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Why is UFC 315 Struggling? Plus, UFC Des Moines Picks!
May 02, 2025 · 77 min

Get ready for a packed Ringside Report MMA! Join Dave Simon, Fred Garcia, and AJ D’Alesio as they dive deep into everything happening in the world of combat sports.

This week, we're breaking down the upcoming UFC Des Moines card! The guys give their predictions for the big fights, including Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo and Bo Nickal vs. Reinier De Ritter. Find out what they think about Miesha Tate, Juliana Miller, and the surprising return of Jeremy Stephens to the Octagon!

But that's not all – the crew tackles the hot mess that is UFC 315 in Montreal. Why are ticket sales so slow? Are the prices too high? Is the fight card just not good enough? Hear their raw reactions to the struggles facing the UFC's return to Canada. They don't hold back comparing it to past sold-out Montreal events and debate the drawing power of fighters like Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena ..

Plus, the team talks about Ian David Machado Garry's recent performance, the newly announced Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier 3 bout, and Kamaru Usman's next fight against Joaquin Buckley.

Whether you're a hardcore UFC fan or just love combat sports, this episode has something for you!

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