Piestrong Podcast

In this jam-packed episode, we break down all the action from Evloev vs Murphy, including the biggest moments, standout finishes, and which fights could be early contenders for Fight, KO, Submission, or even Performance of the Year. We also dive into the post-fight press conference drama—featuring Dana White’s comments on Jean Silva and his surprising walkout during the MVP fight.Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming Fight Night headlined by Israel Adesanya vs Bo Nickal Pyfer, breaking down key matchups and giving you our locks for the card.Then we get into the major talking points shaking up the MMA world:Ariel Helwani continues to go at Dana White—and it’s not slowing downIs Hunter Campbell quietly becoming the most influential force in UFC matchmaking?The growing divide between US-based cards and international events“MVP vs the UFC” — what’s really going on behind the scenes?We also cover the latest fight announcements and rumors, including potential matchups like Robert Whittaker vs Magomed Ankalaev, and the buzz around Benoît Saint-Denis vs Paddy Pimblett.Plus, a rapid-fire MMA news segment:Shavkat Rakhmonov stirring controversyAleksandar Rakić moving up to heavyweightMerab Dvalishvili missing a London meet-and-greetReferee Mike Beltran getting his flowersAlexander Volkanovski weighing in on SilvaJoe Rogan pitching ideas for a White House cardWild fighter warm-ups & Anthony Joshua looking fight-ready againIf you love MMA chaos, analysis, and a bit of controversy, this episode has it all.

Matt and Jack, dive into the week that was and preview the week to come.They touch on the feud between Gordan Tallis and Ali Brigganshaw.The Good the Bad and the ugly from round 3A deep dive into Rd 4, do the boys have it right? let us know in the comments and as always if you like the content, don' tforget to like, comment and subscribe.Appreciate yas, WE'RE OUT.

Big episode this week as we break down everything from UFC Emmett vs Vallejo. Plenty to get through with some heavy KOs, slick subs and a few proper brawls that could end up in the fight of the year conversation. We also go over the main takeaways from the post fight presser.We then look ahead to Evloev vs Murphy. We run through the card, give our locks and talk about why the main event feels pretty straightforward on paper. UFC London is shaping up nicely too with seven undefeated fighters on the card so there is a lot of young talent to keep an eye on.On the bigger topics this weekMVP making moves in MMA, Ronda Rousey having a crack at Hunter, and some interesting fights getting added with Diaz vs Perry and Steveson vs JDS. We also ask the question, should the UFC actually be worried?We also get into the whole influencer crossover with fighters. The Paul brothers, Deen The Great and where it all fits in the sport.Then there is more footage from that Russian TUF style show. DC nearly walking away from Team Alpha Male and honestly we are still trying to work out what is going on with it.We round things out with fight announcements including Dariush vs Salkilled, plus all the latest news. Harry Hardwick dealing with a rough injury, the talk around that White House card, Alex Pereira locking in an eight fight deal, Jake Paul teasing another fight, and Anderson Silva saying he is close to signing on for a belt fight.Plenty going on this week so settle in.

The boys recap the chaos of round 2, some tough games to pick and surprising results.Alex Johnson makes history and becomes the new highest try scorerThey finish off with a preview of the Rd 3 games and give their tips.

This week we’re breaking down UFC 326 and chatting through all the biggest moments from the card. We go through the fights, the knockouts, submissions, and absolute wars, plus which ones might end up contenders for KO, Sub, Brawl or Performance of the Year. We also talk about the post fight press conference and give the card our final rating.Big Topics This WeekThe White House Card SituationThe rumoured White House UFC event keeps getting crazier. We talk about Jon Jones potentially agreeing to terms, Dana talking about it publicly, and Jones firing back. There is also talk that Jones has officially asked for his release, plus a fight that has already fallen off the card.We also go over the reported asking price mentioned by Ariel Helwani, Ilia Topuria being cold as ever, and how a fight with Islam Makhachev nearly happened. If the card actually happens it would land on a Monday for us in Australia.Has the BMF Belt Lost Its Meaning?We get into the whole BMF Championship debate and whether it still means what it used to. Dan Hooker shared his thoughts, while Nate Diaz, Khamzat Chimaev, and Ryan Garcia have all weighed in as well.Meanwhile Conor McGregor is not impressed and has even made a case for a 170 pound BMF title fight. We also talk about his thoughts on the White House card and the winner of Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira.MVP’s Netflix MMA CardThe Most Valuable Promotions MMA card on Netflix is starting to heat up. Francis Ngannou now says he wants to fight Jake Paul, while Ronda Rousey has taken a few shots at the UFC again.We also run through a stack of fight announcements and rumours including:Waldo vs Alexander VolkovAljamain Sterling vs ZalalAllen vs Milky CostaKhamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland close to being doneVisa issues for Movsar Evloev with Jean Silva possibly stepping in against Lerone MurphyWe also touch on:Tom Aspinall signing with Eddie HearnDaniel Cormier still having Jon Jones living rent free in his headMerab Dvalishvili living his best life onlinePress conference drama involving Arman TsarukyanBen Askren and Jorge Masvidal being mates againJake Paul saying he wants to sign Jon JonesPlus plenty more from around the MMA world.Fight News and RumoursOther MMA News

Jack is away this week as he welcomes a beautiful baby boy into the world, Congrats mate.Johnny Rocket jumps on to fill in for Jack, the boys recap Round 1 of the NRL and preview Round 2.Bit of banter with some questionable picks, (mainly the dragons lol)If you like what the boys do, don't forget to like follow, subscribe, hit all the buttons and run us up , cheers, we r out.

This week we kick off the episode with a discussion about keeping your kids safe online.The risks and dangers of Roblox.we break down Moreno vs Kavanagh and what it actually means moving forward, then look ahead to UFC 326 and the matchups that matter.We get stuck into a proper debate around the Enhanced Games and whether fighters should be allowed to juice if it is regulated and transparent. Is it the future or does it ruin the whole point of elite sport?There’s also the growing UFC and NRL crossover. with the NRL Vegas games.Megan Olivi’s connections, Sean Strickland getting involved, Ciao Bahollo popping up, and Matty Johns interviewing Dana White. It feels like combat sports and rugby league are colliding more than ever.Fight news is stacking up. Van vs Taira is confirmed..There’s strong rumours about Silva vs Aljo. We also talk about Conor McGregor’s latest comments about his comeback and whether any of it is actually real.In the news cycle, Andrew Tackett is training with the Knights. Volk has signed a new deal. The big money behind Conor Benn is coming from Turki, not Zuffa. Strickland has been playing league. Khamzat is in headlines again after an alleged fan incident.We also unpack the Arman vs Georgio situation properly. The slap, the slow motion angle, the manager getting involved, the aftermath. Was there more to it? Is this the real reason it blew up? Askren called how messy it would get. Now Georgio wants it settled in the cage and Khamzat is circling as well.Volk has had his say about Conor. Morales went viral holding up his phone at UFC Fight Night. Plenty happening across MMA and a fair bit of chaos as usual. Tune in.

The boys are back, Matt and Jack recap the epic games in Vegas and Preview the rest of the round 1 games.A guest calls in and gives his opinions on the state of the refereeing and the zero accountability for dodgy calls.A massive thanks to our sponsors .Macquarie Inn DubboCosbuildNova performing Arts.Friends of the show.Dubbo BJJIron Knuckles CustomsSupport your local legends and thanks for watching.If you like what the boys do, jump onto the socials, like, follow, subscribe run it up, press all the buttons.

Welcome to the first Episode of NRL talks with Matt and Jack.The boys dive into the action packed weekend revolving around the NRL games in Vegas this weekend.A short little intro to the new show, the boys plan on diving into all things NRL, multis, news and more, Enjoy.

Big week in the fight world and we’re covering all of it.We start with our full breakdown of Strickland vs Hernandez, what actually mattered, who impressed and who didn’t, and where it leaves the division. Then we look ahead to Moreno vs Kavanagh and chat through the matchup, the stakes, and why this one’s sneakily important.Plenty happening outside the cage too. The Mexico card looks like it might be in a bit of strife, so we talk about what’s going on there and what it means moving forward. We also get into the never-ending Conor McGregor saga and who his opponent realistically should be at this point.Fight announcements are rolling in. Van vs Taira is locked in, and Blaydes vs Hokit has been confirmed.In the news, we cover the bizarre Dan Hooker rumour doing the rounds, Gable’s chin getting tested, Conor Benn signing an eye-watering one fight deal with Zuffa, a proper wholesome moment from Terence Crawford, some nasty regional footage featuring a broken arm, Whittaker talking about moving up to 205, and Merab competing on RAF 8.Plenty to unpack, a few strong opinions, and the usual carry on. Let’s get into it.

Kyle joins the boys to talk all things Trading cards.We get hit with some solid nostalgia as we reminisce about our childhood collectables and kick ourselves for the current value.We touch on how he got into trading cards and collectables.The future of the hobby, price and sustainability.We touch on the impact Logan Paul is having as well as Rip and Ship style businesses.We even rip some packs on the pod.Kyle is hosting a trading card show in Dubbo at the RSL on October 3rd 2026.Tickets available through 123tix

This week we break down UFC 325 Fight Night Strickland vs Hernandez and go through everything that mattersWe get into the talk around a potential White House card and what that even means for the sport. There’s also a serious conversation about the state of BJJ right now and why a lot of people reckon there are some real problems bubbling under the surface.Then there’s the big announcement. Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on Netflix, with Jake Paul promoting. Is that why he’s stepped away from PFL? We dig into it.Fight rumours doing the roundsIan Machado Garry vs Islam Makhachev being whispered aboutTiara vs Van potentially in the worksExhibition talk of Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather Jr.MMA newsTom’s eyes not great after surgery and it sounds serious. or is it?Almeida released.Eddie Hearn had plenty to say about Zuffa Boxing.Arman and Jake collab together.Cain Velasquez is officially free.Cryptic messages from Garry again.Zabit Magomedsharipov back grappling.Usman saying he’ll retire after one last crack at the belts.Conor with another tweet and delete.A horrific injury on the regional scene that we had to talk about.We also touch on sponsorship stuff, Black Rifle Coffee’s new ad, Larry Wheels doing what any self respecting man would do, and Deen the Great copping another loss to Tiki.Plenty happening in the fight world and we cover it all, straight up, no fluff.

This week we’re unpacking UFC Fight Night, Bautista vs Oliviera.Plus all the fight news and chaos floating around the MMA world right now.There’s talk of Garry vs Morales heating up also Islam Makhachev vs Morales Prates has been booked (guessing against JDM?) CJI 3 is starting to get people talking. We also get into the madness at BKFC with Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez having a proper brawl, including that close-up footage that’s doing the rounds.Ariel and Bryce Mitchell are throwing a few shots at each other, DCs reaction to the brawl in the ALF house (a reality TV show in thailand), and the White House card is apparently getting finalised this weekend with only six or seven fights on it. Dom Cruz told Steiny straight up he can’t fight.Arman and DJ have been training together, Petr Yan’s had back surgery.Mokaev’s been offered a UFC BJJ fight, Basharat got cut which raised a few eyebrows, and we ask the question, is the UFC quietly cutting Bryce Mitchell out?We also touch on Ilia’s divorce being settled and Conor’s new sparring footage that’s got everyone analysing every little move.Plenty to get stuck into this week. Let’s go.

We recap all the chaos from our trip to Sydney for UFC 325, including Volk snagging Fight of the Night, Lopes somehow fighting through busted feet, and solid showings from Salkilid and Ruffy. We run through the matchups (no complaints here), chat about Volk’s shoulder drama according to his coach, and preview Bautista vs Oliveira on the upcoming Fight Night.There’s also a stack of fight announcements to get stuck into: DDP vs Allen, Prates vs JDM, Reyes vs Walker, Moicano stepping in against Ribovics after Ortega pulled out, and a look at what the UFC London card’s shaping up like.On the news front, we cover everything from Patchy Mix getting released, Shavkat being injured again (shock), Craig Jones’ DUI, and some absolute nonsense at the scales. There’s talk about Hooker’s name getting butchered on Paramount+, an old-school Mike Tyson yarn, DC and Jones apparently never being mates, and Ruffy confirming he’s fighting at the Fighting Nerds show. We also hit on Nick Diaz backing himself for a title run, some spicy comments from JWP.Bam Bam wanting to train with Khamzat (I wish he would) and why we’re weirdly keen to watch this RAF card.Bit of fight chat, bit of gossip, bit of nonsense, standard MMA week really.

Big episode this week as we break down everything that went down at UFC 324 and look ahead to UFC 325. Plenty of drama, plenty of laughs, and the usual madness that follows a big fight card.We run through UFC 324, including Paddy ending up in hospital, Justin refusing the ride.Dana White addressing the ads situation. Dana also confirms a fight was cancelled due to betting issues, then we jump into a full preview of UFC 325 and react to the latest fight announcements like DDP vs Allen and Prates vs JDM.The news segment goes everywhere. Dana meeting Jake Paul, Jean Silva and Arnold Allen having a funny moment, Rampage being Rampage, Khabib and Glover wrestling yet again, and some question marks around D-Rod. We also talk Arman Tsarukyan, his ongoing issues with Paddy, his generosity towards young fans, and even his chat with Kanye, was it really Kanye?We cover Strickland inviting Rittenhouse to his gym and Curtis not being impressed, Ilia firing shots at Paddy, Fiziev taking the piss out of Jean Silva and admitting he hates spiders, Rose getting emotional meeting fans after her fight, and Conor possibly driving to Paddy’s house. If you’re into MMA chat that doesn’t take itself too seriously, this one’s worth a listen.

Big episode this week as we run through UFC 324, break down the card, talk mutt multis, head-to-heads, and where the value might be.We get into the latest fight announcements and rumours, including the McGregor vs Masvidal noise and Dana White pouring cold water all over it. There’s more Conor chat too with the White House talk, contract drama after the PPV changes, and why Dustin still can’t stand him.Arman Tsarukyan is everywhere at the moment, so we cover his full PR run, getting himself in ridiculous shape, and some of the more left-field moments popping up online. We also react to Ilia Topuria hinting at a return, the UFC dropping a genuinely elite promo, and a few standout posters like Strickland vs Hernandez and Pyfer vs Izzy.Plenty of other bits as well:Strickland crossing paths with Nick DiazPaddy Pimblett’s plan, his moment with Sean, and Hooker’s take on that whole situationJon Jones firing a message at Alex Pereira, and Poatan making his intentions pretty clearJai Opetaia signing with Zuffa Boxing and the latest mess in Australian boxingAli Abdelaziz floating Conor vs Gaethje at the White HouseNo carry on, just solid MMA chat, a few laughs, and plenty to argue about. Well maybe a bit of carry on.

We go over last weeks news, Fight announcements, cancelations and more.Dan Hooker vs Paddy Pimblett, Keyboard warriors delight.Jon Jones and DC can't squash the beef.Dana Whites lacklustre fight announcements.Cheers and enjoy.

Big news over the break in MMA and combat sports, so we cover a stack of it. Sean Strickland gives his honest take on Khamzat, we talk about how an annual Paramount+ sub is somehow cheaper than a single PPV, and react to Mike Tyson weighing in on Conor.There’s some proper chaos too. Andrei Arlovski getting caught up with Jack Doherty and his crew, Gamebred trying to sweet talk Kayla and Poatan’s kid looking scary at just 14. McGregor’s everywhere as usual. Hosting a TV show, helping out the homeless, and even talk of the Trump family putting money behind him.We get into the serious stuff as well, including the Anthony Joshua car crash in Nigeria, the reports around it, possible retirement.On the fight front, Magomed wants a third crack at Alex, Tom Aspinall’s dealing with surgery, its bad.Jiri’s being Jiri, and Gaethje might be battling a staph infection or BBQ sauceWe also chat Jake Paul’s curse, the Morales situation with his record being changed, JDM calling out Shavkat, and the possibility of a wild White House card with Anik reckoning there could be six or seven title fights. Plus a few wholesome moments with JDM and Neon to balance out the madness.Bit of news, bit of nonsense, and plenty of opinions. Get amongst it.

Big episode this week. We kick things off with a breakdown of UFC Royval vs Kape, then roll straight into our very first Piestrong MMA Awards. We’re handing out gongs for KO of the Year, Sub of the Year, Brawl of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Fighter of the Year, we are undecided so Performance of the Year goes out to a Fan decision.Plenty of fight news to get through as well. Burns vs Malott, Neal vs Holland, Oliveira vs Bautista headlining the first Fight Night, Costa vs Ferreira, Ciao vs RDR, and a quick look at some surprisingly decent bare-knuckle scraps.Then it’s a full sweep of the MMA news. Jiri’s gender reveal, Poatan’s ridiculous stats, Prates ruffling feathers, Volk rocking the Street Fighter haircut, Usman Nurmagomedov possible coming to the UFC, and Conor finally tying the knot with Dee. We get into Islam’s situation with the UFC, Ilia Topuria’s growing list of problems, Francis continuing to be a walking disaster, Buckley offering Khamzat 50 grand just to stay on his feet, and the usual rankings chaos, fighter cuts, trolling, and doping dramas.We wrap it up with a few current events, including what’s happening in BondiCrack a beer and settle in. 🍻🥊

Alright legends, big one today. We’re recapping a wild UFC 323, looking ahead to Royval vs Kape, and going through one of the most chaotic weeks of MMA news we’ve had in ages.👊 UFC Stuff:• Full UFC 323 review• Royval vs Kape preview• Fight announcements everywhere: Fiziev vs Ruffy, BSD vs Hooker, plus a stacked Aussie card and fresh P4P rankings🗞️ MMA News with plenty happening:• Conor is out here talking about his next move• A new angle pops up of the Garry and Khamzat situation• Max becomes the first bloke with custom gloves• Dana signs on for another five years• Poatan possibly vacating• Yan does not want another go with Merab while Merab reckons his next fight is for the belt• Strickland planning a move to 205• The broadcast reaction to Pantoja’s real injury and the ongoing belt drama• Tom had no dramas spotting the injury straight away• Jamahal Hill and Joanna turn into a full soap opera with statements and old DMs• Khamzat needs to settle the hell down• Garry might actually be right this time• Carlos and Morales happy to scrap again before a title shot• New details on upcoming numbered cards• Kayla Harrison cuts a spicy promo on Nunes• Ilia maybe getting a bit ahead of himself• Islam says Usman is the toughest matchup for him• Ben Askren is getting a documentary• Francis may be heading back to MMA with his contract winding down plus his take on the Dana situation• Shavkat and Buckley have an interesting run in• Trump reckons we have 8 to 9 title fights coming and Dana responds• Volk says he is not retiring• Joshua vs Paul looks like it is falling apart• Dillon Danis pulls out of MisfitsThere is way too much happening in the sport right now. Strap in, grab a drink, and let’s get into it.