Gianni “Kriptonita” Vazquez made his UFC debut at the first-ever UFC Fight Night on Paramount+, stepping into the Octagon on just two days’ notice — and in a different weight class.

The Mexican Warrior joins The Raine Check to break down the experience, the short-notice call, and what it meant to prove he belongs inside the UFC. Hear Gianni’s insights on fighter mindset, training, and the journey of a professional MMA athlete.

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Veteran combat sports analyst Jonathan King checks in on The Raine Check before sitting cageside as a commentator for UNF 32.

Jon shares how he got his start in the broadcast industry, his dream matchups in combat sports, and the pros and cons of calling fights from cageside.

From the adrenaline of fight night to the unexpected realities of sitting just feet away from the action—including the infamous dry-cleaning bills from the “bodily fluids” that sometimes come flying out of the cage—Jon gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the world of combat sports commentary.

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WBA Continental Champion Vlad “Super Bad” Panin joins Raine Cruz on The Raine Check following his recent first-round knockout victory at UNF 29. Panin breaks down his knockout power, the origin of his “Super Bad” nickname, and what it meant to capture his first-ever professional title.

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The winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 33, Joseph Morales, joins Raine Cruz on The Raine Check for an in-depth interview about his UFC comeback, his journey as a fighter, and what he’s thankful for this Thanksgiving. After a short run in his first UFC contract, Bopo fought his way back into the UFC Octagon. Be inspired as Joseph shares his powerful story of redemption and resilience in the UFC.

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Former pro basketball player turned #MMA fighter #NikolaKacperska checks in on The Raine Check to discuss her upcoming fight at #LFA 223 on November 21st at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, her #PolishPower as an athlete, and her journey from the basketball court to the MMA cage.

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Up Next Fighting's Byron "The Trophy" Valle checks in on #TheRaineCheck before his upcoming #professionaldebut at UNF 28 on October 11th at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA. Byron shares his excitement of fulfilling his dream of becoming a #professionalfighter, vacating his #UNF title to go pro, and talks about the proudest moment of his amateur career.

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The #UNF Flyweight Champion Gianni "Kriptonita" Vazquez checks in on #TheRaineCheck before his upcoming title defense against Narek Avagyan at UNF 28 on October 11th at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, CA. The Champ talks about his #Mexican heritage, his passion for fighting inside the cage, and how he used to fight in court as a lawyer in Mexico.

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"Double Barrel" #DarylWestphal checks in on #TheRaineCheck before his #UNF Rising Stars Bantamweight bout at UNF 27 against Stephan Kilim on August 30th in Woodland Hills, CA. Daryl talks about how he got into the world of #mixedmartialarts, his #heavymetal background, and his epic battle against #SethColeman at UNF 21.

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Professional fighter, Tony "The Conqueror" Cortez, checks in on #TheRaineCheck before his bout at UNF 27 against Ryan Lilley on August 30th in Woodland Hills, CA. Tony talks about his passion for fighting, how he got his nickname #TheConqueror and how fighting helped him with overcoming drug abuse. Watch other episodes, get exclusive merchandise, and book #RaineCruz aka #RingsideRaine for interviews, brand promotions, appearances, and video shoutouts on MILLIONS: ⁠⁠https://millions.co/raine-cruz⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram:Tony Cortez ⁠@tonycortezmmaRaine Cruz ⁠⁠@RingsideRaine ‪@upnextfighting‬ ⁠⁠@upnextfighting

The Hawk from #UpNextFighting, Jason Jones, Jr., checks in on #TheRaineCheck after his last bout at UNF 26. Jason talks about having a positive mindset as a fighter, the great brotherhood at his gym, and how he got his nickname, #TheHawk.

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