Chin Check - 338 (UFC 329 NE Recap)
The anticipation was so high, and even though the end wasn’t what we hoped, ‘International Fight Week 2026’ ended with a fantastic ‘Numbered Event’, that had more bang then anyone could have hoped for!
Although only one of our debuting fighters walked away with a win, John Garza still showed a whole lot of talent, and made it clear, he won't be an easy match for anyone. Then there's Gable Steveson, who definitely lived up to the hype and expectations! With so many finishes on the night, it just felt right that King Green got to walk away with an extra bag! So many fighters have stacked a claim for that next step, Farid Basharat, Brandon Royval, and Mario Bautista all could headline 'Fight Nights' going forward, along with Green!
The BIG winner of the night is undoubtedly Paddy Pimblett, who not only bounced back from his first loss in the promotion, but also let it be known, if you don't respect the skills, see how unconsciousness feels! We cover EVERYTHING on @ChinCheckPod (ep 338), including the dumb, asinine claims regarding the 'Headline bout' from the s'posed legit MMA media. So enjoy the recap of 'UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2' in all its glory!!!
- Watch Pack A Lunch: https://youtu.be/3NpGc52ybiQ
- Watch Crash, Bang, Wallop: https://youtu.be/Y7NMpDtzdIA
- Watch What A Rush: https://youtu.be/k9E7CzMe4jo
- Watch Now You Know - Co-Main - Saint Denis vs Pimblett breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/u7TMGbcp5AI
- Watch Now You Know - Headliner - McGregor vs Holloway 2 breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/SCy7gu3YVQI
Chin Check - 337 (UFC 329 NE Preview)
When you think about everything leading into this weekends ‘UFC’, no truer words have been spoken, than those from the great James Todd:
“Don't call it a comeback, I been here for years
I'm rockin' my peers, puttin' suckers in fear
Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon
Listen to the bass go boom
Explosions, overpowerin'
Over the competition, I'm towerin'”
Cause when ‘The Notorious’ steps into the cage Saturday night, he’s not thinking ring rust, he’s mind is set on destruction! However, he’s not facing a fresh faced rookie, the ‘Blessed’ is also one of the greatest to ever do it, and he’s not looking to playing the part of a sacrilegious lamb!
This is an outstanding match-up, BUT, the card has EVEN more intrigue to it! We have two debuts, one of which is for a fighter who could go on to reshape the face of the ‘Heavyweight’ division. There’s a former champion moving up a weight class to a stiff opening test. A beloved vet opening the ‘Main card’ looking to show, the dog still got bark! Championship aspirations at Flyweight, and a rematch at Bantamweight that could solidify a title shot. PLUS, a ‘Co-main’ that could have headlined a ‘Fight Night’ and will most definitely give us a title challenger!!!!
So, as we wreck shop, when we drop, @ChinCheckPod (ep 337) couldn't help but get into this like Winnie the Pooh and a honey jar! EVERYTHING you need for 'UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2' is here, now all you need to do is enjoy!!!!
Chin Check - 254 - (UFC 317 PPV Recap)
Holy camoly, even with one fight dropping off, 'UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira' was a night for the books!!!
Coming from Baku, where there were only two finishes, to Vegas, where we have six, AND the decisions were exciting too! So many fighters on the card made HUGE statements on their potential, what's next, or just the fact that they're still contenders. It was most definitely an event fitting of 'International Fight Week'!!!
Not only did we end the night with a 'And Still' and a 'And New', but we also went 7 - 4!!!! So now, we get to relive all the excitement of 'UFC 317' with @ChinCheckPod (ep 254), "What A Rush"!!!!
