Against the Cage: A New York Post Sports Podcast

Exclusive details: UFC White House plan for rain, Oval Office walkouts, and more with Craig Borsari

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000

UFC's Chief Content Officer Craig Borsari exclusively spoke with The Post's Jake Aryeh about the behind the scenes of UFC Freedom 250. Borsari revealed what fans at home can expect from the spectacle, more about the walkouts from fighters during the event, and of course: what might happen if it rains.

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Mercy mistake? Jiří Procházka’s shocking UFC 327 loss to Carlos Ulberg explained | Against the Cage

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

Carlos Ulberg’s defeat of Jiří Procházka at UFC 327 on Saturday night was one of the wildest rollercoasters of a round that fans have witnessed in quite some time. Ulberg defeated a seemingly hesitant yet reckless Procházka after blowing out his knee mid-fight. In the aftermath both fighters are left with two very different sides of the story as to what occurred in the octagon. So, did Jiří Procházka really show mercy to Carlos Ulberg, and is that what cost him a UFC title? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Is this Jiří Procházka’s last chance at UFC gold? | Against the Cage

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0000

Jiří Procházka is back yet again to try and regain the UFC light heavyweight strap, but this time it won’t be against Alex Pereira. Procházka will take on surging contender Carlos Ulberg in what has serious potential to be a barnburner of a fight in Miami at UFC 327 — but will this be Jiri’s last chance at UFC gold? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down. Next assignment: Jorge Masvidal vs. Toby Imada (Bellator 5, 2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odIvGlFfFmI

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Does Israel Adesanya need to retire? | Against the Cage

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Israel Adesanya is now on a 4-fight losing streak after being TKO’d by Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle, leading fans, fighters, and analysts alike to question whether or not the former champion should hang up the gloves once and for all. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, aren’t so convinced, though. Tune in as the trio breaks it all down on this week’s episode of Against the Cage.

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Are Combat Sports About to Change Forever? The Ali Act Explained with John S. Nash | Against The Cage

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000

This week there was massive news in combat sports. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, an amendment to the crucial legislation that protects the interests of fighters, has passed the house. To help break it down, Scott Fontana and Jake Aryeh brought in anti-trust expert and combat sports business expert John Nash to help understand what could change should the legislation pass the senate.

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UFC’s integrity is on the line at UFC London — Why Evloev vs Murphy could change everything

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

Integrity is on the line at UFC London when Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy face-off in a high-stakes featherweight bout on Saturday night. Not only does the fight have massive consequences for the 145 pound weight class, but it could be a pivotal moment for the UFC as a whole. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this week’s episode of Against the Cage.

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Is Ronda Rousey right about Dana White and the modern UFC? | Against the Cage

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:05:00 -0000

Ronda Rousey’s presser with MVP this week included a plethora of critique’s on the UFC and Dana White — but it was distinctly different than what we typically see. Rousey, perhaps still the biggest name in women’s MMA, didnt hide her disappointment with the promotion and how it has changed, but is she right? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down, as well as all the latest developments in MMA including Charles Oliveira’s dominant win over Max Holloway at UFC 326, all the new drama with Jon Jones, and more.
Fight assignment: The Gina Carano Experience
Fight 1: https://youtu.be/Ny8FLIuK_-4?si=hbwXj7tSb4UpOJz5
Fight 2: https://youtu.be/kdWTDQR2EVk?si=94nGu5Is_DF3hSVG
The rest: (https://ufcfightpass.com/watchlists/35395078908?owner=MTMwMTUzOHxkY2UudWZj)

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Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje and rest of UFC White House announced | Against the Cage

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:29:00 -0000

The UFC White House event has officially been announced to be headlined by Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, with five other bouts on the card announced as well. Scott Fontana and Jake Aryeh give their instant reactions to the much anticipated announcement on this emergency episode of Against the Cage.

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Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn — how will Dana White react? | Against the Cage

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000

The UFC’s heavyweight division is in more drama than it has in ages. Undisputed champion Tom Aspinall announced that he has signed with Dana White’s sworn enemy as of late, Eddie Hearn, in a move that could very well burn whatever bridges they had left. This comes just one week after light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira announced he would be vacating his title in a presumable move up to heavyweight. Pereira is now tied to rumors of fighting Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane at the White House event that’s soon to be announced any day now. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down.

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Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano — Massive or Manufactured? | Against the Cage

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0000

There’s so much to dissect this week in the world of MMA. Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano might be one of the most polarizing fight announcements in recent memory, and former UFC champion Sean Strickland takes on surging contender Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez in a pivotal middleweight matchup. Scott Fontana and Erich Richter break it all down on this week’s episode of Against the Cage.

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PFL CEO John Martin says securing fighters like Usman Nurmagomedov is a top priority

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:38:00 -0000

PFL’s new CEO John Martin spoke exclusively with The Post’s Scott Fontana about his new role. Martin discussed his goals and priorities of the company such as their looming media rights deal, securing fighters like Usman Nurmagomedov, and more.

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Anthony Hernandez vows to ‘torture’ Sean Strickland at UFC Houston | Against the Cage

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:21:00 -0000

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez spoke with The Post’s Scott Fontana about his upcoming fight with Sean Strickland at UFC Houston this coming Saturday. Hernandez isn’t backing down from his air of confidence, claiming that he’s “going to torture” the former champion with his skillset in the Octagon. The middleweight contender also addressed Strickland’s off-color social media post’s about himself, as well as his championship aspirations on this episode of Against the Cage.

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The UFC Rankings Are Broken | Against the Cage

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:02:00 -0000

Who doesn’t love a good rankings debate? With the UFC rankings increasingly raising eyebrows to the die hard combat sports fans, we here at New York Post Sports are proud to announce our own worldwide MMA rankings system. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh also break down all the latest combat sports news including Mario Bautista and Usman Nurmagomedov’s big wins over the weekend.

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Biggest takeaways from UFC on Paramount: Wins, fails, and everything in between | Against the Cage

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:57:00 -0000

With UFC 325 in the books, its time to finally sink our teeth into the promotion’s new broadcast deal with Paramount+. The second show of 2026 promised to have notable improvements from UFC 324, just one week earlier, but did it deliver? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh also break down Volkanovski’s decisive victory over Diego Lopes for a second time, and more.

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Volkanovski vs Lopes 2: Will History Repeat Itself or Upset Incoming? | Against the Cage

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:55:00 -0000

In a pair of packed back-to-back weekends of UFC numbered events, there’s a LOT to talk about. UFC 324 saw the hype train of Paddy Pimblett halt it’s surge, Justin Gaethje is back on a win-streak, and Sean O’Malley keeps himself afloat in the bantamweight title discussion. This weekend, at UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski looks to repeat history and defeat Diego Lopes once again as the pair are set to rematch in Volk’s home territory of Australia. Join Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh as they break it all down on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Diego Lopes responds to criticism over Volkanovski rematch at UFC 325 | Against the Cage

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:42:00 -0000

Diego Lopes is set to rematch two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325, a fight booking that surprised many fans. While Lopes stressed that he respects both Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev, he posited that their lack of exciting fights (save for a certain spinning elbow) didn't help either of their cases for a title shot. The Mexican & Brazilian star also spoke about his rematch with Volkanovski, and the landscape of the featherweight division in this exclusive interview with Erich Richter on Against the Cage.

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Is Paddy Pimblett READY for elite competition at UFC 324? | Against the Cage

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:53:00 -0000

Ahead of UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett hasn’t faced anyone currently ranked in the UFC’s lightweight top 10. This weekend, that changes when he faces Justin Gaethje, who has been a mainstay at the top of 155 for the better part of a decade. So is the surging scouser ready for a step up in competition? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down and more on this episode of Against the Cage.

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‘I’ll laugh in his face’: Paddy Pimblett breaks down UFC 324 vs Justin Gaethje | Against the Cage

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:14:00 -0000

Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett joined The Post's Scott Fontana to preview his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 324, in a bout that will headline the UFC's first event of 2026, as well as their landmark deal with Paramount Plus. Pimblett spoke about their matchup, what he expects after a win against Gaethje, and more.

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Justin Gaethje slams ‘fickle’ fans doubting him against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 | Against the Cage

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:50:00 -0000

Justin Gaethje says while there's no animosity towards Paddy Pimblett ahead of UFC 324 next Saturday, it's a different story with some fans. "The animosity comes from all the doubters, you know. It's crazy how fickle these fans are, and how quick they forget who I am and what I do," the former interim lightweight champion told The Post's Scott Fontana. Gaethje also broke down his matchup with the surging scouser, the lightweight landscape, and more.

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Jon Anik Previews UFC 324, 325, White House & Kayla Harrison Injury | Against the Cage

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:44:00 -0000

UFC's lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik joined Against the Cage to talk everything UFC 324 and 325, including Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje and the heartbreaking news of Kayla Harrison's neck injury. He also shed some light on what to expect at the UFC White House card, and gave some of his 2026 predictions. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh also break down the latest news of the week, and more.

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2025 MMA AWARDS: Fighter of the year, KO, submission & more | Against the Cage

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:22:00 -0000

Welcome to our inaugural annual MMA awards! 2025 is nearly all but set in stone as far as MMA is concerned -- and with that it’s time to dish out some trophies. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh talk the biggest moments of of the past 365 days, in and outside the UFC. See who we chose as the fighter of the year, the best knockout, submission, and more on this special edition of Against the Cage. See you in 2026!

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UFC on ESPN is OVER! Did it actually deliver? | Against the Cage

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:30:00 -0000

With UFC's last event until its broadcasting deal with ESPN ends in January, the era of UFC on ESPN is effectively over. Scott Fontana and Erich Richter evaluate what worked, what didn't, and what's left to be desired for what's next int he UFC's upcoming deal with Paramount on this episode of Against the Cage.

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What fans MISSED about Petr Yan before UFC 323 vs Merab Dvalishvili | Against the Cage

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:45:00 -0000

Petr Yan’s performance on Saturday night has left fans stunned after he dominated Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323. The now 2-time champion came in as a sizable underdog into his title challenge, likely due to the pair’s first encounter, in which he himself was dominated by Dvalishvili. So what did fans miss? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down on this episode of Against the Cage.

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MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian talks 'colossal' Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing match | Against the Cage

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:59:00 -0000

Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian spoke exclusively with The Post's Erich Richter to preview Jake Paul's toughest test in boxing yet, former world champion Anthony Joshua. Bidarian also spoke about the promotion's efforts to grow women's boxing, and gave his thoughts on the controversial changes being proposed to the Ali Act.

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Brandon Royval vows to 'beat the s--t' out of Manel Kape & 'remind people who the f--k I am'

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Brandon Royval is ready to remind people who he is when he faces off with Manel Kape on Saturday night. The supremely entertaining flyweight spoke exlusively with The Post's Scott Fontana ahead of his bout on December 13th, in which he vowed to "beat the s--t" out of his opponent. Royval also spoke about the recent high profile pair of fights in his division at #ufc323 this past weekend, his title aspirations, and more.

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Will Merab Dvalishvili make HISTORY this weekend at UFC 323? | Against the Cage

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:19:00 -0000

Merab Dvalishvili is setting out to conquer an achievement that no UFC champion has before: defending a title four times within a calendar year. Can the 135 pound champion beat Petr Yan once again at UFC 323, and cement himself in the history books? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down, and more, on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Merab Dvalishvili: 'Dont be surprised' if I 'crack' Petr Yan at UFC 323 | Against the Cage

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:48:00 -0000

Merab Dvalishvili spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana ahead of his rematch against Petr Yan at UFC 323 this weekend. The Bantamweight Champion spoke about his upcoming title defense, what makes this fight different from the pair's first encounter, and more.

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Who’s next for Ilia Topuria? The race between Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan | Against the Cage

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:08:00 -0000

After Arman Tsarukyan came away with an impressive submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, the lightweight division and it’s champion Ilia Topuria are left at a crossroads. Should the UFC elect to start 2026 off with a bang by giving the title shot to Paddy Pimblett? Or let the ever impressive Armenian Arman Tsarukyan finally reclaim his title shot? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Alexandre Pantoja: Joshua Van looks ‘unstoppable’ ahead of UFC 323 title fight | Against the Cage

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Alexandre Pantoja spoke exclusively with The Post’s Erich Richter about why he’s taking his upcoming fight with Joshua Van as serious as any fight he’s ever had before. Ahead of his upcoming defense at UFC 323, the flyweight champion spoke about the matchup, as well as his aspirations to fight teammate Kyoji Horiguchi, who is coming off of a statement win in his UFC return.

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Joshua Van breaks down ‘chess match’ of a fight with Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 | Against the Cage

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Joshua Van is coming into his UFC 323 title challenge against Alexandre Pantoja with an already impressive 2025, at just 24 years of age. The up and coming flyweight spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana about his championship fight next Saturday, and why he's prepared for anything when the Octagon closes behind him.

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The UFC Welterweight Division Is Entering a Whole New Era | Against the Cage

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:32:00 -0000

Islam Makhachev and the UFC welterweight division just entered a whole new era on Saturday at UFC 322. The night at Madison Square Garden saw three matchups at 170 completely shake up the title picture as a whole, as Islam Makhachev, Carlos Prates, and Michael Morales came away with impressive wins. The welterweight shakeup continues this weekend in UFC Qatar, and Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Fatima Kline recaps 'once in a lifetime' UFC 322 win at Madison Square Garden | Against the Cage

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:08:00 -0000

Fatima Kline's win at UFC 322 was special in more ways than one for her. Not only was she able to fight in her home state of New York, in Madison Square Garden, no less, but she was also able to compete alongside her friend and training partner, Erin Blanchfield. Fatima spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana about the 'once in a lifetime' night.

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Arman Tsarukyan on why Dan Hooker is a ‘risky fight’ for him | Against the Cage

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000

After a turbulent 2025, Arman Tsarukyan is finally set to get back into the octagon against Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar this weekend. The #1 lightweight contender spoke about his upcoming matchup, the health of his back ahead of his weight cut, and more.

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Dan Hooker reveals how heated feud with Arman Tsarukyan started | Against the Cage

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:58:00 -0000

Dan Hooker spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana -- injury free this time, from what we could tell -- to talk about his upcoming fight with Arman Tsarukyan in Doha, Qatar. The UFC lightweight spoke about his recovery from his previous hand injury, how the feud began with Tsarukyan, and more.

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UFC 322 is STACKED — but missed a golden opportunity | Against the Cage

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:05:00 -0000

UFC 322 being headlined by two superfights is nothing to scoff at, but did the promotion miss out on a golden opportunity? With Islam Makhachev relinquishing his lightweight title to move up and challenge Jack Della Maddalena for the welterweight strap, and Zhang Weili doing the same to vie for flyweight gold, do the two title fights still feel like champion vs champion? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh talk it all on this week’s episode of Against the Cage.

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Jack Della Maddalena: ‘I can shock the world’ against Islam Makhachev | Against the Cage

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:36:00 -0000

UFC Welterweight Champion of the world Jack Della Maddalena stopped by The Post to chat with our very own Scott Fontana about his upcoming title defense against former 155 champ, Islam Makhachev. The welterweight king spoke about his crowd pleasing performance against Belal Muhammed, his upcoming matchup at Madison Square Garden next weekend, and more on this episode of Against the Cage.

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What does a ‘fixed fight’ even look like? UFC betting scandal explained | Against the Cage

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:49:00 -0000

What should have been the biggest story of Saturday night’s UFC Apex card would have been David Onama getting defeated by Steve Garcia, however the card ended up being marred with controversy in a few ways. Most notably by far are the serious allegations regarding fight fixing and a betting scandal amid Isaac Dulgarian’s performance. After the betting line moved drastically against the favorite just hours before he lost in embarrassing fashion, the MMA world has been sent into a frenzy. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Can Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira SAVE the UFC’s Heavyweight Division? | Against the Cage

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:25:00 -0000

The heavyweight division has been cast once again into a state of uncertainty following the main event of UFC 321, which culminated in a brutal eye poke of Tom Aspinall by challenger Ciryl Gane — and resulted in a no-contest. As Aspinall’s health is to be determined, could Jon Jones and Alex Pereira be the fight to save the division? Jake Aryeh and Scott Fontana break it all down, and more, on this week’s episode of Against the Cage.

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Erin Blanchfield & Fatima Kline Dish on Fighting Side-by-Side as Friends at UFC 322

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Erin Blanchfield and Fatima Kline are ready to fight on the biggest UFC card of the year together at UFC 322, right in their backyard at Madison Square Garden. The two teammates spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana about how they became friends and training partners, each of their upcoming fights, and more.

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Will Ciryl Gane Drag Tom Aspinall to Deep Waters at UFC 321? | Against the Cage

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:55:00 -0000

Ciryl Gane faces a tall task in defeating UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall on Saturday night. Aspinall has never seen the 10th minute of a professional fight, and presents a very high competency in the grappling department, something that Gane has struggled with in his past two title challenges. But if the fight drags on, who will it benefit? Can Ciryl Gane survive Aspinall’s attacks early on, and take him into deep waters? Jake Aryeh and Scott Fontana break it all down on this week’s episode of Against the Cage.

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Against the Cage Trailer

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:26:00 -0000

Veteran combat sports journalists and die-hard MMA fans Scott Fontana and Erich Richter along with producer Jake Aryeh talk the biggest news in Mixed Martial Arts and exclusively interview some of the most notable athletes across UFC, boxing, and everything in between.

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Tom Aspinall Touts Hidden 'Advantage' of Break from the Octagon Ahead of UFC 321 | Against the Cage

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000

After 15 months away from the Octagon, Tom Aspinall is finally set to fulfill his dream of competing as the UFC heavyweight champion on October 25th. Aspinall spoke about the hidden 'advantage' he found from his time away from competition, how he plans to be active as champion, and more.

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Mackenzie Dern Breaks Down her UFC Championship Fight vs Virna Jandiroba | Against the Cage

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:31:00 -0000

UFC Strawweight Mackenzie Dern spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana about her upcoming UFC title fight with Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321. Dern spoke about her passion of jiu jitsu and how it has shaped her as a fighter, her ups and downs in her career that finally led her to challenge for gold, and more.

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Will UFC Kick Off 2026 with a BANG? Who Could Headline the First Paramount+ Card | Against The Cage

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:06:00 -0000

With UFC 323 finally announced as the last pay-per-view of 2025, we can finally start speculating which champions will reign in the Paramount+ era. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh take a look at the UFC’s roster of title-holders to see if the promotion can start 2026 with a bang on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Pereira vs Jones at Heavyweight MUST be Next After Massive UFC 320 Title Win

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:15:00 -0000

With an emphatic win over Magomed Ankalaev, Alex Pereira is calling for a heavyweight move — against Jon Jones at the White House. Is the timing right? Does a heavyweight move make sense? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down and more on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Does Magomed Ankalaev Simply Have Alex Pereira’s Number? UFC 320 Preview

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:45:00 -0000

As the rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira inches closer, we ask the question: Was Pereira’s last performance just an off night, or does Ankalaev have the style to consistently beat him? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break down UFC 320, the rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov, and more, on this episode of Against the Cage.

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Paul Hughes Previews Highly Anticipated Usman Nurmagomedov Rematch | Against The Cage

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:12:00 -0000

Paul Hughes spoke exclusively with The Post's Erich Richer ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov for the PFL Lightweight title this Friday.

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Magomed Ankalaev Explains Viral Alex Pereira Confrontation Ahead of UFC 320 | Against The Cage

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:24:00 -0000

Magomed Ankalaev spoke exclusively with The Post's Erich Richter ahead of his upcoming rematch against Alex Pereira at UFC 320 this weekend. The UFC light heavyweight champion spoke about the matchup, the pair's viral confrontation that put the MMA news cycle in a chokehold, and more.

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Ronda Rousey Training Footage: Is She Making a UFC Comeback? | Against The Cage

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:55:00 -0000

Ronda Rousey’s training footage and her revealing she’s “falling back in love” with the sport of MMA has left fans speculating if she’s gunning for one last hoorah in the Octagon. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break down all the latest with Ronda, preview this weekends card in Perth featuring Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes, and more on this episode of Against The Cage.

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‘I’m Gonna Hurt Him’: Merab Dvalishvili Doubles Down On Striking With Cory Sandhagen

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:30:00 -0000

Merab Dvalishvili joined 'Against The Cage' and doubled down on his comments that he would try to keep the fight on the feet against his upcoming opponent, Cory Sandhagen. The Bantamweight champion of the UFC spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana about his upcoming title fight at UFC 320.

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Cory Sandhagen Urges Merab Dvalishvili Not to Strike with Him: ‘Horrible Idea' | Against The Cage

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:10:00 -0000

Cory Sandhagen spoke exclusively with The Post’s Scott Fontana ahead of his upcoming title fight against UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320. With one of the best analytical minds in the sport, Sandhagen broke down his matchup with the current 135-pound king, looked ahead at what he would like to do next should he become champion, and more on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Noche UFC: Can Dana White & TKO Expand the Concept to Other Cultures? | Against The Cage

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:23:00 -0000

UFC Noche 3 is in the books, and came with some festive Mexican-themed aesthetics and plenty of Latin American talent on display in San Antonio — not the originally planned Mexico locale. But it got Scott Fontana and Erich Richter thinking on this week’s Against the Cage: Could the “Noche” concept work when applied to other cultures?

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Future Champions? MMA’s BEST Prospects to Keep on Your Radar

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:25:00 -0000

This week it’s all about prospects. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh talk all about the top MMA talent that hasn’t (yet) broken into the top rankings. We also take a look back at UFC Paris coming off the heels of a win from Nassourdine Imavov, as well as looking forward to Noche UFC this weekend. Can a win from either Diego Lopes or Jean Silva warrant a title shot? We break it all down on this week’s episode of Against The Cage.

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Dana White's Contender Series: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | Against The Cage Ep 29

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:10:00 -0000

With no major MMA promotions putting on fights this past weekend (sorry, Dillon Danis), Dana White's Contender Series has been the only offering for nearly two weeks. Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter do a deep dive into the show: What makes it great, what leaves more to be desired, and how it affects the UFC itself on this week's episode of Against The Cage.

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UFC 322 Predictions: What fights will we see come to MSG? | Against The Cage Ep. 28

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:16:00 -0000

With Dana White revealing big news later tonight, it's time to get our last licks in as far as predictions go for Madison Square Garden in November before it may be too late. So, who will fight in the main event? Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev? Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje? We break it all down on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Dillon Danis reveals plan to get to UFC amid MMA return

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

After 6 years away from the cage, Dillon Danis is set to make his return to MMA this weekend at Misfits Boxing. As he gears up to fight for the promotion's inaugural MMA title, Danis spoke exclusively with The Post's Erich Richter. Danis talked his upcoming fight, his aspirations to fight in the UFC, and more.

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Is This The Khamzat Chimaev Era? Biggest Takeaways From UFC 319 | Against The Cage Ep. 27

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:59:00 -0000

With Khamzat Chimaev's dominant performance against Dricus Du Plessis on Saturday night, two back-to-back spinning elbow finishes in a row, and some gripes we need to get off our chests, there's a lot to unpack coming off the heels of UFC 319. We break it all down on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Will Dricus exploit holes in Khamzat's game? And the UFC Paramount deal questions left unanswered

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:40:00 -0000

With the UFC's massive broadcast deal news breaking this week, and the most anticipated fight of the year on Saturday night, we've got a lot to cover. What questions are left unanswered from what we know so far in the UFC's deal with Paramount+? With Khamzat's cardio and growth in his game up for question, are there clear holes for middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis to exploit? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break it all down on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Dricus Du Plessis sees 'much more' opportunities to finish Khamzat Chimaev than Sean Strickland

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000

With Dricus Du Plessis' fight against Khamzat Chimaev just over a week away, the South African champion sat down with The Post's Scott Fontana to talk more about his upcoming title defense. Du Plessis broke down why he believes there are "much more" opportunities to finish Chimaev than his former opponent, Sean Strickland, vowing to seek an end to the fight "from the first second to the last."

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UFC to Netflix still on the table? New MMA judging rules, & more | Against The Cage Ep. 25

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:16:00 -0000

As the new calendar year inches closer and closer, the UFC media rights saga has yet to come to a close. Our own Erich Richter provides the latest updates stemming from a TKO conference call this week, and Scott Fontana breaks down the latest developments in MMA judging criteria that were approved by the ABC on this episode of Against The Cage.

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The BEST matchups to make after UFC Abu Dhabi | Against The Cage Ep. 24

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:00:00 -0000

As Reinier De Ridder, Petr Yan, and Shara Bullet all come away with wins after UFC Abu Dhabi, we take a look at the best matchups to make. And while we’re at it, lets re-hash the 155 title picture as it looks to become more and more cluttered, and callouts and ducking claims fly left and right. We also take a look at the PFL finals and UFC fight night coming up this weekend, on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Thad Jean vows to be next PFL superstar alongside Ngannou & Dakota Ditcheva | Against The Cage

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:36:00 -0000

Thad Jean said that he wants to be the face of the PFL by the end of the year, and with a win over Logan Storely for the $500,000 tournament prize, he would be well on his way to achieving his goal. The rising star spoke exclusively to The Post's Erich Richter about his upcoming fight and his rise to stardom as a young, hungry contender.

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THE PROBLEM with Dana White’s UFC fight announcements | Against The Cage Ep. 23

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:20:00 -0000

After another slew of UFC fight announcements from Dana White on IG live, Erich Richter is fed up. We break down all the latest fights announced this week, sound off on the IG live nonsense, and recap Dustin Poirier's swan song sendoff over this past weekend on this episode of Against The Cage.

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UFC 318 Preview: Where does Dustin Poirier rank as an all-time lightweight? | Against The Cage Ep 22

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 21:33:00 -0000

With Dustin Poirier's final fight at UFC 318 against Max Holloway in his home state of Louisiana upon us, it's time to look back at his illustrious career. So, where does Poirier rank as an all-time lightweight? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break down UFC 318 and more on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Dustin Poirier 'proud' of career despite falling short of undisputed gold ahead of UFC 318 swan song

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Dustin Poirier is 'proud' of all he has accomplished going into his retirement fight at UFC 318 against Max Holloway. The UFC great spoke exclusively to The Post's Scott Fontana about his swan song event, looked back on his extensive career, and more.

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MMA 2025 Mid-Year Awards: Best Fights, Knockouts & Fighters So Far! | Against The Cage Ep. 21

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 22:19:00 -0000

With the first half of 2025 in the rearview mirror, it's time to reflect on the past 6 months and hand out some awards. Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter take a look back on the best fights, fighters, knockouts, and more from this year so far on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Joshua Van reacts to his fight of the year at UFC 317: 'I'm next in line' | Against The Cage

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Joshua Van may not have realized he was taking part in a frontrunner for fight of the year, but he delivered it nonetheless. The supremely entertaining flyweight talked exclusively with The Post about his fight on Saturday night, whether or not he's next in line for a title shot, and more.

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How Ilia Topuria, UFC 317 rekindled fans' fire with incredible event | Against The Cage Ep. 20

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 21:19:00 -0000

UFC 317 may not have held the lightweight title fight we all wanted, but it may have been exactly what fans needed. Ilia Topuria had yet another emphatic knockout over a legend (Jake is still coping), flyweight is red-hot again, and fans seem to have a rekindled fire after some failed promises this year. Jake Aryeh and Scott Fontana break it all down on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira: Does size matter in UFC 317 lightweight title fight?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:06:00 -0000

While Ilia Topuria is no stranger to taller opponents and the 155 division, having fought at lightweight once before, the former featherweight champion may still be outsized upon his move up in weight. So will Ilia's attributes carry over to 155? Or will Oliveira's physicality be too much?

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Ilia Topuria: I can do ‘whatever I want’ to Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 | Against The Cage

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Ilia Topuria says he is more than willing to go to the ground with Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, claiming he can do ‘whatever he wants’ to the former lightweight champion. Topuria spoke with The Post about his upcoming matchup with Oliveira for International Fight Week, his decision to move up to 155, as well as if he still would like to face Islam Makhachev in the future.

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This could be why the UFC hasn't announced Alex Pereira's next fight | Against The Cage Ep. 18

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:13:00 -0000

With Alex Pereira’s rematch with Magomed Ankalaev seemingly in limbo, and a high-stakes bout in the division taking place this weekend, we decided it was time to break down the state of the UFC light heavyweight division. So, will rule the UFC light heavyweight division next? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break it all down on this week's episode of "Against The Cage."

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Alexandre Pantoja reveals what Kai Kara-France said to him after last fight | Against The Cage

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

UFC Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja sat down with The Post to talk about his upcoming fight against Kai Kara-France at UFC 317. Pantoja talked about his time knowing Kara-France, which started during their season together on The Ultimate Fighter, how he has grown since their last fight, and more.

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Mike Perry calls for Conor McGregor fight, defends Jon Jones | Against The Cage Ep. 17

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:57:00 -0000

"Platinum" Mike Perry joined the show as he gears up for Dirty Boxing to make its return this weekend. The former UFC fighter and BKFC champion spoke about his itch to get back to fighting, including a bout with Conor McGregor he'd like to see happen, as well as defending his friend Jon Jones amid the controversy with Tom Aspinall.

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UFC 316 preview: Why hype is HIGH for challengers Sean O'Malley, Kayla Harrison | Against The Cage Ep. 16

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:04:00 -0000

With UFC 316 in the neck of our woods and all three of our hosts slated to attend, we did a deep dive into this weekend’s card taking place in Newark, New Jersey. Will Sean O’Malley’s life changes improve his performance in the octagon against Merab Dvalishvili? Is Julianna Peña being overlooked against Kayla Harrison? We break it all down on this episode of “Against The Cage.”

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Amanda Nunes reveals UFC return plans, predicts Kayla Harrison vs Julianna Peña | Against The Cage

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

In an exclusive interview with Amanda Nunes, she revealed she would fight the winner of Julianna Peña vs Kayla Harrison, no matter who came away with the belt on Saturday night at UFC 316. The GWOAT spoke about her time away from the octagon, why she's itching to get back in it, as well as her thoughts on the upcoming Bantamweight title fight.

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Merab Dvalishvili: Sean O’Malley ‘won’t have any excuse’ for losing at UFC 316 | Against The Cage

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:22:00 -0000

In an exclusive interview, Merab Dvalishvili previewed his upcoming fight with Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, saying the former champion "won't have any excuse" for losing this time around. The bantamweight champion also told Against The Cage about his ties to New Jersey, his training partner Patchy Mix's entrance into the UFC, as well as his friends Kayla Harrison and Alex Pereira.

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Kayla Harrison aims to ‘beat the s--t out of’ Julianna Peña at UFC 316 | Against The Cage

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 03:19:00 -0000

Kayla Harrison says her job is to “beat the s--t out of" Julianna Peña at UFC 316 this weekend. With the highly anticipated women’s bantamweight title fight just days away, Harrison spoke with Against The Cage in an exclusive interview on her upcoming matchup, her arrival in the UFC, and more.

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TOO MUCH UFC! Why less would be more in next TV deal | Against The Cage Ep. 15

Thu, 29 May 2025 21:08:00 -0000

The commotion about the UFC TV rights deal is back in full swing after ESPN's UFC library went AWOL recently, so what's a better time than now to write up a wish-list as to what we'd like to see? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter give their thoughts on what fans should hope for starting in 2026.

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Who's to blame for Jones vs Aspinall chaos? | Against The Cage Ep. 14

Thu, 22 May 2025 21:32:00 -0000

With Jon Jones' name being on the tip of everyone's tongue this week, given his latest Twitter storm, we decided to play along. As the Jones vs Aspinall fight continues to be in limbo, we break down who's to blame, the chaos in the UFC heavyweight division, and more.

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Makhachev vs. Topuria: Unpacking the UFC fight that’s not happening | Against The Cage Ep. 13

Thu, 15 May 2025 21:28:00 -0000

It looks like Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria’s fight was not meant to be, but that won’t stop us from unpacking it all the same. We’ve got a bone to pick with all the moving up in weight, the back-and-forths online, and all the claims of having cleared out their respective divisions. Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break down this week's big news, recap UFC 315, and more on this week’s episode of “Against The Cage.”

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Daniel Cormier reveals 'bad blood’ on TUF season with Chael Sonnen | Against The Cage

Tue, 13 May 2025 20:11:00 -0000

Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen dropped by the New York Post today to talk about their upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Despite being friends, “DC” revealed there’s still some bad blood to look forward to. The pair also talked about the latest and upcoming news in the UFC, their old friend Jon Jones, and more.

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UFC 315 has higher stakes than you might think | Against The Cage Ep. 12

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:00:00 -0000

The fate of more than just two champions will be decided on Saturday night after UFC 315 wraps up. With decisions to be made depending on this card for the men's lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, as well as women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili, there's a lot on the line Saturday night. Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break it all down on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Ian Garry is just one injury away from a UFC title fight | Against The Cage Ep. 11

Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:00 -0000

After his win over Carlos Prates at UFC Kansas City this past weekend, Ian Garry announced he would be the backup fighter of the upcoming welterweight title bout -- putting him just one injury or severe weight miss away from fighting for UFC gold. Scott Fontana and Jake Aryeh break down the fights this past weekend, preview the upcoming bouts in the UFC and PFL, and discuss who we'd like to see an MMA biopic made for on this week's episode of "Against The Cage."

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UFC Fans in PANIC Over International Fight Week, What Happens Next? | Against The Cage Ep. 10

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:04:00 -0000

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Fights that NEED to happen after UFC 314 | Against The Cage Ep. 9

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:22:00 -0000

With UFC 314 in the rear-view mirror, there are now just as many new questions as there were answered on Saturday night. Who should Alexander Volkanovski fight next? Which top contender will Paddy Pimblett look to face to gain a title shot? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter answer all these questions, and more, on this week's episode of Against The Cage

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Is Volkanovski's chin gone? Breaking down UFC 314 | Against The Cage Ep. 8

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0000

Alexander Volkanovski aims to take back his 145 belt at UFC 314 this weekend, but with two knockout losses in a row just behind him, it begs the question, can his chin still hold up? Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter talk the biggest fights in Miami in this UFC 314 preview, the biggest news in MMA this week, and more on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Bruce Buffer reveals it will be "10+ years" before he retires | Against The Cage

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Bruce Buffer isn't thinking about retirement any time soon, saying it will be at least 10 years before doing so. The voice of the UFC joined the Against The Cage podcast to talk his legendary career as the announcer of the promotion, big plans with the company's new partnership with Threads, and more.

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Here's why Sean O'Malley got another UFC title shot | Against The Cage Ep. 7

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0000

Sean O'Malley's recently announced title shot sent MMA fans into a tizzy, with O'Malley coming off a loss to Merab Dvalishvili in his last bout, and only having one title defense under his belt before that. Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter break down the newly announced UFC 316 card in New Jersey, Meta's new partnership with the promotion, and more.

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The UFC Betting Scandal explained | Against The Cage Ep. 6

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:25:00 -0000

This week the MMA world finally got an update in the James Krause UFC betting scandal. Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter dive deep into this story, Cain Velasquez’s sentencing this week, as well as what’s next for Sean Brady after his emphatic win against Leon Edwards on this week’s episode of Against The Cage.

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Jake & Logan Paul go IN on Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather | Against The Cage

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:18:00 -0000

Jake Paul & Logan Paul sit down with The Post's Erich Richter to discuss their new show, interacting with Conor McGregor at Donald Trump's inauguration, the possibility of a Floyd Mayweather fight for Jake, and more in this exclusive interview of Against The Cage.

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Leon Edwards claims he does NOT have staph ahead of Sean Brady fight | Against The Cage

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:13:00 -0000

Leon Edwards made rounds on social media yesterday as photos of him in training camp emerged, showing a suspicious mark on his skin that looked eerily like a staph infection. At media day today, Edwards dispelled rumors that this would affect him ahead of his bout with Sean Brady on Saturday night, claiming the photos were taken weeks ago. Erich Richter and Jake Aryeh talk about the fight night in London this weekend, the latest on the UFC’s media rights saga, and more on this week’s episode of Against The Cage.

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The UFC is 'absolutely furious' with ESPN after UFC 313 streaming issues | Against The Cage

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:09:00 -0000

UFC 313 could end up being the nail in the coffin for ESPN and the UFC. Sources familiar with the TKO Group brass and UFC tell The Post that they are “absolutely furious” with ESPN’s issues hosting Saturday night's PPV of UFC 313. Erich Richter and Jake Aryeh break down the UFC's upcoming streaming rights deal, what's next for Alex Pereira after losing his light heavyweight strap, and more.

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Is Magomed Ankalaev serious about striking with Alex Pereira at UFC 313? | Against The Cage Ep. 3

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:15:00 -0000

Magomed Ankalaev has finally gotten his shot against Alex Pereira ... during the holy month of Ramadan. The number one contender has taken the back seat fight after fight, and might be just 25 minutes of grappling away from finally realizing UFC gold -- but will he choose to appease the fans instead? Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter break down the Lightweight title bout on 'Against The Cage,' as well as the recent major news about TKO's new boxing league.

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Alex Pereira excited to show off his grappling vs Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 | Against The Cage

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Alex Pereira has taken the UFC by storm, racking up three title defenses in 2024, all by way of knockout. The prolific striker will now take on his toughest test when it comes to grappling, taking on the Dagestani Moagomed Ankalaev this weekend at UFC 313. The light heavyweight champion spoke with The Post's Scott Fontana about his excitement for the fight, his first experience seeing snow, and more.

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Is Gaethje vs. Fiziev BETTER than the Dan Hooker fight? | Against The Cage Ep. 2

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0000

As soon as Dan Hooker had to be removed from the co-main event of UFC 313, rumors started to swirl about who Justin Gaethje's new opponent could be. Rafael Fiziev immediately threw his name in the hat, and as we found out last night, he has gotten his wish. But could this fight be better? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break the situation down on this week's episode of Agant The Cage.

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‘I’d love to punch him in the face’: MVP weighs in on possible opponents | Against The Cage

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Michael 'Venom’ Page is coming off of an impressive performance against formerly undefeated middlweight Shara Magomedov, and is itching to get back into the octagon. The British native sat down to speak with The Post’s Erich Richter to talk about possible opponents at welterweight, his jam packed start to 2025, and more.

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Breaking down Sean Strickland and Coach Eric Nicksick's back-and-forth | Against The Cage

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:36:00 -0000

Sean Strickland suffered a defeat at the hands of former opponent Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312 this past weekend, but that wasn't the big news of the week concerning the American. Strickland's head coach Eric Nicksick appeared on The Ariel Helwani show to express his frustration at his fighter's performance on Saturday night in brutally honest fashion, prompting a response from Strickland. The Post's Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break down the two trading bards over the internet, Zhang Weili's emphatic win over Tatiana Suarez, and the newly announced PFL Tournament rosters.

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Jason Jackson previews newly announced 2025 PFL Tournament | Against The Cage

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:11:00 -0000

Who many consider to be Bellator's last true champion, Jason Jackson has just been announced in PFL's 2025 Welterweight World Tournament and joined The Post to reflect on the news. Jackson spoke about his upcoming tournament, his long wait for competition, and more.

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Producer of 'Dark Side of The Cage' explores the incredible stories of Nick Diaz, GSP, & more | Against The Cage

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000

'The Dark Side of The Cage' features stories of legendary names in mixed martial arts such as Kimbo Slice, Nick Diaz, Georges St. Pierre, and Ronda Rousey, pulling back the curtain into their professional and personal lives. Tim Healy, Executive Producer of the show, spoke with The Post exclusively about the new MMA docuseries.

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Arman Tsarukyan declares he's '100% invested' in MMA ahead of Islam Makhachev | Against The Cage

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Arman Tsarukyan set the record straight on speculations he may not be 100% invested in MMA ahead of his Lightweight title bout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. The #1 contender spoke about his upcoming matchup, the pair's previous meeting over 5 years ago, and more.

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Joaquin Buckley warns Colby of inevitable KO if he fights like he did vs Leon | Against The Cage

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Joaquin Buckley is set to be 4-0 in 2024, 6-0 at Welterweight, and according to him, next in line for a title shot should he beat Colby Covington in Tampa this weekend. The surging former 185er turned 170-pound fighter spoke exclusively with The Post about his upcoming fight, his past with Colby, and more.

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Deiveson Figueiredo reveals what Petr Yan whispered at UFC Macau face-off | Against The Cage

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:24:00 -0000

Deiveson Figueiredo is very likely just one more fight away from another UFC belt. The former 125-pound champ will take on former 135-pound champion Petr Yan in a huge legacy fight to determine who will be the next #1 contender at Bantamweight. Figueiredo spoke exclusively to The Post about his upcoming fight, the rest of the 135-pound division, and more.

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Tom Aspinall says Jon Jones is taking their back-and-forth "very personal" | Against The Cage

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:33:00 -0000

Tom Aspinall is likely not fighting this weekend at UFC 309, but he may as well be. The interim UFC Heavyweight Champ has his name in people's mouths just about as much as the pair in the main event. Aspinall spoke exclusively with The Post about the drama at heavyweight, his time in New York, as well as spreading awareness for autism.

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Charles Oliveira assures Michael Chandler fight is ON, previews Islam vs Arman | Against The Cage

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:25:00 -0000

Charles "Do Bronx" Oliveira assured The Post that his fight with Michael Chandler next weekend is NOT in jeopardy. The pair will face off in the world's most iconic arena, in a rematch that originally saw Oliveira win the lightweight throne. The two 155ers will compete once again with the same goal in mind: Gold.

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Jon Jones reacts to new custom fight kit, previews Stipe Miocic fight at UFC 309 | Against The Cage

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:20:00 -0000

Jon "Bones" Jones joined The Post's "Against the Cage" to talk about his upcoming fight with Stipe Miocic. The consensus GOAT of MMA talked the re-booking of the fight after his devastating injury, and what it would take to get him back in the cage one more time.

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Michael Chandler says he'll 'systematically break' Charles Oliveira down | Against The Cage

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000

While Michael Chandler is 0-3 in Madison Square Garden, he's more excited than ever to fight in the world's most iconic arena. The lightweight contender will try to recover a loss from Charles Oliveira on the very same night, saying he'll 'systematically break' him, cementing himself as the rightful next challenger at 155. The supremely entertaining Chandler spoke exclusively with The Post about his upcoming fight, the Conor McGregor fight's dissolution, and more.

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Max Holloway blasts Topuria's 'insane' trash talk ahead of UFC 308 | Against The Cage

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Max "Blessed" Holloway sat exclusively with The Post to discuss his upcoming fight with Ilia Topuria, the trash talk they have exchanged, and more ahead of his upcoming Featherweight title fight at UFC 308.

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Ilia Topuria promises to immediately point to the ground vs Max Holloway | Against The Cage

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:42:00 -0000

Facing the likely holder of the knockout of the year in Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria looks to knock his opponent out in the very same fashion. The UFC Featherweight champion spoke exclusively with The Post about his upcoming fight, the smack talk going on outside the cage, and more.

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Dricus Du Plessis urges Israel Adesanya to "pull out" of UFC 305

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:47:00 -0000

With the biggest grudge match of either of their careers approaching, Dricus Du Plessis is urging Israel Adesanya to pull out of their upcoming fight at UFC 305, with the newly crowned champion believing that his skillset will be too much for the former ruler of 185. Du Plessis talked exclusively with The Post about the upcoming fight, the heated rivalry, and more.

Read more about The Post's conversation with the UFC champ here:

https://nypost.com/2024/08/13/sports/dricus-du-plessis-no-longer-writing-off-ufc-305-challenger-israel-adesanyas-last-loss/

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