The Tapping Up Podcast

Ep124: Overhaa-led

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:08:35 GMT

This week, the lads dive into Manchester City taking top spot from Arsenal after 200+ days at the top, it's the FA Cup semi-final weekend, Fury calls out AJ (again) and what truly makes a samurai...?

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What If...Financial Fair Play Never Existed?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:54:06 GMT

Welcome back to our bonus series, Tapping Up: What If, where we look back on some of the greatest moments or stories in sporting history and ask the question, what if?

This week our attention turns to Financial Fair Play. A hinderance...or a safety net?

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What If...VAR Existed Earlier?

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:33:58 GMT

Welcome back to our bonus series, Tapping Up: What If, where we look back on some of the greatest moments or stories in sporting history and ask the question, what if?

This week we ask the question, what if VAR had existed earlier?

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What If…Steven Gerrard Didn't Slip?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:15:41 GMT

Welcome to our brand new series, Tapping Up: What If, airing every Tuesday, where we look back on some of the greatest moments or stories in sporting history and ask the question, what if?

This week we ask the question, what if Steven Gerrard didn't slip against Chelsea in 2014?

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Ep123: The Money Shot

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:07:15 GMT

This week we break down Israel Adesanya’s loss to Joe Pyfer and what it means for his future, plus Alexa Grasso’s statement win at flyweight.

In football, it’s an international break review, England’s underwhelming performances, and Italy missing out on another World Cup. There’s also a full FA Cup preview ahead of a big weekend of fixtures.

In boxing, we look back at Moses Itauma’s latest win and ask if he’s the next heavyweight king, preview Wilder vs Chisora in what could be Chisora’s final fight and look at the very strange story Wilder told Piers Morgan...

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Double Tap: Mo Salah, No Problems

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:55:59 GMT

A tribute to Mo Salah and his sensational Liverpool career following this announcement he will be leaving at the end of the season. Ian discusses his insane stats, the highs and lows and his possible next career move...

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Ep122: Point Taken?

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:38:48 GMT

This week we start with Lerone Murphy’s narrow loss to Movsar Evloev and the debate around scoring and point deductions. We also get into Tom Aspinall’s situation, with Eddie Hearn calling his UFC contract a “disgrace” and the wider issue of fighter pay.

In football, Tottenham’s struggles continue under Igor Tudor, while there’s a deep dive into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, who’s in, who’s out and the potential best XI. Of course, we also cover Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final loss, where Mikel Arteta’s decision to start Kepa over Raya backfired.

Finally, a preview of Moses Itauma vs Jermaine Franklin and the classic prospect vs gatekeeper dynamic in the heavyweight division.

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Ep121: Relegation Rumble

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:33:17 GMT

Four Premier League teams crash out of Europe while Liverpool shine, AFCON chaos rocks Senegal, and the relegation scrap is heating up. Plus, we dive into the White House UFC Freedom 250 card and John Fury’s fallout with Tyson.

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Double Tap: Top Guns 4

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:13:09 GMT

Grant returns for the fourth edition of Top Guns to discuss both Arsenal and Liverpool's seasons to date. Will Arsenal bottle it again? Has Gyokeres been a success? Will Liverpool make the top 4? What has happened to Salah?

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Ep120: Almost FC

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:03:41 GMT

Arsenal have done it again… or have they? We get into the psychology of pressure, why the final months of the season keep haunting them, and whether “bottling it” is lazy banter or a genuine mentality issue.

Ronda Rousey is back but is it redemption, reinvention, or one last roll of the dice?

Plus, John Fury is on another public rampage and finally, Spurs turn to Igor Tudor; a bold reset, a panic move, or peak Tottenham unpredictability?

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Ep119: Don't Cry For Me Cristiano

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:30:38 GMT

The lads break down a strange night at UFC 325, where Alexander Volkanovski defended his featherweight title but left more questions than answers about his legacy and the division’s direction.

In football, we dive into the Premier League relegation battle, crunching the numbers behind West Ham’s resurgence and why panic is starting to spread among clubs who thought they were safe.

And in boxing, it’s chaos and opportunity in equal measure. Fabio Wardley’s next steps as world champion, Deontay Wilder’s explosive talkSPORT meltdown, and Jake Paul targeting a Tommy Fury rematch that could once again hijack the sport’s spotlight.

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Ep118: Royal Rumble

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:58:02 GMT

We react to the fallout from UFC 234 and look ahead to what’s on the line at UFC 235, take stock of the latest twists in the Premier League title race, and dive into a thrilling final week of the Champions League group stage.

Plus, we discuss Tyson Fury’s entirely unsurprising decision to un-retire and preview a mouth-watering boxing clash as Teófimo López Jr prepares to face Shakur Stevenson.

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A Tapping Up Christmas: The 5 Biggest Winners of 2025

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Winning isn’t always about lifting a trophy but in 2025, some did that and more.

In this episode, we celebrate the five biggest success stories across football, MMA and boxing, looking beyond the surface to understand what made these wins truly meaningful. These aren’t just dominant performances, they’re stories of redemption, timing, legacy and execution. Some winners finally delivered after years of expectation. Others rewrote history entirely. And one walked away at exactly the right moment.

We explore how structure, patience and decision-making can matter as much as raw talent and why certain victories will still be talked about long after 2025 is forgotten. This episode isn’t hype-driven; it’s about why these wins mattered, not just who benefited from them.

If the losers episode is about momentum collapsing, this one is about momentum mastered.

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A Tapping Up Christmas: The 5 Biggest Losers of 2025

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:12:54 GMT

2025 gave us unforgettable moments but not everyone walked away better for it.

In this special episode, we take a hard look at the five biggest fallers across football, MMA and boxing. Not just bad results, but collapsed seasons, derailed careers and entire systems that failed under pressure. Some of these stories involve clubs that completely lost their identity. Others focus on individuals whose talent never disappeared but whose timing, injuries, or decisions turned promise into frustration.

This isn’t about cheap shots or hindsight bias. It’s about expectation versus reality how hype can unravel, how structures can fail even elite talent, and how quickly momentum can turn in modern sport. From catastrophic league campaigns to divisions that couldn’t deliver when the spotlight was brightest, we break down why these losses mattered and what they tell us about the state of sport in 2025.

Expect strong opinions, uncomfortable truths and one entry that might split the room.

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Double Tap: Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:32:04 GMT

This weekend, a former two-time heavyweight champion of the world steps into the ring with a man most people still see as a YouTube star. Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul isn’t just a fight - it’s a moment that forces boxing to look in the mirror.

In this episode, we break down the madness behind one of the most talked-about bouts of 2025: the fight details, the build-up, the controversy, the odds, and what this matchup says about the future of the sport. Is this a global spectacle that grows boxing’s audience or a line that should never have been crossed?

Whether you’re setting an alarm for 3am or just here for the debate, this is everything you need to know before fight night.

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Bonnar Segment: TUF1 - Bonnar v Griffin 1

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to The Bonnar Segment! Named in honour of the late Stephan Bonnar, TBS is a bonus series where we revisit and review the most iconic fights in UFC history. From legendary rivalries to unforgettable performances, each episode breaks down the moments that defined the sport and the warriors who made them timeless.

This week on TBS we revisit Bonnar vs Griffin 1 - the unforgettable war that helped put the UFC on the map and defined an era of MMA.

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Ep117: Eye-Opening

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:18:06 GMT

This week we preview UFC 323, break down Whittaker’s Matchroom debut and what it signals next, and round up the latest Premier League action - including a Leeds win, Liverpool’s slip, and Manchester City continuing to entertain.

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Double Tap: Will Slot be Walking Alone?

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:27:35 GMT

Special Double Tap edition with Ian flying solo discussing Liverpool's current woes and will Arne Slot be sacked?

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Ep116: Family Feud

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:33:14 GMT

This week, the lads discuss the hugely anticipated rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Connor Benn, a massive card at UFC322 and begrudgingly talk about the latest football results...

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Ep115: Bee Sting

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 21:18:42 GMT

A weekend of chaos and drama. Aspinall vs Gane ends in a no-contest, Burnley snatch a 95th-minute Premier League winner, Arsenal become title favourites, Liverpool remain consistently inconsistent and Fabio Wardley scores a career-defining stoppage over Joseph Parker. Late goals, big statements and drama - sport at its best, and worst!

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Ep114: "Tilting The Horn"

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:32:54 GMT

In this week’s episode, was #UFCPerth one of the worst UFC cards ever? We also talk about the shock KO that stopped “The Murderer” in his tracks.

Over in the Premier League, we cover the late drama for both Leeds United and Liverpool, and ask the question: just how much worse can it get for Manchester United?

Finally, we turn to boxing – is Terence Crawford cementing himself as one of the true modern-day greats?

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Double Tap: The 3pm Blackout

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:25:52 GMT

Daryl flies solo in this Double Tap bonus episode, diving into the 3PM blackout. He breaks down its history, debates, and impact on lower-league clubs and shares his take on how football can respect tradition without being held hostage by it.

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Ep113: Forest Gump’d

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:37:44 GMT

We dive into the blockbuster Canelo vs Crawford showdown, breaking down how each fighter can win and what’s at stake, before turning to Nottingham Forest’s latest drama as Nuno Espírito Santo is sacked despite a historic season, with fiery owner Evangelos Marinakis replacing him with Ange Postecoglou.

We also reflect on UFC fan favourite Paul Craig’s retirement and debate the controversial “Enhanced Games” where athletes can compete without drug testing.

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Ep112: Bright Ideas

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:53:30 GMT

In this week’s episode, we kick things off by planning a massive trip to the Rugby League Grand Final, but we’re not doing it regular… we’re talking hospitality seats, behind-the-scenes vibes, and making a proper day of it.

We also dive into the upcoming UFC Fight Night, breaking down the key matchups, potential fight of the night picks, and what fans should be watching out for this weekend.

Then it’s back to football as we react to the latest Premier League results - surprises, standout performances, and what it all means for the table.

And of course, we couldn’t skip the chaos that is the recent Misfits boxing card. Influencer fights, controversy, and the usual circus. We give our takes on the best (and worst) moments.

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Double Tap: Summer 2025 Transfer Window

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:11:13 GMT

The 2025 Premier League summer transfer window is officially closed - and we’re breaking it all down! In this episode, we dive into Liverpool’s record-breaking spend, the huge move for Alexander Isak finally happening, and (surprise, surprise) how Chelsea might be bending the rules again. We highlight the biggest winners and losers, the smartest signings, and which teams now look ready to challenge for the title. Expect bold takes, honest opinions, and a no-nonsense look at all the drama from a wild transfer window.

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Ep111: Grim Reality

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:32:41 GMT

Some huge fight announcements this week as the main event of UFC 322 will see Jack Della Maddalena put the welterweight title on the line against former lightweight champ Islam Makhachev in MSG, while the highly anticipated super-fight for the women’s flyweight title is set for the co-main event with Valentina Shevchenko defending against Zhang Weili, who vacated her strawweight belt in lieu of this massive opportunity.

Manchester United remain a laughing stock and are given a rude awakening by league two Grimsby Town plus this weekend sees Darren Till fighting Luke Rockhold...in a Misfit ring?!

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Ep110: Eze Lover

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:06:50 GMT

Khamzat Chimaev reaches the summit to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion, the Premier League season begins, transfer sagas rumble on and Jake Paul is fighting Tank?!

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Ep109: Mystic Meat

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:30:12 GMT

This week, we dive into Conor McGregor’s latest scandal involving explicit photos, discuss the biggest football transfer moves, and break down the highly anticipated Usyk vs. Dubois fight—will Usyk continue his reign, or is Dubois ready to make a statement?

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Ep108: The Greatest Asterisk of All Time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:57:08 GMT

Jon 'Bones' Jones retires and finally vacates the UFC heavyweight title, but is he really the greatest of all time? Plus, the lads discuss their Premier League team of the season and Jake Paul is at it again...

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Ep107: Intimacy Lessons

Sat, 24 May 2025 13:54:28 GMT

After a short holiday in the most British Spanish town in the world, Daryl is back to tell his stories of Benidorm.

The lads discuss all 3 recent football finals and the recent announcements of summer PPVs in the UFC.

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Ep106: El Clownico

Mon, 12 May 2025 19:46:22 GMT

This is how it feels to be champions! As both Liverpool and Leeds are confirmed as title winners, the lads discuss what comes next, whether Arteta has failed, a European final between the 4th and 5th worst Premier League teams and Jack Della Maddalena becoming UFC Welterweight champion.

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Ep105: Champing At The Bit

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:38:10 GMT

Liverpool are crowned champions, Leeds United are promoted (title pending) and the lads are FINALLY happy (for one episode at least).

Plus run downs of Eubank Jr vs Benn, Garry vs Prates and Usyk vs Dubois 2 is announced.

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Ep104: Padel the Baddy

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:48:53 GMT

Ian picks up a new sport, Paddy Pimblett proves his top 10 credentials, Leeds and Burnley are on the verge and will Ben Whittaker shrug off the 'Quittaker' mantle?

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Ep103: Don't Look Back Elanga

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:59:01 GMT

There's a new era on the horizon for the UFC's featherweight division, it's crunch time in the football season and Joseph Parker is set to have his heavyweight title shot put on hold again.

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Ep102: A Lesson In Neologism

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:38:24 GMT

The boys preview UFC 313, make up a few new words, discuss the new TKO boxing league backed by the Saudi General Entertainment Authority and whether Mo Salah is the best player on the planet currently.

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Ep101: Global Retirement League

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:18:33 GMT

The lads talk the 'greatest fight card of the century', a recent UFC title vacation, Daryl raves about *missed* last minute winners and who would win in a fight, two professional fighters or three OnlyFans models...

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Double Tap: The January 2025 Transfer Window

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:53:23 GMT

Another transfer window comes to an end and so the lads take a look at the biggest signings, the most surprising signings and Ian's transfer knowledge is questioned.

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Ep100: 100th Episode Special!

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:45:51 GMT

We've reached the centenary (no, we don't know how either)!

In the 100th episode special, we reflect on our highlights, have special guests, answer your questions and battle through technical difficulties...

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Ep99: EFL on the Shelf

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:01:12 GMT

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

As we head into 2025, both Liverpool and Leeds sit at the top of their respective trees, we decided our fighters of the year and discuss the fallout from Fury v Usyk 2.

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Ep98: Behind Enemy Lines

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:51:06 GMT

UFC310 reviewed, Saudi Arabia finally gets their World Cup, and Ian sees what life is like on the other side of Elland Road

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Ep97: Darragh Derby Blow

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:36:10 GMT

The Merseyside Derby is cancelled due to safety concerns caused by Storm Darragh, UFC310 is upon us and Till head-kicks the Fury fight into oblivion!

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Ep96: Football Focus

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:09 GMT

We're light in the world of MMA and boxing this week and so we're going heavy on football news!

With both Leeds and Liverpool sitting top of their respective Leeds, we have a very happy duo this week...

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Ep95: A-Paul-ing Netflix

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:45:17 GMT

The international break finally ends (there isn't another until March 2025!), Paul vs Tyson disappoints and Tom Aspinall is finally lined up for greatness.

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Double Tap: David Coote's Klopp Strop

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:40:08 GMT

The boys discuss the widely circulated video appearing to show Premier League referee David Coote making derogatory comments about Liverpool and their former manager Jurgen Klopp.

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Ep94: Mike Drop

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:08 GMT

Are we at the end of the line for UFC's GOAT Jon Jones, an unexpected mix up means we have Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson to look forward to this weekend and, after 4 straight losses, just what is going on at Manchester City?

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Ep93: Election Day

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 01:00:39 GMT

It's US Election Week and the podcast gets started with a bang...

Have Arsenal's title hopes gone already and can we live in a world where Jake Paul knocks out Mike Tyson?

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Ep92: Scatman John

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:38:01 GMT

The boys are back!

After a short hiatus, the Tapping Up returns with stories of Vegas, a review of the biggest boxing and MMA events of the past 2 months and a roundup of the Premier League.

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Double Tap: Top Gunns 3

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:40:02 GMT

Ian and Grant are back to review how Liverpool's and Arsenal's seasons have gone so far and preview Sunday's big game.

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Ep91: McIlroy's Swingers Club

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:00:51 GMT

A review of the premier league game week of the season plus UFC305 and what's next for the middleweight division?

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Ep90: Creme de la Prem

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:06:09 GMT

The Premier League returns, so what are our predictions? And UFC305 arrives with a *slight* amount of bad blood in the main event as Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship.

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Ep89: Football Returns!

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:54:35 GMT

FOOTBALL IS BACK!!!!

The EFL begins again and we give their top 6 and relegation predictions for the EFL Championship. We also discuss UFC Abu Dhabi and rumours of a Canelo/Crawford match up.

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Ep88: Gaucho Marks

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:54:22 GMT

Edwards loses his title, Aspinall continues to impress and Paddy the Baddy defies critics again at UFC304.

Plus, this week's latest football transfer and boxing news.

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Ep87: The Phantom of the Co-Opera

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:30:57 GMT

UFC returns to Manchester as UFC304 gets underway this weekend, but will anyone be awake to watch it?

Also this week, Chisora vs Joyce and a dull week in the world of football.

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Ep86: Canal Jumping

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:21:40 GMT

Football remains abroad, a quiet period for MMA and is Jake Paul really about to beat Mike Perry?

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The Tapping Cup EURO 2024 Ep5: Snuspicious Minds

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:24:23 GMT

England will play Spain in Berlin for a chance at greatness but who will come out on top? Is there really any stopping a Spain team who have a 100% record in the tournament? Half of the podcast thinks so...

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Ep85: The GOAT Conversation

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 06:30:00 GMT

A full run down of UFC303 including Garry beating MVP, Dan Ige making history and Alex Pereira continues his quest to become the greatest of all time.

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The Tapping Cup EURO 2024 Ep4: Misstiano Penaldo

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 07:12:28 GMT

The knockout stage and nail-bitting begins! We review the round of 16 games and preview the quarter-finals.

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The Tapping Cup EURO 2024 Ep3: Geor Dropping

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:32 GMT

The group stages end and the knockout stages begin so who is your money on to win it all?

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Ep84: Toe-tal Wipeout

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:20:15 GMT

A review of a UFC Fight Night dominated by Bobby Knuckles and a preview of the recently changed UFC303

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The Tapping Cup EURO 2024 Ep2: Heating Up

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:22:12 GMT

The group stages are coming to a conclusion and some of the teams are looking much better than others.

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The Tapping Cup EURO 2024 Ep1: Sleeping Lions

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 21:36:58 GMT

The group stages of EURO 2024 get underway as the lads discuss the latest results and who has impressed so far (spoilers, it isn't England).

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The Tapping Cup EURO 2024: Preview

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:17:38 GMT

The Tapping Cup returns! As EURO 2024 is about to get underway, we preview the groups and get your predictions on who will go all the way!

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Ep83: The Biggest Little Man

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 02:00:01 GMT

The sporting world loses a legend in Rob Burrow, the career of Deontay Wilder almost certainly comes to an end, Strickland puts on a clinic and the Champions League winners are crowned

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Ep82: Juicy Gossip

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:30:50 GMT

The managerial merry-go-round continues, more "I told you so's" and a discussion about the provisional England squad for EURO 2024.

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Ep81: Que Será, Será

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:43:53 GMT

For the first time since 29th April 2000, we will see an undisputed heavyweight champion of the world but will it by Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk?

Also this week, Ian gets to say "I told you so", Derrick Lewis' hot balls and the famous Leeds United are off to Wembley!

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Ep80: Playing the Heel

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:12:57 GMT

Rants about UFC 304, a huge ONE FC card announced, football dreams dashed and boxing faces another drug cheat scandal all in one episode!

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Ep79: Scrapping For Silverware

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:58:12 GMT

On the back of a historic night at UFC300, we run through the results, the shocks and the moments that will never be forgotten (BMF anyone?!)

Plus, FA Cup replays are getting scrapped, who's winning the PL, who's losing their place in it and what's the best way to lose 3.2lbs before a boxing match...?

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Ep78: Return of the Mac?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:15:48 GMT

The lads preview a huge centenary card for UFC300 including Pereira vs Hill, Weili vs Xiaonan, Gaethje vs Halloway, Oliveira vs Tsarukyan, Nickal vs Brundage and more!

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Ep77: Four For Two

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:25:08 GMT

It's the Easter bank holiday and we've got an Anfield audition for De Zerbi, heavyweight clashes in the Premier League and boxing cards and a huge weekend for the Championship top four. Strap in!

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Ep76: Follow the Leed-ers

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:53 GMT

In this week's episode we discuss a very 'fun' couple of weeks for Liverpool, Leeds becoming the Championship leaders and Anthony Joshua winning Daryl the easiest £50 of his life!

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Ep75: Knockout Chaos

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:46 GMT

A stacked UFC299 card is on the horizon, Ngannou looks to shock the world and ruin AJ's title plans and could we really live in a world where Jake Paul has beaten Mike Tyson?

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Ep74: Not Too Xabi

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:00:52 GMT

Topuria delivered a picture-perfect right hand, putting Volkanovski down and out, so what's next for the new featherweight king? And with the news of Tuchel's departure at the end of the season, Xabi Alonso has a decision to make; Liverpool or Bayern Munich?

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Ep73: Cupsets

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:09 GMT

We preview UFC298, talk Palace's managerial change and find out who's been asking "Roo wants some?!"

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Ep72: Blue's Clues

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 12:47:00 GMT

On this week's episode we discuss the fall out of the Arsenal Liverpool game, the introduction of a 'blue card' sanction, the recent UFC Fight Night oversaturation and whether Ben Whittaker is the next big UK prospect.

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Double Tap: Jürgen Klopp

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:53:50 GMT

In one of the most shocking moments for the past decade, Jürgen Klopp has announced he will step down at the end of the 2023/24 Premier League season. So what will his legacy be and what's next for Liverpool?

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Ep71: Hend Of The Line

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:00:37 GMT

More UFC300 announcements, a chance for Sean Strickland to prove he's not just a flash in the pan, Jordan Henderson's Saudi dream comes to an end and the AJ v Ngannou undercard is revealed.

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Ep70: Nou Excuses

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:12 GMT

More fights announced for UFC299, but how will UFC300 top such a stacked card? Plus a preview of Smith v Beterbiev, discussion of AJ vs Ngannou and all this week's footballing results.

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Ep69: [Insert Joke Here]

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:57:06 GMT

The boys are back after a short New Year hiatus. They cover all the football, MMA and boxing news over the past few weeks and look ahead to whats to be expected in 2024.

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Double Tap: Top Gunns 2

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:00:04 GMT

Ian and Grant are back to follow up last years Top Gunn episode; so how have the lads' teams progressed since and where do they see their seasons going?

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Ep68: Christmas Day Of Reckoning

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:29 GMT

It's a very Merry Christmas as Edwards shuts Colby down, the Premier League title race is hotting up and the Day of Reckoning has arrived!

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Ep67: Football Manager? Completed It Mate.

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 10:05:42 GMT

The Champions League knock out stages come to conclusion, UFC296 is on the horizon and Haney smashes Prograis (as expected)!

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Ep66: Jurgen Strop

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:47:55 GMT

The Premier League is threatening to have one of the most exciting title races in recent history, CBS returns to Bournemouth as champion and Jamahal Hill gets arrested?!

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Ep65: Drunken Escapades

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:15:15 GMT

VAR rants, moaning about boxing judges and a very fight shy week for mma.

More importantly, will Ian make it to the end of the episode or will he pass out? Place your bets now!

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Ep64: A Shambles In York

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:30:15 GMT

Premier League football returns, Katie Taylor's potential swan song and have you ever tried buying a ghost in York....?

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Ep63: Vigilante Justice

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:59 GMT

Tom Aspinall is the UFC heavyweight champion, an array of boxing events have been announced and a phallic mystery is discussed...

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Ep62: All White On The Night

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:00:05 GMT

UFC295 has lost its main event but gained the eliminator of the rising heavyweight stars. Could Aspinall cement his claim on a heavyweight title shot and would he be able to topple the GOAT Jon Jones?

Leeds came on top in the battle for promotion against Leicester, but will it really make any difference? And how long does Ten Haag have left?

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Ep61: Fury's Fawke Up

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:13:07 GMT

Ngannou shocks the world! He may not have left Saudi Arabia with the W on his card but he certainly left with the victory.

Plus there's a huge Championship game on Friday night, will Leeds be able to halt the Foxes' fury?

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Ep60: Paying the Penalty

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 06:38:01 GMT

It's the battle of the baddest this weekend as Tyson Fury takes on Francis Ngannou, but is this just making a mockery of the sport?

Plus with Volkanovski's defeat at #UFC294 and Jon Jones' long term injury, the lads are in a somber mood about MMA this week.

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Double Tap: UFC294

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:18:40 GMT

The UFC is back in the Middle East this week with history at stake (again!) at the top of the card.

UFC 294 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main card a significantly altered one to what we were first expecting and, in our opinion, a much better one.

Will Volkanovski finally become a champ-champ? Will Usman shock the world and derail the Chimaev hype train?

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Ep59: The Prime Card

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:00 GMT

THE PRIME CARD IS HERE!!!!

The long-anticipated matchup between KSI and Tommy Fury is this weekend, but how will it go? And after the UFC dropped USADA, where do they go next?

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Ep58: Udodgy and Var-cical

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:30:36 GMT

A quiet week in the world of MMA but once again, VAR becomes the weekend's main talking point, is this the final straw?

Plus a preview of Warrington v Wood where Daryl is hoping for Leeds' first three-time world champion.

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Ep57: Wham! Zhang! Thank You Ma'am!

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 03:19:42 GMT

Flu season is upon us (it's not the aftermath of the stag do, I swear...) and with it brings some huge UFC announcements (and a wedding?!)

Also, all the latest PL results and can Charlo put a stop to Canelo in the Undisputed vs Undisputed fight this weekend?

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Ep56: Brand Awareness

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:00:46 GMT

Willkommen beim Tapping Up Podcast und frohes Oktoberfest!

An early release this week as Daryl jets off to Munich with beers on the mind. The lads round up the Premier League results, preview the return of European football and 'Big Bang' Zhang vs 'Juggernaut' Joyce 2.

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Ep55: Strick Tease

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:22 GMT

Sean Strickland pulled off the biggest MMA upset of the year as he beat Israel Adesanya via UD at UFC293, but where does it rank in the greatest MMA upsets of all time?

Plus the international break is finally over and has Logan Paul gone too far?

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Ep54: Dillon Danis' Pull-out Game

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:30:10 GMT

UFC Paris review, UFC 293 preview, PFL buying Bellator, Daryl the predictor King and Dillon Danis getting sued for harassing Logan Paul's fiancé all in one week's episode?!

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Ep53: Closing The Window

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 07:02:33 GMT

On this week's podcast, we discuss UFC Singapore, UFC France and the highly anticipated Eubank Jr and Smith rematch.

Plus, as the summer transfer window finally closes, will there be any late night surprises? Here We Go!

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Double Tap: Top Gunns

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:27:22 GMT

In this Double Tap episode, Ian gets his good friend Grant on to finally give an Arsenal fan a platform on the Tapping Up podcast!

*Some slight technical issues with this episode; the blame is solely placed on the lack of Daryl to assist...!*

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Ep52: Mo Money? No Problems

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 06:00:25 GMT

Welcome to the Sugar Era as Sean O'Malley becomes the UFC bantamweight champion, but who's next? Is Mohammed Salah about to depart Liverpool for Saudi riches? And will Usyk vs Dubois be as one sided as predicted?

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Double Tap: Willy Stay or Willy Go?

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:38 GMT

Italian talent Wilfried Gnonto has refused to play for Leeds United, but is the situation as black and white as is being made out?

With the recent revelation that multiple transfer bids are being knocked back and his integration back into the squad has begun, what is actually going on and is there any future for him at the whites?

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Ep51: Arabian Frights

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 04:00:27 GMT

On this week's show, we discuss Liverpool's transfer woes and Leeds' release clause fiasco. Plus the Saudi Arabian revolution continues, has the UFC lost all integrity and is O'Malley set to win gold?

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Ep50: 1st Anniversary Special!

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 04:00:27 GMT

The big 5-0!

The Tapping Up Podcast turns 1 as we reach two milestones at once and we treat you with a 2-hour special.

In this episode, we discuss UFC291, Paul vs Diaz, AJ vs Helenius, our Premier League predictions ahead of the new campaign and who on Earth is advising Wilfried Gnonto at Leeds United?!

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Ep49: Fabrizio Africano

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 04:00:49 GMT

On this week's episode we have a UFC London preview, the nastiest MMA injuries, the Leeds United takeover is completed, the latest transfer news, an x-rated Kingpyn celebration and a preview of Inoue v Fulton Jr

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Ep48: And The Nou?

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:38:29 GMT

Jamahal Hill relinquishes his UFC title after a shock basketball injury, De Gea leaves Manchester United and boxing's worst kept secret is revealed as the Fury/Ngannou date is finally confirmed.

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Double Tap: The Summer of Saudi

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:59 GMT

A lot of people are confused by the Saudi Pro League making waves in this transfer window.

Gary Neville has recently spoken up about the uncertainties of the high profile transfers to the Saudi Pro League, even going as far as to suggest an embargo should be placed to ensure the integrity of the sport.

But why is this all happening? Is Cristiano Ronaldo a trailblazer into the new greatest league in the world? Is European football about to be pushed back? We at the Tapping Up felt it worthwhile doing a deep dive into the matter and looking at whether Saudi Arabia is set to become the next big footballing superpower or whether we’re about to see the a repeat of the Chinese Super League.

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Ep47: About Farke-ing Time

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:48:05 GMT

It's UFC290 this weekend and it's a stacked card, Leeds finally find a manager and we test Ian's knowledge on Dominik Szoboszlai...

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Ep46: Money In The Bank

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:56:57 GMT

This week we 'swing' back into Ian's favourite topic, discuss TUF31, the latest football transfers, Arsenal's title aspirations, Savannah Marshall's quest to be undisputed and and predict who we think will be Mr Money In The Bank!

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Ep45: Fame or Fortune?

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 07:09:33 GMT

Cannonier breaks the UFC significant strike record, the legend that is Rickson Gracie shares some extremely sad news and we have more updates on the latest football transfers!

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Ep44: SURVIVOR TAG-MATCH BOXING!!!

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:00:38 GMT

Four boxers will enter, only one will remain standing. The future of boxing is here...

In MMA news, TUF Episode 3 airs and another dull UFC Fight Night in the Apex is on the horizon but it's okay because four-man boxing is a thing.

Mbappe's letter drops a bombshell on the footballing world, the lads cover the major transfer news and the changes to the Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria but again, more importantly... did we mention SURVIVOR TAG-MATCH BOXING!!!!

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Ep43: The League of Legends

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:00:34 GMT

Oliveira dominates Dariush, Ibra and Nunes retire and Ian gets an iPhone pinged off of his head.

All in a usual week of Tapping Up content.

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Ep42: FA Cup Final Weekend

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 10:32:56 GMT

Jake Paul calls out Connor McGregor (like that would ever end well), Tank is going to prison and. now that the football season is finished, the transfer rumours are running wild.

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Ep41: Relegation Special

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT

The season ends and Leeds have been relegated.

That's all your getting for a description this week...

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Ep40: Thursday Nights Are Europa Nights!

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:30:08 GMT

The football season is coming to a close and everyone's miserable.

Arsenal have bottled it, Leeds are going down and Liverpool are going to Thursday nights.

Luckily, Ian gets the return of his beloved BMF to cheer him up!

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Ep39: Ian Loves KSI

Sat, 13 May 2023 09:29:42 GMT

It's crunch time in the Football League as the play-offs begin, but who will be joining the big boys in the Premier League and who will they be replacing?

We also recap UFC288 and discuss the recent UFC290/UFCLondon announcements as well KSI's "huge" fight in the world of influencer boxing...

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Ep38: Fireman Big Sam

Thu, 04 May 2023 20:17:24 GMT

The return of Big Sam, but is it too little too late to save Leeds from their impending relegation?

Ian's outlandish rose tinted glasses are firmly on as he declares Alisson the greatest goalkeeper of all time?!

We also discuss the mooted boxing heavyweight super-card in Saudi Arabia and BKFC.

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Ep37: Power of Positivity

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:02:03 GMT

We're approaching crunch time in the Premier League and while Arsenal begin to bottle it and City edge closer to the title, some teams inch closer to the drop.

We also discuss fighting an MMA fighter in the street and the power of being positive!

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Ep36: Meaningless Championship Titles

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:07:35 GMT

The biggest boxing match not involving a title is here. It's Tank vs Garcia in the battle between two of the most eye catching young boxers in the world. Who comes out on top? Whoever Daryl doesn't back.

Also Ian spends 30 mins gloating about Liverpool's revenge (and humbling) over Leeds...

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Ep35: The Grand National

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:10:04 GMT

It's the Grand National weekend and the lads have placed their bets. Will they win? Of course not.

Also this week, Adesanya gets his revenge, Emery's fantastic job at Villa is profiled and we cover Zhilei 'Big Bang' Zhang vs Joe 'Juggernaut' Joyce

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Ep34: Frank Holiday Weekend

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:48:56 GMT

The bank holiday is here and with, UFC287 is on the horizon, we thought we'd treat you with a double podweek!

We preview the main card, discuss this weekend's bank holiday fixtures and the 'triumphant' return of Frank Lampard...

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Ep33: Wrestlemania

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:29:58 GMT

We're late and the mics are poor...it's just another episode of the Tapping Up podcast!

Needs must and the quality will be back next week.

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Ep32: Hammer Time

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:25:08 GMT

After nearly 30 years Soccer AM has been cancelled, but at this point does anyone really care anymore?

We also discuss the fall out of UFC286, Dele Ali goes AWOL and Fury ducks Usyk.

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Ep31: UFC286 - Edwards v Usman 3

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:00:58 GMT

UFC286 is here!

It's come round faster than we could have imagined but we're as excited as we could be. So much so, we've dedicated the entire MMA section of this week's episode to previewing the main card.

Also in this week's episode, proof that Jones DOES NOT Knows and how Gracia's Leeds got it spot on against Brighton.

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Ep30: Bones Back On Top

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 22:04:24 GMT

Jon Jones is once again the pound for pound champ...but his dominating display had nothing on Doncaster's Caged Steel!

Also, Daryl is out to prove Sky Sports' Jones Knows nothing and Ian discusses what he would advise Oleksandr Usyk to do about Tyson Fury.

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Ep29: Betting on a Ban

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:51:06 GMT

JON 'BONES' JONES RETURNS!

The heavyweight debut of arguably the GOAT of UFC is finally here...but it has nothing on Caged Steel 31 in Doncaster!

We also waste time talking about time wasting, the aftermath of Fury/Paul and whether tag team boxing is the future?!

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Ep28: Paul vs Fury

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:36:27 GMT

It's the most anticipated fight of 2023 (for some reason); the grudge match between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is finally upon us!

We also discuss Twitter Blue, our footballing woes, the EFL cup final and the sad news about John Motson's passing.

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Ep27: Valentine's Day Special

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:32:51 GMT

Love is in the air!

Leeds United and Southampton face break-ups, Islam Makhachev is accused of cheating and Conor McGregor can't fight that (fighting) feeling anymore.

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Ep26: Samuel Joe's Bourbon Whiskey

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 04:00:08 GMT

The pod is Ian-less this week who remains in Fuerteventura! Instead, we have found a handy replacement in Marc who makes his Tapping Up debut.

We discuss the usual news and happenings in the sporting world and Daryl puts some questions to Marc regarding his limited MMA knowledge and his support of 3 different football teams...

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Ep25: The Lady and the Tramp

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 04:30:55 GMT

Our final episode before Ian swans off to his pineapple filled vacation!

We discuss Yarde's hard fought effort against Beterbiev, the January transfer window and the oldest current footballer!

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Double Tap: January Transfer Deadline Day 2023

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:24:07 GMT

The first transfer deadline day special of 2023!

As the final hours tick down in this year's January transfer window, we go through the biggest deals of the window and keep our eye on that famous yellow ticker.

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Ep24: Securing the Bag

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 05:30:12 GMT

WE'RE GOING TO UFC286!!!

We have secured tickets (despite the ridiculous prices) for the biggest UK UFC event of the year so we're a little excited. We also discuss all the recent footballing news and preview Yarde/Beterbiev.

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Ep23: Ready Salted Crisps

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:33:43 GMT

Ngannou is out, but what's next for the The Predator? Also in this episode, the long awaited heavyweight debut of Jon Jones is announced, Eubank Jr vs Smith comes to a boiling point and Ian ruins an old couple's day out at the football...

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Ep22: The Wolf of Wakey

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 22:30:46 GMT

This week Ian learns who the "Very Good, Very Nice" man is, we rant more about Wakey Wines and discuss the worst footballing debuts ever.

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Ep21: The Sack Race

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:07:21 GMT

The first tapping of 2023 with the first edition of our Bonnar Segment and who is going to going to win the Premier League sack race?!

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Ep20: Primed for 2023

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 11:59:35 GMT

As 2022 comes to an end, and with 2023 on the horizon, we sneak one last episode in for the year and talk of the sad recent passings of Stephan Bonnar, Pele and Maxi Jazz

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Ep19: Merry Christmas!

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas all and a Happy New Year!

In our final Tapping Up episode of the year, we discuss 2022 as a whole and talk our hopes for 2023...

If you're reading this Dana, give us Jones vs Ngannou!!!

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The Tapping Cup Ep5: The Greatest Of All Time

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:00:09 GMT

The World Cup comes to a conclusion and with it comes the final episode of our Tapping Cup special series. Argentina become world champions and Messi cements his legacy as the GOAT of football.

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Ep18: Melbourne Mayhem

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:25:11 GMT

Another remote episode this week as we discuss UFC282 and the proposed Club World Cup.

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The Tapping Cup Ep4: Time's Up For Southgate?

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:30:00 GMT

Another disappointing end for England as they are knocked out by France. Is it the end of the road for Gareth Southgate? And who goes on to win the World Cup now?

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Ep17: Croatian Elation

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:30:28 GMT

Another penalty shoot out taking place between Brazil and Croatia! We also recap all this week's MMA news and preview the Warrington v Lopez fight.

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The Tapping Cup Ep3: The Knockout Stages

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:12:01 GMT

The knockout stages begin, Daryl maintains it's coming home (despite Ian's pessimism) and we discuss the Spain v Morocco penalty shoot-out live...

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Ep16: Kanye Goes West

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:46:17 GMT

The dynamic duo are back on the main podcast! Ian catches us on everything UFC we've missed in the past 2 weeks.

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The Tapping Cup Ep2: Qatar Head Home

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:08:51 GMT

Our round up of all the recent world cup games and Daryl is back!

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The Tapping Cup Ep1: It's Coming Home...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:13:22 GMT

Welcome to the Tapping Cup! Our new bonus pod for all things World Cup. Ian continues to single-handedly carry the episodes while Daryl is out of the country but we'll be back to normality shortly. Most importantly, it's coming home...

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Ep15: USA!

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Howdy! The Tapping Up goes stateside this week in a one-off special as Daryl is in Orlando enjoying the the sun while Ian divulges a little bit too much about his childhood...

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Double Tap: RIP Rumble Johnson

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:48:46 GMT

With Daryl being knocked about by (Storm) Nicole, Ian takes the reigns with a solo bonus effort

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Ep14: Net Spend FC

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:00:01 GMT

All is good again in the footballing world! We preview UFC281 and discuss the Champions League draw.

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Ep13: Wakey Wines

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:00:14 GMT

On this week's episode, Daryl finally gets the chance to rub the big Leeds/Liverpool result in Ian's face and nothing is more important than that!!!

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Ep12: Trick or Treat?

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:43:35 GMT

We discuss the fallout of UFC 280, Jake Paul v Anderson Silva and the Tapping Up derby, Liverpool vs Leeds!

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Ep11: No Hype Needed

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:02:33 GMT

It's fight week! The 2022 Super Bowl of UFC is finally here. We preview the show, review the recent boxing cards and talk over this week's football.

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Ep10: Dethroning the GWOAT

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 19:30:21 GMT

The MMA world is left in shock after Hasbulla Magomedov is set to finally make his mark on the UFC roster, it's Ian vs Alan Hutton and is the reign of the GWOAT over?!

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Ep9: For The Casual Fans

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:10:32 GMT

Daryl is trying not to sulk over the cancelation of the Benn/Eubank Jr catchweight fight, Ian is trying to nurse a hangover and we dive into detail on Newcastle on the one year anniversary of their takeover.

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Double Tap: The IVF World Championship

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:46:21 GMT

Welcome to Double Tap! Our bonus pod for those who can't get enough of our dulcet tones...

A perfect time to start as the massively anticipated Benn/Eubank Jr fight has been thrown into major doubt, ruining Daryl's plans. We also cover some of the Champions League and Premier League fixtures and Kevin Holland's 'retirement'...

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The Tapping Up Trailer

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:01:06 GMT

Welcome to the Tapping Up podcast with Daryl and Ian.

Our weekly show discusses all the major news in the world of MMA, Football and Boxing and we offer our, not-so-expert opinion, on everything going on.

Hear us anywhere and everywhere you get your podcasts and keep Tapping Up that subscribe button to make sure you don’t miss a minute.

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Ep8: Demolition Derbies

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:02:26 GMT

Forza Azzurri! Ian's back from his romantic trip to Venice just in time for a big derby day weekend. We also discuss Bo Nickal's anticipated UFC debut and the intriguing appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

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Ep7: Scouting the Dragon

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:56:14 GMT

This week we say goodbye to Jose Aldo (he's not dead...), discuss the Antoine Griezmann situation and Daryl introduces Ian to The Sidemen, Cal the Dragon and the legend that is Hasbulla.

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Ep6: The Jordan Gimp

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:25:15 GMT

A switch up this week! The Queen's death has caused a number of footballing cancelations and Ian is itching to speak about UFC279 so we let him loose. A North v South All Star FC game, football shirt numbers and the big GGG/Canelo trilogy fight are all also covered in this week's ep.

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Ep5: VAReally!?

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:12:37 GMT

A somber mood on this week's pod as news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II breaks, both Leeds and Liverpool are faltering, mass sporting cancellations hit and Daryl is raging about VAR.

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Ep4: Glad It's Haal Over

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 21:11:41 GMT

It's finally the end of the summer 2022 transfer window and some people are happier than others...! We go over the fall out of transfer d-day, rate our top transfers of the window and talk our fear of Erling Haaland.

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Ep3: This is the Rhythm of Van Dijk?

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:51:34 GMT

Daryl raves about the wonderful Whites while Ian sulks about lethargic Liverpool. We also talk about the recent results in the fighting world.

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Ep2: Baddy the Balloon

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:07:29 GMT

In this episode, we talk Manchester United's demise, a delusional Arsenal fan and give our predictions on one of the biggest fight card weekends of the year.

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Ep1: Early Predictions and Farewell to Gene LeBell

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:07:34 GMT

We review the first week's Premier League games, give our season predictions and talk about the latest fight announcements.

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