Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio of Ringside Report MMA returned this week to discuss a bizarrely scheduled UFC Perth event and the highly anticipated UFC 320 card. With two UFC events on the horizon, the hosts offer their expert analysis, betting picks, and bold predictions.
From controversial event timing to a Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira championship rematch, here’s a full breakdown of the biggest topics from the latest episode.
UFC Perth: A Scheduling Disaster and Betting Opportunity
The discussion began with the strange timing of UFC Perth. Kicking off at 7 AM local time, the event left many fans confused and sparked a debate on the UFC’s respect for its international markets.
They’re telling the people in Perth, Australia, you’re not as important as the people in America,” Dave Simon said, criticizing the decision to prioritize the North American broadcast window over the local audience.
Despite the controversy surrounding the timing, the Ringside Report hosts offered their UFC Perth betting picks.
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Ringside Report MMA’s Betting Predictions for UFC Perth
Dave took a conservative approach, aiming for a simple, winning bet.
Carlos Ulberg (-270) over Dominick Reyes
Jake Matthews (-425) over Neil Magny
Navajo Sterling (-250) over Rodolfo Bellato
AJ D’Alesio’s High-Risk, High-Reward Parlay
AJ, on the other hand, swung for the fences with a few underdog selections.
Carlos Ulberg (-270) over Dominick Reyes
Ivan Ersland (+165) over Jimmy Crute (AJ noted his belief that Ersland would win by TKO or submission)
Jake Matthews (-425) over Neil Magny
Charlie Campbell (+125) over Tom Nolan (AJ called Campbell his “bet of the week“)
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira Title Rematch
The hosts were far more enthusiastic about UFC 320, which features a high-stakes title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
Dave was confident in his prediction for a finish: “I got Ankalaev by knockout next weekend. I think Ankalaev is here to stay at light heavyweight.” He believes Ankalaev’s youth advantage (33) over the aging Pereira (38) will be the key factor in the rematch.
AJ, however, still sees a path to victory for the champion, noting Pereira’s incredible run of four title defenses in 13 months. If that was his worst and he was able to go the distance with Magomed, I expect Pereira to be at his best, and that means he’ll win.
Other Key Topics from the Episode
Merab Dvalishvili: The Pound-for-Pound King? Dave made a bold claim, declaring Merab Dvalishvili the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He backed this up with a prediction that Merab would beat both the 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and the 145-pound champion Alexander Volkanovski.
Conor McGregor’s Presidential Dreams: The episode also touched on the latest in the world of “Conor McGregor.” Dave revealed that McGregor dropped out of the Irish presidential race, but that both hosts agreed on the perfect White House fight: a trilogy bout between McGregor and Nate Diaz.
Charles Oliveira’s Future: The hosts also discussed the newly announced fight between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot. While Dave acknowledged it as a “solid fight,” AJ suggested that retirement may be approaching for the Brazilian star.
Want to hear more of Dave and AJ’s hot takes? You can catch Ringside Report MMA live on Ringside Report Network‘s YouTube channel every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern. Don’t miss their next show for a full breakdown of the UFC 320 main card and live betting picks. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!
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THE REALITY: There is no single “best” martial art for self-defense. A striker gets dominated on the ground. A grappler eats punches standing up. Real protection means understanding which discipline solves which problem — and most people never bother to ask that question.
Randy Orton sat across from Cody Rhodes at the WrestleMania 42 contract signing, told him everything he wanted to hear, and then kicked him in the groin, smashed his head between a steel chair and the ring steps, and left him bleeding while holding the WWE Championship. That is how you build a WrestleMania main event. Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North watched it unfold live, simultaneously booking out the full 13-match card across two nights. They also previewed every match on the AEW Revolution card, splitting on the main event — Dave picks Hangman Page, Johnny picks MJF in the Texas Death Match. Plus: Seth Rollins’ masked army gets torched, Danhausen’s curse works, and Team Canada falls to the USA in the WBC quarterfinals.
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.
The WrestleMania 42 card is coming into focus after a massive SmackDown. Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship in a live championship match — and Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North break down every angle: the Punk-Roman promo, the Jade-Rhea letdown, Dan Hausen’s Raw redemption, and Penta’s shocking Intercontinental Title win.
UFC 320 & UFC Perth: Ringside Report MMA Betting Picks & Predictions
Dave Simon and AJ D’Alesio of Ringside Report MMA returned this week to discuss a bizarrely scheduled UFC Perth event and the highly anticipated UFC 320 card. With two UFC events on the horizon, the hosts offer their expert analysis, betting picks, and bold predictions.
From controversial event timing to a Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira championship rematch, here’s a full breakdown of the biggest topics from the latest episode.
UFC Perth: A Scheduling Disaster and Betting Opportunity
The discussion began with the strange timing of UFC Perth. Kicking off at 7 AM local time, the event left many fans confused and sparked a debate on the UFC’s respect for its international markets.
They’re telling the people in Perth, Australia, you’re not as important as the people in America,” Dave Simon said, criticizing the decision to prioritize the North American broadcast window over the local audience.
Despite the controversy surrounding the timing, the Ringside Report hosts offered their UFC Perth betting picks.
Ringside Report MMA’s Betting Predictions for UFC Perth
Dave Simon’s Safe Parlay Picks
Dave took a conservative approach, aiming for a simple, winning bet.
AJ D’Alesio’s High-Risk, High-Reward Parlay
AJ, on the other hand, swung for the fences with a few underdog selections.
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira Title Rematch
The hosts were far more enthusiastic about UFC 320, which features a high-stakes title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
Dave was confident in his prediction for a finish: “I got Ankalaev by knockout next weekend. I think Ankalaev is here to stay at light heavyweight.” He believes Ankalaev’s youth advantage (33) over the aging Pereira (38) will be the key factor in the rematch.
AJ, however, still sees a path to victory for the champion, noting Pereira’s incredible run of four title defenses in 13 months. If that was his worst and he was able to go the distance with Magomed, I expect Pereira to be at his best, and that means he’ll win.
Other Key Topics from the Episode
Want to hear more of Dave and AJ’s hot takes? You can catch Ringside Report MMA live on Ringside Report Network‘s YouTube channel every Thursday at 8 PM Eastern. Don’t miss their next show for a full breakdown of the UFC 320 main card and live betting picks. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!
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Best Form of Martial Arts for Self Defense: 5 That Actually Work
THE REALITY: There is no single “best” martial art for self-defense. A striker gets dominated on the ground. A grappler eats punches standing up. Real protection means understanding which discipline solves which problem — and most people never bother to ask that question.
WrestleMania 42 Card Takes Shape as Randy Orton Bloodies Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton sat across from Cody Rhodes at the WrestleMania 42 contract signing, told him everything he wanted to hear, and then kicked him in the groin, smashed his head between a steel chair and the ring steps, and left him bleeding while holding the WWE Championship. That is how you build a WrestleMania main event. Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North watched it unfold live, simultaneously booking out the full 13-match card across two nights. They also previewed every match on the AEW Revolution card, splitting on the main event — Dave picks Hangman Page, Johnny picks MJF in the Texas Death Match. Plus: Seth Rollins’ masked army gets torched, Danhausen’s curse works, and Team Canada falls to the USA in the WBC quarterfinals.
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.
The WrestleMania 42 Card Is Finally Clear — And Cody Rhodes Made It Happen
The WrestleMania 42 card is coming into focus after a massive SmackDown. Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship in a live championship match — and Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North break down every angle: the Punk-Roman promo, the Jade-Rhea letdown, Dan Hausen’s Raw redemption, and Penta’s shocking Intercontinental Title win.