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 685: MVP fills out the card + UFC heads to Seattle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:35
Most Valuable Promotions announced eight more bouts on Tuesday to fully flesh out its undercard for Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on May 16 and … well, hello there, Junior dos Santos. Long time no see. Yeah, a couple of t…
Episode 684: MVP’s Netflix card is the best story in MMA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:42
Those little rascals at Most Valuable Promotions added another spectacle fight to their big, loud MMA show coming up on Netflix on May 16. Nate Diaz and Mike Perry are set to do the damn thing at the Intuit Dome in Los A…
Episode 683: White House card is UFC’s Gobbledy Gooker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:17
Months and months. The UFC spent months hyping the release of its White House event fight card. Back in July of last year, Dana White said it would be the “Sphere on steroids.” In December, the President of the United St…
Episode 682: Alex Pereira, what you doing, baby? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:26
Alex Pereira announced last week that he is vacating the UFC light heavyweight title. Why? Well, nobody has said for sure but … we’ve got some ideas. Ya boi Poatan isn’t just going to give up the strap for no reason. He…
Episode 681: Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano … in this economy?!? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:46
As is so typical in this sport, they’re going to give us the superfight. They’re just going to give it to us about 10 years too late. Such is the case with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, which will go down May 16 (yes, Ma…
Episode 680: Why is heavyweight? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:16
On the heels of last week’s stinker between Tallison Teixeira and Tai Tuivasa at UFC 325, this weekend brought us Rizvan Kuniev vs. Jailton Almeida and, wow, holy shit did it absolutely suck. Not to beat a dead horse her…
Episode 679: Volkanovski is just too good [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:32
They did it again, brother, but when it was over it sort of seemed like they probably didn’t need to go to the trouble. Once again, Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by hard-fought but clear-cut unanimous decisi…
CME Live Chat: UFC 324 reactions and whatnot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:04
Apologies for missing the Proper yesterday, friends. We’re back today with an episode of the Co-Main Event Podcast Patreon Live Chat, which we’re releasing for free to everybody. Seemed like a bad week to miss an episode…
Episode 678: Mike Goldberg voice: “Here … we … go!” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:49
It’s happening. The Paramount+ Era is upon us. What surprises are in store? We’ll find out on Saturday, as UFC 324 goes down, featuring the interim lightweight championship fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett…
Episode 677: Are we ready for Paddy Pimblett, UFC champion? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:18
Just about 10 days before UFC 324, and oddsmakers still see Paddy Pimblett as a bit more than a 2-to-1 favorite to win the interim lightweight title over Justin Gaethje. I mean, damn. Does that seem right to you guys? Ho…