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Sean breaks down what might happen at the top of the UFC Lightweight division within the next 12 months. With Beneil Dariush vs. Islam Makhachev being booked recently, it looks like Justin Gaethje will be next to fight Charles Oliveria for the Lightweight Title. Also, where do the other contenders like Dustin Poirier, Rafael Dos Anjos, and Conor McGregor fit in? TIMESTAMPS: ( 02:00 ) - Beneil Dari...

Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick talks about why the UFC wants to and is bringing back touring events, compared to hosting events at the Apex. Patrick also discusses who gained the most ground as the No. 2 MMA Promotion. Plus a look into Paul vs. Woodley 2 PPV buys, and what might be...

Sean Sheehan gives his betting analysis for many of the biggest potential UFC fights of 2022. From Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev or Conor McGregor, to Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes or "Cris Cyborg." Some matchups are more sensible than others but in this crazy world, even Hasbulla gets a mention. 2022 has many exciting matchups waiting to happen and we are here to take a look into the...

Should Conor McGregor go straight for the title shot against Charles Oliveira, or should he fight someone else? McGregor has lots of potential fights in the likes of Dustin Poirier, Nate Diaz or even Tony Ferguson. Sean gives his thoughts on McGregor's potential opponents and gives an in-depth look into whom he believes Conor McGregor should fight upon his return to MMA on this episode of The...

On this episode of The Sheehan Show, Sean predicts the holder of each divisional title in the UFC at the end of 2022. Some of his picks might surprise you—or are they the same as yours? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 02:41 - Men's Flyweight 03:50 - Men's Bantamweight 05:50 - Women's Flyweight 07:32 - Women's Strawweight 08:27 - Women's Bantamweight 09:50 - Women's Featherweight...

On this episode of The Sheehan Show, Sean talks about three, pivotal UFC fights he'd like to see get booked in 2022. The results of these fights would crown new champions and could drastically change the UFC landscape. TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) - Intro ( 02:24 ) - Jon Jones vs. the Heavyweight Champion (Francis Ngannou vs Ciryl Gane winner) ( 09:28 ) - Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev ( 15:20 ) -...

Sean and Harry discuss what's next for the long-time, former, Light-Heavyweight Champion, as he prepares to move up to heavyweight with a list of legal troubles in his shadow. TIMESTAMPS: ( 01:08 ) Jon Jones's history of getting in trouble with the law. ( 07:55 ) Does Jones's legal history impact his matchmaking and will Jon Jones be the same after a two-year leave from the Octagon? (...

Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick gives his estimate on the UFC PPV buys, explores if Amanda Nune and Poirier losing is a bad thing for the UFC business, a look into PFL Challengers series with it's celeb judges like Mike Tyson plus its deal with Fubo Streaming service, UFC making...

Sean Sheehan recaps the action from UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus & KSW 65 'Khalidov vs. Soldic'. The main topics are of this episode are illegal strikes, where does Derrick Lewis fit into the heavyweight title picture, Soldic's thunderous knockout of Khalidov at KSW 65, and what is next for Stephen Thompson? Timestamps: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 04:00 ) - Illegal Strikes in MMA (Rick...

Keith and Ben preview the final UFC event of the year, #UFCVegas45 , with a bunch of upset picks and a little more friendly disagreement than usual. Come say goodbye to 2021 with us! 0:00 Intro: A fitting end to 2021 4:57 Jordan Leavitt vs. Matt Sayles 13:41 Don'Tale Mayes vs. Josh Parisian 21:58 Raquel Pennington vs. Macy Chiasson 34:07 Charles Jourdain vs. Andre Ewell 42:20 Sijara Eubanks vs...

Sean Sheehan is back to give his Top 5 Bets for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus and KSW 65: Khalidov vs. Soldic. UFC Vegas 45 is headlined by highly ranked knockout artist Derrick Lewis against the surging Chris Daukaus. KSW 65 sees welterweight champion, Roberto Soldic move up in weight to take on middleweight champion Mamed Khalidov. TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 01:56 ) BET 1: Mamed Khalidov...

Sean previews KSW 65 which features a Champ vs. Champ main-event between Middleweight champ, Mamed Khalidov (35-7-2), and welterweight champ, Roberto Soldic (19-3). While the co-main event features the highly rematch between Daniel Torres (12-4) and Salahdine Parnasse (15-1-1) for the KSW featherweight title. KSW 65 takes place on December 18 at the Gliwice Arena in Gliwice, Poland. The event is t...

Sean explores some factors that could have led to what some are calling the biggest upset in MMA history, as Julianna Pena defeated Amanda Nunes by submission in Round 3 to capture the Bantamweight championship at UFC 269 whilst being a 12-to-1 underdog. Sean gives his thoughts on Pena's upset of Nunes in this episode of "The Sheehan Show." TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) Julianna Pena defeats A...

Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick discusses the UFC bringing back touring Fight Night events, UFC looking for new sponsors and what types they are looking for, ESPN and UFC TV + Streaming rights and future projections, and finally a deep-dive into the new information available made ava...

Sean Sheehan is back to give his Top 5 Best Bets for UFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier and the Cage Warriors end of year event, "Double Trouble" which features CW 131 plus CW 132. TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 01:48 ) BET 1: Amanda Nunes | KO ( 04:48 ) BET 2: Dan Ige ( 08:08 ) BET 3: Djati Melan | Cage Warriors 131 ( 11:11 ) Cage Warriors 131 Betting Odds and analysis ( 14:55 ) BET 4: Luke Shan...

Keith and Ben break down the monster #UFC269 , with two title bouts atop a nearly impeccable 15-fight card. This one's a big one, and we give it all the attention it deserves with a three-hour deep dive. History, trivia, adolescent humor, and of course analysis, predictions and picks for every fight. Buckle in! 0:00 Intro: Sometimes, what a card lacks can make it great 10:28 Gillian Robertson...

Sean Sheehan is joined by Cage Warriors commentator, Brad Wharton to preview, Cage Warriors 132 the second event of the upcoming "Double Trouble" fight cards. Timestamps: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 01:50 ) Dominique Wooding vs. Carlos Abreu ( 08:10 ) Sam Creasy vs. Luke Shanks ( 13:35 ) Mateusz Figlak vs. Kent Kauppinen ( 16:55 ) Michal Figlak vs Stevie McIntosh ( 15:14 ) Tobias Harila vs. Jair Jun...

ean Sheehan is joined by Cage Warriors commentator, Brad Wharton to preview, Cage Warriors 131 the first of the upcoming "Double Trouble" fight cards. Cage Warriors 131 is headlined by Matthew Bonner vs Djati Melan for the Middleweight Title. Timestamps: ( 00:00 ) Intro and thoughts on "Double Trouble" ( 03:10 ) Oban Elliot vs . Madars Bertholds-Fleminas. ( 06:40 ) George Hardwick...

Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick discusses UFC Fighter Contracts that were recently disclosed in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit, Kevin Lee being released by the UFC, if Triller Triad Combat fighter purses are sustainable, PFL's new Challenger Series, and adoption of a PPV model and a f...

With Keith out this week, Sherdog contributor Lev Pisarsky stepped in to lend his expertise as he and Ben talked about the 15-fight monster that is #UFCVegas44 . Ben and Lev give background, analysis, predictions and picks for UFC on ESPN 31 "Font vs. Aldo," as well as a bonus discussion of the sensational #Bellator272 title fight between Sergio Pettis and Kyoji Horiguchi. 0:00 Intro: Dana...

Sean Sheehan is back to give his Top 5 Bets for UFC Fight Night: Aldo vs. Font and Bellator 272: Pettis vs. Horiguchi. TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 02:05 ) BET 1: Kyoji Horiguchi ( 05:13 ) BET 2: Jamahal Hill ( 08:16 ) BET 3: Alex Morono via Decision ( 11:57 ) BET 4: Rafael Fiziev via Decision ( 14:28 ) Flyer Bet: Rob Font in Round 5 ( 17:08 ) Bets Overview & Fight Odds

Sean Sheehan has an in-depth look into Bellator 272, which features Bellator MMA bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis defending his title for the first time against Rizin 135-pound king Kyoji Horiguchi. Bellator 272 is set to go down on Dec. 3 at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut. TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 02:53 ) Johnny Eblen vs. Collin Huckbody ( 05:30 ) Dan Moret vs. Spike Carly...

Sean Sheehan has a look into Jose Aldo's legendary career and why Sean considers Aldo one of the greatest fighters of all time. TIMESTAMPS: ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 03:46 ) The beginning of Jose Aldo's career. WEC Champion. ( 05:36 ) UFC Debut is at UFC 129 vs. Mark Hominick ( 07:48 ) Jose Aldo's UFC Featherweight Title Reign (2011-2015) ( 09:37 ) Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor and the aftermat...

Sheehan Show feat. Oban Elliott | Cage Warriors 131 via @Sean Sheehan Oban Elliott joins Sean Sheehan to discuss his comeback to MMA after overcoming a health scare, following in his late fathers footsteps by competing in combat sports and how he see's his career playing going into the future. Oban faces Madars Bertholds-Fleminas at Cage Warriors 131 on December 10. ( 00:00 ) Intro ( 01:05 ) B...

Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick discusses UFC 268 selling 700k PPV's domestically, the new UFC evaluation of $9.2 billion by the investment firm, "Piper Sandler" and has an in-depth look into how UFC fighter pay affects the UFC business model. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (0...