The 411 Ground and Pound MMA Podcast

Robert reviews the last UFC card of 2025 and the last UFC card of the ESPN era. Plus news of the week. 0:00 Intro 7:58 UFC on ESPN 73 review 45:08 New fight announcements 52:43 Topuria wants to box, Chimaev wants to move up 1:02:25 Plugs

Robert reviews UTC 323, the last PPV for the UFC for at least the next few years. That includes Petr Yan's upset of Merab Dvalishvili and the unfortunate ending to Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van. Plus a look ahead to UFC on ESPN 73, the last UFC on ESPN event. Also, of course, news of the week. 0:00 Intro 1:18 UFC 323 review 1:06:15 UFC on ESPN 73 preview 1:27:50 UFC finally releases first quarter schedule 1:35:25 TKO boxing hearing 1:41:44 Plugs

Robert previews the last UFC PPV, UFC 323 with Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van. Plus thoughts on the new UFC fight announcements and what it means for the promotion heading into the new year and with the new broadcast deal. 0:00 Intro 2:25 UFC 323 preview 37:49 Tom Aspinall update 41:06 UFC fight announcements and fallout 1:26:47 Khamzat out until after April 1:28:10 Plugs

Robert reviews the UFC's debut in Qatar with Arman Tsarukyan likely securing a title shot and Ian Machado Garry besting former champion Belal Muhammad. 0:00 Intro 2:40 UFC on ESPN+ 123 review 1:00:40 Quick boxing thoughts 1:06:22 UFC 2026 calendar still a mystery 1:13:15 Still no Herzog 1:17:45 Paul vs. Joshua confirmed 1:19:33 Woodley replaces Weidman vs. Silva 1:20:32 Chimaev out until April 1:23:03 Plugs #UFC #UFCQatar

Robert reviews UFC 322, with two somewhat underwhelming title fights but quite a few great finishes. Plus a look ahead to the UFC's debut in Qatar. 0:00 Intro 2:57 UFC 322 review 1:25:49 UFC on ESPN+ 123 preview 1:55:04 Jake Paul looking at Anthony Joshua 1:58:13 Plugs

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 122 then looks ahead to UFC 322 with two title fights. 0:00 Intro 2:49 UFC on ESPN+ 122 review 34:20 UFC 322 preview 1:12:30 Some betting scandal updates 1:37:22 BJ Penn arrested again 1:40:40 PFL moves to Vice TV, ditches tournaments 1:41:30 Plugs

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 121 including an allegedly fixed fight and previews UFC on ESPN 73. 0:00 Intro 4:38 UFC on ESPN+ 121 review 39:30 UFC on ESPN 73 preview 1:03:33 Paul vs. Davis in jeopardy 1:05:30 Plugs #UFC #UFCVegas110 #UFCVegas111

Robert reviews the disappointing UFC 321 then looks ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 121. 0:00 Intro 1:17 UFC 321 review 1:26:14 UFC on ESPN+ 121 preview 1:47:33 Plugs #UFC #UFC321 #UFCVegas110

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 120 with many, many officiating errors before previewing UFC 321 with two title fights. Plus news of the week. 0:00 Intro 2:14 UFC on ESPN+ 120 review 51:54 UFC 321 preview 1:13:38 Duke Rufus passed away 1:15:35 UFC 323 announced 1:20:18 CSAC likes Ali Act desecration 1:48:58 Silva vs. Weidman 3 on Paul and Davis card 1:50:15 Plugs #UFC #UFCVancouver #UFC321

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 119 headlined by Charles Oliveira getting back on the winning track, then looks ahead to Reiner de Ridder vs. Brendan Allen at UFC on ESPN+ 120. 0:00 Intro 4:42 UFC on ESPN+ 119 review 38:11 UFC on ESPN+ 120 preview 59:30 UFC White House stuff 1:05:18 Plugs #UFC #UFCRio #UFCVancouver

Robert reviews UFC 320 including Alex Pereira regaining the light heavyweight title, then previews UFC on ESPN+ 119 headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Mateusz Gamrot. 0:00 Intro 2:07 UFC 320 review 1:00:52 UFC on ESPN+ 119 preview 1:29:50 UFC Qatar takes shape 1:33:02 Plugs #UFC #UFC320 #UFCRio

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN+ 118 and previews UFC 320. 0:00 Intro 6:05 UFC on ESPN+ 118 review 34:35 UFC 320 preview 1:02:27 Gamrot steps in against Oliveira for Rio 1:03:48 Plugs #UFC #UFCPerth #UFC320

Robert previews UFC on ESPN+ 118 headlined by Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, and talks the MMA news of the week. 0:00 Intro 2:30 UFC on ESPN+ 118 preview 36:07 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis moves 37:20 Fiziev out, Oliveira needs new opponent 38:10 Anthony Hernandez out, Brendan Allen now fights Reiner de Ridder 39:25 BJ Penn arrested again 43:13 Plugs #UFC #UFCPerth

Robert reviews Noche UFC 3 and Bud Crawford beating Canelo Alvarez in the world of boxing. Plus thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the state of the world. 0:00 Intro 7:30 Noche UFC 3 review 44:39 Boxing roundup 1:21:30 Charlie Kirk stuff 2:51:25 Plugs #UFC #NocheUFC

Robert reviews UFC Paris and previews Noche UFC 3. 0:00 Intro 6:01 UFC on ESPN+ 116 review 48:25 Noche UFC 3 preview 1:20:03 Plugs

Robert previews the UFC's return to Paris with UFC on ESPN+ 116 and fight announcements like the main and co-main events for UFC 322 and UFC 321. 0:00 Intro 2:20 UFC on ESPN+ 116 preview 44:15 Fight announcements 58:54 Plugs #UFC #UFCParis

Robert reviews the UFC's return to Shanghai, China with UFC on ESPN+ 115 then thoughts on the news of the week. 0:00 Intro 2:10 UFC on ESPN+ 115 review 30:00 Frankie Edgar to BKFC 31:15 Bryan Battle cut after weight miss 32:15 Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis 36:22 Plugs

Robert reviews UFC 319 which saw a new middleweight champion be crowned plus back to back spinning elbow knockouts. Also a look ahead to UFC on ESPN+ 115 and thoughts on the new UFC broadcast deal and what it could mean for the future. 0:00 Intro 2:15 UFC 319 review 1:12:40 UFC on ESPN+ 115 preview 1:40:09 UFC to Paramount/CBS in 2026 2:24:12 Plugs #UFC #UFC319 #UFCShangHai

Robert looks at the fallout from UFC on ESPN 72 including some memorable knockouts, then looks ahead to UFC 319 with the middleweight title fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev. 0:00 Intro 2:40 UFC on ESPN 72 review 29:45 UFC 319 preview 1:03:57 UFC Rio gets fights 1:08:10 WWE to ESPN 1:23:25 Plugs #UFC #UFC319

Robert reviews UFC on ESPN 71 including Tatsuro Taira getting back on the winning side of things, previews UFC on ESPN 72 and gives more detailed thoughts on the Ali Revival Act. 0:00 Intro 3:40 UFC on ESPN 71 review 20:40 UFC on ESPN 72 preview 41:25 Ali/Ari Revival Act thoughts 1:03:43 Conor McGregor update 1:13:33 Martin Buday released 1:17:29 Plugs #UFC #UFCVegas108 #UFCVegas109