Making the Walk

Making the Walk
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Making the Walk isn’t just a fight podcast — it’s a conversation hub. From UFC breakdowns to Crosswalk’s takes on the wider world of sports, and even open-ended talks with artists, athletes, and people from all walks of life, we explore the stories that matter.

  1. Jul 21

    The Old Guys Lose: Du Plessis Shuts Down Usman & CLD Destroys Cannonier

    What an unbelievable weekend of combat sports! Jax (Making the Walk) and Cross (Crossover MMA) are back to break down a wild Episode 52 of Crosswalk, reacting to all the fallout from an explosive UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City. Dricus Du Plessis put on a masterful performance to defeat former champion Kamaru Usman, throwing the middleweight division into absolute chaos. Does this definitive victory guarantee DDP the next shot at the undisputed strap, and where does a legendary veteran like Usman go from here after another tough setback? But that wasn't the only major statement made in OKC. Christian Leroy Duncan (CLD) absolutely dominated top-tier veteran Jared Cannonier, putting the entire 185-pound division on notice. We debate CLD’s ceiling and outline the perfect next opponent for his skyrocketing trajectory. Plus, we look ahead to this weekend's massive UFC Abu Dhabi card, react to the newly announced light heavyweight rematch between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov for UFC Belgrade, and run through our favorite "Overreaction Monday" takes from the fans! Run of Show: - Intro & UFC OKC Recap: DDP Defeats Kamaru Usman - Title Shot Next? Debating Dricus Du Plessis' middleweight future - What's Next for Kamaru Usman after the OKC defeat? - CLD Statement Win: Christian Leroy Duncan dominates Jared Cannonier - Overreaction Monday: Fan takes on the 185-pound division - Fight Announcement: Jan Blachowicz vs. Bogdan Guskov 2 locked for Belgrade - UFC Abu Dhabi Preview: Early predictions and betting locks

    The Old Guys Lose: Du Plessis Shuts Down Usman & CLD Destroys Cannonier

  2. Jul 15

    McGregor's Heartbreak! 💥 UFC 329 Fallout, Du Plessis vs. Usman Preview & Wild Fight Announcements

    UFC 329 shook the combat sports world to its absolute core, and Jax and Cross are back inside the studio to dissect every single piece of fallout! We kick things off with the devastating injury that ended the highly anticipated main event rematch between Max Holloway and Conor McGregor. With the rivalry now deadlocked at 1-1, what does the future hold for "The Notorious" and Blessed’s new campaign at 170? Plus, we bow down to Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett after his lightning-fast, 51-second submission of Benoît Saint Denis, look at Mario Bautista’s gritty revenge victory over Cory Sandhagen, and hand out our official UFC 329 awards for MVP, Biggest Loser, Stock Up, and Stock Down.From there, we pivot to a massive wave of high-stakes fight announcements! We hit on the newly scheduled battles including InnerG vs. Jose Ochoa, Waldo Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes, Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso, and Marlon "Chito" Vera shifting his clash against Charles Jourdain to UFC 331. Then, we look ahead to this weekend as the Octagon makes its long-awaited return to the Sooner State for UFC OKC! We give our early picks and full breakdown for the absolute blockbuster middleweight headliner between former champions Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Finally, we wrap up the episode by testing the boundaries of logic in our weekly "Overreactions" segment—you don't want to miss our wildest takes yet!Run of Show: - Intro & UFC 329 Main Event Breakdown: Max Holloway def. Conor McGregor - Co-Main Insanity: Paddy Pimblett sleeps BSD in 51 seconds! - Rest of the Card: Bautista avenges loss to Sandhagen & King Green's buzzer-beater TKO - UFC 329 Awards: MVP, Biggest Loser, Stock Up, Stock Down - Hot Fight Announcements: Grasso/Manon, Blaydes/Acosta & Chito/Jourdain to UFC 331 - UFC OKC Preview: Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman - Crosswalk Overreactions: Are these hot takes or absolute facts? #UFC329 #MaxHolloway #ConorMcGregor #PaddyPimblett #UFCOKC #DricusDuPlessis #KamaruUsman #CrosswalkMMA

    McGregor's Heartbreak! 💥 UFC 329 Fallout, Du Plessis vs. Usman Preview & Wild Fight Announcements

  3. Jul 7

    Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Preview, UFC 329 Full Card, Huge Summer Bookings & Life After Basketball | Crosswalk Ep. 50

    The King of combat sports has officially booked his return! Jax (Making the Walk) and Cross (Crossover MMA) anchor a monumental Episode 50 of Crosswalk, breaking down the massive news that Conor McGregor will face Max Holloway in a highly anticipated welterweight rematch to headline UFC 329 during International Fight Week. We look at McGregor's long road back since his 2021 leg injury and dive deep into Holloway’s side of the story as "Blessed" makes his official welterweight division debut in a legacy-defining matchup. Beyond the epic main event, we unpack the rest of the loaded UFC 329 fight card, including the explosive lightweight co-main event between Benoit Saint Denis and Paddy Pimblett. The summer schedule is officially heating up, and we give our instant reactions to a trio of massive new fight announcements: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong locking down a massive bantamweight clash, Mateusz Gamrot welcoming Australian standout Quillan Salkilld to a Vegas main event at UFC Vegas 120, and a pivotal light heavyweight scrap between Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze. Finally, we drop our weekly Overreactions and debate the best sports to obsess over now that the basketball season has officially wound down. Run of Show: - Intro & The Return: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Announced! - Blessed’s Bold Move: Analyzing the Holloway Side of the Story - UFC 329 Full Card Breakdown: Saint Denis vs. Pimblett Co-Main Event - Breaking Fight Announcements: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong - Lightweight & LHW Shuffles: Gamrot vs. Salkilld & De Ridder vs. Dolidze - Crosswalk Overreactions: Cold Takes or Hard Truths? - The Summer Drought: What Sports Do We Watch Now That Basketball is Over? #UFC329 #ConorMcGregor #MaxHolloway #UFCVegas120 #MateuszGamrot #QuillanSalkilld #UmarNurmagomedov #CrosswalkMMA

    Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Preview, UFC 329 Full Card, Huge Summer Bookings & Life After Basketball | Crosswalk Ep. 50

  4. Jun 2

    WEMBY VS BRUNSON! NBA Finals Predictions | UFC Vegas 118 Preview, Macau Recap & New Matchups

    The championship data is set and the combat sports calendar is absolutely catching fire! Jax and Cross return for Episode 45 of Crosswalk to break down an unprecedented dual-finals week. Jalen Brunson has carried the New York Knicks to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, but standing in their way is the ultimate basketball anomaly: Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. We give our predictions for this historic series. Plus, the ice is burning up as the Carolina Hurricanes lock horns with the Vegas Golden Knights for the Stanley Cup in the NHL Finals! On the MMA front, we hit you with a lightning-fast recap of the elite performances at UFC Macau before diving face-first into this weekend's UFC Vegas 118 card, headlined by Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim. But the real talking point is the institutional shift of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. How does this stack up as a cultural spectacle against UFC 300 or the Sphere? To wrap things up, we react to the massive breaking matchmaking news: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. is locked for Abu Dhabi, and the rumors are swirling around an explosive BMF title rematch between Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan! Run of Show - Intro & UFC Macau Quick Recap - NBA Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs (Brunson vs. Wemby!) - NHL Finals Breakdown: Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights - UFC Vegas 118 Preview: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim - Is UFC Freedom 250 the Wildest Event Ever? (White House vs. Sphere vs. UFC 300) - New Fight Matchups: Ankalaev vs. Rountree Jr. Booked for Abu Dhabi! - BMF Rematch Rumors: Charles Oliveira vs. Arman Tsarukyan?! #NBAFinals #Knicks #Spurs #UFCVegas118 #BelalMuhammad #UFCFreedom #AnkalaevRountree #NHLFinals #CrosswalkMMA

    WEMBY VS BRUNSON! NBA Finals Predictions | UFC Vegas 118 Preview, Macau Recap & New Matchups

  5. Jan 28

    Super Bowl LX Matchup Set + Gaethje Wins Interim Gold (Is Paddy Elite?)

    The matchup for Super Bowl LX is set! It’s the Patriots vs. the Seahawks in Santa Clara. Jax and Cross break down the tale of two games—the Seahawks' thrilling 31-27 win over the Rams versus the Patriots' ugly 10-7 snow-game victory in Denver. We debate: Is Drake Maye actually ready for this stage?Plus, we react to UFC 324. Justin Gaethje captures the Interim Lightweight Title, but Paddy Pimblett proved he belongs in the elite. We discuss the potential Gaethje vs. Topuria super-fight, Sean O'Malley's close win, and if Derrick Lewis is finally done. Finally, a look ahead to UFC 325 in Sydney.

    Super Bowl LX Matchup Set + Gaethje Wins Interim Gold (Is Paddy Elite?)

  6. Jan 28

    Indiana Hoosiers Champions + NFL Playoff Recap & UFC 324 Preview

    On this episode of Crosswalk, we crown a new king in College Football! Jax and Cross react to the Indiana Hoosiers becoming "And New" National Champions with a perfect season.Then, the road to the Super Bowl heats up. We recap the "Imposters" exposed in the Divisional Round and preview Championship Sunday (Broncos vs. Patriots & Seahawks vs. Rams). Finally, will we hear "And New" at UFC 324? We break down the stakes for Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett.

    Indiana Hoosiers Champions + NFL Playoff Recap & UFC 324 Preview

  7. Jan 14

    POWER SHIFT: Bears & Hoosiers Take Over + UFC 2026 Hot Takes

    The balance of power has officially shifted. On this episode of Crosswalk, we react to a historic weekend where The Bears beat the Packers in a classic and the SEC was shut out of the National Championship.First, we break down the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Indiana destroys Oregon (56-22) and Miami survives Ole Miss (31-27), setting up a "New Era" Natty. We debate: Is the SEC taking a dip, and is NIL to blame?Then, we recap a wild NFL Wild Card Weekend, including the Bears exorcising their demons, the Patriots' defensive masterclass, and previews for tonight's Texans/Steelers clash. We ask: Is QB the most important position in sports?Finally, we look into the future with our UFC 2026 Hot Takes. We each bring 3 bold predictions for the octagon—who becomes a double champ, and who falls off?#CFBPlayoff #IndianaFootball #Bears #CalebWilliams #UFC2026 #UFC #NFLPlayoffs #Crosswalk

    POWER SHIFT: Bears & Hoosiers Take Over + UFC 2026 Hot Takes

  8. Jan 7

    It Doesn't Work" - Strahan vs. Garrett, Black Monday Chaos & CFB Final Four | EP 30

    The NFL regular season is over, and the chopping block is out. On this episode of Crosswalk, we break down the fallout from Black Monday: Kevin Stefanski is out in Cleveland, the Falcons clean house, and Pete Carroll exits Seattle. Which opening is the most attractive for the next big coach? Then, we dive into the controversy surrounding the Sack Record. Myles Garrett has technically broken the record, but Michael Strahan had some choice words on the broadcast: "It doesn't work." Is the legend protecting his legacy, or is the 17-game season unfair to history? Plus, the NFL Playoff Bracket is officially set (featuring a massive Packers vs. Bears trilogy), and we react to the College Football Quarterfinals where Indiana shocked the world by routing Alabama. Run of Show: [00:00] Intro: The Best #30 in Sports History? [04:30] Black Monday: Stefanski, Carroll & The Falcons [16:00] NFL Playoff Bracket: Packers/Bears & Chargers/Pats [28:00] The Sack Record: Is Strahan "Salty" about the 17-game season? [38:00] CFB Quarterfinals: Indiana dominates Alabama [48:00] The Final Four: Ole Miss vs. Miami & Oregon vs. Indiana [58:00] Transfer Portal Chaos: 3,700 Players looking for a home [1:08:00] UFC: Paramount App vs. Fight Pass

    It Doesn't Work" - Strahan vs. Garrett, Black Monday Chaos & CFB Final Four | EP 30
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Making the Walk isn’t just a fight podcast — it’s a conversation hub. From UFC breakdowns to Crosswalk’s takes on the wider world of sports, and even open-ended talks with artists, athletes, and people from all walks of life, we explore the stories that matter.

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  • Creator
    Making the Walk
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
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