UFC veteran Derek Brunson faces off against the fast-rising Kevin “Trailblazer” Holland at UFC Vegas 22. Will Brunson play spoiler and put a damper on Holland’s momentum? Or will we be calling “Big Mouth” come the end of Saturday night’s fights? AFC hosts Derick G and AJ take a look ahead at the action, reveal a few sleeper fights to keep and eye out for, and break down Saturday night's main card. Show notes: Sleepers: (2:46), Tai Tuivasa vs Harry Hunsucker (6:24), Song Kenan vs Max Griffin (9:59), Adrian Yanez vs Gustavo Lopez (15:42), Cheyanne Buys vs Montserrat Ruiz (23:30), Gregor Gillespie vs Brad Riddell (31:07), Derek Brunson vs Kevin Holland (38:52), Fight of the Night Predictions (47:34). Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

Taking a deep dive into the betting odds for UFC Vegas 22! Kevin Holland aka ‘Big Mouth’ faces his toughest test to date against the grizzled vet Derek Brunson this weekend. AFC host, Derick G, puts his oddsmaker hat on and assesses the value to be had on the UFC Vegas 21 betting docket. Odds courtesy of Oregon Lottery Scoreboard: https://sports.oregonlottery.org/sports/mma/ufc/ . RESOURCES: Check out our website: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Check out our full betting show catalog: https://tinyurl.com/15opfrc3 . New MMA articles published weekly on our website: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com/blog-feed/ . For more info: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . All Factors Considered is the fight talk hub for independent thinkers – Combat sports analysis, betting, and recap. In association with Free Thinkers Club Podcast Network.

UFC Flyweight and Santa Fe native Jerome ‘The Renegade’ Rivera (MMA 20-5) joins the show to talk about his MMA origin story, his dream matchup against Demetrious ‘Mighty’ Johnson (MMA 30-3), chasing greatness and taking short-notice fights in the UFC, and lastly, he sends a message out to his fans and Team Renegade. Show notes: Jerome’s and AJ talk Santa Fe preferences (0:40), Jerome’s MMA origin story (1:40), Taking short-notice fights at 135 and 145 pounds (3:35), Jerome’s dream matchup against Demetrious ‘Mighty’ Johnson (7:36), Reacting to fighters stalling, Petr Yan’s DQ loss at UFC 259, and Demetrious Johnson noting that knees to a downed opponent should be legal (9:46), A message to Team Renegade and Jerome’s UFC fans (13:20). Follow Jerome Rivera on Instagram: @renegaderivera. Jerome Rivera’s Tapology page: https://tinyurl.com/2t3edwbx . Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

Recapping the controversy, the dominance, and the underwhelming performances of UFC Vegas 21! Derick and AJ recap the illegal knees and eye pokes that plagued the UFC Vegas 21 main card, Ryan Spann’s bounce-back KO win, Dan Ige’s one-hitter quitter heard around the world, Davey Grant’s continued excellence, and Matheus Nicolau’s controversial split decision win against Manel Kape. Next, they put on their matchmaking hats for the main card winners. Is Ryan Spann stuck in limbo until the Light Heavyweight division shakes itself out? Who’s next for Davey Grant? How much pressure is on Manel Kape after starting his UFC career 0-2? Plenty of questions lie ahead. Finally, they put their ear to the street and discuss why the UFC should adopt new gloves that protect fighters from eye pokes and the grey area that still exists in MMA. Show Notes: UFC Vegas 21 Recap: (1:54), Matchmaking for UFC Vegas 21 winners: (28:01), Searching the MMA News Wire: (35:23). Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

Leon “Rocky” Edwards makes his return after a 600+ day layoff against Belal “Remember the Name” Muhammad in a Welterweight title-eliminator at UFC Vegas 21. AFC hosts Derick G and AJ take a look ahead at the action, reveal a few sleeper fights to keep and eye out for, and break down Saturday night's main card. Show Notes: Sleepers: (1:39), Eryk Anders vs Darren Stewart (6:04), Manel Nape vs Matheus Nicolau (12:53), Jonathan Martinez vs Davey Grant (20:06), Dan Ige vs Gavin Tucker (24:18), Misha Cirkunov vs Ryan Spann (30:57), Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad (37:04), Fight of the Night Predictions (45:55). Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

Taking a deep dive into the betting odds for UFC Vegas 21! Leon Edwards makes his long awaited return against Belal Muhammad this weekend! AFC host, Derick G, puts his oddsmaker hat on and assesses the value to be had on the UFC Vegas 21 betting docket. Odds courtesy of Oregon Lottery Scoreboard: https://sports.oregonlottery.org/sports/mma/ufc/ . RESOURCES: Check out our website: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Check out our full betting show catalog: https://tinyurl.com/15opfrc3 . New MMA articles published weekly on our website: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com/blog-feed/ . For more info: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . All Factors Considered is the fight talk hub for independent thinkers – Combat sports analysis, betting, and recap. In association with Free Thinkers Club Podcast Network.

Recapping the controversy, the dominance, and the underwhelming performances of UFC 259! Derick and AJ recap Jan Blachowicz’s HUGE title defense against Israel Adesanya (2:00), Amanda Nunes’ absolute dominance against Megan Anderson (6:27), Petr Yan’s historic mistake that cost him him 135 lb championship against Aljamain Sterling (10:03), Islam Makhachev’s clinic of a performance against Drew Dober (20:12), and Aleksandar Rakic’s win against Thiago Santos (23:20). Next, they put on their matchmaking hats for the main card winners. With Jon Jones and Israel Adesanya out of the mix, will the Light Heavyweight division return back to its glory days? Who’s left for Amanda Nunes to fight? Does Petr Yan get an immediate rematch against Sterling? Plenty of questions lie ahead. Finally, they put their ear to the street and discuss ONE Championship’s new deal with TNT and Cory Sandhagen being the unluckiest man in MMA. Show Notes: UFC 259 Recap: (1:57), Matchmaking for UFC 259 winners: (26:39), Searching the MMA News Wire: (36:46). Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

Jan Blachowicz faces off against Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya in a Light Heavyweight championship bout that pits the 185 pound champ against the 205 pound champ to determine the future of the Light Heavyweight division. Amanda Nunes seeks to defend her Featherweight championship against the dangerous Megan Anderson, and Petr Yan aims to make his first Bantamweight title defense against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259. AFC hosts Derick G and AJ take a look ahead at the action, reveal a few sleeper fights to keep and eye out for, and break down Saturday night's main card. Show Notes: Sleepers: (1:59), Thiago Santos vs Aleksandar Rakic (6:32), Islam Makhachev vs Drew Dober (13:36), Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling (20:43), Amanda Nunes vs Megan Anderson (30:08), Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya (37:09), Fight of the Night predictions (45:53). Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

American Kombat Alliance Featherweight champion Cody “Bison” Freeman (MMA 6-3) joins the show to talk about winning the Featherweight strap against Colin Wright (MMA 9-6) at AKA 13, having his sights set on becoming AKA's first double-champ at 145 and 135 pounds, embracing the chip on his shoulder and his underdog perception, stylistic problems he can give Bantamweights in the UFC, preferring to flow while fighting rather than sticking to a rigid game plan, and lastly, he gives his predictions on the Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney and Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling Bantamweight bouts at UFC 259. Show notes: Flipping on the competitive switch come fight day (2:00), Cody’s 100% finish rate when walking out to a Kid Cudi song (3:12), Flowing with the fight rather than sticking to a rigid game plan (3:48), Mutual respect with Colin Wright after the fight (4:58), Cody embracing the chip on his shoulder and underdog perception (6:46), Stylistic problems Cody can give UFC Bantamweights (8:51), What has changed since winning the AKA Featherweight championship (9:48), Tricks Cody has up his sleeve that he hasn’t been able to showcase in the cage yet (11:18), Respecting Cory Sandhagen as a fighter & landing the Flying Knee KO before Jorge Masvidal and Cory Sandhagen (12:48), Shouting out Levi Mowles of Fitness Fight Factory (13:26), Talking the Dominick Cruz vs Casey Kenney fight at UFC 259 (14:52), Cody’s experience with questionable reffing (16:12), Cody’s opinion on fighters grabbing the cage & how referee’s should handle it (18:20), Thoughts on the Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling Bantamweight championship at UFC 259 (20:44), Cody on a potential AKA Bantamweight championship bout in May (22:17). Follow Cody Freeman on Instagram: @c_bison_freeman. Cody Freeman’s Tapology page: https://tinyurl.com/8ve7zm4z . Follow us on Instagram @allfactorsconsidered and Twitter @afcfightalk. For more information: https://allfactorsconsidered.com/ 

Taking a deep dive into the betting odds for UFC 259! There are three title fights taking place this Saturday, so there’s a lot to cover! AFC host, Derick G, puts his oddsmaker hat on and assesses the value to be had on the UFC 259 betting docket. Odds courtesy of Oregon Lottery Scoreboard: https://sports.oregonlottery.org/sports/mma/ufc/ . RESOURCES: Check out our website: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . Check out our full betting show catalog: https://tinyurl.com/15opfrc3 . New MMA articles published weekly on our website: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com/blog-feed/ . For more info: https://www.allfactorsconsidered.com . All Factors Considered is the fight talk hub for independent thinkers – Combat sports analysis, betting, and recap. In association with Free Thinkers Club Podcast Network.