Best Zuffa Podcasts (2025)

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TNA’s deal with AMC | The Politics Behind Tanahashi vs. Okada | Pollock & Thurston 1:08:43

3h ago1:08:43

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston welcome Trish Speirs to discuss her excellent feature on the booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match and TNA’s new media rights deal with AMC. Topics this week include: TNA inks multi-year deal with AMC The booking of Hiroshi Tanahashi’s retirement match WWE Raw falls outside the global top ten on Netflix M…

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Ep 329: UFC 323 Preview - The Last ESPN PPV. UFC Looks To Start 2026 With A Bang. 1:08:25

1d ago1:08:25

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Episode 329: We preview the last UFC PPV on ESPN, UFC 323 this weekend. UFC plans to start 2026 with a bang on Paramount+. All the latest news. Hit up the show: X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA Email: [email protected] After Hours Podcast Network

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

1d ago44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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Turki Alalshikh PULLS THE PLUG?! Jake Paul HUMILIATED? Whittaker Backlash! 1:05:22

33m ago1:05:22

1:05:22

Welcome to Ringside Reporter, the show the boxing world can't stop talking about. Tonight's episode is packed with chaos, backlash, and shockwaves hitting the sport from every direction. DAZN FIRESTORM:⚡ Ben Whittaker vs. Benjamin Gavazi — Fans ERUPT online! Is Whittaker's showboating becoming a problem? Did he cross the line? We break down why thi…

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Big Data + Panel Wreaks Havoc on WWE & AEW | Pollock & Thurston 1:18:19

7d ago1:18:19

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston unpack the effect Big Data + Panel is having on the professional wrestling industry, and a blistering response from CW on the new methodology. Topics this week include: Big Data + Panel reporting by Brandon Thurston, including CW’s response Comparisons using the old and new methods for WWE & AEW Significant updates…

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Ep 328: UFC Fight Night Recap. A Look Ahead To 2026. Latest News. 1:13:20

8d ago1:13:20

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Episode 328: Arman Tsarukyan rolls through Dan Hooker and Ian Machado Garry takes care of Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night. What's next for them? We look ahead to expected big announcements for 2026. Plus, all the latest news. Hit up the show: X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA Email: mmaafterhours@gma…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

10d ago1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Did Haney silence his haters or raise more questions? Benavidez stops Yarde and is going to Cruiserweight to challenge Zurdo Ramirez. Is AJ diminishing his legacy by fighting Jake Paul? Canelo wants to ... 1:18:33

43m ago1:18:33

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BENAVIDEZ DESTROYS YARDE? Haney SHOCKER! AJ vs Jake Paul SIGNED! Canelo–Crawford 2 59:36

5d ago59:36

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Welcome to Ringside Reporter Live, the internet's most trusted source for boxing news, analysis & real talk. Tonight we dive into the stacked DAZN fight card featuring: • David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde • Devin Haney vs Brian Norman • Bam Rodriguez vs Fernando Martinez • Sam Noakes vs Abdullah Mason We cover punch stats, live reactions, scorecards…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

14d ago42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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John Cena at MSG | Tony Khan speaks with Ariel Helwani | Pollock & Thurston 1:15:01

7d ago1:15:01

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston react to Tony Khan’s sit-down chat with Ariel Helwani, TKO’s big week at Madison Square Garden, a “Stunner” of a group chat, and the WON Hall of Fame class. Topics this week include: Tony Khan returns to the Ariel Helwani Show TKO runs UFC 322 & John Cena’s Final Raw at MSG ESPN and YouTube reach an agreement Lates…

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Ep 327: UFC 322 Recap - Islam Makhachev Wins Welterweight Title. Shevchenko Takes Down Weili. UFC Fight Night Preview. 1:14:30

15d ago1:14:30

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Episode 327: UFC 322 Islam Makhachev defeats JDM to win the Welterweight tite. Valentina Shevchenko takes down Zhang Weili. A preview of this weekend's Fight Night in Qatar. All the latest news. Hit up the show: X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA Email: [email protected]…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

16d ago58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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The Benn's finally get a victory over the Eubank's! Will there be a trilogy? Bernie Da Boxer, Timothy Bradley, and Bob Arum expose the truth about Devin Haney fanboys. Cayden & Complex place bets on Haney ... 1:28:34

14d ago1:28:34

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Eubank Jr. DESTROYS Benn, AJ vs Jake Paul BOMBSHELL | Boots vs Ortiz? Parker Cocaine Test! 1:03:44

11d ago1:03:44

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Tonight on Ringside Reporter, we break down a massive DAZN card featuring Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn in a high-stakes middleweight showdown. We also cover Jack Catterall vs. Ekow Essuman and Adam Azim vs. Kurt Scoby, recapping all the action, results, and controversy from the entire event. In the news, we've got huge stories shaking up the box…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

21d ago1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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WWE Teams with MLSE in Toronto | TKO Q3 Earnings & TNA Bound for Glory | Pollock & Thurston 1:14:09

21d ago1:14:09

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover WWE’s announcement with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, TKO’s Q3 earnings report, and how TNA Bound for Glory performed. Topics this week include: WWE and MLSE announce long-term partnership TKO’s Q3 Earnings Results Mark Shapiro comments on Fox’s performance with UFC TNA Bound for Glory’s gate and tickets…

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Ep 326: UFC 322 Preview With Two Titles On The Line. All The Latest News 1:16:45

22d ago1:16:45

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Episode 326: We take a look back at UFC Fight Night and a look ahead to UFC 322 with Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev & Women’s Flyweight Champ Valentina Shevchenko taking on Zhang Weili. Hit up the show: X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA Email: [email protected]…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

23d ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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Is Vergil's win impressive or was Lubin washed? Is Vergil vs Boots Really Next? Who's confidence is more convincing, Haney's or Norman's? Shakur & Teofimo done deal. Both beat Haney! Shields announces ... 1:44:01

15d ago1:44:01

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Vergil Ortiz Destroys Lubin! Jake Paul vs Tank CANCELLED | Teofimo–Shakur Signed | Huge DAZN Shake-Up 1:08:03

22d ago1:08:03

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On this week's episode of Ringside Reporter, we break down a loaded DAZN card headlined by Vergil Ortiz vs. Erickson Lubin, along with Darius Fulghum vs. David Stevens, Amari Jones vs. Shady Gamhour, and Joshua Edwards vs. Zeno Vooris. We evaluate the key performances, technical takeaways, and what these results mean for each fighter's trajectory. …

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

28d ago39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Hall of Fame Ballots Revealed | TKO Q3 Preview | Pollock & Thurston 1:22:15

28d ago1:22:15

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John Pollock and Brandon Thurston share their Observer Hall of Fame ballots and debate who should be inducted this year. Plus: TKO prepares for its third-quarter earnings, analysis of AEW’s past quarter, Wrestle Kingdom 20 ticket update & a betting scandal rocks the UFC. Topics this week include: TKO to report Q3 earnings AEW’s past quarter perform…

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Ep 325: UFC Fight Night Recap. Gambling Probe. Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis is Off. Latest News. 1:11:37

29d ago1:11:37

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Episode 325: Steve Garcia gets a statement win at UFC Fight Night. Questionable officiating. Gambling probe. Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis is canceled and more. Hit up the show: X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA Email: [email protected] After Hours Podcast Network

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Jake Paul looking for replace after new DV allegations were filed against Tank. Was Zach Parker robbed? Ryan Garcia vs Mario Barrios next? WBO set to order Wardley vs Itama, who wins? Is Wardley's victory ... 2:17:33

2d ago2:17:33

2:17:33

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

30d ago48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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Tank Davis Under Fire! Jake Paul, Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 & All the Latest Boxing Chaos 1:00:36

25d ago1:00:36

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Gervonta "Tank" Davis is in serious trouble and Jake Paul is circling! 🚨A new lawsuit could shake up Tank's career, while Jake and Ryan Garcia look to seize the spotlight. Plus, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao 2 is actually happening?! 😱 Gervonta "Tank" Davis is making headlines again — this time for all the wrong reasons. A new domestic violence civil sui…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

1M ago51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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Ep 324: UFC 321 Ends With An Eye-Poke. New Strawweight Champ Crowned. Latest News. 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

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Episode 324: An eye-poke ends UFC 321 main event early. Should UFC run back Aspinall vs. Gane? Mackenzie Dern wins the women's Strawweight Championship. All the latest news. Hit up the show: X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMA Email: [email protected]…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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