Episodes
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Navajo Stirling's massive opportunity in Qatar, UFC 332 preview
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back with more combat sports action to tuck into. Hot off the press was the announcement surging Kiwi fighter Navajo Stirling will take on former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka as the headline act of a stacked UFC Doha event. Would a win make him the...
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UFC 331: Van proves it was no injury fluke vs Pantoja, Tsarukyan makes title statement
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back with another healthy dose of combat action! Where else could the lads begin but Sunday's (NZ time) monumental flyweight title bout between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja. After the first match ended early due to debilitating injury to the Brazilian, Van...
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Changing of the guard for Van vs Pantoja at UFC 331? UFC Noche review
With Brad Lewis out with injury, Queen of NZ MMA Ravinder Hunia slots in as a super-sub alongside Stephen Foote for another stacked MMA chat. Jean Silva had his hand raised against Jose Delgado in the main event of UFC Noche in Arizona on Sunday, but was the performance enough to cement himself…
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Jai Opetaia joins the show! What's next for Dan Hooker after UFC Paris defeat?
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back with another dose of combat action. Leading the show this week is a look at Dan Hooker's first-round defeat to Salahdine Parnasse in Paris. Where to from here for 'The Hangman'? The lads welcome in boxing star Jai Opetaia for a wide ranging chat with one of…
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Bonjour, The Hangman! Dan Hooker prepares for huge night out in Paris & UFC Shanghai review
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back with another buffet of bloodliness! The lads begin in China, where it was a rough night for Kiwis Lawrence Lui and Kasib Murdoch but a huge one for local Song Yadong, who sent the hometown faithful into raptures with his shock win over the heavily favoured…
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UFC Shanghai with Kiwi fighters Kasib Murdoch & Lawrence Lui
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are back in the hot seat with a Chinese hot pot of MMA action, as the UFC takes touches down in Shanghai. The weekend begins with the Road to UFC semi-finals, where Dunedin's Kasib Murdoch will square off with Nepal's Rabindra Dhant for a spot in the final, where a...
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UFC 330 Review: Fight Club: Is Islam Makhachev the GOAT after record-breaking win over Garry?
Hosts Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote have plenty to discuss on this week's edition after an eventful day out at UFC 330. The lads dissect all of the talking points to emerge from Islam Makhachev's win over Ian Machado Garry, a result which earned him an historic 17th consecutive win. Having now...
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Can Ian Garry prevent Islam Makhachev creating history? David Nyika's critical win & Quillan Salkilld's star soars
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are back with another dose of combat action! David Nyika secured a safe but highly important win over Floyd Masson in Auckland on the weekend. With a title fight against Viddal Riley looming, just how far can the Kiwi go? Quillan Salkilld took his stocks to a whole new...
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Navajo Stirling's massive statement, David Nyika's homecoming & PFL x MVPs' landmark merger
Bradley Lewis and Stephen Foote are back in the hot seat for another round of Aotearoa-flavoured combat commentary! This week, the headline has to be the performance of Kiwi Navajo Stirling at UFC Belgrade last weekend, knocking out former champion Jan Blachowicz to send an undeniable message to...
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We are back! Navajo Stirling on high-stakes bout with Jan Blachowicz & UFC world catch-up
Don't call it a comeback! After a FIFA World Cup-enforced hiatus, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back in the hot seat with an action-packed episode. In a wide-ranging catch-up, the lads reflect on the biggest events in the combat world over the past month, including Conor McGregor's sensational...
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UFC Freedom 250 preview special with Ravinder Hunia
With Brad Lewis waylaid by the World Cup, the queen of Kiwi combat Ravinder Hunia slots in besides regular co-host Stephen Foote for one final preview peak at Monday's milestone card from the lawn of The White House. Could Alex Pereira become the GOAT by adding a third world title to his stash?...
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Return of the Mac! MVP promotions makes statement
It was another eventful weekend in the combat sports world, with no shortage of topics for hosts Bradley Lewis and Stephen Foote to get amongst. Netflix's maiden foray in the world of MMA was a rousing success in the viewership stakes, drawing a record number for the main event between the...
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Strickland shocks the world against Chimaev & Van steals the show at UFC 328! | MVP: Rousey vs Carano preview
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote take a look back at an eventful UFC 328 in New Jersey, where Sean Strickland earned yet another huge upset win over Khamzat Chimaev to claim the middleweight throne. What does it mean for the division? Joshua Van stole the show against Tatsuro Taira. Can he beat…
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Michelle Montague shines in Vegas, UFC Perth preview
On this week's edition, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote reflect back on another weekend at the UFC Apex, where Michelle Montague extended her flawless MMA record with a second-straight win, this time over Mayra Bueno Silva. Just how far can the 'The Wild One' go in the women's bantamweight division?...
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Kiwi Michelle Montague on her sophomore UFC fight & Jay Jay Wilson shines in PFL
This week, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are joined by Matamata's finest, Michelle Montague as the first Kiwi lady of the UFC prepares for her second bout in the big time in Las Vegas this weekend. They boys discuss 'The Maori Kid's' statement win in Belfast, where he handed local hero Darragh…
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City Kickboxing boss Eugene Bareman | Behind the scenes of Carlos Ulberg's title triumph in Miami & what's next for the 'Black Jag'
What a week for Kiwi combat! The lads are joined for an extended chat with CKB head honcho Eugene Bareman to dive deep into one-legged Carlos Ulberg's remarkable light heavyweight title victory over Jiri Prochazka. Bareman describes the emotional rollercoaster of the UFC 327 main event...
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How Carlos Ulberg brings home the belt from UFC 327 in Miami w/guest host Ravinder Hunia
This week, Brad Lewis is back with Stephen Foote and unofficial third host Ravinder Hunia to dig into 'The Black Jag's' historic opportunity in Florida this weekend, where Jiri Procházka stands in his way of becoming the second Kiwi and first Samoan to be crowned UFC world champ. Where do his...
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What's next for Israel Adesanya? With guest host Ravinder Hunia
Super-sub Ravinder Hunia is back in the hot seat with Stephen Foote to dissect all of the fallout from 'The Last Stylebender's' fourth straight defeat, this time to Joe Pyfer. Is it time to retire? They run the rule over the rest of action-packed card in Seattle, arguably the best of 2026 to…
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Turning point for Israel Adesanya in Seattle? Stirling seeks statement & UFC London review w/guest host Ravinder Hunia
NZ's first lady of MMA Ravinder Hunia subs in for Brad Lewis this week to join Stephen Foote in previewing a huge weekend for the Kiwis in Seattle, with 'The Last Stylebender' and Navajo Stirling in action. And surely its title shot next for Movsar Evloev after his win over Lerone Murphy in…
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King in the Ring contender/One-min scraps champion Dhcamed Armstrong, Strickland steals the title shot against Chimaev & UFC London
This week the lads tuck into some massive fight announcements, highlighted by Sean Strickland sneaking to the front of the queue to earn a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev. King in the Ring contender and One-Minute scraps champion Dhcamed Armstrong jumps aboard to share his...
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Does The White House card live up to the hype? Oliveira dominates, but was it BMF worthy?
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over the freshly announced and long-awaited Freedom UFC 250 event to be held at Capitol Hill. Is it the blockbuster it was promised to be? They also take a look back at Charles Oliveira's dominant outing against Max Holloway. A big win - but it was it...
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Carlos Ulberg gets a title shot! Holloway vs Oliveira preview & UFC Mexico wrap
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote lock horns to discuss 'The Black Jag's' monster opportunity against Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title in Miami, wrap an eventful arvo in Mexico City, before looking ahead to the best main event of the year to date, as the BMF belt goes on the line at UFC 326.
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Did Sean Strickland push to the front of the middleweight queue? Mayweather vs Pacquiao II & UFC Mexico
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote discuss Sean Strickland's brilliant night out against 'Fluffy' Hernandez along with the rest of the Houston action, dive into some boxing, before surfacing with a preview of the UFC's Mexico City jaunt.
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Ronda Rousey's shock return, Topuria vs Gaethje, and an NZ MMA state of play w/guest host Ravinder Hunia
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are joined by NZ's queen of MMA Ravinder Hunia from 'Unlocked with Rav' to discuss Ronda Rousey's comeback, the latest on The White House card, the state of play in the NZ MMA landscape and plenty more.
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Bautista & Horiguchi make statements & which fights do we want on The White House card?
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote review an interesting afternoon at the UFC Apex, where two more contenders in Mario Bautista and Kyoji Horiguchi stated their cases for title consideration. The boys then play fantasy matchmaker and name the fights they most want to see on the milestone card on Capitol...
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Dan Hooker on UFC 325, embracing risk & the future of one-minute scraps
Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back for 2026 with a content-crammed episode! The lads examine some of the fallout from Justin Gaethje's one-sided win at UFC 324, before 'The Hangman' settles in for an extended chat about everything from his big co-main event clash with Benoit Saint-Denis in...
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Petr Yan shines at UFC 323, UFC Sydney heats up, and a year in review
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote dig into a fantastic and eventful final pay-per-view event of the year, where two titles changed hands to end two generational championship reigns. Dan Hooker's name has been added to spicy Sydney line-up. Who else may we see? The boys close out the final episode of the...
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UFC 323 preview & what's going on with the UFC matchmakers?
Brad and Stephen dissect the latest fight announcements for the start of 2026 and take a look at what we might expect to see in Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja's title defences in Vegas this weekend.
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What's next for 'The Hangman'? Mike Angove on UFC Qatar & King in the Ring's Dominic Reed
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine Dan Hooker's one-sided defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in their UFC Fight Night headliner, before City Kickboxing's Mike Angove joins to provide some unique insight from 'The Hangman's' corner in Qatar. Where to next for the veteran? What's happening with UFC Sydney,...
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UFC 322 review & Dan Hooker out to shock the world!
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over a landmark night for the welterweights in NYC, take a look ahead to 'The Hangman's' huge opportunity in Qatar, and much more.
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Was Joseph Parker robbed? Brutal night for Tom Aspinall at UFC 321
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine what might be next for the Kiwi after his blockbuster against Fabio Wardley, while running the rule over an eventful UFC card in Abu Dhabi.
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Junior Fa on Joseph Parker's high-stakes showdown with Fabio Wardley & life after boxing
The former top-15 heavyweight joins Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote to offer some unique insight on the Kiwi-Samoan ahead of this weekend's big fight. The boys also review a bizarre night at UFC Toronto and preview Tom Aspinall's long-awaited return to defend his title against Cyril Gane at UFC 321 on...
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Has Carlos Ulberg done enough to secure a UFC light heavyweight title shot?
Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are back with a ton of combat sport action to sink their teeth into, including all of the fallout from UFC Perth, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka's incredible nights out at UFC 320, UFC Rio and much more.
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Crawford puts a clinic on Canelo & UFC Perth preview with City Kickboxing's Mike Angove:
Brad & Stephen take a look back at 'Bud' Crawford's masterclass against Canelo Alvarez, UFC Noche, before being joined by CKB's Mike Angove to peak behind the curtain ahead of next weekend's big fight card in Perth.
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Interview | James "Smitty" Smith
One of the most world-renowned voices of boxing on the huge fight this weekend between Canelo Alvarez and Terrence Crawford.
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City Kickboxing shines in Shanghai
This week, the lads look back at what was a busy weekend for Eugene Bareman and his crew, as his team went a perfect three-for-three at Road To UFC and the UFC Fight Night over the weekend in China. All that, some more PFL world champions, and more on your favourite Kiwi-based weekly combat…
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Can anyone stop Khamzat Chimaev? UFC 319 review, PFL, and a new heavyweight boxing contender
Brad and Stephen take a close look at the repercussions of Khamzat's Chimaev's dominant title win over Dricus Du Plessis, a monumental PFL championship upset, a statement win from the soaring Moses Itauma and much more.
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Du Plessis or Chimaev? UFC 319 preview & a blockbuster new broadcast deal
The boys dive into one of the best headliners of the year and its juicy betting opportunities, reflect on Anthony Hernandez's huge win over Roman Dolidze, and take a look at the UFC's new multi-billion dollar deal. What does it mean for Kiwi fans?
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Carlos Ulberg | UFC 205 pound title contender
City Kickboxing's own Carlos Ulberg a month out from the biggest fight of his career.
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UFC 317 | Kai Kara-France falls short & Ilia Topuria takes off
Stephen Foote and Brad Lewis reflect on a brutal reality check for 'Don't Blink' against the champ Alexandre Pantoja, look at what might be next for the Kiwi, and predict just how far Topuria's star could soar.
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Kai Kara-France | The Kiwi on his Flyweight title tilt this weekend at UFC 317
Brad & Stephen take a look back at UFC Baku, discuss the Jon Jones retirement, before 'Don't Blink' dials in for a chat about his huge opportunity against Alexandre Pantoja.
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UFC 316 review with Ravinder Hunia: Is Merab Dvalishvili the bantamweight GOAT?
The lads dive deep and discuss all of the fallout from the excellent UFC 316 and Sky Sport's Ravinder Hunia jumps aboard to take a look ahead at Kai Kara-France's huge opportunity at UFC 317 later this month.
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City Kickboxing UFC hopeful Lawrence Lui, UFC 316 preview & fallout from the Blanchfield vs Barber debacle
Can 'Suga' bounce back back against Merab? Does Julianna Pena have any hope of shocking the MMA world and beating Kayla Harrison? The boys dive into the detail ahead of this weekend's huge card in New Jersey. We also chat to CKB's Lawrence Lui off the back of his big win at Road to UFC in Shanghai.
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All the knockouts, submissions and controversies from the world of combat sports - it's the return of the Fight Club podcast with Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote, new episodes every Thursday on Sport Nation.
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