Righto, we’re back and there is a ton to get through. UFC 323 is almost here, so we kick things off with the newest fight announcements:
• Paddy vs Gaethje (yep, that’s real)
• Volk vs Lopes 2
• Waldo vs Derrick Lewis
• Moicano vs Ruffy

Then we roll straight into what has been a bloody chaotic week in MMA news:
We have Bam Bam updates and Volk hinting he might hang them up in Sydney.
Arman has plenty to say about the interim belt.
Apparently the Saudis are “broke” now, so that is a thing.
Ronaldo is putting money into WOW FC.
Lerone Murphy is firing shots about Volk vs Lopes 2 and having his moment with Ariel.
Volk breaks down the rematch in his own words.
Aljo throws in his thoughts on the featherweight mess.
We also have a proper chat about where the UFC is at right now.
Ben Whittaker scores a filthy KO.
Meatball Molly goes 2 and 0 in boxing.
Tom Aspinall finally speaks up.
Paddy’s run to the belt is on the table.
Jiri is expecting a kid.
Ronda might box Katie Taylor and Cyborg is not impressed.
Mokaev is back, Prates is calling people out, and Merab is pressing Talbot.
The 2026 season press conference drops Friday.
Craig Jones is roasting Moneyberg and Ryan.
Ilia Topuria gains 700 thousand followers overnight.
Ariel is apparently listening to our show.
Usyk weighs in on Paul vs Joshua.

Stacked episode, a bit of technical chaos, plenty of banter and a whole lot to talk about.

Tune in and let’s get stuck in.