Chin Check

After a HUGE PPV, the 'UFC' is back out into the world and all roads lead to the Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! On this 13th trip to Rio, it's not case full with a stacked card filled with stars. BUT, the matchmakers have done a great job with pitting up and comers together, so we can see who the next generation of talent might be. There are also those who are fighting for their spot on th...

After its recent globetrotting antics, the 'UFC' has come back home, to the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas for the first of TWO October PPVs! With two debuts on a stacked card of 14 fights, this card has an abundance of "oh damn!" throughout! Standouts on the 'Early Prelims' are Chris Gutiérrez vs Farid Basharat & Ramiz Brahimaj vs Austin Vanderford. On the 'Prelims' proper you have Edmen Shahba...

From 'Mexican Independence Day' celebrations at 'Noche', the 'UFC' juggernaut has made its way down under, to Perth, Australia! We started at 14, but due to illness, we'll have 12 on the night, BUT that's still 12 great match-ups that will have the RAC Arena going wild! The Australians are repping hard, with a 11 fighters from the region looking to shine! So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 273) has you covered...

We're a bit late....BUT, what a weekend fights, the 'Mexican Independence Day' celebrations were on point f'sure!!! Everything started with 'Noche UFC 3' and then the bookend was 'Riyadh Season - Álvarez vs Crawford'! The 'UFC' came with 14 fights, 7 ended with a finish, and there were plenty of surprises along the way. Underdogs stepped up in a BIG way, AND the spinning elbow returned!!! The 'bo...

Every September, the fight world gears up for 'Mexican Independence Day' celebrations, and in 2023 the UFC started their now annual 'Noche UFC' events! It was due to be in Guadalajara, but circumstances had it moved to San Antonio, Texas. Though the venues changed, the night is still stacked with some of Mexico's current and rising stars. As well as those looking to take their shine for themselves...

Well people, the Accor Arena, and Paris as a whole was most definitely rocking Saturday night, as 'UFC on ESPN+ 116: Imavov vs Borralho' was a booming success! This was a night for the French, as they had a clean sweep! There were upsets, as well as spectacular finishes. Which were the dish of the day, as only three fights went the distance. The podcast went 10 - 3, so another good week, and now @...

It's September, which means things are headed to the Accor Arena, Paris, France, for some UFC action! This card had debuts, there's potentially fights to stay in the promotion, AND for maybe the next crack at a title. So there was a lot happening, we then get a new fight added, BUT things have shifted again. Unfortunately, Farès Ziam had to withdraw, so Harry Hardwick has stepped in to fight Kauê...

We delayed the podcast slightly for our ‘Dana White's Contender Series’ (DWCS) recap, as there’s no ‘Preview’ episode this week! We do though get to recap all things 'UFC on ESPN+ 115', the debuts, upsets and standout showings. Going 8 - 4, wasn’t bad, so sit back and let @ChinCheckPod (ep 268) help you relive all the action from ‘UFC Shanghai’!!!

After all the excitement of Chicago's PPV, the Octagon now finds itself in China's Shanghai Indoor Stadium! Though there aren't all the marquee names from the previous week, this 'UFC Fight Night' still has pivotal match-ups. The featured bout could help clear-up the next challenger for the Heavyweight crown, and the 'Co-main' most definitely has Featherweight title implications! So sit back, and...

We said questions would be answered after 'UFC 319', and holy moly, they were answered ten fold!!! Similar to 'UFC on ESPN 52' back in December 2023, we had back-to-back explosive finishes, BUT this time around there was more significance behind them. An 'Ultimate Fighter' champion was crowned, a number one contender was ordained and everybody wants to be a nerd! Things ended 6 - 6, but when you h...

BIG questions will be answered on Saturday night at the Chicago's United Center, as the UFC hits town for the August PPV! There's a high profile debut, 'Ultimate Fighter' champions will be crowned, a contender gets a crazy springboard, AND the championship strap is on the line, with everyone wondering.....can the champions style continue to confuse & work, can the contender survive in deep wat...

What a show, as the UFC returns home to the Apex!!! 'UFC Vegas 108' went half & half on decisions and stoppages, but had THREE potential fight of the night contenders! The lightweights and featherweights really delivered. A heap of other fighters did as well, as we had a vet show he ain't done yet, there were several bounce backs from a previous losses, and those making statements within their...

It's another turn at the UFC Apex on Saturday night, as twenty four fighters get ready to go at it! The card has had a few shifts and pivots, BUT, there are still 12 intriguing match-ups ready to capture the attention! It's never easy picking, but @ChinCheckPod (ep 263) is ready to preview the heck out of 'UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs Hernandez', so you can just sit back and enjoy!!!

What a show, as the UFC returns home to the Apex!!! 'UFC Vegas 108' went half & half on decisions and stoppages, but had THREE potential fight of the night contenders! The lightweights and featherweights really delivered. A heap of other fighters did as well, as we had a vet show he ain't done yet, there were several bounce backs from a previous losses, and those making statements within their...

This fight card has gone through a LOT of changes, but we still have fights that should have the UFC PI buzzing! The matchmakers have done a great job with these 12 match-ups, with so many being closer than Alison Brie & Dave Fronco's new flick!!! Never fear though, cause @ChinCheckPod (ep 261) is here to break it all down for you, so you can just enjoy 'UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park'!!!!

It was the first trip to Abu Dhabi of the year, and the UFC brought a card full of intrigued, topped by two fighters vying for title contention! There were some really good fights, we went 7 - 5, so getting back on track. Just like some of the fighters on the card! Hopefully, you won't be calling for an early stoppage, as @ChinCheckPod (ep 260) looks back at 'UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs de Ridder' re...

From the Smoothie King Center to the Etihad Arena, the UFC touches down in Abu Dhabi for some ABC action! Just like Robert Whittaker, the pod is looking to bounce back, but we have some killer match-ups across these 12 fights! So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 259) has got this fight breakdown on lock, you just got open those ears (or eyes) and enjoy our 'UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder' predictions!!!!

'Lord Of The Rings', 'Guardians Of The Galaxy', the 'Before' films, and now 'Holloway vs Poirier' can be added to the small list of incredible trilogies!!!! Now, the pod had its worst week since 'UFC Vegas 103', BUT, what a night in New Orleans, people, so many finishes, so many fun fights. This was a card truly fitting a legends send off, and a BMF!!! The joy is, now we get to relive all the memo...

Not all trilogies are created equally (did I say 'Highlander'), sometimes the first two parts are tight, but the third is wack ('Terminator'). BUT on Saturday night, a trilogy is going to come to an end in an epic way (I mean, it has to right!?!)! The UFC heads to New Orleans, Louisiana to showcase 14 fights at the Smoothie King Center, in a card set-up as a farewell to a legend! With the 'BMF' ti...

Although the 'Main Card' had no finishes, Atlanta still got some fireworks and outstanding performances!!! We went 8 - 4 with 1 no contest, so not a bad night! Definitely some interesting match-ups to make after this for some, and some fight IQ tinkering for others!!! Everything gets looked over on @ChinCheckPod (ep 250) so enjoy the 'UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley' recap!!!!

After a dark week, that felt forever, the UFC goes from the T-Mobile Arena to the Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee for 'UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira'! The Heavyweights get to shine on this card, with three bouts, one of which is the headliner! That's not it though, as we have fighters looking to save their jobs, move up in the rankings and make potential title contention noise!!! So, @Ch...

Holy camoly, even with one fight dropping off, 'UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira' was a night for the books!!! Coming from Baku, where there were only two finishes, to Vegas, where we have six, AND the decisions were exciting too! So many fighters on the card made HUGE statements on their potential, what's next, or just the fact that they're still contenders. It was most definitely an event fitting of...

Highly anticipated is putting this 'UFC 317' card lightly! The T-Mobile Arena will be filled to the rafters, as we have a stacked card, topped by TWO title fights, one of which is for the vacant Lightweight strap!!! 12 great match-ups, and @ChinCheckPod (ep 253) is breaking it all down for you. So you can just tune in and enjoy the heck out of 'UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira'!!!!

It was another 8 - 4 week for the podcast, which is one of the bigger highlights from a bit of a flat event in Baku, Azerbaijan! However, don't get it twisted, there were still some fighters that showed out, hard. With a Lightweight clash being the blazing beacon of heart, grit, and goddamn!!! Everything gets looked over on @ChinCheckPod (ep 252) so enjoy the 'UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr' rec...

There are no crystal balls to predict the future, BUT, when the UFC heads to Baku, Azerbaijan for the very first time, it's fair to say, there will be fireworks happening at the Baku Crystal Hall! The action is airing on ABC, and in the 12 fights on the docket, we have debuts, impressive winning streaks and fighters hungry to reach that next level! And, @ChinCheckPod (ep 251) has got you covered,...