Simply MMA
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Two guys with a passion for mixed martial arts sit down each week and talk fights. They provide a unique breakdown of the latest MMA news and happenings that is both humorous and enlightening. Analysis and picks are given for each week's UFC fights, a few adult beverages are consumed, a fantasy style MMA game is included, and a healthy dose of MMA related shenanigans are sprinkled throughout.
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UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3 Preview
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe guys preview and break down the fast approaching UFC 264 fight card. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are one a piece...who wins the trilogy this weekend?? Ali Abdelaziz thinks he's a fighter. Professional kickboxer and mixed martial artist Joe Schilling knocks out a drunk man at a bar. And is the UFC underpaying Jessica Alpar? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Gane vs. Volkov Recap
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe guys recap and break down last week’s UFC fight night headlined by highly skilled heavyweight technicians Ciryl Gane and Alexander Volkov. Hector Lombard does not take kindly to being interrupted during post fight interviews. Justin Jaynes bets the house on himself...and loses. Belal Muhammad getting too big for his britches on social media? All of this plus a special Fourth of July edition of situation of the week and much much more on this week's episode!
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Gane vs. Volkov Preview
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThe guys recap last week’s UFC fight night headlined by the Korean Zombie and Dan Ige, and they preview and give their picks for the upcoming Gane vs. Volkov card. Violent Bob Ross lives up to his nickname...in the wrong way. Anderson Silva gets one back for team MMA in the boxing realm. And should Brendan Schaub be kicked out of the MMA community? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Jung vs. Ige Preview
June 16, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe guys break down last week’s action packed UFC 263 fight card as well as preview and give their picks for the upcoming UFC fight night headlined by the Korean Zombie and Dan Ige. The "Bearjew" dislocates Jamahal Hill's arm and then they party together. Brandon Moreno gets a hero’s welcome in his hometown. And finally some drama on this season of the Ultimate fighter?? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 Preview
June 07, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThe guys recap last week’s Rozenstruik vs. Sakai fight night and break down all the exciting fights on the fast approaching UFC 263 card. The card includes two awesome title fights and the return of Stockton's finest, Nate Diaz. Are there still too many specialists in MMA? The late great Kimbo Slice is remembered. And Vitor Belfort is going to box a former professional football player. All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai Preview
June 03, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe guys break down and give their predictions for upcoming UFC card headlined by heavyweight killers Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Agusto Sakai. Jessica Andrade starts an Only Fans. Big John McCarthy almost dies in a freak accident. Is Kayla Harrison fighting cans? Street Jesus starts his own fight promotion! All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
Font vs. Garbrandt Recap
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this fast and furious episode the guys recap the previous fight night headlined by Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt. Paul Felder retires from MMA. Was Joshua Fabia being manipulated by Diego Sanchez?? Carla Esparza is the ultimate odds beater. And Conor McGregor...the highest paid athlete in the world. All of this and more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt Preview
May 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThe guys break down last week’s wild UFC 262 card headlined by Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. They also look ahead to the fast approaching Font vs. Garbrandt fight night and give their picks. Charles Oliveira...the epitome of perseverance. Derrick Lewis does Derrick Lewis things. The Justin Gaethje curse revealed. And why does Cowboy Cerrone keep getting more chances? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler Preview
May 12, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThe guys recap last week’s Rodriguez vs. Waterson fight night and break down all the big fights on the upcoming UFC 262 card headlined by Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler. Why are UFC alumni not dominating in other organizations and why are the oddsmakers so off when it comes to the PFL?? Chael Sonnen buries the hatchet with an old rival. Is Nick Diaz returning soon? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson Preview
May 04, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBThe guys break down this past weekend's barn burner of a fight night headlined by Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka, and they give their analysis and picks for the fast approaching Rodriguez vs. Waterson card. Diego Sanchez released from the UFC?? Sugar Sean O'Malley and Khamzat Chimaev punch down instead of up. Jessica Eye has an Only Fans, and the prices are...questionable. Is flopping the newest trend in MMA? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's ep...
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka Preview
April 27, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe guys recap this past weekend's very wild and wacky UFC 261 card, as well as look ahead to the upcoming card headlined by UFC light heavyweight killers Dominick Reyes and Jiri Prochazka. Conor McGregor vs. Kamaru Usman?? Derrick Lewis is done throwing leg kicks. The daddest man in MMA, Daniel Cormier, lays down the law for youtuber Jake Paul. Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 announced...and MMA fans everywhere are angry? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week'...
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 Preview
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBThe guys recap and breakd own the recent Whittaker vs. Gastelum card and look forward to the very stacked UFC 261 card this weekend. They give their picks and analysis for the entire main card, the three title fights included. Does Jeremy Stephens have the hardest shove in all of mixed martial arts? And can we all just admit we knew Ben Askren was going to get starched by Jake Paul? Also is BJ Penn next? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum Preview
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThe guys recap and breakdown the previous UFC fight night headlined by Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland. They also analyze and give their predictions for the upcoming bout between Robert "Bobby Knuckles" Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum. Conor McGregor and Dustin Porier are no longer friendly. Mike Perry and Darren Till sound off on Twitter. What's more confusing, the UFC website or ONE Championship's rules? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland Preview
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe guys analyze and give their picks for the fast approaching battle between top middleweight contenders Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland. The Venum era has begun...excited? MMA is finally on multiple big television networks. Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier's trilogy fight has a date! Is UFC 262 the most stacked card of the year? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou Recap
April 01, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThe guys recap and breakdown what was a momentous event in the heavyweight division last Saturday. They also discuss all the other great fights on the card! Does Jon Jones have the thinnest skin in MMA? Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold make up. Has Street Jesus actually become Street Judas? All this and much more on this week's quick down and dirty episode!
UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou Preview
March 25, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThe guys preview and make picks for the upcoming heavyweight title fight between terrifying contender Francis Ngannou and tried and tested champion Stipe Miocic. They break down the rest of the stacked main card as well! Plus they answer all the important questions this week: Was Bruce Lee overrated? Is the UFC to blame for the recent weight cutting blunders? And what great fights are on the horizon in MMA? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Holland Preview
March 16, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThe guys break down the recent doozy of a UFC card headlined by Edwards and Muhammad, and they preview and give predictions for the upcoming Brunson vs. Holland fight night. Twitter spaces...a nice addition for fight fans. An update on the Colby Covington romance saga. The fight gods have listened..Dariush vs. Ferguson and Chandler vs. Gaethje announced! All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad Preview
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe guys recap one of the greatest UFC cards of all time, UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya. They also preview and provide picks for the upcoming Edwards vs. Muhammad fight night. Julianna Pena...Amanda Nunes' next opponent? Ottman Azaitar loves potatoes. Colby has a new girlfriend, or does he? And which fighter on the upcoming card should you go to if you have a fender bender?? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 259 Preview
March 04, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThe guys breakdown the recent fight card headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane as well as look forward to the fast approaching super stacked UFC 259 card. Picks for Sterling vs. Yan, Nunes vs. Anderson, and Blachowicz vs. Adesanya are all provided. Is Uncle Dana wrong in questioning Khamzat Chimaev's retirement? Goodbye Reebok, hello Venum! Fighter interviews via text? Sober Paulo Costa remains undefeated. All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this we...
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane Preview
February 25, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThe guys recap the doozy of a fight card that was Curtis Blaydes vs. Derrick Lewis and look ahead to the fast approaching heavyweight clash between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Ciryl Gane. OU football player Spencer Jones bites off more than he can chew in a grimy bar bathroom. How did Daniel Cormier find so success despite always being undersized? Fighter is threatened and throws fight in Afghanistan. All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns Preview
February 11, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBThe guys break down the last fight card which was headlined by Overeem and Volkov. They also pick apart and predict the main card winners of the fast approaching UFC 258 card. Bare Knuckle FC doing big things. Is the UFC also the perfect hangover fix? Mark Smith...UFC referee and all around interesting dude. All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov Preview
February 04, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBThe guys break down and give their picks for the fast approaching Overeem vs. Volkov card. Ben Askren, MMA's last hope against the youtuber turned boxer Jake Paul. GSP vs. Khabib back in the news. Is Street Jesus betraying us all? All of this plus underdog picks, the side wager, and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 257 and Chiesa vs. Magny Recap
January 27, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBThe guys recap the crazy upset victory by Dustin Poirier over Conor McGregor as well as Michael Chiesa's dominant victory over Neil Magny. Michael Chandler: perfect in the octagon and on the mic! Is there anything more unpredictable than MMA? Jon Jones for philanthropist of the year. What was Ottman Azaitar thinking?? All of this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor Preview
January 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe guys recap the recent flawless performance by Max Holloway and they also break down and give their picks for the fast approaching Poirier vs. McGregor event. What in the world is Uncle Dana going to do to the illegal streaming pirates? The Immortal Matt Brown sounds off about MMA judging. Murmurs of Nate Diaz returning at lightweight fill the air. All of this plus underdog picks, some fantasy MMA action, and a plethora of other fun stuff on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Week: Holloway vs. Kattar and Chiesa vs. Magny Preview
January 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBNew year, new format, same great show! This week the guys analyze and give their predictions for the upcoming Holloway vs. Kattar and Chiesa vs. Magny fight cards. Some enticing underdog picks are provided. A dicey side wager is made. Fighters turned actors? Why Conor McGregor fight weeks are the best. A tragic stabbing takes place. All this and much more on this week's episode!
New Year's Eve Episode
December 31, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThe guys give their picks for most loved and most hated fighters of 2020, and they look ahead to the new year and predict who will be left holding the strap in each weight division when 2021 comes to a close. Was Brock Lesnar's trash talk underrated? Who was the Gracie Hunter? And is Diego Sanchez' Only Fans real?? All this and much more on the New Year's eve episode of Simply MMA!
Christmas Break Week # 1
December 24, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThe guys discuss and break down all the great fights on last week's Thompson vs. Neal fight card. Gary "Big Daddy" Goodridge finds a philosophy book. Geoff Neal burps a lot. Dana White calls out everybody. The old timers show us they can still do big things. All this and much much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal Preview
December 18, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThe guys breakdown the awesome fight card that was UFC 256 and they analyze and give their picks for the upcoming fight night between Geoff Neal and Stephen Thompson. Brandon Moreno...a real underdog story. Is Amanda Nunes ducking Megan Anderson??(yes that's sarcasm). Jake Paul should be careful what he asks for. All this plus the underdog pick of the week, side wager of the week, whiskey thoughts, and much much more!
UFC 256 Preview
December 10, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBThe guys discuss last week's fight between The Italian Dream Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson and they analyze and give predictions for the upcoming stacked UFC 256 card. GSP's new hair is...weird. "La Pantera" Yair Rodriguez goes MIA. The fans need closure regarding Jorge Masvidal and Nathan Diaz. All this plus the underdog pick of the week, side wager of the week, whiskey thoughts, and much much more!
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Vettori Preview
December 03, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThe guys review the recent UFC card which featured Anthony Smith taking on the Brown Bear, and they look ahead and make picks for the fast approaching Hermansson vs. Vettori card. More fun fights announced. Khabib buys his own MMA promotion. A youtuber knocks out an NBA player and a geriatric Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. spar for money. All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis Preview
November 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBThe guys review the recent UFC 255 event between Figgy and Perez and break down and give picks for the upcoming Black Beast vs. Blaydes bout. Lots of fun fights announced. Do MMA fans complain too much?? Shogun's loss reminds us of the depressing side of MMA. Khabib ends his reign of violence to tend to his flock. All this and much more are included!
UFC 255 Preview
November 20, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThe guys provide a recap of Felder vs. RDA and give analysis and picks for the upcoming Figgy vs. Alex Perez card. Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, and Daniel Cormier all trade barbs on the interwebs. Dana White eviscerates Bob Arum. Sugar Sean O'Malley aging like...milk? All this and much more are included!
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos Preview
November 13, 2020 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThe guys break down and give picks for the upcoming Felder vs. Dos Anjos card and review the previous Teixeira vs. Santos card. Tito Ortiz wins a seat on city council. Claudia Gadelha tweets some profound advice. Dana White's Contender Series serves up more great fights. Mike Perry denies abuse allegations by making threats? All this and much more on this week's episode!
Santos vs. Teixeira Predictions & Hall vs. Silva Results and Breakdown
November 05, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThe guys analyze and give picks for the upcoming Santos vs. Teixeira card and break down the previous Hall vs. Silva card. Jon Jones chases a burglar with a shotgun. Thug Nasty says no to masks. Islam Makhachev is not a fan of women's MMA. Is Nathan Diaz the west coast Zombie? All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBThe guys give their breakdown on Khabib's historic retirement fight against Justin Gaethje. They also give their predictions for the upcoming UFC fight night between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. Jon Jones tweets lots and takes pictures with guns in cars. Gaethje throws shade at Porier. Khabib is both compassionate and terrifying. All of this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje Prediction
October 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThe guys give their thoughts on the recent dismantling of Korean Zombie by T City and provide their picks for the upcoming UFC 254 card. Diego Sanchez vs. Cowboy Cerrone with an enticing prize? Why MMA matchmaking is better than boxing matchmaking. How is Jessica Andrade so amazing, but also terrifying? Frankie Edgar's daughter roasts her father. All of this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Jung Preview
October 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBThe guys give their breakdown of the recent Moraes vs. Sandhagen card as well as give predictions for the Ortega vs. Korean Zombie fight this coming weekend. Jan Blachowicz has a lucky noose. Darren Till to corner Mike Perry?? Thick Street Jesus eats Big Macs with Donald Trump Jr. One of the greatest knockouts in UFC history happened this past weekend, and Scott Van Pelt does not approve. All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen Preview
October 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThe guys give their analysis on Holm vs. Aldana and break down the upcoming bantamweight showdown between Marlon Moraes and Cory Sandhagen. Platinum Mike gets a sweet new tattoo to honor the "Rawdog queen." Colby and Street Jesus...a tragic love story as old as time. What MMA fighters would you hire for your bank heist?? All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana Preview
October 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBA breakdown of Izzy vs. Costa, Blachowicz vs. Reyes, and the rest of UFC 253 is provided as well as picks and analysis for Holm vs. Aldana. Conor McGregor vs. Diego Sanchez...or Dustin Porier? Jon Jones tweets things. Josh Fabia confronts Matt Serra. Which fighters would you want as your cornermen? Street Jesus vs. Chaos Covington possible?? All of this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa Prediction
September 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBA recap of the Colby Covington v. Tyron Woodley grudge match is given along with predictions for the rapidly approaching Adesanya vs. Costa card. Dillon Danis is the worst. MMA reporters jump to conclusions. Diego Sanchez's coach chases fighters with a knife. Who will be on the new season of The Bachelorette...the fighters' version? All of this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley Prediction
September 17, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBA breakdown of Waterson vs. Hill is given along with picks for the stacked upcoming Covington vs. Woodley fight card! Did Daniel Cormier have COVID? Tony Fergusen tries to get the Diamond paid. Who's on your ultimate MMA Fear Factor team? Fighters get acknowledged in the oval office. All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill Prediction
September 10, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBA recap of Overeem vs. Sakai is provided along with predictions for the upcoming Waterson vs. Hill fight card. Leon Edwards tries desperately to be interesting. Nick Diaz teases a return. Which fighters are joining you on the Oregon trail? Alexey Oleynik is a wonderful weirdo. One too many promos? All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai Prediction
September 03, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBA breakdown of Smith vs. Rakic is given along with predictions for the upcoming Overeem vs. Sakai card. Patricio Pitbull makes the UFC a proposition. Thug Nasty gets camo shorts. Choose your MMA zombie fighting squad. Retirement for Ray Borg and Diego Sanchez? All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic Prediction
August 27, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBA recap of the recent Munhoz vs. Edgar card is provided as are picks for the fast approaching Smith vs. Rakic fight. Fabricio Werdum tweets bizarre things. Choose your fighter family. Paulo Costa untested by USADA? Being a referee is hard. Why is Luke Thomas better than us? All this and much more on this week's episode!
UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar Prediction
August 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBA recap and breakdown of Cormier vs. Miocic is given along with picks for the upcoming Munhoz vs. Edgar card. Paige Vanzant...bare knuckle boxer? Fight announcements galore. Who's in your MMA fighter only band? Ray Borg goes job hunting. Superhuman UFC weight divisions. All this and much more!
UFC 252: Miocic vs. Cormier Prediction
August 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBA recap of The Black Beast vs. Oleinik is provided along with predictions for the fast approaching Cormier v. Miocic trilogy. Cody Garbs and Figgy set? Benny Dariush...friendly savage. Bellator does leg kicks and sensual dancing. Who's in your MMA Applebee's crew? All this and more!
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik Prediction
August 06, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBA recap of Brunson vs. Shahbazyan is given along with picks for the upcoming Lewis vs. Oleinik card. Sugar Sean the MMA math GOAT. Tito Ortiz for City Council? Which fighters are you taking Sasquatch hunting? All this and much more!
UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan Preview
July 30, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBA recap of Whittaker vs. Till is provided along with picks for the upcoming Shahbazyan vs. Brunson card. Fighters Only Lawn-care INC. Chin beards are scary. Is there ageless fight dust in the water in Brazil? All this and much more!
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till Preview
July 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBA recap of Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 is provided and analysis and picks are given for the upcoming Bobby Knuckles vs. Darren Till card. Is Triple C coming back?? What happens when you're reincarnated as an MMA fighter? Laura Sanko's mom texts her things. All this and much more.
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 Preview
July 23, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBRecap of Masvidal vs. Usman and Kattar vs. Ige. Picks and analysis for Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 are given. Jon Jones buys a gun. Hendo and Bisping do some barking. Which fighters could break you out of prison? All this and much much more is discussed.