Combat Sports Best Bets

Conor McGregor Returns, Colby Covington Retires & Weekend Best Bets

The Coach and Ian Parker discuss Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway, Colby Covington's retirement, and deliver their top MMA and boxing picks for the weekend. Combat Sports Best Bets delivers sharp weekly betting analysis and picks for MMA and boxing from Smash Cast Media. Every Friday night — cards break down, lines get faded. 📸 Instagram: @smashcastmedia 🐦 Twitter/X: @smashcastmedia #CombatSportsBestBets #SmashCast #MMABetting #BoxingBets #CombatSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

UFC Apex & MVP Card Breakdown: Rousey Returns, Diaz vs. Perry & Best Bets

This week on Combat Sports Best Bets, The Coach and Ian Parker tackle a game-changing weekend in MMA. We break down the UFC Apex card with best bets on Arnold Allen, Daniel Santos, Chaos Williams, and Ketlen Vieira. Then, we shift focus to the massive MVP Promotions event at the Intuit Dome. We discuss the highly anticipated return of Ronda Rousey against Gina Carano, the violent matchup between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry, and Francis Ngannou's heavyweight bout. We also discuss the impact of Jake Paul's fighter pay structure on the MMA landscape. Plus, get Parker's Parlay and our Longshot Parlay of the week! Combat Sports Best Bets delivers sharp weekly betting analysis and picks for MMA and boxing from Smash Cast Media. Every Friday night — cards break down, lines get faded 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@smashcastmedia📸 Instagram: @smashcastmedia 🐦 Twitter/X: @smashcastmedia#CombatSportsBestBets #SmashCast #MMABetting #BoxingBets #CombatSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

UFC 328 Best Bets: Chimaev vs. Strickland, Tatsuro Taira's Title Shot, & Jake Paul MVP MMA Preview

Welcome to another episode of Combat Sports Best Bets! This week, The Coach and Ian Parker dive deep into the highly anticipated UFC 328 card live from Newark, New Jersey. The main event features a bitter rivalry between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, fresh off their explosive press conference altercation. Ian breaks down the betting lines and shares his prediction on whether Chimaev's aggressive grappling or Strickland's elite cardio will prevail. We also cover Tatsuro Taira's attempt to make history as the first Japanese UFC champion against Joshua Van, a heavyweight clash between Alexander Volkov and Waldo "Salsa Boy" Cortes-Acosta, and more key matchups. Plus, Ian reveals his straight bets, "Parker's Parlay," and a wild +21,000 longshot parlay for the degenerates!Finally, we look ahead to Tuesday's Undefeated and Undisputed where Chael Sonnen and Ian Parker will sit down with Jake Paul to discuss the upcoming MVP MMA card on Netflix. Follow Smash Cast Media:Instagram: @smashcastmediaTwitter/X: @smashcastmediaYouTube: youtube.com/@smashcastmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

UFC Fight Night Best Bets: Della Maddalena vs. Prates & UFC 328 Preview

In this episode of Combat Sports Best Bets, The Coach and Ian Parker break down the upcoming UFC Fight Night card headlined by Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates. Ian provides his top 5 straight bets for the event, including some juicy underdog picks, and builds his signature "Parker's Parlay."The guys also look ahead to UFC 328, discussing the trash talk and stylistic matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. Plus, hear their thoughts on Charles Oliveira's massive new 8-fight contract with the UFC.Tune in for all the analysis and picks you need before placing your bets this weekend! Follow Smash Cast Media on all platforms. Combat Sports Best Bets delivers sharp weekly betting analysis and picks for MMA and boxing from Smash Cast Media. Every Friday night — cards break down, lines get faded. 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@smashcastmedia [https://www.youtube.com/@smashcastmedia] 📸 Instagram: @smashcastmedia [https://www.instagram.com/smashcastmedia/]   🐦 Twitter/X: @smashcastmedia [https://x.com/smashcastmedia] #CombatSportsBestBets #SmashCast #MMABetting #BoxingBets #CombatSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

UFC Fight Night APEX Best Bets: Sterling, Jackson & a +3251 Longshot Parlay | April 25, 2026

The Combat Sports Best Bets crew breaks down every fight you need to bet on for UFC Fight Night APEX — Saturday, April 25 at 8PM. Ian drops his best bets including Aljamain Sterling ML (+105), Alexander Hernandez ML (-125), Montel Jackson ML (-185), and a Francis Marshall same-game play. Plus, Parlay #1 at +143 and an explosive Longshot Parlay paying +3251. We also dig into the big question: does a Sterling win move the needle on a title shot? And what does the UFC's finish/excitement bonus culture mean for methodical fighters trying to climb the rankings? Combat Sports Best Bets delivers sharp weekly betting analysis and picks for MMA and boxing from Smash Cast Media. Every Friday night — cards break down, lines get faded. 📺 Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@smashcastmedia [https://www.youtube.com/@smashcastmedia] 📸 Instagram: @smashcastmedia [https://www.instagram.com/smashcastmedia/]   🐦 Twitter/X: @smashcastmedia [https://x.com/smashcastmedia] #CombatSportsBestBets #SmashCast #MMABetting #BoxingBets #CombatSports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]