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Join the marvellous Maddie and excitable Emma as they take you through the entire UFC 300 card! That’s right, they’ll cover the early prelims, prelims and main card all in one MEGA episode. Maddie reveals exactly what she thinks of Jessica Andrade, Emma reveals who she’ll always root for much like Tony Ferguson, plus was Jamahal Hill’s win over Glover Teixeira really that impressive? The ladies th...

Join Maddie and Emma for their brilliantly entertaining chat with UFC Middleweight Gerald Meerschaert. He tells us about his career, what it was like to go up against Craig Jones and what advice he’d give to fighters in 2024. There’s all that and more in this episode, be sure to tune in! And don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments or on our socials 💬 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

What a PPV! Maddie and Emma are back to talk through everything that happened at UFC 299! We talk about O’Malley’s dominate performance, MVP’s brilliant UFC debut and Poirier’s love of guillotines. There’s all that and more in this episode, plus listen to til the end to hear about Maddie’s progress in BJJ and project Oliveira 💪🏻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our final interview of our special coverage of Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship 3, Emma sits down with Brenda Vargas who steps into the cage tonight to show us exactly what she's made of. In this episode Brenda talks about what's it been like to train for 10 years, how it was to compete in the Road To One tournament and her hopes of one day getting sponsored by Nutella (you'll have to l...

In this episode we chat to Canadian Muay Thai superstar Sahez Lohat!  Sahez tells Emma about her journey with Muay Thai so far, the incredible training she got to experience in Thailand and what it was like competing in the WBC World Games, where she took the silver medal.  Sahez also details her hope to inspire the next generation of fighters, especially fellow South East Asian women. Sahez is in...

With fight night fast approaching, Emma sit downs with fellow Brit Lexi Rook as she prepares for her co-main event fight March 9th. Lexi opens up about the reasons she started her mma journey, how it has been for her joining the same gym as UFC Champion Leon Edwards and how she deals with negative people! This episode is not one to miss You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: https:...

Just days away from the big fight Emma talks to Andy about her career in combat sports and what it will be like in the cage after a two year absence. You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: https://www.showpass.com/pallas-athena-iii/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Emma has the honour of sitting down with Miranda 'She Hulk' Barber to discuss her career, her coaching and everything that's made her the person she is today. Miranda opens up about how her life could've looked so very different, had it not been for some guidance and combat sports during a crucial time in her life. Now whilst being a badass fighter, she makes certain to give back t...

We're back with another special episode, and this time we're joined by the wonderful Kerensky Fernandes! With a successful camp nearing its end and moving up in weight, Kerensky is excited to take on this next challenge, believing her and her opponent will bring out their best. She's feeling sharp and she's promising to put on a show - be sure to tune in March 9th to see Fernandes take on Samson,...

As we are now less than a week away from Pallas Athena card in Calgary on March 9th Emma speaks with Oceane Samson who is flying all the way from France for her fight on March 9th. Oceane talks about her journey so far and how she found MMA and with France only making it legal in the last couple of years how excited she is for the future. You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: http...

As we are now less than a week away from Pallas Athena card in Calgary on March 9th Emma speaks with Gillian who is set to have a massive fight. Gillian opens up about her mental health and how her dad and MMA has given her focus plus she’s pretty good and is excited to travel from Bali to compete in the upcoming event. You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: https://www.showpass.co...

In this episode Emma speaks with Khaya about her upcoming fight on the Pallas Athena card. Khaya opens up about being young and shy and how MMA has given her the confidence to take on anything and can’t wait for that bell to ring. You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: https://www.showpass.com/pallas-athena-iii/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covered EVERYTHING! As Emma continues to get to know the women of Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship, this episode she chatted with Australia's Danielle Curtis. Danielle discusses how she fell in love with the sport thanks to UFC, how it felt earning a scholarship to train in Thailand, what it's like to have her incredible partner in her corner and so so much more. Plus she t...

Our special coverage of Pallas Athena Women's Fighting Championship III continues with fighter Sosha Rockwood, who hails out of North Carolina. In this episode we covers everything from starting out, the benefits training can have on mental wellbeing, the struggles of finding fights in your weight class and how Sosha even has an album in the works! This is an episode you won't want to miss. You ca...

Our coverage of Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship III happening on March 9th, Emma got to chat with Regan Gowing to discuss the upcoming fight as well as how she entered the sport and enjoys also coaching and could Regan move to Thailand permanently, well she lets us know the answer. You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: https://www.showpass.com/pallas-athena-iii/ Hosted...

Our coverage of Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship III happening on March 9th, Emma sits down with Kate Bacik to discuss the upcoming fight as well as how much she enjoyed fighting but after braking her wrist after a fall and pushing her career on even training through injury to be prepared for when the opportunity of a fight came up Kate was ready. You can purchase tickets and the live s...

With Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship III happening on March 9th, Emma sits down with Victoria Bogdan to discuss the upcoming fight as well as how she got in to Muay Thai and just how important it is for young girls to see women like Victoria in events like this. You can purchase tickets and the live stream PPV here: https://www.showpass.com/pallas-athena-iii/ Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Maddie and Emma return this week to dissect everything that happened at UFC 298. This episode covers the reign of Volkanovski coming to an end, what could be next for the former champ and if we think he’ll know when to quit. Plus we talk about the ever so important fact that Paulo Costa is balding! Excitingly, Emma makes an announcement about some exclusive content we’ve got coming out at the end...

The crew is back to talk about UFC 298. There is so much to discuss with the following main event surrounding Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria. Then Maddie makes a shocking perdition with one of the fights that leaves the team speechless. UFC 298 promises to be an electrifying spectacle, bringing together some of the most formidable fighters in the world for an unforgettable night of mixed ma...

We are back with the recap of UFC 297! Things get heated between the crew and it officially looks like Rory vs Maddie & and Emma will happen a lot. Listen to what the team has to say! With this powerful recap from last weekend’s headline fights! Follow The Team: emmabloodyporter: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmabloodyporter?lang=en mmamaddie: https://www.tiktok.com/@mmamaddie?lang=en Mixedmartialr...

The crew is back to discuss everything regarding UFC 297, in Scotiabank Arena In Toronto. Things get fiery on the show. Welcome back Maddie, Maddie and Rory! Main Event: Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis Co-Main Event: Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In a recap of events from UFC 296, there is so much to discuss from the Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington main event, to who is the new boogeyman in the UFC right now after Shavkat’s dominating win against Steven Wonderboy Thompson. Last but not least, who literally put Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis in striking distance? Emma and Rory are back to talk and give you the full recap on the UFC 2...

It is here! Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington for the welterweight title. This card is stacked and you know the podcast is stacked. Joined by @officiallyrory @emmabloodyporter @guyvega There is a lot to discuss on this show and it was excellent. Sit back relax and enjoy the last podcast of the year and more importantly the last event of 2023. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel h...

Emma & Rory are back to discuss a year in review when it comes to the UFC. So many talking points and there is plenty to spark on the debate desk when it comes to Fighter Of The Year for 2023, Best Highlights from this past UFC 2023, and who are looking forward to returning in the octagon In 2024. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork Hos...

Emma & Rory are back to talk everything surrounding the news around UFC 297, UFC 298 and UFC 299 and the announcements with the latest headliners and fights. This weekend is action packed with UFC 295 can Alex Pereira beat Jiri Prochazka to be crowed the UFC Light heavyweight title and much more. Why not check out the full video on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@atpsportsnetwork #ufc...