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Verbal Sparring is a weekly MMA podcast covering the biggest news, fight announcements, previews, and recaps from the world of mixed martial arts.Tune in every Monday and Friday for:• Reactions to the latest MMA news and fight announcements• Deep dives into upcoming UFC and PFL fight cards• Recaps and analysis of the most meaningful results from each event• Discussions on rankings, matchmaking, and the future of MMAWhether you’re a hardcore fight fan or just getting into the sport, Verbal Sparring is the place for passionate MMA discussion every week!
Unknown Host hosts Verbal Sparring MMA, a news show with 523 episodes published.
UFC 330 is here with two championship fights at the top of the card, and both could help define the future of their respective divisions. In the main event, Islam Makhachev makes the first defense of his welterweight cha
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return lasted just over a minute before a devastating knee injury brought the main event against Max Holloway to an abrupt end. What does this mean for McGregor's future, and where does
Conor McGregor is finally back. After nearly five years away from the Octagon following his devastating leg injury, McGregor returns to headline UFC 329 against former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a rematch 13
In this episode, I discuss the production, presentation, atmosphere, and historical significance of UFC Freedom 250 before diving into all seven fights on the card, the biggest takeaways, and what's next for the winners
UFC White House fight week has arrived, and what may be the most historic event in MMA history is finally here. In this episode, I break down the significance of the UFC holding an event at the White House before diving
On this episode of Verbal Sparring MMA, I recap UFC Vegas 118, headlined by Gabriel Bonfim's dominant unanimous decision victory over former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad. After shutting out Belal over five ro
On this episode of Verbal Sparring MMA, I preview UFC Vegas 118, headlined by a pivotal welterweight matchup between former champion Belal Muhammad and rising contender Gabriel Bonfim. Can Bonfim score the biggest win of
Conor McGregor is officially returning at UFC 329 for International Fight Week in a rematch against Max Holloway over a decade after their first meeting. In this episode, I break down the announcement of McGregor vs Holl
The MMA world may be entering a new era. In this episode, I discuss the first-ever MMA event to stream live on Netflix, headlined by the return of Ronda Rousey against Gina Carano in a historic matchup years in the makin
UFC 328 is one of the most loaded cards of the year, and in this full preview podcast I break down the biggest fights, storylines, title implications, and potential chaos across the entire event. In the main event, Khamz
The UFC heads to Winnipeg for the first time since 2017 with a welterweight main event as Gilbert Burns looks to defend his spot in the rankings against rising Canadian contender Mike Malott, who’s aiming to break into t
UFC 327 delivered one of the best cards of the year. Carlos Ulberg is the new light heavyweight champion after knocking out Jiri Prochazka in the main event, overcoming injury to secure the biggest win of his career. Pau
The UFC returns with one of the most stacked cards of the year as UFC 327 delivers a loaded lineup from top to bottom. In this episode, I break down the entire card, starting with the main event where Jiri Prochazka face
UFC Seattle delivered the best card of the year so far. In the main event, Joe Pyfer got the biggest win of his career by stopping the former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso pull
This weekend, the UFC heads to Seattle with what might be the best Fight Night card of the year. In the main event, former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to face rising contender Joe Pyfer in a huge matchu
In this episode, I preview UFC London, headlined by an undefeated featherweight clash between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Evloev enters the fight with a perfect 19-0 record and the #1 ranking in the featherweight di
UFC Vegas 114 delivered a major statement performance from Kevin Vallejos, who knocked out Josh Emmett in the main event and may now be entering the elite tier of the featherweight division. In this episode, I break down
In this episode of Verbal Sparring MMA, I recap the biggest moments from UFC 326, headlined by Charles Oliveira defeating Max Holloway to capture the BMF belt. I break down the fight, what the win means for Oliveira’s le
In this episode of Verbal Sparring MMA, I break down the entire UFC 326 lineup, starting with the main event and the legacy implications for both Holloway and Oliveira as they battle for the BMF belt and potential positi
In this episode, I break down UFC Mexico City headlined by Brandon Moreno vs Lone’er Kavanagh. Can Moreno defend home turf in front of a Mexican crowd, or is Kavanagh ready to disrupt the flyweight division? I also previ
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