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. 4d ago

    Episode 320-UFC Noche Official Predictions

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! Episode 320 is packed with UFC action as we recap the latest night of Dana White’s Contender Series and get ready for one of the biggest UFC events of the month: Noche UFC! We kick things off with a full DWCS 10.5 Recap, breaking down the biggest performances, finishes, surprises, and which prospects earned their way onto the UFC roster. Week 5 delivered four new UFC contracts, including impressive performances from Quentin Pasley, Isaac Moreno, Martin Kozak, and Christian Natividad. Then it's time for Noche UFC Official Predictions! We break down the stacked card, look at the biggest matchups, potential upsets, and fighters who could steal the show before locking in our official picks. With Jean Silva vs. Jose Miguel Delgado headlining the event and huge fights like Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales and Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso also on the card, there is plenty to debate. 🔥 DWCS 10.5 Full Recap 🏆 Four New UFC Contracts Awarded 🇲🇽 Noche UFC Official Predictions 🥊 Jean Silva vs. Jose Miguel Delgado Breakdown Timestamps: ⏰ (00:00) Introduction ⏰ (01:30) DWCS 10.5 Recap ⏰ (13:00) UFC Noche Official Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #NocheUFC #DWCS #DWCS105 #MMA #JeanSilva #JoseMiguelDelgado #UFCpredictions #DanaWhiteContenderSeries #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  2. 6d ago

    Episode 319-UFC Paris Recap, NFL Week 1 Predictions, & DWCS 10.5 Predictions

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! Episode 319 is loaded with major UFC announcements, Contender Series predictions, the return of NFL football, and a full recap of an explosive night at UFC Paris! We kick things off with the UFC 332 card announcement, breaking down the newly revealed matchups and discussing what makes the upcoming event one to watch. Next, we make our official picks for DWCS 10.5 as another group of hungry prospects looks to earn their place on the UFC roster. Who has what it takes to impress Dana White and secure a contract? Then, with football officially back, we give our NFL Week 1 Quick Picks, going through the opening slate and making our predictions for the first week of the 2026 NFL season! 🏈 Finally, we wrap up with our complete UFC Paris Official Recap. From the biggest finishes to the standout performances, we break down everything that happened in Paris—including Salahdine Parnasse's huge first-round finish over Dan Hooker in the main event. 🥊 UFC 332 Card Announced 👊 DWCS 10.5 Official Predictions 🏈 NFL Week 1 Quick Picks 🇫🇷 UFC Paris Official Recap Timestamps: ⏰ (00:00) Introduction ⏰ (01:30) UFC 332 Card Announced ⏰ (06:00) DWCS 10.5 Predictions ⏰ (23:00) NFL Week 1 Picks ⏰ (35:00) UFC Paris Recap Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFC332 #UFCParis #DWCS #DWCS105 #NFL #NFLWeek1 #MMA #UFCRecap #FightPredictions #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  3. Sep 2

    Episode 318-UFC Paris Official Predictions

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! Episode 318 is packed with UFC discussion as we look ahead to the future of one of the promotion's biggest upcoming cards, recap another exciting night of Dana White's Contender Series, and make our official predictions for UFC Paris. We kick things off with one of the biggest questions surrounding the UFC right now: Who will headline UFC 332? With the event scheduled for Salt Lake City and the main event still taking shape, we discuss the potential matchups, biggest possibilities, and who we believe should get the call to headline the card. Next, we break down DWCS 10.4, where another group of prospects battled for the opportunity to join the UFC roster. The episode delivered plenty of action, including four finishes, and all five winners earned UFC contracts. Finally, it's time for our UFC Paris Official Predictions! We go through the card, break down the biggest matchups, look for potential upsets, and lock in our official picks. The event is headlined by a huge lightweight showdown between Dan Hooker and Salahdine Parnasse, as the UFC returns to Paris for another stacked night of fights. 🔥 Who Will Be the UFC 332 Main Event? 👊 DWCS 10.4 Official Recap 🥊 UFC Paris Full Card Predictions 🇫🇷 Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse Preview Timestamps: ⏰ (00:00) Introduction ⏰ (01:30) Who Will Be the UFC 332 Main Event? ⏰ (06:00) DWCS 10.4 Recap ⏰ (19:00) UFC Paris Official Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFCParis #UFC332 #DWCS #DWCS104 #MMA #DanHooker #SalahdineParnasse #UFCPredictions #FightPredictions #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  4. Aug 31

    Episode 317-UFC Shanghai Official Predictions & DWCS 10.4 Predictions

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! Episode 317 is another big UFC-focused episode as we recap the latest action from Shanghai and look ahead to the next crop of contenders on Dana White’s Contender Series. We kick things off with our DWCS 10.4 Official Predictions, breaking down the upcoming matchups and trying to identify which prospects have what it takes to earn a UFC contract. Who could be the next breakout star, and which fighters are worth keeping an eye on? Then we move on to a full UFC Shanghai Official Recap. The event delivered plenty of action, including a massive main event between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong, as well as standout performances throughout the card. We break down the biggest fights, finishes, surprises, and what could be next for the winners and losers. 🔥 DWCS 10.4 Official Predictions 🥊 UFC Shanghai Full Recap 💥 Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong Breakdown 👊 Biggest Winners, Losers & What's Next Timestamps: ⏰ (00:00) Introduction ⏰ (01:30) DWCS 10.4 Predictions ⏰ (17:00) UFC Shanghai Official Recap Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFCShanghai #DWCS #DWCS104 #MMA #UFCPredictions #UFCRecap #DanaWhiteContenderSeries #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  5. Aug 27

    Episode 316-UFC Shanghai Official Predictions & DWCS 10.3 Recap

    Episode 316 is all about UFC Shanghai and the latest wave of prospects coming through Dana White’s Contender Series. We kick things off with our UFC Shanghai Official Predictions, breaking down the biggest matchups on the card, identifying potential upsets, and locking in our picks for another exciting UFC event featuring Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong. Then we look back at DWCS 10.3, which delivered one of the biggest upsets in Contender Series history as Alex Apodaca defeated heavily favored Bella Mir. All five winners earned UFC contracts, making it a huge night for the next generation of UFC fighters. 🔥 UFC Shanghai Official Predictions 👊 DWCS 10.3 Official Recap 😱 One of the Biggest DWCS Upsets Ever 🏆 Five New UFC Contracts Awarded (00:00)Introduction (01:30)DWCS 10.3 Recap (12:00)UFC Shanghai Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFCShanghai #DWCS #DWCS103 #MMA #UFCPredictions #DanaWhiteContenderSeries #FightPredictions #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  6. Aug 25

    Episode 315-UFC Sacramento Recap & DWCS 10.3 Quick Picks

    Episode 315 is all about the fallout from UFC Sacramento and looking ahead to the next generation of UFC talent on Dana White’s Contender Series. We kick things off with a full UFC Sacramento recap, breaking down the biggest fights, finishes, surprises, and performances from the card. Gregory Rodrigues came away with a huge unanimous-decision win over Anthony Hernandez in the main event, while Vitor Petrino, Reinier de Ridder, MarQuel Mederos, and Carli Judice were among the other standout winners. Then we turn our attention to DWCS 10.3 and make our official predictions. With another group of hungry prospects looking to earn a UFC contract, we break down the matchups and pick who we believe has what it takes to make the jump to the big leagues. Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFCSacramento #DWCS #DWCS103 #MMA #UFCRecap #FightPredictions #DanaWhiteContenderSeries #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  7. Aug 20

    Episode 314-UFC Sacramento Official Predictions & The End of Oak Street Movie Review

    Episode 314 brings another action-packed lineup as we recap the latest prospects from Dana White’s Contender Series, head to the movies, and then make our official predictions for UFC Sacramento! We kick things off with a full breakdown of DWCS 10.2, discussing the biggest performances, finishes, surprises, and which fighters made their case for earning a UFC contract. Who looked like the next potential UFC star, and who came up short? Next, we switch gears for our review of The End of Oak Street, the new dinosaur-filled sci-fi thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. We give our thoughts on the story, performances, action, dinosaurs, and whether this throwback-style blockbuster is worth seeing. Finally, it's time for UFC Sacramento Official Predictions! We break down the card fight-by-fight, look for potential upsets and standout performances, and lock in our official picks before fight night. 🥊🔥 👊 DWCS 10.2 Full Recap 🎬 The End of Oak Street Movie Review 🔥 UFC Sacramento Official Predictions 🏆 Which DWCS Prospects Are Ready for the UFC? Timestamps: ⏰ (00:00) Introduction ⏰ (01:30) DWCS 10.2 Recap ⏰ (15:00) The End of Oak Street Movie Review ⏰ (19:00) UFC Sacramento Official Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFCSacramento #DWCS #DanaWhiteContenderSeries #MMA #TheEndOfOakStreet #MovieReview #UFCPredictions #FightPredictions #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

  8. Aug 18

    Episode 313-UFC 330 Recap, The Drama Movie Review, & DWCS 10.2 Predictions

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! Episode 312 is packed with UFC action as we look ahead to a massive UFC 333, recap the latest episode of Dana White's Contender Series, review a new movie, and finally break down everything that went down at UFC 330. We kick things off with the UFC 333 card announcement, which is already shaping up to be a monster event. With Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev headlining and Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili III serving as the co-main event, we break down the biggest matchups and what makes this card so exciting. Next, we recap DWCS 10.1, discussing the fighters who impressed, the biggest finishes, and who did enough to earn their shot at the UFC. Then we immediately look ahead to DWCS 10.2 and make our official predictions for the next group of prospects trying to punch their ticket to the Octagon. 🎬 We also take a break from the fights for our review of The Drama, giving our thoughts on the movie and whether it's worth checking out. Finally, we close out the episode with our UFC 330 Official Recap. After Islam Makhachev defeated Ian Machado Garry to retain his welterweight title and set a new UFC record with his 17th consecutive victory, there's plenty to discuss. We break down the biggest fights, standout performances, surprises, and what's next for the stars of UFC 330. 🔥 UFC 333 Card Announcement 👊 DWCS 10.1 Recap 🥊 DWCS 10.2 Predictions 🎬 The Drama Movie Review 💥 UFC 330 Official Recap Timestamps: ⏰ (00:00) Introduction ⏰ (01:30) UFC 333 Card Announced ⏰ (17:00) DWCS 10.1 Recap ⏰ (27:00) DWCS 10.2 Predictions ⏰ (43:00) The Drama Movie Review ⏰ (48:00) UFC 330 Official Recap Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast 📸 Instagram: @thezachruger 🎵 TikTok: @thezachruger 🐦 X: @theZachRuger 🥊 Verdict: @officialzachruger ▶️ YouTube: Zachary Ruger #UFC #UFC333 #UFC330 #DWCS #MMA #UFCNews #FightRecap #FightPredictions #TheDrama #MovieReview #SurpriseJabPodcast #ZachRuger 👊🔥

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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
    320
  • Rating
    Clean
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