Budocast: Martial Arts News & Tradition

From the dojo to the octagon—this is Budocast. In this high-stakes episode, we break down the massive UFC 329 headliner between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway . As McGregor aims to paint a "masterpiece" in his first walk to the octagon in five years, Holloway is promising to take the Irishman into "deep waters" for an old-school Hawaiian beating. We also celebrate Independence...

From the dojo to the octagon—this is Budocast. In this episode, we break down the finalized bout order for Conor McGregor’s massive return at UFC 329 against Max Holloway. We also dive into the wild scenes at UFC Baku , where Rafael Fiziev scored a legendary knockout while virtually blind in one eye. Plus, we discuss the controversial salary disclosures from PFL San Diego , Dan Hooker’s theory on...

In this episode of Budocast , we dive into the psychology and business of elite combat sports. Conor McGregor is back in the spotlight, claiming he "sonned" Max Holloway years ago and that the former champion only reached the top by "adopting" his moves. Meanwhile, the MMA world is buzzing after Justin Gaethje’s historic undisputed title win over Ilia Topuria, prompting legend...

In this heavy-hitting episode of Budocast , we dissect the historic UFC Freedom 250 event held on the South Lawn of the White House. We lead with Justin Gaethje’s masterful lightweight title win and the specific technical error by Ilia Topuria that "The Highlight" believes handed him the belt. We also dive into the firestorm surrounding Josh Hokit’s post-fight comments and Dana White’s c...

From the lawn of the White House to the wrestling mats in St. Louis, this episode of Budocast breaks down one of the wildest weekends in combat sports history. We dive deep into UFC Freedom 250 , where Justin Gaethje silenced the critics by dismantling Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed gold. We also analyze Ciryl Gane’s dominant interim title win over Alex Pereira , and whether "Poatan" m...

In this episode of Budocast , we dive into the most controversial stories currently shaking the MMA world. We break down the conflicting reports surrounding Sean Strickland’s absence from the upcoming White House event and the escalating bad blood between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje . Plus, we discuss Alexander Volkanovski’s roadmap for his return to the octagon and the PFL’s surprising "...

In this episode of Budocast , we break down the major shifts in the welterweight and middleweight divisions following UFC Vegas 118 . Gabriel Bonfim delivers a career-defining performance against Belal Muhammad , while Brendan Allen and Bryce Mitchell secure critical victories to cement their spots in the rankings. We also look ahead to the historic—and legally contested— UFC Freedom 250 at the Wh...

In this episode of Budocast, we dive into the historic construction of a UFC fighting cage on the South Lawn of the White House . This 5,000-seat temporary arena is being built to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary and will host a major card featuring an interim heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. We also discuss the end of a unique dual-sport era as former NFL defens...

In this episode of Budocast , we explore the fundamental shift from "grit-only" training to biomechanics-informed coaching . We dive into how modern US dojos are adopting spinopelvic alignment , joint-safety protocols, and stance adaptation to protect aging students and elite competitors from common injuries like ACL ruptures .We also look ahead to a historic milestone for martial arts i...

In this episode of Budocast , we break down a weekend defined by explosive finishes and shifting tides across the global MMA landscape. We lead with the shocking result from PFL Brussels , where undefeated prospect Patrick “The Belgian Bomber” Habirora needed just 20 seconds to knock out MMA icon Benson Henderson with a leaping left hook. According to the sources, this devastating performance has...

From the dojo to the octagon—this is Budocast , your source for the latest in martial arts news, culture, and technique. In this episode, we break down a historic night for combat sports as Ronda Rousey makes a stunning return to the cage, defeating Gina Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature armbar during Netflix’s first-ever live MMA event . We explore the emotional weight of this "ep...

In this episode of Budocast , we explore the evolving world of martial arts, from the heights of professional competition to life-saving self-defense. We dive into the story of ONE Featherweight MMA World Champion Tang Kai , who shares how becoming a father has given him a greater sense of responsibility and motivation as he prepares to defend his title at ONE Fight Night 43 ,,.We also examine the...

In this episode of Budocast , we dive deep into the major shifts across the combat sports landscape. We start with the stunning results from UFC 328 , where Sean Strickland survived a grueling five-round battle against Khamzat Chimaev to regain the UFC middleweight crown via a razor-thin split decision. We also break down the co-main event, where Joshua Van retained his flyweight title with a TKO...

From the dojo to the Octagon—this is Budocast . In this episode, we explore the powerful emotional journey of Joshua Van , who rose from Houston street fights to become the second-youngest champion in UFC history, mending a relationship with his late father along the way. We also discuss his hard-fought battle to finally represent Myanmar on the world stage. Next, we dive into the "stupid&quo...

In this episode, we dive deep into the escalating war of words between Olympic judo legends turned MMA superstars: Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey . Following her UFC bantamweight championship win, Harrison is firing back at Rousey, claiming, "I’ve beaten everything she’s ever done". We analyze Harrison’s upcoming high-stakes bout against Amanda Nunes and why a victory there could solidi...

This episode breaks down a historic week in combat sports, featuring David Benavidez's dominant cruiserweight debut, Naoya Inoue's undisputed title defense, and a night of massive upsets at UFC Perth . Boxing Politics and Power: We dive into David "The Mexican Monster" Benavidez's clinical performance as he shredded Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez to claim the unified crui...

From the dojo to the octagon—this is Budocast , your source for the latest in martial arts news, culture, and competition. In this episode, we break down a massive weekend in combat sports, ranging from the amateur ranks in the Midwest to elite-level professional clashes in Las Vegas and Bangkok. Inside this episode: Sterling’s Dominance: We dive into the full results of UFC Fight Night: Sterling...

From the dojo to the octagon—this is Budocast. In this episode, we break down the high-stakes action and emotional milestones currently shaping the martial arts world. We start with the results from UFC Winnipeg , where Canadian Mike Malott secured a massive TKO victory, leading to the legendary Gilbert Burns announcing his retirement after over a decade in the Octagon. We also analyze the "c...

The UFC returns to the "Great Fight North" for the first time in over eight years, bringing a stacked Fight Night card to the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg . In this episode, we break down the fascinating welterweight main event between former title challenger Gilbert Burns and ascending Canadian standout Mike Malott . Burns, currently ranked No. 11, is looking to snap a four-fight losi...

Undefeated prospect Breyon Gorham is ready to make his mark in London on the historic Fury vs. Makhmudov undercard. As a fourth-generation boxer, Gorham brings a 21-0 record and a legacy-driven mindset to the new Zuffa Boxing platform. We also pay tribute to Jackie Chan on his 72nd birthday , highlighting the bone-breaking stunts and cinematic masterpieces that defined his legendary career. From P...

Join us as we break down a massive week in combat sports, headlined by the IBF 168-pound world championship clash between Osleys Iglesias and Pavel Silyagin . We preview the April 9th showdown at Montreal’s Cabaret du Casino, where the undefeated Iglesias (14-0, 13 KOs) puts his IBO belt on the line while vying for the vacant IBF title . We analyze Silyagin’s chances as the IBF’s No. 7-ranked cont...

Join us as we dive into a packed week of MMA news and upcoming fight cards: Chimaev’s First Defense: The middleweight title is on the line as Khamzat Chimaev prepares to defend his belt against Sean Strickland at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark. The Battle for May 16: UFC officially reveals its counter-programming for the Netflix "Rousey vs. Carano" card with UFC Vegas 117 , headlined by Arno...

A massive weekend in combat sports saw a legend fall, a top contender hospitalized, and a pioneer make history. In this episode, we break down the fallout from UFC Seattle and Nação Cyborg 15 .First, we dive into the main event where Joe Pyfer proved he can no longer be ignored as a "relevant force" in the middleweight division. We discuss how Pyfer used superior grappling to ground an...

Budocast provides an in-depth look at the latest developments and timeless fundamentals in the world of martial arts. This episode features a solemn tribute to the legendary Chuck Norris , the six-time world karate champion and 1980s action icon who passed away at the age of 86. We also offer a comprehensive guide to BJJ fundamentals for beginners, detailing the strategic objectives and high-perce...

Looking for a concise guide to the historic MMA debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya? Join Budocast as we break down the innovative Traditional vs. Modern formats , the billion-dollar rise of ONE Championship , and the sport's quest for Olympic legitimacy . We analyze the role of the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association (AMMA) and the administrative hurdles facing nations like India a...