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Just your average Aussie bloke who love a beer, some good food and watching MMA.

MMA Quick Chat Aidan Thomas

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Just your average Aussie bloke who love a beer, some good food and watching MMA.

    Episode 37 - UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier, Strickland takes on Costa, UFC 301 recap, Conor returns soon, UFC 304 & 305 off US soil, interesting time in boxing

    Episode 37 - UFC 302: Makhachev vs Poirier, Strickland takes on Costa, UFC 301 recap, Conor returns soon, UFC 304 & 305 off US soil, interesting time in boxing

    In the thirty seventh episode of MMA Quick Chat, Aidan discusses the upcoming UFC 302 originating from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. This card will see the showdown between Islam Makhachev and Dustin 'the diamond' Poirier for the lightweight (155 pound) championship, as well as former middleweight (155 pound) champion Sean Strickland taking on Paulo Costa.



    Aidan also recaps UFC 301, which went down last month in Brazil and saw Jose Aldo get a win in front of his countrymen, and Alexandre Pantoja defend his flyweight (125 pound) championship against Steve Erceg (who I realised I spelt the name wrong of). And discusses Conor McGregor's upcoming return at UFC 303 (International Fight Week), as well as UFC 304 and 305 being off US soil, in England and Australia respectively.



    Before ending the podcast by discussing it being a very interesting time in boxing, with Oleksander Usyk beating Tyson Fury by split decision for the undisputed heavyweight championship, the Queensbury vs Matchroom boxing 5 v 5 event in Saudi Arabia, and Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson being postponed.



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    • 18 min
    Episode 36 - UFC 301: Pantoja vs Ercerg, Aldo returns in front of his own countrymen, Poirier faces Islam for the LW belt, Mystic Mac is finally back

    Episode 36 - UFC 301: Pantoja vs Ercerg, Aldo returns in front of his own countrymen, Poirier faces Islam for the LW belt, Mystic Mac is finally back

    In the thirty sixth episode of MMA Quick Chat, Aidan discusses the upcoming UFC 301 originating from Jeunesse Arena in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This card will see the showdown between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Ercerg for the flyweight (125 pound) championship, as well as the king of Rio himself, former featherweight champion Jose Aldo returning in front of his own countrymen against Jonathan Martinez.



    Aidan also recaps the historic UFC 300, which went down last month in Las Vegas and saw Alex 'poatan' Periera knock out Jamahl Hill to defend his lightweight championship, and Max Holloway defeat Justin Gaethje to become BMF champion in a possible fight of the year candidate. And discusses the announcement made by Dana White at the end of UFC 300, that Dustin 'the diamond' Poirier will get a shot at the lightweight strap at UFC 302 (as well as Sean Stickland fighting Paulo Costa), and Conor McGregor finally returning at UFC 303 (International Fight Week) at the end of June to have his long awaited fight with Michael Chandler.



    Before ending the podcast by discussing Devin Haney being beaten by Ryan Garcia a few weeks ago (and Ryan's subsequent apparent PED violation), Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson now being sanctioned, Francis Ngannou's son passing away, and the end of Google Podcasts.



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    • 20 min
    Episode 35 - UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill, Zhang Weili defends, Holloway makes LW debut for the BMF title, Kayla Harrison debuts, UFC coming back down under, should Conor even be fighting?

    Episode 35 - UFC 300: Pereira vs Hill, Zhang Weili defends, Holloway makes LW debut for the BMF title, Kayla Harrison debuts, UFC coming back down under, should Conor even be fighting?

    In the thirty fifth episode of MMA Quick Chat, Aidan discusses the upcoming (and historic) UFC 300 originating from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. This card will see the showdown between Alex 'poatan' Pereira and Jamahl Hill for the light heavyweight (205 pound) championship, as well as Zhang Weili defending her womens strawweight (115 pound) championship against Yan Xiaonan, and Justin 'the highlight' Gaethje defending his BMF title against Max Holloway, who makes his lightweight (155 pound) debut. It will also see the debut of Kayla Harrison who takes on Holly Holm, and former champions Aljamein Sterling and Charles 'do bronx' Oliveira fighting.



    Aidan also recaps UFC 299, which went down last month in Miami and saw 'Suga Sean' O'Malley defend his bantamweight title against Marlon 'chito' Vera. And discusses the announcement made by the UFC that they're returning to the land down under, with UFC 305 this August being held in Perth. Before ending the podcast by discussing Francis Ngannou's knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson being an exhibition, Conor McGregor seemingly announcing a return date (and questions whether or not he should fight), former UFC bantamweight (womens) champion Ronda Rousey 'showing her true colours' in her new book, and Phil Brooks' (CM Punk) explosive interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani.



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    • 33 min
    Episode 34 - UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2, MVP debuts, UFC 298 recap, UFC 300 coming up, interesting time in boxing, will Conor coming back do harm?

    Episode 34 - UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2, MVP debuts, UFC 298 recap, UFC 300 coming up, interesting time in boxing, will Conor coming back do harm?

    In the thirty fourth episode of MMA Quick Chat, Aidan discusses the upcoming UFC 299 originating from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This card will see the showdown (and rematch) between 'Suga Sean' O'Malley and Marlon Vera for the bantamweight (135 pound) championship, as well as Dustin 'the Diamond Poirier taking on Benoit Saint Denis, and the return of Petr Yan who takes on Song Yadong. It will also see the debut of Michael Venom Page (MVP) who takes on Kevin Holland, and Aussie Jack Della Maddalena makes it to the main card against Gilbert Burns.



    Aidan also recaps UFC 298, which went down last month in California and saw Alexander Volkanovski loose his long held featherweight title to Ilia Topuria, with Ilia calling out former 145 pound champion Conor McGregor afterward. Before ending the podcast by discussing the upcoming UFC 300, whether or not Conor McGregor returning to the sport will do more harm than good, and it being a good week in boxing with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou fighting Anthony Joshua for a shot at the Heavyweight title, and it being announced that Jake Paul will fight 'Iron Mike' Tyson in the 80,000 capacity AT&T Stadium in Texas this July.



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    • 23 min
    Episode 33 - UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria, UFC 297 recap, Izzy up next at MW, upcoming cards, a 'war' between Conor McGregor and the UFC?

    Episode 33 - UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria, UFC 297 recap, Izzy up next at MW, upcoming cards, a 'war' between Conor McGregor and the UFC?

    In the thirty third episode of MMA Quick Chat, Aidan discusses the upcoming UFC 298 originating from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. This card will see the showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria for the featherweight (145 pound) championship, as well as Robert 'Bobby Knuckles' Whittaker taking on Paulo Costa.



    Aidan also recaps UFC 297, which went down last month in Canada and saw Sean Strickland loose his Middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis in a close fight, with Dricus calling out former champion Israel Adesanya afterward. Before ending the podcast by discussing UFC 284 (the first Volkanovski vs Makhachev fight) being a year ago, and the apparent 'war' between the UFC and Conor McGregor, who has not fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021.



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    • 26 min
    Episode 32 - UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis, upcoming cards, MVP signs to UFC, when is Conor coming back, Brock Lesnar returning for UFC 300?

    Episode 32 - UFC 297: Strickland vs Du Plessis, upcoming cards, MVP signs to UFC, when is Conor coming back, Brock Lesnar returning for UFC 300?

    In the thirty second episode of MMA Quick Chat, Aidan discusses the upcoming UFC 297 originating from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This card will see the showdown between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis for the middleweight (185 pound) championship, as well as Raquel Pennington taking on Mayra Bueno Silva for the womens bantamweight (135 pound) championship.



    Aidan also reminds us upcoming cards, including UFC 298 which will see Alexander Volkanovski defend his featherweight (145 pound) championship against Ilia Topuria, UFC 299 which will see 'Suga Sean' O'Malley defend his bantamweight (135 pound) championship against Marlon Vera, and UFC 300 which is still getting put together, however it has already been announced that Justin 'the highlight' Gaethje will take on Max 'blessed' Holloway for his recently acquired BMF title, in the latter's lightweight debut. Before ending the podcast by discussing Michael 'Venom' Page's signing to the UFC, which was announced (as was his first fight at UFC 299 in March) by Dana White after UFC 296, and the rumours of Conor McGregor's impending return, as well as Brock Lesnar potentially returning for one last superfight at UFC 300.



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    • 20 min

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