Best Brian Hooper Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 402 - Will Best Ball Survive Real Time Assistance Tools? w/ Brian Hooper 59:46

2d ago59:46

59:46

Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $1,000 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek Davis Mattek is joined by Brian Hooper to discuss a wide array of very online topics GET 10% OFF RUN THE SIMS W/ CODE "ENDGAME": www.runthesims.com Davis Mattek and Connor Allen do a complete round …

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Sleeping on Dricus du Plessis in Khamzat Chimaev fight? PFL woes continue, more | The Craic 1:18:25

2h ago1:18:25

1:18:25

On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. After a brief tangent discussing Petesy’s dream journal, the fellas dive into the biggest storylines surrounding Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis — most notably, whether Du Plessis is being slept on yet again as an underdog (8:29). From there, the…

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Competition with Claire Hooper and Lehmo 44:26

4h ago44:26

44:26

If you like this podcast - and I'm assuming you do, because why else would you be here - then there is a very strong chance that you will love the ABC tv program "Claire Hooper's House of Games" This is not a paid endorsement of the show, I just think it's a delightful thing to watch every weeknight at 6.30 - or at any time on ABC iView! The eponym…

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Is Islam Makhachev the lightweight GOAT? Ilia Topuria sounds off again, UFC Vegas 106 preview | The Boys in the Back 2:05:18

1d ago2:05:18

2:05:18

The Boys in the Back begin the show by breaking down the various cases for MMA's lightweight GOAT, including where Islam Makhachev falls in that conversation after vacating his title (01:40). Then, they discuss the ongoing war of words between Makhachev and Ilia Topuria (32:31), before looking ahead to this weekend's UFC Vegas 106 (49:36). Finally,…

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Yadier Del Valle, Julian Erosa, unpacking UFC 317 announcement 57:18

2d ago57:18

57:18

Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters slated for action at this Saturday’s UFC APEX card. They kick off the show reacting to the just-announced, stacked UFC 317 lineup. Next, Cuban featherweight Yadier Del Valle drops in to share how watching old UFC VHS tapes in Cuba inspired his martial arts journey. He talks about earning his UFC shot on Dana …

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Darren Till, Valentina Shevchenko, Benoit Saint Denis, Arjan Bhullar and MMA super manager Tim Simpson in studio, On the Nose 4:33:27

2d ago4:33:27

4:33:27

Ariel Helwani kicks off the the show by reacting to the news that Patchy Mix has been released by the PFL (01:44). Valentina Shevchenko calls in after her UFC flyweight title defense against Manon Fiorot and talks training at Tristar gym, making a bet with Fiorot, a superfight with current strawweight champion Zhang Weili, Chael Sonnen’s problem wi…

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FTM 771: UNDERRATED '85 with Brian Saur 1:46:58

2d ago1:46:58

1:46:58

Patrick is joined again by Brian Saur (Pure Cinema, Just the Discs) to discuss 10 1985 titles they think need more love.By fthismovie.com

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Breaking News Reaction: Islam Makhachev vacates, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus du Plessis announced 50:27

3d ago50:27

50:27

On this special breaking news edition of the show, Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back react to Dana White's announcements (01:15), including, Islam Makhachev vacating his lightweight title in order for Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira to compete for undispiuted gold at UFC 317 (08:33). After discussing White's comments that Jon Jones vs. Tom A…

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Ariel x Ade, episode 26: Manny Pacquiao is coming back?! MVP signs more big names; Plus, Viddal Riley & Anthony Cacace join the show 1:13:47

3d ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo get things started by reacting to the announcement of 46-year-old Manny Pacquiao’s risky return against Mario Barrios and debate how he got the title shot (02:41). Then, Viddal Riley joins the show after his breakout win over Cheavon Clarke to win the British Cruiserweight title and talks being KSI’s trainer, nerves le…

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Jack Della Maddalena & Bill Haney in studio, Vitor Belfort, Mike Malott, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Ariel blasts Jon Jones 2:57:08

3d ago2:57:08

2:57:08

Ariel Helwani kicks off a loaded show with Bill Haney, father and coach of boxing champion Devin Haney, who joins Ariel in studio and defends his son’s victory in Time Square over Jose Ramirez, slams Ryan Garcia for his loss and excuses, and talks Benn-Eubank Jr., the negative press after Devin's fight, the state of Devin’s rematch against Garcia, …

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Aiemann Zahabi, Reinier de Ridder, UFC 315 recap w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 46:19

4d ago46:19

46:19

With UFC 315 in the books, Jim Norton is joined by by guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites Aiemann Zahabi and Reinier de Ridder on as guest callers. Up first is Zahabi — who calls in just days removed from his impressive unanimous decision win over legend Jose Aldo in Montreal. Aiemann shares how the last…

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ETR'S CONTROVERSIAL NEW BEST BALL TOOL (Ep 337) 1:13:03

4d ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Adam Levitan and Taylor Caby join Bric & Pete for an Emergency LOLz to discuss the reaction to ETR's new best ball tool. 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bric's Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📼 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Draft Caddy (thedraftcaddy.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👕 ⁠⁠⁠⁠LOLz Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Endgame Syndicate⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Deposit Kingdom discord #lolz channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎮 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bric's Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bric's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠⁠S…

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Sean Brady, Hulk Hogan & Eric Bischoff, Aiemann Zahabi, Paul Hughes, UFC 315 aftermath, news & notes 3:41:58

4d ago3:41:58

3:41:58

Ariel Helwani and the Boys in the Back start with a breakdown of UFC 315 and the aftermath of Jack Della Maddalena’s huge title fight win over Belal Muhammad, PFL Belfast, and more news from around the sport (07:03). Sean Brady calls in to talk about the welterweight division after JDM’s win, Belal’s confusing strategy, a possible fight with Ian Ma…

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UFC 315 Post-Fight Show: Jack Della Maddalena dethrones Belal Muhammad, Islam Makhachev reacts, International Fight Week news 1:00:46

6d ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall recap UFC 315, starting with new UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena dethroning Belal Muhammad (04:06) and the immediate reaction from Islam Makhachev (11:01), who hopes to challenge for that title. After talking about the main event scorecards (18:00), the duo transitions to the co-main event (24:55), …

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Massive UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo's weight struggles, more | The Craic 1:19:19

7d ago1:19:19

1:19:19

Petesy Carroll is joined by familiar faces Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to talk all things UFC 315. The lads kick off the show by breaking down the fallout from Jose Aldo’s weight struggles, including how it could impact his chances against Aiemann Zahabi (3:02). After debating whether the tail end of Aldo’s career is being mishandled, Petesy s…

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Nom de Pun with Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies 42:18

7d ago42:18

42:18

Nicole da Silva and Gareth Davies are both currently performing in a double bill of plays by the Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter. “The Lover” and “The Dumb Waiter” are on at the Ensemble theatre in Kirribilli in Sydney right now, playing Tuesday to Sunday until the 7th of June. Gareth has been a guest on the quiz several times before, but this is Nico…

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HOW A.I. COULD RESHAPE FANTASY CONTENT (Ep 336) 1:05:16

7d ago1:05:16

1:05:16

Bric & Pete discuss the new pope, how artificial intelligence is going to reshape fantasy and sports betting content, and how parlays have increased the hold for sports betting companies. 🐦 ⁠⁠⁠Bric's Twitter⁠⁠⁠ 📼 ⁠⁠⁠Draft Caddy (thedraftcaddy.com)⁠⁠⁠ 👕 ⁠⁠⁠LOLz Merch⁠⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠⁠Endgame Syndicate⁠⁠⁠ 🔴 ⁠⁠⁠Join the Deposit Kingdom discord #lolz channel⁠⁠⁠…

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UFC 315 preview, PFL Paris off, Montel Jackson joins, Fight Feasts Des Moines | The Boys in the Back 2:43:52

8d ago2:43:52

2:43:52

The Boys in the Back have returned from Des Moines to preview UFC 315, but first, they touch on recent social media posts by Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev (01:53) and the PFL canceling its upcoming Paris event (04:26). Next, they dive into the UFC 315 main event (23:12), co-main event (36:18) and the rest of the card (41:50), before making thei…

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Navajo Stirling, Jasmine Jasudavicius, UFC 315 picks 51:50

9d ago51:50

51:50

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get you ready for UFC with a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s card joining the show. First up is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, making his UFC Unfiltered debut. Stirling shares how his journey from warehouse work to the UFC took shape, and what it’s been like sharpening his game at City Kickbox…

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Sean "X-Pac" Waltman, Brian Stann, David Loiseau, UFC 315 preview 3:03:02

9d ago3:03:02

3:03:02

Ariel Helwani starts the show with some UFC and PFL breaking news, and the Boys in the Back join to answer your On the Nose Questions (04:39). Retired UFC fighter, veteran, and former FOX commentator Brian Stann checks in to discuss his move from broadcaster to CEO. He reminisces about fighting on Memorial Day weekend, his start in MMA, potentially…

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FTM 770: THE YEAR SO FAR (2025) 1:08:55

9d ago1:08:55

1:08:55

As the summer movie begins, Patrick and JB check in on 2025.By fthismovie.com

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Ep. 401 - The Internet Was A Mistake w/ Brian Hooper 1:28:03

10d ago1:28:03

1:28:03

Draft for $1,500,000 on UnderDog Fantasy & Get A $1,000 Deposit Bonus With A FREE Pick 'Em Bonus Entry: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-davis-mattek Davis Mattek is joined by Brian Hooper to discuss a wide array of very online topics GET 10% OFF RUN THE SIMS W/ CODE "ENDGAME": www.runthesims.com Davis Mattek and Connor Allen do a complete round …

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Ariel x Ade, episode 25: Conor Benn blasts 'drama queen' Chris Eubank Jr., says rematch is set for September; Plus, weekend review, Inoue saves the day 1:10:44

10d ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo are joined by Conor Benn for a conversation about his thrilling bout against Chris Eubank Jr. and his feelings on the rivalry now that the dust has settled. Then, he reacts to the Times Square boxing card and teases the Eubank Jr. rematch for September (03:02). The duo discusses the Times Square show and the disappoint…

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Bo Nickal breaks silence, Julianna Peña squashes beef with Ariel, NBA's Larry O'Brien Trophy stops by, Leigh Wood, Kevin O'Connor 2:41:12

10d ago2:41:12

2:41:12

Ariel Helwani and the crew kick things off by discussing Islam Makhachev’s next fight and some big team news (05:49). Leigh Wood, the pride of Nottingham, calls in ahead of his homecoming fight against streaking IBO super featherweight champion Anthony Cacace on Saturday to discuss his return to the ring, Premier League drama, life after fighting, …

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Cory Sandhagen, Yair Rodriguez, UFC Des Moines recap 51:32

11d ago51:32

51:32

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off a Monday full of fight talk with bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen and featherweight standout Yair Rodriguez. First up, Sandhagen joins the show just days removed from his dominant second-round TKO over Deiveson Figueiredo. He breaks down his performance, shares what clic…

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Alexander Volkanovski, Cory Sandhagen, Daniel Rodriguez, Sam Alvey, massive weekend reaction, more 4:31:55

11d ago4:31:55

4:31:55

Ariel is joined by the Boys in the Back, fresh off their trip to Des Moines, to unpack the huge weekend in combat sports, including Cory Sandhagen’s big win, Bo Nickal’s shocking loss, the underwhelming Times Square card, Canelo’s victory and next fight against Terence Crawford under TKO Boxing, Naoya Inoue’s scary performance, and more (06:15). Co…

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Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Machado Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, more | The Craic 1:01:21

14d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines. They kick things off by discussing Ilia Topuria, who’s set to fight at UFC 317 on June 28 — but who’s his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria’s most exciting matchup (03:58). O…

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Shared Narrative with Onjuli Datta and Mikaella Clements 44:57

14d ago44:57

44:57

Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta are a married couple who write novels together! Their first novel “The View Was Exhausting” is a rom-com about an A-List Hollywood actress and a millionaire’s son using their fabricated romance to control the narrative, and was named by Vogue magazine as a “perfect summer read”. Their new book is an entirely diffe…

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A PROPOSAL FOR SPORTS BETTING APPS (Ep 335) 1:13:16

14d ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Bric & Pete hit on the Tom Dwan meltdown and a story about a sports bettor who the casinos won't pay out before welcoming writer Isaac Rose-Berman from How Gambling Works to discuss his recent proposal for sports betting apps. 🐦 ⁠⁠Bric's Twitter⁠⁠ 📼 ⁠⁠Draft Caddy (thedraftcaddy.com)⁠⁠ 👕 ⁠⁠LOLz Merch⁠⁠ 🧠 ⁠⁠Endgame Syndicate⁠⁠ 🔴 ⁠⁠Join the Deposit Ki…

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UFC Des Moines preview, Tom Aspinall's next move, Malcolm Wellmaker joins | The Boys in the Back 2:55:25

15d ago2:55:25

2:55:25

The Boys in the Back kick things off with a conversation about Tom Aspinall’s record-breaking tenure as UFC interim heavyweight champion and tackle Jon Jones' looming absence (01:56). Malcolm Wellmaker, fresh off his bonus-winning KO in Kansas City, joins to discuss making his UFC debut, quitting his job, future plans, and a potential slot on the u…

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Previewing UFC Des Moines w/ Miesha Tate, Bo Nickal & Forrest Griffin 1:15:59

16d ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Miesha Tate and Bo Nickal drop in for a stacked Wednesday edition of UFC Unfiltered — with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin joining midway through to take the reins on Bo’s interview. Miesha opens up about what it's like balancing motherhood with life in the Octagon during her second UFC stint after stepping away from the sport for nearly five yea…

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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Rampage Jackson, Eddie Hall, Patrice Evra, On The Nose, more 4:01:28

16d ago4:01:28

4:01:28

Two-time WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin joins the show to discuss going from athlete to interviewer, his Hall of Fame match against Bret Hart, Logan Paul’s WrestleMania 41 offer, his opinion on the state of the business, John Cena’s heel turn, and reflects on his most memorable career moments (15:43). French football legend and former …

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FTM 769: FRIGHT NIGHT (1985) 1:39:16

16d ago1:39:16

1:39:16

Patrick is joined by Leo Brady (amovieguy.com) are welcomed to Fright Night. For real.By fthismovie.com

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Ariel x Ade, episode 24: Eubank-Benn fallout, Times Square preview, Canelo, Inoue, more 1:13:02

17d ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo start this stacked show by reacting to Chris Eubank Jr.’s massive win over Conor Benn (01:22) and Eubank Sr.’s shocking arrival at the event (04:52). Then, they debate the possibility of a rematch as Ade voices some concerns (16:03). They break down Friday's card in Times Square (28:41), headlined by the return of Ryan…

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Ryan Garcia, Eddie Hearn in studio, Jeff Molina breaks silence on betting scandal 2:43:38

17d ago2:43:38

2:43:38

Ariel Helwani and the gang kick off the show with the latest news and notes in combat, including Tom Aspinall’s tenure as longest reigning interim champion (6:33). Ryan Garcia checks in ahead of his return to the ring against Rolando 'Rolly' Romero on Friday to talk about the changes he’s made, fighting in Times Square, rematching Devin Haney in Oc…

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Chris Gutierrez, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Kansas City recap 42:26

18d ago42:26

42:26

On today’s episode of UFC Unfilfered, Jim and Matt are joined by two victorious bantamweights with very different but equally compelling stories. When Gutierrez hops on, Matt heaps praise on the veteran’s poised jiu-jitsu in in this past Saturday’s split decision win over John Castaneda in Kansas City. Having fought through a broken hand, Chris out…

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Georges St-Pierre, Dustin Poirier, Ian Machado Garry, Randy Brown, Eubank-Benn reaction, NFL Draft stories, weekend news 3:42:47

18d ago3:42:47

3:42:47

Ariel Helwani starts the show with a deep dive into his life-changing experience announcing a draft pick for the Buffalo Bills, before the Boys join in to react to UFC Kansas City and Ian Machado Garry's win (04:36). Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre — Ariel’s MMA GOAT and Canadian legend — discusses his new hot sauce company, the UFC’s return to Montreal, …

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Exclusive Paul Hughes sit-down, UFC Kansas City, Cage Warriors Dublin & more | The Craic 1:30:12

21d ago1:30:12

1:30:12

Petesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sitdown interview with rising Irish star Paul Hughes (06:17). Hughes kicks things off by sharing how it feels to headline his homecoming fight at the SSE Arena in Belfast. He and Petesy take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Paul’s roots in the…

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Jentacular with Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold 48:22

21d ago48:22

48:22

Both Toby Schmitz and Luke Arnold are actors who have recently turned their storytelling talents into actual stories in actual books! Toby's debut novel "The Empress Murders" is described as both a razor-sharp, mind-bendingly clever whodunnit and an excoriating look at the excesses of the British Empire, just as the sun is beginning to set on it. A…

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Weekend Mega Preview: UFC Kansas City, Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn, more | The Boys in the Back 2:50:13

22d ago2:50:13

2:50:13

The Boys in the Back begins with a conversation about Dricus du Plessis teasing fight news (04:16), before jumping into a comprehensive preview of Ian Machado Garry vs. Carlos Prates and the rest of UFC Kansas City (23:44). Next, they break down all angles of the highly-anticipated grudge match between Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn (1:04:56). The…

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BBMVI PAYOUTS & THE FUTURE OF BEST BALL (Ep 334) 1:07:57

22d ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Bric & Pete discuss the NFL Draft, Best Ball Mania VI and the future of best ball, and a controversy on the peer-to-peer sports betting site ProphetX. 🐦 ⁠Bric's Twitter⁠ 📼 ⁠Draft Caddy (thedraftcaddy.com)⁠ 👕 ⁠LOLz Merch⁠ 🧠 ⁠Endgame Syndicate⁠ 🔴 ⁠Join the Deposit Kingdom discord #lolz channel⁠ 🎮 ⁠Bric's Twitch⁠ 💻 ⁠Bric's Website⁠ 🔴 ⁠Subscribe to Bri…

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Nicolas Dalby, director Gavin O’Connor, Matt Schnell 1:21:14

23d ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Jim and Matt are back with a stacked midweek episode featuring two UFC vets and one of Hollywood’s finest behind the camera. First up, Danish welterweight Nicolas Dalby makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to reflect on his razor-thin split decision loss, the secret to staying fight-ready at 40, and his thoughts heading into a striker’s showdown with Ran…

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Caio Borralho, Tai Tuivasa, Joe Hendry, Sam Alvey, Ben Shalom, plus major announcement with Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins 4:04:11

23d ago4:04:11

4:04:11

Ariel and the Boys break down the latest Ilia Topuria title fight news, what’s next for lightweight’s biggest stars, preview the massive weekend in combat sports, and answer your burning On The Nose questions (18:24). Dion Dawkins — Buffalo Bills babyface, Pro Bowl tackle, and combat sports fan — joins the show to talk WrestleMania 41, his potentia…

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