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🥊 WAS RENATO MOICANO ROBBED?! UFC VEGAS 123 ERUPTS IN REFEREE CONTROVERSY! 🔥

One of the most controversial referee decisions we've seen in the UFC this year! Renato Moicano had Tom Nolan's back, a body triangle locked in, and was working towards a potential finish… until referee Dan Miragliotta inexplicably stood them up in Round 2!

Moments later, Nolan hurt Moicano, and the Australian eventually secured a third-round TKO victory. But did that referee intervention completely change the fight?

Welcome back to The MMA Girl Podcast! Jess breaks down the chaos surrounding UFC Fight Night 292 (UFC Vegas 123), including the controversial stand-up, the backlash from MMA fighters and analysts, and what could be next for Renato Moicano.

🥊 IN THIS VIDEO:

💥 THE CONTROVERSIAL STAND-UP: Why did Dan Miragliotta separate Moicano and Nolan when Moicano had back control with a body triangle? Was the position inactive, or was this an unacceptable referee intervention?

🔥 MOICANO'S FURIOUS RESPONSE: Renato has some VERY strong words for Miragliotta, but surprisingly, he has no intention of appealing the result to the Nevada Athletic Commission. Why?

👊 TOM NOLAN'S COMEBACK: Let's give credit where it's due. Nolan capitalised on the opportunity, showcased his striking, and delivered a huge finish. Was his game plan always to expose Moicano on the feet?

🎙️ THE MMA COMMUNITY REACTS: Big John McCarthy, Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns, Matt Brown and other MMA voices have weighed in. The criticism is LOUD!

⚖️ THE BIG REFEREE DEBATE: We compare the Moicano incident with other controversial stand-ups, including Islam Makhachev's grappling dominance and Khamzat Chimaev vs Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319. Where should referees draw the line?

🚨 MOICANO'S MMA EXIT?! Perhaps the biggest shock of all: Renato says he wants to complete his remaining UFC contract fights before leaving MMA behind and pursuing influencer boxing. He's even mentioned the Adin Ross show!

Was this the worst referee stand-up in UFC history? Did Dan Miragliotta cost Moicano the fight, or did Tom Nolan simply take his opportunity and earn the victory?

👇 LET ME KNOW YOUR VERDICT IN THE COMMENTS!

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Welcome back to The MMA Girl Podcast! 🥊

Combat sports is CHAOS right now — and we've got a LOT to talk about.

In this episode, Jess The MMA Girl breaks down the biggest stories from across UFC, MMA and boxing, including the frightening ending to UFC Vegas 121 between Raul Rosas Jr. and Raoni Barcelos, Barcelos' latest health update, and what actually happened after the fight.

We also discuss the latest developments surrounding a potential Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov rematch for the UFC middleweight championship. Is this fight really happening at UFC 335 — and can Imavov finally beat Strickland after their first meeting?

And speaking of Imavov...

COULD FRANCE FINISH 2026 WITH TWO UFC CHAMPIONS? 🇫🇷

With Ciryl Gane holding the UFC heavyweight championship and Imavov potentially fighting for the middleweight title, plus Manon Fiorot still hunting another shot at UFC gold, French MMA could be heading towards a historic period.

Then we get into the absolute CHAOS surrounding Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua.

The fight was finally announced for December 11 in Cardiff — but promotional disputes involving Eddie Hearn, Dana White, Zuffa Boxing and the two camps have now put the blockbuster heavyweight fight in serious doubt.

Is Fury vs Joshua actually going to happen?

We also discuss Khamzat Chimaev's future and some of the other stories currently making waves across combat sports.

UFC 330 is officially IN THE BOOKS! 🥊

Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry — and in the process made UFC HISTORY with his 17th consecutive UFC victory, officially breaking Anderson Silva's previous record of 16.

But was this actually the most convincing Makhachev performance we've seen?

Join The MMA Girl as we break down UFC 330's biggest moments, controversies, finishes and talking points — including whether Islam's performance exposed potential weaknesses at 170lbs.

🔥 IN THIS VIDEO:

🥊 Islam Makhachev vs Ian Machado Garry

• Islam makes UFC history with 17 straight wins
• How did Garry actually perform?
• Did Garry have moments where he could have changed the fight?
• Did Makhachev reveal weaknesses at welterweight?
• Who should Islam fight next — Carlos Prates or Michael Morales?

😳 Ian Garry's fight-week DRAMA

• Garry repeatedly pushed back against reports and questions during fight week
• His tense interactions with the media
• Was the criticism justified?

👀 Gillian Robertson vs Mackenzie Dern

• Robertson's failed UFC strawweight title challenge
• Why the fight didn't go according to plan
• Din Thomas' post-fight OUTRAGE
• And the controversy surrounding his decision to step away from cornering

💥 Jalin Turner destroys Kaue Fernandes

• A ridiculous 39-second KO
• Is Turner finally putting himself back into the lightweight conversation?

😭 EDSON BARBOZA RETIRES

• Esteban Ribovics gets the stoppage
• One of the most entertaining veterans of his generation calls it a career
• We look back at Barboza's incredible UFC legacy

🤯 THE UNDERDOGS DELIVER!

• Dustin Stoltzfus pulls off a huge submission upset against Mansur Abdul-Malik
• Jeremiah Wells shocks Myktybek Orolbai with a spectacular ninja choke
• Two massive underdog wins on the same card!

And MUCH MORE from UFC 330!

👇 WHO SHOULD ISLAM MAKHACHEV FIGHT NEXT — CARLOS PRATES OR MICHAEL MORALES?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

The UFC light heavyweight division has been turned upside down.

Champion Carlos Ulberg is sidelined after tearing his ACL, meaning he'll likely be out until 2027 after capturing the belt in incredible fashion at UFC 327.

Meanwhile, Magomed Ankalaev returned at UFC Abu Dhabi with a win over Bogdan Guskov, but the performance left plenty of fans unconvinced. Even Ulberg himself weighed in with a telling four-word response.

And then there's Paulo Costa ...

Fresh off his successful light heavyweight debut, Costa has just one fight remaining on his UFC contract and is publicly asking for a fight. Could he become one of the biggest wildcards in the division?

In this video we discuss:

🥊 Ankalaev vs. Guskov at UFC Abu Dhabi
👀 Carlos Ulberg's reaction to Ankalaev's performance
🦵 Ulberg's ACL injury and recovery timeline
🏆 Should the UFC create an interim championship?
🇧🇷 Paulo Costa's future at 205 pounds...

The light heavyweight title picture has never been more uncertain.

👇 Let me know in the comments:
Who should fight for the interim UFC Light Heavyweight Championship?

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📅 Episode: 39 - UFC's Light Heavyweight Division Is A COMPLETE MESS 😳

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The UFC and Meta just unveiled the all-new Meta UFC Rankings — an AI-powered, Elo-based ranking system that replaces the traditional media voting panel. No more opinions, no more popularity contests — just data. But are the first set of results actually any good? 😬

In this video, I break down how the new system works, what it means for fighters, and the controversial rankings that have fans already debating — from Pereira moving UP after a KO loss to Yair Rodriguez getting penalized for inactivity.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments down below — do you think the Meta UFC Rankings are an improvement, or are you mad at the final results?

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👋 I'm Jess — welcome to The MMA Girl channel! If you're new here, thank you for stopping by. We talk all things combat sports — fight breakdowns, UFC news, and honest MMA commentary from a passionate fan's perspective.

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Combat sports has officially lost its mind 😳🔥

The MMA Girl is back to break down one of the craziest weeks of announcements we've seen all year.

With the highly anticipated UFC White House card only weeks away, the MMA world is already buzzing — but somehow, RAF has stolen the spotlight with a lineup that sounds almost too crazy to be real.

And yes...

We're talking about:

🥊 Khamzat Chimaev vs Dillon Danis

🥊 Arman Tsarukyan vs Tony Ferguson

🥊 Belal Muhammad vs Ben Askren

🥊 Plus appearances from Aaron Pico and more

🔥 In this episode we cover:

• The stacked RAF 10 card taking place June 13
• Why Khamzat vs Danis is one of the strangest matchups in recent memory
• Whether Arman vs Ferguson is brilliant matchmaking or complete chaos
• Ben Askren's return to combat sports against Belal Muhammad
• Why many fans see Askren vs Belal as a "lose-lose" situation for Belal
• A preview of UFC Vegas 118, headlined by Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim

One thing is becoming very clear:

RAF is trying to become the most talked-about combat sports promotion outside the UFC.

And with names like Khamzat, Arman, Tony, Askren and Belal involved, they're doing a pretty good job of getting everyone's attention.

UFC 328 delivered one of the biggest shocks of the year 😳🏆

The MMA Girl is back to break down the full aftermath of an unforgettable night, where Sean Strickland once again stunned the MMA world by defeating Khamzat Chimaev to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion.

Just like his upset title win over Israel Adesanya, Strickland proved that writing him off is a dangerous mistake.

Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Joshua Van silenced the doubters with a huge TKO victory over Tatsuro Taira, cementing himself as the undisputed king of the flyweight division 👑

And with Chimaev suffering the first loss of his professional career, both the middleweight and flyweight divisions look completely different today.

🔥 In this video we cover:

• 💥 The best prelim highlights and standout moments
• 💰 Fight bonuses and top performers
• 😱 The biggest surprises from UFC 328
• 🥊 Full main card breakdown
• 🏆 What’s next for Joshua Van and the flyweight division
• 👑 Sean Strickland’s shocking title win over Chimaev
• 📉 Chimaev’s first professional loss (15-1)

Sean Strickland has done it again.

Khamzat Chimaev entered UFC 328 undefeated and holding the belt. He leaves with his first loss and a long road back to title contention.

And Joshua Van? He just turned a controversial championship reign into a statement performance.

👇 What do YOU think?

• Was Sean Strickland’s win the biggest upset of the year?
• Does Khamzat deserve an immediate rematch?
• Who should Joshua Van fight next?

UFC 326 is in the books… and it wasn’t what most fans expected.

In Episode 35 of The MMA Girl Podcast, we break down the full fallout from UFC 326, including Charles Oliveira’s shocking win in the main event and the growing debate about the future of the UFC’s BMF title.

The BMF belt — originally introduced in 2019 for the Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz fight at UFC 244 — was designed as a one-off fan-service championship. But after several recent title fights involving the belt, fans are now questioning whether the concept still makes sense in today’s UFC landscape.

In this episode we cover:

🔥 The biggest moments and surprises from UFC 326

💰 Fight bonuses and standout performances

🥊 What’s next for the winners and losers from the card

🏆 Whether the BMF belt still has a place in the UFC

Was UFC 326 just an off night for the promotion… or did it expose deeper issues with the BMF title concept?

Welcome back to The MMA Girl Podcast – Episode 33 🎙️

After a wild fight weekend down under, Jess breaks down UFC 325 from Sydney, Australia — and there’s a LOT to unpack.

From a controversial main event that left fans divided, to broken feet, shock upsets, and fighters facing serious crossroads, this episode dives into everything that mattered from UFC 325 — no sugarcoating.

• 🤔 Pointless main event? A fight fans feel they’ve already seen
• 🦶 Diego Lopes breaks BOTH feet in his second title fight
• 👑 Alexander Volkanovski retains the featherweight belt — does he face the winner of Evloev vs Murphy at UFC London (March 21)?
• 🇫🇷 Benoît Saint-Denis smothers Dan Hooker — BMF title run or world title next?
• 🇳🇿 What now for Dan Hooker, now on a 2-fight losing streak?
• 😱 Mauricio Ruffy shocks the world, stopping Rafael Fiziev as the only main-card underdog to win
• 🇦🇺 Tai Tuivasa loses at home in a sluggish heavyweight bout
• 🥋 Quillan Salkild submits Jaimie Mullarkey in a surprise finish
• ⚖️ Prelim controversies & bizarre judging decisions

• 🏆 PFL FINALLY releases official fighter rankings
• 🏛️ More UFC White House Card updates — including Conor McGregor 👀
• 🚪 Patchy Mix CUT from the UFC after a disastrous run
  • Fans say he’s been “FRAUD CHECKED”
  • Former Bellator champ heads to RIZIN in March

💬 Let me know in the comments:

• Was UFC 325’s main event a mistake?
• Who should Volk fight next?
• Is Patchy Mix done at the elite level?

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For Part 2 of Episode 32, Jess The MMA Girl is back with Krazy Kevin to fully break down and preview this weekend’s UFC 324 — a card surrounded by questions, stakes, and major implications for the lightweight division 🔥

With the UFC continuing its new broadcast era and the lightweight division at a crossroads, this episode dives into where the division stands now — and where it could be headed next.

🥊 In this episode, we cover:

• What the future could hold for Justin Gaethje and his place in the division
• The ongoing Arman Tsarukyan situation and what it means for contenders
• A full main card preview of UFC 324
• The current state of the UFC lightweight division and potential shake-ups
• Who has the most to gain — and the most to lose — this weekend 👀

This is a big-picture breakdown mixed with sharp opinions and fan-first discussion — exactly what UFC 324 deserves.

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➡️ Go back and check out our Krazy Kevin interview covering his MMA journey and content creation background.

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