Episodes

  • Mercy mistake? Jiří Procházka’s shocking UFC 327 loss to Carlos Ulberg explained | Against the Cage

    Mercy mistake? Jiří Procházka’s shocking UFC 327 loss to Carlos Ulberg explained | Against the Cage
    Apr 17 2026
    Carlos Ulberg’s defeat of Jiří Procházka at UFC 327 on Saturday night was one of the wildest rollercoasters of a round that fans have witnessed in quite some time. Ulberg defeated a seemingly hesitant yet reckless Procházka after blowing out his knee mid-fight. In the aftermath both fighters are left with two very different sides of the story as to what occurred in the octagon. So, did Jiří Procházka really show mercy to Carlos Ulberg, and is that what cost him a UFC title? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Is this Jiří Procházka’s last chance at UFC gold? | Against the Cage

    Is this Jiří Procházka’s last chance at UFC gold? | Against the Cage
    Apr 10 2026
    Jiří Procházka is back yet again to try and regain the UFC light heavyweight strap, but this time it won’t be against Alex Pereira. Procházka will take on surging contender Carlos Ulberg in what has serious potential to be a barnburner of a fight in Miami at UFC 327 — but will this be Jiri’s last chance at UFC gold? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down. Next assignment: Jorge Masvidal vs. Toby Imada (Bellator 5, 2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odIvGlFfFmI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Does Israel Adesanya need to retire? | Against the Cage

    Does Israel Adesanya need to retire? | Against the Cage
    Apr 3 2026
    Israel Adesanya is now on a 4-fight losing streak after being TKO’d by Joe Pyfer at UFC Seattle, leading fans, fighters, and analysts alike to question whether or not the former champion should hang up the gloves once and for all. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, aren’t so convinced, though. Tune in as the trio breaks it all down on this week’s episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Are Combat Sports About to Change Forever? The Ali Act Explained with John S. Nash | Against The Cage

    Are Combat Sports About to Change Forever? The Ali Act Explained with John S. Nash | Against The Cage
    Mar 27 2026
    This week there was massive news in combat sports. The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, an amendment to the crucial legislation that protects the interests of fighters, has passed the house. To help break it down, Scott Fontana and Jake Aryeh brought in anti-trust expert and combat sports business expert John Nash to help understand what could change should the legislation pass the senate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • UFC’s integrity is on the line at UFC London — Why Evloev vs Murphy could change everything

    UFC’s integrity is on the line at UFC London — Why Evloev vs Murphy could change everything
    Mar 20 2026
    Integrity is on the line at UFC London when Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy face-off in a high-stakes featherweight bout on Saturday night. Not only does the fight have massive consequences for the 145 pound weight class, but it could be a pivotal moment for the UFC as a whole. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down on this week’s episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Is Ronda Rousey right about Dana White and the modern UFC? | Against the Cage

    Is Ronda Rousey right about Dana White and the modern UFC? | Against the Cage
    Mar 13 2026
    Ronda Rousey’s presser with MVP this week included a plethora of critique’s on the UFC and Dana White — but it was distinctly different than what we typically see. Rousey, perhaps still the biggest name in women’s MMA, didnt hide her disappointment with the promotion and how it has changed, but is she right? Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it down, as well as all the latest developments in MMA including Charles Oliveira’s dominant win over Max Holloway at UFC 326, all the new drama with Jon Jones, and more.Fight assignment: The Gina Carano ExperienceFight 1: https://youtu.be/Ny8FLIuK_-4?si=hbwXj7tSb4UpOJz5Fight 2: https://youtu.be/kdWTDQR2EVk?si=94nGu5Is_DF3hSVGThe rest: (https://ufcfightpass.com/watchlists/35395078908?owner=MTMwMTUzOHxkY2UudWZj) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje and rest of UFC White House announced | Against the Cage

    Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje and rest of UFC White House announced | Against the Cage
    Mar 8 2026
    The UFC White House event has officially been announced to be headlined by Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, with five other bouts on the card announced as well. Scott Fontana and Jake Aryeh give their instant reactions to the much anticipated announcement on this emergency episode of Against the Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn — how will Dana White react? | Against the Cage

    Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn — how will Dana White react? | Against the Cage
    Mar 6 2026
    The UFC’s heavyweight division is in more drama than it has in ages. Undisputed champion Tom Aspinall announced that he has signed with Dana White’s sworn enemy as of late, Eddie Hearn, in a move that could very well burn whatever bridges they had left. This comes just one week after light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira announced he would be vacating his title in a presumable move up to heavyweight. Pereira is now tied to rumors of fighting Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane at the White House event that’s soon to be announced any day now. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake Aryeh break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins