Haymaker Combat Sports

On this episode, we preview and predict the entire UFC 330 fight card, dive into the serious legal troubles and domestic violence charges surrounding former UFC contender Anthony Smith, break down Bobby 'King' Green pulling up to Adrien Broner’s gym without headgear to hand a 19-1 pro boxer a masterclass, and react to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sparring with Merab Dvalishvili on a Lake Tahoe barge—complete with takedowns, light striking, and an icy dip. Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Summer is halfway through and we are back to talk some boxing! 
Tyson Fury returned to form in Thailand with a dominant, calculated stoppage over Mariusz Wach, while Anthony Joshua survived a absolute nightmare of a first round in Jeddah to put away Kristian Prenga in brutal fashion. Down in Australia, Tim Tszyu put on a Masterclass performance to hand Errol Spence Jr. a decisive loss—leading to Spence’s emotional post-fight retirement announcement. Plus, William Zepeda’s terrifying volume puncher style earned him the vacant WBC Lightweight strap after putting a clinic on Lamont Roach Jr. 
We also discuss Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) have official merger under the MVP banner. Is this the actual structural threat to the UFC/Zuffa Boxing's dominance, or just a massive promotional reshuffle? We analyze the roster integration, and what this means for fighter pay going forward.

A seismic shift just rocked the fight world!
In this emergency quickie edition of Haymaker Combat Sports, we break down the game-changing announcement: Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and the Professional Fighters League (PFL) have officially joined forces.
What does it mean when the fastest-rising disruption engine in modern boxing swallows the second-largest MMA roster on the planet? We’re diving deep into the ultimate combat sports crossover.

E.J. and Steve breakdown the action from UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman. ​
In this Quickie episode, we cover:
- Main Event Breakdown: Dricus Du Plessis’ unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman and his path back to the middleweight title. ​
- Co-Main & Key Fights: Christian Leroy Duncan’s striking showcase against Jared Cannonier, Chase Hooper’s submission win, and Tommy McMillen’s record-setting 252-strike TKO victory. ​
- Post-Fight Fallout: Matchmaking predictions.

We break down every major victory, shocking upset, and crucial moment from the entire card, featuring post-fight analysis of the highly anticipated McGregor vs. Holloway 2 showdown.

International Fight Week is here! On this episode, we deliver a full preview and breakdown our official predictions for the massive UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 card!
We also dive deep into the serious legal trouble surrounding Alex Pereira as he faces explosive domestic violence and assault allegations. Plus, we break down the mystery behind Jake Paul deleting a major MVP MMA signing tweet, speculate on who Gina Carano will step into the cage with next, and react to Anthony Joshua’s latest viral comments on the MMA world. 

In this episode, we break down Dana White's ambitious plan to sign boxing's biggest free agents and shake up the sport's promotional landscape. Plus, full recaps and analysis of five major championship fights: 
- Serrano vs. Hanson: Amanda Serrano’s dominant second-round TKO victory.
- Han vs. Holm 2: Stephanie Han’s gritty majority decision win to retain her lightweight crown in the El Paso rematch.
- Bivol vs. Eifert: Dmitry Bivol’s historic masterclass, holding Michael Eifert to a record-low 12 landed punches over 12 rounds.
- Rodriguez vs. Vargas: Key takeaways from the battle between rising contenders.
- ​Zayas vs. Ennis: Jaron "Boots" Ennis’s statement performance, stopping Xander Zayas via seventh-round TKO to capture the unified super welterweight titles.

Seven fights. Seven knockouts. One White House lawn. History was made, records were shattered, and the Octagon literally took over the White House. We break down Justin Gaethje’s unbelievable TKO victory over Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight gold, Ciryl Gane spoiling Alex Pereira’s heavyweight, and highlights (and lowlights) from Sean O'Malley, Josh Hokit, Bo Nickal, and Diego Lopes. 

This week, we break down Daniel Cormier's surprisingly different perspective on Jon Jones after the two spent time together filming a reality show. We also discuss Belal Muhammad's setback this past weekend, Dana White's inclusion on the Time 100 list, and the latest developments surrounding the lawsuit tied to the White House event. Plus, we preview the chaos and and look ahead to the historic South Lawn fight card, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje.

E.J. and Steve dissect Oleksandr Usyk's wild, controversial late stoppage over Rico Verhoeven and Daniel Dubois’ bloody, 11th-round war against Fabio Wardley! Plus, David Benavidez dominates Zurdo Ramirez with a nasty 6th-round KO to unify the cruiserweight division. The guys also discuss the chaos that happened outside the ring—Claressa Shields SLAPS Alycia Baumgardner at ringside, and Jake Paul claims he has a $200M check waiting for Canelo after a secret phone call!