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'!!!!
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'!!!!