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Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker provide weekly MMA and boxing news, rumors, betting odds and fight breakdowns. The guys interview the biggest fighters and writers in the combat world.
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Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker discuss the latest mixed martial arts news, fight previews and results. BMF champion Jorge Masvidal recently explained why he’s not impressed by the meteoric rise of UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev. Might the two of them meet in the octagon some time in the future? The guys recap Belal Muhammad’s win over Vicente Luque and look ahead to a busy fight weekend. Cris Cyborg will defend her Bellator title against Arlene Blencowe while Jessica Andrade will square off with Amanda Lemos in the UFC. #5Rounds #UFC #MMA
Undefeated phenom Khamzat Chimaev remained undefeated at UFC 273 with a decision victory over Gilbert Burns in a fight of the year candidate. UFC president Dana White has confirmed that the organization is targeting Colby Covington as Khamzat’s next opponent. This would be by far the toughest test of Chimaev’s career and the oddsmakers have already put out lines for the fight. Would Chimaev be able to stay undefeated against a perennial top contender like Covington? Hosts Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker discuss. The guys also review an awesome night of fights from UFC 273 and look ahead to Luque vs. Muhammad 2 on Saturday, April 16th live on ESPN. Plus, the guys talk about the latest training sessions from host Frank Zaffere who is going through an MMA training camp to fight later this year! #UFC273 #MMA #FiveRounds
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere preview UFC 273 which takes place on Saturday, April 9th 2022 from Jacksonville, FL. There are two titles on the line. Alexander Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title against "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung, while Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan will rematch to crown the undisputed bantamweight champion. Their first meeting resulted in a disqualification win for Sterling, so there's unfinished business.
Despite two belts on the line, the guys argue that Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns could be the biggest fight on the card. Chimaev has been completely dominant so far with a 10-0 career record. Burns will be the toughest opponent he's faced to date, so will Chimaev pass this test with flying colors?
Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports will join the show for a full betting breakdown. Which bets and parlays should we place?
Alex Donno and Frank Zaffere break down the recent public plea by Nate Diaz on social media to be released by the UFC. Nate wants to finish out the final fight on his contract while the promotion desperately wants him to ink a long term extension before he fights again. So, why do the UFC keep kicking the can down the road? Will they give in to Nate's demands or will this standoff go on even longer?
Jim Varsellone from the Miami Herald joins the show to preview Wrestlemania 38! It's a two night extravaganza featuring former UFC fighters Ronda Rousey and Brock Lesnar among a huge list of big stars like Roman Reigns, Charlotte Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin and even Logan Paul. Jim gives the guys everything they need to know about the event!
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker react to the news of Jorge Masvidal assaulting Colby Covington at a Miami hot spot just weeks after Covington soundly beat him in the Octagon at UFC 272. Masvidal had been arrested. What will be the fallout? Plus, the guys review an explosive fight card from the UFC’s return to London, which featured a big win for heavyweight Tom Aspinall over Alexander Volkov in the main event. #5Rounds #UFC272 #MMA
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night event In London, marking the promotion’s first trip across the pond since the pandemic. Popular English fighter Paddy Pimblett will take on Kazula Vargas on the undercard, and the guys weigh in on whether he can create a “Conor McGregor moment” by winning impressively on a big stage in front of his countrymen. The guys also analyze the main event between Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere discuss the polarizing news of former UFC Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez being denied bail for attempted murder despite the alleged molester of his child being granted bail. The MMA community is coming together for the #FreeCain movement.
The guys recap UFC 272 and discuss what's next for Jorge Masvidal after his unanimous decision loss to Colby Covington. Does Colby make a decent point when he claims to be "more Miami" than Masvidal?
The guys recap the latest MMA training sessions for co-host Frank Zaffere as he prepares for an exhibition fight!
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker preview and predict the UFC 272 main event between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. The former friends and training partners will take to the Octagon for what promises to be an exciting grudge match. MMA and boxing writer Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports joins the guys to break down the event. Plus, former UFC heavyweight champion has been charged with attempted murder and THIS is why he did it.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere react to the shocking bodycam footage of Jon Jones' arrest from September 2021 in Las Vegas. Can Jones put his demons behind him for long enough to recapture UFC gold? The guys preview the upcoming UFC main event between Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green and debate whether Islam will soon become the UFC's lightweight champion.
Plus, the guys review co-host Frank Zaffere's first training session with ALL STAR COACHES Din Thomas and Brian Jackson. Din, a 9-time UFC veteran and UFC personality, also discussed the biggest upcoming MMA fights.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere, and special guest Johnathan Ramlakhan preview UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 which takes place live on ESPN+ pay per view on Saturday, February 12th. Izzy won their first fight back in 2019 but the guys will debate whether Whittaker might actually have the edge in the rematch. The guys will also pick fights for the undercard, including a fun heavyweight co-main event between Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker discuss the latest news and fight previews in the MMA world. Jorge Masvidal released a video this week accusing his upcoming opponent and former friend Colby Covington of being “A Real Street Judas.” The guys preview the upcoming UFC fight night main event between Sean Strickland and Jack Hermansson.
Alex Donno and Frank Zaffere react to a shocking method of victory in the UFC 270 main event. Did anyone predict Francis Ngannou to beat Cyril Gane BY DECISION? The guys discuss Ngannou’s next move, as he’s currently in a contract dispute with the UFC. He’s having knee surgery but will he fight again in the Octagon after recovery? Brendan Tobin from 790 The Ticket joins the show. Plus, Oliveira vs Gaethje for the lightweight title is official and the guys make their prediction.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker set the table for a stacked UFC pay per view. UFC 270 will feature a heavyweight title clash between champion Francis Ngannou and interim champ Cyril Gane. The two are former training partners. Who benefits most from the familiarity with the other? Award winning boxing and MMA journalist Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports joins the show to preview the heavyweight title fight and the rest of the card.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker break down the newly announced matchup between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272. These former best friends have turned rivals, and which one of them will have the edge? 9 time UFC veteran and long time coach at American Top Team, Din Thomas, joined the show to share some amazing insight on Covington and Masvidal as training partners. Din also explained how they will match up in the Octagon.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere examine a loaded UFC slate of fights in early 2022 including a deep dive on the upcoming heavyweight title fight between former training partners Francis Ngannou and Cyril Gane. Footage of Ngannou and Gane sparring from a couple years ago has been leaked, and Ngannou feels disrespected by the context. Is he right to be? Does the footage make him look bad. UFC veteran, commentator and coach Din Thomas joins the show!
Alex Donno and Frank Zaffere review an explosive weekend of fights in boxing and MMA and look back at some of the best combat sports moments of 2021. Is Tyron Woodley’s recent form the most embarrassing end to a fighting career? Plus, the guys examine big wins in the UFC by Derrick Lewis, Belal Muhammad and Cub Swanson.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker react to an incredible night of fights at UFC 269. Was Juliana Peña’s shocking win over Amanda Nunes the biggest upset in UFC history? What’s next for Dustin Poirier after his loss to Charles Oliveira? Now that the charges have been dropped for Jon Jones' domestic incident, will he enter the Octagon sooner than later? Guest Johnathan Ramlakhan joins the show.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere set the table for UFC 269 on December 11th, 2021. Charles Oliveira will defend the lightweight title against Dustin Poirier in the main event. Juliana Pena will challenge GOAT Amanda Nunes for the women's bantamweight strap in the co-main. The guys bring on Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports for detailed analysis and Jason from Paramount Sports jumps aboard for a betting preview.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere discuss the latest news, rumors, and fight breakdowns in the UFC. The guys discuss the recent revelation of exactly what Colby Covington said to Kamaru Usman after their recent fight, and whether it's good or bad for the sport. The guys preview Jose Aldo's weekend matchup with Rob Font, and where Aldo sits in the all time top pound for pound list. Jonathan Ramlakhan joins the show to preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night event.
Alex Donno and James Walker react to Conor McGregor’s claim that he will fight for the UFC lightweight title when he returns from injury. Is this a good idea? The guys react to Ketlen Vieira’s win over Miesha Tate and look ahead to Font vs Aldo and the rest of the upcoming UFC bouts. Elliot "The Reaper" Brownstein joins the show after a submission win at Rise Of A Warrior in Florida.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker look back at a brilliant performance by Max Holloway in an entertaining 5 round decision victory over Yair Rodriguez. Is Max the best fighter in the UFC not currently holding a championship belt? Who are the other greats in that category? The guys are joined by guests Alfredo Arteaga, Elliot "The Reaper" Brownstein and JP Reese.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker recap an epic UFC 268 pay per view, where Kamaru Usman retained his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington in their rematch. Did the judges get it right, or should Colby have gotten his hand raised? Has Usman surpassed the UFC welterweight legacy of Georges "Rush" St-Pierre? The guys review the rest of the fight card including the fight of the year candidate between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere set the table for a huge weekend in combat sports. The guys look ahead to the anticipated rematch between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington at Madison Square Garden for UFC 268. They also preview Canelo Alvarez vs. Caleb Plant. Guests Din Thomas and Jim Rodriguez join the show.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere preview the upcoming UFC pay per view that isn't actually a pay per view. Jan Blachowicz will defend his light heavyweight title against Glover Teixeira and Petr Yan will face Cory Sandhagen for the interim bantamweight title.
Plus, Luis "Baboon" Palomino and Steve "Tomahawk" Townsel, who both fight in upcoming bareknuckle events in Miami, joined the show.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker are back for another episode of Five Rounds on the Five Reasons Sports Network. The guys break down Conor McGregor's latest antics, as the former champ has been accused of punching a DJ in Rome. Plus, they break down the upcoming UFC and Bellator main events. Paulo Costa faces Marvin Vettori in the Octagon while Fedor Emelianenko is set to scrap with Timothy Johnson in the Bellator cage. Guest Johnathan Ramlakhan joins the show.
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere break down and preview the upcoming heavyweight boxing trilogy bout between Fury and Wilder and the upcoming UFC main event between McKenzie Dern and Marina Rodriguez. Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports and Jim Rodriguez from Five Reasons To Bet joined the show!
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker were joined by Johnathan Ramlakan to recap UFC 266, which featured the long awaited return of Nick Diaz. Nick lost a TKO to Robbie Lawler, and the guys debate whether or not he should ever fight again.
They also looked back at the awesome title fight between Alex Volkanovski and Brian Ortega, discussed the ugly details of Jon Jones' arrest, and looked ahead to Walker vs. Santos this weekend in the Octagon!
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker recap the bizarre Triller Fight Club event that saw Vitor Belfort win by TKO against 58 year old Evander Holyfield and Anderson Silva knocking out Tito Ortiz in the boxing ring. The guys also discuss the latest UFC headlines and welcomed in guests Kevin Iole and Din Thomas!
Alex Donno and Frank Zaffere welcomed in guest JP Reese, a former Bellator fighter. The guys preview the upcoming Triller pay per view featuring 58 year old Evander Holyfield stepping back into the boxing ring to face former MMA champ Vitor Belfort. Should Holyfield even be allowed to compete at his age? The guys recapped an excellent win in the UFC Octagon by middleweight contender Derek Brunson over Darren Till. Plus, a new edition of The Tossup!
Alex Donno, James Walker, Frank Zaffere and Johnathan Ramlakhan recap a busy fight weekend that saw Jake Paul win a split decision over Tyron Woodley and Giga Chikadze defeat Edson Barboza. The guys also take a look ahead to Derek Brunson vs. Darren Till on Saturday. Din Thomas joins the show to preview the biggest upcoming fights in September!
Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere preview Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley from every angle. The guys also preview UFC Fight Night, Barboza vs. Chikadze with the best kickers in the UFC going head to head, and look ahead to the next round of PFL playoffs. Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports and Danny Segura from MMA Junkie join the show.
Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker preview the interim title fight between Derrick Lewis and Cyril Gane at UFC 265. The guys welcome in UFC veteran Din Thomas and MMA journalist Kevin Iole from Yahoo! Sports.
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Alex Donno, James Walker and Frank Zaffere look back at impressive wins for Islam Makhachev and Miesha Take in Vegas, and preview Dillashaw vs Sandhagen this weekend. Plus, the guys interview Kayla Harrison, Rory MacDonald and other PFL fighters to look ahead to the upcoming playoffs at the Hard Rock. Former pro fighter JP Reese joins the show, too!
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Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker bring a full review and breakdown of UFC 264, including Dustin Poirier’s victory over Conor McGregor by medical stoppage. The guys look ahead to this weekend with a preview of UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises. Guests Kevin Iole from Yahoo Sports and Johnathan Ramlakhan from Five Reasons Sports join the show.
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Alex Donno, Frank Zaffere and James Walker preview UFC 264. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are set to square off for their trilogy fight. The guys break it down from every angle. Lee Sterling from Paramount Sports hops aboard for a betting preview and the guy's interview Combate Global fighter Gabriel Barletta. #FightNight #UFC264 #McGregor #Poirier