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On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew recap the Zuffa debuts of Edgar Berlanga & Richardson Hitchins
Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to Saturday's UFC Belgrade card while catching up with two fighters coming off statement finishes in Abu Dhabi.First, 10th-ranked heavyweight Valter Walker joins the show after tying Demian Maia's UFC record with his fifth straight submission victory. Fresh off a first-round calf slicer win over Thomas Petersen, Walker discusses his historic leg-lock streak, the heavyweight names hovering around the title picture, and what could be next as “The Clean Monster” continues climbing the rankings.Then, Sam Patterson makes his UFC Unfiltered debut fresh off his knockout win over Santiago Ponzinibbio. Successful in his mission to deliver a fan-friendly fights on the heels of his frustrating setback against Michael “Venom” Page, Patterson reflects on his MMA beginnings and how it's set him on a path for success in the UFC's welterweight division.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show by previewing and predicting a few fights from Saturday's UFC Belgrade card in Serbia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode with a full-fledged recap of Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi card, breaking things down from Magomed Ankalaev's main event win over late-replacement opponent Bogdan Guskov all the way down to the opening fights of the night.After assessing Ankalaev's bounce-back performance and Ramazan Temirov's statement knockout of Steve Erceg in the co-main event, the guys dish out takeaways from the rest of the card — including what to make of heel-hook specialist Valter Walker adding a calf slicer submission to his growing highlight reel.Then, undefeated featherweight Ezra Elliott joins the show following a successful UFC debut on just five days' notice last week at UFC Oklahoma City. Elliott reflects on setting a featherweight record with 12 takedowns, explains why going the distance may have been valuable after seven straight first-round finishes to begin his career, and discusses his wrestling background, jiu-jitsu development and life at Red Hawk Academy alongside Sean O'Malley, Tommy McMillen, Jose Miguel Delgado and Marcus McGhee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies unpack an eventful weekend for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury following their warm up fights in Saudi Arabia and Thailand respectively.We ask how concerned team AJ should be by his punch resistance after he came agonisingly close to being KO'd by Kristian Prenga, and was it too soon for him to be back in the ring after everything he has been through this year?Elsewhere we unpack the best of undercard from Jeddah and discuss Errol Spence decision to retire.And we hear from Dana White who's softening his stance on Zuffa fighters competing for other organisations belts, and we look ahead to this weekend's card in Dublin too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this podcast, Lukie and Dakota talk about Stephen Fulton Jr missing weight again and his fight with Liam Wilson being off. Also, who has less left, Tim Tszyu, Anthony Joshua, or Errol Spence Jr? We will know on Sunday. All three will appear on pay-per-view; in total, the weekend will have two PPVs, causing the consumer to spend over $100 to watch everything.A middleweight bout Saturday evening will pit Tszyu versus Spence, while earlier in the day, Joshua will face Kristian Prenga. We also briefly talk about Edgar Berlanga versus Steven Butler, and Richardson Hitchins' Zuffa debut
Billy C gives his weekly Zuffa Boxing Update during the Talkin Boxing with Billy C show on 07-22-2026.
On this segment of "Real Talk", the Ring Gang crew weigh in on the Zuffa debuts of Edgar Berlanga & Richardson Hitchins
Jim Norton and Matt Serra celebrate the 1,000th episode of UFC Unfiltered with a pair of Hall-of-Fame guests and a look ahead to Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi.First, Georges St-Pierre joins the show to discuss the upcoming biopic about his life, the art of knowing when to walk away from competition, and what advice he would give fighters like Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje as they continue navigating the later stages of their careers.Shortly after, newly inducted Hall-of-Famer Dominick Cruz makes his long overdue return to the pod to reflect on what the honor means after a career defined by championship greatness and injury comebacks. A true martial artist through and through, Cruz shares what he loves most about trading in the gloves for an analyst headset.Finally, the guys close out the milestone episode with a montage of friends of the show congratulating Jim and Matt on 1,000 episodes of UFC Unfiltered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
'WHAT HAS DANA WHITE DONE?!' - FRANK SMITH HITS BACK AT ZUFFA & REVEALS AJ-FURY CONTRACT DETAILS#FrankSmith | #DanaWhite | #EddieHearn
Welcome to the very first episode of The Punch Perfect Podcast, your new favourite boxing show!Join hosts Emily Eubank, Ade Oladipo, and Liam Gough as they kick off their ultimate mission: attempting to engineer the ultimate fighter. A "Frankenstein GOAT" of boxing.But before serious punches are thrown, we step right into 'The Clinch' for a no-punches-pulled look at the sport. The producers have handed them an envelope containing a massive debate topic: "Fighters would rather retire a millionaire than be a Zuffa belt holder." With the clock ticking down a single three-minute round, the three tackle the dilution of championship belts, whether fighters are chasing clout over legacy, and if the entry of organisations like Zuffa will bring clarity or total chaos.They then get down to business in 'The Blueprint'; the heart of the show where they must collectively build their Frankenstein fighter. The attribute on the operating table is pure, unadulterated power. Each host champions up to three heavy-hitting fighters from history; who holds the absolute gold standard for the most devastating power? Can they reach a unanimous decision, or will it end in a split decision?Then for the final round, Em, Ade and Liam tackle the wild world of crossover boxing: how long will it be before we see a woman take on a man in a fight?
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode by unpacking the biggest takeaways from UFC Oklahoma City, including Dricus Du Plessis' bounce-back win over Kamaru Usman, what that result means for Sean Strickland's next title defense, and where Usman goes from here.Then, Chase Hooper joins the show fresh off his first-round submission win over Mitch Ramirez. Hooper walks the guys through his rear-naked choke, opens up about the pressure of entering a fight on back-to-back stoppage losses, and discusses how baby No. 2 being set to arrive at any given moment affects his timeline for his next fight.After more UFC Oklahoma City reaction — including Christian Leroy Duncan's rise, Fatima Kline's impressive win, and Tommy McMillen's splashy arrival — Alden Coria stops by following his win over Stewart Nicoll. Now 3-0 in the UFC, Coria explains to a curious Matt Serra how the rush of fighting in the Octagon compares to Coria's exhilarating experience of climbing hundreds of feet into the sky as a cell phone tower technician.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gareth A Davies is alongside journalist and broadcaster Tris Dixon to look ahead to our live coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga this Saturday and what lies ahead for AJ and Tyson Fury who is also fighting this week, he takes on Mariusz Wach in ThailandWe also get a look at the undercard, with two British World Champions Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh Kelly both in action.Conor Benn and Ryan Garcia have come face to face ahead of their fight later this year, we hear from the pair of them and ask how big of a star Benn can become in AmericaAnd after Matchroom revealed their four upcoming shows featuring the likes of Ben Whittaker and Dalton Smith we ask if Eddie Hearn is feeling the heat from Zuffa and Dana White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us Fan MailBoxing doesn't change because fans argue online, it changes when the business forces fighters to pick a direction. We start with Devin Haney facing a real crossroads: negotiate the WBO mandatory with Keyshawn Davis, risk a purse bid, or vacate and chase a bigger moment. We talk through what each option signals, why timing matters, and why a “dangerous fight” isn't always the same as a “sellable fight.” Then we get into the matchup boxing fans keep demanding: Haney vs Shakur Stevenson at 144. We break down the style clash, the weight talk, and the core question of how rounds get won when both guys are elite technicians. We also address what Shakur has shown lately on the front foot, why his accuracy changes the scoring optics, and what the Ryan Garcia fight did to the public conversation around Haney's defense and durability. From there, it's the big headline: Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa Boxing. We dig into what “what's next” really means, how Saudi funding and platform alignment can make cross-promotional fights easier, and why belts might become optional when the bag is massive. We close with the wild side of the sport: Teofimo Lopez vs Rolly Romero, Tank Davis' next move and star power, Floyd Mayweather headlines, and the Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn twist that puts Zuffa right back in the title picture. If you're into boxing news, fight breakdowns, and the behind-the-scenes politics that decide the schedule, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What fight do you want made next?Support the show The Boxing Breakdown with Mark RoxeyInside the ring and behind the scenes.
Luke Thomas is joined by Aaron Bronsteter to preview all things combat sports this weekend. First, the guys preview the entire UFC Oklahoma City card headlined by former middleweight champions Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman, before diving in on the PFL Austin rematch between Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay. They'll touch on the newly announced ZUFFA boxing bout between Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, before covering all the hits and misses in combat sports this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are back on a little slower weekend with one prominent show in California, but we have plenty of fight news and great nostalgia, too on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterFirst it's a preview of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card at Carson, CADiego Pacheco vs. Immanuwel Aleem, 12 rounds, super middleweights. Will Pacheco be more impressive than he's been recently?Andy Cruz vs. Abraham Montoya, 10 rounds, lightweights in the co feature.Plus,Albert Gonzalez vs. Aaron Lopez Alameda, 10 rounds, featherweights and Leo Atang vs. Glen Williams, 6 rounds, heavyweights down the undercard Then, NEWS:Official and announced Wednesday: Ryan Garcia will defend the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and on Paramount+ on a Ring-branded card but also promoted by Golden Boy and Zuffa. It's finally done- how and why did it get worked out.Next, Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Golden Boy have “reached a deal in principle” that will end their litigation and get the unbeaten WBC interim junior middleweight titlist back in the ring, Ortiz manager Rick Mirigian told Dan that.arbitration had been postponed until September already due the arbitrator's schedule conflict but now won't be needed.Also, Errol Spence arrived in Australia for next week's Tim Tszyu fight but with the weight changed from 158 lb. to the middleweight limit of 160. Meanwhile, Jermall Charlo remains in Houston awaiting a visa to go through. He was supposed to have already left. He fights Koen Mazoudier at super middleweight in the co-feature.Next Saturday's Anthony Joshua-Kristian Prenga DAZN PPV undercard in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was finally announced and includes two world title bouts. Making their first defenses will be WBO super middleweight titlist Hamzah Sheeraz against Simon Zachenhuber and IBF junior middleweight titleholder Josh Kelly against Caoimhin Agyarko.Why is Sheeraz fighting another joke fight just 60 days after the last one? Dan has more.The third edition of “The Fight” on DAZN/TNT/truTV on Sept. 4 is official: Former unified heavyweight titlist Andy Ruiz Jr. returns for his first fight with Matchroom and a 25-month layoff to face Damian Knyba at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. In the co-feature, new Matchroom Boxing signee middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. will face Austin “Ammo” Williams and lightweight prospect Zaquin Moses, of Newark and cousin of Shakur Stevenson, will face an opponent to be determined in his first eight-rounder. We discuss it all.And, finally some nostalgia -July 13, 2001 — 25 years ago on Monday – the best fight in ESPN2 Friday Night Fights history, the epic Micky Ward-Emanuel Augustus (then Burton). Dan LOVES this bout.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
Juan shares his thoughts and feelings about the latest news in the sport of boxing. Shakur Stevenson signs with Zuffa, PBC signs with DAZN, Richardson Hitchins signs an affidavit.
The boxing world is changing fast and the break it all down on episode 313 of the J & Brey Boxing Podcast. From Shakur Stevenson's blockbuster move to ZUFFA boxing to the massive Ryan Garcia vs Connor Benn showdown, there's no shortage of headlines to dive into. They also discuss Andy Ruiz's return, Adrien Broner's latest social media comeback, and all the biggest news, rumors, and debates shaping the sport today.
We are back on a little slower weekend with one prominent show in California, but we have plenty of fight news and great nostalgia, too on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and NewsletterFirst it's a preview of Saturday's Matchroom Boxing DAZN card at Carson, CADiego Pacheco vs. Immanuwel Aleem, 12 rounds, super middleweights. Will Pacheco be more impressive than he's been recently?Andy Cruz vs. Abraham Montoya, 10 rounds, lightweights in the co feature.Plus,Albert Gonzalez vs. Aaron Lopez Alameda, 10 rounds, featherweights and Leo Atang vs. Glen Williams, 6 rounds, heavyweights down the undercard Then, NEWS:Official and announced Wednesday: Ryan Garcia will defend the WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and on Paramount+ on a Ring-branded card but also promoted by Golden Boy and Zuffa. It's finally done- how and why did it get worked out.Next, Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Golden Boy have “reached a deal in principle” that will end their litigation and get the unbeaten WBC interim junior middleweight titlist back in the ring, Ortiz manager Rick Mirigian told Dan that.arbitration had been postponed until September already due the arbitrator's schedule conflict but now won't be needed.Also, Errol Spence arrived in Australia for next week's Tim Tszyu fight but with the weight changed from 158 lb. to the middleweight limit of 160. Meanwhile, Jermall Charlo remains in Houston awaiting a visa to go through. He was supposed to have already left. He fights Koen Mazoudier at super middleweight in the co-feature.Next Saturday's Anthony Joshua-Kristian Prenga DAZN PPV undercard in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was finally announced and includes two world title bouts. Making their first defenses will be WBO super middleweight titlist Hamzah Sheeraz against Simon Zachenhuber and IBF junior middleweight titleholder Josh Kelly against Caoimhin Agyarko.Why is Sheeraz fighting another joke fight just 60 days after the last one? Dan has more.The third edition of “The Fight” on DAZN/TNT/truTV on Sept. 4 is official: Former unified heavyweight titlist Andy Ruiz Jr. returns for his first fight with Matchroom and a 25-month layoff to face Damian Knyba at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. In the co-feature, new Matchroom Boxing signee middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. will face Austin “Ammo” Williams and lightweight prospect Zaquin Moses, of Newark and cousin of Shakur Stevenson, will face an opponent to be determined in his first eight-rounder. We discuss it all.And, finally some nostalgia -July 13, 2001 — 25 years ago on Monday – the best fight in ESPN2 Friday Night Fights history, the epic Micky Ward-Emanuel Augustus (then Burton). Dan LOVES this bout.Hear it all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!
With UFC Oklahoma City just days away, Jim Norton and Matt Serra preview Saturday's card and lock in their picks before catching up with two fighters competing at the event.First, former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis joins ahead of his main event clash with Kamaru Usman. Du Plessis discusses his first fight since losing the title to Khamzat Chimaev, what makes Usman dangerous, and why a statement win should put him right back in the thick of the middleweight title picture against Sean Strickland — a champion he has already beaten twice.Then, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani stops by ahead of his welterweight prelim matchup with Seokhyeon Ko. Looking to continue his upward trajectory after a successful UFC debut against Phil Rowe, the Hermosa Beach native reflects on how life has changed since moving to Las Vegas — from sharing an apartment with teammates to living in a house — all while explaining how teaching jiu-jitsu classes at 10 years old helped shape the student-of-the-game mentality he now brings to “The Q” fight team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode by beginning to unpack a UFC 329 card defined by stoppages, comebacks and unexpected turns before welcoming the first of two winners riding the high of first-round knockouts.Fresh off his win over former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, Adrian Yañez joins the show to reflect, Yañez talks about the Cody matchup he long envisioned, the calming influence of coach Sayif Saud, and what kind of opponent he hopes to draw next.Then, Jim and Matt continue their UFC 329 recap before another winner joins the show in King Green. Coming off a dramatic last-second finish of Terrance McKinney, Green delivers a fiery, smoke-filled interview about surviving early danger, extending his winning streak to four, squashing things with McKinney after the fight, and why a potential Los Angeles showdown with Dan Hooker has his attention.Finally, the guys put a bow on UFC 329 with their remaining thoughts on the biggest results from Saturday's action.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us Fan MailWe get back on the mic with gym stories, a blown interview, and a boxing news week that turns into a full-on debate about money, matchmaking, and what fans are being sold. We argue through Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa, the messy logic behind Rolly Romero vs Teofimo Lopez, and why streaming deals still make boxing harder to watch than it should be. THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE
Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by rising star Alex MacMillan and his trainer, Josh Pritchard.MacMillan reflects on his impressive Zuffa debut in Bournemouth, his knockout victory over Leo Fanthome, and his goals in boxing. Pritchard discusses MacMillan's development at McGuigan's Gym, the journey they've shared, and the challenges he overcame after being forced into an early retirement.Plus, the team rounds up the biggest stories in boxing, including Shakur Stevenson and Johnny Fisher signing with Zuffa, whether Joe Joyce should consider retirement, and much more.•You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".•For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxing•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Joe Joyce was again on the wrong end of a painful loss, one that might, this time, mean the end. But that's easy for those who merely watch and pass judgement to say. A case in point, when examining how difficult retirement is for a fighter to accept is Derek Chisora who teased another return by going nose-to-nose with Murat Gassiev on the same Russia event where Joyce was defeated. We examine the latest comings and goings at Zuffa and Matchroom as Johnny Fisher makes the switch. Shakur Stevenson has joined up with Dana White's men, too plus in This Week, we go back to 1999 when Baby Jake Matlala shocks Michael Carbajal. You can support The Opening Bell by following us on all the usual social media platforms while Ad free content is available for less than a fiver a month via Apple + and Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gareth A Davies and Tom Gray from the Ring Magazine unpack the weekend's action, including a disappointing return to action for Joe Joyce after 15 months out, after he asked the ref to wave off his fight with Artem Suslenkov in Russia in the 11th round.We also take a look at the AJ vs Prenga undercard which features both Hamzah Sheeraz and Josh KellyAnd after Zuffa boxing announced the signing of Shakur Stevenson we ask if he is their biggest statement signing to date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'I HAD TO DO THIS...' -JOHNNY FISHER OPENS UP ON LEAVING EDDIE HEARN, SIGNING FOR DANA WHITE & ZUFFA
Seconds out, round 308! Join Kam & Flowz as they tackle this weeks boxing hot topics Joyce vs Suslenkov review (1:45) Shakur Stevenson signs with Zuffa and goes at Shannon Sharpe (16:55) Get involved with the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #StrapSZN Instagram: @strapsznpodcast Twitter: @strapsznpod We are available on all good streaming platforms. Hit the url below to get direct links to all our streaming pages. Give us a follow, leave us a review and connect with us! https://allmylinks.com/strapsznpodcast
In this episode, Lukie and Dakota start with the news. Four-division titleholder Shakur Stevenson signed with Zuffa Boxing. With rumors that Oleksandr Usyk and Devin Haney may sign with Zuffa, is the takeover imminent? What are the guys' thoughts on this? Then, we shift to PBC announcing a deal with DAZN, which would have seemed unheard of before this year. Is this a direct response to Zuffa Boxing? They announced a few fights (without official fight dates), but in August WBA welterweight champ Rolando Romero will face Teofimo Lopez. The guys give early thoughts on this fight.The guys recap a very light week of boxing. Murat Gassiev stopped late-sub Peter Kadiru in six rounds. Kadiru filled in for Gassiev's original opponent, 2016 French Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka, but was outgunned. Also, Artem Suslenkov stopped former contender Joe Joyce in what should be Joyce's last pro fight. The ending was very sad. Then, we look ahead. Another light week of boxing.Super middleweight Diego Pacheco faces Immanuwel Aleem. It is a DAZN main event bout, and the return of boxing to the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Lightweight Andy Cruz will face Abraham Montoya, after his original opponent, Albert Bell, fought Abdullah Mason on short notice earlier this month. Middleweight Frank Espinoza and lightweight Sammy Contreras Jr are notable prospects to watch, but a good 50-50 fight to watch for is Saul Sanchez vs. unbeaten Bruno Rios. Heavyweight Leo Atang is someone I keep wondering just how good he is, too. In the U.K., welterweight Harlem Eubank is in tough against David Papot, and on ProBox TV an assortment of fights including Bryan Flores vs. Jonathan Navarro, junior middleweight Kevin Anton vs. Vladimir Hernandez, and Charly Suarez vs. Manuel "Tino" Avila.Timestamps:0:00 Shakur to Zuffa Boxing12:03 PBC to DAZN20:55 Teofimo Lopez vs Rolando Romero29:30 Joe Joyce, Murat Gassiev40:00 Diego Pacheco returns46:40 undercard56:37 Other stuff
The guys are Brunch Boxing run through the hottest boxing topics of the week, including the ramifications of Shakur Stevenson to Zuffa and a complete breakdown of PBC to DAZN.Read the latest news at Brunch BoxingThoughts or questions? Email us at brunchboxingqa@gmail.comHosts: Matt, and EzRawSocial: MikeProducer: Huey
The boxing world delivered another week of huge headlines, and we're breaking down everything on this episode of Ringside Reporter! We recap DAZN's heavyweight card from Moscow as Murat Gassiev defends his WBA "Regular" Heavyweight Title against Peter Kadiru, plus Joe Joyce returns against Artem Suslenkov in a pivotal heavyweight showdown. We also discuss UFC 329, featuring Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway, and what it could mean for combat sports as a whole. Then it's time for the biggest stories in boxing:
Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in Shakur Stevenson signing with Zuffa, and PBC's new deal with DAZN.
World Cup reaction, the Shakur Stevenson–Zuffa Boxing shakeup, and a frozen Kawhi Leonard trade headline a loaded Sports Chasers summer-break episode. Kevin L. Warren, D-Dubbz & The D.A. keep it objective — no narratives, no hot takes.ON THIS EPISODE:⚾ A Guardians rookie tosses a live ball into the stands after losing the count — a mental-focus lesson⚽ World Cup roundup: France beats Morocco 2-0 + Messi's stoppage-time magic
With UFC 329 just days away, Jim Norton and Matt Serra make their final picks from Saturday's International Fight Week card while catching up with two ranked fighters competing in Las Vegas.After picking up Monday's UFC 329 preview right where they left off, the guys welcome Tracy Cortez ahead of her ranked flyweight matchup with Wang Cong. Cortez details the ups and downs that have accompanied her seismic decision to switch gyms, move to Mexico City, and reconnect with her Mexican roots.Finally, friend of the show Cory Sandhagen returns to break down the stakes of his bantamweight rematch with Mario Bautista more than seven years after submitting him in Bautista's short-notice UFC debut. “The Sandman” assesses his place in the bantamweight division, reflects on the lessons he has learned from setbacks inside the Octagon, and discusses his entrepreneurial new chapter as the co-owner of a brand-new gym alongside his wrestling coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
ARIEL IS BACK!On the latest episode of 'The MightyCast', DJ welcomes the great Ariel Helwani to discuss UFC 329, McGregor vs Max 2, Paddy Pimblett, Dana vs Eddie Hearn and more!Timecodes0:00 Intro1:05 PrizePicks CODE MIGHTYCAST1:47 SHOUTOUT SUSHISAMBA!2:16 Welcome back Ariel Helwani!2:28 Ariel SOUNDS OFF on DJ
'I'M NOT GOING TO WAR WITH DANA WHITE & ZUFFA, BUT...'- MUHAMMAD ALI GRANDSON NICO ALI WALSH GOES IN
Jim Norton and Matt Serra catch up with two fighters preparing for upcoming bouts before turning their attention to International Fight Week, where they make a few picks from Saturday's UFC 329 card.First, featherweight Austin Bashi returns for his second appearance on the show ahead of his July 18 matchup against Jose Miguel Delgado. Eager to return after an 11-month layoff, the 24-year-old explains why he's so confident he'll get another early finish and shares the story behind his Rocky Balboa-esque appetite for raw eggs and beef liver.Between interviews, Jim and Matt lock in their first two picks for Saturday's UFC 329 card, promising more predictions to come on Wednesday while debating what Conor McGregor's return could look like against a naturally smaller (but far more active) Max Holloway in the Hawaiian's welterweight debut.Then, Mateusz Gamrot checks in ahead of his Aug. 8 main event against surging Australian Quillan Salkilld. Gamrot discusses why he welcomed the matchup with one of the lightweight division's hottest prospects, reflects on the lessons he's taken from recent wins and losses, and explains which part of Salkilld's game he believes fans are overlooking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Oleksandr Usyk looks set to fight Deontay Wilder, potentially under the Zuffa umbrella, in a bout that could signal the end of the current heavyweight era. But not before we get Tyson Fury vs Mariusz Wach. Whether marking time or just wasting it, Fury's decision to fight a shot 46-year-old is curious. The good times seem to be just beginning for Abdullah Mason who rebounded from a slow start to stop Albert Bell in the 12th and final round. In This Week, we set the dial to 1991 and head back for some vintage Tony Lopez action as he takes on Lupe Gutierrez atop a bill that featured a young Lennox Lewis getting the better of Mike Weaver. Keep listening to The Opening Bell, folks; the sweetest sound in boxing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Guest co-host Michael Chiesa fills in for Matt in an episode of Unfiltered that invites reigning strawweight champion into the show after discussions about UFC Baku and next weekend's UFC 329 card.First, Jim and Chiesa unpack the biggest storylines from UFC Baku, including Rafael Fiziev's much-needed knockout win in front of his home crowd. The conversation then shifts to UFC 329, where Chiesa shares his expectations for Conor McGregor's long-awaited return against Max Holloway and shares his thoughts on whether Max can hold is own in his very first fight at 170 pounds.Then, Mackenzie Dern joins ahead of her first UFC title defense against fellow jiu-jitsu ace Gillian Robertson at UFC 330. Dern reflects on the turnaround that led to her three-fight winning streak and championship victory, explains why the stylistic challenge against Robertson excites her, and reflects on what it meant to help out the next wave of UFC hopefuls on this season of The Ultimate Fighter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Billy C gives his thoughts on the fights from this past weekend, breakdowns and predictions for this weekend's biggest fights, why Usyk will go to Zuffa, the latest boxing news and rumors and much more!
After a second successful event in Baku in as many years, Jim and Matt are joined by Brandon Royval and Shane Collins. The boys talk about wins, losses, and life outside the Octagon.After three years away from the show, perennial flyweight contender Brandon Royval, stops by to discuss his IFW bout against Lone'er Kavanagh. Nearing the end of his longest fight camp, Royval thinks a win could catapult him into title contention once more. Moving away from business talk, the trio play around with assigning fight songs and movie comparisons.Then, Shane Collins makes his Unfiltered debut just a week after his inaugural UFC bout. Although Shane just made his first walk to the Octagon, he's no stranger to the UFC atmosphere after revealing he's cornered multiple fighters. That experience provided a natural boost in the dominant decision win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andy Scott and Barry Jones are joined by this week's special guest Delicious Orie.Delicious explains why he walked away from boxing and his experiences sparring Moses Itauma. We also hear from Callum Walsh ahead of his fight against Tyler Denny on the Zuffa 10 show in Dublin before rounding up all the latest news in the sport.•You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".•For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxing•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Heading into the Fight Night in Baku, Din Thomas makes a special appearance and the boys meet up with Ode Osbourne and GiGi Canuto to talk the many eras of MMA, UFC, and TUF.First up, Ode Osbourne returns to the show with his patented humor and optimism to talk about righting ships, the excitement of new fights, niceties throughout the UFC roster, and much more. Ode may not be competing on the IFW card as he intended, but that hasn't deterred his drive and confidence.Right after Ode, TUF standout GiGi Canuto makes her first Unfiltered appearance. With her exciting performance on episode 3 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,' Din and Matt compare their respective memories of their time on the show now that season 34 is underway. Plus, GiGi dives into her journey from Brazil to Las Vegas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Coming off an electric Fight Night in Vegas, Jim & Matt are joined by a pair of Saturday night's winners: Christian Rodriguez and Levan Chokheli.First in the hot seat, Christian Rodriguez hops on to discuss his round one guillotine finish over Hyder Amil. Coming into Saturday's fight, the featherweight felt the need to win after coming off two straight losses. Christian credits some major changes in his life like moving to Vegas and a focus on mental health. With this new direction, he feels he's on the right path to reaching the top.Then, for the first time, Levan Chokheli hops on still radiating excitement from his 23-second KO over Leon Shahbazyan (in his UFC debut no less). The Georgian delves into his origins, hobbies, and living in Vegas compared to Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Still in the throes of UFC Freedom 250, Jim & Matt are joined by Bia Mesquita and Manel Kape to talk their respective matchups on this Saturday's Fight Night.Joining the guys for her inaugural appearance, Bia Mesquita talks about her entrance to the UFC, transitioning from BJJ to MMA, and life in Florida compared to Brazil.Then, coming back on the show is Manel Kape who brings his signature confidence. While flyweight gold is the ultimate goal, Kape's immediate test is a long-awaited rematch with Kyoji Horiguchi. Even though he was bested in their first meeting, Starboy knows he has what it takes to get this one back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hot off the heels of UFC's most historic event since the promotion's inception, Jim, Matt, Michael Aswell Jr., and Stephen Thompson dive into what made UFC Freedom 250 so special.First, the always-fun featherweight Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show ahead of this Saturday's matchup against Gaston Bolaños at the Meta APEX. The guys discuss Michael's game plan, the greatness of Joshua Van, and rehash old stories of training with friends.Then, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson hops in to give his first-hand account on the South Lawn bouts along with veteran move-sets and his future plans as he nears the final fight of his UFC contract.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two fighters gearing up for bouts on Sunday's historic UFC Freedom 250 card join today's episode of UFC Unfiltered as Ciryl Gane and Mauricio Ruffy call in on an episode featuring Din Thomas as a guest co-host in place of Matt Serra.First, former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane joins ahead of his high-stakes showdown against Alex Pereira. Gane discusses the unique challenge of facing one of the UFC's most feared strikers, reflects on competing for championship gold yet again, and explains his current state of zen going into Sunday's co-main event.Between interviews, Jim and Din break down some of the biggest storylines and matchup dynamics surrounding UFC Freedom 250, including Ilia Topuria's lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje and what's at stake for several of the sport's biggest names on perhaps the most anticipated card of all-time.Then, Mauricio Ruffy stops by ahead of the biggest fight of his career against Michael Chandler. The 29-year-old Brazilian explains what a victory over a former title challenger would mean for his future, what he's expecting from Chandler in their upcoming fight, and why he believes he's ready for the spotlight on one of the UFC's grandest stages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fresh off Saturday's card at the Meta APEX, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a victorious bantamweight and one of the UFC's funniest celebrity fans to today's episode of UFC Unfiltered.First, Marcus McGhee joins after returning from an 11-month layoff with a unanimous decision win over John Yannis. The MMA LAB standout reflects on bouncing back from the first UFC loss of his career, explains why he believes he belongs in the bantamweight Top 15, and shares what it meant to have all four of his kids watch him fight live for the first time.Between interviews, Jim and Matt break down the biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim, including Gabriel Bonfim's dominant performance against former champion Belal Muhammad and what the result means for both guys moving forward.Then, comedian Brad Williams returns to the show to talk about his latest stand-up special, Live on Short Street, before diving into all things UFC. Brad helps Jim and Matt unpack the UFC's upcoming White House event as the guys each lock in predictions for the stacked Sunday card on the White House lawn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.