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CrossWalk Ep 44 McGregor Back at UFC 329, NBA Playoffs: Spurs-OKC & Cavs-Knicks + UFC Vegas 117 Recap

The combat sports world has officially been turned on its head. Jax and Cross kick off Episode 44 of Crosswalk by reacting to the absolute bombshell announcement from Dana White: Conor McGregor is making his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Headlining International Fight Week at the T-Mobile Arena, "The Notorious" is set to face Max Holloway in a blockbuster welterweight rematch nearly 13 years in the making. We break down the move to 170 pounds, the immediate social media trash-talk fallout, and what this legacy-defining matchup means for both icons. Beyond the cage, the NBA playoff picture is reaching a boiling point. We dive into the Cleveland Cavaliers' massive statement victory over the Detroit Pistons to advance to an epic Eastern Conference matchup against the New York Knicks. Plus, the Western Conference Finals tip off tonight with a highly anticipated, star-studded showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. To wrap things up, we give a quick recap of the tactical action from UFC Vegas 117—including Arnold Allen's dominant main event victory—before handing out our early predictions for the upcoming UFC Macao card headlined by Song Yadong vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. Run of Show: * Intro & Breaking News: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 Announced for UFC 329! * Welterweight Warfare: Stylistic Breakdown & Legacy Implications of McGregor's Return * NBA Playoffs: Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Detroit Pistons to Advance * Eastern Conference Matchup Preview: Cavs vs. New York Knicks * Western Conference Finals Tonight: San Antonio Spurs vs. OKC Thunder Game 1 Showdown * UFC Vegas 117 Recap: Arnold Allen's Masterclass & MVP Fight Fallout

CrossWalk Ep 43 Embiid Silences Boston! UFC 328 Full Card Preview & Prates is HIM

The postseason has officially arrived and the chaos is just beginning! Jax and Cross return for Episode 43 to break down a legendary week in sports. We kick things off with the NBA Playoffs, where Joel Embiid and the 76ers completed a historic 3-1 comeback to bounce the Boston Celtics in Game 7. Now, the "City of Brotherly Love" heads into Madison Square Garden for a brutal Conference Semifinal clash against the New York Knicks. We preview the series and debate if Embiid can keep this momentum rolling into MSG.In the Octagon, we recap the madness from UFC Perth, where Carlos Prates stunned the home crowd with a win over Jack Della Maddalena, and local hero Steve Erceg handled business against Tim Elliott. Then, we turn our attention to UFC 328 in Newark. From the highly anticipated Middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland to our "Back Against the Wall" fighter of the night, we’re breaking down every major matchup on the card. Stick around for our Prospect of the Night and a deep dive into the prelims you can't miss!Run of Show:- Intro & The Sixers Upset: Boston is OUT!- NBA Conference Semis Preview: Sixers vs. Knicks at MSG- UFC Perth Recap: Prates silences the RAC Arena- UFC 328 Main Event: Chimaev vs. Strickland Predictions- UFC 328 Co-Main: Joshua Van vs. Tatsuro Taira- UFC 328 Deep Dive: Prospect of the Night & Prelim Favorites- The "Back Against the Wall" Fighter: Alexander Volkov's Last Stand?

CrossWalk Ep 42 Who Won the Draft? + UFC Perth Preview & NBA Playoff Chaos

THE DRAFT JUST CHANGED THE NFC EAST. Jax and Cross are back for Episode 42 of Crosswalk to break down an absolute blockbuster NFL Draft weekend. While the Raiders taking Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 was the most telegraphed pick in history, the real fireworks happened in the NFC East. We debate the massive trade that saw the Dallas Cowboys leapfrog the field to land Ohio State's generational safety Caleb Downs, and how the Washington Commanders may have secured the "steal of the draft" with Sonny Styles at No. 7.Then, we head Down Under as the UFC returns to Australia for UFC Perth! We preview the massive homecoming for Jack Della Maddalena as he faces the terrifying knockout power of Carlos Prates. Plus, we recap Aljamain Sterling’s grappling clinic at UFC Vegas 116, where he shut out Youssef Zalal on the scorecards, and check in on the NBA Playoffs where Victor Wembanyama just dropped a 7-block masterpiece to put the Spurs on the brink of the second round.Run of Show:- Intro: The Draft Drama We Didn't Expect- NFL Draft Winners: The NFC East Arms Race- Giants & Cowboys Conflict: The Caleb Downs Trade Fallout- Commanders Recap: Is Sonny Styles the New Face of DC?- NFL Draft Losers: The Teams That Stayed Quiet- UFC Perth Preview: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates- Co-Main Preview: Quillan Salkilld vs. Beneil Dariush- UFC Vegas 116 Recap: Aljo’s Path to the Featherweight Belt- NBA Playoffs: Wemby’s 7 Blocks & Spurs lead Blazers 3-1#NFLDraft2026 #UFCPerth #CalebDowns #JDM #CarlosPrates #Wembanyama #AljamainSterling #NFCWest #CrosswalkMMA

CrossWalk Ep 41 Malott Shines at UFC Winnipeg, Wembanyama’s Playoff Takeover, and NFL Draft Preview

Jax and Cross are back for Episode 41 of Crosswalk to break down a massive weekend in sports, headlined by Mike Malott’s statement TKO victory over Gilbert Burns in front of a raucous Winnipeg crowd. Is Malott officially a Welterweight contender, and what is next for the veteran Burns, who announced his retirement following the loss? Plus, we dive into the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs, where Victor Wembanyama put the league on notice with a 35-point masterclass in his postseason debut.We also turn our attention to the immediate future with the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh just days away. Will the Las Vegas Raiders pull the trigger on Indiana QB and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall? We give our final mock draft predictions before the picks start flying this Thursday. Finally, we look ahead to Saturday’s UFC Vegas 116 at the Meta Apex, featuring a high-stakes featherweight clash between former champ Aljamain Sterling and the surging Youssef Zalal.Run of Show: Intro: A Big Weekend for Canada! UFC Winnipeg Recap: Mike Malott TKOs Gilbert BurnsNBA Playoffs Round 1: Wembanyama’s 35-Point DebutPlayoff Fallout: Lakers, Cavs, Nuggets & Knicks Take Game 1NFL Draft Preview: Mendoza to the Raiders at #1?Draft Big Board: Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles & Jeremiyah LoveUFC Vegas 116 Preview: Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal

UFC 327 Post-Fight Report: ULBERG KOs JIRI! 🏆 + NBA Season Wrap & Playoff PreviewCrossWalk Ep 40

The "Black Jag" era has officially arrived! Jax (Making the Walk) and Cross (Crossover MMA) return to break down an electric night in Miami for UFC 327. We go deep on Carlos Ulberg’s crowning moment—overcoming the chaos of Jiri Prochazka to claim the Light Heavyweight throne. We also discuss the "Stock Market" report for the night: who is a "Must Buy" after their performance and whose stock is crashing after the Miami fallout?Then, we transition to the hardwood as the NBA regular season comes to a dramatic close. Jax recaps the final results of our NBA Record Draft and unveils his official predictions for the All-NBA teams and Season Awards. With the Play-In tournament and first-round matchups now set, we give you our "Locks and Shocks" for the 2026 NBA Playoffs.Run of Show: - Intro: UFC 327 Miami Heat - Carlos Ulberg KOs Jiri Prochazka: The New LHW King - UFC 327 Stock Market: Who to Buy and Who to Sell - The Legend Retires: Celebrating Cub Swanson’s Final Walk - NBA Season Wrap: Record Draft Results & Surprises - NBA Awards: Predicting MVP, DPOY, and All-NBA Teams - NBA Playoff Preview: Play-In Scenarios & First Round Predictions#UFC327 #CarlosUlberg #JiriProchazka #NBAAwards #NBAPlayoffs #SGA #Wembanyama #MMA #CrosswalkMMA