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Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of first-time guests to the show as they gear up for Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira card at the Meta APEX.First, middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault joins the show to discuss his MMA journey and the roots of the toughness that has defined his fighting style. The Kill Cliff FC staple also breaks down his upcoming matchup with Michał Oleksiejczuk and what fans can expect when the two heavy hitters share the Octagon.Later, flyweight contender Amir Albazi makes his UFC Unfiltered debut, eager to put an injury-filled stretch behind him and get back to making noise in the division. Albazi reflects on his journey from Iraq to Syria and Sweden, how those early experiences shaped him, and how martial arts became his outlet — before turning his focus to a high-stakes matchup with Kyoji Horiguchi.Stick around as Jim and Matt lock in picks for Saturday's card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover the Royal Rumble, Ashley Massaro mentioned in the Epstein files, and a breakdown of Zuffa Boxing's contracts.Topics this week include:Royal Rumble in RiyadhEvent still not available for YouTube TV or Comcast Xfinity subscribersBacklash announced for Tampa in MayAshley Massaro mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein filesVariety covers update by Nielsen before the Super BowlLegal updates across multiple casesZuffa Boxing's restrictive contracts Dana White to testify in Johnson v. Zuffa this weekAdditional reading:Nielsen's New Ratings Data Could Give Cable a Short-Term Boost (Variety)Nielsen's Super Bowl measurement (Variety)Zuffa Boxing's contracts (The Guardian)Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton is joined by guest co-host RJ Clifford for a full recap of UFC 325, breaking down the card from top to bottom and reacting to the biggest performances from Sydney.But first, the guys welcome featherweight Colby Thicknesse to the show. Thicknesse reflects on a massive weekend for two of his closest teammates, sharing his perspective on Alexander Volkanovski successfully defending his featherweight title and Mauricio Ruffy's statement win at lightweight.Having spent much of his life training alongside Volk — who has cornered him in both of his UFC appearances — Colby discusses what he's learned from the featherweight GOAT and provides an update on when fans can expect to see him back in the Octagon.With Diego Lopes coming up short in Saturday's main event, Jim and RJ close out the episode by discussing what the featherweight contender may need to do next to earn a third title shot after going 0–2 against Volkanovski.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the episode by breaking down UFC 325 from top to bottom, locking in their picks and debating key matchups as the promotion gears up for one of the most anticipated cards of the year.After the picks, the guys are joined by one of the most dynamic power couples in the fight game — women's strawweight Tabatha Ricci and Zuffa boxer Callum Walsh. Before diving into their careers, the conversation begins with a look at their unique farming lifestyle and how life outside the spotlight helps keep them grounded amid the chaos of combat sports.Ricci then talks about her continued evolution inside the Octagon, how she's approaching this phase of her career, and why staying active and sharpening the details remain the priority as she pushes forward on her quest for a title shot — beginning with a high-stakes bout against Virna Jandiroba in April.Walsh reacts to his main event win from last Friday's Zuffa Boxing card and outlines his plan to grow into a true 160-pound middleweight after campaigning at 154 prior to signing with Zuffa Boxing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of familiar faces back to the show in women's strawweight Gillian Robertson and men's featherweight Jean Silva.First up, Robertson calls in to discuss her long-awaited return to the Octagon. After a frustrating stretch of delays, postponements, and bad luck with opponents, she previews her rescheduled matchup against Amanda Lemos — now set for March 14 at the Meta APEX — and explains why staying active moving forward is a top priority as she eyes a fifth-straight win.Then, fresh off his win over Arnold Allen, featherweight contender Jean Silva joins the show alongside his manager to assist with Portuguese-to-English translation duties. Matt sets the tone for the interview in a way that requires no Duolingo, immediately matching Silva's infectious energy. From there, the conversation turns to a breakdown of Silva's win over Allen, what the fight revealed about his evolution as a fighter, and where he sees himself fitting into the featherweight picture as Jim throws out potential next opponents.Jim and Matt wrap up the episode with their biggest takeaways from UFC 324, highlighting standout performances and early storylines from the first-ever UFC event of the Paramount era.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Raymond Muratalla edges Andy Cruz to retain his lightweight title. Zuffa kicks off its venture into boxing to mixed reviews. Tune in for Vinnie and Brendan's thoughts and your weekly dose of news on this week's episode of Knock ‘Em Out the Box.Write to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠keotbboxing@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @KEOTBBOXING Subscribe to the Youtube page @KEOTBPodcast. Remember to like, subscribe, and review the show!!!

On Episode 3,637, the guys went over Zuffa Boxing, UFC 324 and also spoke to Flyweight Champion, Joshua Van.

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In this episode, Lukie is joined by his dear friend Stacks, Anthony Saldaña, a podcast host and contributor to Supreme Boxing. We start with our thoughts on Zuffa Boxing. Lukie praises Julian Rodriguez, Omar Trinidad, Robert Meriwether, and Troy Nash Jr, while they talk about the good and bad of the first event. This is followed by a conversation around Raymond Muratalla defeating Andy Cruz to retain his IBF lightweight title. How big was the win, and what kind of statement did Muratalla make? We briefly touch on the undercard, Khalil Coe missed weight and won a sleepy and debatable decision over Jesse Hart. Also, 2024 U.S. Olympic bronze medalist Omari Jones had a good showing. Then, this week...We have two big cards.Shakur Stevenson will face the WBO junior welterweight titleholder Teofimo Lopez. What are the stories at play for this fight, and is the snowstorm going to be a hidden story of this fight card? Other notable fights on this pay-per-view are: the junior welterweight debut of Keyshawn Davis against Jamaine Ortiz, WBC middleweight champ Carlos Adames versus Austin "Ammo" Williams and Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller facing Kingsley Ibeh. On Top Rank Classics FAST channels, WBO junior middleweight Xander Zayas will face the WBA titleholder Abass Baraou in a unification bout in Puerto Rico. How will Zayas look in his homecoming bout in Puerto Rico? Is Baraou underrated or overrated after his Yoenis Tellez win? Undercard notables are the 154lbs debut of  Giovani Santillan and welterweight Rohan Polanco. Zuffa Boxing will return on Sunday. The card will feature Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela versus Diego Torres, Serhii Bohachuk vs Radzhab Butaev, and a light heavyweight contender bout between Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs. Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic. 0:00 Intro meet Zack1:00 Zuffa Boxing14:30 Jai Opetaia 18:08 Raymond Muratalla 26:20 Undercard35:00 Shakur-Teofimo41:00 undercard49:50 Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou55:00 Zuffa Boxing 02

We're back to recap the weekend from Las Vegas, including Raymond Muratalla defending his IBF Lightweight Crown, plus the Zuffa Boxing innagural card/broadcast took place on Friday night and we have some fight news too on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter give their takes and insightFirst, a recap of the Saturday Matchroom DAZN card in Las VegasLightweight Raymond Muratalla W12 majority decision over Andy Cruz and retains IBF title. Why was he so good and what's next for Muratalla? Then, on the undercard light heavyweight but massively overweight Khalil Coe wins majority  decision over Jesse Hart,Junior middleweight Israil Madrimov decisions Luis David Salazar and rising junior middleweight Omari Jones decisions Jerome Baxter. Dan gives some analysis. Then, a recap of Friday's Zuffa Boxing debut on Paramount+in Las VegasCallum Walsh decisions Carlos Ocampo, 10 rounds, middleweights, as expected. And, on the undercard middleweight Misael Rodriguez won over Austin Deanda in 10 rounds and Cain Sandoval outpoints Julian Rodrigue in a junior welterweight fight.Plus, they go over some general thoughts on the launch/production/product of Zuffa and the streamer Paramount+Next, some newsLineal/IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, who became the first current champion to sign with Zuffa Boxing, will defend the title on March 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. But, who's the opponent?Matchroom Boxing will re-sign unified junior bantamweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. Although he was a free agent, Matchroom retained the right to match any offer and has done so, matching an offer from Zuffa.  Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who announced earlier this month — to the surprise of nobody — that he would end his latest retirement, is being lined up for an April ring return. Who's the likely opponent for him?And, Boxxer's Jan. 31 main event in London, Adam Azim vs. Gustavo Lemos, IBF junior welterweight eliminator for No. 2 spot is postponed after BOTH fighters suffered injuries. It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc. !!

Luke Thomas is joined by Jed Meshew this Friday to break down all things UFC 324. The guys will dive into a full card preview, before touching on Zuffa Boxing 1 this weekend in Las Vegas. Finally they will rank that card and play some MMAI!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We have some action this weekend in Las Vegas to discuss and the WBO 140 lb. champ joins us too on the "BFW Preview Podcast"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First they talk the debut of the Zuffa Boxing/Paramount+ card from Las VegasCallum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo, 10 rounds, middleweightsMisael Rodriguez vs. Austin Deanda, 10 rounds, middleweightsCain Sandoval vs. Julian Rodriguez, 10 rounds, junior welterweights Then, they preview the Saturday night Matchroom Boxing/DAZN card in Las VegasRaymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz, 12 rounds, for Muratalla's IBF lightweight titleIsrail Madrimov vs. Luis David Salazar, 10 rounds, middleweights Khalil Coe vs. Jesse Hart, 10 rounds, light heavyweights Omari Jones vs. Jerome Baxter, 6 rounds, junior middleweights  Teofimo Lope INTERVIEWHe defends the lineal/WBO junior welterweight title against WBC lightweight titlist Shakur Stevenson on January 31 on a DAZN PPV at New York's Madison Square Garden in a big one Then, some newsThoughts on the Mario Barrios-Ryan Garcia kickoff presse on ThuesdayZuffa Boxing in talks to sign unified heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk?!Heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora are finalizing an April 4 fight in London. What is this? Wasn't Wilder fighting Usyk in the USA?WBA strips Gervonta Davis (who's still at large from South Florida authorities) of lightweight title, makes him “champion in recess”Valdez, Top Rank part ways, been together his whole careerTop Rank announces Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou junior middleweight unification fight on January 31 in San Juan will stream live in the United States on its Top Rank Classics FAST channel, still no deal with a broadcaster. There are takes.Hear it all on the "BFW Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreker/Spotify, etc.

After a six-week wait for live UFC action, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back and ready to dive in. On today's episode, the guys break down UFC 324 from top to bottom — locking in three official picks each for their first predictions of the year and setting the tone for what promises to be a loaded night of fights for the first card of the Paramount era.Then, former title challenger Alex Perez joins the show ahead of his Saturday matchup against surging flyweight Charles Johnson. Perez opens up about life outside the Octagon, fatherhood, navigating a tough stretch in his career, and why this fight feels like a pivotal opportunity to reassert himself in the men's 125-pound division.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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In this podcast, I preview the IBF lightweight title fight between champion Raymond Muratalla versus Andy Cruz, while talking about the start of Zuffa Boxing. If you enjoy this episode, check out the blog as this is what free subscribers get weekly at: http://lukieboxing.substack.com

TANK GOES MISSING | ORTIZ vs OSCAR | CRUZ vs MURATELLA | ZUFFA MAKE MOVES The career of Gervonta ‘Tank' Davis is surely over following the latest charges placed against his name… That he's nowhere to be found won't help, either. Zuffa prepare to show the boxing world what they've made of but is the signing of Jai Opetaia a more accurate indicator of their long-term plans? Vergil Ortiz made his own plans clear when he filed a lawsuit against Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy. Whether the world's appetite is really there for a Boots Ennis showdown remains to be seen. Elsewhere there's more grandiose plans to break attendance records and we look ahead to this weekend's terrific Cruz-Muratella showdown. And, in this week, it's back to 1981 for a cultured exhibition from a peak Alexis Arguello. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies react to the news that Zuffa boxing have signed cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia and ask what his signature means for the rest of the dvison and if he could prove to be a catalyst for more big names to join up with the new promotionThey're not the only promotion causing a stir...we hear from CEO of Ivisit Boxing Ed Peirera about his plans to stage the largest open air boxing event in history in front of 140,000 peopleElsewhere, Ade asks if boxing as a sport is lacking star power compared to recent yearsAnd Fabio Wardley says he will fight again in the spring, we take a look at his potential opponents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this video, Teddy breaks down a huge combat sports weekend, starting with a preview of the UFC 324 main event between Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje. Teddy looks at the styles, the stakes, and what each fighter must do to win.The show also shifts to boxing, with a preview of the high-level matchup between Andy Cruz and Raymond Muratalla, analyzing skills, experience, and where the fight could be decided.Teddy also gives his take on Zuffa Boxing and what to expect from their upcoming first show, discussing the potential impact on the boxing landscape.Finally, Teddy recaps Raul Curiel vs. Jordan Panthen, breaking down how the fight played out and what it means for both fighters going forward. Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlasYou can join Teddy for the first ever community driven and one-of-a-kind subscription platform to get exclusive never seen before access to Teddy Atlas: https://Teddyatlasboxing.com The Ropes with Teddy includes: Teddy's tips and advice Evaluations/ video review feedback / Exclusive Fight Picks /Dedicated livestreams for private Q&A's and livestreams for selected fights with Teddy's commentary / 1 on 1 coaching from Teddy and much more!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro06:00 - Curiel vs Panthen23:45 - Zuffa Boxing / Walsh vs Ocampo35:20 - Gaethje vs Pimblett42:20 - Cruz vs MuratallaTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to the Fight Night Podcast with Adam Catterall, joined by Gareth A Davies. On this episode, the guys break down one of the biggest talking points in the sport as Zuffa Boxing announce their first-ever fight card, along with the headline news that IBF cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia has officially signed with the promotion. What does it mean for the future of boxing, and how big a statement is this move? We're also joined by Ed Pereira, CEO of IVB, who drops in to discuss the evolving boxing landscape and what lies ahead as they look to break the world record stadium attendance. Next up, Bilal Fawaz joins the show ahead of the biggest fight of his career, previewing his British and Commonwealth title clash against Ishmael Davis on the Wood vs Warrington 2 card on February 21st. Fawaz talks preparation, pressure, and what those belts would mean to him. To round things off, it's all about the heavyweight division. With plenty of moving parts at the top end of the sport, the boys do a deep dive into Fabio Wardley's future and who should be next in line as he looks to take the next step toward world level. That's all on this edition of the Fight Night Podcast. Enjoy.

In this show, we talk about the odd week Golden Boy Promotions had. From losing two fights on Friday night's card to the drama between star-fighter Vergil Ortiz and the promotional entity, what is the future of the company? We also talk about the action from last night with Abraham Gonzalez of FightsATW.com, who was there live. Raul Curiel defeated Jordan Panthen in a middleweight catchweight bout, Jorge Chavez outpointed "Gucci" Manny Flores in their rematch, plus observations about the undercard. We also talk about Nikita Tszyu-Michael Zerafa and the odd ending to that fight. Then, we move to this week. It is the start of Zuffa Boxing on Paramount Plus. The fight card as of now will feature junior middleweight Callum Walsh vs Carlos Ocampo, Mexican Olympian Misael Rodriguez-Austin Deanda, and Julian Rodriguez-Cain Sandoval. We preview the match-ups and we talk about what we expect from the production. That same night on DAZN, a very good bout between, Jose Tito Sanchez and Jesus Ramirez Rubio will take place at featherweight. Then, the card Lukie can't wait to see: IBF beltholder Raymond Muratalla faces Andy Cruz. It could be for who is the best in the division, given the uncertain framework of the future of the division. Other notables include the return of Israil Madrimov at middleweight, Khalil Coe vs Jesse Hart, which is a great bout, and 2024 U.S. Olympic Bronze medalist Omari Jones. Super middleweight Ronny Alvarez is a fighter to monitor on this card as well.

Matt and EzRaw discuss the latest in boxing news, including:News and Notes- Oscar De La Hoya throws down the gauntlet to Jaron Ennis and Eddie Hearn. Says Vergil Ortiz vs. Boots will have to be a 60-40 split in favor of Ortiz. Fair or foul?- Ryan García vs. Mario Barrios details to be announced on Monday. Buzz check?- Robert García says that Bam Rodriguez will fight the winner of Naoya Inoue-Junto Nakatani. What are the odds Bam actually makes the jump?- Dmitry Bivol is aiming for a spring return to the ring against Michael Eifert, according to his manager. How should boxing fans feel about this development?- Fabio Wardley targeting Tyson Fury in 2026. Is this a good fight for Fury?- Jaime Munguia joins Canelo Alvarez in turning down the IBF Super Middleweight title shot against Osleys Iglesias. Thoughts? Does anyone want smoke with the Tornado?- Zuffa Boxing officially announced Callum Walsh vs. Carlos Ocampo, as first reported by Brunch Boxing. How are we feeling about the Zuffa kickoff?- Frank Martin is pushing for a fight with IBF champion Richardson Hitchins. PBC willing to make the fight. What are the odds Hitchins takes the fight?- Curmel Moton set to return on February 28 at a Manny Pacquiao Promotions show. Thoughts on where Moton is at in his career?- Subriel Matias had his gloves rejected by the NY Athletic Commission, following a complaint from Dalton Smith's team, Rob Tebbutt reports. Will this have any effect on the fight?EZ Money Parlay of the Day, EzRaw Report Card, EzRaw Breakdown - EzRaw Report Card and EzRaw Breakdown: Subriel Matias vs. Dalton Smith, Agit Kabayel vs. Damian Knyba- Mike's Ez Money Parlay, Ezra's Raw Hard Cash and Matt's Best Bet. Booking the Territory: Boxing Draft Recap, Picks for January-February- The guys held their 3rd annual boxing draft. Who won?- The guys make their picks on this week's bouts, and more. How did they do so far?Quick Hits- The IBF to order welterweight champion Lewis Crocker to face mandatory challenger Liam Paro, Tokkers reports. Thoughts on this decision?- The IBF has granted an extension for the Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez IBF title eliminator, as both sides work towards a deal. Who wins this potential bout?- Albert Ramirez defends his interim WBA Lightweight Heavyweight Championship against Lerrone Richards on February 5. How are we feeling about Ramirez?- Brandon Adams-Caoimhin Agyarko reach deal for IBF title eliminator in April.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who joins the show ahead of his interim title showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Paddy breaks down why he believes this is the right moment to make a statement, how he sees the matchup playing out, and what an interim belt could mean with Ilia Topuria's future still unresolved.Between interviews, Jim and Matt also touch on the day's biggest news: Kayla Harrison's neck injury forcing the cancellation of her women's bantamweight title defense against Amanda Nunes.Middleweight standout Caio Borralho stops by to discuss bouncing back from the first UFC loss of his career, what he learned from his Paris main event against Nassourdine Imavov, and why his upcoming clash with Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 feels like the perfect reset. Caio also weighs in on the crowded middleweight picture, his Fighting Nerds teammates, and what 2026 could present if all goes to plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Urijah Faber for a wide-ranging conversation about his continued impact on the sport — both as a competitor and a coach.Faber talks about still competing at 46 years old, including his upcoming combat jiu-jitsu and wrestling matchups scheduled for January and February of 2026. The UFC Hall of Famer explains how his mindset has evolved at this stage of his career and why staying active continues to fuel his passion for competition.Urijah also dives into his role coaching Song Yadong and explains why Song's upcoming matchup with Sean O'Malley at UFC 324 could be the perfect moment for the best version of Song to emerge. Beyond the bantamweight title picture, Faber lays out how a win over “Suga” could mark a turning point for Song on a global level — and the start of his rise as a true national icon.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 welcome a pair of veterans gearing up for key matchups as the UFC schedule ramps up in early 2026.Featherweight Arnold Allen joins the show to talk about how he spent 2025 rebuilding his body and earning his black belt from the coach who first introduced him to MMA. Set to fight for the first time in nearly 18 months, Allen discusses his high-stakes matchup with Jean Silva on the main card of UFC 324.Later, light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby stops by to discuss his second UFC run, life at FactoryX, and preparing for the long journey from Colorado to Sydney for his upcoming fight with Jimmy Crute at UFC 325. Jacoby sheds light on his kickboxing days and how sharing a card with teammate Cody Brundage is huge for the both of them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

Ade Oladipo & Gareth A Davies are back and the pair of them are looking ahead to a what we can expect to see from the world of boxing over the next 12 months!Tyson Fury has announced his intention to return to the sport so who will he face? We discuss his potential opponents and if we could see him fight AJ later this yearWe also discuss if it's going to be a big year for Conor Benn whon is expected to campaign back at a more natural weight class, could a super fight with Ryan Garcia be in the pipeline for himAnd what impact will the Saudi and TKO backed Zuffa boxing make when it is launched later this year and will it prove to be a big disruptor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boxing world is in absolute turmoil and Ringside Reporter breaks down everything you need to know. We recap DAZN MVP's latest card featuring Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez, as Serrano continues her dominance, plus Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm in a major crossover moment that has fans divided. Then we dive into the most controversial boxing news of the week: ·      

For the final episode of UFC Unfiltered in 2025, Jim Norton and Matt Serra put a bow on the year that was and look ahead to what 2026 might hold.The guys open the show by revisiting their 2025 predictions, breaking down how the season played out after a razor-thin race in their season-long picks competition. Matt finished ahead on total points, while Jim led in correctly predicted winners — setting the stage for plenty of friendly back-and-forth.From there, Jim and Matt hand out eight end-of-year awards, including four official #UFCHonors categories that fans can begin voting on December 27, along with four Unfiltered-only awards the guys add in their own annual tradition. They debate the biggest fights, knockouts, submissions, comebacks, and breakout performances of 2025 — while giving special shine to standout runs that defined the year.The conversation then shifts to the future as the guys roll out their UFC holiday wish list for 2026, discussing everything from potential superfights and divisional clarity to fighters poised for massive breakout years.Jim and Matt wrap things up by calling their shots for 2026, predicting which fighters — including possible first-time champions — could be wearing gold by this time next year, and whether the very top of the women's divisions could see major shakeups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode #360: Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring is professional boxer and a former WBO super featherweight world champion. Jamel is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has compiled a professional boxing record of 24-5 with 12 knockouts, including victories over Carl Frampton and Lamont Roach. Jamel is currently signed to BKFC and is scheduled to make his debut on January 17, 2026, on DAZN. Follow Jamel on social media @JamelHerring. CONNECT WITH US: All Show Links

With Jim Norton out, Ray Longo steps in alongside Matt Serra for a fresh episode of UFC Unfiltered, featuring women's flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth.Coming off back-to-back wins to finish 2025 undefeated, Horth talks about transitioning into MMA later than most, her athletic roots, and how early amateur fights against Loopy Godinez turned into a close friendship and training partnership. She also opens up about life in Canada and her love for cold plunges in the lakes and rivers near her home.Matt and Ray then wrap things up by unpacking UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape, giving their thoughts on Manel Kape's first-round knockout and whether it was enough to punch his ticket to a flyweight title shot against Joshua Van with Alexandre Pantoja sidelined.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode #359: This week, the team discusses the WBC stripping Terence Crawford, Errol Spence's recent comments on the WBC-Crawford situation, History of fighter's issues with Sanctioning bodies, Reaction to the Draw decision between Pitbull Cruz & Lamont Roach Jr., Shabaz Masoud's win over Peter McGrail, O'Shaquie Foster's win over Stephen Fulton, Zuffa Boxing announces first official event for January 2026, Jake Paul signs Caroline DuBois, and more. CONNECT WITH US:YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@thelastroundboxingpodcast

With Matt Serra out for the day, Jim is joined by Mr. Reliable himself — Din Thomas — for an episode that opens with lightweight Chris Duncan checking in just days after his impressive first-round anaconda choke of Terrance McKinney at UFC 323. Duncan talks about surviving the early storm, leveling up since moving full-time to American Top Team, and why he believes 2026 is the year he finally breaks into the Top 15.From there, Jim and Din dive into one of the wildest stats of the year: 10 of the UFC's 11 active champions have been crowned in just the past eight months. The guys give their thoughts on a chaotic UFC 323 card — including two new champions, major shakeups across multiple divisions, and whether the next wave of contenders is arriving faster than anyone expected.The show wraps with unbeaten middleweight prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik, who joins fresh off his standing guillotine finish on Saturday. Mansur discusses the obsessive tape study that fuels him, the positive energy he carries inside and outside the cage, daily training sessions with Sean Strickland at Xtreme Couture, and why he's pushing for a quick turnaround to keep his momentum rolling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every trial tells a story — but what happens when the storyteller becomes the judge? The honorable Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II speaks with Anora Wang and Jeny Maier on his remarkable journey from public defender to federal judge, lessons on persuasion, fairness, and the fine art of trial craft, and what it really means to keep score in the pursuit of justice. Along the way, we'll talk about competition on the field and in the courtroom, the evolving role of lawyers in upholding trust in the judiciary, and how the legal profession can help protect the judiciary from rising threats. With special guest: Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II, United States District Court for the District of Nevada Related Links: Le et al v. Zuffa, LLC, No. 2:2015cv01045 - Document 839 (D. Nev. 2023) Hosted by: Anora Wang, Arnold & Porter and Jeny Maier, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider

Jim and Matt open the show with lightweight finisher Jalin Turner, who joins ahead of his return against Edson Barboza at UFC 323. Turner explains how training with Ian Machado Garry and reconnecting with his faith pulled him out of a brief retirement, helping him rediscover balance, purpose, and confidence. He also discusses studying the sport differently, and what he expects when he steps in with a tricky veteran striker like Barboza.The guys then shift into their UFC 323 predictions, breaking down a stacked card — from Merab Dvalishvili's push for a historic fourth title defense of the year to Pantoja vs. Van, Moreno vs. Taira and more!Later, former light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz checks in to talk about making one more run at 205, how he views the danger posed by surging finisher Bogdan Guskov, and what “Legendary Polish Power” looks like in this stage of his career.Finally, Jim and Matt close out the episode with deeper analysis on some of the remaining UFC 323 matchups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, and the boys wrap up week 13 of the NFL as AQ gives his biggest takeaway's, and his top five offensive lines of the week as we go In the Trenches, while Darius Butler goes through the best and worst defensive back play of the week in Everything DB. Also joining the progrum is Texans Ring of Honor member, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt to break down week 13 of the NFL season, gets in on the early signing day chaos, and looks ahead to this weekend's slate. Next, President of the WWE and member of the TKO board of directors, Nick Khan joins the show to chat about the revival of the Ali act in the boxing world, Zuffa boxing and why this is such a big deal, and more. Later, On3/Rivals recruiting and transfer portal reporter Hayes Fawcett joins the show to chat about early signing day, and which teams have made the biggest statement. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ's fourth title defense of 2025.Weidman shares what he expects from Merab's continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match up in next year's interim lightweight title fight — the first numbered event of the new Paramount deal.Then, Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood joins the show to talk about life inside one of the busiest gyms in the sport. Wood breaks down Merab's one-of-a-kind approach to fight week and explains whether he foresees anything different in the champ's rematch with a resurgent Petr Yan in this Saturday's UFC 323 headliner.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the sport — including watching fights live with a pen and paper to stay sharp on evolving MMA trends.The guys then unpack all the biggest storylines from UFC Qatar, where Matt takes a well-earned victory lap after going 2–0 in his picks — correctly calling Arman Tsarukyan's arm-triangle finish and Volkan Oezdemir's stoppage win.Later, women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko joins the show to discuss balancing her pursuit of all-time greatness with her creative “side quests,” from acting roles to drawing on her degree in film direction. With several options in front of her, Valentina reveals she's keeping a close eye on a potential trilogy with Amanda Nunes — especially now that the Lioness has expressed interest in meeting her again, this time at 125 pounds.Finally, in the wake of Ian Machado Garry's statement decision win, which capped off two straight weeks of top-flight welterweight action, Jim and Matt close the show by debating which 170-pound contender has earned the next shot at Islam Makhachev's welterweight title.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt kick off today's episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day job as a safety professional.With Ethyn's call wrapped, Jim and Matt turn their attention to this weekend's UFC Qatar event — a Fight Night so stacked with ranked talent that they can't believe it isn't a pay-per-view. And with their head-to-head prediction battle coming down to the wire, the guys go fight-by-fight and make their picks for this absolutely loaded card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today's UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko's flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday's card.They're then joined by Johnny Walker, who hops on the show to talk fatherhood, his recent knockout win in China, and where he fits in the suddenly chaotic light heavyweight picture.After Johnny's interview wraps, Jim and Matt take a deep dive into Makhachev's future at welterweight — debating where Ilia Topuria stands among contenders vying for the first crack at the newest double champion's 170-pound UFC crown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated rise.Matt and The Schmo then dive deep into UFC 322 — breaking down Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira and every fight thereafter on the PPV main card. The duo debate who's primed for their big “Schmo-ment” on Saturday and who may keep their “Schmo-mentum” rolling in the night's two championship bouts.Finally, Tracy Cortez joins the show to preview her high-stakes rematch with Erin Blanchfield. The #8 flyweight contender reflects on what she remembers from her razor-thin win over Blanchfield years ago before unpacking how a victory at Madison Square Garden could vault her into the title mix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese.First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness for whoever comes next — whether that be Tatiana Suarez or Zhang Weili after Saturday's co-main vs. Valentina Shevchenko.Then, Zachary Reese calls in just days after his wild short-notice victory in Las Vegas. The Texas native breaks down how the fight came together, how sparring five rounds with Sean Strickland boosted his confidence, and what he plans to do with his $50K bonus.Plus, Jim and Matt react to this past weekend's APEX card headlined by Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday's episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX.Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fighting alongside his brother Ismael, and how he's balancing patience and hunger in pursuit of a Top 10 ranking.Then, Christian Leroy Duncan stops by to preview his main card bout against Marco Tulio. The British middleweight uses his Unfiltered debut to discuss how the end of his collegiate basketball career sparked his MMA journey. As Matt asks CLD about the influence of ex-UFC fighter Mark Weir on his life, Duncan shifts the camera towards his longtime coach to catch up with Matt.Don't miss as Jim and Matt make their picks for this weekend's card!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who've both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks.On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, and break down what's next as he looks to heal up from a leg injury sustained in his fight.Then, lightweight Quillan Salkilld stays up late in his native Perth, Australia to talk about his scintillating head kick knockout that instantly went viral as a leading contender for KO of the year. The Australian prospect reflects on taking the fight vs. Nasrat Haqparast on short notice and how he went from playing the UFC video game to putting himself in one.Plus, Jim and Matt dish their thoughts on this past weekend's fights, with room for a chat on where Steve Garcia fits in among the featherweight division's best after a statement performance in the main event.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday's main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia.The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment of his career.Then, Jeremiah Wells stops by ahead of his first fight in nearly 20 months to talk about his comeback, training alongside Sean Brady at Marquez MMA, and how he approaches watching film before his matchup with Themba Gorimbo.Plus, Jim and Matt each make a few picks from this weekend's card as they look to create some separation in their hotly contested prediction battle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.