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Fight Picks & Fresh Kicks – UFC Bets with Matt Bunch 07/17/2025

Fight Picks & Fresh Kicks – UFC Bets with Matt Bunch In the premiere episode of CombatSportsHQ, we’re coming in hot with our full UFC 318 betting breakdown—from main event fireworks to sleeper picks on the prelims. Cody and the crew dive into the fight card, breaking down matchups, sharing favorite moneyline plays, parlays, and a few spicy underdog shots. We also team up with Countdown San Antonio, one of the city’s dopest sneaker stores, to talk all things style, fight night fits, and the perfect kicks to rock during a big card. Whether you're tuning in for the betting edge or the sneaker game, this one sets the tone for what CSHQ is all about. 🧠 Smart picks. 💥 Bold takes. 👟 Fresh soles. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/37442125

Elijah Smith talks with @CombatSportsHQ 03/08/2025

Elijah Smith talks with @CombatSportsHQ Elijah "Swift" Smith is one of the fastest-rising prospects in MMA. The 22-year-old bantamweight started his pro career in Fury FC, showcasing his knockout power and grappling skills. After bouncing back from a tough loss, he earned a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series, where he secured a UFC contract. Now part of the UFC’s bantamweight division, Smith made history alongside his father as the second father-son duo in the promotion’s history. With an 8-1 record and a relentless drive, he’s a name to watch in the fight game. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/35584945

Jackson Glass talks with @CombatSportsHQ 03/08/2025

Jackson Glass talks with @CombatSportsHQ Jackson Glass is a 17-year-old Muay Thai phenom making waves in the fight world. Originally starting his combat sports journey in boxing, he later transitioned to Muay Thai, where he quickly developed a reputation for his explosive striking and high fight IQ. Along the way, he also trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, adding a well-rounded skill set to his arsenal. With a perfect Muay Thai record of 13-0 and five amateur titles, including multiple Thai Boxing Association (TBA) championship belts, Jackson has already proven himself as a dominant force. In 2022, he claimed a gold medal at the WBC Muay Thai Youth World Games, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s brightest young talents. Now beginning to test the waters in MMA, he remains undefeated in his early bouts. With his relentless work ethic and championship mindset, Jackson Glass is a name fight fans will be hearing for years to come. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/35584720

Cam "Chaos" Teague talks with @CombatSportsHQ 08/26/2024

Cam "Chaos" Teague talks with @CombatSportsHQ Cam just won the biggest fight of his career against UFC vet Austin Lingo and he is now 7-0 in his career. Chaos fits him perfectly as his fight with Lingo was an all out war and he displayed the tenacity and grit that it takes to be in the UFC. He is in the right spot with Fury FC to showcase his talent. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/32742547

Michael Aswell talks with @CombatSportsHQ 08/26/2024

Michael Aswell talks with @CombatSportsHQ The Texas Kid has become a friend of mine over the past few years and he is gearing up for the biggest fight of his career against a tough opponent in Bogdan Grad on DWCS! Aswell is a Houston, TX MMA legend in the making and he is attempting to secure his UFC contract tomorrow! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/32742167

Zach Reese talks with @CombatportsHQ 07/02/2024

Zach Reese talks with @CombatportsHQ Zach Reese is an absolute savage and he loves shiner - thats all. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/31978242

Jay Alderete talks with @CombatSportsHQ 06/29/2024

Jay Alderete talks with @CombatSportsHQ Jay is one of the best strikers I have ever seen on the amateur level and hes got a pretty well rounded ground game as well, this kid is only 17 years old and is one of the top ranked ammy prospects in the country. Remember his name as he looks to challenge for the fury flyweight title then go pro in the best flyweight division in the world outside of the UFC! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/31942327

Sebastian Oyervidez talks with @CombatSportsHQ (part two) 06/28/2024

Sebastian Oyervidez talks with @CombatSportsHQ (part two) Sebastian competed for the Ammy fury pound title and discusses what is next for him. Sebastian aims to go pro later this year and compete in the highly touted Fury 125 division. Sebastian is currently a top 10 ranked grappler in his weight class and has been working on his striking for years. Hes ready to show the skills hes been working on in one in the best flyweight division outside of the UFC! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/31924687

Sebastian Oyervidez talks with @CombatSportsHQ 06/11/2024

Sebastian Oyervidez talks with @CombatSportsHQ Sebastian is one of the most highly touted amateur prospects in the world with some of the best grappling in the world at his respective weight. Be on the lookout for his name! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/31693112

Elijah Pierce talks with @CombatSportsHQ 06/08/2024

Elijah Pierce talks with @CombatSportsHQ Elijah tells his story and how he is ressurection of his career, and @CombatSportsHQ makes their first big splash into the boxing scene! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/31659307

Bassil "The Habibi" Haffez talks with @CombatSportsHQ 05/23/2024

Bassil "The Habibi" Haffez talks with @CombatSportsHQ Bassil Haffez is a seasoned MMA veteran I have had the pleasaure of getting to watch fight in the Fury cage and grow as a fighter with time. He took advantage of a massive short notice opportunity against one of the top ranked welterweights in the world Jack Della Madalena. There were a ton of MMA experts that thought Bassil arguably upset a top 10 guy in the world. Bassil will fight Mickey Gall next at UFC 302 and show the world what he has to offer against a seasoned vet! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/31429262

Shimon Smotrisky talks with @CombatSportsHQ 01/16/2024

Shimon Smotrisky talks with @CombatSportsHQ Shimon talks with us about his experience with @FuryFighting, his contender series fights, surviving in Israel, and training with Sean Strickland at Extreme Couture! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/29518238

Eric Nicksick talks with @CombatSportsHQ 09/19/2023

Eric Nicksick talks with @CombatSportsHQ Eric is a high level MMA coach, who currently coaches at Extreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada. His most recent accomplishment currently in the light of the world is coaching Middleweight Champ Sean Strickland to a victory over one of the greatest middleweight title holders of all time in Israel Adesanya. Give Eric and I's conversation a quick listen! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/28085393

Adaire Byerly talks with @CombatSportsHQ 09/19/2023

Adaire Byerly talks with @CombatSportsHQ Adaire is a Combat Sports personality that is very well versed in the sport. She has done some commentary, but even more impressive, outside of the sport, shes a model and very well educated individual. Give it a listen! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/28085240

Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman talks with @CombatSportsHQ 09/12/2023

Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman talks with @CombatSportsHQ Former Chargers All-Pro LB Shawne Merriman discusses the growth of his Lights Out Extreme Fight promotion, struggles he has overcome, and where he sees Lights Out XF going! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/28012323

Tedrick Macklin talks with @CombatSportsHQ 08/07/2023

Tedrick Macklin talks with @CombatSportsHQ 6-0 Fury FC lightweight star Tedrick Macklin discusses his career, whats next, and some of the current things going on in the combat sports world! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27677469

Chelsea Chandler talks with @CombatSportsHQ 07/29/2023

Chelsea Chandler talks with @CombatSportsHQ Chelsea ran away from her opponent in the UFC cage.....literally. Chelsea talks about running away like forest and her drop to bantamweight. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27599103

Billy Goff talks with @CombatSportsHQ 07/13/2023

Billy Goff talks with @CombatSportsHQ Billy is a 8-2 UFC Welterweight prospect who is coming off of a TKO win on Dana Whites Contender Series just a year ago, he looks for his first victory on the roster soon against a 6-2 Yusaku Kinoshita! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27451056

Evan Elder talks with @CombatSportsHQ 07/09/2023

Evan Elder talks with @CombatSportsHQ Evan is a 7-2 lightweight UFC prospect has had two consecutive tough fights to activate his UFC Career... Elder looks for a win in dominant fashion next week to offset the last two losses and jumpstart what is hopefully a long career in the UFC. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27412608

Francis "Fire" Marshall talks with @CombatSportsHQ 07/06/2023

Francis "Fire" Marshall talks with @CombatSportsHQ Francis "Fire" Marshall is a fire fighter and full time UFC athlete! Francis is a featherweight prospect in the UFC with an impressive 7-1 record. He got his UFC shot with a dominant victory on Dana Whites Contender Series and looks to get redemption on his previous loss and take home another victory on August 12th inside the octagon! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27390954

TUF 31 Veteran Carlos Vera talks with @CombatSportsHQ 07/03/2023

TUF 31 Veteran Carlos Vera talks with @CombatSportsHQ Carlos "Pequeno" Vera talks with us about his experience with TUF, if Conor McGregor still carries the auora, and what is after the show. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27359277

TUF 31 Vet Landon Quinones talks with @CombatSportsHQ 06/27/2023

TUF 31 Vet Landon Quinones talks with @CombatSportsHQ This is Landons second time joining us about a year apart, this time he details some of the things that has happened on the show. Landon was picked up by Conor Mcgregors team as he is a young, rising prospect! Take a listen to see where Landon is at in his career. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27284979

Melissa "Statick" Balic talks with @CombatSportsHQ 06/27/2023

Melissa "Statick" Balic talks with @CombatSportsHQ Internet sensation and rising MMA star Melissa "Statick" Balic joined us to discuss her career, how she has always thrived in the spotlight, and some things the fighter likes to do for fun! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/27284553

Drew Dober talks with @CombatSportsHQ 05/25/2023

Drew Dober talks with @CombatSportsHQ Drew discusses his recent loss, his baking skills, and how he got the nickname Daddy Dober! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26945310

Eduardo "ET" Tejada talks with @CombatSportsHQ 05/19/2023

Eduardo "ET" Tejada talks with @CombatSportsHQ Eduardo "ET" Tejada is a rising featherweight from Venezuela now competing for Fury FC. ET is 4-0 with four first round finishes... ET has a bright future if he can continue this type of dominance. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26885961

Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz talks with @CombatSportsHQ 05/04/2023

Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz talks with @CombatSportsHQ Jewlianna is a legend in the sport karate world as she found much success over the years while in the competition scene, and she is now using her skills that she learned to deep dive into the stunt actress world. /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26746260

Marcelo Rojo talks with @CombatSportsHQ 04/27/2023

Marcelo Rojo talks with @CombatSportsHQ Marcelo Rojo talks about coming back from a three fight losing streak, being from Argentina, and training with UFC champ Brandon Moreno! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26668782

Micah White talks with @CombatSportsHQ 04/20/2023

Micah White talks with @CombatSportsHQ Micah White talks with us about IMMAF aspirtations, how life is going as a champ, and where he plans to go! Micah is one of the top flyweight prospects in the country, and hopes to make team USA to compete in Columbia this year and represent the states! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26602920

Iridium Sports x @CombatSportsHQ 04/19/2023

Iridium Sports x @CombatSportsHQ We kickoff our new partnership with Iridium Sports Agency by talking with their marketing director Jacob Parga! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26586006

Jackson Rudolph talks with @CombatSportsHQ 04/13/2023

Jackson Rudolph talks with @CombatSportsHQ Jackson Rudolph is a LEGEND in the sport karate world, and he talks with us about his journey in medical school and how his martial arts experience has helped him exceed in the real world! /episode/index/show/28a6a8d7-abb5-48ee-93bd-e2626c555254/id/26526684

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