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UFC 321 had everything…except a satisfying ending. Zach, Luke, and San break down a bizarre night: a no-contest in the main event, a debated co-main coronation, judging chaos, and a string of “did that really happen?” moments. We start with Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane—why the round-one dynamics mattered, how the eye-poke changed everything, whether Jon Jones just became the night’s biggest winner,...

Six teams on bye? No problem. Reagan & Colin blitz through the best Week 8 streamers you can actually grab, then run game-by-game picks across the entire slate—plus our Big Bet of the Week with a 5-pumpkin-pie punishment on the line. We also hit your mailbag: Who’s the next Geno/Baker/Daniel Jones revival story? Tap the chapters to jump around, and drop your own streamers & picks in the co...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we break down all the action ahead of UFC 321 , headlined by a massive welterweight title fight between Leon Edwards and undefeated phenom Shavkat Rakhmonov . Will Edwards’ sharp striking and composure hold up against Shavkat’s relentless pressure and finishing power? We give our full main card predictions, including Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich 2 , May...

Around the Felt Sports returns with a midseason fantasy football reset after Week 7. No standard recap this time—we’re handing out fantasy awards and sharpening your trade targets before deadlines hit. We start with quick news and a mailbag blitz, then dive position-by-position: MVPs (with ADP context), who to trade away, who to trade for, and our biggest positive/negative surprises at QB, RB, WR,...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we sit down with Mando Gutierrez , one of the most exciting fighters in the PFL today, as he gears up to “steal the show” on October 25th . Known for his fearless mentality and slick submission game, Mando opens up about his road from the regional circuit to the PFL spotlight, what fuels his grind, and how he plans to make a statement when the cage door clos...

Around the Felt dives into NFL Week 7: Thursday night picks, London game punishment (pumpkin helmet 🤢), full Sunday slate, and a Monday night double-header. We hit your listener questions (ROS WR rankings, KTC, start/sits), sprinkle props and ladders, and build the early Big Dogs card (Judkins, Jayden, Amon-Ra). Picks vs spread and moneyline throughout, plus fantasy angles you can use this week....

In this episode of Around the Octagon, the fellas break down the UFC Vancouver main card, headlined by a high-stakes middleweight matchup between Reinier de Ridder and Brendan Allen. Both fighters bring elite grappling, slick submissions, and a relentless pace—making this a can’t-miss stylistic clash for fight fans. We dive into how each fighter matches up, the keys to victory, and which undercard...

Around the Felt Week 6 recap is here! With two Monday Night Football games on deck, Reagan and Colin run through a wild slate: the Titans firing Brian Callahan, the 49ers losing Fred Warner, Brian Branch’s one-game suspension, and the Tua press-conference drama. We hit injuries (Puka’s ankle), trade chatter (Alvin Kamara), and your listener questions: Is Rico Dowdle now RB1 in Carolina? What do we...

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Cary Caprio, better known as “Cap vs The World,” one of the most entertaining and fearless fighters in the BKFC flyweight division. Known for his relentless pressure, unbreakable mindset, and fan-favorite attitude, Cary opens up about his journey into bare-knuckle fighting, the grind that fuels his career, and how he’s carving his name into o...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we preview UFC Rio , headlined by a thrilling lightweight showdown between former champion Charles Oliveira and surging contender Mateusz Gamrot . Oliveira looks to reclaim his dominance in front of a raucous Brazilian crowd, while Gamrot aims to spoil the party and secure his first crack at UFC gold. We break down every angle of the main card — from the sty...

Week 6 is here and we’re cooking. Reagan and Colin hit every game with picks against the spread, survivor leans, player props, and fantasy angles. We open with the Joe Flacco trade to the Bengals, talk buy-low targets for Jamar Chase, T Higgins, and Chase Brown, then rip through TNF Eagles–Giants, the Jets–Broncos London game, Browns–Steelers, Chargers–Dolphins, Rams–Ravens, Lions–Chiefs on SNF, a...

We’re recapping every game from Week 5 (recorded Monday night — no Chiefs–Jags ), plus injuries, awards talk, listener Q’s, and fantasy takeaways. Felt Five results, ATS records, and which teams can turn this week’s momentum into a streak. Drop your questions for Week 6! Felt Five snapshot Reagan plus 7.28 units Colin minus 0.36 units Crew net around plus 30 units season to date Fantasy and bettin...

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Michael Aswell, one of the most electric new names in the UFC, ahead of his upcoming bout at UFC Rio. Known for his fearless, brawling style and willingness to engage in chaos, Aswell talks about how that aggressive mindset was built, what fans can expect from his debut in Brazil, and the wild road that led him to the UFC. From regional wars...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we preview UFC 320, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between champion Magomed Ankalaev and former two-division champ Alex Pereira . Ankalaev will look to impose his grappling and control once again, while Pereira aims to adjust and reclaim the belt with his trademark knockout power. We’ll also dive into the co-main event bantamweight title clas...

Week 5 is HERE and it’s a loaded slate 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸. Reagan is joined by writer/guest Dan Dazilla to hit breaking injury news, answer your IG DM questions, and run through all 14 games with picks against the spread, moneylines, survivor leans, fantasy adds, and player props. Injuries: Bucky Irving (foot), Joe Flacco benched for Dylan Gabriel (London start), Tyreek Hill out for the year, Trey Benson to I...

Welcome into Around the Felt Sports — full NFL Week 4 recap! Reagan & Colin hit every game (except MNF: Jets-Dolphins, Bengals-Broncos), dive into the brutal Malik Nabers ACL news, Lamar’s hamstring, Joe Alt’s sprain, Ravens’ defensive injuries, and which fantasy moves you should make right now (hello, Woody Marks 👀). We also run through listener questions, Felt Five results, unit tracking, a...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we preview UFC Perth , headlined by a light heavyweight clash between rising star Carlos Ulberg and former title challenger Dominick Reyes . Ulberg has surged into contention with slick striking and fight-finishing precision, while Reyes looks to prove he’s still a dangerous force at 205 after setbacks. We’ll also dive into the rest of the main card, breakin...

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Max Gimenis, a multiple-time BJJ World Champion and newly signed UFC heavyweight. From his humble beginnings training in Brazil to founding Culture of Jiu-Jitsu and running his own federation (PBJFF), Max Gimenis shares his inspiring story, his mindset as a competitor, and what fans can expect from his UFC run. We cover his transition from BJ...

Week 4 NFL preview & picks: Jackson Dart named Giants QB1, Evans injury update, Texans cut CJGJ, DFS/streamers, and full ATS picks for every game (plus two MNFs).Around the Felt — Week 4 Preview & PicksColin and Reagan hit: Jackson Dart named QB1, Evans hamstring timeline, Texans release CJGJ, listener mailbag (Penix/Tet/Love/streamers/Survivor), and every Week-4 matchup with spreads. Bana...

Welcome back to Around the Felt ! Reagan Loer is joined by Zack Tong (Around the Octagon) to break down a bonkers Week 3: last-second blocks, upsets, injuries, and your listener questions. We hit every game, update ATS/Moneyline records, and check in on the Felt Five standings. Injuries: Nick Bosa (ACL), Najee Harris (Achilles), James Conner (ankle), CeeDee Lamb (ankle), Mike Evans (hamstring) Q&a...

Football meets horror. Tonight on Around the Felt , Reagan is joined by Film Fonzo (Noah) and ATF graphic killer Garrett to break down the brand-new football horror movie HIM . We start spoiler-free with first reactions, the look and feel, and how surprisingly solid the football mechanics are (yes, the QB can actually throw). Then we dive into the messy, bloody, and sometimes hilarious spoiler ter...

In-studio ep! Reagan & graphic wizard Garrett tag-team a full NFL Week 3 mega show: breaking injuries, answering your questions, and picking every game ATS & ML—plus we lay down a punishment bet for MNF (Lions-Ravens). Colin… enjoy your “job.” 😏 Breaking News: Fields OUT (Tyrod in), Khalil Mack to IR, Bills lose Milano/Oliver for TNF, Packers’ Jaden Reed to IR, Vikings’ Aaron Jones to IR...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we sit down with filmmaker Andrew P. Oliver , the creative mind behind Amazon Prime’s Paperweight . Oliver dives into the origins of the project, the real-life inspiration behind the story, and what it took to bring a gritty combat sports tale to the screen. We’ll explore his vision, the challenges of blending authenticity with cinematic drama, and the impac...

Week 2 in the NFL did NOT disappoint… injuries, heartbreaks, and shocking blowouts stole the headlines. Joe Burrow is OUT for months, the Giants blew another one in OT, the Lions dropped a FIFTY-BURGER on Chicago, and the Falcons ran all over the Vikings in prime time. We break down every matchup, hit the biggest fantasy football storylines, and answer YOUR questions on dynasty trades, keep/trade/...

In this episode of Around the Octagon , we preview UFC Paris , set for this weekend with a stacked card for the French fans. Headlining the event, former interim heavyweight champ Ciryl Gane looks to deliver another statement win on home soil against rising contender Alexander Volkov in a rematch that could determine the next title challenger. In the co-main, French star Manon Fiorot faces former...