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Barnhill Brothers MMA

The Barnhill Brothers

Two brothers that LIVE and LOVE the sport of MMA giving you in depth analysis, predictions, recaps and live commentary! 

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  • #110
    Wednesday · 39 min

    Ilia vs Paddy Next? UFC 332 is a MESS, Arman Matchmakes for 155 & More

    Sean O’Malley and Tim Welch believe Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett could be coming in December, but does the fight make sense right now? We break down the potential matchup, Arman Tsarukyan’s matchmaking ideas for the UFC lightweight division, the growing mess surrounding UFC 332 and its lack of a clear main event, Khamzat Chimaev calling out the top of the middleweight division, and more from around the UFC.

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  • #109
    Monday · 37 min

    Fights to Make After UFC Shanghai | Umar vs Song

    We break down all the fights to make after UFC Shanghai, including what should be next for Song Yadong following his massive win over Umar Nurmagomedov, how Umar can work his way back into title contention, and why Kai Asakura should stay at bantamweight after an impressive knockout victory. We also look at potential next opponents for Su Mudaerji, Bilal Hasan, Denise Gomes and the rest of the main card winners, before turning to the fighters coming off losses and finding the matchups that make the most sense based on rankings, timing and styles.

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  • #107
    Sunday · 35 min

    Song Yadong KNOCKS OUT Umar Nurmagomedov! | UFC Shanghai Recap

    Song Yadong delivers the biggest win of his career with a stunning knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC Shanghai main event. We break down Song’s impressive performance, how he was able to deal with Umar’s grappling and capitalize on his striking tendencies, what went wrong for Umar, and what could be next for both fighters in the bantamweight division. We also discuss Usman Nurmagomedov’s reaction after the knockout and recap some of the other standout performances and finishes from UFC Shanghai.

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  • #108
    Saturday · 35 min

    Breaking Down Hooker vs Parnasse | UFC Paris

    Dan Hooker welcomes Salahdine Parnasse to the UFC in a massive lightweight main event at UFC Paris. We break down the matchup from every angle, including Hooker’s length, Muay Thai striking and veteran experience, Parnasse’s speed, power and athleticism, where each fighter has the advantage, and the key intangibles that could decide the fight. We also look at whether Parnasse can successfully make the jump to the UFC against his toughest opponent yet, how Hooker can use his experience to drag him into deep waters, and give our final predictions for how the fight plays out.

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  • #106
    August 24 · 55 min

    UFC Sacramento Recap & What’s Next? + Much More

    In this episode, we recap Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues’ win over Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez at UFC Sacramento and discuss what could be next for both middleweight contenders. We also debate whether Fluffy should consider a move down to welterweight, react to Henry Cejudo getting his revenge on Merab Dvalishvili at RAF, discuss some of the other UFC fighters who competed at RAF 12, and break down Teofimo Lopez’s win over Rolly Romero and the fallout from the fight.

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  • #105
    August 23 · 43 min

    Breaking Down Nurmagomedov vs Song | UFC Shanghai

    Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong are set to collide in a massive bantamweight main event in China. We break down the matchup from every angle, including Umar’s dynamic striking and elite grappling, Song’s pressure and knockout power, where each fighter has the advantage, and the key intangibles that could decide the fight. We also look at how Song can challenge Umar over five rounds, whether Umar’s wrestling will ultimately take over, and give our final predictions for how the fight plays out.

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  • #104
    August 20 · 45 min

    Prates Says He’s Next vs Islam, Pereira vs Hokit? & Much More

    Carlos Prates says he’s been promised the next shot at Islam Makhachev after signing a new eight fight UFC deal, but is he really a tougher matchup for Islam than Michael Morales? We break down the potential fight and what makes Prates dangerous before discussing Alex Pereira’s plans to remain at heavyweight, his pursuit of a third UFC title, and a potential matchup with Josh Hokit. We also cover Yair Rodriguez pulling out of Noche UFC and what could be next for Jean Silva, Arman Tsarukyan’s upcoming fight with Mauricio Ruffy, the latest from Dana White’s Contender Series, Henry Cejudo stepping into the boxing ring against Deen the Great, and Nick gives his breakdown and prediction for Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Sacramento.

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  • #103
    August 18 · 46 min

    Islam Makhachev vs Ian Garry Recap & What’s Next? | UFC 330

    Islam Makhachev successfully defended his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330, extending his historic UFC win streak to 17. We recap the fight and break down what worked for Makhachev, what was missing from Garry’s performance, and Dana White’s reaction to the fight. We also look ahead at what could be next for both fighters, including potential matchups with Carlos Prates, Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov, while discussing Makhachev’s path toward 20 straight wins, a possible move to 185, and his growing case in the UFC GOAT conversation.

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  • #102
    August 13 · 49 min

    Does THIS Change Makhachev vs Garry? | UFC 330

    📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILL Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry finally faced off ahead of UFC 330, but the size difference didn’t look anything like the tale of the tape suggests. We break down whether Garry’s perceived height and reach advantage actually changes the matchup, how his oblique kicks and movement could factor into the fight, and what Makhachev may do to neutralize them. Plus, we react to Arman Tsarukyan vs Mauricio Ruffy, his upcoming wrestling match with Dillon Danis, and the biggest takeaways from Week 1 of Dana White’s Contender Series.

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  • #101
    August 10 · 37 min

    Quillan Salkilld Is a PROBLEM, What’s Next? + UFC 330 Concerns & More

    In this episode, we recap Quillan Salkilld’s impressive first-round submission win over Mateusz Gamrot and discuss what could be next for the rising lightweight contender. We also react to Yadier Del Valle’s knockout win over Darren Elkins, discuss the concerns surrounding UFC 330 and its ticket sales, break down Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson and give our predictions for the title fight, and recap Stephen’s first experience calling fights cageside at Ragin FC 6.

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  • #100
    August 5 · 42 min

    Breaking Down Makhachev vs Garry | UFC 330

    📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILL 🥊 How to Watch Ragin FC 6 (Promo Code "FGHT20") Prelims (5:30 PM CDT): https://www.facebook.com/raginfc | https://www.youtube.com/@RaginFC Main Card (8:00 PM CDT): Download the Clear Life Live App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clear-life-live/id6768790773 | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearlifemedia.live&pcampaignid=web_share 👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the UFC 330 main event between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry from every angle. We analyze the striking, grappling, and intangibles to see where each fighter holds the advantage, discussing Garry’s size and movement, Makhachev’s underrated striking and relentless pressure, the threat of the takedown, cage control and grappling exchanges, and the key factors that could decide the fight. We also give our official predictions for how we see this welterweight title fight playing out when Makhachev and Garry meet inside the octagon.

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  • #99
    August 3 · 1 hr

    Uros Medic’s HUGE Win, Usman to the UFC?, Arman’s Next Opponent & More

    In this episode, we recap a record-breaking night at UFC Serbia, including Uros Medic’s incredible 30-second knockout of Daniel Rodriguez, what could be next for Medic, Navajo Stirling’s huge win over Jan Blachowicz, and another impressive performance from rising prospect Michael Oliveira. We also break down Usman Nurmagomedov’s dominant win, his PFL free agency, the back-and-forth with Jake Paul, and why a move to the UFC could be next. Plus, we discuss Arman Tsarukyan’s latest grappling match, his callout of Dillon Danis, and reports of a potential rematch with Charles Oliveira at UFC 331. We also react to Jean Silva vs Yair Rodriguez being announced for Noche UFC, what that could mean for Alexander Volkanovski’s next title defense, and William Zepeda’s impressive boxing performance against Lamont Roach Jr.

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  • #98
    July 30 · 1 hr 4 min

    Jon Jones Fires Back, Ian Garry's Strange Interview, Medic vs Rodriguez Picks & More

    📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILL In this episode, we break down Jon Jones' latest interview, including his comments on PEDs, Alex Pereira, and why he believes he's still the greatest fighter of all time. We also react to Ian Garry's viral interview and the growing backlash surrounding it, discuss Conor McGregor's latest return timeline, speculate on Arman Tsarukyan's next UFC opponent, preview Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero in BKFC, and give our final predictions for this weekend's UFC main event between Uros Medic and Daniel Rodriguez.

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  • #97
    July 27 · 50 min

    UFC Abu Dhabi Recap & What's Next? + Joshua vs Fury Update & More

    In this episode, we recap all the biggest moments from UFC Abu Dhabi, including Magomed Ankalaev's dominant main event win, Ramazan Temirov's statement performance, Chanco's impressive UFC debut, and what's next for the biggest winners coming out of the event. We also discuss the latest boxing news, including Anthony Joshua's dramatic comeback victory, whether an Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury showdown is finally next, Errol Spence Jr.'s retirement, and the UFC's newest signings, including Salahdine Parnasse and Robelis Despaigne.

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  • #96
    July 23 · 49 min

    Imavov Confirms Title Shot, Canelo vs Pereira, Ankalaev vs Guskov Picks & More

    📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILL In this episode, we discuss Nassourdine Imavov's comments that strongly suggest he's next in line for a UFC middleweight title shot and what that could mean for Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev, and the rest of the division. We also break down the back-and-forth between Canelo Alvarez and Alex Pereira, discuss Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, take a closer look at rising UFC prospect Magomed "John Pork" Zaynukov, and wrap things up with our predictions for this weekend's UFC Abu Dhabi main event between Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov.

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  • #95
    July 20 · 50 min

    UFC OKC / RAF 11 Recap & What's Next?

    In this episode, we recap UFC OKC, breaking down Dricus Du Plessis' dominant return against Kamaru Usman, what's next for the former champion, Christian Leroy Duncan's biggest UFC win yet, and Tommy McMillen's breakout performance. We also cover the biggest moments from RAF 11, including Colby Covington handing Arman Tsarukyan his first loss in the promotion and Ben Askren's emotional retirement following his remarkable comeback. Plus, we discuss what's next for Arman Tsarukyan's UFC career, the latest developments in the lightweight title picture, and several potential matchups following another action-packed weekend.

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  • #94
    July 16 · 42 min

    McGregor's Future, Khabib's Warning & DDP vs Usman Picks

    📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILL Conor McGregor finally breaks his silence after UFC 329 as we discuss what's next for the former two-division champion. We also break down Khabib Nurmagomedov's comments on why Ian Garry could present Islam Makhachev with one of his toughest stylistic challenges, preview Arman Tsarukyan vs. Colby Covington in Real American Freestyle Wrestling, and give our final predictions for this weekend's UFC main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

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  • #93
    July 13 · 1 hr 8 min

    UFC 329 Recap | Conor McGregor's Injury, Paddy Dominates & More

    UFC 329 delivered one of the most shocking main events in UFC history as Conor McGregor's long-awaited return ended almost immediately with a devastating knee injury. We break down what really happened, why we believe it was a freak accident rather than a pre-existing injury, and what's next for Conor. We also discuss Paddy Pimblett's dominant submission win over Benoit Saint-Denis, Max Holloway's display of class, the biggest bonus winners from the card, Gable Steveson's impressive UFC debut, Arman Tsarukyan's latest RAF victory, and much more from an unforgettable night of combat sports.

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  • #92
    July 9 · 34 min

    UFC 329 Main Card Predictions | McGregor vs Holloway 2

    📈 Download the Kalshi app and trade on real-world events, including UFC fights. Promo Code: BARNHILL 👊🏻 UFC 329 is finally here, and we're breaking down every fight on the main card. We give our predictions for Terrance McKinney vs. King Green, Lone'er Kavanagh vs. Brandon Royval, Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista, Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis, and the highly anticipated main event rematch between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway. We discuss the biggest stylistic matchups, key paths to victory, potential upsets, and make our official picks for each main card fight.

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  • #91
    July 6 · 39 min

    Breaking Down Saint-Denis vs Pimblett | UFC 329

    👊🏻 In this episode, we break down the UFC 329 co-main event between Benoit Saint-Denis and Paddy Pimblett from every angle. We analyze the striking, grappling, and intangibles to see where each fighter holds the advantage, discussing BSD's improvements since changing camps, Paddy's durability and power, the wrestling and submission dynamics, cardio concerns, and the key adjustments that could decide the fight. While we don't make our official picks until fight week, this deep dive lays out everything to watch for before these two lightweight contenders meet inside the Octagon.

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