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The MMA Outsiders

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Join Tom Albano and Zain Bando as they look at the biggest stories in the combat sports world, as well as review and preview fight cards while giving their best bet ideas. One of the newer ventures from the Empty The Bench Network, look out for conversations with other MMA media members, fighters in the limelight, and fighters of the future! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Anthony Joshua Knocks MMA Fans Into UFC 299 | MMA Outsiders Ep 75 - 3/13/2024 13.03.2024 1:28:08

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Zain and Pat talk the latest on UFC 299, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson announced for July 20th on Netflix, Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler UFC 303 and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean O'Malley and Dustin Poirier and crash Joshua-Ngannou spectacle | Ep 74 - 3/5/2024 05.03.2024 48:41

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Zain and Pat talk the latest on, UFC 299 Preview, Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Preview, UFC Vegas 87 Previews and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canelo & PBC part ways with PFL & Bellator | MMA Outsiders Ep 73 - 2/27/2024 27.02.2024 1:15:23

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Jake Paul and Team sent rematch offer to Tommy Fury, PFL vs Bellator, UFC Mexico City & Vegas 87 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ilia Topuria knocks out UFC 300 main event | The MMA Outsiders Ep 72 - 2/20/2024 20.02.2024 1:28:48

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Pereira vs. Hill announcement, Ferreira vs Bader Preview, Moreno vs Royval Preview, Tom and Pat give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teofimo Lopez runs into UFC 298 | The MMA Outsiders Ep 71 - 2/13/2024 14.02.2024 1:04:07

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on No fight set for UFC 300 main event yet, Jon Jones turns down opportunity to main event UFC 300, Teofimo Lopez defeats Jamaine Ortiz and so muich more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cris Cyborg postpones Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk - 2/5/2024 07.02.2024 58:43

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Fury vs Usyk, Recap #UFCVegas85, Preview #UFCVegas86 and so much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kayla Harrison & Jon Anik TKO toxic trolls | The MMA Outsiders Ep 69 - 1/30/2024 31.01.2024 1:11:25

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Zain and Pat talk the latest on Kayla Harrison signs with the UFC and will face Holly Holm at UFC 300, TKO Group executive chairman Vince McMahon resigns in wake of new lawsuit against him, Zain and Pat give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

No leash for Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland? | The MMA Outsiders Ep 68 - 1/23/2024 24.01.2024 1:17:40

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Zain and Pat talk the latest on Sean Strickland’s controversial comments towards LGBTQ community, Conor/Chandler potentially not happening? Cris Cyborg wins second boxing match, Zain and Pat give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

UFC 297 prepares Conor McGregor comeback in Saudi Arabia | The MMA Outsiders Ep 67 - 1/16/20224 17.01.2024 1:08:33

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain discuss the latest on Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou & Zhilei Zhang vs. Joseph Parker booked for March 8 in Saudi Arabia, UFC 297 Preview, UFC Vegas 84: Magomed Ankalaev KOs Johnny Walker, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. Se...

The MMA Outsiders 2023 Awards Show 12/26/2023 26.12.2023 1:45:35

Welcome to The MMA Outsiders 2023 Awards Show! On this special edition of The MMA Outsiders -- the final edition of 2023 -- Tom Albano and Zain Bando review the year that was 2023 in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Tom and Zain will share their thoughts on certain awards and who they'd give them to -- some agreements, some disagreements! Awards discussed include Coach/Gym of the Year, Who to Watch for i...

Anthony Joshua has Colby Covington delusional | The MMA Outsiders Ep 66 - 12/19/2023 20.12.2023 1:08:52

On this episode of The MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain recap UFC 296, they recap Jake Paul's knockout of Andre August, disputed reports about an Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder fight, Previewing the Day of Reckoning boxing card in Saudi Arabia, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See...

Colby Covington downsizes Jake Paul | The MMA Outsiders Ep 65 - 12/12/2023 13.12.2023 1:05:12

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on UFC 296 Preview, Jake Paul vs. Andre August preview, The end of Showtime Boxing, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dana White uses UFC Austin to slam PFL-Bellator deal | The MMA Outsiders Ep 64 - 12/5/2023 06.12.2023 1:01:38

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on UFC Austin recap, Dana White gives thoughts on PFL/Bellator deal, WBC President Mauricio Sulamain hints that Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder in 2024 could determine WBC title mandatory, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on...

From UFC 295 to Bellator's last dance? | The MMA Outsiders Ep 61 - 11/14/2023 15.11.2023 1:31:08

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Bellator lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov fails drug test, Disputed reports on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler at UFC 300, Francis Ngannou willing to wait for Tyson Fury rematch? Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted...

PFL purchases Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou | The MMA Outsiders Ep 59 - 10/31/2023 02.11.2023 1:14:30

On this episode MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zan talk the latest on, Fury, Oleksandr Usyk disputing Dec. 23 date for undisputed heavyweight title fight, Jon Jones injured, out of UFC 295, A report that the PFL's purchase of Bellator is official, PFL to run Bellator as a separate entity for a couple of years, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC,...

Tyson Fury & Francis Ngannou in desert with UFC 294 | The MMA Outsiders Ep 58 - 10/24/2023 24.10.2023 1:15:24

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on UFC 294 recap, UFC to hold Fight Night event in Riyadh in March - first UFC event in Saudi Arabia, Showtime Sports to fold, Stephen Espinoza to be let go; no update on Bellator after Bellator 301 airs on channel in November, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Box...

Logan Paul ends USADA partnership at UFC 294 | The MMA Outsiders Ep 57 - 10/17/2023 17.10.2023 1:16:44

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on The Misfits Boxing card that featured the panned Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis & KSI vs. Tommy Fury fights, - Jake Paul to return to boxing ring on Dec. 15, Edson Barboza's comeback decision win over Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Vegas 81 Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA &am...

Conor McGregor re-enters USADA pool for Logan Paul | The MMA Outsiders Ep 56 10.10.2023 1:13:00

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Conor McGregor submitting paperwork to re-enter USADA testing pool; could this set up UFC 300 show with Michael Chandler? Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk to have two-way rematch clause, ESPN+ increasing price to $110 per year effective Nov. 10 (day before UFC 295), Showtime not renewing Premier Boxing Champions, Tom & Zain give the...

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk gets in Bellator 300's way | The MMA Outsiders Ep 55 06.10.2023 1:08:58

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight signed, being targeted either for Dec. 23 or TBA in January in Saudi Arabia, Per Al Zullino: PFL purchase of Bellator "basically done"; Bellator will be run as its own promotion for a couple of years before folding, Conor McGregor still holding out hope he can fight in...

Split draw between Bellator and PFL at Noche UFC | The MMA Outsiders Ep 54 - 9/19/2023 19.09.2023 1:02:22

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on New mixed reports on the potential sale of Bellator to the PFL, what Bellator fighters should the UFC take a chance on if it folds? Discussion on the controversial split draw between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko at Noche UFC, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA...

Sean Strickland runs the Noche at UFC 293 | The MMA Outsiders Ep 53 - 9/12/2023 12.09.2023 1:01:20

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Adesanya and if he should be granted an immediate rematch for the title? Nina Agdal (Logan Paul's fiancee) suing Dillon Danis, Danis suing Logan Paul, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

A hike to UFC 293 & ESPN prices? | The MMA Outsiders Ep 52 - 9/5/2023 05.09.2023 1:01:51

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on, UFC coming together with NFL & NBA to rewrite DMCA laws and have illegal streaming of events shut down entirely, EXCLUSIVE: ESPN+ bundle with Disney+ and Hulu to increase to $23.99 -- and UFC and boxing PPV prices are likely to follow, "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung retires following third-round KO loss to Max Holloway at U...

Sean O'Malley overshadows Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler | The MMA Outsiders Ep 51 23.08.2023 1:06:54

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Dana White saying Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler will not happen in December, aiming for early 2024, Colby Covington claims Jon Jones doesn’t want him on UFC 295 card, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Boxing cards and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Scott Coker denies rumors of Musk vs. Zuck at UFC 292 | The MMA Outsiders Ep 50 - 8/17/2023 17.08.2023 1:04:14

On this episode of MMA Outsiders, Tom and Zain talk the latest on Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg not happening, Bellator CEO Scott Coker denies rumors of Bellator 300 being last show, Conor McGregor says he “has to” fight Michael Chandler, also plans fights with Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz, Tom & Zain give their thoughts, previews and recaps within all the recent and upcoming UFC, MMA & Box...

Jake Paul antitrusts way into Bellator 300 | The MMA Outsiders Ep 49 - 8/10/2023 10.08.2023 1:06:49

On this episode of MMA Outsiders,Tom and Zain talk the latest on Dana White teasing Zuck vs Musk in Roman Colosseum, Bellator 300 announced for Oct. 7th in San Diego with four title fights, Jake Paul scores one sided decision over Nate Diaz, Logan Paul vs Dillion Danis boxing match announced for Oct. 14th, antitrust lawsuit against UFC certified in state Supreme Court, Tom & Zain give their th...