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Sterling’s DOMINANT Win + Islam’s Next Fight & JDM vs Prates Picks

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down Aljamain Sterling’s dominant win over Youssef Zalal and what it means for his path back to a title shot. We also discuss the latest buzz around Islam Makhachev’s next opponent, how the division could shake out, and Arman Tsarukyan stepping in as the backup fighter for the upcoming UFC White House card. Plus, we give our picks and a quick breakdown for this weekend’s main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates.

Arman Goes Viral vs Faber | RAF Signs Khamzat | Malott Delivers + Much More

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down Arman Tsarukyan going viral against Urijah Faber at RAF, what’s next for Arman, and what Khamzat Chimaev signing with RAF means for the future of the promotion.We also recap UFC Winnipeg, including Mike Malott’s big win, Gilbert Burns retiring after a legendary career, and Charles Jourdain continuing to make noise at bantamweight.Plus, we preview and predict Youssef Zalal vs Aljamain Sterling, and we close things out by discussing Dana White hinting at Conor McGregor’s return, Paddy Pimblett, and Ilia Topuria’s possible move to 170.

Ulberg Fires Back at Prochazka | Costa’s Plan vs Chimaev | Merab on Ilia vs Arman

🥊 Protect yourself when you train with the best gear in combat sports: https://www.diamondmma.com/barnhill👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the growing drama between Carlos Ulberg and Jiri Prochazka after Ulberg fired back at Jiri’s “samurai” comments and post-fight narrative. Was it respect… or something else?We also dive into Paulo Costa claiming he has a plan to beat Khamzat Chimaev, and whether there’s actually anything there, or if it’s just classic Costa stirring the pot. Plus, Costa claims Josh Hokit owes him $100K after UFC 327.Plus, Merab Dvalishvili gives his thoughts on a potential fight between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan, and whether Arman has any real path to victory in that matchup.We wrap things up with our prediction for the UFC Canada main event between Gilbert Burns and Mike Malott, a classic veteran vs prospect matchup.

UFC 327 Reaction: What Happened & What’s Next?

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down and react to everything that went down at UFC 327, including the bizarre main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg, Ulberg capturing the belt, and what could be next for the light heavyweight division.We also dive into Paulo Costa’s breakout performance at 205, the fight of the year contender between Curtis Blaydes and Josh Hokit, and all the biggest moments from UFC 327.We close with our thoughts on Tyson Fury’s win over Arslanbek Makhmudov and whether a fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua is actually next.

UFC 327 Main Card Breakdown & Picks

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down and predict the full UFC 327 main card, including Cub Swanson vs. Nate Landwehr, Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker, Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit, Paulo Costa vs. Azamat Murzakanov, and the main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. Top to bottom, this card is stacked! Let’s get into it.

Prochazka vs Ulberg Breakdown & Predictions | UFC 327

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the UFC 327 main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg as they battle for the vacant light heavyweight title. This is a true clash of styles, chaos vs precision, and we dive deep into every layer of this matchup.We analyze the striking dynamics between Jiri’s wild, unorthodox offense and Ulberg’s clean, technical kickboxing, including who has the edge in power, defense, and shot selection. We also discuss how each fighter handles pressure, entries, and high-level exchanges.From there, we get into the grappling side of things, whether it will even play a factor, and how Jiri’s opportunistic ground game could impact the fight if it hits the mat.We also break down the intangibles: experience in big fights, durability, fight IQ, cardio, and how each fighter responds under pressure in championship rounds.Finally, we give our full predictions for how this fight plays out and who leaves UFC 327 as the new light heavyweight champion.

Ilia’s Cryptic Message, Conor’s Return & Arman’s Next Fight Announced

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down Ilia Topuria’s latest cryptic message and what it could mean for his next move as he continues his rise toward becoming one of the biggest stars in the sport. We also dive into the latest surrounding Conor McGregor’s return, including potential opponents and why the UFC may be setting him up in a way that could shake up the entire welterweight division. Plus, we discuss Arman Tsarukyan’s next move with his upcoming matchup against Urijah Faber at RAF, what it means for his trajectory, and the bigger opportunities that could be coming next. We wrap things up with a full breakdown and prediction for this weekend’s main event between Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan, including keys to victory and how we see the fight playing out.

Is It Over for Adesanya? UFC Seattle + Arman Tsarukyan & RAF Recap

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down Israel Adesanya vs Joe Pyfer from UFC Seattle and ask the big question: Is it over for Izzy? We dive into Pyfer’s massive win, what it means for the middleweight division, and what could be next for both fighters. We also react to Alexa Grasso’s brutal finish over Maycee Barber and where she stands moving forward, plus discuss whether it ranks among the best KOs in women’s MMA history. We touch on Michael Chiesa’s emotional retirement win, give our thoughts on UFC Seattle as a whole, and then shift into Arman Tsarukyan’s dominant RAF performance, his rise in and out of the octagon, and why a fight with Ilia Topuria might be the biggest matchup the UFC can make right now.

MVP Card Announced | Conor McGregor’s Next Fight & Much More

👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the fully announced MVP Netflix MMA card and what it means moving forward for promotions outside the UFC. We also discuss whether MVP should already be putting belts on the line, the latest updates on Conor McGregor’s return and potential opponents like Jorge Masvidal, and the chaos surrounding RAF with matchups involving Arman Tsarukyan, Dillon Danis, and Colby Covington. Plus, we react to Alexander Volkanovski calling for true merit-based matchmaking and what it means for the featherweight division moving forward.

Adesanya vs Pyfer Breakdown & Predictions

👊🏻 In this episode, we’re breaking down a fascinating middleweight matchup between Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer, a clash between one of the most accomplished strikers of this era and one of the division’s most dangerous rising finishers.As always, we’re covering the striking, grappling, and intangibles before giving our final predictions.