Podcast Links

Peemai vs. Leonid Kostin 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szC_-wsWxdo

Award Kazimba vs. Big Ice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE3Z9hlf5p4

Lamont Roach vs. William Zepeda (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuofPvxZKtQ

ONE Friday Fights 165

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAAx3WW131U

🎙️ The Stand Up Guys — Episode 46

This week, we went small—and came away thinking about something much bigger.

After attending Elite Underdog Promotions in Oakland, we talk about why every fight fan should experience a local boxing show and why smaller promotions aren't simply a stepping stone to the part of boxing that "matters."

They are part of what makes boxing possible.

At the highest level, we see world champions, sold-out arenas and massive paydays. But underneath that visible 1% is an entire ecosystem of working fighters, trainers, cutpeople, officials, promoters and other professionals who may never become famous—and can still build legitimate careers in combat sports.

At Elite Underdog, we saw fighters at completely different stages of development on the same card, from a pro debut to veterans with more than 20 fights. We saw fighters bring their own rooting sections and essentially create the atmosphere inside the building. We saw good fights, ugly fights and developmental fights that made far more sense when experienced from ringside. And we saw just how small the distance becomes between the fighters, trainers, families and fans at the regional level.

That leads us into the centerpiece of Episode 46: the other 99% of combat sports.

Not every movie is Oppenheimer, and not every boxer is Canelo. We discuss what it means to be a working professional, why fame shouldn't be the only measure of success, and why the regional promotions and people most fans never hear about are essential infrastructure for the entire sport.

As Tony Bellew once said about legendary journeyman Kristian Laight:

“Without guys like him the pro game wouldn’t exist.”

That's the conversation.

🥊 We also cover:

• Dana White changing course on boxing's sanctioning bodies
• The MVP/PFL merger and what it could mean for young fighters
• Keyshawn Davis turning down the Devin Haney mandatory
• Rodtang's wild journey from a $17 million lawsuit to re-signing with ONE
• Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua and the battle over New York vs. Wembley
• Joseph Parker's UKAD ruling
• Petchpanomrung leaving kickboxing for a return to Muay Thai
• ONE Samurai 2 and whether a good card is necessarily worth $40
• RWS, ONE Friday Fights and Zuffa Boxing
• And a 15-year-old with 41 professional fights who has us talking about experience in Muay Thai all over again.

The stars may be the part of combat sports everybody sees.

This episode is about everybody underneath them keeping the whole thing standing.

No hot takes. Just honest conversation. 🥊

Aaron McKenna vs. Etinosa Oliha (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHwCTb89ebs

🎙️ The Stand Up Guys – Episode 45.5

Patrick checks in remotely from somewhere in Alaska, where he's apparently using two tin cans, a piece of string, and whatever internet signal can bounce off a passing moose just to record this episode.

Meanwhile, Edge recaps his experience at the Napa Knockout Charity Event, hosted by the California State Athletic Commission, where the combat sports community came together to raise money for retired fighters and fighter pensions.

Then it's time to catch up on everything we missed while we were apart.

We break down Anthony Joshua's dramatic comeback knockout after a disastrous opening round, ask whether Tim Tszyu defeated a faded Errol Spence Jr., discuss another impressive technical performance from Josh Kelly, and examine why Hamzah Sheeraz's victory still left us with more questions than answers.

We also review Richardson Hitchins vs. Ricardo Salas, where the commentary team became almost as much of a story as the fight itself, and Edgar Berlanga's entertaining but controversial win over Steven Butler, including a post-fight moment we felt crossed the line.

One of the biggest conversations of the episode compares DAZN's presentation with Zuffa Boxing's approach to broadcasting. One felt like it was covering fights... the other felt like it was selling fighters. We discuss why that distinction matters.

🥊 Episode Includes:

Special Segment

• Edge at the Napa Knockout Charity Event
• CSAC fundraiser benefiting retired fighters

Fight Reviews

• Anthony Joshua vs. Christian Prenga
• Tim Tszyu vs. Errol Spence Jr.
• Josh Kelly vs. Caoimhin Agyarko
• Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Simon Zachenhuber
• Richardson Hitchins vs. Ricardo Salas
• Edgar Berlanga vs. Steven Butler

Discussion

• Did Anthony Joshua answer the questions after Round 1?
• Is Errol Spence still the same fighter?
• Josh Kelly's continued rise
• Hamzah Sheeraz's underwhelming performance
• DAZN vs. Zuffa Boxing broadcasts
• When commentary becomes part of the story

No hot takes. Just honest conversation.

The Stand Up Guys with Patrick Robles & Edge Brown. 🥊

🎙️ The Stand Up Guys – Episode 45

This week, we spend a lot of time looking backward—and we think that's a good thing.

We begin by remembering Hannah "Hanarchy" Rapp, whose impact on the combat sports community reached far beyond the ring.

From there, we dedicate the heart of the episode to the late Rob Kaman, one of the greatest kickboxers of all time. Through stories from Edge and a deep dive into old-school kickboxing, we revisit Kaman's remarkable career, the rise of the Dutch style, and why his influence is still felt throughout striking sports today.

That conversation naturally leads us into one of our favorite evergreen discussions: Do today's fighters compete enough? We compare activity across different eras, examine the contrast between boxing and Muay Thai, discuss what we consider a fighter's prime years, and explain why we believe four fights a year should still be the goal for elite competitors whenever possible.

We also review the latest action from ONE Championship, Matchroom Boxing, and several other fight cards before wrapping up with the biggest news from around the combat sports world.

🥊 Episode Includes:

Remembering

• Hannah "Hanarchy" Rapp

Tribute

• Rob Kaman
• The Dutch style of kickboxing
• Story Time with Edge

Discussion

• Activity through the eras
• Boxing vs. Muay Thai
• Prime years (21–31)
• Why four fights a year still matters

Business & News

• Jermall Charlo removed from the Spence–Tszyu card
• Vergil Ortiz / Golden Boy developments
• Other breaking combat sports news

Fight Reviews

• ONE Friday Fights 162
• ONE Fight Night 45
• Diego Pacheco vs. Immanuwel Aleem
• Other July 18–25 fight cards

🎙️ Programming Note: We recorded this episode a few days early before Patrick headed to Alaska. A shorter Riverside follow-up covering the weekend's biggest fights and breaking news will be released separately after the events conclude.

No hot takes. Just honest conversation. 🥊

Podcast Links

Rob Kaman Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4mdVzmcDsc&t=154s

Andy Cruz vs. Abraham Montoya (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1khDqh3hWR8

Diego Pacheco vs. Immanuwel Aleem (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Ia4mNEXTc

One Fight Night 45 (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbbG5nx-Qjo

One Friday Fights 162

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0IK2wQvRz0&t=10374s

🎙️ The Stand Up Guys – Episode 44

The combat sports landscape is changing... and it's changing fast.

On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we take a deep dive into Zuffa Boxing and ask the question everyone seems to be asking: What exactly is the vision? Is Zuffa trying to build boxing's version of the UFC, or is it part of a much bigger strategy centered around Paramount+ and the future of live sports? We each come at the answer from a different direction as more pieces of the puzzle continue to fall into place.

We also discuss Premier Boxing Champions' move to DAZN, a deal that places nearly every major traditional boxing promoter under one streaming platform. Does this remove one of boxing's biggest obstacles to making the fights fans actually want—or, as Patrick puts it, does boxing still have an unmatched ability to get in its own way?

From there, we review UFC 329, where the fights somehow took a backseat to the nonstop gambling advertisements. From Polymarket to massive betting graphics, we ask whether sports betting has fundamentally changed the way fans watch—and argue about—combat sports. We also discuss what comes next for Conor McGregor following another disappointing setback and ask the bigger question: Who's the next crossover superstar?

On the fight side, we break down Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell, relive Niall McGreevy's historic upset at RWS, and review another outstanding night of Muay Thai, including Jaradchai vs. Othman Rhouni.

🥊 Episode Includes:

World Cup Updates

• England reaches the quarterfinals
• Vacation stories
• The Mother of All Clean Ups

Zuffa Boxing

• Jose Valenzuela vs. Edwin De Los Santos
• Turki Alalshikh's reported ownership stake
• Shakur Stevenson signs with Zuffa
• What is Zuffa's long-term vision?

PBC Joins DAZN

• Boxing's changing broadcast landscape
• Is DAZN now the true Global Home of Boxing?
• Will this finally make the biggest fights easier to make?

UFC 329

• Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoit Saint Denis
• Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor II
• Betting ads, Polymarket, and the unintended consequences of gambling becoming part of the broadcast

Fight Reviews

• Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell
• RWS 200
• Niall McGreevy's historic upset
• Jaradchai vs. Othman Rhouni

🎙️ One more thing: If you hear Edge coughing throughout the episode... yes, we noticed too. He refused to miss the show, toughed it out, and should be just fine. The show must go on. 🥊

No hot takes. Just honest conversation.

Podcast Links

Hello Mr. Azul 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNBmDlSybpQ&list=RDwNBmDlSybpQ&start_radio=1

Morning Breath Inc.

https://www.morningbreathinc.com/

Jose Valenzuela vs. Edwin De Los Santos (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyPhml1BMGc

UFC 329 (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7FDVugmI5k

Abdullah Mason vs. Albert Bell (Highlights)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnZ2thhSA58

Tapaokaew vs. Niall McGreevy 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQNxeLSdPgg

One Friday Fights 161

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu0t_ISBVUQ

🎙️ The Stand Up Guys – Episode 43

After taking a week off, we had plenty to catch up on... but first, an important question: England or Mexico? 🌎⚽

Once the World Cup banter settles down, we dive into everything we missed while we were away, including Oleksandr Usyk vacating the heavyweight titles, the latest Zuffa Boxing developments, Joshua vs. Fury rumors, and several of the biggest stories shaping the sport.

That naturally leads us back to Floyd Mayweather. Rather than asking whether Floyd is "broke," we take a closer look at the increasingly complicated public picture surrounding his business dealings before expanding the conversation into a broader discussion about entourages. Who are the people every great fighter needs around them? Which legendary teams helped build champions? And what happens when those voices disappear?

Inside the ring, we review a spectacular Jaron "Boots" Ennis vs. Xander Zayas title fight. Boots looked sensational early, weathered a dramatic momentum swing, and ultimately reminded everyone why he's one of boxing's elite.

We also can't stop talking about Daniel Rodriguez, whose calm, technical brilliance and perfectly set-up head-kick knockout at RWS 200 further convinced us he's one of the most exciting rising stars in kickboxing today.

🥊 Episode Includes:

While We Were Away

• Oleksandr Usyk vacates the heavyweight titles
• Dana White / Zuffa Boxing
• Joshua vs. Fury rumors
• Turki Alalshikh updates
• Additional boxing headlines

Discussion

• Floyd Mayweather's latest headlines
• The importance of entourages in combat sports

Fight Reviews

• Jaron "Boots" Ennis vs. Xander Zayas
• Liam Paro vs. Lewis Crocker
• Daniel Rodriguez vs. Angel Bauza (RWS 200)
• Oscar Collazo vs. Neider Valdez

ONE Championship

• ONE Friday Fights 158
• ONE Friday Fights 160
• ONE Fight Night 44

Inner Circle

• Asadula Imangazaliev vs. Aslamjon Ortikov
• Allycia Hellen Rodrigues vs. Phetjeeja

A catch-up episode that turned into a conversation about championship teams, rising stars, and why the people around a fighter can be just as important as the fighter inside the ring.

No hot takes. Just honest conversation. 🥊

Podcast Links

Bam Rodriguez vs. Antonio Vargas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oxsHhfH9Yk

ONE Friday Fights 158

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCiVeFjVN2E

ONE Friday Fights 159

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqfQCas3YKs&t=10361s

ONE Friday Fights 160

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLvUrAi7mQw&t=4803s

ONE Fight Night 44 (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hqqpmhK1DA

Daniel Rodriguez vs. Angel Bauza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HlN_Uhqx0

Dmitry Menshikov vs Emerson Bento

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_HlN_Uhqx0

Oscar Collazo vs. Neider Valdez 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Hlv2jW4ZY

Liam Paro vs. Lewis Crocker (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unryeXa9OCs&t=26s

Xander Zayas vs. Jaron "Boots" Ennis (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF0bfH2h1Qs

🎙️ The Stand Up Guys – Episode 42

Every combat sports fan has a pound-for-pound list. We decided to build ours.

On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we unveil our Mid-Year Pound-for-Pound Rankings, debate the biggest omissions, and explain the philosophy behind how we evaluate fighters. Who belongs? Who doesn't? How much should activity matter? Resume? Eye test? We try to sort it all out.

From there, we shift gears and offer some advice for young fighters: If you were starting your career today, who would you sign with? We break down the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks associated with boxing's major promoters, from Matchroom and Top Rank to Golden Boy, MVP, and Zuffa.

We also take a look at the never-ending stream of pad work and comeback videos, discussing what training footage can actually tell us—and what it absolutely cannot.

On the fight side, we review K-1 Revenge from the legendary Korakuen Hall, one of the true shrines of combat sports. The venue may only hold a couple thousand people, but it continues to prove that atmosphere and history matter more than capacity. We also revisit the unofficial rule of the night: bet on the red corner.

🥊 Episode Includes:

Mid-Year Pound-for-Pound Rankings

• Top 10 countdown
• Biggest omissions
• Ranking philosophy
• Current state of boxing's elite

Who Would You Sign With?

• Matchroom
• Top Rank
• Queensberry
• PBC
• Golden Boy
• MVP
• Zuffa

Discussion

• Pad work videos
• Comeback footage
• What training clips really tell us

K-1 Revenge

• Korakuen Hall
• Ryota Ishida vs Kosei Sekiguchi
• Tomoya Yokoyama vs Yuta Matsuyama
• Kacper Muszyński vs Seiya Tanigawa
• Mahmoud Sattari vs Aslan Koshiyev

ONE Friday Fights 157

• Xavier Gonzalez vs Payaksurin
• Tayo Zahir vs Mahan Fotouhi
• Nongnuk vs Alicia Sanchez Saez
• Krungthai vs Tepatip
• Jomhod vs Petkongfa

Boxing Reviews

• Josh Padley vs Aqib Fiaz
• Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki

A discussion-heavy episode featuring rankings, career advice, combat sports history, and a reminder that sometimes the smallest venues produce the biggest atmospheres.

No hot takes. Just honest conversation. 🥊

One Friday Fights 157

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20FdWIEYURs

Josh Padley vs Aqib Fiaz (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mazCXhUgcVk

Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPV5IWiBens

Floyd Padwork

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/b-onTCrB1Zc

Stephen A Smith Pad Work

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cG1kAutdL_4

🎙️ We Can’t Believe This Guy Listens to Our Podcast

When we first reached out to Kash “The Flash” Gill, we thought we’d be conducting an interview.

What we ended up having was a conversation.

Over the course of this episode, we got the chance to know a man whose accomplishments in kickboxing speak for themselves: a four-time World Champion, Hall of Fame inductee, community leader, and lifelong martial artist. But more than that, we got to spend time with someone who is thoughtful, funny, generous with his stories, and genuinely passionate about helping others.

We talk about fighting, coaching, life after competition, the martial arts community, lessons learned over a lifetime in combat sports, and plenty of topics that have nothing to do with titles or trophies.

Most importantly, Kash isn’t just a guest.

He’s a listener.

Which remains completely baffling to us.

As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear why Kash has been successful both inside and outside the ring. He carries the discussion effortlessly, shares stories from across his career, offers advice and perspective, and even manages to keep us laughing along the way.

This wasn’t an interview.

It was a chat.

And we’re grateful Kash was willing to have it with us.

🥊 Kash “The Flash” Gill

🥊 Four-Time World Kickboxing Champion

🥊 Coach • Mentor • Community Leader

A huge thank you to Kash for joining us and for being such a great ambassador for martial arts and combat sports.

⸻

No hot takes. Just honest conversation. 🥊⚡️

🎙️ We Can’t Believe This Guy Listens to Our Podcast

When we first reached out to Kash “The Flash” Gill, we thought we’d be conducting an interview.

What we ended up having was a conversation.

Over the course of this episode, we got the chance to know a man whose accomplishments in kickboxing speak for themselves: a four-time World Champion, Hall of Fame inductee, community leader, and lifelong martial artist. But more than that, we got to spend time with someone who is thoughtful, funny, generous with his stories, and genuinely passionate about helping others.

We talk about fighting, coaching, life after competition, the martial arts community, lessons learned over a lifetime in combat sports, and plenty of topics that have nothing to do with titles or trophies.

Most importantly, Kash isn’t just a guest.

He’s a listener.

Which remains completely baffling to us.

As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear why Kash has been successful both inside and outside the ring. He carries the discussion effortlessly, shares stories from across his career, offers advice and perspective, and even manages to keep us laughing along the way.

This wasn’t an interview.

It was a chat.

And we’re grateful Kash was willing to have it with us.

🥊 Kash “The Flash” Gill

🥊 Four-Time World Kickboxing Champion

🥊 Coach • Mentor • Community Leader

A huge thank you to Kash for joining us and for being such a great ambassador for martial arts and combat sports...

⸻

No hot takes. Just honest conversation. 🥊⚡️

On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we start somewhere completely outside of boxing.

After rapper Max B took a shot at Big Daddy Kane, we felt obligated to make our position clear: Team BDK. Always. That conversation somehow leads us into a discussion of famous Brooklyn fighters before we eventually find our way back to boxing.

From there, we head to the SAP Center for what felt like a genuine coming-out party for Amari Jones. Thanks to the California State Athletic Commission and Commissioner Ron Fiore, we were able to experience the event ringside as Jones dominated former world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri and continued building his case as one of the most intriguing young fighters in the middleweight division. We also discuss what the performance means for the current middleweight landscape and the reaction from Bay Area fight fans.

We also break down the controversial finish in Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven, including the bell controversy and the broader Giza card, before turning our attention to the latest boxing news and industry chaos.

Against our will, we then turn our attention to Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta "Tank" Davis. From lawsuits and financial allegations to exhibition uncertainty and legal trouble, both stories continue to evolve in ways that are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.

Episode Includes:

🥊 Amari Jones vs Vincenzo Gualtieri

• Ringside experience at the SAP Center
• Bay Area reaction
• Current middleweight landscape

🥊 Usyk vs Verhoeven

• Controversial stoppage
• Mark Lyson bell controversy

🥊 Giza Card

• Frank Sanchez vs Richie Torrez Jr.
• Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov
• Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic

💰 Mayweather & Tank

• Tyson exhibition uncertainty
• Pacquiao / Netflix conflict
• $175 million lawsuit
• Financial allegations and ongoing questions
• Tank vs Schofield
• Legal and probation developments

⚡ Quick Hitters

• Garcia vs Benn
• Opetaia vs Benavidez discussions
• Fury exhibition rumors
• Additional boxing news

📋 Reviews

• O'Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford
• Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert

Podcast Links

Amari Jones vs Vincenzo Gualtieri

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhS0GkRC6Xk

Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven (Highlights)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO7kdBPbnME

Frank Sanchez vs Richie Torrez Jr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSvimDZy6bA

Jack Catterall vs Shakhram Giyasov (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Aws6unFsDY

Hamzah Sheeraz vs Alem Begic 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_iHomLvoX0

O’Shaquie Foster vs Raymond Ford (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNdrWYmSHLY

Dmitry Bivol vs Michael Eifert (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihCPyZiQot8

Nuenglanlek vs Kirill Khomutov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy1DBVvPpqY

One Friday Fights 155

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhfC-oQOjUg

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's famous 30-yard bicycle kick vs England

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM_5tJncHww

On this episode of The Stand Up Guys, we open with what may already be our Fight of the Year — the absolute heavyweight chaos of Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley. An all-time kind of fight, the kind that reminds you exactly why boxing still matters.

From there, we get into the bigger theme of the episode: accessibility — and why it’s still strangely difficult to simply watch boxing in the United States compared to much of the rest of the world.

That conversation naturally leads into a six-month Zuffa Boxing check-in, where we look at what’s working, what isn’t, and whether their approach to presentation, distribution, and visibility is exposing deeper problems within the sport.

We also had a technical glitch during recording… which we’ve decided means Zuffa and Paramount+ tried to stop us from telling the truth.

For those watching on YouTube, we’ve also upgraded the show with new graphics and visual updates.

Episode includes:

• Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley
• Accessibility and the American boxing viewing experience
• Zuffa Boxing — six month deep dive / check-in
• Broadcast fragmentation and streaming issues
• Technical failures, conspiracy theories, and general boxing chaos

A big episode about great fights, bad systems, and why combat sports can still feel easier to find halfway across the world than at your local sports bar.

No hot takes. Just honest conversation.

Podcast Links:

Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfm0ZRmJmsU&t=18s

David Morrell vs Zak Chelli (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON2PC4UFpak

Shane Mosley Jr vs Serhii Bohachuk (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljzVraXrVMI

Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAd5sV2fq6M

Brian Norman Jr vs Josh Wagner (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9XiLCu2MRs

Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 (Highlights)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le5XG8WkMGI

One Friday Fights 152

Kongklai vs Julio Lobo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vea_FhQQPAs&t=10s

One Friday Night Fights 154

Mahesuan vs Aung Tun Bo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzpDRZ5Oc5g