Conor McGregor Return Confirmed for July — UFC Seattle Adesanya vs Pyfer Preview
The Conor McGregor return is officially set for July 11 at International Fight Week. The Ringside Report MMA crew breaks down why Holloway would destroy him, previews Adesanya vs Pyfer in Seattle where the hosts split on the main event, and locks in parlay picks for Saturday’s card.
UFC Freedom 250 Exposes the UFC’s Broken Promise Machine
The UFC promised us the greatest card in history for the White House event. Six or seven title fights. Jon Jones. Conor McGregor. Francis Ngannou. What we actually received was UFC Freedom 250 — a card with Topuria vs Gaethje and Pereira vs Gane, but no superstars, no superfights, and the quiet confirmation that Jon Jones will never fight in the UFC again. This week, Jones fired back at Dana White on Twitter revealing he was actively negotiating and received stem cell treatment. Ronda Rousey went scorched earth on the streaming model. And the Conor Benn Zufa Boxing payday exposed how dramatically the UFC undervalues its own fighters. Dave Simon calls it what it is: over-promising and under-delivering.
UFC White House Title Fights: Can Dana White Really Stack 8 Championships on One Card?
Dana White says eight title fights at the White House on June 14th. After UFC 325 delivered a forgettable Volkanovski-Lopes rematch, the real story is what the UFC is building for this summer. Dave Simon went division by division and made a startling discovery: not a single UFC champion has a scheduled fight beyond March 2026. Pereira, Makhachev, Topuria, Chimaev — they’re all being held back. Jon Jones needs hip surgery, effectively killing the heavyweight title fight. The pay-per-view model is dead, and Paramount wants one Super Bowl-style mega event. Plus full Apex predictions, AJ’s upset specials after hitting a six-fight parlay.
UFC 2025 Year in Review: Fighter of the Year Debate, Alex Pereira’s Redemption, and 2026’s Troubling Start
The UFC 2025 year in review proved one thing: this sport has never been deeper. Alex Pereira lost to Ankalaev, looked finished at 38, then knocked him out cold in 80 seconds to reclaim the light heavyweight throne. Islam Makhachev went to welterweight and dominated Jack Della Maddalena for his second belt. Joshua Van went 4-0 and captured flyweight gold at just 24. Valentina Shevchenko continues crushing opponents at 37. Dave Simon, AJ D’Alesio, and Fred Garcia break down who truly deserves Fighter of the Year honors—and why the early 2026 schedule filled with BMF title fights and interim belts already has fans concerned.
Is MERAB the Fighter of 2025?! UFC Vancouver Predictions + Pereira’s Next Fight Revealed | Betting Picks
Dave Simon, AJ D’Alesio, and Fred Garcia broke down this weekend’s UFC Vancouver Fight Night, but not before addressing some major MMA news from the past few weeks—including Alex Pereira’s stunning knockout of Magomed Ankalaev and the continued dominance of bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili. The Ringside Report MMA trio delivered their predictions and betting picks […]
Beyond The Main Event: Is Merab Dvalishvili The True P4P King at UFC 320?
In a sport where narratives are built around knockout power and main event clashes, sometimes the most compelling story unfolds just below the surface. At UFC 320, while the world watches the high-stakes light heavyweight title rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira, the co-main event features a man who might be on the cusp of true greatness.
Merab Dvalishvili has already cleaned out a murderers’ row of contenders in the bantamweight division, a feat his championship-level resume proves. Yet, in the latest episode of Ringside Report MMA, hosts Dave Simon and Fred Garcia posed a question that will ignite debate among every fight fan: Could “The Machine” already be the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet?
Our hosts didn’t pull any punches, offering a breakdown that goes beyond the numbers to get to the heart of what makes Dvalishvili so special. From his relentless cardio and suffocating pressure to his strategic evolution as a mixed martial artist, the case for Merab is more than compelling—it’s undeniable.
Read on as we delve into the full, no-holds-barred analysis from the Ringside Report MMA crew. They break down not only the Dvalishvili vs. Sandhagen co-main, but also the main event and the rest of the UFC 320 card, including their official parlay picks for your betting slips.
UFC 320 & UFC Perth: Ringside Report MMA Betting Picks & Predictions
Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio of Ringside Report MMA dive deep into the world of combat sports. Get their expert UFC betting picks, fight-by-fight analysis for UFC Perth, and an in-depth look at the main event of UFC 320, including bold Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira predictions.
From Stripped Champs to Packed Arenas The UFC 315 Aftermath
Islam Makhachev stripped! UFC 315 shook up two divisions as Jack Della Maddalena took gold in Montreal, and Ilia Topuria vs Charles Oliveira was booked for UFC 317’s vacant lightweight title. The Ringside Report MMA crew break down all the controversies, ticket drama, and fan reactions from an insane week in MMA. If you’re a fight fan who loves real talk and inside stories, this episode is a can’t-miss—watch the replay or catch the podcast!
UFC 313 Breakdown: Ankalaev’s Upset, Gaethje’s Redemption & More
UFC 313 delivered major upsets and standout performances. From Ankalaev’s title win to Gaethje’s resurgence, every fight shifted the landscape. Join our next watch along on May 8th and catch all the live action!
UFC 2024 Year-End Review: The Highlights, Surprises, and What’s Coming in 2025
The UFC 2024 year-end review spotlights the promotion’s dominance, shocking upsets, star-making performances, and the hosts’ bold predictions for new champions in 2025.