Barnhill Brothers MMA

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

Episodes

4 hours ago

49 min

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In this episode, we discuss Nassourdine Imavov's comments that strongly suggest he's next in line for a UFC middleweight title shot and what that could mean for Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev, and the rest of the division. We also break down the back-and-forth between Canelo Alvarez and Alex Pereira, discuss Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, take a closer look at rising UFC prospect Magomed "John Pork" Zaynukov, and wrap things up with our predictions for this weekend's UFC Abu Dhabi main event between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov.

4 days ago

50 min

In this episode, we recap UFC OKC, breaking down Dricus Du Plessis' dominant return against Kamaru Usman, what's next for the former champion, Christian Leroy Duncan's biggest UFC win yet, and Tommy McMillen's breakout performance. We also cover the biggest moments from RAF 11, including Colby Covington handing Arman Tsarukyan his first loss in the promotion and Ben Askren's emotional retirement following his remarkable comeback. Plus, we discuss what's next for Arman Tsarukyan's UFC career, the latest developments in the lightweight title picture, and several potential matchups following another action-packed weekend.

Jul 15, 2026

42 min

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Conor McGregor finally breaks his silence after UFC 329 as we discuss what's next for the former two-division champion. We also break down Khabib Nurmagomedov's comments on why Ian Garry could present Islam Makhachev with one of his toughest stylistic challenges, preview Arman Tsarukyan vs. Colby Covington in Real American Freestyle Wrestling, and give our final predictions for this weekend's UFC main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

Jul 12, 2026

1hr 8 min

UFC 329 delivered one of the most shocking main events in UFC history as Conor McGregor's long-awaited return ended almost immediately with a devastating knee injury. We break down what really happened, why we believe it was a freak accident rather than a pre-existing injury, and what's next for Conor. We also discuss Paddy Pimblett's dominant submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis, Max Holloway's display of class, the biggest bonus winners from the card, Gable Steveson's impressive UFC debut, Arman Tsarukyan's latest RAF victory, and much more from an unforgettable night of combat sports.

Jul 9, 2026

34 min

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👊🏻 UFC 329 is finally here, and we're breaking down every fight on the main card. We give our predictions for Terrance McKinney vs. King Green, Lone'er Kavanagh vs. Brandon Royval, Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista, Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis, and the highly anticipated main event rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. We discuss the biggest stylistic matchups, key paths to victory, potential upsets, and make our official picks for each main card fight.

Jul 5, 2026

39 min

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the UFC 329 co-main event between Benoit Saint-Denis and Paddy Pimblett from every angle. We analyze the striking, grappling, and intangibles to see where each fighter holds the advantage, discussing BSD's improvements since changing camps, Paddy's durability and power, the wrestling and submission dynamics, cardio concerns, and the key adjustments that could decide the fight. While we don't make our official picks until fight week, this deep dive lays out everything to watch for before these two lightweight contenders meet inside the Octagon.

Jul 1, 2026

41 min

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👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway at UFC 329. We analyze the matchup from every angle, including striking, grappling, and the key intangibles that could determine the outcome. From McGregor's power, precision, and five-year layoff to Holloway's relentless volume, durability, and recent setbacks, we discuss each fighter's paths to victory, how the stylistic battle may unfold, and the biggest questions surrounding one of the most intriguing fights in recent UFC history.

Jun 28, 2026

1hr 18 sec

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👊🏻 In this episode, we recap UFC Baku, breaking down Rafael Fiziev's statement win over Manuel Torres, his BMF title callout, and what's next for the lightweight contender. We also discuss the growing criticism surrounding Herb Dean after another controversial night of officiating, whether Ilia Topuria vs. Arman Tsarukyan is the fight to make next at 155 pounds, and Charles Oliveira revealing that he already has his next fight lined up. Plus, we recap standout performances from Shara Bullet, Asu Almabayev, Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Ben Whittaker, and more from another action-packed weekend in combat sports.

Jun 25, 2026

53 min

📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILLIn this episode, we break down Ian Garry's comments on his upcoming title fight with Islam Makhachev, including why he believes he's ready to become champion and his thoughts on the stacked welterweight division. We also discuss whether Alex Pereira vs. Josh Hokit is the right next fight, Diego Lopes' potential move to lightweight, the latest AI rankings, the biggest names removed from them, and Dustin Poirier's retirement struggles and what could come next for one of the sport's most beloved fighters.

Jun 21, 2026

58 min

🥊 Protect yourself when you train with the best gear in combat sports: https://www.diamondmma.com/barnhillIn this episode, we break down Manel Kape’s impressive victory over Kyoji Horiguchi and discuss whether he’s done enough to earn the next flyweight title shot. We also give our early thoughts on the newly announced middleweight showdown between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, analyze Justin Gaethje and Trevor Wittman’s appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience following Gaethje’s win over Ilia Topuria, and discuss the UFC’s upcoming AI-driven rankings system and what it could mean for fighters across the roster. Plus, we react to recent comments from Ronda Rousey and Jake Paul regarding Netflix MVP MMA and Freedom 250, and debate whether the new promotion can become a legitimate competitor in the MMA landscape.

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