Om Against the Cage: A New York Post Sports Podcast
Veteran combat sports journalists and die-hard MMA fans Scott Fontana and Erich Richter along with producer Jake Aryeh talk the biggest news in Mixed Martial Arts and exclusively interview some of the most notable athletes across UFC, boxing, and everything in between.
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Biggest takeaways from UFC on Paramount: Wins, fails, and everything in between | Against the Cage (01:13:08)
With UFC 325 in the books, its time to finally sink our teeth into the promotion’s new broadcast deal with Paramount+. The second show of 2026 promised to have notable improvements from UFC 324, just ...
Volkanovski vs Lopes 2: Will History Repeat Itself or Upset Incoming? | Against the Cage (01:04:43)
In a pair of packed back-to-back weekends of UFC numbered events, there’s a LOT to talk about. UFC 324 saw the hype train of Paddy Pimblett halt it’s surge, Justin Gaethje is back on a win-streak, and...
Diego Lopes responds to criticism over Volkanovski rematch at UFC 325 | Against the Cage (00:16:59)
Diego Lopes is set to rematch two-time UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325, a fight booking that surprised many fans. While Lopes stressed that he respects both Lerone Murphy a...
Is Paddy Pimblett READY for elite competition at UFC 324? | Against the Cage (01:11:02)
Ahead of UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett hasn’t faced anyone currently ranked in the UFC’s lightweight top 10. This weekend, that changes when he faces Justin Gaethje, who has been a mainstay at the top of 15...
‘I’ll laugh in his face’: Paddy Pimblett breaks down UFC 324 vs Justin Gaethje | Against the Cage (00:18:28)
Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett joined The Post's Scott Fontana to preview his upcoming fight against Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 324, in a bout that will headline the UFC's first event of 2026, as well as...
Justin Gaethje slams ‘fickle’ fans doubting him against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 | Against the Cage (00:17:04)
Justin Gaethje says while there's no animosity towards Paddy Pimblett ahead of UFC 324 next Saturday, it's a different story with some fans.
"The animosity comes from all the doubters, you know. It'...
Jon Anik Previews UFC 324, 325, White House & Kayla Harrison Injury | Against the Cage (01:17:05)
UFC's lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik joined Against the Cage to talk everything UFC 324 and 325, including Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje and the heartbreaking news of Kayla Harrison's neck ...
2025 MMA AWARDS: Fighter of the year, KO, submission & more | Against the Cage (01:27:45)
Welcome to our inaugural annual MMA awards! 2025 is nearly all but set in stone as far as MMA is concerned -- and with that it’s time to dish out some trophies. Scott Fontana, Erich Richter, and Jake ...
UFC on ESPN is OVER! Did it actually deliver? | Against the Cage (01:07:19)
With UFC's last event until its broadcasting deal with ESPN ends in January, the era of UFC on ESPN is effectively over. Scott Fontana and Erich Richter evaluate what worked, what didn't, and what's l...
What fans MISSED about Petr Yan before UFC 323 vs Merab Dvalishvili | Against the Cage (01:07:00)
Petr Yan’s performance on Saturday night has left fans stunned after he dominated Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323. The now 2-time champion came in as a sizable underdog into his title challenge, likely d...
MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian talks 'colossal' Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua boxing match | Against the Cage (00:16:40)
Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian spoke exclusively with The Post's Erich Richter to preview Jake Paul's toughest test in boxing yet, former world champion Anthony Joshua. Bidarian also spo...
Brandon Royval vows to 'beat the s--t' out of Manel Kape & 'remind people who the f--k I am' (00:18:13)
Brandon Royval is ready to remind people who he is when he faces off with Manel Kape on Saturday night. The supremely entertaining flyweight spoke exlusively with The Post's Scott Fontana ahead of his...
Will Merab Dvalishvili make HISTORY this weekend at UFC 323? | Against the Cage (01:16:50)
Merab Dvalishvili is setting out to conquer an achievement that no UFC champion has before: defending a title four times within a calendar year. Can the 135 pound champion beat Petr Yan once again at ...
Merab Dvalishvili: 'Dont be surprised' if I 'crack' Petr Yan at UFC 323 | Against the Cage (00:17:07)
Merab Dvalishvili spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana ahead of his rematch against Petr Yan at UFC 323 this weekend. The Bantamweight Champion spoke about his upcoming title defense, what ...
Who’s next for Ilia Topuria? The race between Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan | Against the Cage (01:16:37)
After Arman Tsarukyan came away with an impressive submission win over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar, the lightweight division and it’s champion Ilia Topuria are left at a crossroads. Should the UFC elect t...
Alexandre Pantoja: Joshua Van looks ‘unstoppable’ ahead of UFC 323 title fight | Against the Cage (00:27:55)
Alexandre Pantoja spoke exclusively with The Post’s Erich Richter about why he’s taking his upcoming fight with Joshua Van as serious as any fight he’s ever had before. Ahead of his upcoming defense a...
Joshua Van breaks down ‘chess match’ of a fight with Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 323 | Against the Cage (00:14:51)
Joshua Van is coming into his UFC 323 title challenge against Alexandre Pantoja with an already impressive 2025, at just 24 years of age. The up and coming flyweight spoke exclusively with The Post's ...
The UFC Welterweight Division Is Entering a Whole New Era | Against the Cage (01:09:21)
Islam Makhachev and the UFC welterweight division just entered a whole new era on Saturday at UFC 322. The night at Madison Square Garden saw three matchups at 170 completely shake up the title pictur...
Fatima Kline recaps 'once in a lifetime' UFC 322 win at Madison Square Garden | Against the Cage (00:38:20)
Fatima Kline's win at UFC 322 was special in more ways than one for her. Not only was she able to fight in her home state of New York, in Madison Square Garden, no less, but she was also able to compe...
Arman Tsarukyan on why Dan Hooker is a ‘risky fight’ for him | Against the Cage (00:13:20)
After a turbulent 2025, Arman Tsarukyan is finally set to get back into the octagon against Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar this weekend. The #1 lightweight contender spoke about his upcoming matchup, the hea...
Dan Hooker reveals how heated feud with Arman Tsarukyan started | Against the Cage (00:16:39)
Dan Hooker spoke exclusively with The Post's Scott Fontana -- injury free this time, from what we could tell -- to talk about his upcoming fight with Arman Tsarukyan in Doha, Qatar. The UFC lightweigh...
UFC 322 is STACKED — but missed a golden opportunity | Against the Cage (01:11:31)
UFC 322 being headlined by two superfights is nothing to scoff at, but did the promotion miss out on a golden opportunity? With Islam Makhachev relinquishing his lightweight title to move up and chall...
Jack Della Maddalena: ‘I can shock the world’ against Islam Makhachev | Against the Cage (00:18:53)
UFC Welterweight Champion of the world Jack Della Maddalena stopped by The Post to chat with our very own Scott Fontana about his upcoming title defense against former 155 champ, Islam Makhachev. The ...
What does a ‘fixed fight’ even look like? UFC betting scandal explained | Against the Cage (01:03:11)
What should have been the biggest story of Saturday night’s UFC Apex card would have been David Onama getting defeated by Steve Garcia, however the card ended up being marred with controversy in a few...
Can Jon Jones vs Alex Pereira SAVE the UFC’s Heavyweight Division? | Against the Cage (01:02:18)
The heavyweight division has been cast once again into a state of uncertainty following the main event of UFC 321, which culminated in a brutal eye poke of Tom Aspinall by challenger Ciryl Gane — and ...
