The Tapping Up Podcast

MMA drama, Premier League chaos and a heavyweight showdown!

We’re talking Sean Strickland’s potential UFC exit, Scott Coker’s new MMA promotion, Leeds’ trip to Arsenal, a massive Liverpool vs Man City clash, and the long-awaited Fury vs Joshua fight.

Plus, Joey Essex re-enters the boxing ring. What could possibly go wrong? 🥊⚽

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Manchester City have finally received their verdict on the 115 charges, with an independent commission finding them guilty of only 114 of them...

But with City set to appeal, what happens next?

We discuss the potential punishments, relegation, expulsion, trophy implications, possible criminal investigations, the owners and what it could all mean for City's legacy.

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This week, we discuss Leeds' flying start to the season, Chelsea's defensive disaster, England and Tuchel's 'controlled chaos' and the return of Millwall v West Ham. Plus Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title, Gable Steveson's controversial return and the latest Gaethje vs Topuria fallout.

In boxing, Ryan Garcia destroys Conor Benn in Vegas, Fury vs Joshua finally looks set for Cardiff, and Hamzah Sheeraz vacates his WBO title. Plus plenty of the usual football, MMA and boxing chat, arguments and nonsense along the way.

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We're joined this week by fellow Leeds fan Jonny to dissect the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

We get into Leeds' win over Nottingham Forest, the start to life back in the Premier League, Daniel Farke's summer recruitment and whether Leeds can realistically push further up the table this season. We also look at Manchester United's nightmare start, Tottenham's huge spending, Arsenal's title credentials, Liverpool's opening-day draw and some of the other big talking points from the first weekend.

Then it's onto the transfer window, including some of the eye-watering fees being thrown around and which clubs have actually had the best summer.

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FIFA is fighting, the UFC is spending, and boxing has a new Irish star on the rise.

This week on The Tapping Up Podcast we dive into Infantino's battle for survival, Usman Nurmagomedov's UFC future, Salah's surprise transfer, Rodri's dilemma and Callum Walsh's next big test.

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The knockout stages are delivering! 🌍⚽

In Episode 4 of The Tapping Cup, we look back at a dramatic Round of 16 as England finally hit top form with an impressive win over Mexico, Brazil and Portugal crash out, and Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane battle it out for the Golden Boot.

We also discuss whether France are still the team to beat, Norway's incredible rise, and preview what promises to be a blockbuster set of World Cup quarter-finals.

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The Tapping Cup returns as we catch up on everything from the World Cup group stage through to the Round of 32 and into the Last 16.

We break down France’s dominance, England’s mixed but promising progress, Germany’s shock exit, and the standout stories from across the tournament, including surprise packages from Africa and South America. With the knockout stages now in full swing, we also look ahead to the biggest Last 16 ties and update our predictions for who could go all the way in North America.

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The World Cup is well underway, and we're back to break down all the biggest talking points from the opening round of matches.

From the standout performances and surprise results to the biggest disappointments and controversial moments, we react to everything we've seen so far. We also discuss which teams have impressed us the most, who's already under pressure, the players stealing the headlines, and whether our pre-tournament predictions are looking inspired...or completely ridiculous (like a hydration break in an air conditioned stadium?!)

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The Tapping Cup is back! 🌍🏆

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup finally here, The Tapping Cup returns to the Tapping Up Podcast for another summer of international football.

In this opening episode, we preview the tournament in full, discussing the favourites, dark horses, England's chances under Thomas Tuchel, the players to watch, and make our predictions for who will be lifting the trophy in New York. Plus, we put our reputations on the line with our Golden Boot, Player of the Tournament and surprise package picks.

Can England finally bring football home, or will France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina or Portugal spoil the party?

Let The Tapping Cup begin.

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