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Breaking Down Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong | UFC 324

🔥 Use Code "Barnhill" for 50% Your First Month https://fightsignal.com👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong with a full analytical deep dive — covering striking at range, close-distance and clinch exchanges, cage work, grappling paths to victory, key intangibles, and what this fight means for future title implications at 135. We study past performances, common opponents, stylistic tendencies, and strategic adjustments before giving our early predictions.

UFC Best of 2025 | 2026 Champion Predictions

🎁 We’re wrapping up an unforgettable year in MMA with the Barnhill Brothers’ full Best of UFC 2025 breakdown, covering the biggest moments, fighter of the year, fight of the year, division of the year, top knockout artist, submission ace, comeback fighter, and prospect of the year. We also look ahead to the future by predicting who will be holding UFC gold at the end of 2026 across every division!

Is Manel Kape Next for the Flyweight Title? | Kape Royval Recap

🔥 In this episode, we break down Manel Kape’s statement win over Brandon Royval and what it means for the flyweight division moving forward. We dive into the technical details of Kape’s performance, why his style presents a unique problem for Josh Van, and how the title picture could shake out while the division sorts itself out. From matchmaking scenarios and common opponents to the potential return of Muhammad Mokaev and the growing depth at 125 pounds, we look at where the flyweight division stands right now — and why a Van vs Kape matchup might be the most compelling fight to make next.

Conor Wants Islam, Khamzat’s Next Move, Arman Wants BMF + Much More

In this episode, we break down Conor McGregor’s comments about a potential return and whether a fight with Islam Makhachev is even realistic in today’s UFC landscape. We also dive into Arman Tsarukyan’s frustration with the 155 title picture and his surprising interest in the BMF belt, followed by a discussion on what’s next for Khamzat Chimaev and how his future could impact multiple divisions. Plus, we examine the latest Francis Ngannou rumors and whether a return to the UFC is possible, and close things out with a full breakdown of the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua matchup and what’s really at stake for boxing.

UFC 323 Recap & What’s Next for Yan & Van? + Royval vs Kape Picks

We’re back with a loaded recap of UFC 323, starting with Petr Yan’s incredible championship performance against Merab Dvalishvili — how Yan shut down the takedowns, dominated the striking, and reestablished himself as one of the best bantamweights on the planet. Then we dive into Joshua Van’s wild and unfortunate title-winning moment over Alexandre Pantoja, what it means for his rise at 125, and what’s next for both of the UFC’s newest champs as their divisions shift around them. From there, we break down the rest of UFC 323’s main card and how those results shake up the rankings and also give our breakdown and predictions for this weekend’s UFC Fight Night main event: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape.

UFC 323 Breakdown & Picks

🏆 UFC 323 is here, and we’re breaking down/predicting the biggest fights on the card!First up, we dive into Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2 for the Bantamweight title. Can Yan make the right adjustments and get his revenge in the rematch, or will Merab’s relentless pressure drown him again?Then we take a close look at Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van, as Houston’s own young phenom steps into his first title shot. Does Van’s power and pace shock the world, or does Pantoja’s championship experience prove too much?Lastly, we discuss Henry Cejudo vs Peyton Talbott, a matchup raising eyebrows across the MMA world. Is this really the way Cejudo wants to end his career, and can Talbott seize the biggest opportunity of his career?

Austin Trout Talks Conor McGregor, BKFC Title Fight, Paul vs Joshua & Much More...

👊🏻 Guys, Austin ‘No Doubt’ Trout is back in the studio! In this episode, we get into his upcoming rematch with Luis Palomino on December 5th at BKFC 85: Hollywood, the possibility of a massive Conor McGregor vs. Platinum Mike Perry super fight, his thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua, and much more. 👀 When, Where & How to Watch: 📅 December 5, 2025 — 6:00 PM CST📍 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino — Hollywood, FL📺 Watch live on DAZN

Did Tsarukyan & Garry Earn Their UFC Title Shots

🇶🇦 We’re back with a stacked recap of UFC Qatar, breaking down Arman Tsarukyan’s dominant win over Dan Hooker, Ian Garry’s standout performance against Belal Muhammad, whether either man did enough to earn a title shot against Ilia Topuria or Islam Makhachev, how the UFC Paramount deal could derail their chances for now, and wrapping it up with our speculation on what the first UFC Paramount numbered card main event might be.

UFC Qatar Breakdown & Picks

🔥 We’re back with a massive midweek episode breaking down everything you need to know about UFC Qatar! From title-shot implications to sleeper fights you can’t afford to miss, we're going deep on the main event, co-main event, and one of the most exciting prospect matchups in the entire Bantamweight division.We kick things off with Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker, breaking down why Arman is the heavy favorite on paper, what makes Hooker dangerous in the intangibles, and the exact scenarios that could lead to either man getting the finish. We talk striking accuracy, control time, durability, and how this matchup could determine who gets closer to an eventual shot at Ilia Topuria.Next, we shift to the co-main event: Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry. We examine why this fight feels like a No. 1 contender audition for Garry, whether Belal can impose his wrestling-heavy style in a three-rounder, and what happens if this turns into a long-range striking match. We also compare Garry’s growth since the Shavkat fight to Belal’s experience at the highest level.Then we address the big question: Is Arman overlooking Dan Hooker? After Tsarukyan said he could beat Hooker and come right back in January for a title fight, we discuss whether that mindset is confidence… or a dangerous mistake.From there, we take a quick detour into a hot topic in MMA: Is Islam Makhachev actually a boring fighter? Spoiler — the numbers don’t lie, and the finish rate speaks for itself.To close out the show, we break down what we believe could be the people’s main event: Bekzat Almakhan vs Aleksandre Topuria. With both men having only a handful of UFC fights and both being elite blue-chip prospects, we talk striking styles, grappling threats, durability, and why this matchup might steal the entire card.

Islam Makhachev Exposes JDM | UFC 322 Recap & Breakdown

🔥 UFC 322 delivered from start to finish, and we’re breaking down everything that went down inside the Octagon! We open with Islam Makhachev’s flawless performance over Jack Della Maddalena, what this win means for the welterweight division, who could be next for the new welterweight champion, and whether it’s time to start considering Islam the GOAT.Before jumping to the co main event, we take a look at the chaos at 170, including Michael Morales’ huge win over Sean Brady and Carlos Prates’ vicious knockout of Leon Edwards, and how both performances shake up the welterweight title picture moving forward.From there, we move into the co main event: Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili. We break down Valentina’s incredible showing, discuss whether she’s officially the GWOAT, explore her possible next opponents, and look at whether Zhang should stay at 125 or return to reclaim her belt at 115.Next, we cover Benoit Saint Denis vs Beneil Dariush. Not much to dissect, but we discuss BSD’s brutal 16 second KO, why it might be time for Dariush to retire, and whether BSD is next in line for a title shot or needs one more big win.To wrap things up, we debate the best knockout of UFC 322 and talk about how Dillon Danis may have just ruined any chance of ever fighting in the UFC.