Episodes

  • 2025 MMA AWARDS: Fighter of the year, KO, submission & more | Against the Cage

    2025 MMA AWARDS: Fighter of the year, KO, submission & more | Against the Cage
    Dec 24 2025
    Welcome to our inaugural annual MMA awards! 2025 is nearly all but set in stone as far as MMA is concerned -- and with that it’s time to dish out some trophies. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh talk the biggest moments of of the past 365 days, in and outside the UFC. See who we chose as the fighter of the year, the best knockout, submission, and more on this special edition of Against the Cage. See you in 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • UFC on ESPN is OVER! Did it actually deliver? | Against the Cage

    UFC on ESPN is OVER! Did it actually deliver? | Against the Cage
    Dec 17 2025
    With UFC's last event until its broadcasting deal with ESPN ends in January, the era of UFC on ESPN is effectively over. Scott Fontana and Erich Richter evaluate what worked, what didn't, and what's left to be desired for what's next int he UFC's upcoming deal with Paramount on this episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • What fans MISSED about Petr Yan before UFC 323 vs Merab Dvalishvili | Against the Cage

    What fans MISSED about Petr Yan before UFC 323 vs Merab Dvalishvili | Against the Cage
    Dec 12 2025
    Petr Yan’s performance on Saturday night has left fans stunned after he dominated Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323. The now 2-time champion came in as a sizable underdog into his title challenge, likely due to the pair’s first encounter, in which he himself was dominated by Dvalishvili. So what did fans miss? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down on this episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian talks 'colossal' Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing match | Against the Cage

    MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian talks 'colossal' Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing match | Against the Cage
    Dec 10 2025
    Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian spoke exclusively with The Post's Erich Richter to preview Jake Paul's toughest test in boxing yet, former world champion Anthony Joshua. Bidarian also spoke about the promotion's efforts to grow women's boxing, and gave his thoughts on the controversial changes being proposed to the Ali Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Brandon Royval vows to 'beat the s--t' out of Manel Kape & 'remind people who the f--k I am'

    Brandon Royval vows to 'beat the s--t' out of Manel Kape & 'remind people who the f--k I am'
    Dec 9 2025
    Brandon Royval is ready to remind people who he is when he faces off with Manel Kape on Saturday night. The supremely entertaining flyweight spoke exlusively with The Post's Scott Fontana ahead of his bout on December 13th, in which he vowed to "beat the s--t" out of his opponent. Royval also spoke about the recent high profile pair of fights in his division at #ufc323 this past weekend, his title aspirations, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Will Merab Dvalishvili make HISTORY this weekend at UFC 323? | Against the Cage

    Will Merab Dvalishvili make HISTORY this weekend at UFC 323? | Against the Cage
    Dec 5 2025
    Merab Dvalishvili is setting out to conquer an achievement that no UFC champion has before: defending a title four times within a calendar year. Can the 135 pound champion beat Petr Yan once again at UFC 323, and cement himself in the history books? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down, and more, on this episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Merab Dvalishvili: 'Dont be surprised' if I 'crack' Petr Yan at UFC 323 | Against the Cage

    Merab Dvalishvili: 'Dont be surprised' if I 'crack' Petr Yan at UFC 323 | Against the Cage
    Dec 2 2025
    Merab Dvalishvili spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana ahead of his rematch against Petr Yan at UFC 323 this weekend. The Bantamweight Champion spoke about his upcoming title defense, what makes this fight different from the pair's first encounter, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Who’s next for Ilia Topuria? The race between Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan | Against the Cage

    Who’s next for Ilia Topuria? The race between Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan | Against the Cage
    Nov 27 2025
    After Arman Tsarukyan came away with an impressive submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, the lightweight division and it’s champion Ilia Topuria are left at a crossroads. Should the UFC elect to start 2026 off with a bang by giving the title shot to Paddy Pimblett? Or let the ever impressive Armenian Arman Tsarukyan finally reclaim his title shot? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins