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Fight Club
by Newshub
All the knockouts, body slams and arm bars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling. Fight Club is hosted by fight fans for fight fans, brought to you every week.
Episodes
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UFC 264 fallout: The era of Conor McGregor is over as Dustin Poirier emerges as superstar
UFC 264 left some unanswered questions but what we did learn is Dustin Poirier is a dead set superstar. 'The Diamond' scored a second straight victory over the Irishman and even with an unsatisfactory finish, there is no denying Poirier is one of the greatest lightweight in history. This week, we...
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Joseph Parker: Refreshed and reignited with heavyweight title in sight
Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker makes his Fight Club debut this week. The Kiwi is in Las Vegas, training with WBC champ, Tyson Fury - ahead of The Gypsy King's title defence against Deontay Wilder. Parker is coming off the back of a tough win against Derek Chisora, who he...
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UFC 263 wrap: Flawless Israel Adesanya shows class in win over Marvin Vettori
Marvin Vettori had no answers for the slick offensive weapons of Israel Adesanya at UFC 263. The two did battle for the middleweight title in Arizona, with the champion completing a flawless five-round shut-out of the 'Italian Dream'. It was Adesanya's third title defence and arguably one of the...
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UFC 263 preview: Can Israel Adesanya repel Marvin Vettori?
Fight Club is back with a bang as we head into a massive title defence for New Zealand's own Israel Adesanya. The UFC middleweight champion defends against Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 in Arizona - the same venue where the two clashed two years ago. Adesanya got the nod that night vis a split…
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UFC 262 wrap with fighting media mum Ravinder Hunia
The UFC crowned a new lightweight champion on Sunday when Brazilian Charles Oliveira stopped Michael Chandler in the second round. This week, Sky Sports Ravinder Hunia plays co-host as we look at the 11-year journey of the UFC's greatest ever submission artist and his crowning achievement at UFC...
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UFC 262 preview with Michael Chandler
UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler joins the show days out from his UFC 262 bout with Charles Oliveira in Texas. Chandler can cement his legacy with a victory and claim the vacated 155 title in the process. We cover off the big UFC 262 fights in detail, including a crossroads bout...
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Joseph Parker back on track, Mike King and Dan Hooker on mental health awareness
Joseph Parker is back on the right track towards another crack at heavyweight boxing's mountain top, but some people aren't that impressed. We discuss why those people are wrong. Plus. New Zealand comedian Mike King and Dan Hooker on why the IT Heavy Hitters cooperate boxing event is raising...
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UFC 261 fallout, Israel Adesanya's next title defence, Joseph Parker v Derek Chisora
Best mate of the show Chris Reive (NZ Herald) steps in for Brad (Dad duties) to gush over the blockbuster UFC 261 card, discuss Israel Adesanya's newly booked title defense against Marvin Vettori, and dig into Joseph Parker's heavyweight clash with Derek Chisora on Sunday. See...
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Nyrene Crowley and Alex Volkanovski
With Stephen away, City Kickboxing's Nyrene Crowley steps in as co-host. The rising MMA star on her transition from Bali back home to Auckland, her recent draw at King in the Ring and the importance of elite athletes opening up about mental health. Also, UFC featherweight champion Alex…
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Levelled up: Junior Fa
Kiwi heavyweight boxing contender drops in to discuss his loss to Joseph Parker earlier this year and why it might be the best thing to ever happen to him. Fa is eyeing big fights in 2021 as he looks to climb the rankings and contend for a title next year. Plus, Fox Sports' Max Laughton covers…
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Baddest man on the planet: Arise Francis Ngannou
After a three-month hiatus, the Fight Club boys are back with a slick new graphic to boot! On our return, we look at the landscape of the UFC heavyweight division after Francis Ngannou's stunning knockout win over champion Stipe Miocic at UFC 260. Where does Jon Jones play into to all of this and...
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Young and talented: Aussie MMA star Chelsea Hackett
One of Australia's brightest MMA prospects Chelsea Hackett came up short in her shot at a UFC contract last month, but the 22-year-old has her best years ahead. Hackett joins the Fight Club podcast to discuss her fight in Las Vegas and reveals that Octagon nerves are a real thing. Also, Mike…
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The Deadman Cometh: Mark 'The Undertaker' Calaway
The Undertaker celebrates 30 years in the WWE this weekend at Survivor Series . Brad Lewis had the opportunity to pose a few questions to one of the greatest sports entertainers in the history of the business. Plus, UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko on her title defence at UFC...
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Adesanya or Teixeira? Who gets UFC light heavyweight title shot
Chris Reive fills the co-host chair this week as the lads dive into Glover Teixiera's stunning win over Thiago Santos. Has the veteran Brazilian done enough to leapfrog Kiwi Israel Adesanya for the first shot at Jan Blachowicz's 205-pound title? Plus why has Joseph Parker already gained an edge...
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Epic UFC war proves Dan Hooker is an elite lightweight (30.06.20)
(This episode was previously released on June 30th 2020) Kiwi lightweight Dan Hooker's brutal five-round thriller against Dustin Poirier will go down as one of the greatest fights in the history of the division. The two warriors battered each other for 25 minutes, with the American coming out on...
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City Kickboxing's Brave CF prospect John Brewin
The rising lightweight talks life, title dreams, and his journey to City Kickboxing. For more check out newshub.co.nz/podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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UFC lightweight Fight Island thriller awaits
UFC 254 is a matter of days away and boy are we set for one of the greatest lightweight title fights in UFC history. Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defends his crown against the walking zombie himself, American Justin Gaethje to see who is the best 155-pound fighter on the planet. NZ Herald's Chris...
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Israel Adesanya mauls Paulo Costa at UFC 253
It was supposed to be the biggest test of Israel Adesanya's UFC career - instead - it was one of the biggest mismatches in UFC middleweight title fight history. Brazilian powerhouse Paulo Costa was erased by The Last Stylebender on UFC's Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, in a flawless performance of...
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UFC 253: The Kiwi invasion of Fight Island
UFC 253 is finally here. Four New Zealand warriors will go to war in the cage on UFC Fight Island, including middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who defends against Brazilian Paulo Costa. Today on the Fight Club Podcast we dive deep into the Main Event of UFC 253.Can 'The Last Stylebender'…
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We're back from Lockdown with Kai Kara-France
We are finally out of COVID Lockdown ... well sort of. We aren't back in the studio just yey, but thought it was time we chat some fights. The Fight Club podcast is back with a bang as we recap a crazy month of mixed martial arts action. Jon Jones is no longer a champion or a UFC light...
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Who is the greatest heavyweight in MMA history?
The UFC 252 main event is upon us and the winner could rightly proclaim to be the greatest big man in the history of the sport.So who are the contenders to rival Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier? The Fight Club Podcast runs through the list of potential GOATS.And what comes of the UFC heavyweight...
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Is Paulo Costa worthy of UFC title shot?
City Kickboxing's Mike Angove is live in studio discussing various combat sports topics. Is Paulo Costa worthy of his UFC middleweight title shot against Israel Adesanya?Mike gives his evaluation of the Brazilians stocks. Also, how will Adesanya combat the aggressive gameplan Costa is promising…
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UFC Fight Island produces another classic
The final of four epic UFC Fight island events featured a stellar middleweight showdown between former champion Robert Whittaker and Darren Till. The two elite strikers engaged in a 25-minute technical brawl, but did the right man get his hand raised? Mike Tyson is back! How serious should we…
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UFC 251: Was Max Holloway really robbed of victory?
UFC 251 wasn't without controversy with featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski scoring what some punters perceived as a debatable win over former champion Max Holloway. Was it really a robbery though? Also, Dan Hooker on if the UFC could hold an event in New Zealand to a live audience, and we...
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Epic Fight Island card is upon us
City Kickboxing's Mike Angove joins the show to deep dive into UFC 251's marquee fights - plus he gives us a little insight into life in quarantine post his return from Las Vegas. Speaking of that fight - Dan Hooker gives us an update on his road to recovery and we catch up with WWE NXT…
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Epic UFC war proves Dan Hooker is an elite lightweight
Kiwi lightweight Dan Hooker's brutal five-round thriller against Dustin Poirier will go down as one of the greatest fights in the history of the division. The two warriors battered each other for 25 minutes, with the American coming out on top via a close unanimous decision call.The fight proved...
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Alex Volkanovski and Dan Hooker
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski on why he feels disrespected, Dan 'Hangman' Hooker chats his main event slot against Dustin Poirer and we discuss the mess that is brewing in the UFC heavyweight division.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener…
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UFC 250: A statement night for bantamweights
UFC 250 is in the books and while the women's G.O.A.T continued to cement her legacy, it was several bantamweights that stole the headlines.Cody Garbrandt, Sean O'Malley and Aljamain Sterling delivered bonus-winning performances on a breakout night for the 135-pound division. So, what next for…
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Jon Jones vacates UFC light heavyweight title?
Was Jon Jones serious when he Tweeted he was vacating the UFC light heavyweight title? What next for Tyron Woodley? Does Gilbert Burns deserve a shot at Kamaru Usman and does Amanda Nunes' legacy continue to grow at UFC 250?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...
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Kiwi 'Hangman' eyes marquee UFC lightweight fight
We catch up with Dan 'Hangman' Hooker to get his thoughts on a crazy main event at UFC 249. We also catch up with heavyweight contender Walt Harris ahead of his big fight against Alistair Overeem and Brad and Stephen recap an awesome card headlined by Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje.See...
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The Octagon is back! UFC 249 preview
An absolutely jam-packed UFC 249 awaits fight fans this weekend - we preview all the action. Plus, we chat to former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and we catch up with NZ NXTUK star Travis Banks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Show me the money! Junior Fa, Kai Kara-France and Mark Keddell
Junior Fa v Joseph Park makes sense now more than ever. Both Kiwi heavyweight boxers are top six ranked contenders within the WBO and with the world in lockdown due to coronavirus, it's the easiest fight to make. But money is a big issue. We delve into what that mark is with Fa's manager Mark...
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What the heck is a UFC Island?
The show must go on according to UFC president Dana White.The fight promoter has commissioned an Island to ensure the next few months of events escape the global COVID-19 lockdowns.UFC 249 has a new main event - Brad and Stephen dissect the fight and what it means for the UFC's lightweight...
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Locking down coronavirus with Dan Hooker
Kiwi UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker gives us some insight into what life in isolation looks like for him and his young family"The Hangman" talks training while stuck in lockdown without his teammates and the impact on his aspirations of a title fight in 2020.Sky Sports' Mike Angove lets us…
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WrestleMania 36 amid the coronavirus lockdown
World Wrestling Entertainment is moving full steam ahead with its plans for WrestleMania 36, despite global lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic but they're promising a different type of show, with no fans in attendance. Harry Kettle from BJPenn.com joins host Brad Lewis this week to discuss...
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Coronavirus infects combat sports
The magnitude of the COVID-19 outbreak has been well and truly felt by mixed martial arts and sports entertainment.This week on the fight club podcast we breakdown all the news stemming from coronavirus including cancelled events, postponements and WWE shifting its biggest show to an empty...
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UFC 248: Adesanya's odd night out in Vegas
Israel Adesanya's UFC 248 title defence against Yoel Romero didn't play out as most thought.The Nigerian-Kiwi did end the night as he started - with the gold belt around his waist, but it wasn't without controversy.In one of the weirdest fights in combat sports history, both combatants refused to...
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UFC 248: Is Israel Adesanya's title reign in jeopardy?
Kiwi Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title at UFC 248 against Yoel Romero this weekend.Despite Romero holding a two-fight losing streak, he posses the power to end the fight at any moment.This week Dan Hooker joins the show to discuss his teammate's chances of victory in Las Vegas while...
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The fallout from UFC Auckland
What's next for Kiwi Dan Hooker following his brutal unanimous decision win over American Paul Felder at Spark Arena on Sunday. We hear from two of the victorious Kiwis on a wonderful afternoon for Auckland's City Kickboxing gym - Brad Riddell and Kai Kara-France. And US-based combat sports…
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Countdown to UFC Auckland
UFC Fight Night Auckland is upon us and this week we talk to all the main players.Dan Hooker, Paul Felder, Brad Riddell and more drop by as well as an exclusive chat with UFC executive David Shaw about the growth of MMA in New Zealand and what Israel Adesanya means to the future of the sport…
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Was Dominick Reyes robbed at UFC 247?
The fallout from a controversial UFC 247 that saw Jon Jones walk away with his light heavyweight championship. Plus one of New Zealand's leading female combat sports athletes Nyrene Crowley on her One Championship debut and Australian wrestling's newest star Adam Brooks stops by.See...
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Fight Club Podcast: Is Dominick Reyes Jon Jones' next victim?
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns to the cage this weekend against the undefeated Dominic Reyes. Can the 'greatest of all time' dent the title aspirations of yet another would-be challenger?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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The Road to WrestleMania begins
Brad and Harry Kettle look back at the Royal Rumble 2020. Was the men's edition the best ever? Was Charlotte Flair the right choice? Was Edge's historic return the coolest moment in Royal Rumble history?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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What's next for Conor McGregor?
Stephen Foote speaks with special guest Jim Edwards about the future of UFC's most notorious icon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's My Time - WWE's Rhea Ripley
Australia's newest pro wrestling talent joins the show to discuss her ascension to the top of women's wrestling. Plus, will Conor McGregor win his comeback fight against Donald Cerrone? Brad and Stephen dissect this weekend's UFC main event and heavyweight boxer Junior Fa's next boxing adventure…
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Happy New Years Fight Fans
Fight Club kicks off 2020 with UK combat sports commentator Harry Kettle looking back at a stellar 2019 in MMA and a sneak peek of the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble.All the knockouts, body slams and arm bars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling.Hosted by Brad…
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UFC 245 fallout: City Kickboxing takeover continues
UFC's epic December card is in the books and it produced arguably the best fight night of 2019. The Fight Club crew are joined by MMA Junkie's John Morgan to breakdown the talking points.Fight Club is a podcast hosted by fight fans for fight fans. All the knockouts, bodyslams and armbars you can...
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UFC Auckland: Dan Hooker and Paul Felder
The UFC is heading back to New Zealand in February and Fight Club caught up with the two main event combatants.Fight Club is a podcast hosted by fight fans for fight fans. All the knockouts, bodyslams and armbars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling. Hosted by...
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UFC Hall of Famer Rich Franklin
Former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin on his career highlights and new life as an executive with One Championship.Fight Club is a podcast hosted by fight fans for fight fans. All the knockouts, bodyslams and armbars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional…
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UFC turns WWE with BMF title
The newly minted 'BMF' title is more sports entertainment than MMA, but is it good for the sport?Fight Club is a podcast hosted by fight fans for fight fans. All the knockouts, bodyslams and armbars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling. Hosted by sports...
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