Making the Walk

The King of combat sports has officially booked his return! Jax (Making the Walk) and Cross (Crossover MMA) anchor a monumental Episode 50 of Crosswalk, breaking down the massive news that Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated welterweight rematch to headline UFC 329 during International Fight Week. We look at McGregor's long road back since his 2021 leg injury and dive...

The championship data is set and the combat sports calendar is absolutely catching fire! Jax and Cross return for Episode 45 of Crosswalk to break down an unprecedented dual-finals week. Jalen Brunson has carried the New York Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, but standing in their way is the ultimate basketball anomaly: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. We give our...

The matchup for Super Bowl LX is set! It’s the Patriots vs. the Seahawks in Santa Clara. Jax and Cross break down the tale of two games—the Seahawks' thrilling 31-27 win over the Rams versus the Patriots' ugly 10-7 snow-game victory in Denver. We debate: Is Drake Maye actually ready for this stage? Plus, we react to UFC 324. Justin Gaethje captures the Interim Lightweight Title, but Paddy...

On this episode of Crosswalk, we crown a new king in College Football! Jax and Cross react to the Indiana Hoosiers becoming "And New" National Champions with a perfect season. Then, the road to the Super Bowl heats up. We recap the "Imposters" exposed in the Divisional Round and preview Championship Sunday (Broncos vs. Patriots & Seahawks vs. Rams). Finally, will we hear &q...

The balance of power has officially shifted. On this episode of Crosswalk, we react to a historic weekend where The Bears beat the Packers in a classic and the SEC was shut out of the National Championship. First, we break down the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Indiana destroys Oregon (56-22) and Miami survives Ole Miss (31-27), setting up a "New Era" Natty. We debate: Is the SEC...

The NFL regular season is over, and the chopping block is out. On this episode of Crosswalk , we break down the fallout from Black Monday : Kevin Stefanski is out in Cleveland, the Falcons clean house, and Pete Carroll exits Seattle. Which opening is the most attractive for the next big coach? Then, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Sack Record . Myles Garrett has technically broken the...

It might be one of the wildest week in sports this year We break down the shocking fall of Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore (arrested just hours after being fired) and the mysterious "extortion" case forcing Ilia Topuria to step away from the UFC. Plus, the NFL landscape shifts as Patrick Mahomes and Micah Parsons suffer season-ending ACL tears. Is the Chiefs dynasty officially over? I...

In Episode 26 of Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down a chaotic weekend of fights and football. UFC 323 Fallout: Petr Yan puts on a masterclass to reclaim the title from Merab Dvalishvili—we analyze the adjustments and what a trilogy looks like. Plus, reaction to Joshua Van’s shock win over Pantoja, Peyton Talbot retiring Cejudo, and the violent end to the ESPN era. NFL Chaos: Shedeur Sanders posts...

Welterweight CHAOS has erupted in the UFC — Morales’s KO, Leon’s crossroads after Prates cleans him out, Islam secures a second belt, and a division that feels more alive than ever. We break it all down in Episode 24 of Crosswalk. Plus: 🏈 NFL Week Fallout • Are the Panthers secretly the most entertaining team in football? • Sam Darnold crashes back to earth. • Broncos & Eagles winning ugly —...

In Episode 25 of Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down a week of chaos across football and combat sports. College Football Chaos: Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU "effective immediately"—was it a boss business move or a betrayal? We discuss the fallout and look at the College Football Playoff picture after a wild Rivalry Week that saw Texas, Ohio State, and Alabama handle business while the bubbl...

This week on Crosswalk, Jax and Cross break down the chaos across every corner of the sports world. In the UFC, a betting scandal surrounding Isaac Dulgarian has the FBI involved and sportsbooks refunding bets—has the promotion finally lost control? We also talk eye-poke controversies and Steve Garcia’s rise in the featherweight division. In the NFL, the Commanders leave Jaden Daniels in during a...

In Episode 21 of Crosswalk , Jax and Cross unpack a wild weekend across the sports world. UFC 321 Fallout: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ends in a no contest — was it bad luck or did Aspinall quit? Plus, Mackenzie Dern finally captures gold and Islam Makhachev makes headlines again. NFL Chaos: The Cowboys fall apart while the Colts continue to surprise. College Football Shakeup: Texas sneaks up on M...

This week on Crosswalk , the sports world went off the rails — and we’re here for all of it. 🏈 We kick things off with a wild NFL Sunday that saw the Broncos pull off a historic comeback, underdogs keep winning, and a league that suddenly has no clear favorite. 🎓 Then we dive into college football’s coaching carousel — from Billy Napier’s firing at Florida to Penn State and Arkansas joining the...

In Episode 19 of Crosswalk , Jax and Cross cover a wild week across every corner of sports. UFC 323: Four major fights announced — Merab vs Yan II, Pantoja vs Van, Brady vs Morales, and Cejudo vs Talbott. NFL Parity: Bills, Eagles, and Lions all lose. Is the power balance shifting across the league? MVP Watch: Is Baker Mayfield the early favorite for MVP, or just the latest hot streak? College Foo...

Alex Pereira reclaims his crown at UFC 320 with a dominant knockout win—but that’s just the start. In this week’s Crosswalk , Jax & Jai break down the entire weekend in sports, from shocking finishes in the Octagon to upsets on the gridiron. Topics include: UFC 320 Recap — Pereira’s knockout win, heartbreak for Khalil Rountree & Josh Emmett Marab Dvalishvili vs Cory Sanhagen — what the per...

Who really defines the UFC Featherweight division? In this episode of Slide Rankings , Jax is joined by Fight Night Frankie to line up the all-time greats and stack their résumés side by side. The rules are simple: no fantasy fights, no what-ifs — just legacy, accomplishments, and impact under the Zuffa banner. One fighter holds their ground, the other slides down the board… until everyone has a p...

In this episode, the Jax and Cross discuss various topics surrounding the NFL, college football, and the NBA. They analyze the performance of the Dallas Cowboys, the struggles of the New Orleans Saints, and the quarterback changes in the league. The conversation also touches on Russell Wilson's career and potential Hall of Fame status, as well as upcoming college football matchups, including A...

In this episode, the Jax and Cross discuss various topics surrounding the NFL, college football, and the NBA. They analyze the performance of the Dallas Cowboys, the struggles of the New Orleans Saints, and the quarterback changes in the league. The conversation also touches on Russell Wilson's career and potential Hall of Fame status, as well as upcoming college football matchups, including A...

Week 2 of College Football is in the books—who’s standing out, and can we really tell anything this early? Then we pivot to the NFL, where Week 1 delivered breakout performances, major flops, and plenty of overreactions. From there, we head to MMA: the fallout from UFC Paris—has the aura faded for the Fighting Nerds? And with UFC Noche (Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva) this weekend, is this what fans s...

Jax is joined by Crossover MMA to break down the aftermath of UFC 313 , including Alex Pereira’s surprising loss to Magomed Ankalaev . Did Ankalaev’s game plan neutralize Pereira’s offense, or was this just an off night for the former champ? We discuss fight scoring, rematch possibilities, and whether Pereira should consider a move to heavyweight. Plus, we dive into the lightweight division shake-...

🚨 Cage Warriors 186 is around the corner, and we’re chopping it up with none other than Harry "Head Kick" Shaw! 🚨 With a fight against Jan Masek on March 21, Shaw is bringing his elite striking and next-level composure into the cage. In this interview, we talk about: 🔥 How he developed his insane head kicks 🔥 The secret behind his calmness under pressure 🔥 Lessons learned from his l...

John Gooden has been a staple voice in the UFC for over a decade, but his journey to the commentary booth is anything but ordinary. In this episode, he shares the wild path that led him from being an electrician to calling fights for the biggest MMA promotion in the world. We talk about the pressures of live commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and even answer the question—when do UFC commentato...

Jax is back with Ola from the  @TheFightWeekShow   to break down everything that went down at UFC 312! Champions were crowned, legacies were questioned, and the super fight conversation is heating up. But should there be a rule for moving up in weight? And what’s next for Israel Adesanya? Tap in for unfiltered takes, fight analysis, and a debate you don’t want to miss! 🎥 Subscribe for more breakd...

Jax is joined by Sterling from SDawgs MMA Talk to break down UFC Saudi Arabia , featuring Israel Adesanya’s first non-title fight in years, Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a heavyweight banger, and Michael "Venom" Page’s bold move up to 185 against Shara "Bullet" Magomedov. Is Izzy still a title contender? Will Pavlovich get back into the heavyweight title picture...

Join Jax, Frankie, and Jake for an epic discussion on the fallout from Mackenzie Dern’s victory and what’s next for Chris Curtis after another tough loss. The crew breaks down UFC 311's biggest stories, including must-watch fights like Talbott vs. Barcelos and Moicano vs. Dariush. Plus, hear the crew’s take on Islam Makhachev's legacy and Kevin Holland’s career path. You won’t want to mi...