The Surprise Jab Podcast

Zach Ruger
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On The Surprise Jab Podcast, your host Zachary Ruger takes you through various topics from MMA to the latest entertainment story of the week. We discuss new topics each week, interview guests, and gain insight into certain fields. A specific focus on weekly UFC events.

  1. 22h ago

    Episode 334-Halloween Special 2026

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, and we’ve got another loaded episode for fight fans and football fans alike! 🔥 We’re breaking down the biggest matchups on the UFC Vegas 123 card and making our picks for NFL Week 8. Who’s getting the job done inside the Octagon, and which NFL teams are ready to make a statement? It’s time for bold predictions, tough calls, and plenty of debate! 💥 (00:00)Introduction (01:30)Updated UFC Meta Rankings (07:00) NFL Week 8 Picks 🏈🔥 The NFL season is flying by, and Week 8 brings another slate of games that could shake up the standings! We’re going matchup by matchup, picking our winners, highlighting the games we’re most excited for, and deciding which teams we trust to come through. Will the favorites handle business, or are we calling some upsets? 👀🏆 (26:00) UFC Vegas 123 Official Predictions 🥊💣 It’s time to make our picks for UFC Vegas 123: Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan! Moicano faces a dangerous, surging contender who enters the main event riding a five-fight winning streak. We’re breaking down the headliner, looking at key matchups across the card—including Randy Brown vs. Jacobe Smith and Yana Santos vs. Luana Santos—and locking in our official predictions. Who’s walking away with the wins, and are there any potential upsets waiting to happen? We’re putting our picks on the line! 🔥👊 📲 Follow The Surprise Jab Podcast! 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 👤 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  2. 1d ago

    Episode 333-UFC 333 Full Card Recap & NFL Standings Check-In

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast — Episode 333: NFL Standings, UFC 336 Main Event & UFC 333 Recap! 🥊🏈 We’re back with another jam-packed episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🔥 We’re checking in on the NFL standings as the playoff picture starts to take shape, breaking down a newly announced UFC 336 main event, and looking back at all the action from UFC 333! From football teams fighting for position to the biggest moments inside the Octagon, we’ve got plenty to discuss. Let’s get into it! 💥 (00:00) Introduction 🎙️ We kick things off with the latest episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! Get ready for another round of sports talk, bold opinions, and reactions as we cover the biggest storylines across the NFL and UFC. 🗣️🔥 (01:30) NFL Standings Check-In 🏈 The NFL season is heating up, and it’s time to see where everyone stands! We’re checking in on the division races, looking at which teams are building momentum, which contenders are starting to separate themselves, and who could be in trouble as the season rolls on. With every game carrying more weight, the playoff picture is getting more interesting by the week! 👀🏆 (11:00) UFC 336 Main Event Announcement 🚨🥊 The UFC has officially revealed two massive title fights for UFC 336! Flyweight champion Joshua Van will face Manel Kape, while Carlos Prates and undefeated Michael Morales battle for the interim welterweight title. We’re breaking down the matchups, what makes these fights so exciting, and what the results could mean for the future of both divisions. Toronto is getting ready for a huge night of fights! 🇨🇦🔥 (13:00) UFC 333 Recap 💥🏆 UFC 333 delivered championship drama and some serious finishes! Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title with a second-round TKO of Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan settled his rivalry with Merab Dvalishvili by earning a unanimous decision victory to retain the bantamweight belt. We’re breaking down the biggest performances, standout moments, and what could be next for the winners and losers after a wild night in Abu Dhabi! 👊🔥 📲 Follow The Surprise Jab Podcast! 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 👤 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  3. 6d ago

    Episode 332-UFC 333 Official Predictions and NFL Week 7 Quick Picks

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ Episode 332 — NFL Week 7 Picks & UFC 333 Official Predictions! We’re back with another big episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🏈🥊🔥 We’re breaking down the biggest NFL matchups of Week 7 before diving into a massive UFC pay-per-view featuring two championship fights. Who are we picking to win, and which teams and fighters are we backing this week? Let’s get into it! Intro (00:00) 🎙️🔥 — We kick things off with another episode packed with football, fights, and plenty of opinions. Get ready for our latest picks and predictions! NFL Week 7 Picks (01:30) 🏈🔮 — Week 7 brings some intriguing matchups, including Patriots vs. Bears, Steelers vs. Saints in Paris, Packers vs. Lions, and Chiefs vs. Seahawks! We’re making our picks across the slate, debating the toughest games, and looking for potential upsets. Which teams are we trusting, and who could come up short? 👀🏈 UFC 333 Official Predictions (17:00) 🥊👑 — It’s a massive fight week! Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against undefeated Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili meet again with the bantamweight championship on the line. We’re breaking down both title fights, plus key matchups featuring Alexander Volkov, Dominick Reyes, Aaron Pico, and more. Who are our official picks, and will we see any major upsets in Abu Dhabi? 🔥🔮 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger ⚖️ Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  4. Oct 20

    Episode 331-UFC Edmonton Recap and Avengers: Doomsday Essential Movies

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ Episode 331 — Avengers: Doomsday Essential Movies & UFC Edmonton Recap! We’ve got a Marvel-packed and fight-filled episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🦸‍♂️💥 We’re getting ready for the next massive Avengers event by breaking down the essential movies to watch before Avengers: Doomsday, then switching gears to recap all the biggest moments from UFC Edmonton. From MCU theories to brutal finishes, we’re covering it all! 🔥🥊 Avengers: Doomsday Essential Movies (01:30) 🦸‍♂️🍿 — With Avengers: Doomsday arriving December 18, 2026, it’s time to get caught up before Marvel’s biggest crossover yet! We break down the essential movies to watch, from Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame to Deadpool & Wolverine, Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. With Doctor Doom, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four all in the mix, which movies are truly must-watch material — and which ones can you skip? 👀💥 UFC Edmonton Recap (17:00) 🇨🇦🥊 — Canada delivered a night to remember! Mike Malott stole the show with a brutal second-round knee knockout of Joaquin Buckley, while Jasmine Jasudavicius scored a huge unanimous decision win over Erin Blanchfield. Plus, Cristian Perez made a statement with a 27-second UFC debut knockout against Kyle Nelson! We’re breaking down the biggest finishes, standout performances, and what could be next for the winners after an event where 12 of 13 fights ended inside the distance. 🔥💥 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger ⚖️ Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  5. Oct 15

    Episode 330-UFC Edmonton Predictions, NFL Week 6 Picks, and DWCS Finale Recap

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ Episode 330 — DWCS 10.10 Recap, NFL Week 6 Picks & UFC Edmonton Predictions! We’re back with another loaded episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🥊🏈🔥 We’re breaking down the latest prospects from Dana White’s Contender Series, making our picks for a huge week of NFL action, and looking ahead to UFC Edmonton. Three big segments, plenty of opinions, and our official predictions are on the way! DWCS 10.10 Recap (01:30) 🥊💰 — The Contender Series delivered another opportunity for rising prospects to prove they belong on the biggest stage! We’re recapping the standout performances, discussing who impressed Dana White the most, and looking at which fighters could become names to watch in the UFC. 🔥 NFL Week 6 Picks (12:00) 🏈🔒 — Week 6 is bringing some massive matchups, including Seahawks vs. Broncos, Texans vs. Jaguars in London, and Chargers vs. Chiefs! We’re making our picks, debating the toughest games on the slate, and looking for the teams ready to make a statement. Who are we trusting this week, and which upsets could shake things up? 👀 UFC Edmonton Predictions (26:00) 🇨🇦🥊 — The UFC is heading to Edmonton for a stacked Fight Night headlined by Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott, with Erin Blanchfield vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius serving as the co-main event! We break down the key matchups, make our official predictions, and debate whether Buckley’s explosive power or Malott’s home-crowd advantage will make the difference. Plus, we look at other intriguing fights featuring Kyle Nelson, Kyle Daukaus, Marc-André Barriault, and Nate Landwehr. Who’s walking away with the wins? 🔮💥 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger ⚖️ Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  6. Oct 13

    Episode 329-UFC Vegas 122 Official Recap and DWCS 10.10 Predictions

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ Episode 330 — DWCS 10.10 Predictions & UFC Vegas 122 Recap! We’re back with another action-packed episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🥊🔥 We’re looking ahead to the next batch of hungry prospects on Dana White’s Contender Series before breaking down all the biggest moments from UFC Vegas 122. Who’s ready for the UFC, who delivered on fight night, and what performances deserve the most attention? Let’s get into it! 💥 DWCS 10.10 Predictions 🔮🥊 — It’s the Season 10 finale, and the final UFC contracts are up for grabs! We’re breaking down five matchups, including undefeated kickboxing standout Ilias Bulaid vs. LFA featherweight champion Erick Visconde, plus former ONE Muay Thai champion Smilla Sundell vs. Aline Pereira, sister of UFC star Alex Pereira. We’re making our picks and debating which prospects have what it takes to make the jump to the big leagues! 💰🔥 UFC Vegas 122 Recap 💥🥊 — Brendan Allen made a statement in the main event, submitting Christian Leroy Duncan with a fifth-round rear-naked choke to extend his winning streak to four! We also break down Andre Fili’s spectacular head-kick knockout of Kai Kamaka III, Otari Tanzilovi’s second-round win over Malcolm Wellmaker, and the other biggest performances from a wild night in Las Vegas. Which fighters impressed us most, and what’s next for the winners? 👀🔥 (00:00)Introduction (01:30)DWCS 10.10 Predictions (14:00)UFC Vegas 122 Recap 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger ⚖️ Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  7. Oct 7

    Episode 328-UFC Vegas 122 Predictions, DWCS 10.9 Recap, and NFL Week 5 Picks

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! We’re back with another packed episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🥊🏈🔥 We’ve got UFC prospects, NFL Week 5, and our official picks for the next UFC Fight Night! Intro (00:00) 🎙️🔥 — We kick things off and get right into everything happening across the world of sports and combat! UFC DWCS 10.9 Recap (01:30) 🥊💥 — Another wild night of Dana White’s Contender Series is in the books! We break down the biggest performances, the fighters who impressed, and who earned their shot at the UFC. DWCS Season 10 has continued to deliver plenty of action and future UFC talent. NFL Week 5 Quick Picks (10:00) 🏈🔥 — Week 5 is here! We run through the biggest matchups and make our quick picks for the weekend. Who are we trusting, who are we fading, and which teams could surprise us? 👀 The week features 15 games, including Buccaneers-Cowboys on Thursday and Eagles-Jaguars in London. UFC Vegas 122 Predictions (20:00) 🔮🥊 — It’s prediction time! We break down the UFC Vegas 122 card, look at the most interesting matchups, and make our official picks before fight night. Who are we riding with, and who could pull off the upset? 👀🔥 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger ⚖️ Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

  8. Oct 5

    Episode 327-UFC 332 Recap, Avengers Endgame: Encore Review, UFC 335 Announced, & DWCS 10.9 Predictions

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🎙️ Episode 327 — UFC 332 Recap, DWCS Predictions & Avengers: Endgame Encore! We’ve got another loaded episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! 🥊🔥 From huge UFC announcements and DWCS predictions to a return to one of the biggest movies ever made, we’re breaking it all down! Intro (00:00) 🎙️🔥 — We kick things off with the latest from the podcast, what’s been going on, and everything you need to know heading into another packed episode! UFC 335 Announced (01:30) 🥊🚨 — UFC 335 is officially on the horizon! We break down the announcement, what we know about the card so far, and what this could mean for the UFC’s upcoming schedule. 👀🔥 DWCS 10.9 Predictions (15:30) 💰🥊 — Dana White’s Contender Series is back! We make our official predictions for Episode 10.9 and look at the fighters who could be the next big names to earn a UFC contract. 📝🔥 Avengers: Endgame — Encore Review (17:00) 🦸‍♂️💥 — We’re going back to the MCU’s biggest movie ever! We revisit Avengers: Endgame, talk about what still holds up, the biggest moments, and whether the movie remains an all-time Marvel classic. 🫡🔥 UFC 332 Official Recap(25:00) 🥊💥 — UFC 332 is officially in the books! We break down the biggest fights, performances, surprises, and everything that went down on the card. Which fighters delivered, and who left us wanting more? 👀 🎙️ The Surprise Jab Podcast 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger ⚖️ Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger

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On The Surprise Jab Podcast, your host Zachary Ruger takes you through various topics from MMA to the latest entertainment story of the week. We discuss new topics each week, interview guests, and gain insight into certain fields. A specific focus on weekly UFC events.

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  • Creator
    Zach Ruger
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    334
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