Verbal Sparring MMA

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Verbal Sparring is a weekly MMA podcast covering the biggest news, fight announcements, previews, and recaps from the world of mixed martial arts. Tune in every Monday and Friday for:• Reactions to the latest MMA news and fight announcements• Deep dives into upcoming UFC and PFL fight cards• Recaps and analysis of the most meaningful results from each event• Discussions on rankings, matchmaking, and the future of MMAWhether you’re a hardcore fight fan or just getting into the sport, Verbal Sparring is the place for passionate MMA discussion every week!

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Ep. 263 - UFC Vegas 68 + Bellator 290 | PRIME x UFC | Pereira/Izzy, Burns/Masvidal & Holloway/Allen 03.02.2023 42:23

Join us as we discuss the biggest fights at UFC Vegas 68: Lewis vs Spivac and Bellator 290: Bader vs Emelianenko 2, PRIME becoming a UFC sponsor, Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya 2, Gilbert Burns vs Jorge Masvidal, and Max Holloway vs Arnold Allen all being targeted for April, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:27) - UFC Vegas 68 main event preview: (7) Derrick Lewis vs (12) Serghei Spiva...

Ep. 262 - Hill Captures Vacant Title | Moreno Bests Figueiredo in Rivalry | Aldo to the Hall of Fame 23.01.2023 1:25:09

Join us as we discuss Jamahal Hill's incredible title-winning performance against Glover Teixeira in the UFC 283 main event, Brandon Moreno beating Deiveson Figueiredo in their rivalry, Jose Aldo being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (7:37) - (7) Jamahal Hill defeats (2) Glover Teixeira via Unanimous Decision (22:58) - (IC) Brandon Moreno defeats (C) D...

Ep. 261 - UFC 283 Preview | Our Thoughts on the Power Slap Debut | Jeff Molina Suspended 20.01.2023 50:10

Join us as we discuss the most significant fights for UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill, our thoughts on the debut of Power Slap, Jeff Molina being suspended, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:40) - UFC 283 main event preview: (2) Glover Teixeira vs (7) Jamahal Hill (15:52) - UFC 283 co-main event preview: (C) Deiveson Figueiredo vs (IC) Brandon Moreno (25:11) - Our thoughts on the debut of Pow...

Ep. 260 - Strickland's Short Notice W | Gane vs Jones Set After Ngannou Release | Edwards vs Usman 3 16.01.2023 34:02

Join us as we discuss Sean Strickland's short-notice victory over Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Vegas 67, Ciryl Gane vs Jon Jones for the vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship, Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman trilogy being set, and more! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:04) - (7) Sean Strickland defeats (12) Nassourdine Imavov via Unanimous Decision (8:01) - Fight announcements (1) Ciryl Gane vs Jon Jone...

Ep. 259 - UFC Vegas 67 Preview | Dana's Media Day | Bellator Announces Lightweight Grand Prix 13.01.2023 1:11:52

Join us as we discuss the most significant fights for UFC Vegas 67: Strickland vs Imavov, Dana White's fight week media day, Bellator announcing their Lightweight Grand Prix, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:28) - Recap of the last month Stephan Bonnar passes away at the age of 45 Dana White video and fallout  Former UFC fighter Phil Baroni was arrested and charged with aggravated fem...

Cageside Rewind - UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit REWATCH, REACTIONS & HISTORY 09.01.2023 55:35

Welcome to our second edition of Cageside Rewind! During this series, we will be going back to rewatch, react to, and discuss the history of MMA events that occurred before the start of our show. Today we have UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:43) - MMA event spinner wheel selection (2:53) - The history and storylines of UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit (9:10) - Opening thoughts o...

Verbal Sparring (1/6/2023) | Is Jake Paul to the PFL a Good Move? | UFC Prospects to Watch in 2023 06.01.2023 1:23:53

Join us as we discuss Jake Paul signing with the PFL and whether or not we feel it will be beneficial for either party, UFC prospects to watch out for in 2023, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (9:56) - Jake Paul has officially signed with the PFL. Is this a good move for all parties involved? (24:34) - Who is one fighter that you wish could get a mulligan? (34:36) - Who is more likely to recl...

The Joey's 2022 MMA Award Show | Biggest Moments, Best Finishes, Most Shocking Upsets & More! 23.12.2022 54:03

Welcome to our third installment of "The Joey's"! Today we take a trip down memory lane and go over all the biggest and best moments from MMA in 2022! Along with this, we will give out 8 MMA awards different from years past which include the most violent fights, the best women's MMA moment, the biggest upsets of the year, and so much more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (8:05) - Cash it, Don't Trash...

Ep. 258 - Cannonier Edges Out Strickland | Tsarukyan Stays a Level Above | 2023 Fight Announcements 19.12.2022 55:52

Join us as we discuss Jared Cannonier getting a razor-close decision victory over Sean Strickland in the UFC Vegas 66 main event, Arman Tsarukyan getting back on track against Damir Ismagulov, first quarter 2023 UFC fight announcements, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:41) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks...

Ep. 257 - UFC Vegas 66 Preview | Jared Gordon Calls Out Paddy Pimblett for a Rematch 15.12.2022 47:08

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC Vegas 66, discuss Jared Gordon calling out Paddy Pimblett for a rematch, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:03) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_term=Unbounce&utm_content=Carolin...

Ep. 256 - UFC 282 Ends With No Champion | Paddy Wins a Robbery? | Stots vs Mix For Grand Prix Finals 12.12.2022 1:10:32

Join us as we discuss Jan Blachowicz vs Magomed Ankalaev ending in a split draw, Paddy Pimblett defeating Jared Gordon in a very controversial decision, Raufeon Stots vs Patchy Mix being set for the Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix finals, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:42) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_We...

Ep. 255 - UFC 282 & Bellator 289 Preview | TJ Dillashaw Retires | ONE Championship US Debut 08.12.2022 1:10:01

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC 282 and Bellator 289, discuss TJ Dillashaw's retirement, give our thoughts on ONE Championship's US debut, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:01) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_ter...

Ep. 254 - Wonderboy Outlasts Holland in a Fight of the Year Contender | Is UFC Betting in Jeopardy? 05.12.2022 1:01:15

Join us as we discuss Stephen Thompson and Kevin Holland's insane UFC Orlando main event where Wonderboy turned back the clock, the most recent updates surrounding the UFC betting situation, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (9:29) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free...

Ep. 253 - UFC Orlando Preview | Conor McGregor Calls Out Artem Lobov | Paddy Pimblett Viral Video 01.12.2022 58:32

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC Orlando, discuss Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov's potential lawsuit, Paddy Pimblett's ring doorbell viral video, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:12) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&u...

Ep. 252 - Pacheco Upsets Harrison | Loughnane Delivers on His Promise | UFC 282 Title Fight Shake Up 28.11.2022 44:55

Join us as we discuss Larissa Pacheco defeating Kayla Harrison and Brendan Loughnane defeating Bubba Jenkins, UFC 282's title fight drama, the rest of the 2022 PFL World Championships, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:37) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_150...

Ep. 251 - Nemkov Wins Grand Prix | Nurmagomedov Adds to Family Legacy | UFC Vegas 65 Fight Day Drama 21.11.2022 52:27

Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:11) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_term=Unbounce&utm_content=Caroline_Weeks&promo=MMAJOES (5:27) - Bellator 288 main event recap: (C) Vadim Nemkov defeats (1) Corey Anderson via Unanimous Decision (13:34) - B...

Ep. 250 - UFC Vegas 65 & Bellator 288 Preview | PFL Championship PPV Price Revealed 17.11.2022 41:41

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC Vegas 65 and Bellator 288, discuss the PFL Championship PPV cost, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:06) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_term=Unbounce&utm_content=Caroline_Weeks...

Ep. 249 - Pereira & Weili Capture Gold | Poirier Outlasts Chandler | Makhachev vs Volkanovski is On 14.11.2022 1:36:34

Join us as we discuss Alex Pereira defeating Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title, Zhang Weili submitting Carla Esparza to become a two-time champion, Dustin Poirier outlasting Michael Chandler in the UFC 281 fight of the night, Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski being announced for UFC 284, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:50) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER -...

Ep. 248 - UFC 281 Preview, Predictions & Odds | Shane Burgos Out of PFL Debut 10.11.2022 1:18:01

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC 281, give some of our predictions and thoughts on the betting odds, discuss Shane Burgos being out of his PFL debut due to injury, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (6:48) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Fre...

Ep. 247 - Is Amanda Lemos Next to Challenge for the 115 Title? | Neil Magny Passes GSP in Wins 07.11.2022 43:50

Join us as we discuss Amanda Lemos defeating Marina Rodriguez in the UFC Vegas 64 main event, Neil Magny submitting Daniel Rodriguez to surpass GSP on the welterweight win list, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (5:29) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&a...

Ep. 246 - UFC Vegas 64 Preview | The Legacy of the Playstation 2 03.11.2022 45:09

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC Vegas 64, discuss the greatness that was Playstation 2, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:14) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_term=Unbounce&utm_content=Caroline_Weeks&promo...

Ep. 245 - Allen vs Kattar Ends With an Injury | Paul Beats Silva & Calls Out Diaz | Halloween Movies 31.10.2022 55:06

Join us as we discuss the unfortunate ending in the Arnold Allen vs Calvin Kattar main event, Jake Paul defeating Anderson Silva, our favorite Halloween slasher films, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (2:20) - Our favorite Halloween slasher films (14:41) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&am...

Ep. 244 - UFC Vegas 63 Preview | Bellator vs Rizin Event | What to Expect from Paul vs Silva 27.10.2022 43:30

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC Vegas 63, discuss our thoughts on the Bellator vs Rizin New Year's Eve event, Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva this weekend, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:26) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_50...

Ep. 243 - The Makhachev Era Begins | Sterling's Bantamweight Record | O'Malley Enters Contention 24.10.2022 1:34:45

Join us as we discuss Islam Makhachev defeating Charles Oliveira to become the new UFC lightweight champion, Aljamain Sterling defending his title against TJ Dillashaw and setting a new bantamweight record, Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan's incredible fight of the night at UFC 280, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (3:43) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/...

Ep. 242 - UFC 280 Preview | Hasbulla Signs to Fight in UFC | Dana White's New Slap Fighting League 20.10.2022 1:24:47

Join us as we break down the most significant fights for UFC 280, discuss Hasbulla signing with the UFC, Dana White’s new slap fighting promotion, and more! Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (4:38) - PointsBet Sportsbook 100% Deposit Match OFFER - https://join.pointsbet.com/bdm2k/?utm_source=Unbounce_Caroline_Weeks&utm_medium=BDM&utm_campaign=Risk_Free_2_1500_500&utm_term=Unbounce&utm_co...