Chin Check - 319 (UFC Fight Night 274 Preview)
So the UFC is back home, back in Vegas, at the Meta Apex for another 'Fight Night'. We have a great card, anchored a former Bantamweight Champion and a surging young star! And before that, essentially the number one contender for the winner of the upcoming Women's Bantamweight belt, and a challenger on an impressive hot streak. Now, I think there's probably a lot on these fights, right?
If Norma Dumont wins, she's cemented her shot at the belt. BUT, if Joselyne Edwards wins, she could have next! There is obviously Mosar Evolve, BUT, maybe an impressive win gets Aljamain Sterling or Youssef Zalal a shot or a contender bout?!?
There are 13 fights on the card, with two debuts, so @ChinCheckPod (ep 319) jumped in to work out who's getting their hand raised! A lot of close match-ups, so lets see what happens on ‘UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs Zalal’!?!
Chin Check - 317 (UFC Fight Night 273 Preview)
Okay, people, so the UFC is heading to Manitoba, Winnipeg in fact. Canada got itself 12 great fights, and the Canada Life Center is going to be rocking!
We got a vet against a prospect in the headline bout, as Mike Malott is going up against Gilbert Burns. The Co-main is fire too, as Kyler Phillips goes up against Charles Jourdain. There's several debuts too, with Mandel Nallo, Márcio Barbosa, Julien Leblanc, Gökhan Saricam, and Jamie Siraj. Plus a host of fighters on the bubble, so who's going to take the opportunity to shine!?!
Will this be Canada's day to shine, well, @ChinCheckPod (ep 317) did what it does and broke everything down, so you can figure out what flag to fly while you watch ‘UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott’!?!
Chin Check - 316 (UFC 327 Recap)
DAMN, it's all done, the UFC took over Miami, and yo, what a great night, right, we had some incredible fights! It's the fourth numbered event of the year, and it was not a disappointment!!!
We lost fights leading up to the show, BUT, what we got, 12 lit fights....well, on the real, 11 great fights. Even though one was a stinker, the Headliner, DAMN, and Co-main were fire too. Yo, this was great, this was great, people!.
And now, with @ChinCheckPod (ep 316) you get to relive that greatness. We'll go back over these incredible fights, and celebrate all the "OHMYGOSH" moments from 'UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg', so settle in and let's go!!!
Chin Check - 315 (UFC 327 Preview)
There's been a LOT of talk about the start of the Paramount Era and whether the cards have been legit. Regardless where you stand on this, there is NO question that any sensible Floridian will be hot stepping to Miami's Kaseya Center, cause the 'UFC' is coming in with fire this weekend!
We may have lost the Flyweight Title fight, but damn, this card is jam packed with name recognition fighters! I mean, the 'Prelims' could be a 'Main Card' anywhere else (especially Netflix)! Opening up with Tatiana Suarez vs Loopy Godinez, and topping with Patrício Pitbull vs Aaron Pico, damn!!! There are a LOT of questions too, can Cub Swanson bookend his career in that perfect way, can Pico reach the potential many have put on his shoulders, will Chris Padilla, MarQuel Mederos or Azamat Murzakanov be the next break out star, can Suarez, Dominick Reyes, and Paulo Costa get back to the title picture!?!
We have 12 fights to break down and you know @ChinCheckPod (ep 315) has a thing or two to say about the vacant Light Heavyweight strap. So get ready for another hot preview, this time for 'UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg'!!!!
Chin Check - 313 (UFC Fight Night 272 Preview)
After an all action card in Seattle, it's back to home base at the Meta Apex, before the next BIG numbered event!
With the addition of what's now the first fight of the night, it's 13 deep for Vegas, and everything is putting to the 'come up'! With fighters on the potential cusp or potential axe, there's plenty on the line Saturday night. We have a couple of debuts, a fighter returning to the fold, and a few others from long-term injury. So the question across the board is "who has what it takes to get to the next level?"!!!!
As we do, @ChinCheckPod (ep 313) is here to break everything, there's intrigue f'sure, so here's the skinny on ‘UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan’, who you got!?!
Chin Check - 311 (UFC Fight Night 271 Preview)
All roads lead to Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, as the UFC touches down Saturday, for a night packed with intriguing match-ups!
With a number of pivotal fights, there is the opportunity for fighters to realise their potential. To stake a claim, and maybe those first steps to greatness! Will Navajo Stirling be able to emulate the success of his teammates, can Alexia Thainara continue to impress? There are a few hometown fighters looking to shine, none more so than Michael Chiesa, in the featured bout. Can he go out one final time as an ultimate fighter, or will Niko Price rain on his parade and potentially save his roster spot!?!
There are 13 fights taking place, all with their own nuances, and @ChinCheckPod (ep 311) is here to break them down so you can just sit back, and enjoy the ‘UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs Pyfer’ spectacle!!!
Chin Check - 309 (UFC Fight Night 270 Preview)
So, this Saturday night, the UFC goes from Hou
Chin Check - 305 (UFC 326 Preview)
Saturday night is 'Fight Night', and it promises high-octane action and nail-biting drama as we head back to Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
On the night we have a stack of incredible fights (Don't listen to Dan Hardy!), there's a LOT on the line. We have a couple of debuts, some fighters potentially fighting for their tenure on the roster. There are veterans trying to show they still have it, and young guns looking to take that shine! We also have TWO re-matches, Robocop goes at The Hulk again, and then the Headline bout!!!
Like with the 'UFC 318' fight, this 'BMF' title clash is a rematch, and it is fire! So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 305) is ready to preview this intriguing card, so you can get ready for 'UFC 326: Holloway (c) vs Oliveira 2'!!!!
Chin Check - 303 (UFC Mexico Preview)
So, this Saturday night, the UFC goes from Houston, Texas to Mexico City, Mexico, for a potentially wild card!
There is a host of Mexican talent on display, and six fighters making their debut! I mean, things open up with John Wick against Van Wilder, as Damian Pinas & Wesley Schultz get busy. Regina Tarin & Javier Reyes also get to make that first walk, against Ernesta Kareckaitė & Douglas Silva de Andrade. On the 'Main Card' Imanol Rodríguez gets to show & prove against the tough Kevin Borjas. There's also fighters with everything on the line, as Erik Silva, Cristian Quiñonez, Macy Chiasson, José Daniel Medina & Daniel Zellhuber look to halt skids and maybe their exits from the promotion. BUT all eyes are definitely fixed on those final two bouts, as we ponder, has Marlon Vera gone as high as he can, and how far can David Martínez go!?! THEN, it might be short notice, but will Lone'er Kavanagh be the next shining prospect to show out, or will Brandon Moreno declare to the world, hunting season ain't done for 'The Assassin Baby'!!!!
With all this on deck, the Arena CDMX is the place to be at 17:00 ET, and @ChinCheckPod (ep 303) is the place to be right now, for your full fight breakdown of ‘UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh’. So sit back and let's get things rocking!!!
Chin Check - 301 (UFC Fight Night 267 Preview)
The UFC has packed things up, and Saturday night they'll be tearing things up inside the Toyota Center!
Every week there seems to be great match-ups, and the Texas crowd is most definitely in for a treat! We have Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani making his debut agains Phil Rowe and Josiah Harrell makes his debut against the surging Jacobe Smith. Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano screams finish f'sure and then in the feature bout we see if Dan Ige can stamp his experience on things or will Melquizael Costa rise to this next challenge! AND the last two fights, Geoff Neal vs Uroš Medić & Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez have the potential to be incredible!!!
We have 14 fights to breakdown, so whether you're in Houston or at home , @ChinCheckPod (ep 301) has you covered with the full ‘UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Hernandez’ preview!!!
Chin Check - 299 (UFC Vegas 113 Preview)
Third week of fights and it’s back to Vegas, and the new look, new named Apex!
After two weeks of major names, Saturday night will be all about the rising stars and vets! With Jakub Wikłacz, Daniil Donchenko Javid & Farid Basharat all looking to memorable appearances. Seasoned vets such as Michał Oleksiejczuk, Marc-André Barriault, Alex Morono, Niko Price & Dustin Jacoby ready to seize the moment. THEN, our headliner has Mario Bautista & Vinicius Oliveira ready to stack their place in the Bantamweight hierarchy!
With crowds now in attendance to get the ‘Meta Apex’ rocking, @ChinCheckPod (ep 299) has the full ‘UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira’ preview to get you ready for an electric night!!!
Chin Check - 297 (UFC 325 Preview)
How do you follow a UFC NE (numbered event).....with another UFC NE, that's how, baby! So the machine moves down under to the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia for a card full of home talent and intriguing match-ups!!!
We're bringing you the full card breakdown and predictions from 'Early Prelims' through to the electrifying 'Co-main' and 'Headline event', featuring Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Dan Hooker and Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes!
Whether you're a seasoned MMA fan or new to the sport @ChinCheckPod (ep 297) will get you ready for ALL the excitement that 'UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2' is bound to deliver!!!!
Chin Check - 283 (UFC on ESPN+ 121 Preview)
Big names have been doing their thing in recent weeks, but as the UFC comes home to Las Vegas, it's the up-and-comers who are taking centre stage tonight!
There are several fights on the 13 strong card that have serious ramifications for positions in title contention! Such as Norma Dumont hoping to seal her shot with a win over Ketlen Vieira. As the Heavyweight division is thin, Waldo Cortes-Acosta & Ante Delija will be trying to get closer with a win. And of course, the Headline bout, between Steve Garcia & David Onama could provide the next challenger for the strap!
You know how we do, @ChinCheckPod (ep 283) has previewed all the fights to make your life easier. So kick back and enjoy 'UFC on ESPN+ 121: Garcia vs Onama'!!!
Chin Check - 281 (UFC 321 Preview)
We close out October with a heavy PPV live from Abu Dhabi! The UFC takes over the Etihad Arena as questions need to be answered around the Heavyweight strap!
It's not a card full of stars, BUT, we have two title fights, a debut, and at least two fights, Alexander Volkov vs Jailton Almeida & Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista, that could lead to title contention!
You know how we do, @ChinCheckPod (ep 281) has previewed all 13 fights to make your life easier. So kick back and enjoy 'UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane'!!!
Chin Check - 279 (UFC on ESPN+ 120 Preview)
From Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the Great White North, the 'UFC' touches down in BC Saturday night, at the Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada for 'UFC Fight Night 262'!
With 13 fights on the card, there is a lot to ponder! Two fighters make their Octagon debut, a few are fighting for that contract re-up, with others hoping to elevate to the next level of success! PLUS, on the line is the potential of a Middleweight title challenge!?!
So, with everything to fight for, @ChinCheckPod (ep 279) is here to preview all the intrigue and action on deck for 'UFC on ESPN+: de Ridder vs Allen'!!!
Chin Check - 277 (UFC on ESPN+ 119 Preview)
After a HUGE PPV, the 'UFC' is back out into the world and all roads lead to the Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil!
On this 13th trip to Rio, it's not case full with a stacked card filled with stars. BUT, the matchmakers have done a great job with pitting up and comers together, so we can see who the next generation of talent might be. There are also those who are fighting for their spot on the roster, and those who are looking for redemption!
With an intriguing 'Co-main' and 'Headliner', @ChinCheckPod (ep 277) has delved into everything to bring you our breakdown of 'UFC on ESPN+ 119: Oliveira vs Gamrot' in all its glory!!!
Chin Check - 275 (UFC 320 Preview)
After its recent globetrotting antics, the 'UFC' has come back home, to the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas for the first of TWO October PPVs!
With two debuts on a stacked card of 14 fights, this card has an abundance of "oh damn!" throughout! Standouts on the 'Early Prelims' are Chris Gutiérrez vs Farid Basharat & Ramiz Brahimaj vs Austin Vanderford. On the 'Prelims' proper you have Edmen Shahbazyan vs André Muniz & Patchy Mix vs Jakub Wikłacz. And the 'Main Cards' featured bout, Jiří Procházka vs Khalil Rountree Jr could headline it's own card!!!
With soooooo many close fights, @ChinCheckPod (ep 275) has done the work, so you don't have too! We have insight & fun, as we peel back 'UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2' to all its glory!!!
Chin Check - 273 (UFC on ESPN+ 118: Ulberg vs Reyes Preview)
From 'Mexican Independence Day' celebrations at 'Noche', the 'UFC' juggernaut has made its way down under, to Perth, Australia!
We started at 14, but due to illness, we'll have 12 on the night, BUT that's still 12 great match-ups that will have the RAC Arena going wild! The Australians are repping hard, with a 11 fighters from the region looking to shine!
So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 273) has you covered with all the match-ups for 'UFC on ESPN+ 118: Ulberg vs Reyes', PLUS, we look back at 'Week 7' of 'Dana White's Contender Series'!!!!