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The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast

Chad Dundas and Ben Fowlkes
MMA
UFC
UFC 296
UFC 297
Sean Strickland
Bellator
UFC 300
Bellator 301
Dana White
Dricus Du Plessis
Thanksgiving
Shavkat Rakhmonov
Kayla Harrison
Meatball Molly
Joe Pyfer
Jack Hermansson
Renato Moicano
Super Bowl
Charles Radke
Mixed Martial Arts

An irreverent and unscripted look at the week's mixed martial arts news from longtime MMA journalists Ben Fowlkes and Chad Dundas. Topics include the latest happenings in the UFC, Bellator and other promotions.

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Latest Episodes

Alex Pereira announced last week that he is vacating the UFC light heavyweight title. Why? Well, nobody has said for sure but … we’ve got some ideas. Ya boi Poatan isn’t just going to give up the strap for no reason. He must be chasing something and,... more

As is so typical in this sport, they’re going to give us the superfight. They’re just going to give it to us about 10 years too late. Such is the case with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, which will go down May 16 (yes, May 16, 2026) at the Intuit Dome... more

On the heels of last week’s stinker between Tallison Teixeira and Tai Tuivasa at UFC 325, this weekend brought us Rizvan Kuniev vs. Jailton Almeida and, wow, holy shit did it absolutely suck. Not to beat a dead horse here but: Heavyweight. Still shit... more

They did it again, brother, but when it was over it sort of seemed like they probably didn’t need to go to the trouble. Once again, Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by hard-fought but clear-cut unanimous decision, retaining his men's feathe... more

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Hosts

Chad Dundas
Co-host and long-time MMA journalist with extensive experience in covering the sport.
Ben Fowlkes
Co-host and long-time MMA journalist known for his humorous take on the sport.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Just Sayin Stuff

    This is still a great podcast although some of the charm has faded. What can you expect though? It’s not as if Chad and Ben have missed a step, they’re just adapting to what the landscape is offering which is a relentless schedule and blatant right wing propaganda from the UFC as we close out 2025. I see some reviews complaining about their political takes… guys… direct those complaints to the UFC.

    Anyways, that is a microcosm of what this podcast offers because that barely even comes up. Chad ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheLovelorn
    United States3 months ago
  • These boys good

    These boys good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sherawk
    United States4 months ago
  • These dudes are fun

    If you dig mma and like to laugh, these two guys always deliver....these guys make me laugh so hard I usually end up spitting soda on my keyboard lol...A++ content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scot mcc
    United States8 months ago
  • Best podcast

    This is my favorite podcast. Not favorite MMA podcast; but favorite podcast- full stop. I don’t even watch the fights anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Class of '95
    United States9 months ago
  • To much political talk

    Unsubscribing. More fight talk less politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jak4202000
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critiques revolve around increasing political commentary, with varied reactions about how it affects the overall enjoyment of the content.
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Episode 641: Volkamania runs wild once again!
Q: What's next for Volkanovski?
Volkanovski may need to re-evaluate his opponents as he has already fought many top contenders and at 36 years old, he needs to consider the timing for his remaining fights.
Episode 635: Henry Cejudo gets the ol’ 3 Stooges (plus a ton of news!)
Q: What do you guys think of Jason Herzog's decision in the Cejudo song fight to start the third round and then immediately call the fight off?
That was a strange decision, especially since as they were talking about on the broadcast, three rounds had already concluded.
CME Patreon Live Chat for 1/29/25 [For Free!]
Q: What are your thoughts on fan free agency?
It happens more often in America where there's not necessarily a local team.
Episode 584: UFC 297 preview!
Q: How much of the UFC 297 main event's lackluster feel do you think stems from Sean Strickland being a surprise champion?
It's an interesting matchup since Dricus du Plessis is undefeated and brings fresh blood to the middleweight title picture, but overall there might not be enough star power to generate excitement.
Episode 592: UFC 299 spectacular (for Sean O'Malley)!
Q: What does the future hold for Marlon Vera after his defeat?
He might face tough times ahead and it seems like this was the title shot, but he could still have a future in fun events.

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