Fight Club

UFC 264 left some unanswered questions but what we did learn is Dustin Poirier is a dead set superstar.

'The Diamond' scored a second straight victory over the Irishman and even with an unsatisfactory finish, there is no denying Poirier is one of the greatest lightweight in history.

This week, we unwrap UFC 264 and discuss what's next for the two lightweight kingpins.

Also Tai Tuivasa may have been the biggest winner from UFC 264 with a standout performance from his walkout, to the fight to his post fight shoey.

Ands Joseph Parker clears up the rumors surrounding his apparent COVID-19 diagnosis ---- or lack thereof.

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Former WBO heavyweight boxing champion Joseph Parker makes his Fight Club debut this week.

The Kiwi is in Las Vegas, training with WBC champ, Tyson Fury - ahead of The Gypsy King's title defence against Deontay Wilder.

Parker is coming off the back of a tough win against Derek Chisora, who he reveals is likely to be his next opponent.

Parker gives us his thoughts on the heavyweight boxing landscape, his new life under new trainer Andy Lee and why he believes the best is yet to come. 

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Marvin Vettori had no answers for the slick offensive weapons of Israel Adesanya at UFC 263.

The two did battle for the middleweight title in Arizona, with the champion completing a flawless five-round shut-out of the 'Italian Dream'.

It was Adesanya's third title defence and arguably one of the most convincing performances of his UFC stint, with the Nigerian-Kiwi showing vast improvements in his grappling game.

Elsewhere, Brandon Moreno made history becoming the first Mexican-born UFC champion when he won the flyweight title.

And Leon Edwards scored the biggest win if his career, proving a step above Nate Diaz.

Fight Club wraps all the talking points from a great night of fights at UFC 263. 

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Fight Club is back with a bang as we head into a massive title defence for New Zealand's own Israel Adesanya.

The UFC middleweight champion defends against Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 in Arizona - the same venue where the two clashed two years ago.

Adesanya got the nod that night vis a split decision and Vettori has been hunting a rematch ever since.

We deep dive into the matchup and debate why this could be 'The Last Stylebender's" toughest, yet easiest challenge to date.

Also we look back at Logan Paul v Floyd Mayweather...is this the future of boxing> 

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The UFC crowned a new lightweight champion on Sunday when Brazilian Charles Oliveira stopped Michael Chandler in the second round.

This week, Sky Sports Ravinder Hunia plays co-host as we look at the 11-year journey of the UFC's greatest ever submission artist and his crowning achievement at UFC 262. 

Ravinder has a secret of her own having stepped inside the boxing ring last weekend and she reveals the emotional journey she went through in the leadup to the fight, and why there was no way she was losing.

And we look ahead to Israel Adesanya's upcoming title defence at UFC 263. 

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UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler joins the show days out from his UFC 262 bout with Charles Oliveira in Texas.

Chandler can cement his legacy with a victory and claim the vacated 155 title in the process.

We cover off the big UFC 262 fights in detail, including a crossroads bout for veteran Tony Ferguson.

Also, we look at several big fights announced this week by the UFC as 2021 starts to take shape.

And Anderson Silva has called it quits - is he the GOAT of MMA?

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Joseph Parker is back on the right track towards another crack at heavyweight boxing's mountain top, but some people aren't that impressed.

We discuss why those people are wrong.

Plus. New Zealand comedian Mike King and Dan Hooker on why the IT Heavy Hitters cooperate boxing event is raising awareness for suicide prevention.

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Best mate of the show Chris Reive (NZ Herald) steps in for Brad (Dad duties) to gush over the blockbuster UFC 261 card, discuss Israel Adesanya's newly booked title defense against Marvin Vettori, and dig into Joseph Parker's heavyweight clash with Derek Chisora on Sunday.

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With Stephen away, City Kickboxing's Nyrene Crowley steps in as co-host.

The rising MMA star on her transition from Bali back home to Auckland, her recent draw at King in the Ring and the importance of elite athletes opening up about mental health.

Also, UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski on his recovery from COVID-19, the announcement of the new season of the Ultimate Fighter and his upcoming title defence against Brian Ortega.

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Kiwi heavyweight boxing contender drops in to discuss his loss to Joseph Parker earlier this year and why it might be the best thing to ever happen to him.

Fa is eyeing big fights in 2021 as he looks to climb the rankings and contend for a title next year.

Plus, Fox Sports' Max Laughton covers off an historic WrestleMania weekend for Australia as WWE welcomed fans back at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida.

And Stephen and Brad wrap the weekend in MMA action. Is Marvin Vettori worthy of a UFC title fight against Israel Adesanya.

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