Tapout MMA Talk

Breaking down everything from around the MMA world every Thursday at 10 AM! anchors: @podolskydanny and Dave DaCosta Podcast link:

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Not only was UFC Seattle one of the best cards of the year, it also was an all-time card for creating meme templates!

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Looked up at the TV at the bar only to see UFC veteran Markus Perez fighting in Pillow fighting championship.

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of TMT is live now!

We discuss the long term impacts of fights and difficulties with finding purpose after retiring following the arrest of Anthony Smith.

Plus: we preview and offer best bets for UFC Serbia.

Full show:

https://t.co/JQ69623LNr

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

@blackqwueen @arielhelwani Yeah but did in Bellator which is now PFL. By your logic you're only counting fighters since 2023.

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

@blackqwueen @arielhelwani Because Eddie Alvarez didn't exist

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of Tapout MMA Talk is live now!

Check out the full episode here:

https://t.co/ssvOK0AiB6

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

🚨FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Max Gimenis is out. Jovan Leka will now fight Alexander Poppeck at UFC Belgrade on August 1st. 265 pounds.

Poppeck typically fights at Light Heavyweight but will move up a division for his short notice UFC debut. He holds an MMA record of 21-5, 1 NC.

Leka is also making his debut, sporting a record of 13-2.

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

"The area went dead silent."

Andre Ewell, recalls his experience of being the cage when Jon Anik dropped the infamous line, "both these fighters have dealt with custody battles involving their children."

Ewell told me both and him Chris Gutierrez could hear Anik say it while fighting, as the two were fighting in an empty UFC APEX during COVID.

Ewell also stated he has no bad feelings towards Jon Anik and has maintained a good relationship with the broadcaster.

As of 2026, Andre is still not allowed to see his oldest son.

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

🚨FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨

Chris Padilla will fight Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Sacramento on August 22nd.

Padilla is 3-0-1 in the UFC and most recently fought to a draw with Marquel Mederos.

Haqparast is 10-5 in the UFC and most recently lossed to Quilland Salkilld.

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

*Bryce Mitchell has the consensus lowest IQ in the UFC.

Volkan Oezdemir:

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of Tapout MMA Talk is live now!

Danny Podolsky and Gabe Laden preview UFC Oklahoma: Dricus Du Plessis v Kamaru Usman and offer up some best bets for this weekend.

Full show:

https://t.co/xlS1m0i2LS

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of Tapout MMA Talk is live now!

We discuss:

- Can Conor McGregor complete the comeback against Max Holloway?

- What to expect from Gable Steveson is his debut?

- Damian Pinas: future champion?

Full show:

https://t.co/GEmVABUZnl

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

"The perception has changed a lot. A lot of people don't like him in Ireland anymore."

PFL Featherweight, UFC veteran, and Irish fighter Caolan Loughran talked to me about how a lot of Irish fans no longer like Conor McGregor in his home country.

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of Tapout MMA Talk is live now!

We discuss:

- Rafael Fiziev knocking out Manuel Torres

- Herb Dean facing scrutiny

- Can Abdul Rahkman-Yahkyaev become a champion?

- Asu Almabayev pulls off a suloev stretch

Full show:

https://t.co/GFLu9cTWG7

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of Tapout MMA Talk is live now!

We discuss:

- Dustin Poirier arrested at the airport

- New META UFC rankings

- Recap fight night: Kape v Horiguchi II

- Preview fight night: Fiziev v Torres

Full show:

https://t.co/1xGX6lnwEE

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Can we get Philadelphias Brandon Bohannon to make his UFC debut on short notice!? He’s more than ready for it!

[Cody Durden @Cody_Durden]

My opponent Ode Osbourne has officially went running, and pulled out of our fight for July 11th at UFC 329. Who wants to fight me in 19 days?

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Serghei Spivac and Sergey Spivak are tied at 9 in the UFC’s new META rankings:

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

Caught up with UFC vet Joshua Weems who makes his PFL debut this weekend!

We discussed:

- Being a big underdog against Khasan Magomedsharipov.

- Training under Alan Belcher.

- Resent towards the UFC who released him after one fight.

Full interview:

https://t.co/VTv61CED5x

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

Caught up with Daniil Donchenko who looks to remain undefeated in the UFC this weekend in Baku.

We discussed:

- His experiences in the TUF house.

- Representint Ukraine.

- Training with Rafael Fiziev at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand.

Full interview:

https://t.co/JZXsVg0JrK

[Danny Podolsky @PodolskyDanny]

UFC veteran Danny Chavez announced his retirement from MMA last week.

I caught up with Danny as he talks about his decision to lay down the the gloves and reflects on his illustrious career!

Full interview:

https://t.co/yR5bnredsr

[Tapout MMA Talk @TapoutMMATalk]

Our latest episode of Tapout MMA Talk is live now!

We break down Manel Kape and Kyojo Horiguchi’s rematch that is set to take place this weekend.

Plus: UFC Philly has announced a two-headed championship order!

Petr Yan out until 2027?

Full show:

https://t.co/fhwiDN8zX3