' 170 debate, Buckley vs Crawford drama, Dana White boxing chatter, UFC roster cuts, the heavyweight bottleneck... And then, breaking down Sean Strickland vs Fluffy Hernandez and the action in Houston Saturday night. 00:00 Intro + Kalshi shoutout (Dubai setup) 01:40 Dubai talk + “retired life” check-in 03:13 Fight news + 170 division logjam 07:53 Buckley says CATCH ME OUTSIDE HOWBOUDAT 12:35 Dana White Saudi boxing 17:56 UFC roster cuts, entertainment biz 22:13 Heavyweight division bottleneck + Tom Aspinall 27:34 Gable Steveson in MMA... “how many fights before UFC?” 36:21 Strickland vs Fluffy Hernandez breakdown + picks 48:00 UFC matchmaking “stalemate” + bigger picture talk 49:44 Co-main talk + picks 52:26 Speed Round 55:11 Question from a casual Follow the Show on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pound4pound/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Pound4poundshow Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pound4pound A Shadow Lion Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all things UFC, MMA, and combat sports! Dana White and the UFC have apparently put together the White House fights, and DC and Ben break down who they think should fight on the legendary card. Plus, hear Askren's WILD THEORY on what the fight card should look like! DC and Askren also discuss Cain Velasquez's release from prison, as well as the problems with the UFC's heavyweight division and why it needs guys like Francis Ngannou, Ciryl Gane, and Tom Aspinall to be more active. And don't miss Ben cracking jokes about Jon Jones being on an Epstein email. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss Tom Aspinall becoming disillusioned by the business of MMA, Dana saying that the booking is nearly done for The White House card, Alex Pereria teasing a possible run at a third belt, Ian Garry dropping hints that he's preparing to face Islam and more before looking at this weekends stacked card in Houston that Michael and Paul will be on the call for headlined by Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, 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

Tom Aspinall et ses explications bancales... ?

The gang comes together to discuss reports of Tom Aspinall's struggles to recover from his multiple eye injuries. They talk about Tom's mistreatment from the UFC and the fanbase along with the likelihood (or lack thereof) of him fighting this year. The gang also woes of the heavyweight division continuing and the news of Cain Velasquez being released from prison. They then give their top 5 Presidents. All that and another edition of "Stuff We Like."

Tom Aspinall's eye injury may be far more serious than fans realized.After multiple eye exams, surgery, and ongoing vision issues, the UFC heavyweight champion is dealing with complications that could impact his return timeline. We break down the injury details, rumors about vacating the title, and what this means for the heavyweight division moving forward.With uncertainty around Jon Jones, the White House card, and potential matchups involving Alex Pereira and other top contenders, the heavyweight division could be facing major changes.Also discussed:Cain Velasquez releaseWhite House card rumorsJon Jones vs Pereira at 205 speculationConor McGregor and Colby Covington rumorsSean Strickland vs Fluffy Hernandez breakdownIf Aspinall can't return soon, what happens to the division?Brooklyn Bedding - Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use my promo code SCHAUB at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else.Ro - Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/schaub to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Aspinall risque d'être absent pour un long moment...

On this week's Craic, Petesy Carroll returns alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes as usual. To kick things off, Petesy discusses his latest Uncrowned feature, offering an inside look at Tom Aspinall's recent eye surgery, which he attended (2:52). With Aspinall sidelined and news of Jailton Almeida's recent release, the UFC heavyweight division suddenly looks thin. The trio assess just how shaky the state of what was once the promotion's premier division has become (28:02). Then, Fresh from the 2026 Combat Sports Officials Summit, Ben Fowlkes shares what officials are working on to help prevent incidents like Aspinall's eye poke and how they're approaching MMA scoring moving forward (43:22).To round out the show, Petesy and the gang answer your Super Chats (1:07:18). 

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The countdown to UFC 324 is officially on, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before fight night

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off 2026 with a pair of rising contenders who have their sights set on big years ahead.First, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas joins the show to talk about the momentum he's built during his recent run and what's at stake as he prepares for a crucial matchup against Nikita Krylov at UFC 324. Modestas breaks down the work he's putting in, provides an update on the Tom Aspinall eye injury holding back his close friend and training partner before circling back to why this fight vs. 13th-ranked Krylov is huge for Modestas as he eyes a spot in the 205-pound rankings.Later, middleweight knockout artist Ateba Gautier stops by to discuss his fast start in the UFC, his journey from Cameroon to England, and the mindset shift that followed his lone professional loss. Gautier reflects on his Combat Sambo roots and how he's continuing to sharpen his tools ahead of his first fight of 2026 at UFC 324.Already a little stir-crazy for live UFC action, Jim and Matt also jump the gun with an early look at UFC 324 — even though the 2026 Paramount+ kickoff is still 19 days away… but who's counting?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Following a chaotic and unpredictable 2025 in the world of MMA, 2026 is shaping up to be even crazier — both in and out of the cage. Could this be a year that will see Conor McGregor actually fight in the UFC? Does Jon Jones return? Will Khamzat Chimaev keep his hands on UFC gold? On a very special edition of On To the Next One, those questions — and a lot more — are presented during the 2026 predictions extravaganza. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will go through a slew of buy/sell questions presented by listeners about a variety of topics, including McGregor, Jones, Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, Francis Ngannou, Dana White, Tom Aspinall, Israel Adesanya, Nate Diaz, and much more. Additionally, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champions in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2026. 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

Following a chaotic and unpredictable 2025 in the world of MMA, 2026 is shaping up to be even crazier — both in and out of the cage. Could this be a year that will see Conor McGregor actually fight in the UFC? Does Jon Jones return? Will Khamzat Chimaev keep his hands on UFC gold? On a very special edition of On To the Next One, those questions — and a lot more — are presented during the 2026 predictions extravaganza. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will go through a slew of buy/sell questions presented by listeners about a variety of topics, including McGregor, Jones, Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, Francis Ngannou, Dana White, Tom Aspinall, Israel Adesanya, Nate Diaz, and much more. Additionally, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champions in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2026. 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

Following a chaotic and unpredictable 2025 in the world of MMA, 2026 is shaping up to be even crazier — both in and out of the cage. Could this be a year that will see Conor McGregor actually fight in the UFC? Does Jon Jones return? Will Khamzat Chimaev keep his hands on UFC gold? On a very special edition of On To the Next One, those questions — and a lot more — are presented during the 2026 predictions extravaganza. Hosts Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee will go through a slew of buy/sell questions presented by listeners about a variety of topics, including McGregor, Jones, Chimaev, Ilia Topuria, Francis Ngannou, Dana White, Tom Aspinall, Israel Adesanya, Nate Diaz, and much more. Additionally, they will make their choices for who will end the year as UFC champions in each division, along with their bold and spicy predictions for the world of MMA in 2026. 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

As we continue to get closer to 2026, we had more year-end lists this morning, including Apple Music's top artists & songs of the last year, Rolling Stone's top albums & songs of 2025, and Loudwire's top songs & albums from the past twelve months. Plus, a look at some of the top resolutions people are making for 2026. We also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. In the news this morning, a massive investigation is underway in Minnesota for daycare fraud, the Bondi Beach hero just gave his first interview after getting out of the hospital, a hospital security guard was killed on Christmas day, and Wendy's is offering Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for a penny today for National Bacon Day. Great story about a restaurant that cancelled it's holiday party and donated all the money they would have spent to one of their employees who was adopting a child. In sports, the Falcons beat the Rams on MNF to wrap up week 17, a look at the schedule for the final week of the regular season, a look at the upcoming Bowl game schedule, the Bucks got another win last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight after a lengthy holiday break, UFC fighter Tom Aspinall needs multiple eye surgeries, Ryan Lochte is selling some of his Olympic medals, and tragedy strikes the world of NASCAR yet again with the deadly fire at Denny Hamlin's parents' home. And speaking of the last couple of weeks of regular season NFL action, we checked in on our Pigskin Picks for week 17 and made our picks for the final week.(Brian won the contest!) Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his Christmas break, his plans for New Year's Eve, and we also talked a bit about the Packers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former substitute teacher from Texas who's been charged with child sexual assault, a sad update on former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, a #FloridaMan who was ringing the bell for the Salvation Army and decided to get violent, and a #FloridaWoman who shot her own son after a Christmas brunch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As High Performance wraps up its sixth year, Jake Humphrey, Damian Hughes and producer Will sit down to reflect on the moments, conversations, and lessons that defined 2025. In this special end-of-year episode, they revisit the guests and ideas that resonated most, not just in downloads and views, but in lasting impact.From the strategic thinking of Ian Graham to the raw honesty of Tom Aspinall and Boris Becker, the year was shaped by stories that went far beyond success. Jake and Damian also reflect on why episodes with Carlos Sainz, Triple H, and Steve Peters struck such a chord, and the moments that stayed with them long after the microphones were switched off.This episode also looks ahead to what's next. Drawing on insights from conversations with guests like Alistair Brownlee, Roman Kemp, Heston Blumenthal, Stephanie Romiszewski, Sara Pascoe, and Jonathan Haidt, Jake and Damian reflect on the lessons that mattered most, from mental health and sleep to parenting, performance, and perspective, and what they're taking forward into the year ahead.Listen to the episodes mentioned:Gareth Southgate https://pod.fo/e/358861Callum Wilson https://pod.fo/e/2da5b0Tom Aspinall https://pod.fo/e/2d3d2eIan Graham https://pod.fo/e/2d2c5bCallum Nicholas https://pod.fo/e/2ac276Boris Becker https://pod.fo/e/32edabTriple H https://pod.fo/e/2c762aHeston Blumenthal https://pod.fo/e/2aa828Sara Pascoe https://pod.fo/e/2b7c84Daniel Dubois https://pod.fo/e/2a90bdJonathan Haidt https://pod.fo/e/2a4563Stephanie Romiszewski https://pod.fo/e/2b5370 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Friday, Donks! BC and LT dive into the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight and discuss the undercard matchup: Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley. Terence Crawford announced his retirement at the age of 38. The fellas discuss Bud's legacy. Plus, Tom Aspinall fired back at Ciryl Gane and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the final Craic of 2025, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to round out the combat sports year.They open by previewing this weekend's crossover fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua on Netflix (04:38).Shifting back to MMA, the duo discuss Tom “Bully” Aspinall's message to Ciryl Gane and how the buildup to their rematch is shaping up compared to the first meeting (28:45).Then it's over to the PFL, where news of Movlid Khaybulaev's positive drug tests has caused ripples. The guys react to what it means for the PFL titleholder (41:35).Finally, Petesy and Chuck react to the latest Mark Zuckerberg MMA training footage, this time alongside Merab Dvalishvili (49:30).To close out the show and the year, they answer your Super Chats (55:00).

The Year of Our Lord 2025 was a weird one in MMA. Complete dogshit for the heavyweight division, obviously. You started the year with Dana White swearing up and down that he was going to get Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall done, only to have Jones quit the sport to monetize this amazing brand he'd built — then come crawling back as soon as he found out about the White House fight card. When they finally did set up a heavyweight title fight for Gas Hands Tommy, Ciryl Gane went two knuckles deep in Aspinall's eye … which obviously seems to have negatively affected Aspinall's career more than Gane's. But it wasn't all bad. In the spring, fighters started to get that sweet, sweet class-action settlement money. By the end, Merab and Islam were the consensus fighters of the year. The UFC wrapped up the ESPN era and is now on to murkier waters with Paramount. Oh, and what's this shit with Ilia Topuria? Not great! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan is back after a ridiculous weekend — from a cowboy-themed celebrity party in Franklin, Tennessee to one of the most chaotic UFC cards of the year.

Happy Friday, Donks! Chris Algieri joins BC and LT off the top to preview Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz vs. Lamont Roach this Saturday for the WBC (interim) super lightweight title. The fellas take a last look at UFC 323 plus discussion on the Tom Aspinall eye injury, the Ali Act hearing and other news and notes to get you ready for all the action this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all feel out of our depth, but the real secret is learning to stay calm anyway.In this episode, Jake and Damian explore a universal human experience, the moments when we feel completely out of our depth, and reveal why calmness, clarity, and growth often begin right there. Drawing on powerful lessons from guests like Tom Aspinall, Petr Čech, Alex Greenwood, Nick Cox, and Alex Honnold, they uncover the mindset shifts that help us stay steady when everything feels uncertain.They discuss the importance of naming your fears instead of suppressing them, accepting what you can't control, and breaking big challenges into small, manageable steps. Through stories of athletes and leaders who chose discomfort, built resilience through “micro-dosed” challenge, and repeatedly stepped into the unknown, Jake and Damian show that fear isn't a sign you're failing, it's a sign you're expanding.This episode is a reminder that the secret to feeling calm isn't eliminating fear, but learning to move with it: acknowledge it, act despite it, and trust that confidence grows through action, not certainty.Listen to the episodes mentioned:Tom Aspinall: https://pod.fo/e/2d3d2ePetr Čech: https://pod.fo/e/21c565Alex Greenwood: https://pod.fo/e/30cbd0Nick Cox: https://pod.fo/e/138399Alex Honnold: https://pod.fo/e/25ce8e Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Schaub and Bryan Callen break down one of the biggest UFC cards of the year — including Bo Nickal's future, Islam Makhachev vs. JDM, Jon Jones trolling Tom Aspinall, Shevchenko vs. Zhang, and the wildest fight predictions you'll hear anywhere. Brendan goes OFF on Bo Nickal's striking and why it could derail his rise, Bryan argues the biggest matchups on the card, and the boys dive into everything happening across MMA, comedy, and real life. Plus: insane SEMA burnout stories, parenting chaos, classic TFATK flashbacks, and a full breakdown of the most talked-about fighters in the sport right now. If you love UFC analysis, comedy banter, and real talk, this episode delivers peak Fighter and the Kid energy from start to finish. Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatkBUBS - Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code Fighter at http://bubsnaturals.com/DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Pick6 app now and use code FIGHTER.PAKA - To grab your PAKA hoodie and free pair of alpaca crew socks, head to http://go.pakaapparel.com/fatk and use my code FATKProgressive - Visit http://progressive.com/ after this episode to see if you could save.TRUEWERK - Upgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at http://truewerk.com/ with code FIGHTER. That's http://truewerk.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub breaks down/makes picks for UFC 322 Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev, dives deeper into the UFC betting controversy and talks Dana White's new gambling documentary on Netflix, Jon Jones' recent interview discussing Tom Aspinall's quick quitting habits, Bo Nickal needing to focus on his strengths and possibly even fire his team if continues to focus on striking, Derek Moneyberg challenging Sean Strickland to train, RDR's first statement about his coach throwing in the towel, Urijah Faber's take on the GFL debacle, Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis officially being canceled, Payton Talbot showing his nuts to Adin Ross and much more.DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SCHAUBSHOW. That's code SCHAUBSHOW to turn five bucks into 300 in bonus bets if your bet winsRugiet - Ready to level up your confidence? Head to https://www.rugiet.com/ and use promo code SCHAUB for 15% off your first orderProgressive - 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.

Brendan Schaub talks Ronda Rousey's comments on Bert Kreischer's podcast regarding Joe Rogan and why he feels Bert should've defended Rogan more, the recent betting scandal at the UFC, Tom Aspinall's training partner actually eye poking Waldo Cortes-Acosta after making statements that he had never poked anyone in the eye in over 30 fights, current events around the combat sports world including Jake Paul looking to replace Gervonta Davis with Francis Ngannou and or Ryan Garcia and more, Gable Steveson and Bryan Battle's KO wins in their DBX 4 debuts, Andrew Tate taking over as CEO of Misfits Boxing and fighting Chase DeMoor and much more.BRĒZ - They ship all across the United States so head to http://feelthebrez.com/schaub and use code SCHAUB for a $5 credit and free shipping on your first order.DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SCHAUBSHOW. That's code SCHAUBSHOW to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Shopify - https://shopify.com/schaub DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code SCHAUBSHOWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Good Guy / Bad Guy…Back-to-back weekends of main event eye pokes and this time Tom Aspinall's teammate was the culprit! Ante Delija is all the talk after he poked Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the eye and then immediately got knocked out after Cortes-Acosta decided to continue! Then, there's a betting scandal in the UFC and DC had a front row seat to witness all the action. Hear what he says really happened when Isaac Dulgarian got submitted in the very first round. And, ESPN's MMA Betting Guy Ian Parker joins the show to break down all the ins and outs of how the betting fallout went down! Plus, who has the greatest potential to be the next American born UFC Champion? “Gable Steveson!” Find out which of the guys is making that statement. Finally, Islam Makhachev is less than two weeks away from fighting for the Welterweight title at UFC 322 and his new use of creatine is making headlines! You do NOT want to miss what the Good Guy and Bad Guy are saying about it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Schaub has had enough of Bryan Callen's sandals and the guys talk Brendan's trip to New Orleans for a haunted hotel weekend, Bryan getting SCAMMED, UFC 321's fights and eye poking controversy with Ciryl Gane poking Tom Aspinall's eyes which ended in a no contest, Chael Sonnen and Anthony Smith's response to Tom not continuing to fight, UFC heavyweights in 2015 vs present, Bryan's son's wild comedic instincts, current events around the world including Bishop Marvin Winan's viral donation video and the Red Bull Rampage competition and much more! Get this episode and all future episodes AD FREE + 2 extended episodes, Fan Questions, exclusive behind the scenes content and more each month at https://www.patreon.com/tfatkRUGIET - Visit http://rugiet.com/fighter to get 15% off your first order.DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sports book app and use code FIGHTER. That's code FIGHTER, bet five bucks and get 3 months of League Pass plus get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Magic Mind - https://magicmind.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Schaub recaps UFC 321 Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane and discusses the controversy regarding the double eye poke Gane gave to Tom, how Chael Sonnen, Anthony Smith and Dana White were critical about Tom for not continuing to fight, why the rematch will garner more attention than the first fight, why Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira will be next at the White House, how changing gloves won't remedy eye pokes and only taking a point and/or disqualifying can work, Conor McGregor finding God and much more. Join https://www.patreon.com/tfatk to get this episode and all future episodes ad free!DraftKings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code SCHAUBSHOW. That's code SCHAUBSHOW to turn five bucks into $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Microperfumes - Find your scent soulmate today and get up to 60% off at http://microperfumes.com/schaubSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.