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Following an amazing week and tremendous night of fights in Vancouver, E. Spencer Kyte sits down to discuss Amanda Nunes’ victory over Irene Aldana and retirement from the sport, Charles Oliveira still having work to do in order to once again stand atop the lightweight division, and how Saturday night was a banner night for the Canadian competitors on the card. Be sure to sign up for the Keyboard...

What’s up faithful followers and newcomers alike?! Welcome to the “Better Late Than Never” edition of One Question for UFC 289. This card is too intriguing to me to not jump on the mic and offer some thoughts about each pairing, especially not after all the lovely things the legend Scroobius Pip said today. Being around these athletes these last couple days has only heightened my interest in Satur...

Multiple-time Journalist of the Year nominee John Morgan of The Underground drops in to discuss his more than 15 years covering MMA, touching on the various industry changes over the years, access journalism, and the importance of telling great stories. Be sure to sign up for the Keyboard Kimura Substack in order to get all the content produced by this channel directly in your inbox as soon as it...

With the UFC set to touch down in Vancouver for UFC 289 this weekend, E. Spencer Kyte wonders why Canadian MMA athletes don’t receive the same kind of unwavering support at home as we see with fighters from other nations. He also discusses the way this sport and these athletes are covered both in individual markets and nationally in Canada, sharing his thoughts on how Canadian sports only seem to...

We’re changing things up a little bit here with the Takeaways, opting to drill down on a few key talking points instead of hitting up every single fight. In the wake of Saturday’s fights at the UFC APEX, we focus in on the scoring of the main event between Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi and the need for greater transparency from officials when there are questionable scorecards, the breakthrough e...

After a profitable day the last time the action hit the Octagon, E. Spencer Kyte returns looking to keep the solid returns rolling in as he delivers his wagers for Saturday's 13-fight card at the UFC APEX. Please remember — always bet responsibly! Don’t spend anything you can’t afford to lose, don’t take any of this too seriously, and if you think you’ve got a problem, please reach out for help, e...

The action returns to the UFC APEX on Saturday with a 13-fight card headlined by Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, which means E. Spencer Kyte returns with another instalment of the Punch Drunk Predictions. Be sure to sign up for the Keyboard Kimura Substack in order to get all the content produced by this channel directly in your inbox as soon as it drops: And make sure to check out our sponsors a...

Heading into Saturday's fight card at the UFC APEX headlined by flyweight standouts Kai Kara-France and Amir Albazi, E. Spencer Kyte details the elements about this weekend's slate that pique his interest and get him excited. Spencer Cards (0:29) Kai Kara-France is Back (4:44) Amir Albazi's Long Awaited Test (7:03) Fun Veteran Featherweights Fight (9:09) Jim Miller is Fighting (11:05) A Second Loo...

Heading into this weekend's "Spencer Card" at the UFC APEX, E. Spencer Kyte goes from the main event to the opening bout of the evening, identifying the one question that piques his interest in each of Saturday's fights. Spencer Card: (1) an event with a pair of ranked fighters in the main event and a hodgepodge of bouts between prospects, Contender Series graduates, Fighters I Can’t Quit, and lik...

Canadian UFC bantamweight Aiemann Zahabi sits down with E. Spencer Kyte to discuss his martial arts journey, including the pressures and challenges of coming up at Tristar Gym under his brother, Firas Zahabi, dealing with a knockout loss and consecutive setbacks, returning to action, and so much more. It's a comprehensive conversation about all facets of mixed martial arts. Follow Aiemann on Insta...

After UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard tweeted about critiques of a card that didn’t take place, E. Spencer Kyte combed through the replies to identify some of the core complaints about the promotion. On this episode of the Keyboard Kimura Podcast, ESK questions whether keeping track of the fighters is really as difficult as many people suggest, and makes some recommendations about what people can do i...

With Francis Ngannou inking a deal with the PFL and Endeavor’s earnings reports making news, there has been a lot of conversation about how the UFC spends its money, the athletes the promotion opts to part ways with and how those two things have been detrimental to the product. On this episode of the Keyboard Kimura Podcast, E. Spencer Kyte wades into those waters, wondering who these big names ar...

After an entertaining evening of action inside the Octagon at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, E. Spencer Kyte taps in to talk about the victors and the vanquished, what the fights showed him, what comes next, and what it all means means going forward. Technical Difficulties: the sound quality of this episode is lower than I would like, as I had some recording issues that couldn’t be solved without binn...

After coming up just a little shy last weekend in Charlotte, E. Spencer Kyte returns with a collection of plays for Saturday’s 12-fight card at the UFC APEX, including a couple underdog stacks, a welterweight round prop that feels profitable, and the weekly Punch Drunk Parlays. Please remember: always bet responsibly — don’t spend anything you can’t afford to lose, don’t take any of this too serio...

E. Spencer Kyte offers up his thoughts on how each of Saturday’s 12 fights at the UFC APEX will play out in the latest edition of the Punch Drunk Predictions. Be sure to sign up for the Keyboard Kimura Substack in order to get all the content produced by this channel directly in your inbox as soon as it drops: https://spencerkyte.substack.com Make sure to check out our sponsors at One Bone: https:...

E. Spencer Kyte returns to set the table for Saturday's event at the UFC APEX with a look at the elements from this weekend's fight card that pique his interest. Be sure to sign up for the Keyboard Kimura Substack in order to get all the content produced by this channel directly in your inbox as soon as it drops: https://spencerkyte.substack.com Make sure to check out our sponsor, One Bone: https:...

The UFC wraps up the month of May with a return to the APEX in Las Vegas for a 12-fight card that combines some intriguing matchups with the opportunity to get another look at some emerging names. Be sure to sign up for the Keyboard Kimura Substack in order to get all the content produced by this channel directly in your inbox as soon as it drops: Make sure to check out our sponsors at One Bone: h...

E. Spencer Kyte sits down with UFC analyst Laura Sanko to discuss her winding road to being the first woman in the modern era to call a UFC fight card, as well as sharing her authentic self on Instagram, how she prepares for events, and more. Keyboard Kimura is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public ep...

On this episode of the show, we track back through Saturday’s UFC event in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Jailton Almeida established himself as a threat in the heavyweight division, Ian Machado-Garry showed that he’s ready to hang with Top 15 talent, the broadcast team had some struggles, and the local referees made a few mistakes. From the top of the card to the bottom, we’re tackling about ea...

Following a rough start to wagering on Keyboard Kimura, E. Spencer Kyte is back with fewer bets and solid foundations for cashing tickets and turning profit this weekend as the UFC Octagon touches down in Charlotte and on ABC: UFC 288 Recap (0:12)Rozenstruik vs. Almeida (4:15)Smith vs. Walker (6:30)Ulberg vs. Potieria (9:13)Morono vs. Means (10:24)Brown vs. McGee (11:50)PDP Parlays (12:54) Please...

In my return to Keyboard Kimura last week at UFC 288, I went 8-4 with my selections, which is a nice way to kick things off. Now let’s see if we can keep it going with another quality result here: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida (0:30)Anthony Smith vs. Johnny Walker (2:55)Daniel Rodriguez vs. Ian Garry (4:44)Carlos Ulberg vs. Ihor Potieria (6:39)Alex Morono vs. Tim Means (8:14)Matt Brown...

E. Spencer Kyte runs down the elements of Saturday's UFC on ABC 4 event that pique his interest and have him pumped for the action to get underway this weekend. Jailton Almeida’s Next Test (2:33)Truth Machine Matchup at Light Heavyweight (5:46)Ian Machado Garry’s Step Up (8:43)Another Carlos Ulberg Appearance (12:09)Alex Morono is Fighting Tim Means (14:44)Learn More About Karl Williams (16:40)Wee...

Ahead of the UFC's return to ABC on Saturday, E. Spencer Kyte goes through the card addressing the one question that sticks out in his mind for each matchup: Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida (0:39)Anthony Smith vs. Johnny Walker (6:51)Daniel Rodriguez vs. Ian Machado Garry (10:35)Carlos Ulberg vs. Ihor Potieria (13:42)Alex Morono vs. Tim Means (17:21)Matt Brown vs. Court McGee (20:14)Karl...

In the aftermath of UFC 288, it feels like more time has been committed to Power Slap metrics and Sean O’Malley’s jacket than the efforts turned in by athletes beyond the biggest fights. Generally speaking, this feels like the norm these days. As someone that often hears lamentations about the UFC not doing enough to promote athletes and showcase a wider array of fighters — despite being the only...

The Next Day Takeaways returns with a look back at UFC 288. E. Spencer Kyte goes fight-by-fight through Saturday’s card, offering up thoughts on each contest. Aljamain Sterling’s Win, Legacy (0:10)Post-Fight Face Off with Sean O’Malley (9:05)Henry Cejudo’s Future (12:54)Belal Muhammad Keeps Winning (18:21)Yan Xiaonan's Win; Amanda Lemos’ Loss (22:10)Movsar Evloev is Excellent; Diego Lopes Belongs...