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 636: Alex Pereira faces the worst kind of fight at UFC 313 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:12
What’s the worst kind of fight? A tough-ass matchup against an opponent nobody cares about. That’s exactly what Pereira has on his hands against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 on Saturday, so much so that everybody involved…
Episode 634: What now, Jon Jones? WHAT NOW?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:07
Would somebody please get this goddamn Jon Jones a hobby already? You can just about set your watch to this shit. Give Jones a fight, give him something to train for, some structure, some direction in his life, and it se…
Episode 633: Sean Strickland turns into a pumpkin at UFC 312 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:10
UFC 312 seemed to signal a community-wide awakening on Sean Strickland. After watching him go out with a whimper against Dricus Du Plessis (again!) it felt like everybody had kind of had enough of his bullshit. Sure, the…
Episode 632: The UFC 312 rematch one man wanted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:18
Sure, Dricus du Plessis’ middleweight championship win over Sean Strickland back at UFC 297 was a close one. Split decision. Could’ve gone either way, maybe. But, be honest, were any of us really sitting around trying to…
CME Patreon Live Chat for 1/29/25 [For Free!] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:49
Since we missed the Proper yesterday, we feel obligated to offer up today's episode of the Patreon Live Chat for free. We hope this satisfies your bloodlust for unfettered discourse on the wild, weird and occasionally wo…
Episode 631: Champs do champ shit at UFC 311 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:28
Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili both retained their titles on Saturday at UFC 311. In truth, Merab stole the show in the co-main event, finally emerging with the unanimous decision win over Umar Nurmagomedov after…
Episode 630: Islam + Umar big favorites at UFC 311 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:48
Oddsmakers really like Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov to win their respective title fights this weekend at UFC 311. Maybe that’s understandable since, along with ya bois Khabib and Usman, the former students of Ab…
Episode 629: UFC 2025 predictions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:32
Does Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall happen? Can Alex Peieria continue his run? What will the new UFC broadcast deal look like? Does Conor McGregor do anything MMA related, and do we care? These are the questions we wrestle w…
It's the 2024 CMEeeeees! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:53
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