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. 5d ago

    Episode 296-UFC Freedom 250 Official Predictions

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we kick things off by breaking down the latest UFC rankings updates. Who climbed the ladder, who took a tumble, and which fighters are now in position to make a run toward championship gold? We discuss the biggest movers and what the new rankings mean for the future of each division. Next, we head to the big screen for our review of Project Hail Mary. From the story and performances to the visuals and overall impact, we give our thoughts on one of the most talked-about sci-fi releases and whether it lives up to expectations. Finally, it's prediction time for UFC Freedom 250. We break down the entire card, discuss the most important matchups, identify potential upsets, and lock in our official picks for what promises to be a memorable night inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship octagon at THE WHITE HOUSE! 🥊 Updated UFC Rankings 🎬 Project Hail Mary Movie Review 🔥 UFC Freedom 250 Full Card Predictions Tune in and let us know your UFC Freedom 250 predictions in the comments! #UFC #UFCFreedom250 #MMA #ProjectHailMary #FightPredictions #UFCRankings #SportsPodcast #SurpriseJabPodcast

    1h 2m

  2. Jun 8

    Episode 295-UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Recap & Bugonia Movie Review

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we take a trip around the sports world with updates from the NBA, NHL, and MLB. From playoff races and championship contenders to surprise teams and disappointing starts, we break down the biggest storylines shaping each league. Next, we head to Hollywood for our review of Bugonia. We discuss the performances, story, standout moments, and whether this highly anticipated film lived up to the hype. Finally, it's time to break down everything that happened at UFC Vegas 118. From the early prelims to the main event, we recap the biggest finishes, breakout performances, controversial moments, and what the results mean for the future of the divisions involved in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 🏀 NBA Season Updates 🏒 NHL Season Updates ⚾ MLB Season Updates 🎬 Bugonia Movie Review 🥊 UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Recap Tune in and let us know your biggest takeaway from the week in sports and entertainment! #UFC #UFCVegas118 #MMA #NBA #NHL #MLB #Bugonia #MovieReview #SportsPodcast #SurpriseJabPodcast (00:00)Introduction (01:30)NBA/NHL/MLB Updates (13:00)Bugonia Movie Review (24:00)UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Recap Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    1 hr

  3. Jun 4

    Episode 294-UFC Vegas 118 Official Predictions & FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

    🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we kick things off with the latest UFC fight announcements and break down the biggest matchups that were just added to the calendar. Which fights have title implications, and which ones could end up stealing the show? Next, we switch over to the world's biggest sporting event as we make our bold predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From tournament favorites and dark horses to potential Golden Boot winners and our official champion pick, we're diving deep into soccer's biggest stage. Finally, it's time for our complete UFC Vegas 118 Preview & Predictions. We break down the entire card, discuss the most intriguing stylistic matchups, identify potential upsets, and lock in our official picks for every fight. 🥊 New UFC Fight Announcements ⚽ 2026 FIFA World Cup Predictions 🔥 UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Predictions Tune in and let us know your predictions in the comments! #UFC #MMA #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup2026 #UFCVegas118 #FightPredictions #SurpriseJabPodcast (00:00)Introduction (01:30)New UFC Fights Announced! (08:00)FIFA World Cip 2026 Predictions (17:00)UFC Vegas 118 Full Card Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    53 min

  4. Jun 2

    Episode 293-UFC Macau & WWE Clash in Italy Recaps

    🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with our full reactions to WWE Clash in Italy — there were some moments that had us talking and we're getting into all of it. Then we close it out with our complete UFC Macau Full Card Recap — it was a wild night of fights and we break down everything that went down from the prelims all the way to the main event. 🥊💪 (00:00)Introduction (01:30)WWE Clash in Italy Reactions (14:00)UFC Macau Full Card Recap Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    42 min

  5. May 27

    Episode 292-UFC Macau Official Predictions

    🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We open things up with 5 new UFC fights that just got announced and break down each matchup and what it means for the divisions. Then we shift over to WWE and preview Clash in Italy — the card is coming together and we give you our full rundown of what to expect. After that we get into our UFC Macau Prelim predictions — don't sleep on the prelims, there's some serious talent on that card. And to close it out we go through the UFC Macau Main Card fight by fight and lock in our official predictions. 🥊💪 (00:00)Introduction (01:30)5 New UFC Fights (09:00)WWE Clash in Italy Preview (21:00)UFC Macau Prelim Predictions (46:00)UFC Macau Main Card Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    1h 14m

  6. May 21

    Episode 291-The Boys Season 5 Review, Matchmaking Every UFC Division, and The Devil All the Time Movie Review

    🎙️ We're back with an absolutely STACKED episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with the NBA and NHL Conference Finals — it's heating up on both sides and we've got plenty to say about who's moving on. Then we sit down and review The Devil All the Time — dark, gritty, and worth every minute, but we'll let you hear our full thoughts. After that we get into The Boys Season 5 and if you've been watching, you already know why we had to talk about it. Then we shift over to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and preview what's in store. And to cap off one of our biggest episodes yet, we go division by division and play matchmaker across every single UFC weight class. 🥊🏀🏒📺 This one is a long ride and worth every second — tap in! 🎙️ (00:00)Introduction (01:30)NBA/NHL Conference Finals! (08:30)The Devil All the Time Movie Review (21:00)The Boys Season 5 Review (32:00)WWE SNME Preview (39:00)Matchmaking Every UFC Division Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    1h 4m

  7. May 18

    Episode 290-UFC Vegas 117 Review, Netflix MVP MMA 1 Event Recap, Connor McGregor's Return, & the 2026 NFL Schedule Release

    On this episode we recap all the action from UFC Vegas 117, along with the very interesting Netflix MMA Card. As well we look at new matchup’s ann8cned for International Fight Week, including the news of Connor McGregor’s return. We also take a surprise peek at the recently unveiled 2026 NFL Season. (00:00)Introduction (01:30)Connor McGregor is BACK?! (15:00)NFL Schedule is OUT (28:00)Netflix MMA Card Recap/Reactions (51:00)UFC Vegas 117 Official Full Card Review Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    1h 20m

  8. May 14

    Episode 289-Netflix MMA Event Predictions & UFC Vegas 117 Official Predictions

    🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We start things off with a look at some exciting new UFC fights announced for 2026 — the matchmakers have been busy and we break down what's got us most hyped. Then we get into our predictions for the Netflix MMA Card — this one has been a hot topic and we give you our full breakdown fight by fight. And to close it out, UFC Vegas 117 is right around the corner and we're locking in our official predictions before fight night. 🥊🎯 Predictions heavy episode this week so let's see how right we are — tap in! 🎙️ (00:00)Introduction (01:30)New UFC Fights for 2026 (11:00)Netflix MMA Card Predictions (36:00)UFC Vegas 117 Official Predictions Follow the Podcast & The Host on Social Media: Instagram: @thesurprisejabpodcast @thezachruger TikTok: @thezachruger X: @theZachRuger Verdict: @officialzachruger YouTube: @ Zachary Ruger

    1h 7m
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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
    296
  • Rating
    Clean
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