The 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

Robert reviews Reiner de Ridder's win over Robert Whittaker as well as the full card from UFC on ABC 9.  Plus a look ahead to UFC on ESPN 71, and news of the week.0:00 Intro1:25 UFC on ABC 9 review5:6:35 UFC on ESPN 71 preview1:17:44 Fight announcements1:23:43 Ali/Ari act1:32:13 Plugs

Robert reviews UFC 318 including Max Holloway defeating Dustin Poirier in Poirier's retirement fight.  Also a look ahead to UFC on ABC 9 headlined by Robert Whittaker vs. Reiner de Ridder.0:00 Intro2:02 UFC 318 review57:33 UFC on ABC 9 preview1:25:30 Some boxing thoughts1:31:43 PFL thoughts1:35:03 Plugs

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 70 and previews UFC 318 featuring Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway 3 as the main event.0:00 Intro1:21 UFC on ESPN 70 review35:59 UFC 318 preview1:03:49 Ben Askren update1:14:10 Jon Jones might return1:17:22 UFC heads to Qatar in November1:19:45 Plugs#UFC #UFCNashville #UFC318

Robert previews UFC on ESPN 70 and talks the contraction of MMA.0:00 Intro1:45 UFC on ESPN 70 preview27:25 Is MMA in decline?59:45 UFC potentially at the White House1:05:20 Plugs#UFC #UFCNashville

Robert reviews UFC 317 including Ilia Touria's knockout win over Charles Oliveira to claim the lightweight title and Alexandre Pantoja's continued dominance at flyweight.0:00 Intro4:02 UFC 317 review1:29:45 Joe Rogan and Liver King stuff1:45:27 Ben Askren update1:49:09 Plugs

Robert looks at the UFC's debut in Azerbaijan then previews UFC 317 which headlines International Fight Week this year.  Also thoughts on Jon Jones retiring and the general state of the heavyweight division.0:00 Intro1:14 UFC on ABC 8 review38:30 UFC 317 preview1:07:40 Jon Jones retires1:39:34 Conor McGregor nightclub fight 1:43:47 UFC on ABC 9 takes shape1:45:54 Plugs#UFC #UFCBaku #UFC317

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 69 featuring Kamaru Usman's first win since 2021, then looks ahead to UFC on ABC 8 when the UFC debuts in Azerbaijan.0:00 Intro4:10 UFC on ESPN 69 review50:13 UFC on ABC 8 preview1:17:00 BJ Penn stuff gets worse1:20:25 Joshua Van replaces Manel Kape against Royval at UFC 3171:21:50 Plugs#UFC #UFCAtlanta #UFCBaku #UFCAzerbaijan

Robert reviews UFC 316 with two bantamweight title fights, previews UFC on ESPN 69 and talks news of the week.0:00 Intro1:30 UFC 316 review1:03:34 UFC on ESPN 69 preview1:31:55 Jon Jones stuff1:41:13 Vasiliy Lomachenko retires1:42:30 UFC media rights rumors1:48:38 Plugs#UFC #UFC316 #UFCAtlanta

Robert reviews the clown fiesta that was UFC on ESPN 68 then previews UFC 316 as well as news of the week.0:00 Intro4:15 UFC on ESPN 68 review44:40 UFC 316 preview1:20:02 UFC 320 no longer PPV, now in San Antonio, Texas as a Fight Night1:22:02 BJ Penn situation gets worse1:26:40 Two new UFC lawsuits1:31:40 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas107 #UFC316

Robert Winfree previews UFC on ESPN 68, talks Movsar Evloev getting passed over for a featherweight title shot, and what's going on with Jon Jones plus how it might relate to the UFC broadcast negotiations.0:00 Intro3:18 UFC on ESPN 68 preview40:25 Evloev not getting title shot44:04 UFC 320 in jeopardy46:50 Jon Jones situation1:17:30 Plugs#UFC #UFCVegas107

Robert Winfree reviews UFC on ESPN+ 114, talks Topuria vs. Oliveira and Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus other news of the week.0:00 Intro1:27 UFC on ESPN+ 114 review28:10 UFC 317 & 319 fights and related news46:48 Figueiredo update48:54 Plugs#UFCVegas106 #UFC #UFC317

Robert Winfree reviews UFC 315 with both title fight and some overall odd judging, plus looks ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 114.0:00 Intro3:37 UFC 315 review1:03:15 UFC on ESPN+ 114 preview1:23:45 Robert Whittaker vs. Reiner de Ridder set for July1:25:04 Jon Jones coaches TUF knockoff, title still on ice1:26:05 Was Alex Pereira hacked?1:29:45 Plugs#UFC #UFC315 #UFCVegas106

Robert looks at one of the worst weeks for boxing in some time, reviews UFC on ESPN 67 and looks ahead to UFC 315.0:00 Intro1:19 Combat sports weekend roundup12:48 UFC on ESPN 67 review45:56 UFC 315 preview1:08:10 Dana White to promote Canelo vs. Crawford1:10:05 Ngannou speaks on motorcycle accident1:13:47 Plugs#UFC #UFCDesMoines #UFC315

Robert Winfree reviews UFC on ESPN 66 featuring Ian Machado Garry defeating Carlos Prates, then previews UFC on ESPN 67 headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo.  Plus news about Dustin Poirier's final MMA fight and more.0:00 Intro1:37 UFC on ESPN 66 review52:07 UFC on ESPN 67 preview1:16:03 Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway official for UFC 3181:18:48 Izzy wants Strickland rematch1:19:49 DDP vs. Chimaev still on the table1:24:12 Plugs#UFC #UFCKansasCity #UFCDesMoines

Robert previews UFC on ESPN 66 and talks the confusion around UFC 317 and International Fight Week.0:00 Intro1:23 UFC on ESPN 66 preview30:36 Questions loom around UFC 31745:00 Plugs#UFC #UFCKansasCity