The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

Author: Chad Dundas and Ben Fowlkes Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s no shortage of opinions in mixed martial arts, but there’s a distinct difference between hot takes and informed conversation built on years of watching fights from press row. That’s what you’ll find each week on The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast. Hosts Chad Dundas and Ben Fowlkes, both veteran journalists who have covered the sport for more than a decade, break down the latest news without the filter of corporate hype or predictable fanboy reactions. Their discussions feel like the post-event analysis you’d have with the most knowledgeable person you know-if that person also had a sharp sense of humor and a healthy skepticism for the industry’s usual narratives. This isn’t a scripted recap show; it’s an irreverent, meandering, and deeply insightful dialogue that covers everything from the UFC and Bellator to the broader landscape of combat sports. You’ll hear them debate fight outcomes, analyze promotional politics, and question the week’s biggest stories with a perspective that only comes from having seen it all before. The chemistry between Dundas and Fowlkes turns each episode into a compelling conversation, making this podcast a staple for fans who prefer substance over shouting. It’s the kind of listen that doesn’t just tell you what happened, but makes you think about why it matters.
Episodes
Episode 666: Charles Oliveira is the new king of Rio! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:21
Chucky Olives pretty much wore Mateusz Gamrot around like a button during their main event fight at last weekend’s UFC Fight Night in Rio de Janeiro. It didn’t feel like there was a single second where Gamrot was winning…
Episode 665: Chama lives! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:30
Well, that was just disrespectful. Alex Pereira went out there at UFC 320 on Saturday with absolutely no regard whatsoever for Magomed Ankalaev. Bullied him. Dropped him. Pounded him out. Then did the “look at you now” h…
Episode 664: UFC 320 preview + Wanderlei gets KTFOed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:17
The PPV era is (maybe!) winding down, and on Saturday, we’ll all celebrate by (maybe!) shelling out our hard-earned dollars to watch UFC 320, where Magomed Ankalaev will defend his light heavyweight title in a rematch ag…
Episode 662: Is boxing Dana White’s idea of a cushy retirement gig? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:52
You know how, after they retire, some older guys go out and get, like, part-time jobs at the United Way or Ace Hardware or some shit? Not necessarily because they need the money — they just need to keep themselves busy,…
Episode 661: Remember UFC: Noche? Neither does the UFC, apparently [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:59
Remember last year, when for about six months the UFC tried to pretend like UFC: Noche was a big deal — mostly because Dana White had to prove to the (almost entirely nonexistent) haters that he could pull off a fighting…
Episode 660: Who the Hell Is Nassourdine Imavov? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:53
Honestly, Nassourdine Imavov is pretty legit. He’s 16-4 (1) overall, riding a three-fight win streak and heads into Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event against Caio Borralho fresh off a February victory over Israel Ade…
Episode 659: Raja Jackson goes nuts at pro wrestling show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:51
So, Quinton Jackson’s son went on a crazy, uh, rampage at an independent pro wrestling event over the weekend. Raja Jackson — a person we’d barely ever heard of before — got into a backstage beef with a wrestler named Sy…
Episode 658: Khamzat smesh? Or Khamzat smush? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:23
He done did it. Khamzat Chimaev basically pitched a perfect game against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319, making it look EASY en route to one of the more lopsided decision wins you will ever witness in a championship fight.…