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🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! Episode 305 is packed with new UFC news, movie and TV reviews, WWE discussion, and a full breakdown of UFC Oklahoma City.

We kick things off with 5 new UFC fights that have officially been announced, breaking down the matchups and discussing which fights have the biggest potential impact on the UFC landscape.

Next, we head into the world of entertainment with a review of The Thursday Murder Club, followed by our thoughts on Dexter: Resurrection. We discuss the storylines, performances, and whether each one lives up to th...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we're gearing up for another exciting weekend in combat sports with breaking UFC news, WWE discussion, and a full preview of UFC Oklahoma City.

We kick things off by reacting to the latest UFC fight announcements. With several new matchups officially added to the calendar, we discuss the biggest fights, title implications, and which bouts have the potential to become instant classics.

Next, we shift over to WWE as we share our thoughts on Saturday Night's Main Event from New York. We discuss the b...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we're breaking down one of the biggest fight cards of the year as we recap every major moment from UFC 329, headlined by the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor against Max Holloway. From the opening prelims to the final bell of the main event, we've got every fight covered.

Before stepping inside the Octagon, we kick things off with our review of Minions & Monsters, discussing the story, comedy, voice performances, and whether it's a movie worth checking out.

Then it's time for the fight...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, it's all about one of the biggest UFC events in recent memory as Conor McGregor finally makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to face Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329!

After years of anticipation, questions, and speculation, McGregor is back. Can "The Notorious" prove he still belongs among the elite, or will Holloway cement his legacy by taking out one of the sport's biggest stars? We break down the blockbuster main event, every fight on the card, and give our official predictions for o...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we’ve got a packed show featuring breaking fight announcements, World Cup talk, WWE updates, and a full UFC recap.

We start with the latest UFC fight news and react to the biggest matchups recently added to the calendar. Which fights have title implications, and which ones could end up stealing the show in the coming months?

Next, we check in on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussing the latest tournament developments, standout teams, and the biggest storylines heading into the knockout stages.

Then...

🎉🎙️ EPISODE 300 OF THE SURPRISE JAB PODCAST! 🎙️🎉

300 episodes later, we're still here talking fights, sports, gaming, entertainment, and everything in between. What started as an idea has turned into hundreds of hours of predictions, recaps, reviews, debates, and conversations. Thank you to everyone who has watched, listened, commented, subscribed, and supported the journey to this incredible milestone.

For Episode 300, we're bringing a little bit of everything.

We kick things off with the latest UFC fight announcements and discuss the biggest new matchups added to the calendar. Then we dive into the latest GTA 6 news and information...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we're covering everything from movies and television to major changes in the MMA world before wrapping up with a full UFC fight night recap.

First, we review Disclosure Day, breaking down the story, performances, biggest moments, and whether this latest release is worth your time. Then we switch gears to discuss Off Campus, giving our thoughts on the characters, storytelling, and overall quality of the series.

Next, we dive into the UFC's brand-new rankings system. Is it an improvement over the old format? Which...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we're diving deep into a stacked fight card and discussing how the Ultimate Fighting Championship has looked through the first part of 2026. Which fighters have impressed the most? Which divisions are heating up? And what storylines are shaping the rest of the year?

Then, we break some BREAKING NEWS that could have major implications for the UFC landscape moving forward.

After that, it's time for our complete UFC Vegas 119 Prediction Show, as we go fight-by-fight through the entire card. From rising prospects and veter...

🎙️ UFC Freedom 250 was INSANE! From jaw-dropping finishes and breakout performances to championship implications and unforgettable moments, we're breaking down everything that happened from start to finish. Which fighters made the biggest statement? Who shocked the MMA world? And what's next for the biggest winners and losers coming out of one of the most memorable UFC events of the year?

🥊 Massive Performances 🔥 Biggest Moments of the Night 📈 Rankings & Title Picture Implications 👀 What's Next for the Winners and Losers

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🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we kick things off by breaking down the latest UFC rankings updates. Who climbed the ladder, who took a tumble, and which fighters are now in position to make a run toward championship gold? We discuss the biggest movers and what the new rankings mean for the future of each division.

Next, we head to the big screen for our review of Project Hail Mary. From the story and performances to the visuals and overall impact, we give our thoughts on one of the most talke...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we take a trip around the sports world with updates from the NBA, NHL, and MLB. From playoff races and championship contenders to surprise teams and disappointing starts, we break down the biggest storylines shaping each league.

Next, we head to Hollywood for our review of Bugonia. We discuss the performances, story, standout moments, and whether this highly anticipated film lived up to the hype.

Finally, it's time to break down everything that happened at UFC Vegas 118. From the early prelims to the main...

🎙️ Welcome back to another episode of the Surprise Jab Podcast! This week, we kick things off with the latest UFC fight announcements and break down the biggest matchups that were just added to the calendar. Which fights have title implications, and which ones could end up stealing the show?

Next, we switch over to the world's biggest sporting event as we make our bold predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From tournament favorites and dark horses to potential Golden Boot winners and our official champion pick, we're diving deep into soccer's biggest stage.

Finally, it's time...

🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with our full reactions to WWE Clash in Italy — there were some moments that had us talking and we're getting into all of it. Then we close it out with our complete UFC Macau Full Card Recap — it was a wild night of fights and we break down everything that went down from the prelims all the way to the main event. 🥊💪

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(01:30)WWE Clash in Italy Reactions

(14:00)UFC Macau Full Card Recap

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🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We open things up with 5 new UFC fights that just got announced and break down each matchup and what it means for the divisions. Then we shift over to WWE and preview Clash in Italy — the card is coming together and we give you our full rundown of what to expect. After that we get into our UFC Macau Prelim predictions — don't sleep on the prelims, there's some serious talent on that card. And to close it out we go through the UFC Macau Main Card fight by fight and...

🎙️ We're back with an absolutely STACKED episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with the NBA and NHL Conference Finals — it's heating up on both sides and we've got plenty to say about who's moving on. Then we sit down and review The Devil All the Time — dark, gritty, and worth every minute, but we'll let you hear our full thoughts. After that we get into The Boys Season 5 and if you've been watching, you already know why we had to talk about it. Then we shift over to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and preview what's in...

On this episode we recap all the action from UFC Vegas 117, along with the very interesting Netflix MMA Card. As well we look at new matchup’s ann8cned for International Fight Week, including the news of Connor McGregor’s return. We also take a surprise peek at the recently unveiled 2026 NFL Season.

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)Connor McGregor is BACK?!

(15:00)NFL Schedule is OUT

(28:00)Netflix MMA Card Recap/Reactions

(51:00)UFC Vegas 117 Official Full Card Review

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🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We start things off with a look at some exciting new UFC fights announced for 2026 — the matchmakers have been busy and we break down what's got us most hyped. Then we get into our predictions for the Netflix MMA Card — this one has been a hot topic and we give you our full breakdown fight by fight. And to close it out, UFC Vegas 117 is right around the corner and we're locking in our official predictions before fight night. 🥊🎯

Predictions heavy episode this week so let's see how right w...

UFC 328 was INSANE and we are here to recap it all! From Stickland’s Upset to going 7-1 on Prelim Predictions we cover it all. As well we discuss what is next for the UFC after the event, and have a bonus recap of WWE Backlash from this past weekend!

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)WWE Backlash Recap

(10:00)UFC 328 Full Card Recap

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All things UFC 328 as we predict every Prelim, Main Card Fight, and both star studded title fights!

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)UFC 328 Predictions

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🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with Paddy vs. BSD — this one had us fired up and we're getting into all of it. Then we shift over to WWE and give you our full predictions for Backlash: Tampa — the card is shaping up nicely and we've got some takes you might not see coming. And to wrap it up, UFC Fight Night JDM vs. Prates is done and dusted and we break down the full recap of how the night went down. 🥊💪

Another fun one this week — tap in! 🎙️

On this episode, we preview the entire UFC PERTH card and give our official predictions. We also discuss the current state of the NBA & NHL playoffs, along with our current thoughts on the first 4 months of the year for the UFC. Lots of hot takes and lots of surprises!

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)NBA and NHL Playoff Updates

(09:00)4 Months in UFC Awards

(23:00)UFC Fight Night: JDM vs. Prates Predictions

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🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We open things up with a big UFC news dump — new fights, new locations, and EA Sports UFC 6 news that has us talking. Then we take a quick detour to review Nobody 2 — if you loved the first one, you're going to want to hear what we think. And to close it out, UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal is in the books, and we give you the full recap of the fight night. 🥊🎬🎮

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)New UFC Fights, New Locations, & EA Sports UFC 6 News!

(11:00)Nobody 2...

🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with our review of Invincible Season 4 — no spoilers until we warn you, but let's just say we had some thoughts. Then we shift gears and get into our predictions for UFC Fight Night Sterling vs. Zalal. Two guys with a lot to prove and we break down exactly how we think it plays out. 🥊🎬

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)Invincible Season 4 review

(09:00)UFC Fight Night Sterling vs. Zalal Prediction

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🎙️ We're back with a fresh episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We start things off with a review of "Something Bad is Going to Happen" on Netflix — is it worth the watch or should you skip it? We give you our honest thoughts. Then we get into our full UFC Winnipeg review and break down everything that went down on fight night. And to close out a packed episode, WrestleMania 42 is officially in the books and we are REACTING — the moments, the surprises, the highlights, all of it. 🥊🎬

If you watched any of these this weekend, you already know th...

🎙️ We're back with a LOADED episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with our NBA Playoff predictions — who's making a run and who's going home early? Then we jump into the NHL Playoffs and give you our full breakdown on who we think is hoisting the cup. After that we preview UFC Winnipeg and go through the card fight by fight so you know exactly what to expect. And to cap off one of our longest episodes yet, we get into WrestleMania 42 predictions and who will think will leave as THE BEST IN THE WORLD! 🥊🏀🏒

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🎙️ We're back with a new episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! We kick things off with some fresh UFC fight announcements and break down what matchups we're most excited about. Then we shift over to the NBA and give our full season recap — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. And to close it out, UFC 327 is in the books and we give you our full official recap of the card. It was a night to remember! 🥊🏀

Lots to get into this episode so make sure you're locked in from start to finish. Tap in!

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🎙️ We're back with another episode of The Surprise Jab Podcast! The UFC rankings just got updated and we're breaking down all the changes and what they mean going forward. Then we switch gears and recap the March Madness Final Four — it was a wild one and we had a lot to say. We wrap it all up with our official predictions for UFC 327, so if you haven't locked in your picks yet, listen to us first! 🥊🏀

Whether you're tuning in for the fights or the brackets, this episode has you covered. Tap in!

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Surprise Jab Podcast! In this episode, we're getting into ALL of it — 8 brand new UFC fights just got announced and we're breaking down every single one. We also took some time to sit down and review the Anaconda movie, so if you've been on the fence about watching it, we got you covered. And of course, we recap the full UFC Vegas 115 card because there's too much to talk about to just let it slide.

Whether you're a die-hard MMA fan or just here for the vibes, this one's got something for you. Tap in...

Introduction — Quick overview of today’s topics including new UFC fights, March Madness predictions, and UFC Vegas 115 picks.

8 New UFC Fights! — Breaking down eight newly announced fights, what they mean for each division, and which matchups stand out most.

March Madness Final Four Predictions — Final Four picks, potential upsets, and who looks like the favorite to win it all.

UFC Vegas 115 Official Predictions — Full fight card predictions, best bets, and main event breakdown.

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)8 New UFC Fights!

(08:00)March Madness Final Four Predictions

(14:00)UFC Vegas 115...

🎙️ Episode Breakdown — Fight News, Tournament Chaos & Seattle Fallout

🚀 Introduction Kicking off the episode and setting the stage for a packed show featuring breaking UFC news, March Madness chaos, and fight night reactions.

🥊 New UFC Fights New matchups are officially on the calendar for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. We react to the announcements, talk divisional impact, and highlight the fights that could steal the show.

🏀 March Madness Sweet 16 & Elite 8 Recap The tournament delivered major drama. We break down the biggest upsets, standout performances, and which teams punched their ticket to the Final Four in NCAA Division I...

🔥 Introduction – Kicking things off and setting the stage for a loaded episode

🏀 March Madness Sweet 16 Predictions – Breaking down the biggest matchups, upset alerts, and who’s punching their ticket to the Elite Eight

🥊 UFC Seattle Official Predictions – Full fight card picks, bold predictions, and who leaves Seattle with momentum

(00:00)Introduction

(01:30)March Madness Sweet 16 Predictions

(17:00)UFC Seattle Official Predictions

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🎙️ Episode Breakdown — TV Review, March Madness Chaos & Fight Night Reactions

🚀 Introduction We’re back with a packed episode — diving into a new TV series, breaking down tournament madness, and reacting to a huge UFC card.

🐉 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Review We give our full thoughts on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms — story, characters, world-building, and whether it lives up to the Game of Thrones legacy.

🏀 March Madness Round 1 & 2 Recap Upsets, buzzer-beaters, and bracket chaos. We break down everything from the first two rounds of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, including...

WHO WILL WIN BETWEEN EVLOEV AND MURPHY? We answer that and 13 other fights as we breakdown each matchup at UFC London. We also take a look at the updated UFC Rankings and discuss what is next for each fighter on the move. As well we finally have watched and give our reaction to the hit 2025 movie, SINNERS. All that and more on Episode 273!

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The time is now. For your 2026 MARCH MADNESS PREDICTIONS! We predict every round, game, and matchup for all of March Madness. Will we be perfect or will we fail?! Listen and find out exactly which teams we think SURPRISE you and which ones will leave you eating a JAB!

(00:00:00)March Madness Predictions Begin

(00:07:51)Analyzing Key Matchups

(00:10:17)Upsets & Underdogs

(00:16:09)Round of 32 Insights

(00:18:57)Sweet Sixteen Upsets

(00:21:39)Elite Eight Showdown

(00:24:44)Final Four Faceoff

(00:27:32)Championship Game Analysis

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Special Guest, Garan “Green Machine” Greene! Garan is an amateur MMA fighter out of Michigan. He boasts a 1-1 record, including a 54 Second round 1 Armbar! Garan joins us to discuss what life has been like since he began his MMA journey. He dives into his recovery from injuries, his biggest influences in life, and even the mindset it takes to step into the cage. Garan also breaks down what it is like to train with UFC fighters, what his life looks like outside of MMA, and his future aspirations for the fight game. Make sure to follow Garan on his...

This episode features a full card review of every fight from UFC Vegas 114! We discuss what is next for each and every fighter, how every fight went, and even a preview of next weeks UFC London Card!

(00:00:00)Introduction

(00:01:30)New Fights

(00:06:00)UFC Vegas 114 Full Card Recap

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🎙️ Episode Breakdown — Movie Review & UFC Fallout

🚀 Introduction We’re kicking off the episode with a quick intro before diving into a new movie review and breaking down everything that happened on a massive fight card.

🎬 Hoppers Movie Review We give our full thoughts on Hoppers — the story, animation, standout moments, and whether it’s worth checking out.

🥊 UFC 326 Full Card Recap It’s time to break down everything from UFC 326. We recap the biggest moments from the prelims through the main event, highlight standout performances, and discuss what the results mean moving forward in the Ultimate Fighting...

🎙️ Episode Breakdown — Full UFC 326 Prediction Show

🚀 Introduction We’re locking in for a full prediction episode as we break down every key fight ahead of a massive UFC pay-per-view.

🥊 UFC 326 Prelim Predictions We start with the undercard for UFC 326, highlighting the prelim fights that could steal the show. Which prospects shine, which veterans bounce back, and where the sneaky upset could happen.

🔥 UFC 326 Main Card Predictions Time to dive into the biggest fights on the card. We break down every matchup on the main card of the Ultimate Fighting Championship event, discussing stylistic battles, momentum...

🚀 Introduction We’re back with a loaded episode covering massive UFC news, a fan-favorite TV review, WWE reactions, and a full fight night recap.

🥊 UFC 327 Card Revealed! The full lineup for UFC 327 is officially out! We break down the headline fights, potential show-stealers, and what this card means for the title picture moving forward in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

🎬 Ted Lasso Season 3 Review We dive into Season 3 of Ted Lasso — character arcs, emotional moments, standout performances, and whether the series stuck the landing.

🪜 Elimination Chamber Reactions Now that the dust has settled, we react to everyth...

🎙️ Episode Breakdown — Fight Announcements, WWE Chaos & Mexico City Picks

🚀 Introduction We’re kicking things off with a stacked episode — breaking fight news, making bold wrestling predictions, and locking in our official UFC picks.

🥊 New UFC Main Events Announced! The Ultimate Fighting Championship just reshuffled the deck with brand-new main events. We break down the matchups, divisional impact, title implications, and which fights could headline the year.

🪜 Elimination Chamber Predictions It’s prediction time for Elimination Chamber. Who survives the Chamber? Who punches their ticket to WrestleMania? We give our official picks, potential surprise moments, and the bold...