The Fight Library

Nasssourdine Imavov broke down Caio Borralho at UFC Paris. Does he get Khamzat Chimaev next?🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 007 is filming now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv🥊 Boxing channel: Youtube.com/@UCFN50W4bPM2xdW78XLyv2fQ 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com📚 “American Shaolin" by Matthew Polly: http...

Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo were supposed to win this weekend and set up a long-awaited fight. As these things go, Caleb Plant lost and now we won’t get the fight we were promised. 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com 👾 Discord: https://...

Maycee Barber pulled out of the main event of UFC Vegas 107 leaving Erin Blanchfield opponentless. Now the division will try to move on. Where will Erin Blanchfield go from here? 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com 👾 Discord: https://disco...

Roberto Satoshi Souza snagged a quick fifty second win this weekend at RIZIN in Korea. Let’s take a few minutes and talk about his win over Win Bin Ki, how Roberto Souza set it up, and how good he is as a fighter outside the UFC. RIZIN always delivers and RIZIN in Korea was no different. In addition to Roberto Souza’s win, we will also talk about Shoko Sato winning in the co-main event as well as...

Michael Morales ran through Gilbert Burns but what did we learn? After such a quick fight we learned that Gilbert Burns is more washed than anything else. 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com 📚 “Art of War” by Sun Tzu: https://amzn.to/4...

Your new welterweight king is here. Jack Della Maddalena dethrones Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 to take another title to Australia. Is Islam Makhachev next? 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com 📚 “Iron Ambition” by Mike Tyson: https://amzn...

How is Jack Della Maddalena different for Belal Muhammad than that of Leon Edwards? Let’s take a dive in and see how the main event of UFC 315 will shake out! 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx7TZlIVGhDZ_TpnOtVEVSXmkpr_ViExz&si=J8DZ9G6a-RvTaMOv 📰 Newsletter: fightlibrary.substack.com 📚 “My Fight/Your Fight” by Ronda Rousey:...

Rolando Romero did the impossible. His win over Ryan Garcia was not exciting. It was not emphatic. But it was entertaining. Rolando Romero isn’t on anyone’s list of best boxers but this win over Ryan Garcia was fantastic because of who it was beating Ryan Garcia. How did Rolando Romero do it? Let’s discuss. 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playl...

Back in the win column! Cory Sandhagen shredded Deiveson Figueiredo’s knee. What is next for “The Sandman” and why should it be Sean O’Malley? Chapters: 0:10 Cory Sandhagen is dangerous 4:44 Bo Nickal was not fraud checked 9:01 Santiago Ponzinibbio needs to retire 11:34 Gillian Robertson fan club 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...

Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn put on an all time classic last weekend on DAZN. Now, with a rematch tentatively set for September, we are all aboard. Chris Eubank Jr. managed to snag the win but Conor Benn put on a heck of a performance. September is only 5 months away. Count me in for Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2!🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://yout...

Ian Machado Garry managed to snag the win over Carlos Prates, one of welterweight’s more exciting contenders. Is the pride of the Irish a boring fighter? Chapters: 0:18 Is Ian Machado Garry boring? 5:38 Carlos Prates’ lack of urgency 9:01 Farewell Anthony Smith 12:45 Abus Magomedov with cardio?! 🎞️Check out Fight Finders, my docuseries! Episode 006 is out now: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx...

Does Ryan Garcia stand a chance against Devin Haney this weekend? The two fight on DAZN and I can’t really give Ryan Garcia much credit after all these shenanigans in the build up. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia: the resume 4:55 The new, aggressive Devin Haney 11:06 Ryan Garcia’s path to victory 13:56 Be coachable The resume of Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia are not comparable...

Max Holloway stole the show at UFC 300. Sure, Alex Pereira smashed away Jamahal Hill but it was Holloway’s knockout of Justin Gaethje that broke the most waves. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Max Holloway slumps Justin Gaethje 8:08 Alex Pereira’s one-hitter-quitter 15:08 Weili Zhang has a tough night 18:47 Arman Tsarukyan breaks through the static 22:01 Bo Nickal’s tough night 24:18 Jiri Prochazka back...

UFC 300 is finally here! In today’s podcast we’re breaking down some of the cards best fights including Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:48 What’s on the line for Alex Pereira? 4:38 Jamahal Hill’s path to victory 10:09 Weili Zhang showcase fight 13:34 Gaethje and Holloway’s violence bowl More than a win is on the line for Alex Pereira at UFC 300. He’s got potential mega fights...

Brendan Allen has won seven straight but lacks a marquee win. What’s next for the Louisiana middleweight? Let’s look at that as well as what else UFC Vegas 90 has to offer! Chapters: 0:00 1:01 Brendan Allen has a tough night with Chris Curtis 10:25 Damon Jackson has a new W and hairline 13:23 Morgan Charriere is not elite 18:22 Ignacio Bahamondes’ highlight KO Brendan Allen extended his win streak...

Erin Blanchfield really ran onto Manon Fiorot’s jabs and crosses all night. Didn’t try much different. Just ate them all night. Now it’s back to the drawing board for the 24 year old. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:10 Manon Fiorot deserves a title shot 6:07 Erin Blanchfield needs some work 9:50 Joaquin Buckley gets career best win 14:02 Chris Weidman combination eye pokes Manon Fiorot has one of the best r...

Tim Tszyu and Rolly Romero were both dethroned in two very different fights. In today’s podcast, we talk about the first PBC card on Amazon Prime. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Tim Tszyu gashed up 5:05 Sebastian Fundora vs. Terence Crawford? 9:51 Isaac Cruz is a terminator 13:55 Rolly Romero’s fraudulent title reign Tim Tszyu was one of the higher regarded undefeated fighters. With two belts on the li...

Rose Namajunas notched a win over Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC Vegas 89 last night. With a win at 125, “Thug” Rose is looking for her way to a title shot in her second division. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Rose Namajunas isn’t the same at 125 6:37 Amanda Ribas fought well 11:55 Edmen Shahbazyan REALLY wants to grapple 14:57 Youssef Zalal returns! 19:14 We biting now? Rose Namajunas is tryin...

Sean O’Malley put on a masterclass against Chito Vera in the two’s long awaited rematch. That doesn’t mean Chito Vera didn’t fight like a moron. Let’s talk about his performance for a minute. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Chito Vera is braindead 9:17 Dustin Poirier is braindead too 12:55 Welcome to the UFC, MVP 15:58 Jack Della Maddelena is for real 18:58 Petr Yan is back Sean O’Malley put on for UFC...

It took Anthony Joshua two rounds to do what Tyson Fury couldn’t: knock out Francis Ngannou. And in spectacular fashion, he did it in the second round. In this episode we will recap the fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou and compare it to Tyson Fury’s body of work against the former UFC champion. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Francis Ngannou fraud checked 2:50 Anthony Joshua: still good...

Brandon Royval snagged a sketchy split decision win over former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno this weekend at UFC Mexico. His fight was at elevation and “Raw Dog” put on a torrid pace of volume with a lot of variety. The question now is the following: Is Brandon Royval 125’s Max Holloway? Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:10 Brandon Royval’s volume 5:55 Brandon Moreno isn’t the same anymore 10:55 Brian O...

Ilia Topuria is your new king of the featherweight division. He knocked out the long-reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski in round two to take home the title to his native country of Spain. Let's talk about the fights! Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:57 Ilia Topuria is the king of 145 11:37 Bobby Knuckles violence 15:10 Ian Garry stunk up the joint 18:46 Merab the machine! 20:17 Other outs and ins Ilia T...

Alexander Volkanovski must be what, 80 by now? The talk going into UFC 298 has been that Volkanovski is too old. He’s over 35, the curse for champions. He faces Ilia Topuria this weekend and the matchup couldn’t be tougher. Chapters 0:00 Intro Alexander Volkanovski is a master at switching from southpaw to orthodox. In this video we will look at a few examples of how he does just that in the middl...

Jack Hermansson is a tough fight for anyone. Some come and rise to the occasion (Sean Strickland, Jared Cannonier) and some fall short (Kelvin Gastelum, Chris Curtis). Joe Pyfer fell short. 0:00 Intro 0:17 Joe Pyfer was not fraud checked 4:34 Jack Hermansson is a trap fight 8:16 Dan Ige earns his 50K 10:14 Loma Lookboonmee is always fun Jack Hermansson came out and boxed Joe Pyfer's head off a...

Teofimo Lopez is good until he's not. For such a talented fighter, he consistently under performs against lesser competition, especially that loss to George Kambosos Jr. His win over Jamaine Ortiz last Thursday was exactly that: under performing. 0:00 Intro 0:13 Teofimo Lopez has a focus problem 7:51 Will Jamaine Ortiz ever be champion? 11:24 Keep Teofimo Lopez away from Crawford 14:52 Is Keys...