Technical Knockout: Hardcore-Casual MMA Podcast
By Technical Knockout: Hardcore-Casual MMA Podcast
Technical Knockout: Hardcore-Casual MMA PodcastJul 19, 2023
UFC St. Louis Recap and Barboza vs Murphy Predictions
We break down the simultaneously exciting and disappointing UFC St. Louis card, and discuss a few fun matchups in a sloppy APEX card next week!
UFC 301 Recap and UFC St. Louis Predictions
We discuss the silently great UFC 301 card, and give our Predictions for Derrick Lewis vs Rodrigo Nascimento in St. Louis this weekend. Thanks for watching!
UFC 301 Predictions and Picks
We discuss the flyweight title fight between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg. A pretty interesting card when you take a closer look!
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Sleeper Card? UFC Fight Night Nicolau vs Perez Predictions & Picks
We discuss the sneakily interesting UFC fight night this weekend, featuring a fun 5 round flyweight scrap between Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez. Thanks for watching!
UFC 300 Recap and Review
Breaking down what was arguably the best UFC Card of all time, UFC 300. We discuss Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill, Max Holloway’s insane performance vs Max Holloway, Zhang Weili vs Yan Xionan, and plenty more!! Thanks for watching!
UFC 300 Predictions and Picks ft. BloodsportMMA
Breaking down the VERY Stacked PPV card UFC 300! Featuring Jamahal Hill vs Alex Pereira, Zhang Weili vs Yan Xionan, Justin Gaethje vs Max Holloway, and so many more amazing matchups! We break down the whole card, agree on some fights and disagree on others. Thanks for watching!
UFC Allen vs Curtis 2 Predictions and Picks
Breaking down the controversial and rather strange UFC Atlantic City, and then giving some picks for the upcoming Apex card featuring Chris Curtis and Brendan Allen. Thanks for Watching!
UFC Blanchfield vs Fiorot Predictions and Picks
We break down last weeks relatively interesting apex foray, and then discuss the upcoming UFC Atlantic City card featuring Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot. Banger fight at the top of a pretty sweet card! Thanks for watching.
Sean O'Malley is Legit! UFC 299 Recap and Tuivasa vs Tybura Predictions
We break down the awesome UFC 299 card, in which O'Malley dominated Chito Vera, and Dustin Poirier had a huge knockout win over Benoit St. Denis. We also preview the APEX Heavyweight slop we are served this upcoming Saturday. Thanks for watching!
UFC 299 Predictions & Picks: Changing of the Guard?
We break down the STACKED UFC 299 PPV, which seems to carry a theme - Will the old dogs stay on top? Or are we entering a new era of MMA? Featuring Sean O'Malley vs Chito Vera, Dustin Poirier vs Benoit St. Denis, Burns vs JDM, and more!
Moreno vs Royval Recap & Rozenstruik vs Gaziev Predictions
Breaking down what went down in Mexico City last week, and Predicting what's going to happen at the Apex this week with Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev. Thanks for watching!
Fight Lookback: Eddie Alvarez vs Justin Gaethje
We recap one of the best UFC fights of all time! The 2018 classic between Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje and Eddie "The Underground King" Alvarez! Thanks so much for watching!!
UFC Fight Night Moreno vs Royval 2 Predictions and Picks "Battle of the Brandons"!
Breaking down the interesting Fight night in Mexico City featuring a ton of local talent, and the awesome flyweight main event between Brandon Royval and Brandon Moreno! Thanks for Watching!
UFC 298 Recap & Review - "The New Featherweight King"
Breaking down the awesome UFC 298 PPV this last weekend, including a charging of the guard moment between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski. Thanks for watching!
UFC 298 Picks ft BloodSportMMA : End of "The Great Reign"?
We break down the first truly stacked card of the year, UFC 298. Joining us this episode is the one and only BloodSportMMA, an incredibly devoted and educated MMA content creator from Switzerland. We break down Ilia Topuria's chances vs The Great Alexander Volkanovski, and the other great fights from the card. Thanks for watching!
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer Recap & Review
We enjoy a big bowl of crow as we recap the event from last Saturday, featuring a classic veteran performance in Jack Hermansson vs the prospect Joe Pyfer. Thanks for watching!
UFC Imavov vs Dolidze Recap & Review
We break down last weekend's fight night, featuring a sloppy middleweight affair between Roman Dolidze & Nassourdine Imavov. Yum!
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer Predictions & Picks
Blessed are we to receive 3 Middleweight main events to start off 2024. Join us as we break down Jack Hermansson vs Joe Pyfer, and the middleweight stacked main card that has no promises to deliver. Thank you for watching!
UFC Fight Night Dolidze vs Imavov Predictions & Picks
Breaking down the 2nd UFC Apex card of the year (blessed are we) featuring Roman Dolidze vs Nassourdine Imavov. This card has some exciting matchups, and a couple that are almost guaranteed to deliver. Thanks for Watching!
Technical Breakdown: UFC 297 Recap
Summary
In this episode of Tactical Knockout, the hosts recap UFC 297 and discuss the main event between Sean Strickland and DDP. They analyze the close decision and share their thoughts on the fighters' performances. The hosts also discuss possible matchups for the new middleweight champion, Raquel Pennington's redemption arc, and the mixed results of Canadian fighters on the card. They highlight impressive performances on the preliminary card and discuss Jasmine Jasudavicius' dominant win over Priscila Cachoeira. The episode concludes with a preview of the next card and the hosts' final thoughts.
Takeaways
The main event between Sean Strickland and Drakkar Klose was a close fight, with a contentious decision. Both fighters had their moments, but the hosts felt that Drakkar Klose deserved the victory.
Raquel Pennington's win in the co-main event showcased her redemption arc and solidified her position as a top contender in the women's bantamweight division.
The preliminary card featured several impressive performances, including Chris Curtis' win over Marc-Andre Barriault and Julian Robertson's dominant victory over Pollyana Viana.
Canadian fighters had mixed results on the card, with the female fighters performing well and the male fighters struggling.
Jasmine Jasudavicius' dominant win over Priscila Cachoeira was a standout performance on the card.
Jimmy Flick's submission victory and Malcolm Gordon's retirement were notable moments on the preliminary card.
The hosts previewed the upcoming card and expressed their excitement for future matchups.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Main Event Recap
07:09 Possible Matchups for the New Middleweight Champion
10:15 Raquel Pennington's Redemption Arc
16:16 Impressive Performances on the Preliminary Card
25:00 Canadian Fighters' Mixed Results
26:22 Jasmine Jasudavicius Dominates Priscila Cachoeira
28:19 Jimmy Flick's Submission Victory and Malcolm Gordon's Retirement
30:14 Conclusion and Preview of the Next Card
UFC 297 Predictions and Picks
We break down the first PPV of 2024, UFC 297! Featuring 2 title fights: Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis, and Mayra Bueno Silva vs Raquel Pennington. Thanks for watching!
UFC Fight Night Ankalaev vs Walker Recap and Review
We recap the fun, finish-filled fight night that featured Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker, and Jim Miller vs Gabriel Benitez. Thanks for watching!
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Ankalaev Predictions and Picks
We break down the sneakily stacked UFC card to start 2024, featuring the very weird main event: Johnny Walker vs Magomed Ankalaev. Thanks for watching!
TKO News January 2024: Mcgregor's Return, Ngannou vs Joshua, and more!
Discussing some recent news and headlines in the MMA sphere, we cover the underwhelming return of Conor Mcgregor, Francis Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua, UFC 300, and a few other recent headlines that are shaping the current MMA landscape. Thanks for watching!
2023 TKO End of Year Awards
Summary
The hosts review the best fights, fighters, and moments of the year in various categories. They discuss the best fight, best women's fight, best pay-per-view, and best fight night of the year. They also highlight the fighter and female fighter of the year, as well as the knockout and submission of the year. Other categories include round of the year, comeback of the year, biggest beatdown, biggest blowout round, and prospect of the year. The TKO MMA Podcast presents their end-of-year awards for 2023, recognizing the top performers and moments in the world of mixed martial arts. The awards cover categories such as Prospects of the Year, Upset of the Year, Resurgence of the Year, Worst IQ, Worst Fight of the Year, Champion of the Year, Most Likely to Win a Title Next Year, Most Likely to Lose a Title Next Year, Best Losing Performance, Robbery of the Year, Best Prediction of the Year, and Dog of the Year.
Takeaways
The middleweight division has seen the emergence of several promising prospects, including Bo Nickle, Joe Pfeiffer, and Iqram Alaskarov.
Sean Strickland's victory over Israel Adesanya is considered the upset of the year, as he dominated the champion in a fight that was expected to go the other way.
Sean Strickland's resurgence in 2023, going from two losses to capturing the middleweight title, is recognized as the Phoenix award winner.
Cody Brundage's ill-advised guillotine attempts and questionable fight IQ earn him the Worst IQ award.
The Jalitan Almeida vs. Derrick Lewis fight is deemed the worst fight of the year due to its slow pace and lack of action.
Islam Makachev's victories over Alexander Volkanovski solidify his position as the Champion of the Year.
Aaron Blanchfield is predicted to be the most likely to win a title next year, particularly in the flyweight division.
Sean O'Malley and Sean Strickland are considered the most likely to lose their titles next year due to the competitive nature of their divisions.
Nicholas Dalby's performance against Gabrielle Bonfim is recognized as the best losing performance, as he showcased his veteran skills and finished strong.
Lucy Pudilova vs. Joselyn Edwards is deemed the robbery of the year, with many believing Pudilova should have won the fight.
The TKO MMA Podcast's accurate prediction of Nicholas Dalby's upset victory over Gabrielle Bonfim is recognized as the best prediction of the year.
Mike Breeden's comeback and finish against Anshul Jubilee, along with his dog-like performance, earn him the Dog of the Year award.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:56 Best Fight of the Year
05:10 Best Women's Fight of the Year
07:17 Best Pay-Per-View of the Year
10:31 Fight Night of the Year
13:46 Fighter of the Year
16:32 Female Fighter of the Year
18:49 Knockout of the Year
22:37 Submission of the Year
26:21 Round of the Year
28:43 Comeback of the Year
35:48 Biggest Beatdown of the Year
41:53 Biggest Blowout Round
45:13 Prospect of the Year
46:37 Prospects of the Year
51:14 Upset of the Year
52:28 Resurgence of the Year
54:53 Worst IQ
57:40 Worst Fight of the Year
01:01:55 Champion of the Year
01:03:42 Most Likely to Win a Title Next Year
01:05:33 Most Likely to Lose a Title Next Year
01:07:25 Best Losing Performance
01:08:24 Robbery of the Year
01:09:18 Best Prediction of the Year
01:10:18 Dog of the Year
UFC 296 Recap : Leon Edwards Reigns Supreme, Colby's Legacy at a Crossroads
In this episode, Huss and Jordan recap the recent MMA pay-per-view event and discuss the dominant performances of fighters such as Leon Edwards, Alexandre Pantoja, and Shavkat Rakhmonov. They also analyze the future prospects of Colby Covington and Tony Ferguson, as well as the potential of rising stars like Paddy Pimblett and Ariane Lipski. The conversation touches on the impact of knockouts in MMA and the excitement of finishes in the early prelims. The conversation covers Shamil's dominant performance, his future opponents, an overall assessment of the card, and the upcoming TKO End of Year Awards. Takeaways Leon Edwards and Alexandre Pantoja showcased their dominance in their respective fights, solidifying their positions in their divisions. Colby Covington and Tony Ferguson may need to consider their future in MMA after recent losses. Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ariane Lipski have shown significant improvement and potential for future success. The hosts reflect on the impact of knockouts in MMA and the excitement of finishes in the early prelims. Shamil's performance was impressive, showcasing his size, strength, and ability to wear down opponents. It would be exciting to see Shamil fight heavyweight grapplers like Speedbock or Almeida. The card had many exciting finishes and dominant performances from the champions. The TKO End of Year Awards will be discussed in the next episode, with categories that offer room for interesting discussions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Pay-Per-View 01:04 Leon Edwards Dominates Colby Covington 03:12 Colby Covington's Legacy and Future 04:34 Leon Edwards' Potential as a Champion 06:00 Colby Covington's Next Steps 07:09 Possible Fights for Leon Edwards 08:20 Deiveson Figueiredo Dominates Brandon Moreno 09:18 Alexandre Pantoja's Dominant Performance 10:14 Alexandre Pantoja's Skill Set and Future Fights 11:12 Shavkat Rakhmonov's Victory over Stephen Thompson 12:27 Shavkat Rakhmonov's Potential as a Champion 16:16 Paddy Pimblett's Victory over Tony Ferguson 17:17 Tony Ferguson's Future in MMA 19:09 Cody Garbrandt's Knockout Victory 20:07 Irene Aldana's Impressive Performance 23:02 Reflection on Knockouts in MMA 25:24 Alonzo Menifield's Victory over Dustin Jacoby 27:49 Ariane Lipski's Submission Win over Casey O'Neill 32:02 Cody Garbrandt's Knockout Victory 35:15 Ariane Lipski's Resurgence in the Flyweight Division 36:07 Finishes in the Early Prelims 36:36 Shamil's Dominant Performance 37:22 Shamil's Future Opponents 37:50 Overall Assessment of the Card 38:36 Upcoming TKO End of Year Awards
UFC 296 Predictions and Picks
In this episode of Technical Knockout, the hosts recap the fights from last week, including the main event between Song and Gutierrez.
They discuss Anthony Smith's performance and his future in the sport. They also preview the upcoming UFC 296 card, with a focus on the welterweight title fight between Colby Covington and Leon Edwards.
The hosts share their predictions for the fight and discuss the potential outcomes. They also highlight the flyweight matchup between Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval.
UFC Fight Night: Song vs Gutierrez Predictions and Picks
We discuss the awesome UFC Austin card that went down last week, and break down some interesting fights from this upcoming weekends event.
In The Corner - Connor Matthews Interview
Tune in to our first interview with a UFC fighter, Featherweight Connor Matthews. Video and audio available (Technical difficulties in a couple parts, 5 mins and ~28 mins, sorry)
UFC 295 Recap and Allen vs Craig Predictions
We discuss the awesome UFC 295 card from last weekend, and break down a few fights from the upcoming Apex card featuring Paul Craig and Brendon Allen.
UFC 295 Predictions and Picks
We talk about last week's fights in Sao Paulo, and then break down the stacked UFC 295 card that features 2 title fights with absolute madmen in them.
Odie Delaney Interview - Fighting for More than Glory
We go in depth with ONE Heavyweight and NCAA Division I All American Odie Delaney on this episode. We talk about his upbringing with martial arts, the importance of mental health awareness and healthcare/fighter's rights.
UFC Fight Night Almeida vs Lewis Predictions and Picks ft. Odie Delaney
Breaking down the Sao Paulo UFC card featuring a dynamic heavyweight clash between Jailton Almeida and Derrick Lewis. We are joined by Odie Delaney, an undefeated pro MMA fighter who's most recently fought in ONE championship. Check out our interview with him as well!
UFC 294 Recap: A Kick to the Balls and A Kick to the Head
Recapping UFC 294, a card that gave us a few good finishes, a great headliner & co-main, and a bunch of tomfoolery from the doctors & refs.
UFC 294 Predictions and Picks
Recapping Yusuff vs Barboza and breaking down the stacked UFC 294 card including the championship rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski & a whole lotta other great fights. Thanks for 100 subscribers! Love you all TKO nation.
Dawson vs Green Recap, Yusuff vs Barboza Preview & Recent MMA Landscape
Got a long one for you folks today. We discuss Dawson vs Green, break down Yusuff vs Barboza, and chat about the changes made to UFC 294 as well as other current events in MMA. Thanks for listening!
UFC FN Dawson vs Green Predictions and Picks
Breaking down the silently stacked UFC card this weekend, featuring a ton of action fighters in what quietly promises to be a banger.
Holding The Throne - Breaking Down the UFC Championship Landscape
On this episode we discuss upcoming title fights and break down who we think has the best chance of overthrowing the champions in their respective divisions. Who's going to hold the throne in a years time?
Fiziev vs Gamrot Recap and Review
Discussing the overall exciting card that ended with an anticlimactic finish. We talk about where each fighter can go from here, and some of our favorite (and least favorite) moments from the card.
UFC Fiziev vs Gamrot Predictions and Noches UFC Recap
Discussing the exciting and controversial UFC Noche as well as breaking down the upcoming stacked fight night featuring lightweight contenders Rafael Fiziev and Mateusz Gamrot.
UFC Noche Grasso vs Shevchenko Predictions and Picks
Breaking down the shocking UFC 293 Main event as well as discussing the upcoming women's flyweight title fight. Let's get it!
UFC 293 Predictions and Picks
Recapping Gane vs Spivak, and breaking down Adesanya vs Strickland.
UFC Gane vs Spivak and Holloway-Zombie Recap
Discussing the aftermath of the Singapore fight, Holloway-Zombie, then talking about the marquee heavyweight fight in Paris, Ciryl Gane vs Sergei Spivak. Let's get this bread!
UFC Holloway vs Zombie & 292 Recap
Recapping an awesome UFC 292, and discussing the silently stacked card in Singapore! A lot of great fights on this one.
UFC 292 Predictions And Picks
Breaking down the very stacked and action packed PPV this weekend, including Aljamain Sterling vs Sean O'Malley!
UFC Luque vs Dos Anjos Predictions and Picks
Breaking down another sleeper UFC card that has some great betting value if you know where to look for it. Listen in and get this money.
UFC Sandhagen vs Font Predictions and Picks
Recapping UFC 291 and breaking down a sleeper fight night with Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font at the top of the bill.
UFC 291 Predictions and Picks
Breaking down the stacked UFC 291 PPV, including Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje and Jan Blachowicz vs Alex Pereira. We also recap Aspinall vs Tybura and talk the undercard of the PPV.
UFC Fight Night London: Aspinall vs Tybura Predictions & Picks
Recapping Holm vs Bueno Silva and discussing the return of Liverpool's Tom Aspinall as he faces Polish contender Marcin Tybura.
UFC 290 Recap and Holly Holm vs Bueno Silva
Recapping the card of the year, UFC 290. We also touch on Holm vs Bueno Silva and a few good fights from that card. Tune in!!