The MMA Vivisection & 6th Round Post-Fight Show
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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Bout-level technique, candid matchmaking criticism and dry host chemistry turn UFC card previews into sharper competitive forecasts.
Zane Simon and Conor Rebush take UFC main cards apart bout by bout, testing each matchup against what the fighters have shown and whether the booking makes competitive sense.
Even the UFC's matchmaking has to defend itself before you settle on your picks.
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A skeptical, technically sharp breakdown that turns the card into a test of momentum, durability, and matchmaking logic.
Zane Simon and Connor Riebusch start with banter before settling into a skeptical read of a UFC card that leans more parody than prestige. The strongest stretch is the case for Benoit Centenay as a classic frontrunner: if he lands first and keeps the pace, he can pile up…
A Christmas action oddity gets treated as a joke and a target in equal measure.
MMA Depressed Us opens on a Randy Couture Christmas and stays with Angels Fallen, Warriors of Peace, a Cuba Gooding Jr. action movie that is also free in full on YouTube.
A conversational MMA recap that turns Shevchenko talk into diagnosis.
Episode review centers on MMA Depressed, with Zane Simon, Connor Rebush, and Phil McKenzie laying out Valentina Shevchenko's legacy and the thin field of opposition around her.
A blunt, technical read on Oliveira-Holloway and the card around it.
The episode treats UFC 326 as a card where the top end drew the most scrutiny. Zane Tymon and Eddie Mercado focus on Charles Oliveira's one-sided win over Max Holloway, and on the style mismatch that made it look so stark.
A brutal, funny card breakdown that stays honest about the matchup logic underneath the noise.
The piece treats the card as a mess, but one worth a real postmortem, and that push-pull gives it shape. It starts with jokes about the UFC becoming scheisse, then settles into fight analysis about pressure, grappling, striking mechanics, and the habits that can make a favorite…
A sharp, messy teardown of a fight plan that never quite adds up.
The MMA Depressed Us shapes a rough night of fight talk into a tight argument about whether the plan around Valentina Shevchenko could ever have worked.
Blunt, funny MMA talk that turns a fun card into a debate about UFC incentives.
The card is treated less like a promo reel and more like a real fight conversation. After the hiatus, the hosts settle into why the card looks fun, then move through the usual MMA complaints: the UFC saving money on the roster, Australia costing too much for the promotion, and…
A blunt, funny post-fight read that folds Paramount production chaos into heavyweight matchmaking talk.
UFC 324's biggest hook is not just the fights but the messy Paramount debut, with wrong announcements, audio ahead of video, lag, crowd noise bleeding into promos, and AI music sitting in the incidental soundtrack.
Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado break down UFC 324, highlighting Justin Gaethje's win over Paddy Pimblett as a fight of the year candidate.
The hosts introduce the podcast and briefly discuss metal music before transitioning to talk about the UFC London main card.
The hosts analyze UFC 324's main card, breaking down key matchups like Justin Gaethje vs.
Hosts Zane Tymon and Eddie Mercado analyze UFC 326, focusing on Charles Oliveira's dominant win over Max Holloway and critiquing the BMF title's relevance.
The hosts review the low-budget film 'Angels Fallen, Warriors of Peace' starring Randy Couture and Cuba Gooding Jr., mocking its poor production, awkward acting, and absurd plot.
Hosts Zane Simon and Conor Rebush analyze UFC Vegas 114's main card, criticizing the UFC's matchmaking for lackluster headliners and discussing the decline of star fighters.
The hosts analyze Sean Strickland's UFC fights, discussing his psychological profile, defensive skills, and comparisons to other fighters like Brendan Schaub and Michael Bisping.
The hosts review the MMA-themed movie Cage Fighter Worlds Collide, comparing it to previous bad films and mocking its tropes while reluctantly appreciating its accuracy to MMA culture.
The hosts analyze three of the worst UFC title fights from 2025, starting with Valentina Shevchenko vs.
The hosts introduce the UFC Seattle main card discussion, noting it feels like a travel card with few local fighters.
Zane Simon and Conor Rebush analyze the UFC Houston fight card, critiquing its excessive number of low-quality matchups.
The hosts analyze MMA fights where fighters continued competing past their prime, focusing on Diego Sanchez's decline against Michelle Pereira and Takanori Gomi.
Hosts Zane Simon and Connor Riebusch analyze the UFC 325 main card, criticizing its thin lineup and repetitive matchups like Volkanovski vs Lopez 2.
Zane Simon and Connor Rebush analyze the UFC Mexico City card, criticizing poor matchmaking in fights like Moreno vs.
Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado analyze UFC Mexico City, critiquing Brandon Moreno's loss to Loner Kavanaugh and debating title shot implications.
Hosts Zane Simon and Connor Rebush analyze UFC 326, criticizing the BMF title as a gimmick and breaking down key fights including Max Holloway vs.
Zane Simon and Connor Rebush analyze UFC Vegas 112, focusing on key matchups like Royval vs.
Zane Simon and Connor Rebush analyze the UFC Vegas 113 fight card, highlighting key matchups like Mario Batista vs.
The hosts continue their year-end wrap-up of the worst UFC title fights of 2025, analyzing matches like Shevchenko vs.
Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado analyze UFC 325, critiquing the main event rematch between Volkanovski and Lopez as unnecessary and poorly booked.
Pre-fight analysis and humorous commentary on the upcoming UFC Winnipeg event, criticizing the card's quality.
Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado return to discuss UFC 327, analyzing fights and sharing their reactions.
Hosts Zane Simon and co-host discuss UFC 327 with pre-fight analysis and comedic banter.
Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado recap UFC 323, discussing the fights, including a main event with an injury and early stoppage.
Hosts Zane Simon and Connor Rebush engage in humorous banter before diving into UFC fight analysis.
A pre-fight analysis podcast discussing upcoming UFC fights with humorous banter among hosts.
Zane Simon and Conor Rebush preview UFC Tarday in San Antonio, mixing fight analysis with humorous word origin banter.
The hosts discuss disappointing heavyweight fighters in MMA, focusing on fighters who were expected to be great but underperformed.
Zane Simon and Eddie Mercado recap and analyze the UFC 317 pay-per-view card, discussing the fights and the event's quality.
The hosts humorously lament a failed recording session while previewing their upcoming UFC analysis show.