Chris Alvidrez just got signed to the UFC after a standout DWCS performance — but his journey hasn’t been easy. In this episode of Burn or Chill, Chris shares how a near-fatal car accident almost ended his fighting career, what sets his hands apart in the octagon, and what really went down when he sparred Logan Paul. 👀

🎯 Whether you’re a die-hard fight fan or just curious about what it takes to make it to the UFC, this one’s a must-watch.

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The boys are back with a raw reaction to the growing sports betting scandal that’s shaking up the UFC—and all of sports.

In this episode, we break down why this matters more than you think, how it's affecting the integrity of the game, and why real fans should be concerned.

This isn’t just about one fighter or one bet—it’s a systemic issue that’s creeping into every corner of sports.

We love the fight game. We love sports. And this hurts.

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Renato Canuto joins Burn or Chill to drop real lessons on martial arts, mindset, and sacrifice.

In this episode:
🔥 The truth about Jiu-Jitsu vs Wrestling for MMA
🔥 Why everyone should learn martial arts — even once in your life
🔥 How martial arts changes how you see the world
🔥 The sacrifices he made chasing greatness
🔥 What people don’t understand about Jiu-Jitsu
🔥 The reality of transitioning from Jiu-Jitsu to MMA

This isn’t just about fighting — it’s about discipline, growth, and becoming harder to break.

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UFC 321 is almost here, and the Burn Factory boys are breaking down one of the most anticipated heavyweight fights in years — Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane 🔥

In this episode, we dive deep into:

Tom Aspinall vs Gane — who really deserves the title?

The strengths & weaknesses of both fighters

Did Jon Jones derail Tom Aspinall’s rise?

Co-Main: Mackenzie Dern vs Virna Jandiroba — who’s the bigger savage?

Our final picks… and yes, we did NOT agree 😤

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President Awesome, Asim Zaidi — the man behind Karate Combat and the legendary GOATSHED gym — sits down with Burn or Chill to tell one of the rawest comeback stories in combat sports.

In this episode, he opens up about:

🔥 Losing everything, including his relationship…
🔥 Winning it all back, and turning his girlfriend into his wife
🔥 Building GOATSHED, where fighters live, train, and bleed for success
🔥 How he’s creating a new lane in combat sports with Karate Combat
🔥 What fighters REALLY need to make it in today’s industry

This isn’t just fight talk — it’s a blueprint for resilience, leadership, and building something from nothing.

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Trevor Wittman joins Burn or Chill for one of his most real and honest interviews ever.

We dive into:

The champion mindset behind fighters like Justin Gaethje, Kamaru Usman & Rose Namajunas

The mental strain of coaching at the highest level

His serious health issues that almost took him out of the sport

Being bullied growing up — and how it shaped his approach to fighting and coaching

His thoughts on the UFC glove problem and fighter safety

This isn’t just fight talk — it’s a look inside the mind of one of MMA’s greatest coaches.

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Malcolm “The Machine” Wellmaker joins Burn or Chill! 🥊

In this episode, Malcolm opens up about:

His rise in the UFC after a gritty start on Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS)

The dark journey that shaped him, including life before going full-time MMA

The reality of the pressure in DWCS vs stepping onto the UFC stage

Who he wants next: Merab Dvalishvili or Aleksandre Topuria 👀

This is Malcolm like you’ve never seen him before — raw, real, and unfiltered.

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🔥 Teofimo Lopez joins Burn or Chill!

In this episode, Teofimo Lopez opens up about:

What it was like to fight outside in Times Square — one of the wildest boxing moments ever 🥊

His thoughts on Canelo Alvarez & Terence Crawford

What’s next for Teofimo Lopez  in the boxing world

And plenty more Burn or Chill fun with the brothers

⚡ A must-watch for boxing fans who want to see Teofimo Lopez unfiltered, outside the ring.

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👉 Where does he rank among boxing’s biggest stars right now?

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🔥 NFL’s Donte Thornton joins Burn or Chill!

In this episode, he opens up about:

The difference between college football vs the NFL

How he almost quit football

How building a stronger relationship with God helped him focus

And what it meant to be drafted by the Raiders

This is one of Donte’s realest interviews yet — raw, inspiring, and full of surprises.

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🔥 Noche UFC was CRAZY — and Diego Lopes stole the show.

In this Burn Factory reaction, we dive into:

- How good Diego Lopes really is

- Why Diego is now a huge star in the UFC

- Is Diego Lopes next for the title?

- Why so many people doubted him… and how he proved them all wrong

- And why Noche UFC was one of the wildest fight nights of the year

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👉 Did he just become the UFC’s next superstar?

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