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'!!!!
Chin Check - 272 (Noche UFC 3 + Álvarez vs Crawford Recap)
We're a bit late....BUT, what a weekend fights, the 'Mexican Independence Day' celebrations were on point f'sure!!! Everything started with 'Noche UFC 3' and then the bookend was 'Riyadh Season - Álvarez vs Crawford'!
The 'UFC' came with 14 fights, 7 ended with a finish, and there were plenty of surprises along the way. Underdogs stepped up in a BIG way, AND the spinning elbow returned!!! The 'boxing' gave us answers to a two year question and sealed the legacy of a 'G.O.A.T.'!
So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 272) went 8 - 6 and 2 - 0 with our predictions, and we're bringing you ALL the highlights....ALONG with all the action from 'Week 6' of 'Dana White's Contender Series'!!!
Chin Check - 271 (Noche UFC 3 + Álvarez vs Crawford Preview)
Every September, the fight world gears up for 'Mexican Independence Day' celebrations, and in 2023 the UFC started their now annual 'Noche UFC' events! It was due to be in Guadalajara, but circumstances had it moved to San Antonio, Texas.
Though the venues changed, the night is still stacked with some of Mexico's current and rising stars. As well as those looking to take their shine for themselves.
Not only is @ChinCheckPod (ep 271) taking a look at all the match-ups for 'UFC on ESPN+ 117: Lopes vs Silva', BUT, also the legends of the boxing world collide that same night (just after the UFC). So, we are also previewing the 'Co-main' and 'Headliner' for 'Riyadh Season - Álvarez vs Crawford'!!!!
Chin Check - 270 - (UFC Paris Recap)
Well people, the Accor Arena, and Paris as a whole was most definitely rocking Saturday night, as 'UFC on ESPN+ 116: Imavov vs Borralho' was a booming success!
This was a night for the French, as they had a clean sweep! There were upsets, as well as spectacular finishes. Which were the dish of the day, as only three fights went the distance.
The podcast went 10 - 3, so another good week, and now @ChinCheckPod (ep 270) gets to bring you all the great moments of 'UFC Paris' as well as the action from 'DWCS' week 5!!!!
Chin Check - 269 (UFC Fight Night 258 Preview)
It's September, which means things are headed to the Accor Arena, Paris, France, for some UFC action!
This card had debuts, there's potentially fights to stay in the promotion, AND for maybe the next crack at a title. So there was a lot happening, we then get a new fight added, BUT things have shifted again. Unfortunately, Farès Ziam had to withdraw, so Harry Hardwick has stepped in to fight Kauê Fernandes, and their fight has switched places with Sola vs McKee!
We didn't find out the news until after everything was locked, BUT @ChinCheckPod (ep 269) has got everything else covered, so you can just sit back and enjoy 'UFC on ESPN+ 116: Imavov vs Borralho'!!!!
Chin Check - 268 - (UFC Shanghai Recap)
We delayed the podcast slightly for our ‘Dana White's Contender Series’ (DWCS) recap, as there’s no ‘Preview’ episode this week!
We do though get to recap all things 'UFC on ESPN+ 115', the debuts, upsets and standout showings.
Going 8 - 4, wasn’t bad, so sit back and let @ChinCheckPod (ep 268) help you relive all the action from ‘UFC Shanghai’!!!
Chin Check - 267 (UFC on ESPN+ 115 Preview)
After all the excitement of Chicago's PPV, the Octagon now finds itself in China's Shanghai Indoor Stadium!
Though there aren't all the marquee names from the previous week, this 'UFC Fight Night' still has pivotal match-ups. The featured bout could help clear-up the next challenger for the Heavyweight crown, and the 'Co-main' most definitely has Featherweight title implications!
So sit back, and let @ChinCheckPod (ep 267) preview all the potential fisty cuffs for 'UFC on ESPN+: Walker vs Zhang'!!!!
Chin Check - 266 - (UFC 319 PPV Recap)
We said questions would be answered after 'UFC 319', and holy moly, they were answered ten fold!!!
Similar to 'UFC on ESPN 52' back in December 2023, we had back-to-back explosive finishes, BUT this time around there was more significance behind them. An 'Ultimate Fighter' champion was crowned, a number one contender was ordained and everybody wants to be a nerd!
Things ended 6 - 6, but when you have a PPV packed with so much, it's a good night. Plus it means that @ChinCheckPod (ep 266) has a LOT to recap as we dive into 'UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev'!!!!
Chin Check - 265 (UFC 319 Preview)
BIG questions will be answered on Saturday night at the Chicago's United Center, as the UFC hits town for the August PPV!
There's a high profile debut, 'Ultimate Fighter' champions will be crowned, a contender gets a crazy springboard, AND the championship strap is on the line, with everyone wondering.....can the champions style continue to confuse & work, can the contender survive in deep waters!?!
We try and answer all these questions on @ChinCheckPod (ep 285) and give you all the insight into 'UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev'. As well as recap 'Week 1' of 'Dana White's Contender Series'!!!!
Chin Check - 264 - (UFC on ESPN 72 Recap)
When you have a PPV on the horizon people often overlook a 'Fight Night'. NEVER fall into that trap, cause 'UFC Vegas 109' had some of the craziest stoppages we've seen!
The 'co-main event' changed a few times, but what we ended up with was a war, and the 'headliner', hot damn!!!
After going 9 - 3 (that's right people, we were on fire), we're gonna relive all the overhands, uppercuts, leg kicks, and definitely those KO's, so let @ChinCheckPod (ep 264) take you back to 'UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs Hernandez'!!!!
Chin Check - 263 (UFC Vegas 109 Preview)
It's another turn at the UFC Apex on Saturday night, as twenty four fighters get ready to go at it!
The card has had a few shifts and pivots, BUT, there are still 12 intriguing match-ups ready to capture the attention!
It's never easy picking, but @ChinCheckPod (ep 263) is ready to preview the heck out of 'UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs Hernandez', so you can just sit back and enjoy!!!
Chin Check - 262 - (UFC on ESPN 71 Recap)
What a show, as the UFC returns home to the Apex!!! 'UFC Vegas 108' went half & half on decisions and stoppages, but had THREE potential fight of the night contenders! The lightweights and featherweights really delivered.
A heap of other fighters did as well, as we had a vet show he ain't done yet, there were several bounce backs from a previous losses, and those making statements within their divisions!
It was 8 - 4, so not a bad night for the pod, so let @ChinCheckPod (ep 262) help you relive the excitement of 'UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park'!!!!
Chin Check - 261 (UFC on ESPN 71 Preview)
This fight card has gone through a LOT of changes, but we still have fights that should have the UFC PI buzzing!
The matchmakers have done a great job with these 12 match-ups, with so many being closer than Alison Brie & Dave Fronco's new flick!!!
Never fear though, cause @ChinCheckPod (ep 261) is here to break it all down for you, so you can just enjoy 'UFC on ESPN: Taira vs Park'!!!!
Chin Check - 260 - (UFC on ABC 9 Recap)
It was the first trip to Abu Dhabi of the year, and the UFC brought a card full of intrigue, topped by two fighters vying for title contention!
There were some really good fights, we went 7 - 5, so getting back on track. Just like some of the fighters on the card!
Hopefully, you won't be calling for an early stoppage, as @ChinCheckPod (ep 260) looks back at 'UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs de Ridder' recap!!!!
Chin Check - 259 (UFC on ABC 9 Preview)
From the Smoothie King Center to the Etihad Arena, the UFC touches down in Abu Dhabi for some ABC action!
Just like Robert Whittaker, the pod is looking to bounce back, but we have some killer match-ups across these 12 fights!
So, @ChinCheckPod (ep 259) has got this fight breakdown on lock, you just got open those ears (or eyes) and enjoy our 'UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder' predictions!!!!
Chin Check - 258 - (UFC 318 PPV Recap)
'Lord Of The Rings', 'Guardians Of The Galaxy', the 'Before' films, and now 'Holloway vs Poirier' can be added to the small list of incredible trilogies!!!!
Now, the pod had its worst week since 'UFC Vegas 103', BUT, what a night in New Orleans, people, so many finishes, so many fun fights. This was a card truly fitting a legends send off, and a BMF!!!
The joy is, now we get to relive all the memories from 'UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3' with @ChinCheckPod (ep 257)!!!!