Undefeated & Undisputed: Combat Sports MMA Breakdown

Smash Cast Media

Hosted by Ian Parker and Chael Sonnen, Undefeated & Undisputed delivers expert analysis and breakdown of the biggest stories in combat sports and MMA. From fight breakdowns and fighter insights to industry news and prediction market trends, this podcast gives you unfiltered perspectives on what's happening in UFC, boxing, wrestling, and beyond. Perfect for MMA fans, sports bettors, and combat sports enthusiasts who demand the deepest analysis.

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20 episodes
Updated Wednesday

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Wednesday · 33 min
Cris Cyborg on Her Future in MMA, the Claressa Shields Fight, and Power Slap
MMA legend Cris Cyborg joins Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker to discuss her upcoming fight with Ketlen Vieira, a potential boxing match with Claressa Shields, and what's next in her historic career.
July 22 · 39 min
Coach Tim Welch on Sean O'Malley's Title Shot & Tommy's Record-Breaking UFC Debut
Tim Welch joins Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker to discuss O'Malley's future, Tommy's wild UFC debut, and Kamaru Usman's next move.
July 14 · 35 min
UFC 329 Recap: Conor McGregor's Injury, Max Holloway's Callout & Paddy Pimblett's Star Power
Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker break down Conor McGregor's devastating injury at UFC 329, Max Holloway's post-fight reaction, and the rise of Paddy Pimblett.
July 11 · 35 min
Ellie Dempster: The Strategy Behind Power Slap & Predicting McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Power Slap championship contender Ellie Dempster joins Chael and Ian to defend the sport's safety, reveal her training secrets, and break down Conor McGregor's highly anticipated UFC return.
July 11 · 44 min
Nina Drama on Interviewing Conor McGregor, Working with Dana White, and Dealing with UFC Trolls
Nina Drama joins Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker to discuss her rise in the UFC, behind-the-scenes stories with Conor McGregor, and the madness of Power Slap.
July 9 · 26 min
Conor McGregor on the Max Holloway Rematch, Fighting at 170, and His UFC Return
Conor McGregor joins Chael and Ian to discuss his highly anticipated return, the Max Holloway rematch, and his future in combat sports.
July 1 · 24 min
UFC Baku Fallout, Herb Dean's Missed Calls, & Jon Jones' Future
Chael and Ian break down the action from Baku, discuss Shara Bullet's controversial win, and debate the future of the UFC heavyweight division.
June 24 · 35 min
Dana White's Colosseum Plan, Gaethje's Future & UFC Apex Chaos
Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker break down Dana White's wild spectacle ideas, the latest UFC Apex results, and what's next for Justin Gaethje.
June 18 · 40 min
UFC 250 Freedom Recap: Gaethje's Glory, Pereira Controversy & Chandler's Future
Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker break down the historic UFC 250 event at the White House, discussing Justin Gaethje's massive win, the Alex Pereira illegal strike controversy, and more.
June 12 · 12 min
Aiemann Zahabi on Fighting Sean O'Malley, the Bantamweight Title Picture, and Why He Doesn't Want "Dana White Privilege"
This week on Undefeated and Undisputed, Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker are joined by rising UFC Bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi for a candid and fiery conversation ahead of one of the most anticipated fights of the year. Aiemann breaks down his upcoming clash against Sean O'Malley, explaining why he views it as a true title eliminator and revealing his mindset going in: "I'm not going out there to win. I'm going out there to destroy him." He addresses the viral April Fools' joke that briefly had the world believing an interim title was on the line, and reacts to extraordinary praise from former double-champion Henry Cejudo, who has been telling people O'Malley "can't win a round" against Zahabi. The conversation expands into the complex bantamweight title landscape — should Merab Dvalishvili get a rematch after his title shot? Where does Petr Yan stand? And is Umar Nurmagomedov being overlooked? Aiemann also delivers one of the episode's most memorable lines, pushing back against the idea of favoritism in the UFC: "I'd rather it be a meritocracy than all about favoritism and Dana White privilege. I don't want Dana White's privilege. I want to earn it." Key Topics Covered: •The truth behind the Aiemann vs. O'Malley April Fools' joke•Why Aiemann is aiming to "bury" Sean O'Malley •Henry Cejudo's surprising prediction for the fight•Breaking down the bantamweight division: Merab, Yan, and Umar •Earning a title shot vs. "Dana White privilege" •The cards Aiemann hasn't shown yet in the UFCFollow Undefeated and Undisputed on Spotify and subscribe to Smash Cast Media on YouTube for more exclusive MMA interviews and analysis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 9 · 14 min
Alex Pereira on Heavyweight Move, Ciryl Gane, and Chasing a 3rd UFC Title
Alex "Poatan" Pereira joins Chael and Ian to discuss his historic heavyweight title bid, his thoughts on Jon Jones, and life outside the Octagon.
June 3 · 26 min
Ariel Helwani on the UFC Heavyweight Mess, Tom Aspinall's Future & The Ngannou/Jones Confrontation
15-time MMA Journalist of the Year Ariel Helwani joins Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker to break down the most controversial storylines in the UFC today.
May 28 · 28 min
Rico Verhoeven on the Usyk Stoppage, the Scorecards, and What's Next
The kickboxing king breaks down the most controversial heavyweight fight in years — live from the aftermath of Egypt.
May 27 · 40 min
Darren Till on BKFC Debut, Boxing Corruption, and McGregor's Return
Darren Till joins Chael and Ian to discuss his upcoming BKFC debut, the state of boxing, and his unfiltered thoughts on Mike Perry and Conor McGregor.
May 20 · 59 min
The MVP Card Fallout & Why Conor vs. Max 2 is a Mistake
Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker break down Ronda vs. Gina, Francis Ngannou's future, and the shocking Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway announcement.
May 12 · 30 min
Jake Paul on MVP's Netflix MMA Event, Dana White Beef, and His Next Fight
Jake Paul joins Chael and Ian to discuss MVP's move to MMA, his ongoing feud with the UFC, and potential fights with Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou.
May 5 · 1 hr 8 min
Chimaev vs. Strickland Breakdown + King Green Joins the show | Undefeated & Undisputed
King Green joins Chael and Ian to discuss his career and Shavkat beef, plus a full preview of the stacked UFC 328 card
April 29 · 49 min
Josh Hokit on His Viral UFC Miami Performance & Heavyweight Future | Undefeated & Undisputed
Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker sit down with Josh "The Incredible Hulk" Hokit to discuss his fight with Curtis Blaydes, his unique personas, and what's next in the UFC heavyweight division.
April 21 · 51 min
Michelle Montague Unfiltered: ATT Secrets, Fighting Her Teammate & A Bold Round 1 Prediction
Fighting Her Ex-Teammate, ATT Secrets & Her Round 1 Prediction
April 21 · 7 min
Ethyn Ewing Post-Fight: Dominating Top Grapplers, Calling Out the Top 15 & Slamming the Weight Miss
Post-Fight Breakdown, Top 15 Callout & The Weight Miss Controversy

Undefeated & Undisputed: Combat Sports MMA Breakdown

Cris Cyborg on Her Future in MMA, the Claressa Shields Fight, and Power Slap

Coach Tim Welch on Sean O'Malley's Title Shot & Tommy's Record-Breaking UFC Debut

UFC 329 Recap: Conor McGregor's Injury, Max Holloway's Callout & Paddy Pimblett's Star Power

Ellie Dempster: The Strategy Behind Power Slap & Predicting McGregor vs. Holloway 2

Nina Drama on Interviewing Conor McGregor, Working with Dana White, and Dealing with UFC Trolls

Conor McGregor on the Max Holloway Rematch, Fighting at 170, and His UFC Return

UFC Baku Fallout, Herb Dean's Missed Calls, & Jon Jones' Future

Dana White's Colosseum Plan, Gaethje's Future & UFC Apex Chaos

UFC 250 Freedom Recap: Gaethje's Glory, Pereira Controversy & Chandler's Future

Aiemann Zahabi on Fighting Sean O'Malley, the Bantamweight Title Picture, and Why He Doesn't Want "Dana White Privilege"

Alex Pereira on Heavyweight Move, Ciryl Gane, and Chasing a 3rd UFC Title

Ariel Helwani on the UFC Heavyweight Mess, Tom Aspinall's Future & The Ngannou/Jones Confrontation

Rico Verhoeven on the Usyk Stoppage, the Scorecards, and What's Next

Darren Till on BKFC Debut, Boxing Corruption, and McGregor's Return

The MVP Card Fallout & Why Conor vs. Max 2 is a Mistake

Jake Paul on MVP's Netflix MMA Event, Dana White Beef, and His Next Fight

Chimaev vs. Strickland Breakdown + King Green Joins the show | Undefeated & Undisputed

Josh Hokit on His Viral UFC Miami Performance & Heavyweight Future | Undefeated & Undisputed

Michelle Montague Unfiltered: ATT Secrets, Fighting Her Teammate & A Bold Round 1 Prediction

Ethyn Ewing Post-Fight: Dominating Top Grapplers, Calling Out the Top 15 & Slamming the Weight Miss