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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Is Manel Kape NEXT for Alexandre Pantoja? | 5 More UFC Fight Announcements!? 03.03.2025 22:04

I will recap UFC Vegas 103 in today's episode, where Manel Kape knocked out Asu Almabayev in the main event! I will also discuss 5 more UFC fight announcements, including the new co-main event for UFC 313 this upcoming weekend! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:46) - UFC Vegas 103 main event recap: (6) Manel Kape defeats (8) Asu Almabayev via TKO (7:16) - The rest of UFC Vegas 103 Cody Brundage d...

UFC Vegas 103: Kape vs Almabayev PREVIEW | 2 More Fights Added to UFC 315! 28.02.2025 12:40

I will break down UFC Vegas 103 in today's episode, headlined by Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev! I will also discuss two more fight announcements for UFC 315! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:40) - UFC Vegas 103 main event preview: (6) Manel Kape vs (8) Asu Almabayev (6:56) - The rest of UFC Vegas 103 Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics Hyder Amil vs William Gomis Danny Barlow vs Sam Patterson Ric...

CONTROVERSY Between Cejudo & Yadong at UFC Seattle | Sandhagen vs Figueiredo Set to Headline in May 24.02.2025 29:45

I will recap UFC Seattle in today's episode, where Song Yadong defeated Henry Cejudo in the main event, but not without some controversy! I will also discuss the main event announcement for UFC Des Moines, featuring Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:36) - UFC Seattle main event recap: (8) Song Yadong defeats (7) Henry Cejudo via Technical Decision (9:22...

UFC Seattle PREVIEW | Topuria VACATES | Rakhmonov INJURED | MAJOR NEWS for UFC London, UFC 314 & UFC 315! 21.02.2025 41:15

I will break down UFC Seattle in today's episode, headlined by Henry Cejudo vs Song Yadong! I will also discuss Dana White's massive fight announcements including Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes, Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena, Valentina Shevchenko vs Manon Fiorot, and more! Ilia Topuria has also decided to vacate his featherweight title to move up to lightweight and Shavkat R...

Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues PREVIEW | International Fight Week ANNOUNCED | Emmett vs Murphy in April! 13.02.2025 19:25

I will break down UFC Vegas 102 in today's episode, headlined by Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues! I will also discuss UFC's 2025 international fight week and a new UFC featherweight fight announcement! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:55) - UFC Vegas 102 main event preview: (7) Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues (9:06) - The rest of UFC Vegas 102 (10) Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal Ismael...

TWO MASSIVE FIGHTS to Make After UFC 312 | Dominick Cruz RETIRES | BIG Flyweight Fight Announcements 10.02.2025 32:09

I will recap UFC 312 in today's episode, including Dricuss Du Plessis defending his title against Sean Strickland and Zhang Weili becoming the first fighter to beat Tatiana Suarez! I will also discuss Dominick Cruz's retirement from MMA and 2 new UFC flyweight fight announcements! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:57) - UFC 312 main event preview: (C) Dricus Du Plessis defeats (1) Sean St...

UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 PREVIEW | Two BIG Strawweight Fights ANNOUNCED 07.02.2025 24:03

I will break down UFC 312 in today's episode, including two title fights between Dricuss Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland and Zhang Weili vs Tatiana Suarez! I will also discuss 2 new UFC strawweight fight announcements! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:06) - UFC 312 main event preview: (C) Dricus Du Plessis vs (1) Sean Strickland (10:33) - UFC 312 co-main event preview: (C) Zhang Weili vs (1) T...

Nassourdine Imavov OR Khamzat Chimaev? | What's NEXT for Israel Adesanya? 03.02.2025 24:43

In today's episode, I will recap UFC Saudi Arabia, where Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Israel Adesanya in the main event! I will also discuss a new middleweight fight announcement for UFC Kansas City in April! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:47) - UFC Saudi Arabia main event recap: (5) Nassourdine Imavov defeats (2) Israel Adesanya via KO (10:02) - The rest of UFC Saudi Arabia (15 WW) Mich...

UFC Saudi Arabia BREAKDOWN | King Green & Jim Miller FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS 31.01.2025 30:46

In today's episode, I will break down UFC Saudi Arabia, headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Nassourdine Imavov! I will also discuss 3 new UFC fight announcements! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:12) - UFC Saudi Arabia main event preview: (2) Israel Adesanya vs (5) Nassourdine Imavov (10:41) - The rest of UFC Saudi Arabia (14) Shara Magomedov vs Michael Page (4) Sergei Pavlovich vs (9) Jairzinho Roz...

Are Islam Makhachev & Merab Dvalishvili the BEST IN THE WORLD? | Alex Pereira's Next Fight is OFFICIAL! 20.01.2025 43:35

In today's episode, I will recap UFC 311, including Islam Makhachev submitting Renato Moicano and Merab Dvalishvili defeating Umar Nurmagomedov! I will also discuss the main and co-main event announcement for UFC 313! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:52) - UFC 311 main event recap: (C) Islam Makhachev defeats (10) Renato Moicano via Submission (7:21) - UFC 311 co-main event preview: (C) Mera...

UFC 311 PREVIEW | UFC London Main Event ANNOUNCED | BIG Changes to the PFL! 17.01.2025 51:58

In today's episode, I will break down the entire 14-fight UFC 311 card, including Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukayn 2 and Merab Dvalishvili vs Umar Nurmagomedov! I will also discuss the main event of the UFC London on March 22 and some big changes to the PFL for 2025! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:15) - UFC 311 main event preview: (C) Islam Makhachev vs (1) Arman Tsarukyan (10:13) - UFC...

Mackenzie Dern is ONE WIN AWAY From a Title Shot! | Last Minute CHANGE to UFC 311! 13.01.2025 24:49

In today's episode, I will recap UFC Vegas 101, where Mackenzie Dern submitted Amanda Ribas in the main event! I will also discuss the two UFC fight announcements! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:02) - UFC Vegas 101 main event recap: (6) Mackenzie Dern defeats (8) Amanda Ribas via Submission (9:11) - The rest of UFC Vegas 101 Santiago Ponzinibbio defeats Carlston Harris via TKO Cesar Almeida de...

UFC Vegas 101: Dern vs Ribas 2 PREVIEW | UFC Seattle Main, Co-Main & More ANNOUNCED! 10.01.2025 23:25

It's time for the first podcast of 2025! In today's episode, I will preview UFC Vegas 101, headlined by Mackenzie Dern vs Amanda Ribas! I will also discuss the UFC Seattle fight announcements, including the main and co-main event! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:16) - UFC Vegas 101 main event preview: (6) Mackenzie Dern vs (8) Amanda Ribas (9:29) - The rest of UFC Vegas 101 Santiago Ponzinibbio...

Buckley FINISHES Covington to Enter TITLE CONTENTION | Israel Adesanya Set to HEADLINE UFC Saudi Arabia! 16.12.2024 28:13

It's time to recap the final UFC event of 2024 where Joaquin Buckley finished Colby Covington in the main event! I will also discuss 3 new UFC fight announcements, including the main event for UFC Saudi Arabia on February 1! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:58) - UFC Tampa main event recap: (9) Joaquin Buckley defeats (6) Colby Covington via TKO (11:12) - The rest of UFC Tampa Cub Swanson defeat...

UFC Tampa: Covington vs Buckley PREVIEW | 4 UFC Fight Announcements for Next Year! 13.12.2024 22:04

It's time to preview the final UFC event of 2024, which will take place in Tampa, Florida. It will be headlined by Colby Covington vs. Joaquin Buckley. I will also discuss four new UFC fight announcements for February and March 2025! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:53) - UFC Tampa main event preview: (6) Colby Covington vs (9) Joaquin Buckley (8:29) - The rest of UFC Tampa Cub Swanson vs Billy...

Pantoja CALLS OUT Mighty Mouse at UFC 310 | Rakhmonov Still PERFECT | UFC 311 & UFC 312 Are STACKED! 09.12.2024 40:48

It's time to recap UFC 310 where Alexandre Pantoja submitted Kai Asakura in the main event to retain his flyweight championship! I will also discuss the huge UFC 311 and UFC 312 fight announcements, including 4 title fights! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:34) - UFC 310 main card recap (C) Alexandre Pantoja defeats Kai Asakura via Submission (3) Shavkat Rakhmonov defeats (7) Ian Machado Garry v...

UFC 310 PREVIEW | Can Asakura Become CHAMP in His Debut? | Rakhmonov & Garry Fight to Stay PERFECT 06.12.2024 43:49

It's time to preview the UFC 310 fight card, headlined by the flyweight championship fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Asakura! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:10) - UFC 310 main event preview: (C) Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Asakura (7:24) - UFC 310 co-main event preview: (3) Shavkat Rakhmonov vs (7) Ian Machado Garry (15:49) - UFC 310 main card preview (2) Ciryl Gane vs (3) Alexander Volko...

2 Former CHAMPIONS, 4 UNDEFEATED Fighters & More at the 2024 PFL World Championships! 28.11.2024 23:08

It's time to preview the 2024 PFL World Championships! I will also discuss a new middleweight fight announcement for UFC 311 in January! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:52) - 2024 PFL World Championships preview Brendan Loughnane vs Timur Khizriev Dakota Ditcheva vs Taila Santos Impa Kasanganay vs Dovletzdhan Yagshimuradov Shamil Musaev vs Magomed Umalatov Brent Primus vs Gadzhi Rabadanov Denis...

Petr Yan is BACK in TITLE CONTENTION! | HUGE Fight Announced for UFC 311! 25.11.2024 20:08

It's time to recap UFC Macau, where Petr Yan defeated Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event! I will also discuss a big UFC fight announcement for UFC 311 in January! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:50) - UFC Macau main event recap: (3) Petr Yan defeats (5) Deiveson Figueiredo via Unanimous Decision (9:39) - The rest of UFC Macau (2) Yan Xiaonan defeats (10) Tabatha Ricci via Unanimous Decision...

The Most SLEPT ON Main Event of 2024?! | Petr Yan vs Deiveson Figueiredo BREAKDOWN 22.11.2024 18:26

It's time to preview UFC Macau, headlined by Petr Yan vs Deiveson Figueiredo! I will also discuss 3 new UFC fight announcements for February of 2025! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:09) - UFC Macau main event preview: (3) Petr Yan vs (5) Deiveson Figueiredo (9:19) - The rest of UFC Macau (2) Yan Xiaonan vs (10) Tabatha Ricci (8) Volkan Oezdemir vs (10) Carlos Ulberg Wang Cong vs Gabriella Ferna...

What's NEXT for Jon Jones After UFC 309? | Charles Oliveira Goes 2-0 vs Michael Chandler | BIG Changes to UFC 310! 18.11.2024 39:35

It's time to recap UFC 309, where Jon Jones knocked out Stipe Miocic in the main event, and discuss big changes to UFC 310 and UFC Tampa in December! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:47) - UFC 309 main event recap: (C) Jon Jones defeats (8) Stipe Miocic via TKO (11:32) - The rest of UFC Vegas 309 (2) Charles Oliveira defeats (7) Michael Chandler via Unanimous Decision Bo Nickal defeats Paul Crai...

The BIGGEST Legacy Fight in UFC HISTORY?! | UFC 309 PREVIEW 15.11.2024 39:45

It's time to preview UFC 309, headlined by Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:20) - UFC 309 main event preview: (C) Jon Jones vs (8) Stipe Miocic (15:18) - The rest of UFC Vegas 309 (2) Charles Oliveira vs (7) Michael Chandler Bo Nickal vs Paul Craig (9) Viviane Araujo vs (11) Karine Silva Mauricio Ruffy vs James Llontop (13) Jonathan Martinez vs Marcus McGhee Chris Weid...

The Fighting Nerds are TAKING OVER MMA! | UFC Vegas 100 REACTION! 11.11.2024 19:10

It's time to recap UFC Vegas 100, where Carlos Prates knocked out Neil Magny in the main event! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:39) - UFC Vegas 100 main event recap: Carlos Prates defeats (15) Neil Magny via KO (8:04) - The rest of UFC Vegas 100 Reinier de Ridder defeats Gerald Meerschaert via Submission (14) Gillian Robertson defeats (13) Luana Pinheiro via Unanimous Decision Mansur Abdul-Mali...

The 100th UFC APEX Fight Night Card is Here! | Neil Magny vs Carlos Prates PREVIEW 08.11.2024 18:56

It's time to preview UFC Vegas 100, headlined by Neil Magny vs Carlos Prates! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:50) - UFC Vegas 100 main event preview: (15) Neil Magny vs Carlos Prates (10:53) - The rest of UFC Vegas 100 Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Denise Gomes (13) Luana Pinheiro vs (14) Gillian Robertson Gerald Meerschaert vs Renier De Ridder (18:07) - Outro - - Be sure to follow the show on all p...

Ilia Topuria is the FIRST Fighter to KO Max Holloway! | Khamzat Chimaev BREAKS Robert Whittaker's Jaw at UFC 308!? 28.10.2024 35:53

It's time to recap UFC 308, where Ilia Topuria knocked out Max Holloway to retain his UFC featherweight championship! - - Time Stamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:38) - UFC 308 main event recap: (C) Ilia Topuria defeats (2) Max Holloway via KO (10:24) - The rest of UFC 308 (13) Khamzat Chimaev defeats (3) Robert Whittaker via Submission (1) Magomed Ankalaev defeats (5) Aleksandar Rakic via Unanimous Decisio...