Haymaker Combat Sports

Haymaker Podcast Network
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Sports
  • Updated Daily

E.J. Reed, Aaron Admire, Steve Johnson, and Chris Sanders bring you mixed martial arts, boxing, and other various combat sports from a fan's perspective.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep. 134 (MMA Edition) | UFC 331 Preview Show

    We preview the sleeper UFC 331 card, break down the biggest winners from Noche UFC, examine the fallout of Tom Aspinall vacating the heavyweight title, and dive into the back-and-forth between Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones.

  2. 5d ago

    Ep. 133 (Boxing Edition) | Garcia vs. Benn Recap Show

    We break down a wild stretch in boxing, analyzing Ryan Garcia’s explosive finish of Conor Benn, Teofimo Lopez outpointing Rolly Romero, and Katie Taylor’s fairy-tale farewell against Flora Pili, plus big wins from Claressa Shields and Amanda Serrano, and Damian Knyba’s upset over Andy Ruiz.

  3. Sep 8

    Ep. 132 (MMA Edition) | UFC Fight Night Hooker vs. Parnasse Recap Show

    We break down Salahdine Parnasse’s explosive debut over Dan Hooker on the UFC Paris main card, and the stunning upsets in Shanghai as Song Yadong starched Umar Nurmagomedov and Denise Gomes shocked Yan Xiaonan.

  4. Aug 20

    Ep. 131 (MMA Edition) | UFC 330 Recap Show

    We break down every major victory, shocking upset, and crucial moment from UFC 330, featuring post-fight analysis of the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry title fight and the Dern vs. Robertson championship clash.

  5. Aug 13

    Ep. 130 (MMA Edition) | UFC 330 Preview Show

    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!

  6. Aug 5

    Ep. 129 (Boxing Edition) | Midsummer Boxing Recap Show

    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.

  7. Jul 30 ·  Bonus

    Quickie | MVP & PFL Have Officially Merged

    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.

  8. Jul 23

    Quickie | UFC Fight Night du Plessis vs. Usman Recap

    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.

See All (143)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

E.J. Reed, Aaron Admire, Steve Johnson, and Chris Sanders bring you mixed martial arts, boxing, and other various combat sports from a fan's perspective.

Information

  • Creator
    Haymaker Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Haymaker Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    Haymaker Combat Sports