Best MMA On Point Podcasts (2025)

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10 Losses That Were Actually Great For Fighter's Careers 15:56

3d ago15:56

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Losses in general, especially for a fighter where there is only one person to shoulder the ramifications, is well....BAD. But in some rare cases, that's actually NOT true. These losses were for many of these fighters actually one of the better things that ever happened to them. And not in the way that motivates them to become better in the future, …

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Kayfabe Critics: Hulk Hogan’s Legacy and SummerSlam 2025 Preview 1:12:48

7d ago1:12:48

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Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan return on Kayfabe Critics with a heavyweight episode that opens with a clear-eyed, layered discussion of Hulk Hogan’s passing and legacy, then pivots into a full preview of WWE SummerSlam 2025, the first ever two-night Premium Live Event from MetLife Stadium, with predictions, booking analysis, celebrity involv…

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SR Morning After LIVE - RdR BEATS Whittaker! Petr Yan & Sandler Top 5 - New York Ric + Oscar Willis 1:00:43

7d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Things are cooking after UFC Abu Dhabi and Oscar Willis and New York Eric Jackman are in the house the Morning After UFC Abu Dhabi! What's the future hold for RdR, Whittaker now? Plus we debate our Adam Sandler top 5! Use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.com for 15% AND FREE SHIPPING (Plus you're helping the show) Don't forget to join as a me…

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How The UFC’s Most Hated Fighter Became A Cult Hero 54:29

10d ago54:29

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At one point in time and it lasted for quite a while, Michael Bisping's was the UFC's most hated fighter. He was accused of cheating in fighters, being a jerk to the UFC's most beloved fighters and winning fights many didn't think he deserved. So how did he turn all this around? This is the story of Bisping's career from villain to fan favorite.…

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State of Boston Sports: Red Sox Trade Deadline Decisions, Celtics Rumors, Patriots Camp Buzz & Bruins Offseason Notes 49:22

12d ago49:22

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As the MLB season heats up and NFL training camps kick off, Missing the Point hosts Mike Marcangelo and Rayshawn Buchanan take you around the horn with a full rundown on all four major Boston sports teams. They open with the Boston Red Sox, exploring their biggest challenges heading into the MLB Trade Deadline. Should the Sox buy, sell, or stand pa…

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SR LIVE - Can Gane BEAT Aspinall? Did Pereira Make a Mistake? Whittaker/RdR w/ Mike Heck & Mike Bohn 57:39

13d ago57:39

57:39

Back a day later we got A LOT to discuss! New fights, what happens to the rest of the division, Aspinall/Gane, Ankalaev/Pereira 2, Merab/Sandhagen, Jiri/Khalil + Whittaker/RdR this weekend and more! Don't forget to hit that JOIN button for EXCLUSIVE content, shoutouts, priority Q's during these live shows, emoji's and more!…

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Paulo Costa on "Coward C**t" Khamzat Chimaev: "I'm Coming for You!”, Adesanya Rematch? RdR/Whittaker 21:17

13d ago21:17

21:17

Paulo Costa is back after a big win at UFC 318! Costa opens up on his mental struggles, the ups and downs, why he'll fight Khamzat regardless if it's in the octagon or in a car park, how he beats him, his message to Chimaev, RdR/Whittaker, DDP and more! Enjoy the show? Don't forget to like and subscribe! Also joining as a member really helps keep t…

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10 Times Hated Fighters Made You Respect Them 14:45

15d ago14:45

14:45

The thing about MMA that makes it such a great sport isn't simply the knockouts, submissions and great fights, it that it shows a deeper layer of humanity. Who is really still there when things get tough in a fight? Who is able to put on big time perfomances against starts and hype names? That's what this video is about. Those fights that showed th…

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THIS is the way a true legend retires. 8:29

17d ago8:29

8:29

Max Holloway absolutely showed out last night, defended that BMF championship and deserves all the credit in the world. For Dustin Poirier, he put on a vintage performance win or lose and retiring in a way that few still do, while fighting the best at the top of the division. Credit to the UFC for handling this one well, but of course it couldn't b…

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What If They Never Got Hurt? Rewriting Sports History by Healing Iconic Injuries 50:34

19d ago50:34

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If you could heal one injury in sports history, which would you choose—and how much would it change everything? In this episode of Missing the Point, hosts Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly dive headfirst into the biggest "what if" scenarios in professional sports: what happens when you undo the most devastating injuries of all time? From…

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These are the most effective punches in MMA and it’s a game changer. 26:49

20d ago26:49

26:49

Everyone sport has a high level of research behind it and while MMA has certainly picked up in recent decades, it's still so far behind team programs that have dedicated experts figuring out every little detail to improve the game. We sat down with Dr. Oliver Barley and his team who have actually found a brannd new meta for the sport and if as effe…

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Ben Askren is insanely inspiring. 9:29

26d ago9:29

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The title pretty much says it all. What's happened to him is absolutely terrible, but his ability to overcome and persevere alongside the backing of the community is nothing short of beautiful. Please consider donating to this man's fun and helping him and his family. Thanks to everyone who has supported already.…

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Conceive, Believe, Achieve - The Luke Rockhold Rollercoaster 33:35

1M ago33:35

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The man who ever from one of the most promising athletes this sport as ever seen to being viewed as one of the cockiness and most reviled characters and back against as a loved and respected talent. This is the story of one man's ups and downs in the UFC and beyond; the Luke Rockhold story.

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SR UFC 317 Morning After SPECIAL with Jimmy Smith & Kenny Florian- Does Topuria BEAT Islam? 1:02:12

1M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Here we go! It's a big UFC 317 Morning After Speical with Kenny Florian and Jimmy Smith! We reaction to all the big fights, talks Ilia Topuria/Paddy Pimblett, who can beat Ilia at 155? Can Topuria beat Islam at 170, Pantoja, Van, Beniel Dariush AND MORE! Become an SR Member for perks, shout outs during live shows, priority in questions being asked,…

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This is the scariest fighter in the UFC. 8:20

1M ago8:20

8:20

Who knocks out people the way Ilia Topuria does? That 3 fight win streak of KO'ing Volkanovski, Holloway and Oliveira will truly stand the test of time. We are witnessing legendary things happen. The question is, should Islam wait to go up to 170 now? Is Paddy Pimblett the right fight? Either way way, Ilia Topuria is the scariest fighter in the UFC…

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OKC Thunder Win NBA Title, Celtics Hit Reset, and the League Faces an Achilles Epidemic 56:40

1M ago56:40

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The NBA offseason just got a whole lot crazier. In this week’s episode of Missing the Point, Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly react to a whirlwind week in the NBA, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first-ever NBA Championship; a massive statement from a young, homegrown team that might be built to dominate for years. …

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10 Fighters That Were Stuck Being Second Best 14:00

1M ago14:00

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It's crazy witnessing what looks like a generational talent, evening going as far as becoming champion in a division, but even while still in their prime, another person who is somehow even more elite comes along. These are the stories of fighters like Max Holloway would destroyed literally everyone not names Alexander Volkanovski for years and yea…

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This Is The Most Disgraceful Retirement Of A UFC Champion Ever. 13:21

1M ago13:21

13:21

Jon Jones just retired on Saturday night in the most disapointing way any champion has ever walked away. GSP and Khabib retired in their primes, where most champions at least had an understandable collapse over many years due to aging out of their prime. Jones on the other hand decided to throw up a middle finger at the fans, the division, the spor…

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SR Morning After LIVE - Jon Jones Retires, NEW Criminal Charge, Aspinall/Pereira? UFC 317 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

With some big news dropping just last night, Jed Meshew and Jimmy Smith are back to breakdown with entire Jon Jones retirement, new criminal charges, what's next for Tom Aspinall, Today's Boxing presser, UFC Baku, UFC 317 and more! Don't forget to become an SR member for a bunch of perks and to keep the channel going! Download the Saily app and use…

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10 UFC/MMA Rules That Had The Exact Opposite Effect 27:36

1M ago27:36

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Some of these MMA/UFC rules are incredibly stupid, some of them are just poorly thought out despite the best of intentions. Either way literally every single regulation here was a massive fail and it meant the exact opposite of what was intended actually happened.

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WTF Jon Jones Just RETIRED?! Aspinall/Pereira NEXT? - REACTION w/ John Morgan! 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

John Morgan is back to give our immidiate reaction to Jon Jones retiring, what it means for his legacy, Tom Aspinall, who's next, did Dana White make a mistake and more! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at…

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Submission Radio LIVE - McGregor More Trouble, Movsar/Pico, Charles Overlooked? UFC 317 w/ Mike Heck & Sean Sheehan! 1:16:03

2M ago1:16:03

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Submission Radio LIVE is bck with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Sean Sheehan for all the latest MMA news, McGregor issues, Pico/Movsar official,UFC Baku, Jones Deadline, UFC 317 and much more! Enjoy Submission Radio and want to support the show? You can more become a member now! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://S…

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Red Sox Betray Fans with Devers Trade + Thunder Ready to End NBA Finals in Game 6 56:11

2M ago56:11

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The Boston Red Sox just traded away Rafael Devers, and the city is in shock. In this episode of Missing the Point, hosts Rayshawn Buchanan and Michael Marcangelo dive into one of the most controversial moves in recent MLB history: sending Devers to the San Francisco Giants. They break down why this deal feels like a salary dump, what it says about …

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The 10 Most Pointless UFC Title Shots Ever 14:03

2M ago14:03

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The UFC pushes fights on fans all the time and these are perfect examples of either pushing people to soon like in the case of Darren Till, too late like Stipe Miocic or even without money being a big benefit to booking them. Were fans really paying out for an immediate rematch for Sean O'Malley? Was Miocic bigger than Aspinall vs Jones? What was t…

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SR Morning After LIVE w/ Jose Youngs & Mike Bohn! - Can Usman BEAT Islam/JDM? What Happens to 170? 52:37

2M ago52:37

52:37

SR Morning After LIVE is BACK w/ Jose Youngs and Mike Bohn both jumping on to talk UFC ATL, Kamaru Usman being BACK, 170, what's next for Kamaru, can Usman beat Islam or JDM? Thug Rose and much, much more! Enjoy Submission Radio and want to support the show? You can more become a member by today! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission]…

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Pacers Stun Thunder: Tyrese Haliburton’s Rise, Rick Carlisle’s Coaching & NBA Finals 2025 Breakdown 47:19

2M ago47:19

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The 2025 NBA Finals have officially gone off-script — and the Indiana Pacers are the story of the postseason. In this episode of Missing the Point, Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly dive into how Indiana now holds a 2-1 series lead over the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder. We break down Tyrese Haliburton’s incredible rise as the unlikely face of the …

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & John Morgan - Usman/Buckley, Kamaru Title Shot? UFC 316 + More 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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Welcome back to Submission Radio LIVE where Jed Meshew and John Morgan join me to break down all of the latest MMA news as well as Kamaru Usman's return, the 170 division, UFC 316 aftermath, Jon Jones, Dana White promoting the boxing and more! Enjoy Submission Radio and want to support the show? You can more become a memember by hitting the join bu…

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Moments That Made the UFC Look Weak 18:42

2M ago18:42

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UFC may be the big dogs in combat sports, but things don't always go their way. In fact, their own athletes in the case of Jon Jones or Conor McGregor get one over on them frequently. Other organizations and people like Turki Alalshikh as well. These are the times the UFC had to bow to someone else.

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Submission Radio UFC 316 Morning After LIVE w/ Brett Okamoto & Oscar Willis! 58:41

2M ago58:41

58:41

Welcome to the Morning After UFC 316! Brett Okamoto and Oscar Willis join me to talk Merab's sub win over O'Malley, Kayla becoming champ, Kayla/Nunes, Patchy Mix losing, Dana White still not confirming Jones/Aspinall at the Press Conference, promoting the boxing, Buckley/Usman next weekend, 170 division and much more! Enjoy Submission Radio and wan…

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Is Merab Dvalishvili the 135 GOAT Now? 8:29

2M ago8:29

8:29

Merab Dvalishvili just put on a showcase performance against Sean O'Malley and frankly made it look quite easy. The question is, with such a dominant run already and of course, Joe Rogan making the declaration that Merab in fact is the GOAT on broadcast...Is Merab the best bantamweight of all time? What about Cruz, Dillashaw, Aljo?…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Chuck Mindenhall & TJ De Santis, UFC 316 SPECIAL 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

UFC 316 is almost upon us so a new Prime Time edition of SR Live is here! We give our final UFC 316 picks, preview Merab/Sean 2, Pena/Harrison, Patchy's UFC debut, react to Aspinall fighting someone else? Volk/Yair 2 mess and remember the MMA media legend Jordan Breen! Check out Chuck's tribute to Jordan here: https://www.themith.com/a-farewell-to.…

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Will ESPN Ruin Inside the NBA? Stephen A. Smith Debate, Knicks Fire Thibodeau 47:08

2M ago47:08

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On this episode of Missing the Point, Dave Clarke and Mike Marcangelo break down one of the biggest media shakeups in modern basketball: Inside the NBA is moving from TNT to ESPN. What does this mean for the most beloved sports show in TV history? Will ESPN let Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Kenny do their thing—or will they butcher the …

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UFC 316 PREVIEW: Can O'Malley Really Beat Merab? Kayla KILLING Herself w/ Weight Cut, Patchy Mix! 30:55

2M ago30:55

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Luke Thomas joins me to preview UFC 316! We talk Merab Dvalishvili/ Sean O'Malley 2, Julianna Peña/Kayla Harrison, Patchy Mix's debut, who's next for Merab and much more! Also make sure to subscribe to @LukeThomas and if you haven't yet sign up to one of the best Substacks in MMA: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Download the Saily app and use the cod…

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Submission Radio Morning After w/ New York Ric, Mike Bohn & Megan Olivi! - Maycee REACTION, UFC 316! 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Another big weekend comes and goes and it's time to see where we're all at the Morning After! New York Eric Jackman is in the house with Mike Bohn and Megan Olivi (jumping on at 7:20am, 5:20 NYC time) to react to main event being called off last night at the Apex, Gamrot and what's next, UFC 316, Merab, Julianna Pena, Kayla Harrison, new fights wit…

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10 Exact Moments We All Knew Fights Were Doomed 14:40

2M ago14:40

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Some bookings fall through and it catches you totally off guard. That's actually most instances, but sometimes, yeah there is an exact moment you can point to and sure enough, you knew that fight was never going to happen. So these are those precise moments UFC/MMA were never going to happen.

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Jed Meshew & Ben Fowlkes DEBUT - UFC 316 Meh? Jones Petition , Volk/Yair 2? 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

There's a few good men on the latest episode of Submission Radio LIVE as Jed Meshew and Ben Fowlkes join the show! We want the truth as we talk new TUF, UFC 316, Merab, Jon Jones pettitions, Volk/Yair 2 craziness and more! Plus prepare yourself as we reveal our Tom Cruise top 3's as well as a few of his worst movies! All that AND your questions? St…

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10 Crazy Things Fighters Tried To Gain An Advantage 13:40

2M ago13:40

13:40

Lucky rabbits foot, not changing certain articles of cloathing, stick to exact routines and things like this definitely exist in other sports than MMA, but the examples in this video are..... well unique. We're talking outright cheating to trying to cast spells and all manner of wackiness. These are craziest things people actually tried to give the…

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Submission Radio Morning After LIVE w/ Kenny Florian & Jimmy Smith! Movsar SCREWED! Topuria, Jones! 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Get situated after a big weekend with a new episode of Submission Radio Morning After where Kenny Florian and Jimmy Smith will try to make sense of Movsar getting screwed, Volk/Yair 2, Topuria dropping his coaches, Jon Jones in Thailand AND MORE! Plus throw in those questions! (Get the coffee, regerts and panadol as well cause we are gonna need it!…

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Celtics’ Collapse, Thunder's Rise & Conference Finals Drama | NBA Playoffs 2025 Reaction 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

On this week’s episode of Missing the Point, hosts Dave Clarke, Rayshawn Buchanan, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly deliver an unfiltered and in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. From the Western Conference Finals to the Celtics’ crushing playoff exit, we’re covering all the biggest headlines in professional basketball. We begin in the West, …

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Why The Rock Is Making A $40 Million Movie About Mark Kerr 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

There may never be a more incredible story that was depicted in the Smashing Machine documentary. Now that the Rock is making a $40 million movie based around Mark Kerr, it begs the question...why? Here is the real story.

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Mike Heck and Gareth A Davies! TKO Boxing Mess! Jones/Aspinall, Volk/Yair 2?! 56:24

3M ago56:24

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We areeeeee back with another episode of Submission Radio LIVE w/ Mike Heck and Gareth A Davies (making his debut!) Don't forget to drop those questions in the chat! Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at htt…

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10 Times Coaches & Their Fighters Bitterly Feuded 14:38

3M ago14:38

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Most MMA/UFC interviews are pretty standard and don't really say much. "Just give me whoever the UFC wants next." plagues this sport. Sometimes these post-fight interviews can be insanely more interesting than that. Whether it's hinting at retirement, sponsor beefs, or even petitioning governments, there is just so much here. Take a look!…

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How A Company Burned $150 MILLION On Team-Based MMA 30:26

3M ago30:26

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MMA is a really tough business to get into if you are wanted to compete with the UFC. At this stage, it nearly feels impossible. Back in 2006 when the International Fight League came along however, they developed a unique concept; team-based MMA. It was a bad idea. A really bad idea. The same was recently tried by the GFL and it's unlikely they wil…

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Luke Thomas - Topuria/Islam NEVER HAPPENING? JDM/Islam PREVIEW, Movsar Absolutely SCREWED?! 38:02

3M ago38:02

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Luke Thomas is BACK on Submission Radio! We react to all the big fight annoucements, talk JDM/Islam, DDP/Khamzat, Movsar having to fight again and much more! Don't forget to join Luke's awesome Substack: https://lthomas.substack.com/ Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.com/submission to get an exclusive 15% o…

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Submission Radio LIVE w/ Brian Campbell & Jed Meshew- Topuria/Charles, DDP/Khamzat, Islam or JDM? 1:06:44

3M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Things are heating up after Dana White's latest announcements and Brian Campbell and Jed Meshew are BACK on Submission Radio LIVE to react to all the biggest news, Ilia/Charles UFC 317, Islam vacating the belt, Islam/JDM, DDP/Khamzat, Patchy Mix coming to the UFC? + MORE Download the Saily app and use the code [submission] or go to https://Saily.co…

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The 10 Most Loaded Post-Fight UFC Interviews 14:54

3M ago14:54

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Most MMA/UFC interviews are pretty standard and don't really say much. "Just give me whoever the UFC wants next." plagues this sport. Sometimes these post-fight interviews can be insanely more interesting than that. Whether it's hinting at retirement, sponsor beefs, or even petitioning governments, there is just so much here. Take a look!…

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Celtics Collapse vs. Knicks: Tatum Injured, Boston’s Season on the Brink 32:16

3M ago32:16

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On this jam-packed episode of Missing the Point, hosts Dave Clarke and Rayshawn Buchanan deliver a passionate, in-depth instant reaction to the Boston Celtics’ crushing Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The 121-113 defeat at Madison Square Garden puts the Celtics down 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals—and the injur…

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SR Morning After LIVE w/ Brett Okamoto & Sean Sheeha- WHO WINS JDM or Islam? Belal Fumbled the Bag? Ilia/Charles? Aldo DESERVED BETTER! 46:02

3M ago46:02

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It's been a big UFC 315 night, now we settle in with Brett Okamoto and Seán Sheehan LIVE (and a bunch of coffee and regrets) to react to all the action, JDM's incredible performance, Belal not finding success, JDM and Islam, Ilia and Charles, what happens to 170, Jose Aldo deserving more! Don't forget to use code "SUBMISSION" at https://Manscaped.c…

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The Boring Champs Era Is Already Over (Never really existed) 8:15

3M ago8:15

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Welcome to the Machida... um I mean boring era, might as well have been the proclamation from many fans about the entertainment quality of the UFC champions. Didn't turn out to be quite true as perhaps the most 'boring' champ Belal Muhammad just put on an all-time classic title fight in his first defense with Jack Della Maddalena and the two managi…

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Are UFC Main Events Getting Worse? 12:59

3M ago12:59

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What in the world has been going on with UFC main events lately? There definitely appears to be an epidemic of awful fights headlining cards when you ask most fans or people in the sport, but is this even true? What determines the quality of an event even? Tommy Toe Hold digs in on this one to find out.…

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