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Haymaker Combat Sports
by Belly Up Media Network 🎙
E.J. Reed, Aaron Admire, Steve Johnson, and Chris Sanders bring you mixed martial arts, boxing, and other various combat sports from a fan’s perspective.
Episodes
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Ep. 137 (MMA Edition) | UFC 332 Recap Show
We break down the explosive aftermath of UFC 332, Natalia Silva’s masterclass inside the cage, and the highlight-reel finishes from a wild night of fights!
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Ep. 136 (MMA Edition) | UFC 332 Preview Show
We break down the upcoming UFC 332 fight card, the scary finish between Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos, and what CSAC’s Andy Foster is saying about the danger of oblique kicks.
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Ep. 135 (MMA Edition) | UFC 331 Recap Show
We break down the absolute thriller between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan’s brutal statement knockout over Mauricio Ruffy, Sean Sharaf’s shocking 12-second upset of Gable Steveson, and much more!
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Ep. 134 (MMA Edition) | UFC 331 Preview Show
We preview the sleeper UFC 331 card, break down the biggest winners from Noche UFC, examine the fallout of Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight title, and dive into the back-and-forth between Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones.
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Ep. 133 (Boxing Edition) | Garcia vs. Benn Recap Show
We break down a wild stretch in boxing, analyzing Ryan Garcia’s explosive finish of Conor Benn, Teofimo Lopez outpointing Rolly Romero, and Katie Taylor’s fairy-tale farewell against Flora Pili, plus big wins from Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, and Damian Knyba’s upset over Andy Ruiz.
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Ep. 132 (MMA Edition) | UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse Recap Show
We break down Salahdine Parnasse’s explosive debut over Dan Hooker on the UFC Paris main card, and the stunning upsets in Shanghai as Song Yadong starched Umar Nurmagomedov and Denise Gomes shocked Yan Xiaonan.
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Ep. 131 (MMA Edition) | UFC 330 Recap Show
We break down every major victory, shocking upset, and crucial moment from UFC 330, featuring post-fight analysis of the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry title fight and the Dern vs. Robertson championship clash.
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Ep. 130 (MMA Edition) | UFC 330 Preview Show
On this episode, we preview and predict the entire UFC 330 fight card, dive into the serious legal troubles and domestic violence charges surrounding former UFC contender Anthony Smith, break down Bobby 'King' Green pulling up to Adrien Broner’s gym without headgear to hand a 19-1 pro boxer a...
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Ep. 129 (Boxing Edition) | Midsummer Boxing Recap Show
Summer is halfway through and we are back to talk some boxing! Tyson Fury returned to form in Thailand with a dominant, calculated stoppage over Mariusz Wach, while Anthony Joshua survived a absolute nightmare of a first round in Jeddah to put away Kristian Prenga in brutal fashion. Down in...
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Quickie | MVP & PFL Have Officially Merged
A seismic shift just rocked the fight world! In this emergency quickie edition of Haymaker Combat Sports, we break down the game-changing announcement: Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) have officially joined forces. What…
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Quickie | UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman Recap
E.J. and Steve breakdown the action from UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman. In this Quickie episode, we cover: - Main Event Breakdown: Dricus Du Plessis’ unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman and his path back to the middleweight title. - Co-Main & Key Fights: Christian Leroy...
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Ep. 128 (MMA Edition) | UFC 329 Recap Show
We break down every major victory, shocking upset, and crucial moment from the entire card, featuring post-fight analysis of the highly anticipated McGregor vs. Holloway 2 showdown.
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Ep. 127 (MMA Edition) | UFC 329 Preview Show
International Fight Week is here! On this episode, we deliver a full preview and breakdown our official predictions for the massive UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 card! We also dive deep into the serious legal trouble surrounding Alex Pereira as he faces explosive domestic violence and assault...
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Ep. 125 (MMA Edition) | UFC Freedom 250 Recap Show
Seven fights. Seven knockouts. One White House lawn. History was made, records were shattered, and the Octagon literally took over the White House. We break down Justin Gaethje’s unbelievable TKO victory over Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight gold, Ciryl Gane spoiling Alex Pereira’s...
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Ep. 124 (MMA Edition) | UFC Freedom 250 Preview Show
This week, we break down Daniel Cormier's surprisingly different perspective on Jon Jones after the two spent time together filming a reality show. We also discuss Belal Muhammad's setback this past weekend, Dana White's inclusion on the Time 100 list, and the latest developments surrounding the...
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Ep. 123 (Boxing Edition) | Usyk vs. Rico Recap Show
E.J. and Steve dissect Oleksandr Usyk's wild, controversial late stoppage over Rico Verhoeven and Daniel Dubois’ bloody, 11th-round war against Fabio Wardley! Plus, David Benavidez dominates Zurdo Ramirez with a nasty 6th-round KO to unify the cruiserweight division. The guys also discuss the…
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Quickie | Ex Strikeforce, Bellator CEO Coker to launch new MMA league in '27
Breaking News!!!! MMA mogul Scott Coker is officially back in the game! On this impromptu quickie episode, we break down Coker’s massive new $60 million venture aimed at reshaping the MMA ecosystem in 2027!
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Ep. 122 (MMA Edition) | MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve break down the absolute chaos from a weekend that shifted the combat sports landscape. The guys dive headfirst into the historic Netflix MMA debut, a classic UFC power play, and the Casual Comment of the Month.
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Ep. 121 (MMA Edition) | UFC 328 Recap & MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve return to recap a wild UFC 328, breaking down that shocking main event upset. Plus, the crew looks ahead to a historic milestone: the first-ever MMA card on Netflix, featuring the return of icons Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.
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Ep. 120 (MMA Edition) | UFC 328 Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to preview the Brick City UFC card! The guys also discuss the results from the Perth Fight Night card, Max Holloway training for the Conor McGregor fight without a contract, and if we'll ever see Jake Paul step inside a cage.
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Ep. 119 (MMA Edition) | UFC 327 Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to recap the action packed card that went down in Miami! The guys also discuss Colby Covington's civil suit against Jorge Masvidal and Gable Steveson signing with the UFC.
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Ep. 118 (Boxing Edition) | Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov Recap Show
E.J. and Chris are back to recap Tyson Fury's return to the ring. The guys also discuss the slugfest between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora, Sebastian Fundora's dissection of Keith Thurman, and whether we'll still see the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch.
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Ep. 117 (MMA Edition) | UFC 327 Preview Show
The guys are back to preview the stacked card that's scheduled to go down in Vice City! The guys also discuss Dana White's wild C-section story and his decision to stop negotiating fight contracts, Jon Jones' road rage incident, and Arman Tsarukyan choking out a live streamer.
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Ep. 116 (MMA Edition) | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer Recap Show
The guys are back to recap the fights that went down in Seattle including discussions of whether Adesanya will bounce back from his loss and Alexa Grasso's devastating knockout win.
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Ep. 115 (MMA Edition) | UFC 326 Recap Show
The guys are back to recap the tame event that was UFC 326 which included the unveiling of UFC Freedom 250. The guys also discuss Francis Ngannou's recently announced Netflix fight, Jon Jones asking for his release, and much more!
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Quickie | Francis Ngannou Parts Ways With PFL
Breaking News!!!! E.J. and Admire give their instant reactions to Francis Ngannou becoming a free agent.
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Ep. 114 (MMA Edition) | UFC 326 Preview Show
The guys are back to preview UFC 326! The guys also discuss Ronda Rousey's comeback fight against Gina Carano, Conor Benn signing to Zuffa Boxing, Alex Pereira vacating the Light Heavyweight Championship, and much more!
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Ep. 113 (Boxing Edition) | February 2026 Boxing Recap Show
E.J., Steve, and Chris are back to recap the boxing action that went down in the month of February! The guys also discuss Floyd Mayweather's announced return to boxing and Conor Benn's Zuffa deal.
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Ep. 112 (MMA Edition) | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez Recap Show
The guys are back to recap Sean Strickland's clean victory over Anthony Hernandez. The guys also discuss Uroš Medić's nasty knockout of Geoff Neal.
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Quickie | BKFC Knucklemania VI Recap
E.J. and Steve are back to recap BKFC's showcase event which featured a Heavyweight title clash between Ben Rothwell and Andrei Arlovski.
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Ep. 111 (MMA Edition) | UFC 325 Recap Show
The guys are back to recap the fights that took place from the Land Down Under! The guys also give their opinions on the 'Casual Comment of the Month'.
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Quickie | Teófimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson Recap
E.J., Steve, and Chris are back to recap Shakur Stevenson's masterclass performance against Teófimo López. The guys also discuss Big Baby Miller's hair debacle.
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Ep. 110 (MMA Edition) | UFC 324 Recap/UFC 325 Preview Show
The guys are back to recap the first UFC card of 2026 that went down in Vegas! The guys also preview the UFC card taking place from the Land Down Under that's headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2!
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Ep. 109 (MMA Edition ) | UFC 324 Preview Show
The guys are back to preview the first card of the Paramount Plus era! The guys also discuss Conor McGregor's potential comeback fight against Jorge Masvidal, whether the UFC should cut down on fighters and fights, and much more
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Ep. 108 (Boxing Edition) | Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Recap Show
E.J., Admire, Steve, and Chris are back to recap Anthony Joshua's beatdown of Jake Paul. The guys also discuss Alycia Baumgardner shining under the bright lights, Anderson Silva embarrassing Tyron Woodley, quick hits on David Benavidez's and Devin Haney's past fights, and much more!
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Quickie | Paul vs. Joshua Preview
E.J., Steve, and Chris are back to preview Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua that's going down in Miami.
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Ep. 107 (MMA Edition) | UFC 323 Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to recap a night of upsets and spectacular finishes that went down at UFC 323! The guys also discuss their favorite moments of the UFC-ESPN era and what to expect in the UFC-Paramount era.
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Ep. 106 (MMA Edition) | UFC 323 Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to preview the last UFC PPV of the ESPN era! The guys also discuss Tom Aspinall falling out of favor with Dana White, Gina Carano's potential return to MMA, Gable Steveson's potential, Hasbulla vs. The Rizzler, and Conor McGregor's psychedelic trip!
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Ep. 105 (MMA Edition) | UFC 322 Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to recap UFC 322 including what's next for the title fight winners!
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Ep. 104 (MMA Edition) | UFC 322 Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to preview UFC 322 that's going down in the Big Apple!
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Ep. 103 (MMA Edition) | UFC 321 Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to discuss the disappointing ending of UFC 321, the crowing of a new strawweight champion, and much more!
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Ep. 102 (MMA Edition) | UFC 321 Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to preview UFC 321. The guys also talk about Jon Jones' next potential fight, Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman being booked on Jake Paul/Tank Davis undercard, and much more!
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Ep. 101 (MMA & Bare-knuckle Boxing Edition) | UFC 320 & BKFC 82 Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to recap the undercard and championship fights that went down in Vegas. The guys also recap the King and Queen of Violence bouts that went down in Newark.
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Ep. 100 | 100th Episode Special
E.J., Admire, Steve, and Chris are back to celebrate the 100th episode of Haymaker Combat Sports! The guys reflect on their experiences on the show and go through their favorite and biggest combat sports moments during the duration of the show!
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Ep. 99 (MMA & Bare-knuckle Boxing Edition) | UFC 320 & BKFC 82 Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to preview a jam packed weekend of combat sports and give their predictions for UFC 320 and BKFC 82. The guys also talk about the announcement of Zuffa Boxing and Wanderlei Silva's crazy post-fight brawl!
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Ep. 98 (Boxing Edition) | Canelo vs. Crawford Recap Show
E.J., Steve, and Chris are back to recap the super fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford and discus both fighters' possible next moves. The guys also discuss Naoya Inoue's dominant performance in Japan, a potential matchup between Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr., and the passing of...
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Quickie | Canelo vs. Crawford Preview
E.J., Steve, and Chris are back to preview the super fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford that's going down in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.
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Ep. 97 (MMA Edition) | UFC 319 Recap Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to discuss the action packed PPV that went down in the Windy City!
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Ep. 96 (MMA Edition) | UFC 319 Preview Show
E.J., Admire, and Steve are back to discuss the blockbuster media rights deal between UFC and Paramount and also preview the stacked card taking place in the Windy City!
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Ep. 95 (Boxing Edition) | Shields vs. Daniels/July '25 Boxing Recap Show
E.J., Steve, and Chris are back to recap Claressa Shield's dominant win in Detroit and also recap the other big fights that went down in July.
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E.J. Reed, Aaron Admire, Steve Johnson, and Chris Sanders bring you mixed martial arts, boxing, and other various combat sports from a fan’s perspective.
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