The mixed martial arts podcast and audioblog of UK-based MMA journalist Simon Head, featuring personal takes on the latest MMA news, fighter interviews, behind-the-scenes content and discussion with fellow media colleagues.
MMA journalist Simon Head grabs a word with press row colleague from Canada, Danny Austin, as they look back at the events of UFC on FOX in his home city of Calgary. Danny also reveals his other sporting beat, covering the CFL, and the pair look ahead to the big fights at the top of the upcoming UFC 227 card in Los Angeles.
Follow Simon on Twitter @simonhead, on Instagram @simonheadsport and check out his writing at simonheadsport.com. Full podcast details can be found at MMA365.com.
MMA journalist Simon Head chats to British UFC welterweight Danny Roberts after his victory over David Zawada at UFC Fight Night in Hamburg, Germany. The pair chat about Roberts' career, the difficulty of facing a last-minute opponent change and what inspires him to succeed inside the octagon.
Follow Simon on Twitter @simonhead, on Instagram @simonheadsport and check out his writing at simonheadsport.com. Full podcast details can be found at MMA365.com.
MMA journalist Simon Head records live from octagonside as Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier do battle for the UFC heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
MMA journalist Simon Head records live from octagonside at The Ultimate Fighter Finale as Israel Adesanya faced Brad Tavares in the main event at the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas.
Interviews from the UFC 194 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Featuring Urijah Faber, Gunnar Nelson, Max Holloway, Jeremy Stephens, Joe Lauzon and Demian Maia.
Check out the open workout media scrums ahead of UFC Vegas, featuring Sage Northcutt, Paige VanZant, Jim Miller, Aljamain Sterling, Michael Chiesa, Rose Namajunas and Cody Pfister.
I caught up with Georges St-Pierre during his training camp at the Roger Gracie Academy in London as he prepared for his title fight with Jake Shields at UFC 129.
Simon Head answers listener questions about two women's MMA divisions - one that exists (the 145lb featherweight class) and one that doesn't (the 125lb flyweight class).
Clipped from The Brit Pack MMA podcast.
UK-based MMA journalist Simon Head offers the theory that, following the events of UFC 210, the UFC's 205lb world title should be a vacant championship.
Originally recorded on The Brit Pack MMA podcast.
Retiring bantamweight Brad 'One Punch' Pickett talks to the assembled media at the post-fight press conference after his knockout loss to Marlon Vera at UFC Fight Night London.
Full video on MMAjunkie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftk7_BOMTq0
Main event star Jimi Manuwa reflects on his thumping one-punch knockout victory over Corey Anderson at UFC London.
Full video on MMAjunkie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=660XmUZ7cJ4
British prospect Tom Breese chats to Simon Head for MMAjunkie about his move back home to the UK, his move up from welterweight to middleweight and his bout with Oluwale Bamgbose at UFC Fight Night in London, England.
Full story: http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/with-the-pressure-off-reinvented-tom-breese-is-ready-to-thrive-at-ufc-fight-night-107
In one of his final pre-fight interviews before hanging up his gloves, British bantamweight Brad 'One Punch' Pickett chats to Simon Head for MMAjunkie ahead of his final career fight against Marlon Vera at UFC London.
Full story: http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/once-more-with-feeling-brad-pickett-not-retired-yet-but-plans-to-leave-on-high-note-at-ufc-fight-night-107
British light-heavyweight powerhouse Jimi 'Poster Boy' Manuwa chats to Simon Head for MMAjunkie ahead of his main event bout with Corey Anderson at UFC London.
Full story: http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/jimi-manuwa-wants-to-showcase-god-given-talent-against-corey-anderson-in-ufc-fight-night-107-main-event
Undefeated Welsh bantamweight Brett Johns chats to Simon Head for MMAjunkie ahead of his bout with Ian Entwistle at UFC Fight Night London.
Full story: http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/ufc-fight-night-107s-brett-johns-blacked-out-before-and-after-ufc-debut
Canadian MMA star Rory MacDonald chats to Simon Head at the Bellator 179 launch presser ahead of his main event bout with Brit Paul 'Semtex' Daley at Wembley Arena.
Bellator MMA athlete Derek 'Barbaric' Anderson chats to Simon Head about moving up from lightweight to welterweight to take on British star Michael 'Venom' Page at Bellator 179 in London.
UFC commentator and former Cage Warriors play-by-play man John Gooden shares some fond memories of his time calling Cage Warriors shows, including the time he took a knee from Conor McGregor.
Danish welterweight star and former Cage Warriors welterweight champion Nicolas Dalby chats to Simon Head before taking the microphone as the promotion's guest analyst at Cage Warriors 80 in London.
Welsh middleweight star Jack 'Hammer' Marshman catches up with Simon Head as he reflects on his successful Octagon debut at UFC Fight Night in Belfast, and discusses his options moving forward on the world stage.
Irish flyweight star Neil Seery chats to Simon Head after learning that his retirement bout with Ian McCall had fallen through due to his opponent falling ill on weigh-in day.
Following the news of Ian McCall's late withdrawal from UFC Belfast, Brad Pickett tells me his offer to step in was turned down by the UFC. He also chats about his upcoming bout with another retiring fighter - Urijah Faber.
Flyweight contender Ian 'Uncle Creepy' McCall talks with Simon Head about his return from injury and the succession of setbacks that left him on the shelf.
Simon Head handed Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson his selfie camera so the welterweight contender could send a message to the fans after his co-main event draw with champion Tyron Woodley at UFC 205 in New York.
Undefeated Russian lightweight star Khabib Nurmagomedov rails against the UFC's matchmaking policy ahead of his bout with Michael Johnson at UFC 205 in New York.
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman chats with reporters ahead of his bout with Yoel Romero at UFC 205 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
UFC middleweight champion of the world Michael 'The Count' Bisping chats to Simon Head ahead of his main event bout with Dan Henderson at UFC 204 in Manchester, England.
Rising British lightweight star Marc 'Bonecrusher' Diakiese chats with Simon Head ahead of his bout with Lucasz Sajewski at UFC 204 in Manchester, England.
German lightweight favourite 'Sergeant' Nick Hein chats with Simon Head at Ultimate Media Day ahead of his bout at UFC Fight Night in Hamburg, Germany.
Former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Lennox Lewis hails the skills of British welterweight MMA star Michael 'Venom' Page at Bellator London.
British welterweight superstar Michael 'Venom' Page chats to the press after his spectacular knockout of Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos at Bellator London.
Simon Head and John Morgan deliver their reaction to a dramatic night at The Forum in Inglewood, California, as Michael Bisping stunned Luke Rockhold to win the UFC middleweight title at UFC 199.
Simon Head goes backstage to chat with Michael 'The Count' Bisping after his knockout of Luke Rockhold saw him crowned the undisputed UFC middleweight champion of the world at UFC 199 in Los Angeles.
British middleweight contender Michael Bisping says he plans on stepping in on two weeks' notice and shocking the world by knocking out Luke Rockhold at UFC 199.
Defending UFC middleweight champion of the world Luke Rockhold says he'll make easy work of Michael Bisping in the main event of UFC 199 in Los Angeles.
Undisputed UFC bantamweight champion of the world Dominick Cruz chats to the press at the UFC 199 open workouts at the UFC Gym in Torrance, California.
Undisputed UFC flyweight champion of the world Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson chats to the media at the UFC 197 open workouts at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
MMA journalist Simon Head reports from Octagonside in Zagreb before the post-fight press conference and an airport chat with MMA Junkie photographer Per Haljestam before heading home.
It's the penultimate day at UFC Zagreb, as MMA journalists Simon Head and John Morgan recap weigh-in day from a very loud pub in the heart of Croatia's capital city.
It's media day in Zagreb as MMA journalist Simon Head chats to the two men in the main event, heavyweight contender Ben Rothwell and former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos.
Simon Head checks in on Day 1 of UFC fight week in Croatia as he catches up with his US colleagues John Morgan and Kenny Hathaway from MMA Junkie/USA Today to chat all things MMA, podcasting and their hopes for UFC Zagreb.
American Top Team coach and former world champion Mike Brown chats to Simon Head about his friend and teammate Brad 'One Punch' Pickett (pictured) about his win in London and his UFC future.
Simon Head chats to former UFC heavyweight champion of the world Junior dos Santos ahead of his bout with Ben Rothwell at UFC Fight Night in Zagreb, Croatia.
Simon Head chats to British UFC bantamweight Ian Entwistle, who explains how being rejected as a young aspiring footballer helped spur him on to success as a mixed martial artist.
Simon Head catches up with Dutch MMA superstar Alistair 'The Reem' Overeem to chat about his upcoming bout with teammate Andrei Arlovski at UFC Rotterdam, and also about the sad passing of Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff.
Simon Head catches up with former UFC EMEA chief and new Director of Brand and Commerce for IMMAF David Allen about his new position and the role IMMAF has to play in the growth of the sport around the world.
British UFC featherweight Mike Wilkinson chats to Simon Head about his loss to Makwan Amirkhani at UFC London and his hopes for a future fight in the Octagon soon.
British UFC star Ross 'The Real Deal' Pearson chats to Simon Head ahead of his bout with Abel Trujillo at UFC Fight Night in Brisbane, Australia on March 19
Simon Head chats with Irish MMA journalist Petesy Carroll after Conor McGregor was sensationally submitted by Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 196 in Las Vegas.
Simon Head chats with American journalist for Bleacher Report Jeremy Botter in the aftermath of Nate Diaz's submission victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 196.
Simon Head chats with fellow Brit and correspondent for The MMA Underground Jonathan Shrager about Nate Diaz's submission victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 196.
Simon Head chats to former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman during media day at UFC 196 about his upcoming rematch with Luke Rockhold and the potential for a bout with Britain's Michael Bisping further down the line.
UFC bantamweight champion of the world Dominick Cruz chats to Simon Head and colleagues at an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas
UFC women's strawweight champion of the world Joanna Jedrzejczyk chats to Simon Head and colleagues at an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 event in Las Vegas
UFC hall of famer and former light-heavyweight champion of the world Chuck 'The Iceman' Liddell chats to Simon Head and colleagues at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas
Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie 'The Answer' Edgar chats to Simon Head and colleagues at an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas
UFC middleweight champion of the world Luke Rockhold chats to Simon Head and colleagues at an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas
UFC flyweight champion Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson chats to Simon Head and colleagues during an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas.
UFC heavyweight contender chats to Simon Head and colleagues at an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas
UFC president Dana White chats to Simon Head and colleagues at an exclusive media scrum at the EA Sports UFC 2 launch party at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas
UFC featherweight champion of the world Conor McGregor chats to the press during a media scrum at the UFC 196 open workouts at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Senior VP and GM of UFC Fight Pass reflects on historic night at UFC London as he chats to Simon Head in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night at The O2 Arena
UFC's Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa James Elliott chats to Simon Head about UFC Fight Night London and looks ahead to the further expansion of UFC across the region.
Ahead of his return bout at UFC Fight Night London, British featherweight Mike Wilkinson reveals the torment of having to sit out almost 18 months injured.
Northern Ireland's Norman Parke tells Simon Head about how fatherhood has changed his fighting outlook ahead of his bout with Rustam Khabilov at UFC Fight Night London
UFC heavyweight contender 'Big' Ben Rothwell chats to MMA journalist Simon Head ahead of his co-main event bout with Josh Barnett at UFC on FOX in Newark, New Jersey.
Hard-hitting UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson chats to MMA journalist Simon Head ahead of his bout with Ryan Bader in the main event of UFC on FOX in Newark, New Jersey
UFC light-heavyweight contender Ryan 'Darth' Bader chats to MMA journalist Simon Head before his main event bout with Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson in New Jersey.
Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett chats to MMA journalist Simon Head ahead of his bout at UFC on FOX in New Jersey, and reveals his dream of fighting in England while accompanied by a very special (and loud) guest.
Born in Russia, resident of Ireland, 'The Russian Hammer' Artem Lobov chats to MMA journalist Simon Head ahead of his upcoming fight against Alex White at UFC Fight Night.
UFC star Sage Northcutt chats to MMA journalist Simon Head about his upcoming fight with Bryan Barbarena at UFC on FOX, his rapid rise to stardom and the possibility of him staying at welterweight.
Brazilian UFC lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos chats to MMA journalist Simon Head about his upcoming bout with Conor McGregor at UFC 196 and says he plans on punishing the Irishman for his trash talk.
New Jersey welterweight Mickey Gall chats to MMA journalist Simon Head about how he earned his big break in the UFC, his upcoming Octagon debut at UFC 196 and the carrot of a potential fight with CM Punk in the summer.
Former WWE superstar CM Punk chats to MMA journalist Simon Head and says he plans on leaving a lot of people disappointed after his UFC debut later this summer.
British UFC lightweight star chats to Simon Head ahead of his bout with Francisco Trinaldo at UFC Fight Night Boston to give his take on his upcoming contest, plus the return of teammate Dominick Cruz and the potential arrival in the lightweight division of featherweight champ Conor McGregor.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz talks to Simon Head at the UFC 194 Ultimate Media Day about his upcoming bout with TJ Dillashaw as he looks to reclaim the championship he never lost in the Octagon.
I take a look back at my year covering the UFC through some of the snippets and interviews in my audio library. Thanks to everyone who helped make it such an enjoyable year.
Former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit admits his bout with Robbie Lawler at UFC 195 could represent his final chance to capture undisputed UFC championship gold.
British welterweight prospect hopes to further his stock in the UFC with a third consecutive victory inside the Octagon when he faces Kamaru Usman in UFC on FOX in Orlando, Florida
Simon Head chats to MMA Junkie's John Morgan on his podcast The MMA Road Show to discuss Conor McGregor's stunning win at UFC 194 and the potential impact of his win in the UK. [Thanks to John for letting me clip out from his show]
Simon Head managed to grab a last-gasp interview with newly-crowned TUF champion Ryan Hall following The Ultimate Fighter Finale post-fight press conference.
MMA journalists Simon Head and John Morgan (MMA Junkie) reflect on a lively day at the MGM Grand as the UFC 194 Q&A with Holly Holm and UFC 194 Weigh-Ins took place in Las Vegas.
The Sun's Simon Head runs us through the fight card for UFC Fight Night in The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, as Rose Namajunas takes on Paige VanZant in the main event of the evening.
Jiu jitsu ace Ryan Hall was eliminated from The Ultimate Fighter at the quarter-final stage, but has handed a surprise last-minute reprieve after legal issues forced undefeated Brit Saul Rogers out of the Finale.
Simon Head catches up with fellow British MMA media member Chamatkar Sandhu to chat about the UFC triple-header event in Las Vegas, the growth of the UFC back home in the UK and the upcoming event in London.
During a rare break in proceedings, MMA journalists Simon Head and John Morgan (MMA Junkie) chat about the huge UFC fight week in Las Vegas and look ahead to what's in store at UFC 194 and beyond.
UFC veteran Joe Lauzon chats to Simon Head about his career, his fight with Evan Dunham, the changes in the sport and his take on fighters holding onto submissions too long.
Hawaiian featherweight contender Max Holloway chats to Simon Head about his bout with Jeremy Stephens and his quest for world championship gold in the UFC.
Icelandinc ace Gunnar Nelson chats to the press at Ultimate Media Day to discuss his fight with Demian Maia, the clash in jiu jitsu styles and also shares some insight on the bout between teammate Conor McGregor and Jose Aldo
Former WEC champion Urijah Faber chats to Simon Head about rejuvenating his status as a bantamweight title contender after 'taking himself out of the game' while former teammate TJ Dillashaw took over at the top of the division
UFC lightweight Cody Pfister talks to the assembled press after his UFC Vegas open workout session at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Audio courtesy of MMA Junkie.
UFC women's strawweight contender Rose Namajunas chats to the media after her open workout session at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Audio courtesy of MMA Junkie.
UFC #5-ranked bantamweight contender talks to the press about why he crashed the UFC Vegas open workouts and why he's the next big thing in the UFC's 135-pound division.
UFC lightweight contender Jim Miller chats to the press straight after completing his open workout session on the casino floor of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Earlier this year UFC president Dana White chatted to Simon Head about the Jose Aldo v Conor McGregor matchup - and predicted an explosive start to the biggest title fight in UFC history.
British UFC middleweight contender Michael 'The Count' Bisping chats to Simon Head about his upcoming bout with former Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi at UFC Fight Night London.
British UFC middleweight star Michael 'The Count' Bisping looks ahead to the two world title fights at the top of the card at UFC 194 and offers his predictions for both contests.
Simon Head chats with Canada's finest fight analyst, Fight Network's Robin Black, ahead of Jose Aldo v Conor McGregor and Chris Weidman v Luke Rockhold at UFC 194 in Las Vegas.
Simon Head chats to Northern Irish lightweight 'Stormin' Norman Parke, who talks about his crucial victory in Dublin and his upcoming fight with Rustam Khabilov at UFC London, and also gives his take on the big Jose Aldo v Conor McGregor fight at UFC 194
Irish strawweight contender Aisling Daly chats to Simon Head as she looks back on her emotional win at UFC Fight Night Dublin and looks ahead to a possible bout at UFC Fight Night London in February 2016.
UK-based MMA journalist Simon Head tries his hand at a spot of matchmaking as he puts together a potential fight card for UFC Fight Night London, set to take place at The O2 Arena on February 27, 2016.
Irish UFC lightweight star Joseph Duffy gives his first interview to Simon Head following his late withdrawal from his UFC Dublin main event bout with Dustin Poirier.
UFC Dublin main eventer Dustin Poirier speaks with Simon Head following the cancellation of his main event bout with Joseph Duffy due to the Irishman's mild concussion.
UFC heavyweight contender chats to Simon Head and fellow European media colleagues in an impromptu scrum at the UFC Dublin media day to chat about his current situation in the UFC's heavyweight division
Irish flyweight star Paddy Holohan chats to Simon Head at the UFC Dublin media day and talks about his pride to be Irish and to be headlining a UFC fight card in his home town.
Louis Smolka admits to Simon Head and his assembled media colleagues that he's still 'two to three years' away from being a genuine championship contender in the UFC flyweight division
Brazil-based Liverpudlian Darren Till is ready to announce himself on the world stage with the UFC - and tells Simon Head he's going to be the first Brit to win UFC championship gold
Northern Irish lightweight Stormin Norman Parke talks to Simon Head about his bout with Reza Madadi and how it's just businesss, despite the heated words between the two in the buildup.
Returning Swedish lightweight Reza Madadi talks to Simon Head about his return to the Octagon after a two-year absence - and his rivalry with opponent Norman Parke
English welterweight powerhouse Tom Breese chats to Simon Head at the UFC Dublin media day about his bout with Cathal Pendred and his preparations for the fight.
Scottish featherweight and former Commonwealth Games judo medallist Robert 'The Hammer' Whiteford chats to Simon Head at the UFC Dublin media day ahead of his bout against Darren Elkins.
Simon Head chats to South African middleweight Garreth 'Soldierboy' McLellan at the UFC Dublin media day to get his take on the growth of the sport in his country, and the possible arrival of the UFC in the months to come
Simon Head chats to Joanne Calderwood in Thailand as she begins her preparations for her bout with Paige VanZant at UFC Fight Night Las Vegas in December.
Simon Head catches up with Dan Hardy in Rio following his successful trip from London to Rio as part of the Great Britain team in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Simon Head interviews the UFC's new VP and GM of Europe, Middle East and Africa James Elliott as the UFC prepares for a big year of expansion across the region in 2016.
Simon Head chats with British UFC star Jimi 'Posterboy' Manuwa ahead of his pivotal light-heavyweight clash with number-one contender Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson at UFC 191 on September 5.
British UFC star Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy is all set for the biggest challenge of his athletic career as he prepares to embark on the first leg of the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race.
Scottish featherweight favourite Rob Whiteford chats with Simon Head at Ultimate Media Day ahead of his bout with Paul Redmond at UFC Fight Night Glasgow.
British welterweight prospect Leon 'Rocky' Edwards reflects on his eight-second knockout of Seth Baczynski in Poland and looks ahead to his bout at UFC Glasgow.
British welterweight prospect Tom Breese tells Simon Head he'd be very interested in a bout with Cathal Pendred at the UFC's upcoming Fight Night event in Dublin.
Simon Head chats with UFC vice president of international development Joe Carr, who explains the transitional stage the UFC's EMEA office currently finds itself in, and chats about the impact of Conor McGregor winning a UFC world title.
Simon Head tees up the big fights on a big night at the MGM Grand Garden as Conor McGregor takes on Chad Mendes for interim UFC featherweight gold in Las Vegas at UFC 189.
UFC reporter Simon Head looks back at a remarkable day at the UFC 189 weigh-ins at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas as Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes faced off ahead of their bout on Saturday night.
Simon Head catches up with press row compadre John Morgan from MMAjunkie/USA Today to recap a crazy UFC 189 weigh-in event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
UFC light-heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier chats to Simon Head about Ben Rothwell's interview with Jon Anik and offers his advice to fighters on how to make the most of their time on the mic.
Former WWE superstar CM Punk chats to Simon Head to give his take on Ben Rothwell's infamous post-fight interview and share his thoughts on self-promotion by fighters.
British bantamweight star Brad 'One Punch' Pickett chats to Simon Head ahead of his bout with Thomas Almeida and says he's revelling in the role of underdog ahead of the contest at UFC 189.
Ahead of his UK homecoming bout against Thales Leites at UFC Fight Night in Glasgow I sat down with Michael Bisping for an extended interview to chat about his career, his continuing quest for the UFC middleweight title and his history of bizarre jobs before becoming an MMA star.
Simon Head and Rob Leigh present live reaction from cageside in Nottingham, England, as heavyweights Stefan Struve and Stipe Miocic go toe to toe in the main event.
Simon Head and Rob Leigh present live event reaction from cageside at London's iconic Wembley Arena as Andre Winner and Rob 'C4' Sinclair do battle in the night's main event.
BAMMA middleweight world champion Tom ‘Kong’ Watson chats to Simon Head after successfully defending his title against Jack Marshman at BAMMA 9 at the NIA in Birmingham.
UFC 138 guest fighter Rashad Evans chats with Simon Head and Rob Leigh at the launch of the UFC Undisputed video game at the LG Arena in Birmingham, England
UFC welterweight champion of the world Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre chats to Simon Head and Dan Ferdinand at the Roger Gracie Academy in London, England as he prepares for his bout with Jake Shields at UFC 129.