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Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry? + McGregor's White House Announcement

In this episode, we break down the growing chatter around a potential Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry matchup and how that could line up perfectly (if Islam wins) for a mega fight between Islam and Ilia. We also dive into Kamaru Usman’s goal of becoming a two-division champion and how realistic that path is at both 170 and 185. Plus, we cover Conor McGregor’s White House announcement, possible opponent scenarios for the UFC White House card, and give our first thoughts on the debut Netflix MMA event featuring Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano.🎯 Get Your Free Picks for UFC Houston: Promo Code "Barnhill" https://www.winible.com/checkout/1363223394291568749?pid=1363223394304151662&a=B1FDFC&c=BARNHILL

Strickland vs Hernandez Breakdown & Predictions | UFC Houston

🔥 Use Code "Barnhill" for 50% Off Your First Month https://fightsignal.com 👊🏻 In this episode, we're breaking down & giving predictions for the UFC Houston middleweight main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez.We start on the feet, analyzing Strickland’s pace, jab, pressure, and defensive style versus Hernandez’s movement, accuracy, and ability to use striking to set up his grappling.Then we get into the grappling. Will Fluffy’s pressure, takedowns, and ground control be too much, or will Strickland’s takedown defense and defensive wrestling hold up?Finally, we talk intangibles: momentum vs experience, strength of schedule, durability, gas tanks, and what this fight means for the middleweight title picture before giving our final predictions.

Is Topuria Headlining the UFC White House Card? & Much More

In this episode, we break down the latest developments surrounding the proposed UFC White House card and what Ilia Topuria’s potential return means for the lightweight division. We discuss possible main event scenarios, backup plans, and how the lightweight picture could shake out. We also dive into why Usman Nurmagomedov belongs in the UFC, what’s next for Khamzat Chimaev at 185 (and possibly 205), whether Ilia vs. Islam is realistically doable, our Gable Steveson heavyweight hot take, and Andrei Arlovski’s incredible BKFC title win 20 years after his UFC championship run.

Bautista vs Oliveira Immediate Recap LIVESTREAM

This is an immediate post-fight livestream recap of UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira.We break down the full main card, share initial reactions, and discuss what could be next for the winners and losers coming out of the event.

Derrick Lewis’ Coach Talks UFC White House, BMF Belt, Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan & Much More!

⬇️ Kru Bob's Instructionals ⬇️👊🏻 Introduction to Striking for MMA: https://dynamicstriking.com/products/the-ultimate-introduction-to-striking-for-mma-by-bob-perez?_pos=1&_sid=375ebf4c4&_ss=r👊🏻 MMA Pad Holding Blueprint: https://dynamicstriking.com/products/mma-pad-holding-blueprint-by-coach-bob-perez?_pos=1&_sid=375ebf4c4&_ss=r👊🏻 In this episode, we’re joined by Kru Bob Perez, longtime coach of Derrick Lewis, for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with Lewis’ latest fight, injury questions, and what could be next — including the real possibility of him appearing on the UFC White House card.From there, we move into UFC Houston, breaking down fighters Kru Bob has worked with on the card, stylistic matchups, and what he’s seeing from the gym level heading into fight week. The discussion naturally opens up into coaching philosophy, preparation, and the realities of managing fighters at the highest level of the sport.We also dive deep into the technical and mental side of MMA — from why hard sparring and gym wars can do more harm than good, to why fans often underestimate what it takes just to make it to the UFC. Kru Bob shares insight on what separates elite fighters, why Merab Dvalishvili is built different, and how small technical details often decide fights.On the matchup side, we break down Strickland vs Hernandez, the psychology of the BMF fight between Holloway and Oliveira, and why Ilia Topuria is so hard to stop. We close by discussing Topuria vs Pereira, Topuria vs Tsarukyan, why Ilia vs Islam depends entirely on weight class, and how the lightweight picture could shape the next few years.This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at MMA from a coach’s perspective — equal parts technical, philosophical, and real.

UFC 325 Recap: Volkanovski vs Lopes & What’s Next

🔥 Use Code “Barnhill” for 50% Off Your First Month https://fightsignal.com👊🏻 In this episode, we break down UFC 325 from top to bottom, starting with Alexander Volkanovski’s championship performance and what it says about legacy, meritocracy, and the future of the featherweight division.We dive into why Diego Lopes wasn’t quite ready for the moment, what Volk’s next title defense should look like, and why the division may finally be headed for a proper reshuffle. From there, we get into Benoît Saint-Denis’ dominant win over Dan Hooker, his bold callout of Arman Tsarukyan, and how the lightweight title picture is quietly turning into a four-man tournament.We also break down Mauricio Ruffy’s standout performance against Rafael Fiziev, the technical striking details that made the difference, and the implications of his Conor McGregor callout. Finally, we wrap things up with the heavyweight crossroads of Tai Tuivasa, Taliesin Teixeira’s game plan, and why Quillan Salkilld is quickly becoming a real problem at 155.

UFC 325 Main Card Predictions & Breakdown

🔥 Use Code "Barnhill" for 50% Off Your First Month https://fightsignal.com👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the entire UFC 325 main card from bottom to top, giving fight-by-fight analysis, stylistic matchups, keys to victory, and final predictions.From rising prospects like Quillan Salkilld to heavyweight questions around Tai Tuivasa, a striker’s dream matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Mauricio Ruffy, a crossroads fight for Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis, and the UFC Featherweight Championship rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. We cover it all!

UFC 324 Recap: Gaethje vs Pimblett & What’s Next

🔥 Use Code "Barnhill" for 50% Off Your First Month https://fightsignal.com👊🏻 In this episode, we recap UFC 324 from top to bottom, breaking down the biggest performances, technical takeaways, controversial moments, & the ripple effects this card is going to have across multiple divisions.

Breaking Down Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy | UFC 325

🔥 Use Code "Barnhill" for 50% Off Your First Month 👊🏻 In this episode we break down one of the most intriguing striker-vs-striker matchups on UFC 325: Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy.We start on the feet, where this fight truly shines. We analyze Fiziev’s tight Muay Thai fundamentals, combination work, body kicks, and defensive discipline versus Ruffy’s unorthodox movement, range control, counter-striking, precision, and fight-ending creativity. This is a deep dive into classic structure versus chaos — and why range, stance switches, and timing could decide everything.Then we shift to the grappling, where Fiziev’s underrated wrestling, body-locks, trips, and late-round takedown IQ come into play. We discuss why grappling may be limited but highly impactful, how Fiziev has used takedowns to steal close rounds, and why Ruffy’s biggest challenge may be surviving clinch exchanges and body locks if distance collapses.Finally, we get into the intangibles: confidence, momentum, Fight IQ, durability, recent losses, strength of schedule, and the biggest X-factor of all — has Ruffy meaningfully closed the grappling gap since his loss to Benoît Saint Denis? We also discuss the Fighting Nerds’ momentum, preparation questions, and why this could be a pivotal fight for both men moving forward.

Breaking Down Volkanovski vs Lopes | UFC 325

🔥 Use Code "Barnhill" for 50% Off Your First Month https://fightsignal.com👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the UFC 325 main event rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes, diving deep into what changed since their first fight—and what has to change if Lopes wants a different result this time.We start on the feet, analyzing Volk’s jab, footwork, feints, and elite fight IQ versus Diego’s power, pressure, durability, and need to close distance more intelligently.Then we get into the grappling, where Lopes' ground-and-pound, scrambles, and submission threats could be his biggest weapon—if he can actually get Volkanovski there.Finally, we talk intangibles: championship experience vs hunger, durability concerns, chaos vs control, pressure, momentum, and why this might be the most dangerous version of Diego Lopes we’ve seen yet.