In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekend’s UFC fights from Etihad Arena. They kick things off with the main event, where Reinier de Ridder made a statement against former champ Rob Whittaker (1:53), and discuss what’s next for RDR (10:00). Petr Yan gave Marcus McGhee a brutal welcome to the division’s top tier (14:17). Fan favorite Shara Magomedov battled through adversity against Canada’s Marc-André Barriault (21:50). Josh’s moment of the night: Steven Nguyen’s record-breaking six knockdowns in a single fight (28:38). Fares’ favorite highlight: 41-year-old Muslim Salikhov’s walk-off KO against Carlos Leal (34:53

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In today’s episode, Fares returns from Mexico (0:32) as the duo reunites to break down everything that went down in the combat sports world this past weekend.

They kick things off with UFC 318, where the BMF title was on the line. Max Holloway’s dominance at lightweight continues (5:14), followed by a look back at favorite Dustin Poirier moments (18:07). Paulo Costa returned looking as dominant as ever against Roman Dolidze (23:25), while the real fight of the night was Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez (28:58). Ige vs. Pitbull failed to deliver (39:34), but Michael Johnson opened the card with a shocking performance over Daniel Zellhuber (43:03).

Then it’s over to boxing, where Oleksandr Usyk remains the king of the heavyweights (57:26).

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In today’s episode, Fares and Josh share their thoughts on the upcoming UFC Atlanta card, headlined by Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley. Does Kamaru still have enough left to handle one of the next gen’s best in Buckley? (2:04) They also dive into the return of former flyweight champ Rose Namajunas as she welcomes Miranda Maverick into the top 10 (17:13), and whether Edmen Shahbazyan can stop the momentum of a streaking Andre Petroski (25:02). Another former champ, Cody Garbrandt, is back in action against Raoni Barcelos, who’s coming off the biggest win of his career (29:25). The pair close the show by highlighting the other fights they’re most excited to watch (35:17)

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In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to everything that went down in the combat sports world this past weekend. Starting with boxing, they cover Jai Opetaia’s dominant win (2:58), followed by breaking news as Vasyl Lomachenko announces his retirement (7:58).

Then it’s over to MMA, beginning with the latest in the Jon Jones saga (12:18).

The main course: UFC 316. Merab defends his title against Sean once again—has he cemented himself as the 135lb GOAT? (20:33). What’s next for "Suga" Sean O'Malley? (28:22). The Kayla Harrison era has officially begun (31:02). Joe Pyfer picks up a win (38:51). Mario Bautista gives Patchy Mix a brutal three-round welcome (43:36). Kevin Holland secures a submission victory (47:33). And could this be the knockout of the year? (52:17)

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In today’s episode, Fares and Josh react to last weekend’s UFC Apex card. With the main event falling through due to health issues, they start by addressing Erin Blanchfield's comments about Maycee Barber (0:53). The conversation then shifts to much more exciting territory as the UFC gears up for a stacked UFC 316 card in New Jersey. They begin with the main event, where Merab Dvalishvili looks to defend his title against rising superstar "Suga" Sean O'Malley (6:39).

In the co-main event, they debate whether it’s officially Kayla Harrison’s time or if Juliana Peña is still a major threat (21:20). Joe Pyfer, who’s been surrounded by controversy lately, returns to take on Kelvin Gastelum — and Fares doesn’t hold back about his personal beef with Pyfer (28:53). The guys also discuss the UFC debut of one of the world’s top bantamweights, Patchy Mix, as he faces #10-ranked Mario Bautista (34:11), and close out with a look at the clash between Kevin Holland and Vicente Luque (38:05).

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Fares and Josh break down the latest drama in the MMA world. They kick things off with a deep look at the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira matchup (2:19), then ask: Is Islam Makhachev too small for JDM and the welterweights? (7:36). They also unpack the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall saga and the viral 120K-signature petition that’s putting pressure on the UFC (12:58).

Later in the episode, they preview this weekend’s UFC Apex card (21:44), react to Dan Hooker’s wild $50K backyard brawls (30:34), and close the show with a hilarious pancake story you won’t want to miss (34:46)

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In today's epdisode, Fares and Josh recap last weekends stacked weekend in the combat sports world and previewed this weekends fights. Begining in the UFC, as Ian Garry put on a master performance against Carlos Prates(2:04). Then to this weekends fights from Iowa headlined by Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo(10:10). Bo Nickal in the co-main against a interesting test in Reinier De Ridder(14:16). Moving into boxing, firstly the pair share their mesmerizing thoughts on the Chris Eubank jr. vs Conor Benn spectacle that took place last weekend (17:42). Then to this weekends stacked 3 night of fights boxing weekend. Opening with Friday nights Card- Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (26:14), Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez (32:31), Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza jr (38:41). Then Canelo vs Skull Saturday night (47:00). Closing with, top P4P fighter Naoya Inoue takes on Ramon Cardenas (53:05).

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In today's episode, Fares and Josh react to the latest boxing news as Dmitry Bivol chooses to pursue a fight with Artur Beterbiev over David Benavidez. What does this mean for the division? (1:10)

Then it's on to this weekend’s UFC pay-per-view in Miami, Florida. At the top of the card, Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes for the vacant 145lb belt (6:24). In the co-main event, Michael Chandler looks to welcome Paddy Pimblett to the top 10 of the lightweight division (13:34).

Speaking of welcomes, Yair Rodriguez is set to greet Patricio "Pitbull" Freire in his UFC featherweight debut (16:48). Meanwhile, The Fighting Nerds' rising star, Jean Silva, faces off against veteran Bryce Mitchell (20:27).

We wrap up with our thoughts on the prelims and the rest of the card (28:39)

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