Barnhill Brothers MMA

Two brothers that LIVE and LOVE the sport of MMA giving you in depth analysis, predictions, recaps and live commentary! 

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Episodes

2 hours ago

🥊 Protect yourself when you train with the best gear in combat sports: https://www.diamondmma.com/barnhillIn this episode, we recap a massive weekend across the combat sports world. We break down UFC Macau, including Song Yadong's win over Deiveson Figueiredo, Kai Asakura's statement performance, and what comes next for several key contenders. We also discuss the biggest moments from RAF 9, including Gable Steveson's dominant RAF debut, Merab Dvalishvili's appearance, and Arman Tsarukyan continuing to build momentum as one of the hottest names in combat sports. Plus, we react to Darren Till's successful BKFC debut, his callout of Mike Perry, and O'Shaquie Foster's impressive title defense against Raymond Ford in Houston before discussing whether a showdown with Shakur Stevenson should be next.

4 days ago

🥊 Protect yourself when you train with the best gear in combat sports: https://www.diamondmma.com/barnhill👊🏻 In this episode, we take a deep dive into the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane as they battle for the interim heavyweight championship. We break down how this matchup could play out across striking, grappling, and key intangibles, examining the stylistic clash between Gane’s elite movement and range control and Pereira’s devastating power and world-class striking arsenal. From game plans and tactical adjustments to the factors that could ultimately decide the fight, we explore what each man needs to do to leave with the interim heavyweight title.

Monday May 25, 2026

In this episode we break down the controversial ending to Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven and explain why many fans believe Rico got completely screwed by the stoppage and scorecards. We also discuss Alex Pereira’s new heavyweight sparring footage ahead of his fight with Ciryl Gane, Tom Aspinall’s injury recovery timeline and possible return date, Scott Coker launching a new MMA promotion, and the chaos surrounding Johnny Manziel, Bob Menery, Ray J, and the Brand Risk fights. From high-level heavyweight analysis to absolute internet madness, this episode covers it all.

Friday May 22, 2026

👊🏻 In this episode we break down Ilia Topuria’s potential superfight with Ryan Garcia, Carlos Prates calling for a future clash with Topuria at 170, and the growing rumors surrounding DDP vs Kamaru Usman. We also discuss Magomed Ankalaev vs Khalil Rountree, Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk, and Colby Covington officially announcing his retirement from MMA.

Monday May 18, 2026

👊🏻 In this episode we break down the biggest MMA stories from the weekend, including Conor McGregor officially returning to face Max Holloway at UFC 329, the fallout from MVP’s Netflix MMA event, and whether the promotion delivered or completely missed the mark. We also recap UFC Fight Night: Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa, discuss standout performances from Arnold Allen and Doo Ho Choi, and talk about what could be next for several fighters coming out of the weekend.

Wednesday May 13, 2026

👊🏻 In this episode, we discuss Khamzat Chimaev’s sudden change of plans after UFC 328, why he now wants a Sean Strickland rematch instead of moving to 205, and whether the UFC should actually book the fight. We also break down the growing talk around Islam Makhachev potentially chasing triple champ status, preview the upcoming Netflix MMA card featuring Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, Nate Diaz, and Mike Perry, and give our predictions for Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa.

Monday May 11, 2026

👊🏻 In this episode, we recap all the biggest moments from UFC 328, including Sean Strickland shocking the world and reclaiming the middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev. We break down the technical side of the matchup, discuss what’s next for both fighters, and react to the respect shown between them after the final bell. We also cover Joshua Van’s war with Tatsuro Taira for the flyweight title, Sean Brady’s dominant grappling performance against Joaquin Buckley, Alexander Volkov’s close win over Waldo Cortes-Acosta, Yaroslav Amosov’s continued rise at welterweight, and all the biggest storylines coming out of an unforgettable night at UFC 328.

Tuesday May 05, 2026

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down and predict the full UFC 328 main card, starting with a veteran showdown between King Green and Jeremy Stephens, before diving into high-stakes matchups like Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley and the heavyweight clash between Alexander Volkov and Waldo Cortes-Acosta. We also preview the co-main event featuring Houston’s own Joshua Van as he takes on rising star Tatsuro Taira for the flyweight title, and close things out with our official predictions for the main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, plus a quick recap of our deeper dive into that fight.

Sunday May 03, 2026

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down Carlos Prates’ dominant performance over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth and what it means for the welterweight division moving forward. We also debate whether Prates could jump the line and fight Islam Makhachev for the belt instead of Ian Garry, recap Quillan Salkilld’s impressive win over Beneil Dariush, discuss Steve Erceg’s performance against Tim Elliott, and look at where fighters like JDM and Tai Tuivasa go from here. Plus, we touch on a big weekend in boxing, including David Benavidez’s statement win and the technical masterclass between Inoue and Nakatani.

Thursday Apr 30, 2026

🥊 Protect yourself when you train with the best gear in combat sports: https://www.diamondmma.com/barnhill👊🏻 In this episode, we take a deep dive into the UFC 328 main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, breaking down how this matchup could play out across striking, grappling, and key intangibles. From stylistic clashes to potential game plans on both sides, we explore what each fighter needs to do to win and where the fight could ultimately be decided, and wrap it up with our predictions.

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