The 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast

The 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast is your expert look at the world of MMA. Host Robert Winfree and guests discuss the latest news out of the UFC, Bellator and more, plus previews and reviews of major MMA events.

UFC on ESPN 73 Review

Robert reviews the last UFC card of 2025 and the last UFC card of the ESPN era.  Plus news of the week.0:00 Intro7:58 UFC on ESPN 73 review45:08 New fight announcements52:43 Topuria wants to box, Chimaev wants to move up1:02:25 Plugs

12-15
01:04:40

UFC 323 Review

Robert reviews UTC 323, the last PPV for the UFC for at least the next few years.  That includes Petr Yan's upset of Merab Dvalishvili and the unfortunate ending to Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van.  Plus a look ahead to UFC on ESPN 73, the last UFC on ESPN event.  Also, of course, news of the week.0:00 Intro1:18 UFC 323 review1:06:15 UFC on ESPN 73 preview1:27:50 UFC finally releases first quarter schedule1:35:25 TKO boxing hearing1:41:44 Plugs

12-08
01:45:34

UFC 323 Preview

Robert previews the last UFC PPV, UFC 323 with Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van.  Plus thoughts on the new UFC fight announcements and what it means for the promotion heading into the new year and with the new broadcast deal.0:00 Intro2:25 UFC 323 preview37:49 Tom Aspinall update41:06 UFC fight announcements and fallout1:26:47 Khamzat out until after April1:28:10 Plugs

12-01
01:31:24

UFC on ESPN+ 123 Review

Robert reviews the UFC's debut in Qatar with Arman Tsarukyan likely securing a title shot and Ian Machado Garry besting former champion Belal Muhammad.0:00 Intro2:40 UFC on ESPN+ 123 review1:00:40 Quick boxing thoughts1:06:22 UFC 2026 calendar still a mystery1:13:15 Still no Herzog1:17:45 Paul vs. Joshua confirmed1:19:33 Woodley replaces Weidman vs. Silva1:20:32 Chimaev out until April1:23:03 Plugs#UFC #UFCQatar

11-24
01:30:10

UFC 322 Review

Robert reviews UFC 322, with two somewhat underwhelming title fights but quite a few great finishes.  Plus a look ahead to the UFC's debut in Qatar.0:00 Intro2:57 UFC 322 review1:25:49 UFC on ESPN+ 123 preview1:55:04 Jake Paul looking at Anthony Joshua1:58:13 Plugs

11-17
02:00:49

UFC 322 Preview

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 122 then looks ahead to UFC 322 with two title fights.0:00 Intro2:49 UFC on ESPN+ 122 review34:20 UFC 322 preview1:12:30 Some betting scandal updates1:37:22 BJ Penn arrested again1:40:40 PFL moves to Vice TV, ditches tournaments1:41:30 Plugs

11-10
01:45:33

UFC on ESPN 73 Preview

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 121 including an allegedly fixed fight and previews UFC on ESPN 73.0:00 Intro4:38 UFC on ESPN+ 121 review39:30 UFC on ESPN 73 preview1:03:33 Paul vs. Davis in jeopardy1:05:30 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas110 #UFCVegas111

11-03
01:08:20

UFC 321 Review

In this week's episode of the 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast, Robert Winfree gives his review of disappointing UFC 321 and looks ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 121.0:00 Intro1:17 UFC 321 review1:26:14 UFC on ESPN+ 121 preview1:47:33 Plugs#UFC #UFC321 #UFCVegas110

10-27
01:51:19

UFC 321 Preview

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 120 with many, many officiating errors before previewing UFC 321 with two title fights.  Plus news of the week.0:00 Intro2:14 UFC on ESPN+ 120 review51:54 UFC 321 preview1:13:38 Duke Rufus passed away1:15:35 UFC 323 announced1:20:18 CSAC likes Ali Act desecration1:48:58 Silva vs. Weidman 3 on Paul and Davis card1:50:15 Plugs#UFC #UFCVancouver #UFC321

10-20
01:53:24

UFC on ESPN+ 120 Preview

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 119 headlined by Charles Oliveira getting back on the winning track, then looks ahead to Reiner de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen at UFC on ESPN+ 120.0:00 Intro 4:42 UFC on ESPN+ 119 review38:11 UFC on ESPN+ 120 preview59:30 UFC White House stuff1:05:18 Plugs#UFC #UFCRio #UFCVancouver

10-13
01:08:08

UFC 320 Review

Robert reviews UFC 320 including Alex Pereira regaining the light heavyweight title, then previews UFC on ESPN+ 119 headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot.0:00 Intro2:07 UFC 320 review1:00:52 UFC on ESPN+ 119 preview1:29:50 UFC Qatar takes shape1:33:02 Plugs#UFC #UFC320 #UFCRio

10-06
01:36:19

UFC 320 Preview

Robert Winfree reviews UFC on ESPN+ 118 and previews UFC 320.0:00 Intro6:05 UFC on ESPN+ 118 review34:35 UFC 320 preview1:02:27 Gamrot steps in against Oliveira for Rio1:03:48 Plugs#UFC #UFCPerth #UFC320

09-29
01:06:36

UFC on ESPN+ 118 Preview

Robert previews UFC on ESPN+ 118 headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, and talks the MMA news of the week.0:00 Intro2:30 UFC on ESPN+ 118 preview36:07 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis moves37:20 Fiziev out, Oliveira needs new opponent38:10 Anthony Hernandez out, Brendan Allen now fights Reiner de Ridder39:25 BJ Penn arrested again43:13 Plugs#UFC #UFCPerth

09-22
46:50

Noche UFC 3 Review

Robert reviews Noche UFC 3 and Bud Crawford beating Canelo Alvarez in the world of boxing.  Plus thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the state of the world.0:00 Intro7:30 Noche UFC 3 review44:39 Boxing roundup1:21:30 Charlie Kirk stuff2:51:25 Plugs#UFC #NocheUFC 

09-15
02:54:00

Noche UFC 3 Preview

Robert reviews UFC Paris and previews Noche UFC 3.0:00 Intro6:01 UFC on ESPN+ 116 review48:25 Noche UFC 3 preview1:20:03 Plugs 

09-08
01:25:28

UFC on ESPN+ 116 Preview

Robert previews the UFC's return to Paris with UFC on ESPN+ 116 and fight announcements like the main and co-main events for UFC 322 and UFC 321.0:00 Intro2:20 UFC on ESPN+ 116 preview44:15 Fight announcements58:54 Plugs#UFC #UFCParis

09-01
01:03:18

UFC on ESPN+ 115 Review

Robert Winfree reviews the UFC's return to Shanghai, China with UFC on ESPN+ 115 then thoughts on the news of the week.0:00 Intro2:10 UFC on ESPN+ 115 review30:00 Frankie Edgar to BKFC31:15 Bryan Battle cut after weight miss32:15 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis36:22 Plugs

08-25
38:56

UFC 319 Review

Robert reviews UFC 319 which saw a new middleweight champion be crowned plus back to back spinning elbow knockouts.  Also a look ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 115 and thoughts on the new UFC broadcast deal and what it could mean for the future.0:00 Intro2:15 UFC 319 review1:12:40 UFC on ESPN+ 115 preview1:40:09 UFC to Paramount/CBS in 20262:24:12 Plugs#UFC #UFC319 #UFCShangHai

08-18
02:27:42

UFC 319 Preview

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC on ESPN 72 including some memorable knockouts, then looks ahead to UFC 319 with the middleweight title fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.0:00 Intro2:40 UFC on ESPN 72 review29:45 UFC 319 preview1:03:57 UFC Rio gets fights1:08:10 WWE to ESPN1:23:25 Plugs#UFC #UFC319

08-11
01:28:42

UFC on ESPN 72 Preview

Robert Winfree reviews UFC on ESPN 71 including Tatsuro Taira getting back on the winning side of things, previews UFC on ESPN 72 and gives more detailed thoughts on the Ali Revival Act.0:00 Intro3:40 UFC on ESPN 71 review20:40 UFC on ESPN 72 preview41:25 Ali/Ari Revival Act thoughts1:03:43 Conor McGregor update1:13:33 Martin Buday released1:17:29 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas108 #UFCVegas109

08-04
01:22:14

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