Episodes

  • UFC 264 fallout: The era of Conor McGregor is over as Dustin Poirier emerges as superstar

    UFC 264 fallout: The era of Conor McGregor is over as Dustin Poirier emerges as superstar
    Jul 13 2021
    UFC 264 left some unanswered questions but what we did learn is Dustin Poirier is a dead set superstar. 'The Diamond' scored a second straight victory over the Irishman and even with an unsatisfactory finish, there is no denying Poirier is one of the greatest lightweight in history. This week, we unwrap UFC 264 and discuss what's next for the two lightweight kingpins. Also Tai Tuivasa may have been the biggest winner from UFC 264 with a standout performance from his walkout, to the fight to his post fight shoey. Ands Joseph Parker clears up the rumors surrounding his apparent COVID-19 diagnosis ---- or lack thereof. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    44 mins
  • Joseph Parker: Refreshed and reignited with heavyweight title in sight

    Joseph Parker: Refreshed and reignited with heavyweight title in sight
    Jun 29 2021
    Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker makes his Fight Club debut this week. The Kiwi is in Las Vegas, training with WBC champ, Tyson Fury - ahead of The Gypsy King's title defence against Deontay Wilder. Parker is coming off the back of a tough win against Derek Chisora, who he reveals is likely to be his next opponent. Parker gives us his thoughts on the heavyweight boxing landscape, his new life under new trainer Andy Lee and why he believes the best is yet to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    41 mins
  • UFC 263 wrap: Flawless Israel Adesanya shows class in win over Marvin Vettori

    UFC 263 wrap: Flawless Israel Adesanya shows class in win over Marvin Vettori
    Jun 14 2021
    Marvin Vettori had no answers for the slick offensive weapons of Israel Adesanya at UFC 263. The two did battle for the middleweight title in Arizona, with the champion completing a flawless five-round shut-out of the 'Italian Dream'. It was Adesanya's third title defence and arguably one of the most convincing performances of his UFC stint, with the Nigerian-Kiwi showing vast improvements in his grappling game. Elsewhere, Brandon Moreno made history becoming the first Mexican-born UFC champion when he won the flyweight title. And Leon Edwards scored the biggest win if his career, proving a step above Nate Diaz. Fight Club wraps all the talking points from a great night of fights at UFC 263. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    32 mins
  • UFC 263 preview: Can Israel Adesanya repel Marvin Vettori?

    UFC 263 preview: Can Israel Adesanya repel Marvin Vettori?
    Jun 9 2021
    Fight Club is back with a bang as we head into a massive title defence for New Zealand's own Israel Adesanya. The UFC middleweight champion defends against Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 in Arizona - the same venue where the two clashed two years ago. Adesanya got the nod that night vis a split decision and Vettori has been hunting a rematch ever since. We deep dive into the matchup and debate why this could be 'The Last Stylebender's" toughest, yet easiest challenge to date. Also we look back at Logan Paul v Floyd Mayweather...is this the future of boxing> See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • UFC 262 wrap with fighting media mum Ravinder Hunia

    UFC 262 wrap with fighting media mum Ravinder Hunia
    May 18 2021
    The UFC crowned a new lightweight champion on Sunday when Brazilian Charles Oliveira stopped Michael Chandler in the second round. This week, Sky Sports Ravinder Hunia plays co-host as we look at the 11-year journey of the UFC's greatest ever submission artist and his crowning achievement at UFC 262. Ravinder has a secret of her own having stepped inside the boxing ring last weekend and she reveals the emotional journey she went through in the leadup to the fight, and why there was no way she was losing. And we look ahead to Israel Adesanya's upcoming title defence at UFC 263. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    39 mins
  • UFC 262 preview with Michael Chandler

    UFC 262 preview with Michael Chandler
    May 14 2021
    UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler joins the show days out from his UFC 262 bout with Charles Oliveira in Texas. Chandler can cement his legacy with a victory and claim the vacated 155 title in the process. We cover off the big UFC 262 fights in detail, including a crossroads bout for veteran Tony Ferguson. Also, we look at several big fights announced this week by the UFC as 2021 starts to take shape. And Anderson Silva has called it quits - is he the GOAT of MMA? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    43 mins
  • Joseph Parker back on track, Mike King and Dan Hooker on mental health awareness

    Joseph Parker back on track, Mike King and Dan Hooker on mental health awareness
    May 4 2021
    Joseph Parker is back on the right track towards another crack at heavyweight boxing's mountain top, but some people aren't that impressed. We discuss why those people are wrong. Plus. New Zealand comedian Mike King and Dan Hooker on why the IT Heavy Hitters cooperate boxing event is raising awareness for suicide prevention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • UFC 261 fallout, Israel Adesanya's next title defence, Joseph Parker v Derek Chisora

    UFC 261 fallout, Israel Adesanya's next title defence, Joseph Parker v Derek Chisora
    Apr 28 2021
    Best mate of the show Chris Reive (NZ Herald) steps in for Brad (Dad duties) to gush over the blockbuster UFC 261 card, discuss Israel Adesanya's newly booked title defense against Marvin Vettori, and dig into Joseph Parker's heavyweight clash with Derek Chisora on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    46 mins