The Co-Main Event MMA Podcast
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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Episode 578: It was all a dream ...
Bellator (at least as we knew it) is no more. What happens next?
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Episode 577: You get a KO! And you get a KO! A...
On a night of knockouts, we crowned two new champions.
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Episode 576: Jiri P. vs. Alex P. at MSG
We’re sad that Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic is off pretty much indefinitely, but UFC 295 still looks pretty OK.
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Episode 575: Francis Ngannou, god among men
Francis Ngannou went to Saudi Arabia over the weekend and DID THE DAMN THING.
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Episode 574: Strange times in Abu Dhabi
Makhachev & Chimaev scored big victories over short-notice replacements, but otherwise UFC 294 was a weird one.
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Episode 573: UFC 294 is some tasty chicken salad
The UFC's ability to make chicken salad out of chicken shit shines again on a revamped UFC 294 card
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Episode 572: 'Nothing planned' for Conor McGreg...
"I literally have nothing planned for Conor McGregor right now,” Dana White said that week. Say what?
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Episode 571: Is this the end?
Bellator 300 happens this weekend. With rumors that PFL is about to buy it ... well, that casts a pall, doesn't it?
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Episode 570: Mailbag bonanza!
We got more listener mail than we expected coming out of last weekend’s Fight Night card. Thanks, Bryce!
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Episode 569: Everybody had fun except Valentina...
Nobody loves a 10-8 round more than Mike Bell and Shevchenko found that out the hard way.
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Episode 568: What. The F@#k. Just Happened?
There is no waking up from this nightmare.
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Doin' the Damn Thing: The Essential Dadliness o...
Here's a tasty free sample of content behind the paywall over at Patreon.com/comainevent.
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Episode 567: UFC 293 ain't no bobby dazzler
When the main event is a Plan B, what does that say about the rest of the card?
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Episode 566: Holloway, Zombie both sweet dudes
Max got the win, but Chan Sung Jung shined, too.
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Episode 565: Sean O'Malley, world champion
The UFC has succeeded in making O'Malley a star. Now he is a champion. How long can he stay on top?
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Episode 564: UFC's O'Malley Experiment gets ser...
Sean O'Malley is a star. But is he championship material?
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Episode 563: Jake Paul to MMA. Is it time?
These Jake Paul boxing weekends are starting to feel formulaic. Is it time for the move to MMA?
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Episode 562: Justin Gaethje, BMF, No. 1 contender
Usually, when Justin Gaethje delivers devastating kicks, they are to the legs. Turns out, he can kick you in the head, too.
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Episode 561: Doin' it again, brother, at UFC 291
Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje is a dope fight with or without the BMF title.
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Episode 560: Francis Ngannou rolls a Yahtzee
You gotta admire Francis Ngannou's track record of doing exactly what the fuck he says he's going to do.
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Episode 559: UFC 290 is why we watch
Saturday's pay-per-view was a goddamn life-affirming breath of fresh air.
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Episode 558: Are the vibes off for Volk at UFC ...
We're not saying they are. We're merely asking questions.
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Episode 557: These rich nerds ain't fighting
So, the UFC "doesn't do" gimmick fights ... until it does.
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Episode 556: What would a Bellator-PFL merger l...
Both sides have confirmed a merger is being discussed. How would it change the MMA landscape?
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Episode 555: Oliveira Owns UFC 289
Amanda Nunes retired as the GOAT & Canadian fighters went undefeated, but it was Charles Oliveira who really owned UFC 289.
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