Against the Cage: A New York Post Sports Podcast

Alexander Volkanovski aims to take back his 145 belt at UFC 314 this weekend, but with two knockout losses in a row just behind him, it begs the question, can his chin still hold up? Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter talk the biggest fights in Miami in this UFC 314 preview, the biggest news in MMA this week, and more on this episode of Against The Cage.

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Bruce Buffer isn't thinking about retirement any time soon, saying it will be at least 10 years before doing so. The voice of the UFC joined the Against The Cage podcast to talk his legendary career as the announcer of the promotion, big plans with the company's new partnership with Threads, and more.

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Sean O'Malley's recently announced title shot sent MMA fans into a tizzy, with O'Malley coming off a loss to Merab Dvalishvili in his last bout, and only having one title defense under his belt before that. Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter break down the newly announced UFC 316 card in New Jersey, Meta's new partnership with the promotion, and more.

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This week the MMA world finally got an update in the James Krause UFC betting scandal. Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter dive deep into this story, Cain Velasquez’s sentencing this week, as well as what’s next for Sean Brady after his emphatic win against Leon Edwards on this week’s episode of Against The Cage.

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Jake Paul & Logan Paul sit down with The Post's Erich Richter to discuss their new show, interacting with Conor McGregor at Donald Trump's inauguration, the possibility of a Floyd Mayweather fight for Jake, and more in this exclusive interview of Against The Cage.

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Leon Edwards made rounds on social media yesterday as photos of him in training camp emerged, showing a suspicious mark on his skin that looked eerily like a staph infection. At media day today, Edwards dispelled rumors that this would affect him ahead of his bout with Sean Brady on Saturday night, claiming the photos were taken weeks ago. Erich Richter and Jake Aryeh talk about the fight night in London this weekend, the latest on the UFC’s media rights saga, and more on this week’s episode of Against The Cage.

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UFC 313 could end up being the nail in the coffin for ESPN and the UFC. Sources familiar with the TKO Group brass and UFC tell The Post that they are “absolutely furious” with ESPN’s issues hosting Saturday night's PPV of UFC 313. Erich Richter and Jake Aryeh break down the UFC's upcoming streaming rights deal, what's next for Alex Pereira after losing his light heavyweight strap, and more.

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Magomed Ankalaev has finally gotten his shot against Alex Pereira ... during the holy month of Ramadan. The number one contender has taken the back seat fight after fight, and might be just 25 minutes of grappling away from finally realizing UFC gold -- but will he choose to appease the fans instead? Jake Aryeh and Erich Richter break down the Lightweight title bout on 'Against The Cage,' as well as the recent major news about TKO's new boxing league.

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Alex Pereira has taken the UFC by storm, racking up three title defenses in 2024, all by way of knockout. The prolific striker will now take on his toughest test when it comes to grappling, taking on the Dagestani Moagomed Ankalaev this weekend at UFC 313. The light heavyweight champion spoke with The Post's Scott Fontana about his excitement for the fight, his first experience seeing snow, and more.

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As soon as Dan Hooker had to be removed from the co-main event of UFC 313, rumors started to swirl about who Justin Gaethje's new opponent could be. Rafael Fiziev immediately threw his name in the hat, and as we found out last night, he has gotten his wish. But could this fight be better? Jake Aryeh, Scott Fontana, and Erich Richter break the situation down on this week's episode of Agant The Cage.

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