In this episode of Around the Octagon, we preview UFC Rio, headlined by a thrilling lightweight showdown between former champion Charles Oliveira and surging contender Mateusz Gamrot. Oliveira looks to reclaim his dominance in front of a raucous Brazilian crowd, while Gamrot aims to spoil the party and secure his first crack at UFC gold. We break down every angle of the main card — from the stylistic chess match of the main event to rising Brazilian prospects looking to make statements on home soil. Expect fight analysis, bold predictions, and insight into what could be one of the wildest cards of the year in Rio de Janeiro.

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Week 6 is here and we’re cooking. Reagan and Colin hit every game with picks against the spread, survivor leans, player props, and fantasy angles. We open with the Joe Flacco trade to the Bengals, talk buy-low targets for Jamar Chase, T Higgins, and Chase Brown, then rip through TNF Eagles–Giants, the Jets–Broncos London game, Browns–Steelers, Chargers–Dolphins, Rams–Ravens, Lions–Chiefs on SNF, and the Monday Night doubleheader. Big Bet of the Week is on TNF with a live Oktoberfest punishment on the line. Drop your start/sit and trade questions in the comments and we’ll reply before kickoff.

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00:00 Cold open and vibes check
00:41 Week 6 intro, slate overview
01:38 News: Joe Flacco traded to Bengals, fantasy impact for Chase, Higgins, Chase Brown
04:01 Jets outlook, will they be historically bad?
06:36 Survivor talk: sneaky plays and traps
09:58 RBs to hit 100+ yards this week
12:03 TNF early props we like
14:52 Game picks start
15:06 TNF Eagles at Giants – Big Bet of the Week, punishment stakes
20:16 Tailgate talk, LT appearance, MetLife plans
20:58 London game: Broncos vs Jets, spread and fantasy start/sit for Fields
24:19 Browns at Steelers, rookie QB angle, Judkins usage
26:54 Chargers at Dolphins, Herbert bounce-back, Miami concerns
31:05 Patriots at Saints, letdown spot or home dog?
34:53 Rams at Ravens, Cooper Rush vs elite front, Derrick Henry outlook
39:12 Cardinals at Colts, Gannon heat check, JT rolls?
44:57 Seahawks at Jaguars, JAX defense surge, JSN/Kenneth Walker takes
47:13 Cowboys at Panthers, Rico Dowdle revenge chatter
50:46 Titans at Raiders, Cam Ward breakout watch
54:20 Bengals at Packers, Flacco debut expectations, massive spread
56:42 49ers at Buccaneers, Purdy status, Baker magic
59:44 SNF Lions at Chiefs, shootout script and WR matchups
1:02:57 MNF 1: Bills at Falcons, Josh Allen statement spot
1:05:36 MNF 2: Bears at Commanders, Caleb vs Jayden, totals lean
1:08:56 Viewer Qs, calls to action and sign-off

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We’re recapping every game from Week 5 (recorded Monday night — no Chiefs–Jags), plus injuries, awards talk, listener Q’s, and fantasy takeaways. Felt Five results, ATS records, and which teams can turn this week’s momentum into a streak. Drop your questions for Week 6!

Felt Five snapshot
Reagan plus 7.28 units
Colin minus 0.36 units
Crew net around plus 30 units season to date

Fantasy and betting notes
Chargers backfield — Videll over Haskins for now, but monitor signings
Commanders RBs — Bill is the hot add, goal line still volatile
Tight ends to add — Mason Taylor, AJ Barner, Michael Mayer if active
Sell high — Calvin Ridley after spike week
Buy low — Derrick Henry after the bye, secondary Lions receivers for TD regression

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00:00 Intro, vibes, fantasy wins > real-life pain
01:05 News: Amarian Hampton to IR; Chargers RB fallout; Mark Sanchez arrest talk
07:15 Listener Qs (Part 1): Top-5 rookie RBs so far (Judkins, Gentry, Hampton, Scadabo, Bill)
13:40 Listener Qs (Part 2): Top-5 rookie WRs so far (Egbuka, Ted, Golden, Aumanor, Horton)
19:30 Listener Qs (Part 3): Bears—Loveland vs. Tyler Warren, did Chicago whiff?
22:55 Listener Qs (Part 4): Baker Mayfield MVP ticket—confidence check
25:45 Listener Qs (Part 5): WRU—Ohio State vs LSU
29:20 Listener Qs (Part 6): Biggest momentum gainer & who can streak next
31:40 Listener Qs (Part 7): Who’s to blame for the Jets’ defensive collapse?
35:05 Records update: ATS, ML, and Felt Five unit swings
38:05 TNF: 49ers 26–23 Rams — M. Jones airs it out; CMC as a WR1 in disguise
43:20 London: Vikings 21–17 Browns — Judkins truthers unite; Gabriel watch
46:50 Saints 26–14 Giants — turnovers galore; Rattler steady; Dart’s rookie lumps
52:15 Colts 40–6 Raiders — JT hat trick, Geno woes, Bowers injury fallout
55:05 Cowboys 37–22 Jets — Dak efficient, Ferguson pops, Mason Taylor must-add?
58:40 Broncos 21–17 Eagles — defense feasts; Sutton target hog; RB split talk
1:03:30 Panthers 27–24 Dolphins — huge comeback; Rico Dowdle eruption, Waddle bump
1:07:00 Texans 44–10 Ravens — Stroud vintage; Derrick Henry panic meter
1:10:10 Titans 22–21 Cardinals — wild finish; Michael Carter waiver priority
1:13:05 Buccaneers 38–35 Seahawks — Baker cooks; Egbuka nuclear; JSN usage
1:16:45 Lions 37–24 Bengals — Goff steady MVP sleeper, Browning blues, Chase saves day
1:20:05 Commanders 24–10 Chargers — Jaden magic, Blll breaks out, LAC injuries bite
1:23:25 Patriots 23–20 Bills — Drake May signature win, Kincaid TE2, AFCE outlook
1:27:15 Wrap: Week 6 preview tease & call for questions

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Michael Aswell, one of the most electric new names in the UFC, ahead of his upcoming bout at UFC Rio. Known for his fearless, brawling style and willingness to engage in chaos, Aswell talks about how that aggressive mindset was built, what fans can expect from his debut in Brazil, and the wild road that led him to the UFC. From regional wars to earning his contract, he breaks down the moments that shaped him and how he plans to make a statement under the bright lights of Rio. This one’s raw, real, and filled with fight-night energy.

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In this episode of Around the Octagon, we preview UFC 320, headlined by a light heavyweight title rematch between champion Magomed Ankalaev and former two-division champ Alex Pereira. Ankalaev will look to impose his grappling and control once again, while Pereira aims to adjust and reclaim the belt with his trademark knockout power. We’ll also dive into the co-main event bantamweight title clash between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen, along with other key main card matchups including Jiri Prochazka vs. Khalil Rountree Jr., Josh Emmett vs. Youssef Zalal, and Joe Pyfer vs. Abusupiyan Magomedov. Tune in as we spotlight fighters to watch and give our bold predictions on how this action-packed night in Las Vegas will unfold.

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Week 5 is HERE and it’s a loaded slate 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸. Reagan is joined by writer/guest Dan Dazilla to hit breaking injury news, answer your IG DM questions, and run through all 14 games with picks against the spread, moneylines, survivor leans, fantasy adds, and player props.

• Injuries: Bucky Irving (foot), Joe Flacco benched for Dylan Gabriel (London start), Tyreek Hill out for the year, Trey Benson to IR (Demercado/Michael Carter adds), Lamar hamstring & the Ravens’ injury pile-up

• Mailbag: Are the Jets riding with Justin Fields long-term? 400-yard QB candidates (Herbert/Stafford), 200-yard RB watch (Jonathan Taylor), spicy Survivor spots (Vikings in London, Jets trap), most surprising 3–1 teams (Colts/Jags), NFL OT rules debate, Tyreek’s Dynasty value past 2026, and two TNF props we like

• Picks: Full slate with spreads/OU notes + upset alerts (Broncos-Eagles, Jets-Cowboys), SNF Pats-Bills, MNF Chiefs-Jags

• Fantasy: Streamable Ds (Giants/Saints), WR/RB start sits, TD scorers (CMC), and prop leans (Puka yards, Adams alt-yards)

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0:00 Cold open chaos (…RIP lamp)
0:14 Intro — Reagan x Dan Dazilla, Week 5 on deck
0:57 News rundown starts
1:11 Bucky Irving foot sprain (boot; week-to-week)
1:37 QB change: Joe Flacco benched for Dylan Gabriel (London debut)
2:26 Tyreek Hill’s season-ending leg injury
3:14 Arizona RB room: Trey Benson to IR → Emari Demercado/Michael Carter pickups
3:37 Lamar hamstring update + Ravens’ massive injury report
4:32 Listener Questions (submit via IG/DM)
5:04 Q1: Is Justin Fields the Jets’ long-term answer?
7:10 Q2: Which QB hits 400+ passing yards this week? (Herbert/Stafford talk)
9:38 Q3: Which RB could hit 200 rushing yards? (JT mention)
11:19 Q4: Unpopular Survivor pick this week (London angle, Vikings; Jets as trap)
13:41 Bills beware: spread talk vs division foes
14:33 Q5: Most surprising 3–1 teams (Colts/Jags)
16:22 Q6: Should the NFL adopt college OT rules?
18:16 Q7: Tyreek in Dynasty for 2026+ (hold vs value)
20:37 Q8: Two player props you love (TNF leans, McCaffrey TD, Puka yards)
22:58 Game Picks & Lines (14 games)
24:02 49ers @ Rams — spread swing, Shanahan vs McVay history
26:08 Browns vs Vikings (London) — Dylan Gabriel first start
28:07 Texans @ Ravens — Harbaugh trust even if Lamar sits
30:12 Giants @ Saints — coin-flip ugly; home-field edge vs “hot-hand” Giants
33:09 Broncos @ Eagles — elite defenses; upset alert case
35:23 Cowboys @ Jets — homer hope, trap game vibes
38:32 Raiders @ Colts — cover vs win, JT bounce-back
40:42 Dolphins @ Panthers — life post-Tyreek, Bryce/Chuba notes
43:27 Bucs @ Seahawks — Baker in crunch time, run-D mismatch
45:22 Titans @ Cardinals — big number, back-door risk
47:45 Commanders @ Chargers — J. Daniels return, LAC bounce-back
49:40 Lions @ Bengals — double-digit road chalk case
52:11 SNF: Patriots @ Bills — close but Bills survive
55:28 MNF: Chiefs @ Jaguars — KC “back” case; Lawrence inconsistency
58:49 Closing — records, parlays, how to get your Qs on the show
59:29 Like/subscribe/5-star CTA & sign-off

Welcome into Around the Felt Sports — full NFL Week 4 recap! Reagan & Colin hit every game (except MNF: Jets-Dolphins, Bengals-Broncos), dive into the brutal Malik Nabers ACL news, Lamar’s hamstring, Joe Alt’s sprain, Ravens’ defensive injuries, and which fantasy moves you should make right now (hello, Woody Marks 👀).

We also run through listener questions, Felt Five results, unit tracking, and game-by-game takeaways: Seahawks steady, Steelers grind overseas, Giants win but lose big, Falcons bounce back, Bills roll, Lions smash, Jags upset Niners, Chiefs look scary with Worthy back, Bears edge Raiders, and Packers-Cowboys deliver a wild 40-40 scorigami tie.

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00:00 Intro – Week 4 vibes, schedule note (no MNF Jets/Dolphins or Bengals/Broncos)
01:15 Giants “Victory Monday”… at what cost? Malik Nabers ACL reaction
03:45 Giants WR room fallout + OBJ rumors, what it means for Jackson Dart
06:00 Chargers injuries: Joe Alt high-ankle, O-line issues; Herbert MVP/Harbaugh COY talk
08:25 Lamar hamstring update + Ravens D injuries (Madubuike, Humphrey) – panic meter
10:50 Fantasy pulse: Woody Marks breakout (FAAB % & startability)
12:50 Dynasty tips: taxi squads paying off (Marks, Scatabo)
14:50 Viewer Mailbag 1 – Trade T. Higgins for two 2nds? (Dynasty)
16:10 Viewer Mailbag 2 – Felt Five & DS Lock shoutouts
17:10 Viewer Mailbag 3 – Start/Sit David Montgomery rest-of-season
18:45 Viewer Mailbag 4 – OROY race: Genty vs Hampton vs Dart (longshot you’ll like)
20:35 Viewer Mailbag 5 – MetLife turf debate (grass vs turf reality check)
23:10 Records & Felt Five units – who’s up, who’s hunting
24:05 THU: Cardinals @ Seahawks – SEA D legit, Walker vs Charbonnet usage
26:55 Sun AM (Dublin): Steelers vs Vikings – Kenny G takes over, MIN QB situation
29:30 Chargers @ Giants – pass rush feast, Hampton pops, QJ must-start?
32:35 Commanders @ Falcons – Pennix rebound, Bijan nuclear, ATL D concerns
35:30 Saints @ Bills – pace, James Cook hits, Kincaid TD = TE hack
37:40 Browns @ Lions – DET domination, Puka vs ARSB ROS, Browns youth movement (Judkins/Fannon/Bond)
41:10 Panthers @ Patriots – 42 on 17 attempts?! Drake May & Diggs chemistry, Bryce struggles
44:10 Eagles @ Bucs – 4-0, Saquon efficiency, AJB/Godwin/Igbuka target watch
47:35 Titans @ Texans – HOU shutout, Woody Marks again, WR2 problem in Houston
50:05 Colts @ Rams – AD Mitchell’s touchback disaster, Stafford/Puka/Kyren triple stack
53:20 49ers @ Jaguars – JAX D statement, ETN steady, Purdy toe, O-line health
56:05 Ravens @ Chiefs – KC ceiling with Worthy back, RB room still a mess
58:55 Raiders @ Bears – Genty hat trick, DJ Moore worry meter, Geno turnovers
1:02:10 Packers @ Cowboys – 40-40 scorigami madness, Romeo Doubs in the red zone, DAL D issues
1:05:30 Fantasy Rapid Fire – adds, drops, buys, sells (Monty, DJM, Derrick Henry, Jameson Williams)
1:08:15 Closing – Week 5 teaser + Felt Five schedule

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In this episode of Around the Octagon, we preview UFC Perth, headlined by a light heavyweight clash between rising star Carlos Ulberg and former title challenger Dominick Reyes. Ulberg has surged into contention with slick striking and fight-finishing precision, while Reyes looks to prove he’s still a dangerous force at 205 after setbacks. We’ll also dive into the rest of the main card, breaking down the co-main and key bouts, spotlighting fighters to watch, and giving our bold predictions on how the night will unfold in Australia.

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In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with Max Gimenis, a multiple-time BJJ World Champion and newly signed UFC heavyweight. From his humble beginnings training in Brazil to founding Culture of Jiu-Jitsu and running his own federation (PBJFF), Max Gimenis shares his inspiring story, his mindset as a competitor, and what fans can expect from his UFC run.

We cover his transition from BJJ to MMA, his experience at the Craig Jones Invitational, balancing gym ownership with fighting, and his goals for the next five years inside the UFC heavyweight division. Max Gimenis also opens up about the haters, his surprising knockout power, and even gives us his UFC Mount Rushmore.

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0:00 – Intro & Welcome

0:20 – Max Gimenis on signing with the UFC

0:43 – How he started training Jiu-Jitsu as a kid

2:02 – Opening Culture of Jiu-Jitsu gym & PBJFF federation

6:40 – Competing at the Craig Jones Invitational (CJI)

9:00 – What drives him as a competitor (100+ black belt wins)

10:30 – Decision to transition into MMA

11:40 – First amateur/MMA fights & UFC signing

12:15 – Childhood inspiration watching Pride & UFC with his father

13:50 – Challenges of MMA vs BJJ (mixing disciplines)

14:35 – Managing weight as a heavyweight in BJJ vs MMA

15:30 – Message to UFC haters & critics

17:03 – Surprising knockout record vs submissions

18:15 – Using BJJ against strikers in heavyweight division

19:13 – Advice to his younger self chasing the UFC dream

20:18 – UFC heavyweight division challenges & ideal matchups

21:14 – Early callouts & preferred opponents

22:13 – Five-year UFC career goals (Top 10, title push)

22:40 – Comparisons to Glover Teixeira & Fabricio Werdum

25:00 – Thoughts on fast-tracked heavyweights

25:30 – Dream fights in MMA history

27:07 – One-fight-at-a-time mindset

27:50 – UFC Mount Rushmore picks (Jones, Silva, Aldo, Wanderlei)

28:34 – Where to follow Max Gimenis online29:30 – Closing remarks

Week 4 NFL preview & picks: Jackson Dart named Giants QB1, Evans injury update, Texans cut CJGJ, DFS/streamers, and full ATS picks for every game (plus two MNFs).Around the Felt — Week 4 Preview & PicksColin and Reagan hit: Jackson Dart named QB1, Evans hamstring timeline, Texans release CJGJ, listener mailbag (Penix/Tet/Love/streamers/Survivor), and every Week-4 matchup with spreads. Banana costume bet on TNF, plus a cathartic Vrabel/Henderson rant.nfl week 4 picks, nfl week 4 predictions, nfl betting week 4, nfl best bets, against the spread, survivor picks, survivor pool week 4, jackson dart giants, giants new qb, mike evans hamstring, cj gardner-johnson texans release, fantasy football start sit, defense streamers week 4, michael penix start, travis hunter fantasy, jordan love ranking, seahawks vs cardinals, vikings vs steelers dublin, chargers vs giants, titans vs texans, commanders vs falcons, saints vs bills, eagles vs bucs, browns vs lions, panthers vs patriots, jaguars vs 49ers, colts vs rams, ravens vs chiefs, bears vs raiders, packers vs cowboys, jets vs dolphins, bengals vs broncos, nfl podcast, sports podcast, around the felt, banana costume bet, hot wing challenge#NFL #NFLWeek4 #SportsBetting #FantasyFootball #Giants #Ravens #Chiefs #Chargers #Eagles #Packers

* **0:00** Welcome / Week 4 vibes* **1:55** News starts * **2:02** Giants name **Jackson Dart** starter * **4:35** Bucs: **Mike Evans** hamstring (2–3 weeks) * **6:42** Texans release **C.J. Gardner-Johnson*** **8:11** Listener questions intro * **8:31** Start **Michael Penix** this week? * **10:08** Will **Tet** score this week? * **11:52** Punishment idea: cinnamon challenge / Play of the Week * **12:57** TNF props: Marv, JSN; Dart anytime TD * **13:20** “It was always the Commanders” banter * **14:03** **Jordan Love** rank & swap-a-QB thought experiment * **16:14** Punishment: dress as Barbie * **16:32** “Left hand up” aside * **16:59** Healing prayers for **CeeDee Lamb** (injury talk) * **17:54** **Jackson Dart ROY** odds chat * **20:36** Punishment: hot wing for every negative play in Jets–Dolphins * **21:41** NY teams despair / Jesus jokes * **22:27** Week 4 turning-point matchups * **25:01** **Defense streamers** * **26:26** Droppable? **Travis Hunter** * **27:47** **Unpopular Survivor** picks* **30:13** Matchups intro (prime-time banana costume bet setup) * **30:18** TNF: **Seahawks @ Cardinals** (+ banana costume wager) * **33:53** Dublin: **Vikings vs Steelers** * **37:10** **Chargers @ Giants** (Dart debut) * **41:01** **Titans @ Texans** * **46:03** **Commanders @ Falcons** * **50:04** **Saints @ Bills** * **53:58** **Eagles @ Bucs** * **57:45** **Browns @ Lions** * **1:01:30** **Panthers @ Patriots** (Henderson/Vrabel rant \~**1:02:41–1:05:05**) * **1:05:23** **Jaguars @ 49ers** * **1:08:30** **Colts @ Rams** * **1:12:19** **Ravens @ Chiefs** * **1:15:48** **Bears @ Raiders** * **1:19:29** **Packers @ Cowboys** (SNF) * **1:22:43** MNF #1: **Jets @ Dolphins** * **1:25:45** MNF #2: **Bengals @ Broncos*** **1:30:02** Wrap-up / CTA