Chin Check - 369 (UFC Fight Night 292 Preview)
The UFC is back in Vegas, ready for to put it on, once again in the Meta Apex, with a Fight Night where prospects can elevate to that next level of stardom!
We have 12 bouts, and on this All Hallows' night, the animals seem to be on show. There's a 'Thai Panther' (Tainara Lisboa) opening up the card, a 'The Land Animal' (Joseph Kropschot), a 'Korean Tiger' (Lee Jeong-yeong), and THREE lions, 'Simba' (Theodor Berggren), 'Mufasa' (Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani), and 'The Lion' (Farman Hasanov). There are also TWO debuts on the night, Lucia Szabová helping open things up, and Kropschot. Both will be looking to put the fear into their opponents. Several fighters are desperate for treats, as they try and break extended skids, Nick Klein, Zachary Reese, Mickey Gall, Julian Erosa & Jeong-yeong. With job security on the line, fireworks could well be in store!
In our 'Co-main' we have a vet in Randy Brown, looking to get back on track and in the conversation. And what better way than to de-rail a rising star. This is a great test for Jacobe Smith, and we know he'll be wanting for things to go bump (against his fists) in the night! The 'Headline' bout is a similar situation, buoyed by recent Australian success, Tom Nolan will be looking to rise to the occasion. BUT, he's facing a Houdini of the cage, who defies the odds over & over again, and we know that Renato Moicano "fights for your money"! All of this gets broken down on today's @ChinCheckPod (ep 369). So take notes, as we preview 'UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan'!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/CssDQsJ_yEg
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/x9cWw79WiG0
Watch Co-Main - Brown vs Smith breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/GHOUpa0RjUk
Watch Headliner - Moicano vs Nolan breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/onAuejDIL3w
Chin Check - 359 (UFC Fight Night 289 Preview)
The UFC is back at the Meta Apex Saturday night for some great MMA action. Raul Rosas Jr. goes up against Raoni Barcelos in the 'Headline' bout!
We just saw some superstars last weekend on the 'Numbered Event', and this is the next tier. The guys in the wings looking to ascend. So these 12 fights, it is just full of these intriguing match-ups of people, trying to get to that spot! We've also got the finals of 'Season 34' of The 'Ultimate Fighter'! We'll see Melissa Amaya vs Tina Black (Valesca Machado), and Mehemmedeli Osmanli vs Ilimbek Akylbek uulu. So we got that, those people fighting out for those contracts and, uh, you know, tournament wins.
We got one debut from a 'Contender series' contract winner, and I feel this is the redemption tour because we got a lot of people, who are coming off a loss, a couple of losses. And they want to show the world "Hey, I'm meant to be here, don't sleep on me". So @ChinCheckPod (ep 359) is going to look at everything, preview it so you don't have to! Sit down, buckle up, and let's check out 'UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr vs Barcelos'!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/S5pBjEZulw4
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/XXtAvMjdg30
Watch Co-Main - Dumont vs Pérez breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/H263ZMgbSSU
Watch Headliner - Rosas Jr vs Barcelos breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/HJ1FafyrxCg
Watch DWCS: S10 - Ep 7 Recap: HERE. https://youtu.be/SpA0fhMBeKQ
Chin Check - 346 (UFC Vegas 120 Recap)
Well, people, we got a new look Meta Apex, and some great fights that really lit the place up!!! Questions got answered f'sure on Saturday night, in a BIG way! There were also some exceptional performances from rising talent!
Seven fights finished within the allotted timeframe, but even the ones that went the distance were crazy entertaining! The opening fight between Gigi Canuto & Carol Foro a really fun way to kick things off. Foro looked like a real problem, but Canuto also had a great second round and showed that she's gotta tons of scoop. And Alexia Thainara has showwoman / star written all over her!!! Miles Johns & Juliana Miller were able to get back on track, which was great to see. And it would seem Ty Miller has a wealth of ability!
Our 'Headline Fight' really cemented the fact that Quillan Salkilld is going to be a divisional nightmare. And who isn't wondering how soon he could become a title challenger is a liar!!! All of this and more we get to relive on @ChinCheckPod (ep 346)! So, are you ready for our 'recap' of 'UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld'!?!
- Watch Pack A Lunch: https://youtu.be/rrTZ9E3Uq_4
- Watch Crash, Bang, Wallop: https://youtu.be/yVdmG1OtoY0
- Watch What A Rush: https://youtu.be/hp5h40oidAY
- Watch Now You Know - Co main - Ferreira vs Quarantillo breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/hOdRgkIcR8Q
- Watch Now You Know - Headlinger - Gamrot vs Salkilld breakdown: HERE: https://youtu.be/RvqnyppHUq4
Chin Check - 345 (UFC Fight Night 284 Preview)
How do you top a stellar night in Serbia, is the question? As UFC Belgrade ended up, not just being a phenomenal, but also a record breaking night. Well, you just put together a night full of fighters looking for their moment to shine, their chance for redemption or even their chance to say goodbye!
After 41 fights, 30 being under the UFC banner, Saturday night will be the final walk for 'The Damage' Darren Elkins. Who has given us some many exciting, edge of your seat moments. It won't be an easy evening though, as Yadier del Valle is coming off his first loss and wants to show that was just a glitch in the programming. After 4 (including 'DWCS') tremendous showings, 'Burguesinha' Alexia Thainara gets another tough test and opportunity to demonstrate she could be the future of the division. However, Amanda Lemos would love to show, she's not done yet! And starting the night, are two spark plugs that have shown they haven't come to mess around! Carol Foro was in one of the best female fights on the 'Contender Series' and Gigi Canuto is not just a BJJ world champion, but she's shown she's straight heart on this season of 'The Ultimate Fighter'. So it might be their debuts, BUT what a way to start things off!!!
Factor in our phenomenal 'Headline Fight' between Mateusz Gamrot vs Quillan Salkilld, there's a LOT to cover on this week's @ChinCheckPod (ep 345)! So, buckle up, as we take you through the entire 'UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld' card and see what's what!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/lIG_fxVaSg4
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/6975oiPMOm8
Watch Co-Main - Ferreira vs Quarantillo breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/NBoy2zB-yfQ
Watch Headliner - Gamrot vs Salkilld breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/Ac5DqllxSlM
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 - 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 - 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 - 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'!!!