Five Rounds

Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker discuss the latest mixed martial arts news, fight previews and results. BMF champion Jorge Masvidal recently explained why he’s not impressed by the meteoric rise of UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev. Might the two of them meet in the octagon some time in the future? The guys recap Belal Muhammad’s win over Vicente Luque and look ahead to a busy fight weekend. Cris Cyborg will defend her Bellator title against Arlene Blencowe while Jessica Andrade will square off with Amanda Lemos in the UFC.   #5Rounds #UFC #MMA

Undefeated phenom Khamzat Chimaev remained undefeated at UFC 273 with a decision victory over Gilbert Burns in a fight of the year candidate. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the organization is targeting Colby Covington as Khamzat’s next opponent. This would be by far the toughest test of Chimaev’s career and the oddsmakers have already put out lines for the fight. Would Chimaev be able to stay undefeated against a perennial top contender like Covington? Hosts Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker discuss. The guys also review an awesome night of fights from UFC 273 and look ahead to Luque vs. Muhammad 2 on Saturday, April 16th live on ESPN. Plus, the guys talk about the latest training sessions from host Frank Zaffere who is going through an MMA training camp to fight later this year!  #UFC273 #MMA #FiveRounds

Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere preview UFC 273 which takes place on Saturday, April 9th 2022 from Jacksonville, FL. There are two titles on the line. Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung, while Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan will rematch to crown the undisputed bantamweight champion. Their first meeting resulted in a disqualification win for Sterling, so there's unfinished business. 

Despite two belts on the line, the guys argue that Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns could be the biggest fight on the card. Chimaev has been completely dominant so far with a 10-0 career record. Burns will be the toughest opponent he's faced to date, so will Chimaev pass this test with flying colors?

Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports will join the show for a full betting breakdown. Which bets and parlays should we place?

Alex Donno and Frank Zaffere break down the recent public plea by Nate Diaz on social media to be released by the UFC. Nate wants to finish out the final fight on his contract while the promotion desperately wants him to ink a long term extension before he fights again. So, why do the UFC keep kicking the can down the road? Will they give in to Nate's demands or will this standoff go on even longer?

Jim Varsellone from the Miami Herald joins the show to preview Wrestlemania 38! It's a two night extravaganza featuring former UFC fighters Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar among a huge list of big stars like Roman Reigns, Charlotte Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin and even Logan Paul. Jim gives the guys everything they need to know about the event! 

Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker react to the news of Jorge Masvidal assaulting Colby Covington at a Miami hot spot just weeks after Covington soundly beat him in the Octagon at UFC 272. Masvidal had been arrested. What will be the fallout? Plus, the guys review an explosive fight card from the UFC’s return to London, which featured a big win for heavyweight Tom Aspinall over Alexander Volkov in the main event.   #5Rounds #UFC272 #MMA

Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night event In London, marking the promotion’s first trip across the pond since the pandemic. Popular English fighter Paddy Pimblett will take on Kazula Vargas on the undercard, and the guys weigh in on whether he can create a “Conor McGregor moment” by winning impressively on a big stage in front of his countrymen. The guys also analyze the main event between Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall.

Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere discuss the polarizing news of former UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez being denied bail for attempted murder despite the alleged molester of his child being granted bail. The MMA community is coming together for the #FreeCain movement. 

The guys recap UFC 272 and discuss what's next for Jorge Masvidal after his unanimous decision loss to Colby Covington. Does Colby make a decent point when he claims to be "more Miami" than Masvidal?

The guys recap the latest MMA training sessions for co-host Frank Zaffere as he prepares for an exhibition fight!

Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker preview and predict the UFC 272 main event between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. The former friends and training partners will take to the Octagon for what promises to be an exciting grudge match. MMA and boxing writer Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports joins the guys to break down the event. Plus, former UFC heavyweight champion has been charged with attempted murder and THIS is why he did it.

Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere react to the shocking bodycam footage of Jon Jones' arrest from September 2021 in Las Vegas. Can Jones put his demons behind him for long enough to recapture UFC gold? The guys preview the upcoming UFC main event between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green and debate whether Islam will soon become the UFC's lightweight champion. 

Plus, the guys review co-host Frank Zaffere's first training session with ALL STAR COACHES Din Thomas and Brian Jackson. Din, a 9-time UFC veteran and UFC personality, also discussed the biggest upcoming MMA fights. 

Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere, and special guest Johnathan Ramlakhan preview UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 which takes place live on ESPN+ pay per view on Saturday, February 12th. Izzy won their first fight back in 2019 but the guys will debate whether Whittaker might actually have the edge in the rematch. The guys will also pick fights for the undercard, including a fun heavyweight co-main event between Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa.