Episodes
UFC 251 wasn't without controversy with featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski scoring what some punters perceived as a debatable win over former champion Max Holloway. Was it really a robbery though? Also, Dan Hooker on if the UFC could hold an event in New Zealand to a live audience, and we discuss if there is any welterweight capable of stopping Kamaru Usman's winning streak. For more, visit www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts  
Published 07/13/20
City Kickboxing's Mike Angove joins the show to deep dive into UFC 251's marquee fights - plus he gives us a little insight into life in quarantine post his return from Las Vegas. Speaking of that fight - Dan Hooker gives us an update on his road to recovery and we catch up with WWE NXT superstar, Auckland's own Dakota Kai. 
Published 07/10/20
Kiwi lightweight Dan Hooker's brutal five-round thriller against Dustin Poirier will go down as one of the greatest fights in the history of the division. The two warriors battered each other for 25 minutes, with the American coming out on top via a close unanimous decision call.The fight proved Hooker belongs in the top echelon of lightweights after he came within seconds of finishing 'The Diamond' in the second round. This week Fight Club takes a deep dive into the fight and breaks down...
Published 06/30/20
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski on why he feels disrespected, Dan 'Hangman' Hooker chats his main event slot against Dustin Poirer and we discuss the mess that is brewing in the UFC heavyweight division.
Published 06/15/20
UFC 250 is in the books and while the women's G.O.A.T continued to cement her legacy, it was several bantamweights that stole the headlines. Cody Garbrandt, Sean O'Malley and Aljamain Sterling delivered bonus-winning performances on a breakout night for the 135-pound division. So, what next for the winners and which performance was the most impressive? The Fight Club looks at all those questions, plus we debate if Conor McGregor has legitimately retired from MMA.
Published 06/08/20
Was Jon Jones serious when he Tweeted he was vacating the UFC light heavyweight title? What next for Tyron Woodley? Does Gilbert Burns deserve a shot at Kamaru Usman and does Amanda Nunes' legacy continue to grow at UFC 250?
Published 06/03/20
We catch up with Dan 'Hangman' Hooker to get his thoughts on a crazy main event at UFC 249. We also catch up with heavyweight contender Walt Harris ahead of his big fight against Alistair Overeem and Brad and Stephen recap an awesome card headlined by Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje.
Published 05/14/20
An absolutely jam-packed UFC 249 awaits fight fans this weekend - we preview all the action. Plus, we chat to former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and we catch up with NZ NXTUK star Travis Banks.
Published 05/07/20
Junior Fa v Joseph Park makes sense now more than ever. Both Kiwi heavyweight boxers are top six ranked contenders within the WBO and with the world in lockdown due to coronavirus, it's the easiest fight to make. But money is a big issue. We delve into what that mark is with Fa's manager Mark Keddell, while Fa reveals just how desperate he is to fight Parker. Also Kiwi UFC flyweight Kai-Kara France on fighting on an Island and what Level Three may look like for City Kickboxing.
Published 04/22/20
The show must go on according to UFC president Dana White. The fight promoter has commissioned an Island to ensure the next few months of events escape the global COVID-19 lockdowns. UFC 249 has a new main event - Brad and Stephen dissect the fight and what it means for the UFC's lightweight division. And WWE's WrestleMania went down this week and provided two of the most creatively brilliant matches ever seen in pro wrestling. All of that and more on this weeks edition of the Fight Club...
Published 04/09/20
Kiwi UFC lightweight contender Dan Hooker gives us some insight into what life in isolation looks like for him and his young family "The Hangman" talks training while stuck in lockdown without his teammates and the impact on his aspirations of a title fight in 2020. Sky Sports' Mike Angove lets us in on exactly what was going through his mind while cornering Israel Adesanya during his UFC middleweight title defence against Yoel Romero last month and reveals who he believes is the perfect...
Published 04/01/20
World Wrestling Entertainment is moving full steam ahead with its plans for WrestleMania 36, despite global lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic but they're promising a different type of show, with no fans in attendance. Harry Kettle from BJPenn.com joins host Brad Lewis this week to discuss exactly what that will mean and to give you six WWE matches you need to check out whilst in lockdown. Plus, has UFC President Dana White lost his mind?
Published 03/25/20
The magnitude of the COVID-19 outbreak has been well and truly felt by mixed martial arts and sports entertainment. This week on the fight club podcast we breakdown all the news stemming from coronavirus including cancelled events, postponements and WWE shifting its biggest show to an empty arena.
Published 03/19/20
Israel Adesanya's UFC 248 title defence against Yoel Romero didn't play out as most thought. The Nigerian-Kiwi did end the night as he started - with the gold belt around his waist, but it wasn't without controversy. In one of the weirdest fights in combat sports history, both combatants refused to engage for large periods of the fight - Adesanya doing enough in the minds of the judges to get his hand raised. So who was to blame for the lacklustre scrap? The Fight Club crew discuss that...
Published 03/09/20
Kiwi Israel Adesanya defends his middleweight title at UFC 248 against Yoel Romero this weekend. Despite Romero holding a two-fight losing streak, he posses the power to end the fight at any moment. This week Dan Hooker joins the show to discuss his teammate's chances of victory in Las Vegas while also giving an update on his future fight plans. Plus Brad and Stephen dissect Joseph Parker's return to the ring in Dallas. Is the former WBO champion inching closer to a title...
Published 03/04/20
What's next for Kiwi Dan Hooker following his brutal unanimous decision win over American Paul Felder at Spark Arena on Sunday. We hear from two of the victorious Kiwis on a wonderful afternoon for Auckland's City Kickboxing gym - Brad Riddell and Kai Kara-France. And US-based combat sports writer John Morgan reacts to Tyson Fury's stunning stoppage win over Deontay Wilder and also looks at the consequences for Israel Adesanya following his 9/11 misstep at a press conference on Saturday.
Published 02/25/20
UFC Fight Night Auckland is upon us and this week we talk to all the main players. Dan Hooker, Paul Felder, Brad Riddell and more drop by as well as an exclusive chat with UFC executive David Shaw about the growth of MMA in New Zealand and what Israel Adesanya means to the future of the sport here. Also in studio, we are joined by Sky Sports News' Ravinder Hunia as we break down the card and talk a wide range of combat sports matters. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts
Published 02/20/20
The fallout from a controversial UFC 247 that saw Jon Jones walk away with his light heavyweight championship. Plus one of New Zealand's leading female combat sports athletes Nyrene Crowley on her One Championship debut and Australian wrestling's newest star Adam Brooks stops by.
Published 02/14/20
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones returns to the cage this weekend against the undefeated Dominic Reyes. Can the 'greatest of all time' dent the title aspirations of yet another would-be challenger?
Published 02/06/20
Brad and Harry Kettle look back at the Royal Rumble 2020. Was the men's edition the best ever? Was Charlotte Flair the right choice? Was Edge's historic return the coolest moment in Royal Rumble history?
Published 02/03/20
Stephen Foote speaks with special guest Jim Edwards about the future of UFC's most notorious icon.
Published 01/23/20
Australia's newest pro wrestling talent joins the show to discuss her ascension to the top of women's wrestling. Plus, will Conor McGregor win his comeback fight against Donald Cerrone? Brad and Stephen dissect this weekend's UFC main event and heavyweight boxer Junior Fa's next boxing adventure is revealed. Hosted by sports journalists Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote. Subscribe to the Fight Club podcast: iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts and all major podcast apps.
Published 01/17/20
Fight Club kicks off 2020 with UK combat sports commentator Harry Kettle looking back at a stellar 2019 in MMA and a sneak peek of the upcoming WWE Royal Rumble. All the knockouts, body slams and arm bars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling. Hosted by Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote, the Fight Club podcast is created by fight fans for fight fans, and brought to you every fortnight. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts
Published 01/09/20
UFC's epic December card is in the books and it produced arguably the best fight night of 2019. The Fight Club crew are joined by MMA Junkie's John Morgan to breakdown the talking points. Fight Club is a podcast hosted by fight fans for fight fans. All the knockouts, bodyslams and armbars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling. Hosted by sports journalists Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts
Published 12/17/19
The UFC is heading back to New Zealand in February and Fight Club caught up with the two main event combatants. Fight Club is a podcast hosted by fight fans for fight fans. All the knockouts, bodyslams and armbars you can handle from the world of combat sports and professional wrestling. Hosted by sports journalists Brad Lewis and Stephen Foote. www.newshub.co.nz/podcasts
Published 12/05/19