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Jonathan Haggerty joins Nik Hobbs as they look ahead to his ONE 171 fight against Wei Rui in Qatar. Haggerty also talks about Nico Carrillo’s loss to Nabil Anane and why we could still see a future fight despite Carrillo moving up in weight.

On this episode of the MMA Club, Michael ‘Venom’ Page joins Nik Hobbs as they chat about his win over Sharabutdin Magomedov, the middleweight and welterweight division, not feeling comfortable in UFC and the possibility of being a backup fighter for UFC London.

Nik Hobbs is joined by ‘The American Gangster’ Chael Sonnen as he discusses re-joining ‘Tough Enough’, and why Jon Jones isn’t scared of Tom Aspinall. And Joe Leigh catches up Michael ‘Venom’ Page ahead of his fight with Sharaputdin Magomedov.

On this episode of the MMA Club, Nik Hobbs is joined by Taekwondo champion turned Muay Thai fighter Dua Shkara as they look ahead to the massive ONE 170 card. They break down Nico Carrillo vs Nabil Anane and what fights you should be watching. Plus, we hear from Freddie Haggerty who opens the show.

Nik Hobbs is joined by Merab Dvalishvili ahead of his title fight with Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311. The bantamweight champion talks about being disrespected by the challenger and also reveals that he’s been fighting an illness leading up to the fight.

Nico Carrillo joins Nik Hobbs in the first MMA Club of 2025. ‘King of the North’ discusses the moment he found out Superlek was out of ONE 170 because of injury and facing his new opponent Nabil Anane.

PFL’s Dakota Ditcheva - The first British woman to win an MMA world title – joins Nik Hobbs in the MMA Club studio. They talk about Dakota’s victory over Taila Santos, growing up, and sparring with her mother Lisa Howarth, a multiple-time world kickboxing champion. Plus, her future with PFL and links to UFC, Manchester City, and a potential future in boxing.

‘King of the North’ Nico Carillo joins Nik Hobbs and Sky Sports’ combat journalist John Dennen in the MMA Club studios. They discuss Nico’s upcoming Bantamweight fight with Superlek, how he’s preparing for the fight and what it will mean for British Muay Thai if he’s victorious in January. Plus, how he got into the sport, Rangers, UFC and more!

Nik Hobbs is joined by Nathaniel Wood and Lone'er Kavanagh as they breakdown the UFC 310 card. Plus, heavyweight Ciryl Gane joins the show as we talk about his upcoming fight with Alexander Volkov. 

In this episode of MMA Club, Nathaniel Wood and Lone'er Kavanagh join Nik Hobbs as we discuss being teammates at Great Britian Top Team, who comes on top during sparring, future opponents, Lone’er’s UFC debut, and we fantasy book UFC London in March.  

Paul Craig joins Nik Hobbs from New York as he discusses UFC’s return to London and who could headline the event next March. Craig also talks about facing Bo Nickal at UFC 309 and the possibility of beating him in front of the new US president Donald Trump.

On this episode of MMA Club, Nik Hobbs is joined by Jonathan and Freddie Haggerty as we preview ONE 169 at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. We discuss Rodtang missing weight and how that will impact Jacob Smith. Plus we break down Anatoliy Malykhin vs Reug Reug and the rest of the card. Plus, Freddie reveals details about his next fight and Jonathan’s plans for 2025.

Paul Hughes joins the MMA Club to discuss his win over AJ McKee, calling out Usman Nurmagomedov, the possibility of having Conor McGregor in his corner and takes a look at UFC 308. 

Cris Cyborg joins John Dennen as they discuss her upcoming fight with Larissa Pacheco, her MMA legacy, stepping into boxing and thoughts on Clarissa Shields and Savannah Marshall stepping into MMA. 

Francis Ngannou makes his return to the MMA Club ahead of his PFL debut. The heavyweight discusses returning to MMA, how the Anthony Joshua loss has impacted his confidence and who he wants to face when he makes his return to boxing. 

ONE's Jonathan Haggerty joins Nik Hobbs as they discuss his recent loss to Superlek at ONE 168 in Denver. He talks about getting over the defeat, his future plans, and talking to Liam Harrison backstage.

Brendan Loughnane joins the MMA club this week as we discuss reaching the featherweight playoff final, sparring with Conor McGregor, being wrong about Paddy Pimblett, and where he thinks he ranks among the best British talent in MMA.

New UFC signing Lone'er Kavanagh joins Nik Hobbs and the MMA Club to talk about his knockout on Dana White's Contender Series. They also discuss how he got into MMA, the flyweight division, his title aspirations, news around his official debut, and much more!

Dan Hardy is back in the MMA Studio as he sitsdown with Nik Hobbs to talk all things Bellator in London, the future of MMA, Tom Aspinall vs Jon Jones, Leon Edwards and how we could see the outlaw returning to MMA action in 2025. 

On this episode of the Sky Sports MMA Club, Nik Hobbs and John Dennen are joined by ONE Championship rising star Liam Nolan to help preview a blockbuster ONE 168 card in Denver. The team is also joined by Jonathan Haggerty and Liam Harrison, who feature in the card's main and co-main events, respectively, to discuss how they're getting on now that fight week is well underway. 

Francis Ngannou joins the Sky Sports MMA club to talk about dealing with the loss of his son Kobe earlier this year as he prepares for his return to MMA, taking on 2023 PFL heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira on October 19. The former UFC heavyweight champion also analyses the heavyweight scene in his former promotion and whether it's moved on since his departure. Finally, he discusses whether he could make a return to the boxing ring, after his blockbuster bouts with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Warning: This interview covers themes that some viewers may find distressing.

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall joins Nik Hobbs to discuss his win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 and what’s next for him, as he eyes an undisputed showdown with either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic. Plus, he reacts to Leon Edwards' welterweight title loss to Belal Muhammad and the release of flyweight Mo Mokaev from the UFC.

OKTAGON’s Shem Rock joins Nik Hobbs as they discuss a range of topics including building his MMA career while on the run after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Shem shares how he fell in love with MMA and found a coach that put him on the straight and narrow.  We also discuss Shem’s future in OKTAGON as he enters the final two fights of his contract and when we’ll see him in the cage next. Plus, reaction from UFC 304 where Shem and Nik look back at Paddy Pimblett’s impressive performance and Belal Muhammad’s win over Leon Edwards.

In this episode of the MMA Club, Nik Hobbs sits down with Tom Aspinall and Paddy Pimblett ahead of UFC 304 in Manchester. Warning: This interview covers themes of suicide and depression which some may find distressing. If you are affected by this story, please visit sky.com/viewersupport

In this episode of MMA Club, Nik Hobbs sits down with Leon Edwards, Molly McCann and Muhammad Mokaev ahead of UFC 304 in Manchester. Current Welterweight champion Edwards talks about his legacy, moving up divisions and the animosity towards him from Belal Muhammad. Molly McCann discusses her preparations and possible future title shot, plus Mokaev reveals that his bout against Manel Kape is his last fight on his current UFC contract.

ONE’s Nico Carrillo joins the MMA Club as he discusses his win over Saemapetch, calling out Jonathan Haggerty and responding to the champion’s Instagram comments. Plus, his thoughts on fighting in the UK, Liam Harrison and more!

Bellator's Fabian Edwards joins Nik Hobbs in the MMA Club studio to discuss his upcoming middleweight title rematch against Johnny Eblen at Bellator Champions Series: London. The pair also discuss the upcoming UFC 303 card,  featuring former Team Renegade member Ian Machado Garry, and UFC 304 card, headlined by Fabian's older brother, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

Ian Machado Garry joins Joe Izzard as he looks ahead to his upcoming bout with Michael 'Venom' Page at UFC 303.  'The Future' also discusses why he doesn't deserve a title shot even if he beats MVP and not sharing the card with Conor McGregor. 

On this episode of the Sky Sports MMA Club, UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards joins Nik Hobbs in the studio to discuss his upcoming title fight against Belal Muhammad and other potential mouthwatering fights for 'Rocky'. Plus, fan-favourite ONE Championship Muay Thai bantamweight Liam Harrison joins us as he gears up for his long-awaited return, this Saturday against Katsuki Kitano in Bangkok. 

Joining Nik Hobbs on this episode of MMA Club, The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison as they discuss his love for MMA, his likes and dislikes of the sport, and looks ahead to Dustin Poirier vs Islam Makhachev. Fresh off his win over Edson Barboza, Lerone Murphy joins us to discuss the win in Las Vegas and if he’ll be on UFC 304 in Manchester

UFC welterweight Michael 'Venom' Page joins us in the MMA Club studio to give an update on a potential fight with Ian Machado Garry. He also maps out his route to a fight with current champion Leon Edwards. Plus we talk UFC 304, Fury vs Usyk, and much more. 

UFC featherweight Jack Shore makes a swift return to the MMA Club to discuss the nasty cut that stopped his UFC 301 fight with Joanderson Brito and his thoughts on the ref and doctor who made the decision. 

In this episode of 'Book it!', MMA journalist Chisanga Malata joins Nik Hobbs to look back at the weekend's UFC 301 card and discuss what fights we want to see next, including Brazillian legend Jose Aldo as he made a triumphant return from retirement. Plus the pair discuss the early morning start times slated for UFC 304 in Manchester, a why this may be a miscalculation on the UFC's part.

Jack Shore joins the MMA club as he talks about his upcoming fight with Joanderson Brito at UFC 301 in Brazil and questions the start times for UFC 304 in Manchester. 

ONE's top-ranked divisonal contender Nico Carrillo joins Nik Hobbs as they drop a massive excluisve around his next fight. Plus, Nico dicusses Jonathan Haggerty and why his think the Muay Thai champion is avoiding him. 

Paul Hughes joins the MMA Club to discuss the big breaking news that he has signed for the PFL after testing free agency. He reveals why he’s joined the promotion, his ambitions for the next two years, and if the UFC made an offer.

Sky Sports’ Nik Hobbs is joined by UFC Commentator John Gooden to preview UFC 300...but with a twist!Plus we hear from Jiri Prochazka ahead of his UFC 300 light heavyweight showdown with Aleksandar Rakic.

Sky Sports combat sports journalist John Dennen is joined by UK Muay Thai legend Liam Harrison, to discuss a potential match-up against Jonathan Haggerty and his road to recovery after a severe knee injury. They also preview Harrison’s clash against Kitano Katsuki in Bangkok later this year.

Nik Hobbs is joined by multi-weight boxing world champion Savannah Marshall ahead of her much anticipated PFL debut on June 8th. She discusses her tough transition to MMA and training with Team Aspinall.

ONE Muay Thai and Kickboxing world champion Jonathan Haggerty joins Nik Hobbs and John Dennen in the MMA Club studio. We discuss his emotional win over Felipe Lobo, the upcoming bout with Superlek Kiatmoo9, a possible showdown with Liam Harrison in the U.K., and much more. Plus, we speak to Jake Peacock ahead of his ONE debut this Friday.

Nik Hobbs is joined by UFC welterweight, Ian Machado Garry to respond to Colby Covington after the pair exchanged callouts online. 

Roadhouse stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Lukas Gage join Nik Hobbs to discuss what it was like working with former UFC champ-champ Conor McGregor and whether they think we'll see their co-star fight UFC lightweight, Michael Chandler next. 

UFC's Molly McCann join Nik Hobbs as they discuss her recent win over Diana Belbita, how moving down in weight has saved her career, UFC in Manchester and much more! 

Welcome to 'Book it!'. We will be picking up the pieces from an action packed weekend and making the fights we want to say next! MMA journalist Petesy Carroll joins Nik Hobbs as they look at the future of Francis Ngannou and the fallout from UFC 299. 

UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev joins the MMA Club as we discuss the win over Alex Perez, reactions to the fight, plus possible showdowns with Brandon Royval and Alexandre Pantoja.

In an action-packed episode, Nik Hobbs is joined Sean O'Malley, Enzo Maccarinelli, Shanelle Dyer, and Lutalo Muhammad to look back at all the biggest stories in the MMA world.They also preview UFC 299 and the fight that's got the world talking - Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou.

Sky Sports' John Dennen catches up with Claressa Shields ahead of her PFL fight this weekend. The 'GWOAT' talks about moving from boxing to MMA, her dream opponents and sends a chilling message to rival Savannah Marshall.

Savannah Marshall joins Sky Sports' combat sport journalist John Dennen as they discuss the timings around Savannah's MMA debut, switching from boxing to MMA, how training is going and the possibilty of facing Claressa Shields in the PFL SmartCage.

Robert Whittaker joins Nik Hobbs as he discusses his UFC 298 bout with Paulo Costa and his throughts on Leon Edwards making the move to middleweight.

On this episode of the MMA Club Nik Hobbs and Sky Sports combat journalist John Dennen are joined by UFC’s Nathaniel Wood. We speak to Jonathan Haggerty ahead of his title fight with Felipe Lobo and preview the live Sky Sports card. Plus, we breakdown UFC 298 and hear from Robert Whittaker.