The boys are BACK! In this episode of Around the Felt, Colin, Reagan, and Big G drop 15 NFL Future Bets you NEED to place before the 2025 season kicks off.We cover everything from:🏆 Comeback Player of the Year💪 MVP Longshots🔥 Rushing & Receiving Leaders📈 Team Win Totals🎯 Division Predictions...and more!We’re talking value plays, sneaky odds, bold predictions, and why certain stars like Aidan Hutchinson, Daniel Jones, Nico Collins, Baker Mayfield, and Bijan Robinson could be cash cows this season.👇 Drop your favorite NFL future in the comments — we might ride with you!📅 Don't forget: Season Prediction Pods are dropping soon!✅ Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell so you don’t miss what’s next!#NFLFutures #NFL2025 #NFLBets #SportsBetting #NFLOdds #MVP #ComebackPlayer #FantasyFootball #NFLPredictions #BettingTips #NFLNews #FootballPodcast #UnderdogFantasy #NFLWinTotals #SuperBowl2026 #BijanRobinson #DanielJones #NicoCollins #BakerMayfield #SportsTalk #AroundTheFelt #NFLSeasonPreview #NFLFantasy #LongshotBets #FootballContent #BettingPodcast #FutureBets

00:00 – Intro – The Boys Are Back + Overview of NFL Futures01:02 – Big G's 1st Bet: Aidan Hutchinson Comeback Player of the Year (+250)02:43 – Reagan's 1st Bet: Bo Nix Over 3,500 Passing Yards (-115)05:05 – Colin's 1st Bet: Chargers Over 9.5 Wins (-110)07:48 – Big G's 2nd Bet: Drake London 10+ Touchdowns (+230)09:36 – Reagan's 2nd Bet: Mike Evans 1,000+ Receiving Yards (+115)10:43 – Colin's 2nd Bet: Rams to Reach NFC Championship Game (+500)13:14 – Big G's 3rd Bet: Saints Fewest Wins in NFL (+425)15:27 – Reagan's 3rd Bet: Panthers to Make the Playoffs (+230)18:20 – Colin's 3rd Bet: Ravens Most Regular Season Wins (+650)20:48 – Big G's 4th Bet: Maxx Crosby Defensive Player of the Year (+1600)22:06 – Reagan's 4th Bet: Brian Thomas Jr. to Lead NFL in Receiving Yards (+300)23:18 – Colin's 4th Bet: Nico Collins to Lead NFL in Receiving Yards (+750)25:18 – Big G's 5th Bet: Baker Mayfield for MVP (+4000)27:54 – Reagan's 5th Bet: Daniel Jones Comeback Player of the Year (+4000 → +2000)31:32 – Colin's 5th Bet: Bijan Robinson to Lead NFL in Rushing (+1100)35:06 – Outro – Drop Your Favorite Future + Season Prediction Pods Coming Soon!

🔥 In this episode of Around the Octagon, we sit down with UFC featherweight Weston Wilson for one of the most insightful interviews we've ever done! From training with Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, to building a software company during COVID that skyrocketed his MMA career, Weston shares it all.

We dive into his journey through Bellator, LFA, and finally the UFC, what it was like to get signed through Instagram DMs, and the story behind his Topps rookie card moment. He even tells us what it’s really like training with Wonderboy, his favorite submission setups, and his MMA Mount Rushmore 🏔️

📌 Topics Covered:

• Weston’s unique path to the UFC

• His software company Combat Labs and pandemic hustle

• Training camps, Wonderboy stories, and fight prep

• Most starstruck UFC moment (Forest Griffin!)

• Favorite submissions + game planning

• Balancing family, entrepreneurship, and fighting

• His dream opponent + historical figure he'd train with

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments – who should Weston fight next?
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0:00 – Intro + Welcoming Weston Wilson
0:19 – Wonderboy’s Camp + Practice Recap
1:03 – Weston’s Background: Starting MMA in Brazil
2:15 – The Long Road: Wrestling, Mission Work, and College
3:40 – Training in Utah + Early Exposure to UFC Fighters
4:31 – Moving to Dallas and California + Balancing Work and Fighting
5:51 – Fighting for Passion, Not Money
6:26 – Why Weston Doesn’t Have a Nickname
6:59 – Pro Debut in 2014 + Fighting in LFA, Bellator, UFC
7:28 – Realizing He Could Compete at the Highest Level
8:17 – The Mental Side of Fighting + Training With Wonderboy + Chris Weidman
9:24 – COVID Becomes an Opportunity: Starting Combat Labs
10:50 – Going 10–2 During COVID + Running Pay-Per-View Software
12:05 – Bellator Fight: A Life-Changing Moment
13:41 – Getting Signed by the UFC: Notified Through the Media
15:01 – Short-Notice Fight vs Joanderson Brito
16:56 – Signing With UFC + Getting Low Expectations from Matchmakers
18:23 – Asking for Salt Lake Fight + Getting a Topps Rookie Card
19:54 – Meeting Fans + Kids Reacting to His Trading Card
20:07 – Most Starstruck MMA Moment? Forest Griffin + Rich Franklin
21:58 – Diaz Brothers, Chad Mendes, and UFC Tryouts Memories
23:36 – Mean Tweets + Haters + MMA Fans’ Short Memory
25:33 – Favorite Submission: Guillotine + Triangle + Fight IQ
27:13 – Building Momentum After Jeka Fight
28:32 – Bad Camp Before Jean Silva Fight + Last-Minute Opponent Change
29:49 – Life at Upstate Karate + What Fans Don’t Know About Wonderboy
31:03 – Wonderboy Always Humming + Training With Joy
31:36 – What Wonderboy Taught Weston About Fighting and Life
33:28 – When Will Weston Fight Again? Wants to Fight in Shanghai
34:38 – UFC Matchmaking and Willingness to Fight Anyone
35:27 – Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, and Fighting
36:56 – Weston’s Structured Day + Time Blocking
37:23 – Weston’s MMA Mount Rushmore
38:34 – Mighty Mouse vs Khabib on the Fringe
39:42 – If He Could Train With Any Historical Figure…
41:01 – Outro + Thanking Weston Wilson

In this episode of Around the Octagon, we break down the electric main event at UFC 317 as undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria moves up to lightweight to challenge former champion Charles Oliveira. Topuria, known for his crisp boxing and ruthless finishing ability, is taking a massive gamble by entering a new weight class—but claims he’s stronger and more dangerous than ever. On the other side, Oliveira brings unmatched experience, elite jiu-jitsu, and the most submission wins in UFC history. We analyze the stylistic clash, what’s at stake for both fighters, and how this bout could reshape the lightweight division moving forward.

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In this episode of Around the Octagon, we break down the electric main event at UFC 317 as undefeated phenom Ilia Topuria moves up to lightweight to challenge former champion Charles Oliveira. Topuria, known for his crisp boxing and ruthless finishing ability, is taking a massive gamble by entering a new weight class—but claims he’s stronger and more dangerous than ever. On the other side, Oliveira brings unmatched experience, elite jiu-jitsu, and the most submission wins in UFC history. We analyze the stylistic clash, what’s at stake for both fighters, and how this bout could reshape the lightweight division moving forward.

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Sit down with us for an exclusive interview with former UFC fighter and professional MMA athlete Connor “The Controller” Matthews as we dive deep into his journey inside and outside the cage. 🥊

From his early days in combat sports to making it to the UFC, Connor shares untold stories, the highs and lows of being a professional fighter, and what life looks like after stepping away from the Octagon. Whether you're a hardcore MMA fan or just love inspiring stories, this is one you don’t want to miss.

We cover:

• His path to the UFC and professional MMA

• Behind-the-scenes moments from his fight career

• Life lessons learned through combat

• His goals post-fighting: coaching, content, mentorship & more

• What “The Controller” nickname really means

🎤 Watch until the end for Connor’s advice to young fighters trying to make it big!

👇 Drop a comment with your favorite Connor Matthews moment or fight!

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro – Meet Connor “The Controller” Matthews
0:34 – Connor’s Martial Arts Background & Hockey Career
2:06 – First MMA Fight Right After High School
2:36 – Why He Joined the Military + Combat Control
3:53 – How Randy Costa Inspired His Return to MMA
4:39 – Lack of Real Fight Training in the Military
5:22 – Post-Military Adrenaline & Early MMA Comeback
7:00 – Pressure in MMA vs Military Life
7:29 – Training with Rob Font & Calvin Kattar
8:49 – The Journey from CES to the UFC
10:02 – Problems Finding Good Opponents on the Regional Scene
10:57 – Mental Confidence Shift After Key Fights
11:29 – Training Routine – Before vs During UFC Career
13:06 – Film Study, Strategy & Weight Cut Process
16:47 – What Makes the UFC PI So Special
18:25 – Connor’s Honest Experience with the UFC
20:04 – The Financial Realities of UFC Fighters
24:34 – Training Injuries & Shoulder Issues
25:00 – Managing Pre-Fight Nerves & Confidence
26:05 – Fight Rituals & Superstitions
27:27 – Connor’s Submission Game & RNC Strategy
29:13 – The Hidden Struggles of Being a Fighter
31:02 – Why Fans Judge Fighters Too Harshly
33:15 – How the Sport & Fighters Have Evolved
34:48 – Young Fighters Are Built Different Now
35:30 – Fun Questions – Training with Any Historical Figure
36:46 – Connor’s Mount Rushmore of MMA
38:04 – Final Thoughts + Shoutouts

#UFC #MMA #ConnorMatthews #UFCInterview #MMAFighter #FightLife #CombatSports #FormerUFCFighter #UFCLegacy #MMACommunity #OctagonStories #TheController #FighterMindset #UFC2025 #MMAHighlights #FightTalk #BehindTheFighter #AroundTheOctagon #MartialArts #ConnorTheController

🔥 UFC BAKU MAIN CARD PREDICTIONS 🔥
We break down every fight on the UFC Fight Night Baku main card — including Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Jr., Fiziev vs Bahamondes, Blaydes vs Kuniev, and Orolbai vs Musayev! Who gets the finish? Who pulls the upset? Find out our picks and betting insight!

Plus, we dive into a classic MMA debate: Who’s the best UFC fighter to NEVER win a title? From Tony Ferguson to Gustafsson, we rank the greatest to fall just short of gold.

📌 Drop your picks in the comments and let us know who YOU think is the GOAT with no belt!

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0:00 – Intro + Welcoming Dan to the Show

0:23 – Usman Dominates Buckley – What’s Next at Welterweight?

1:08 – Matchmaking the Welterweight Division: Usman, Buckley, Gary, Shavkat

6:12 – UFC Baku Main Card Preview Begins

7:34 – Muhammad Naimov vs Bogdan Grad Prediction

12:12 – Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Prediction

15:08 – Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai Prediction

19:42 – Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev Prediction

27:47 – Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes Prediction

35:26 – Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree Jr. Main Event Breakdown

45:51 – Transition to “Best Fighters to Never Win a UFC Belt” Segment

46:05 – Dan’s Top 5: Dustin Poirier, Gustafsson, Benavidez, Romero, Mendes

54:00 – Additional Picks: Chael Sonnen, Kenny Florian, Korean Zombie, Rory MacDonald, Dan Henderson

1:05:30 – Final Shoutouts + Kenny Florian Mention

1:05:51 – Outro + Final Thoughts

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UFC Fight Night Atlanta delivered INSANE action from start to finish! We break down every fight, including jaw-dropping knockouts, wild controversy, and what’s next for the division’s biggest stars. Who made a statement? Who blew their shot? And which fighters are knocking on the door of a title fight?

Don’t miss our full recap, predictions for what’s next, and hot takes from the crew!

👊 Full Fight Breakdowns
😱 Most Shocking Moments
⚖️ Bad Judging or Fair Decisions?
🏆 Title Shot Implications
🔥 Fighter Stock Up & Down

#UFCAtlanta #UFCFightNight #MMA #UFCHighlights #FightNightAtlanta #UFCNews #Knockout #DanaWhite #UFC2025 #MMAAnalysis #UFCRecap #UFCFights #MixedMartialArts #CombatSports #MMAFighter #UFCPredictions #FightBreakdown #UFCPostFight #UFCResults #FightGame #OctagonBreakdown

🔥 UFC 316 Recap + What's Next for Merab & O'Malley? 🔥
We break down all the action from UFC 316 — from the explosive finishes to the controversial decisions. Merab Dvalishvili continues his dominant run... but who should he fight next? Is it finally time for Sean O’Malley to make some major changes?

👊 Full fight recap
🔮 Future matchups & title implications
💥 Bold takes on the bantamweight division

Drop your predictions in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly fight talk!

0:00 - Intro + UFC 316 Overview

1:18 - Quillan Salkill Impresses

2:25 - Juang Yu’s Insane KO & Zombie Tribute

5:29 - Arianne da Silva Misses Weight by 7 Pounds

6:33 - Joshua Van Dominates + Royval Fight Booked

11:28 - Kevin Holland Submits Vicente Luque

16:31 - Patchy Mix Gets Exposed vs Bautista

26:22 - Joe Pyfer Beats Gastelum

31:40 - Kayla Harrison Dominates Pena + Nunes Fight Next

37:46 - Main Event: Merab vs O’Malley Recap

41:14 - Future for Merab + O’Malley

51:42 - Featherweight Rumors: Yair Turns Down Diego

56:41 - Final Thoughts + Outro

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Sean O'Malley is BACK and ready for revenge! Can “Suga” finally get his payback on Merab Dvalishvili after the brutal loss in their first matchup? In this episode, we break down EVERY single fight on the UFC 316 card — from early prelims to the main event — and give you our best bets, predictions, and hot takes.

We cover all the action: O’Malley vs Merab, Kayla Harrison’s title shot vs Julianna Peña, Kevin Holland vs Vicente Luque, Joe Pyfer vs Kelvin Gastelum, and more! Whether you're tuning in to place bets, make picks, or just enjoy the madness — this is your full UFC 316 preview!

0:06 – 🔥 Intro + Mando Gutierrez Fights for $500K in PFL
0:59 – 🥊 Diego Lopez vs Jean Silva Rumored for New Orleans
4:15 – 💰 UFC Debut Patches: Cash Grab or Collector Gold?
7:47 – ⚔️ Early Prelims Breakdown Begins
8:01 – 🇦🇺 Quillin Salkeld vs Yanal Ashmoz — Aussie Momentum or Live Dog?
10:50 – 🤔 Jeka Saragih vs JeongYeong Lee — Prelim Mystery Pick
13:46 – 🎭 Ariane da Silva vs Wang Kong — Joker Strikes Again?
16:36 – 🆕 Markel Mederos vs Mark Chrzanowski — Late Add, Live Bet?
19:19 – 💣 Chaos Williams vs Andreas Gustafsson — Big Debut vs Michigan Vet
24:20 – 🧠 Sergey Spivak vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta — Smarts vs Speed at Heavyweight
29:08 – 🧨 Azamat Murzakanov vs Brendson Ribeiro — KO Incoming?
33:11 – 🚀 Joshua Van vs Bruno Silva — Can the Young Gun Keep Rolling?
37:44 – 💻 Shoutout to Dan & Prelim Recap
38:58 – 🧪 Vicente Luque vs Kevin Holland — Which Version Shows Up?
46:50 – 🕸️ Patchy Mix vs Mario Bautista — Grapple War or UFC Reality Check?
55:06 – 💥 Joe Pyfer vs Kelvin Gastelum — Is KG’s Chin Done?
59:59 – 🏆 Julianna Peña vs Kayla Harrison — Women’s Bantamweight Title War
1:07:04 – 🎯 Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili 2 — Sugar's Redemption or Morab Mayhem?
1:18:30 – 🛑 Final Thoughts + Sign-off

👇 Comment below with your predictions — is it Suga’s time?

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Huge shakeups in the UFC! We break down the shocking announcement of Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena and the blockbuster matchup between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. What do these fights mean for their respective divisions? Are the belts at risk? Who's got the edge in these high-stakes matchups?

Tune in as we give our instant reactions, early predictions, and what this means for the UFC title picture moving forward. Don’t miss this fight talk!

Drop your predictions in the comments below! Who you got: Makhachev or JDM? Topuria or Oliveira?

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00:00 - Intro & Opening Thoughts

00:20 - Michael Morales vs Gilbert Burns Reaction

03:00 - Where Does Morales Go Next?

06:00 - Welterweight Division Depth Discussion

10:15 - Patchy Mix UFC Signing

16:00 - Islam Vacates Lightweight Title

24:00 - JDM vs Islam Early Breakdown

44:50 - Ilia Tapuria vs Charles Oliveira Early Predictions

56:15 - What if Fedor Joined UFC in 2009?

1:03:00 - How Good Could Brock Lesnar Have Been?

1:17:00 - Wrap Up & Fan Q&A Prompt

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