Fight Club Podcast en © 2025 Sport Nation All the knockouts, submissions and controversies from the world of combat sports - it's the return of the Fight Club podcast with Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote, new episodes every Thursday on Sport Nation. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/873087c8-de7d-11ef-b496-4f67848a3a79/image/00a7aa7e072fe1b5700b44236f646740.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Fight Club Podcast yes episodic Weekly combat sports podcast with Sport Nation's Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote. Sport Nation All the knockouts, submissions and controversies from the world of combat sports - it's the return of the Fight Club podcast with Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote, new episodes every Thursday on Sport Nation. All the knockouts, submissions and controversies from the world of combat sports - it's the return of the Fight Club podcast with Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote, new episodes every Thursday on Sport Nation.

]]> Sport Nation sportnation@entaingroup.co.nz Strickland shocks the world against Chimaev & Van steals the show at UFC 328! | MVP: Rousey vs Carano preview Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote take a look back at an eventful UFC 328 in New Jersey, where Sean Strickland earned yet another huge upset win over Khamzat Chimaev to claim the middleweight throne. What does it mean for the division? Joshua Van stole the show against Tatsuro Taira. Can he beat Pantoja up next? The lads discuss Daniel DuBois' incredible bout against Fabio Wardley before finishing with a preview of Netflix's MMA debut. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:34:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote take a look back at an eventful UFC 328 in New Jersey, where Sean Strickland earned yet another huge upset win over Khamzat Chimaev to claim the middleweight throne. What does it mean for the division? Joshua Van stole the show against Tatsuro Taira. Can he beat Pantoja up next? The lads discuss Daniel DuBois' incredible bout against Fabio Wardley before finishing with a preview of Netflix's MMA debut. Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote take a look back at an eventful UFC 328 in New Jersey, where Sean Strickland earned yet another huge upset win over Khamzat Chimaev to claim the middleweight throne. What does it mean for the division?

Joshua Van stole the show against Tatsuro Taira. Can he beat Pantoja up next?

The lads discuss Daniel DuBois' incredible bout against Fabio Wardley before finishing with a preview of Netflix's MMA debut.

]]> 2929 Can Strickland upset Chimaev? | UFC Perth review Thu, 07 May 2026 21:41:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2770 Michelle Montague shines in Vegas, UFC Perth preview On this week's edition, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote reflect back on another weekend at the UFC Apex, where Michelle Montague extended her flawless MMA record with a second-straight win, this time over Mayra Bueno Silva. Just how far can the 'The Wild One' go in the women's bantamweight division? The main event also delivered plenty of talking points, as Aljamain Sterling put the brakes on Youssef Zalal's hypetrain with a dominant five-round victory. Could 'The Funkmaster' be back in the mix for a crack at title in a second weight class? The lads round out the discussion by previewing the UFC's return to Perth this weekend, with local hero Jack Della Maddalena looking to get back on track against the surging Carlos Prates, while Kiwi Ollie Schmidt gears up for his huge opportunity - coming in on just four day's notice to make his promotional debut in Western Australia. All that and plenty more on your weekly dose of combat action! Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:43:00 -0000 full Sport Nation On this week's edition, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote reflect back on another weekend at the UFC Apex, where Michelle Montague extended her flawless MMA record with a second-straight win, this time over Mayra Bueno Silva. Just how far can the 'The Wild One' go in the women's bantamweight division? The main event also delivered plenty of talking points, as Aljamain Sterling put the brakes on Youssef Zalal's hypetrain with a dominant five-round victory. Could 'The Funkmaster' be back in the mix for a crack at title in a second weight class? The lads round out the discussion by previewing the UFC's return to Perth this weekend, with local hero Jack Della Maddalena looking to get back on track against the surging Carlos Prates, while Kiwi Ollie Schmidt gears up for his huge opportunity - coming in on just four day's notice to make his promotional debut in Western Australia. All that and plenty more on your weekly dose of combat action! On this week's edition, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote reflect back on another weekend at the UFC Apex, where Michelle Montague extended her flawless MMA record with a second-straight win, this time over Mayra Bueno Silva. Just how far can the 'The Wild One' go in the women's bantamweight division?

The main event also delivered plenty of talking points, as Aljamain Sterling put the brakes on Youssef Zalal's hypetrain with a dominant five-round victory. Could 'The Funkmaster' be back in the mix for a crack at title in a second weight class?

The lads round out the discussion by previewing the UFC's return to Perth this weekend, with local hero Jack Della Maddalena looking to get back on track against the surging Carlos Prates, while Kiwi Ollie Schmidt gears up for his huge opportunity - coming in on just four day's notice to make his promotional debut in Western Australia.

All that and plenty more on your weekly dose of combat action!

]]> 2915 Kiwi Michelle Montague on her sophomore UFC fight & Jay Jay Wilson shines in PFL This week, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are joined by Matamata's finest, Michelle Montague as the first Kiwi lady of the UFC prepares for her second bout in the big time in Las Vegas this weekend. They boys discuss 'The Maori Kid's' statement win in Belfast, where he handed local hero Darragh Kelly his first loss with a devastating first-round KO. UFC Winnipeg where Mike Malott rose to the occasion in front of his home crowd. What does that mean for the welterwight division? And who has the edge in the fantastic main event between Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal at the Apex on Sunday. All that, and even some Wrestlemania(!) in your weekly combat sports fix. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation This week, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are joined by Matamata's finest, Michelle Montague as the first Kiwi lady of the UFC prepares for her second bout in the big time in Las Vegas this weekend. They boys discuss 'The Maori Kid's' statement win in Belfast, where he handed local hero Darragh Kelly his first loss with a devastating first-round KO. UFC Winnipeg where Mike Malott rose to the occasion in front of his home crowd. What does that mean for the welterwight division? And who has the edge in the fantastic main event between Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal at the Apex on Sunday. All that, and even some Wrestlemania(!) in your weekly combat sports fix. This week, Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are joined by Matamata's finest, Michelle Montague as the first Kiwi lady of the UFC prepares for her second bout in the big time in Las Vegas this weekend.


They boys discuss 'The Maori Kid's' statement win in Belfast, where he handed local hero Darragh Kelly his first loss with a devastating first-round KO.


UFC Winnipeg where Mike Malott rose to the occasion in front of his home crowd. What does that mean for the welterwight division? And who has the edge in the fantastic main event between Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal at the Apex on Sunday.


All that, and even some Wrestlemania(!) in your weekly combat sports fix.

]]> 2688 City Kickboxing boss Eugene Bareman | Behind the scenes of Carlos Ulberg's title triumph in Miami & what's next for the 'Black Jag' What a week for Kiwi combat! The lads are joined for an extended chat with CKB head honcho Eugene Bareman to dive deep into one-legged Carlos Ulberg's remarkable light heavyweight title victory over Jiri Prochazka. Bareman describes the emotional rollercoaster of the UFC 327 main event Octagon-side, reacts to Prochazka's post-fight comments, and looks ahead at what might be next for his gym's third UFC champion. All that and plenty more on a special edition of the Fight Club! Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:48:00 -0000 full Sport Nation What a week for Kiwi combat! The lads are joined for an extended chat with CKB head honcho Eugene Bareman to dive deep into one-legged Carlos Ulberg's remarkable light heavyweight title victory over Jiri Prochazka. Bareman describes the emotional rollercoaster of the UFC 327 main event Octagon-side, reacts to Prochazka's post-fight comments, and looks ahead at what might be next for his gym's third UFC champion. All that and plenty more on a special edition of the Fight Club! What a week for Kiwi combat!

The lads are joined for an extended chat with CKB head honcho Eugene Bareman to dive deep into one-legged Carlos Ulberg's remarkable light heavyweight title victory over Jiri Prochazka.

Bareman describes the emotional rollercoaster of the UFC 327 main event Octagon-side, reacts to Prochazka's post-fight comments, and looks ahead at what might be next for his gym's third UFC champion.

All that and plenty more on a special edition of the Fight Club!

]]> 2572 How Carlos Ulberg brings home the belt from UFC 327 in Miami w/guest host Ravinder Hunia This week, Brad Lewis is back with Stephen Foote and unofficial third host Ravinder Hunia to dig into 'The Black Jag's' historic opportunity in Florida this weekend, where Jiri Procházka stands in his way of becoming the second Kiwi and first Samoan to be crowned UFC world champ. Where do his advantages lie and how can he exploit them? We take a look at the rest of the well stacked card and also review Renato Moicano's win at the Apex last weekend. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:43:00 -0000 full Sport Nation This week, Brad Lewis is back with Stephen Foote and unofficial third host Ravinder Hunia to dig into 'The Black Jag's' historic opportunity in Florida this weekend, where Jiri Procházka stands in his way of becoming the second Kiwi and first Samoan to be crowned UFC world champ. Where do his advantages lie and how can he exploit them? We take a look at the rest of the well stacked card and also review Renato Moicano's win at the Apex last weekend. This week, Brad Lewis is back with Stephen Foote and unofficial third host Ravinder Hunia to dig into 'The Black Jag's' historic opportunity in Florida this weekend, where Jiri Procházka stands in his way of becoming the second Kiwi and first Samoan to be crowned UFC world champ. Where do his advantages lie and how can he exploit them?


We take a look at the rest of the well stacked card and also review Renato Moicano's win at the Apex last weekend.

]]> 2546 What's next for Israel Adesanya? With guest host Ravinder Hunia Super-sub Ravinder Hunia is back in the hot seat with Stephen Foote to dissect all of the fallout from 'The Last Stylebender's' fourth straight defeat, this time to Joe Pyfer. Is it time to retire? They run the rule over the rest of action-packed card in Seattle, arguably the best of 2026 to date, before taking an early peek at Carlos Ulberg's title bid against Jiri Procházka. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:12:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Super-sub Ravinder Hunia is back in the hot seat with Stephen Foote to dissect all of the fallout from 'The Last Stylebender's' fourth straight defeat, this time to Joe Pyfer. Is it time to retire? They run the rule over the rest of action-packed card in Seattle, arguably the best of 2026 to date, before taking an early peek at Carlos Ulberg's title bid against Jiri Procházka. Super-sub Ravinder Hunia is back in the hot seat with Stephen Foote to dissect all of the fallout from 'The Last Stylebender's' fourth straight defeat, this time to Joe Pyfer. Is it time to retire?


They run the rule over the rest of action-packed card in Seattle, arguably the best of 2026 to date, before taking an early peek at Carlos Ulberg's title bid against Jiri Procházka.

]]> 2593 Turning point for Israel Adesanya in Seattle? Stirling seeks statement & UFC London review w/guest host Ravinder Hunia NZ's first lady of MMA Ravinder Hunia subs in for Brad Lewis this week to join Stephen Foote in previewing a huge weekend for the Kiwis in Seattle, with 'The Last Stylebender' and Navajo Stirling in action. And surely its title shot next for Movsar Evloev after his win over Lerone Murphy in London? All that and more on this week's edition of the Fight Club podcast. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:38:00 -0000 full Sport Nation NZ's first lady of MMA Ravinder Hunia subs in for Brad Lewis this week to join Stephen Foote in previewing a huge weekend for the Kiwis in Seattle, with 'The Last Stylebender' and Navajo Stirling in action. And surely its title shot next for Movsar Evloev after his win over Lerone Murphy in London? All that and more on this week's edition of the Fight Club podcast. NZ's first lady of MMA Ravinder Hunia subs in for Brad Lewis this week to join Stephen Foote in previewing a huge weekend for the Kiwis in Seattle, with 'The Last Stylebender' and Navajo Stirling in action.

And surely its title shot next for Movsar Evloev after his win over Lerone Murphy in London?

All that and more on this week's edition of the Fight Club podcast.

]]> 2623 King in the Ring contender/One-min scraps champion Dhcamed Armstrong, Strickland steals the title shot against Chimaev & UFC London This week the lads tuck into some massive fight announcements, highlighted by Sean Strickland sneaking to the front of the queue to earn a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev. King in the Ring contender and One-Minute scraps champion Dhcamed Armstrong jumps aboard to share his fascinating combat journey, before a look ahead to UFC London. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:46:00 -0000 full Sport Nation This week the lads tuck into some massive fight announcements, highlighted by Sean Strickland sneaking to the front of the queue to earn a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev. King in the Ring contender and One-Minute scraps champion Dhcamed Armstrong jumps aboard to share his fascinating combat journey, before a look ahead to UFC London. This week the lads tuck into some massive fight announcements, highlighted by Sean Strickland sneaking to the front of the queue to earn a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev.


King in the Ring contender and One-Minute scraps champion Dhcamed Armstrong jumps aboard to share his fascinating combat journey, before a look ahead to UFC London.

]]> 2567 Does The White House card live up to the hype? Oliveira dominates, but was it BMF worthy? Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over the freshly announced and long-awaited Freedom UFC 250 event to be held at Capitol Hill. Is it the blockbuster it was promised to be? They also take a look back at Charles Oliveira's dominant outing against Max Holloway. A big win - but it was it befitting of a BMF performance? All that, Francis Ngannou and more on the latest edition of the Fight Club! Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:17:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over the freshly announced and long-awaited Freedom UFC 250 event to be held at Capitol Hill. Is it the blockbuster it was promised to be? They also take a look back at Charles Oliveira's dominant outing against Max Holloway. A big win - but it was it befitting of a BMF performance? All that, Francis Ngannou and more on the latest edition of the Fight Club! Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over the freshly announced and long-awaited Freedom UFC 250 event to be held at Capitol Hill. Is it the blockbuster it was promised to be? They also take a look back at Charles Oliveira's dominant outing against Max Holloway. A big win - but it was it befitting of a BMF performance?


All that, Francis Ngannou and more on the latest edition of the Fight Club!

]]> 2551 Carlos Ulberg gets a title shot! Holloway vs Oliveira preview & UFC Mexico wrap Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote lock horns to discuss 'The Black Jag's' monster opportunity against Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title in Miami, wrap an eventful arvo in Mexico City, before looking ahead to the best main event of the year to date, as the BMF belt goes on the line at UFC 326. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:56:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote lock horns to discuss 'The Black Jag's' monster opportunity against Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title in Miami, wrap an eventful arvo in Mexico City, before looking ahead to the best main event of the year to date, as the BMF belt goes on the line at UFC 326. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote lock horns to discuss 'The Black Jag's' monster opportunity against Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight title in Miami, wrap an eventful arvo in Mexico City, before looking ahead to the best main event of the year to date, as the BMF belt goes on the line at UFC 326.

]]> 1876 Did Sean Strickland push to the front of the middleweight queue? Mayweather vs Pacquiao II & UFC Mexico Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote discuss Sean Strickland's brilliant night out against 'Fluffy' Hernandez along with the rest of the Houston action, dive into some boxing, before surfacing with a preview of the UFC's Mexico City jaunt. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:50:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote discuss Sean Strickland's brilliant night out against 'Fluffy' Hernandez along with the rest of the Houston action, dive into some boxing, before surfacing with a preview of the UFC's Mexico City jaunt. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote discuss Sean Strickland's brilliant night out against 'Fluffy' Hernandez along with the rest of the Houston action, dive into some boxing, before surfacing with a preview of the UFC's Mexico City jaunt.

]]> 1640 Ronda Rousey's shock return, Topuria vs Gaethje, and an NZ MMA state of play w/guest host Ravinder Hunia Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are joined by NZ's queen of MMA Ravinder Hunia from 'Unlocked with Rav' to discuss Ronda Rousey's comeback, the latest on The White House card, the state of play in the NZ MMA landscape and plenty more. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:04:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are joined by NZ's queen of MMA Ravinder Hunia from 'Unlocked with Rav' to discuss Ronda Rousey's comeback, the latest on The White House card, the state of play in the NZ MMA landscape and plenty more. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are joined by NZ's queen of MMA Ravinder Hunia from 'Unlocked with Rav' to discuss Ronda Rousey's comeback, the latest on The White House card, the state of play in the NZ MMA landscape and plenty more.

]]> 2542 Bautista & Horiguchi make statements & which fights do we want on The White House card? Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote review an interesting afternoon at the UFC Apex, where two more contenders in Mario Bautista and Kyoji Horiguchi stated their cases for title consideration. The boys then play fantasy matchmaker and name the fights they most want to see on the milestone card on Capitol Hill. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:33:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote review an interesting afternoon at the UFC Apex, where two more contenders in Mario Bautista and Kyoji Horiguchi stated their cases for title consideration. The boys then play fantasy matchmaker and name the fights they most want to see on the milestone card on Capitol Hill. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote review an interesting afternoon at the UFC Apex, where two more contenders in Mario Bautista and Kyoji Horiguchi stated their cases for title consideration. The boys then play fantasy matchmaker and name the fights they most want to see on the milestone card on Capitol Hill.

]]> 2532 UFC 325 review: Did we waste Volk's time? And what's next for 'The Hangman'? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:01:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2576 Dan Hooker on UFC 325, embracing risk & the future of one-minute scraps Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back for 2026 with a content-crammed episode! The lads examine some of the fallout from Justin Gaethje's one-sided win at UFC 324, before 'The Hangman' settles in for an extended chat about everything from his big co-main event clash with Benoit Saint-Denis in Sydney to the behemoth that is one-minute scraps. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:01:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back for 2026 with a content-crammed episode! The lads examine some of the fallout from Justin Gaethje's one-sided win at UFC 324, before 'The Hangman' settles in for an extended chat about everything from his big co-main event clash with Benoit Saint-Denis in Sydney to the behemoth that is one-minute scraps. Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote are back for 2026 with a content-crammed episode! The lads examine some of the fallout from Justin Gaethje's one-sided win at UFC 324, before 'The Hangman' settles in for an extended chat about everything from his big co-main event clash with Benoit Saint-Denis in Sydney to the behemoth that is one-minute scraps.


]]> 2540 Petr Yan shines at UFC 323, UFC Sydney heats up, and a year in review Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote dig into a fantastic and eventful final pay-per-view event of the year, where two titles changed hands to end two generational championship reigns. Dan Hooker's name has been added to spicy Sydney line-up. Who else may we see? The boys close out the final episode of the year by reflecting on some of their favourite moments of 2025. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:49:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote dig into a fantastic and eventful final pay-per-view event of the year, where two titles changed hands to end two generational championship reigns. Dan Hooker's name has been added to spicy Sydney line-up. Who else may we see? The boys close out the final episode of the year by reflecting on some of their favourite moments of 2025. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote dig into a fantastic and eventful final pay-per-view event of the year, where two titles changed hands to end two generational championship reigns.


Dan Hooker's name has been added to spicy Sydney line-up. Who else may we see?


The boys close out the final episode of the year by reflecting on some of their favourite moments of 2025.

]]> 2571 UFC 323 preview & what's going on with the UFC matchmakers? Brad and Stephen dissect the latest fight announcements for the start of 2026 and take a look at what we might expect to see in Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja's title defences in Vegas this weekend. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:13:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad and Stephen dissect the latest fight announcements for the start of 2026 and take a look at what we might expect to see in Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja's title defences in Vegas this weekend. Brad and Stephen dissect the latest fight announcements for the start of 2026 and take a look at what we might expect to see in Merab Dvalishvili and Alexandre Pantoja's title defences in Vegas this weekend.

]]> 2781 What's next for 'The Hangman'? Mike Angove on UFC Qatar & King in the Ring's Dominic Reed Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine Dan Hooker's one-sided defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in their UFC Fight Night headliner, before City Kickboxing's Mike Angove joins to provide some unique insight from 'The Hangman's' corner in Qatar. Where to next for the veteran? What's happening with UFC Sydney, and how true are those rumours of a title fight between Carlos Ulbverg and Alex Pereira? Dominic 'The Dominator' Reed also jumps aboard to preview his return at this weekend's battle of the lightweights in the King in the Ring. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine Dan Hooker's one-sided defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in their UFC Fight Night headliner, before City Kickboxing's Mike Angove joins to provide some unique insight from 'The Hangman's' corner in Qatar. Where to next for the veteran? What's happening with UFC Sydney, and how true are those rumours of a title fight between Carlos Ulbverg and Alex Pereira? Dominic 'The Dominator' Reed also jumps aboard to preview his return at this weekend's battle of the lightweights in the King in the Ring. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine Dan Hooker's one-sided defeat to Arman Tsarukyan in their UFC Fight Night headliner, before City Kickboxing's Mike Angove joins to provide some unique insight from 'The Hangman's' corner in Qatar. Where to next for the veteran?


What's happening with UFC Sydney, and how true are those rumours of a title fight between Carlos Ulbverg and Alex Pereira?


Dominic 'The Dominator' Reed also jumps aboard to preview his return at this weekend's battle of the lightweights in the King in the Ring.

]]> 2946 UFC 322 review & Dan Hooker out to shock the world! Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over a landmark night for the welterweights in NYC, take a look ahead to 'The Hangman's' huge opportunity in Qatar, and much more. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over a landmark night for the welterweights in NYC, take a look ahead to 'The Hangman's' huge opportunity in Qatar, and much more. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote run the rule over a landmark night for the welterweights in NYC, take a look ahead to 'The Hangman's' huge opportunity in Qatar, and much more.

]]> 2571 Was Joseph Parker robbed? Brutal night for Tom Aspinall at UFC 321 Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine what might be next for the Kiwi after his blockbuster against Fabio Wardley, while running the rule over an eventful UFC card in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine what might be next for the Kiwi after his blockbuster against Fabio Wardley, while running the rule over an eventful UFC card in Abu Dhabi. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote examine what might be next for the Kiwi after his blockbuster against Fabio Wardley, while running the rule over an eventful UFC card in Abu Dhabi.

]]> 2851 Junior Fa on Joseph Parker's high-stakes showdown with Fabio Wardley & life after boxing The former top-15 heavyweight joins Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote to offer some unique insight on the Kiwi-Samoan ahead of this weekend's big fight. The boys also review a bizarre night at UFC Toronto and preview Tom Aspinall's long-awaited return to defend his title against Cyril Gane at UFC 321 on Sunday. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:39:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The former top-15 heavyweight joins Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote to offer some unique insight on the Kiwi-Samoan ahead of this weekend's big fight. The boys also review a bizarre night at UFC Toronto and preview Tom Aspinall's long-awaited return to defend his title against Cyril Gane at UFC 321 on Sunday. The former top-15 heavyweight joins Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote to offer some unique insight on the Kiwi-Samoan ahead of this weekend's big fight. The boys also review a bizarre night at UFC Toronto and preview Tom Aspinall's long-awaited return to defend his title against Cyril Gane at UFC 321 on Sunday.

]]> 2954 Has Carlos Ulberg done enough to secure a UFC light heavyweight title shot? Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are back with a ton of combat sport action to sink their teeth into, including all of the fallout from UFC Perth, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka's incredible nights out at UFC 320, UFC Rio and much more. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:23:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are back with a ton of combat sport action to sink their teeth into, including all of the fallout from UFC Perth, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka's incredible nights out at UFC 320, UFC Rio and much more. Brad Lewis & Stephen Foote are back with a ton of combat sport action to sink their teeth into, including all of the fallout from UFC Perth, Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka's incredible nights out at UFC 320, UFC Rio and much more.

]]> 2573 Crawford puts a clinic on Canelo & UFC Perth preview with City Kickboxing's Mike Angove: Brad & Stephen take a look back at 'Bud' Crawford's masterclass against Canelo Alvarez, UFC Noche, before being joined by CKB's Mike Angove to peak behind the curtain ahead of next weekend's big fight card in Perth. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 03:16:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad & Stephen take a look back at 'Bud' Crawford's masterclass against Canelo Alvarez, UFC Noche, before being joined by CKB's Mike Angove to peak behind the curtain ahead of next weekend's big fight card in Perth. Brad & Stephen take a look back at 'Bud' Crawford's masterclass against Canelo Alvarez, UFC Noche, before being joined by CKB's Mike Angove to peak behind the curtain ahead of next weekend's big fight card in Perth.

]]> 2742 Canelo v Crawford | Is this boxing's biggest fight of the year? Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:04:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2650 no Interview | James "Smitty" Smith One of the most world-renowned voices of boxing on the huge fight this weekend between Canelo Alvarez and Terrence Crawford. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:02:00 -0000 full Sport Nation One of the most world-renowned voices of boxing on the huge fight this weekend between Canelo Alvarez and Terrence Crawford. One of the most world-renowned voices of boxing on the huge fight this weekend between Canelo Alvarez and Terrence Crawford.

]]> 557 no Cam Rowston | City Kickboxing's latest UFC charge Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2793 no City Kickboxing shines in Shanghai This week, the lads look back at what was a busy weekend for Eugene Bareman and his crew, as his team went a perfect three-for-three at Road To UFC and the UFC Fight Night over the weekend in China. All that, some more PFL world champions, and more on your favourite Kiwi-based weekly combat sports chat! Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:55:00 -0000 full Sport Nation This week, the lads look back at what was a busy weekend for Eugene Bareman and his crew, as his team went a perfect three-for-three at Road To UFC and the UFC Fight Night over the weekend in China. All that, some more PFL world champions, and more on your favourite Kiwi-based weekly combat sports chat! This week, the lads look back at what was a busy weekend for Eugene Bareman and his crew, as his team went a perfect three-for-three at Road To UFC and the UFC Fight Night over the weekend in China.


All that, some more PFL world champions, and more on your favourite Kiwi-based weekly combat sports chat!

]]> 2605 Can anyone stop Khamzat Chimaev? UFC 319 review, PFL, and a new heavyweight boxing contender Brad and Stephen take a close look at the repercussions of Khamzat's Chimaev's dominant title win over Dricus Du Plessis, a monumental PFL championship upset, a statement win from the soaring Moses Itauma and much more. Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:59:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad and Stephen take a close look at the repercussions of Khamzat's Chimaev's dominant title win over Dricus Du Plessis, a monumental PFL championship upset, a statement win from the soaring Moses Itauma and much more. Brad and Stephen take a close look at the repercussions of Khamzat's Chimaev's dominant title win over Dricus Du Plessis, a monumental PFL championship upset, a statement win from the soaring Moses Itauma and much more.

]]> 2573 Du Plessis or Chimaev? UFC 319 preview & a blockbuster new broadcast deal The boys dive into one of the best headliners of the year and its juicy betting opportunities, reflect on Anthony Hernandez's huge win over Roman Dolidze, and take a look at the UFC's new multi-billion dollar deal. What does it mean for Kiwi fans? Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:04:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The boys dive into one of the best headliners of the year and its juicy betting opportunities, reflect on Anthony Hernandez's huge win over Roman Dolidze, and take a look at the UFC's new multi-billion dollar deal. What does it mean for Kiwi fans? The boys dive into one of the best headliners of the year and its juicy betting opportunities, reflect on Anthony Hernandez's huge win over Roman Dolidze, and take a look at the UFC's new multi-billion dollar deal. What does it mean for Kiwi fans?

]]> 2618 Carlos Ulberg | UFC 205 pound title contender City Kickboxing's own Carlos Ulberg a month out from the biggest fight of his career. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:24:00 -0000 full Sport Nation City Kickboxing's own Carlos Ulberg a month out from the biggest fight of his career. City Kickboxing's own Carlos Ulberg a month out from the biggest fight of his career.

]]> 2588 no Footie's Back!! | Michelle Montague - Kiwi MMA history maker Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:30:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2785 no Star-Studded Lineup | Joe Parker, Jake Matthews and Junior Tafa Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:02:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2651 no UFC 317 | Kai Kara-France falls short & Ilia Topuria takes off Stephen Foote and Brad Lewis reflect on a brutal reality check for 'Don't Blink' against the champ Alexandre Pantoja, look at what might be next for the Kiwi, and predict just how far Topuria's star could soar. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:15:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Stephen Foote and Brad Lewis reflect on a brutal reality check for 'Don't Blink' against the champ Alexandre Pantoja, look at what might be next for the Kiwi, and predict just how far Topuria's star could soar. Stephen Foote and Brad Lewis reflect on a brutal reality check for 'Don't Blink' against the champ Alexandre Pantoja, look at what might be next for the Kiwi, and predict just how far Topuria's star could soar.

]]> 2700 no Kai Kara-France | The Kiwi on his Flyweight title tilt this weekend at UFC 317 Brad & Stephen take a look back at UFC Baku, discuss the Jon Jones retirement, before 'Don't Blink' dials in for a chat about his huge opportunity against Alexandre Pantoja. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:32:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad & Stephen take a look back at UFC Baku, discuss the Jon Jones retirement, before 'Don't Blink' dials in for a chat about his huge opportunity against Alexandre Pantoja. Brad & Stephen take a look back at UFC Baku, discuss the Jon Jones retirement, before 'Don't Blink' dials in for a chat about his huge opportunity against Alexandre Pantoja.

]]> 2801 no City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:54:00 -0000 full Sport Nation

]]> 2850 no UFC 316 review with Ravinder Hunia: Is Merab Dvalishvili the bantamweight GOAT? The lads dive deep and discuss all of the fallout from the excellent UFC 316 and Sky Sport's Ravinder Hunia jumps aboard to take a look ahead at Kai Kara-France's huge opportunity at UFC 317 later this month. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:01:00 -0000 full Sport Nation The lads dive deep and discuss all of the fallout from the excellent UFC 316 and Sky Sport's Ravinder Hunia jumps aboard to take a look ahead at Kai Kara-France's huge opportunity at UFC 317 later this month. The lads dive deep and discuss all of the fallout from the excellent UFC 316 and Sky Sport's Ravinder Hunia jumps aboard to take a look ahead at Kai Kara-France's huge opportunity at UFC 317 later this month.

]]> 2576 City Kickboxing UFC hopeful Lawrence Lui, UFC 316 preview & fallout from the Blanchfield vs Barber debacle Can 'Suga' bounce back back against Merab? Does Julianna Pena have any hope of shocking the MMA world and beating Kayla Harrison? The boys dive into the detail ahead of this weekend's huge card in New Jersey. We also chat to CKB's Lawrence Lui off the back of his big win at Road to UFC in Shanghai. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 01:21:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Can 'Suga' bounce back back against Merab? Does Julianna Pena have any hope of shocking the MMA world and beating Kayla Harrison? The boys dive into the detail ahead of this weekend's huge card in New Jersey. We also chat to CKB's Lawrence Lui off the back of his big win at Road to UFC in Shanghai. Can 'Suga' bounce back back against Merab? Does Julianna Pena have any hope of shocking the MMA world and beating Kayla Harrison? The boys dive into the detail ahead of this weekend's huge card in New Jersey.

We also chat to CKB's Lawrence Lui off the back of his big win at Road to UFC in Shanghai.

]]> 2550 UFC 'summer' event preview, the Bones saga continues & Yair vs Volk 2? Super-sub Bryan Rarere joins Stephen Foote to cover off some hot topics, take a peek at Blanchfield vs Barber, before casting their eyes across a blockbuster schedule in the coming months. Wed, 28 May 2025 03:33:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Super-sub Bryan Rarere joins Stephen Foote to cover off some hot topics, take a peek at Blanchfield vs Barber, before casting their eyes across a blockbuster schedule in the coming months. Super-sub Bryan Rarere joins Stephen Foote to cover off some hot topics, take a peek at Blanchfield vs Barber, before casting their eyes across a blockbuster schedule in the coming months.

]]> 2573 Fight Club | The "what do you wanna talk about" Wrestling Podcast - EP2 KB and Brad looks at all the latest news in the world of professional wrestling. Sat, 24 May 2025 23:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation KB and Brad looks at all the latest news in the world of professional wrestling. KB and Brad looks at all the latest news in the world of professional wrestling.

]]> 1635 Mike Angove | "I'm so proud of our gym and where we are at." City Kickboxing's Mike Angove on the continued growth of one of the best MMA gyms in the world. Fri, 23 May 2025 00:43:00 -0000 full Sport Nation City Kickboxing's Mike Angove on the continued growth of one of the best MMA gyms in the world. City Kickboxing's Mike Angove on the continued growth of one of the best MMA gyms in the world.

]]> 2536 Fight Club | The "what do you wanna talk about" Wrestling Podcast - EP1 Brad and KB chat all the latest in the world of pro wrestling. Wed, 14 May 2025 03:51:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Brad and KB chat all the latest in the world of pro wrestling. Brad and KB chat all the latest in the world of pro wrestling.

]]> 1204 NZ MMA legend Ray Sefo on his new life as boss of the PFL Kiwi combat sports pioneer Ray Sefo on the PFL's new venture in Australasia, the growth of MMA in New Zealand and his memories of fighting Mark Hunt. Wed, 14 May 2025 03:35:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Kiwi combat sports pioneer Ray Sefo on the PFL's new venture in Australasia, the growth of MMA in New Zealand and his memories of fighting Mark Hunt. Kiwi combat sports pioneer Ray Sefo on the PFL's new venture in Australasia, the growth of MMA in New Zealand and his memories of fighting Mark Hunt.

]]> 2558 UFC 315 preview with Navajo Stirling Kiwi MMA light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling chats his big fight in Montreal this weekend. Thu, 08 May 2025 03:39:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Kiwi MMA light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling chats his big fight in Montreal this weekend. Kiwi MMA light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling chats his big fight in Montreal this weekend.

]]> 2971 Is Ian Garry the UFC's next big thing? UFC Kansas review A discuss UFC Fight Night Kansas, Kiwi Jay Jay Wilson's impressive PFL win and what's next for Joseph Parker... Thu, 01 May 2025 02:53:00 -0000 full Sport Nation A discuss UFC Fight Night Kansas, Kiwi Jay Jay Wilson's impressive PFL win and what's next for Joseph Parker... A discuss UFC Fight Night Kansas, Kiwi Jay Jay Wilson's impressive PFL win and what's next for Joseph Parker...

]]> 2555 UFC 314 Recap and Kiwi PFL star Jay Jay Wilson UFC 314 saw the emergence of a new star, the potential end of another and the greatest featherweight of all time regain his throne. Plus, Footie catches up with Jay Jay Wilson. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:47:00 -0000 full Sport Nation UFC 314 saw the emergence of a new star, the potential end of another and the greatest featherweight of all time regain his throne. Plus, Footie catches up with Jay Jay Wilson. UFC 314 saw the emergence of a new star, the potential end of another and the greatest featherweight of all time regain his throne. Plus, Footie catches up with Jay Jay Wilson.

]]> 2874 WrestleMania 41 hypes up and UFC 314 looks stacked! Footie and Brad discuss the stacked UFC 314 card and with WrestleMania 41 just around the corner we chat to Dion McCracken who's heading over to Vegas for the big event, Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:08:00 -0000 full Sport Nation Footie and Brad discuss the stacked UFC 314 card and with WrestleMania 41 just around the corner we chat to Dion McCracken who's heading over to Vegas for the big event, Footie and Brad discuss the stacked UFC 314 card and with WrestleMania 41 just around the corner we chat to Dion McCracken who's heading over to Vegas for the big event,

]]> 2634 no "Carlos Ulberg will be next in line" | Mike Angove's deep dive into the NZ combat sports scene Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:10:00 -0000 full Sport Nation 2618 no UFC 313 Review | Where to now for Alex Pereira after losing his aura in title loss? UFC 313 Review | Where to now for Alex Pereira after losing his aura in title loss? Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:53:47 -0000 full Sport Nation UFC 313 Review | Where to now for Alex Pereira after losing his aura in title loss? UFC 313 Review | Where to now for Alex Pereira after losing his aura in title loss?

]]> 2629 "NZ is on UFC's radar" | UFC's Vice President Australia, New Zealand Peter Kloczko The boys preview UFC 313 and are joined by UFC executive Peter Kloczko. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:54:15 -0000 full Sport Nation The boys preview UFC 313 and are joined by UFC executive Peter Kloczko. The boys preview UFC 313 and are joined by UFC executive Peter Kloczko.

]]> 2579 Was Joe Parker duped by Daniel Dubois and Frank Warren? Footoie and Brad look back at a newsworthy week in the Combat Sports realm. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:57:42 -0000 Was Joe Parker duped by Daniel Dubois and Frank Warren? full Sport Nation Was Joe Parker duped by Daniel Dubois and Frank Warren? Footoie and Brad look back at a newsworthy week in the Combat Sports realm. Footoie and Brad look back at a newsworthy week in the Combat Sports realm.

]]> 2618 Can Joseph Parker cement his legacy with a win over Daniel Dubois? James Regan joins the show live from Saudi Arabia as the build-up hits full speed for Joe Parker's heavyweight title. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:27:00 -0000 Can Joseph Parker cement his legacy with a win over Daniel Dubois? full Sport Nation James Regan joins the show live from Saudi Arabia as the build-up hits full speed for Joe Parker's heavyweight title. James Regan joins the show live from Saudi Arabia as the build-up hits full speed for Joe Parker's heavyweight title.

]]> 2551 UFC 312 recap and City Kickboxing coach Mike Angove Footy and Brad wrap UFC 312, chat Israel Adesanya in the hall of fame and Mike Angove joins the show. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 02:52:57 -0000 UFC 312 recap and City Kickboxing coach Mike Angove full Sport Nation Footy and Brad wrap UFC 312, chat Israel Adesanya in the hall of fame and Mike Angove joins the show. Footy and Brad wrap UFC 312, chat Israel Adesanya in the hall of fame and Mike Angove joins the show.

]]> 2609 UFC 312 headliners Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis The lads discuss the future of Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis join the show. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:55:00 -0000 UFC 312 headliners Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis full Sport Nation UFC 312 preview and a look at the future of Israel Adesanya. The lads discuss the future of Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis join the show. The lads discuss the future of Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis join the show.

]]> 2592 The return episode featuring Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker | Fight Club Podcast The boys are back! Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote talk all things combat sports for your weekly MMA adrenaline rush. This week they chat to Dan Hooker, preview UFC Fight Night featuring Israel Adesanya and B-Man brings you the Fight Club multi of the week. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:05:58 -0000 The return episode featuring Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker full Sport Nation Dan Hooker interview, UFC Fight Night preview featuring Israel Adesanya and B-Man brings you the Fight Club multi of the week. The boys are back! Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote talk all things combat sports for your weekly MMA adrenaline rush. This week they chat to Dan Hooker, preview UFC Fight Night featuring Israel Adesanya and B-Man brings you the Fight Club multi of the week. The boys are back! Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote talk all things combat sports for your weekly MMA adrenaline rush. This week they chat to Dan Hooker, preview UFC Fight Night featuring Israel Adesanya and B-Man brings you the Fight Club multi of the week.

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