Dan Tom

The Protect Ya' Neck Podcast

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-A safe haven for MMA Hardcores, degenerate gamblers, and technique nerds who love the game. -Pre & post UFC fight card breakdowns and weekly Top-5 categories.-Hosted by Dan Tom (@TheMMAnalyst) and home to many more..

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#-180: Top 5 Light Heavyweight Fights in MMA with Simon Head 07.04.2020 2:07:37

Show notes (4-6-20): Our top 5 shows are back! Dan Tom is joined by special guest co-host Simon Head (@simonhead), as the two break down their (and your) top 5 light heavyweight fights in MMA. Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa03iqHSle8eU_69Stw2hdw Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPo...

#-179: Live MMA Chat No. 3 – UFC 249 musings, 7 fighters to survive apocalypse with, favorite stylistic matchups and more 03.04.2020 36:32

Show notes (4-2-20): Dan Tom sits down for the third installment of his Live MMA Chat (which can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzBsTM5mz1g), where he discusses Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson’s recent comments regarding UFC 249, 7 fighters to survive the apocalypse with, favorite stylistic matchups and more. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Da...

#-178: Top 5 Bad Stoppages in MMA with Aaron Bronsteter 31.03.2020 1:02:38

Show notes (3-31-20): Our top-5 shows are back! Dan Tom is joined by special guest co-host Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter), as the two break down their top 5 bad stoppages in MMA. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa03iqHSle8eU_69Stw2hdw Sub...

#-177: Top 5 Crowd Reactions in MMA with Jordan Killion 28.03.2020 1:04:50

Show notes (3-28-20): Our top-5 shows are back! Dan Tom is joined by special guest co-host Jordan Killion (@JYork87), as the two break down their top 5 crowd reactions in MMA. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa03iqHSle8eU_69Stw2hdw Submit your...

#-176: Live MMA Chat No. 2 – UFC 249 prospects, 5 lightweight fights worth revisiting, MMA’s best half-guard players and more 26.03.2020 36:02

Show notes (3-26-20): Dan Tom sits down for the second episode of his Live MMA Chat (which can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKayT4LaPZE), where he discusses the prospects of UFC 249, Jon Jones’ DWI, MMA’s best half-guard players, as well as gives out 5 lightweight fights that are worth rewatching. Follow Dan Tom on […]

#-175: Live MMA Chat No. 1 – UFC’s commitment to content, Cage Warriors 113, COVID-19 and MMA Movie recommendations for quarantine 20.03.2020 36:49

Show notes (3-20-20): Dan Tom sits down for the inaugural episode of his Live MMA Chat (which can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcjOfie3hfE), where he discusses Dana White and the UFC’s commitment to content, Cage Warriors 113, COVID-19’s continued impact on MMA, as well as offers some movie recommendations for your self-quarantine time. Follow […]

#-174: UFC Brasilia recap, Coronavirus impact and listener questions 15.03.2020 1:11:24

Show notes (3-14-20): Dan Tom sits down for a special recap episode where he discusses the coronavirus’ impact on MMA, recaps both UFC 248 and UFC on ESPN+ 29, as well as answers listener questions regarding both the UFC roster and gambling. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit […]

#-173: UFC 248 Breakdown 06.03.2020 53:59

Show notes (3-6-20): Dan Tom starts off the podcast by quickly recapping UFC on ESPN+ 26 and UFC on ESPN+ 27 (ending at approx. 15:00) before breaking down UFC 248 from top to bottom, recapping all of his picks and plays at the very end of the episode (48:50). Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA […]

#-172: UFC Auckland Breakdown 21.02.2020 1:05:59

Show notes (2-21-20): Dan Tom starts off the podcast by quickly recapping UFC on ESPN+ 25 and previewing this weekend’s Bellator fights (ending at approx. 17:36) before breaking down UFC on ESPN+ 26 from top to bottom, recapping all of his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on […]

#-171: UFC Rio Rancho Breakdown 14.02.2020 1:17:28

Show notes (1-14-20): After an ultra-brief intro Dan Tom gets right into the fights, breaking down UFC on ESPN+ 25 from top to bottom, recapping his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and Top-5 lists using […]

#-170: UFC 247 Recap 10.02.2020 1:01:24

Show notes (2-9-20): Dan Tom sits down for a special recap episode, going over results and sharing some thoughts about the fallout from UFC 247. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and Top-5 lists using #ProtectYaNeckPodcast For all of Dan Tom’s breakdowns and articles, as well [&#8230...

#-169: UFC 247 Breakdown 07.02.2020 1:16:07

Show notes (2-7-20): Dan Tom breaks down UFC 247 from top to bottom, recapping his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA  Follow the Podcast on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast  Submit your questions and Top-5 lists using #ProtectYaNeckPodcast For all of Dan Tom’s breakdowns and artic...

#-168: Recapping results, reacting to news and looking ahead to UFC 247 31.01.2020 1:11:35

Show notes (1-31-20): Dan Tom spends the first half of the show recapping results from UFC on ESPN+ 24 and Bellator 238 before looking ahead to the fight odds for UFC 247. In the second half of the show (which starts at approx. 31:00), Dan answers your questions and reacts to the latest news in […]

#-167: UFC Raleigh and Bellator 238 Breakdown 24.01.2020 1:38:58

Show notes (1-24-20): After recapping his results from UFC 246, Dan Tom breaks down both Bellator 238 (at approx. 23:00) and UFC on ESPN+ 24 (at approx. 46:00) from top to bottom, recapping all of his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast […]

#-166: UFC 246 Breakdown 16.01.2020 1:07:58

Show notes (1-16-20): Dan Tom breaks down UFC 245 from top to bottom, recapping his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Be sure to check out this UFC 246: McGregor-Cerrone betting preview, which features fight odds and a prediction from my friends at My Top Sportsbooks: https://www.mytopsportsbooks.com/free-picks/ufc/mcgregor-cerrone-betting-preview-odds-prediction/ Follow Dan Tom on T...

#-165: Top 5 Hook KO’s in MMA (Flashback Edition) with Connor Ruebusch 10.01.2020 2:06:26

Show notes (1-10-20): Dan Tom opens the episode with a couple quick shoutouts before kicking things back to September of 2018, where he and Connor Ruebusch (@BoxingBusch) broke down their top 5 hook KO’s in MMA. Enjoy! Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and Top-5 lists […]

#-164: Year-End Wrap-Up Show 04.01.2020 1:14:44

Show notes (1-3-19): Dan Tom sits down for a special episode, as he recaps recent MMA results, discusses year-end awards, updates the audience on the state of the podcast and gives his final thoughts on “The Mandalorian.” Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and Top-5 lists [&#823...

#-163: Bellator Hawaii/UFC Busan Breakdown 20.12.2019 1:06:57

Show notes (12-19-19): After a brief intro, Dan Tom breaks down Bellator: Salute The Troops (at approx. 9:50), Bellator 236 (at approx. 24:45) and UFC on ESPN+ 23 (at approx. 40:20), recapping all of his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on […]

#-162: UFC 245 Recap 15.12.2019 56:19

Show notes (12-15-19): Dan Tom sits down for a special recap episode, going over results and sharing some thoughts about the fallout from UFC 245. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and Top-5 lists using #ProtectYaNeckPodcast For all of Dan Tom’s breakdowns and articles, as well [&#82...

#-161: UFC 245 Breakdown 12.12.2019 1:50:07

Show notes (12-11-19): After recapping UFC on ESPN 7 (ending at approx. 19:00), Dan Tom breaks down UFC 245 from top to bottom, recapping his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. If you would like to learn the in’s and out’s of UFC betting, then feel free to check out this […]

#-160: UFC D.C. Breakdown 06.12.2019 1:38:03

Show notes (12-5-19): After an ultra-brief intro Dan Tom gets right into the fights, breaking down UFC on ESPN 7 from top to bottom, recapping his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and Top-5 lists using […]

#-159: Top 5 Walkouts in MMA (Flashback Edition) 30.11.2019 2:01:24

Show notes (11-29-19): Dan Tom opens the episode with relevant news and notes, giving his thoughts on recently announced matchups between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone, as well as Jon Jones and Dominick Reyes. After that (at approx. the 50:00 mark), Dan kicks things back to June of 2017, where he and Jordan Killion (@JYork87) […]

#-158: MMA Roundup 21.11.2019 1:27:24

Show notes (11-20-19): After recapping results from UFC Sao Paulo, Dan Tom previews Bellator London (at approx. 23:15), as well as looks ahead to both UFC on ESPN 7 (27:50) and UFC 245 (40:30), giving off-the-cuff analysis and his early leans. After the break (starting at approx. 48:50), Dan touches on who he believes the […]

#-157: UFC Sao Paulo Breakdown 15.11.2019 1:49:32

Show notes (11-14-19): After recapping results from UFC Moscow and more, Dan Tom breaks down UFC on ESPN+ 22 from top to bottom (at approx. 35:00), recapping his picks and plays at approximately 1:25:00. Dan finishes off the episode with a bonus film review segment, sharing his thoughts on “Joker.” Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: […]

#-156: UFC Moscow Breakdown 08.11.2019 1:18:38

Show notes (11-7-19): After recapping results from UFC 244, Dan Tom breaks down his picks for UFC on ESPN+ 21 from top to bottom (at approx. 29:30), recapping his picks and plays at the very end of the episode. Follow Dan Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTomMMA Follow the Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePYNPodcast Submit your questions and […]