UFC 315 Preview, PFL Paris Off, Montel Jackson Joins, Fight Feasts Des Moines The Boys in the Back
UFC 315 Preview, PFL Paris Off, Montel Jackson Joins, Fight Feasts Des Moines | The Boys in the Back | May 8, 2025
The Boys in the Back have returned from Iowa to preview UFC 315, headlined by Belal Muhammad defending his UFC welterweight title against Jack Della Maddalena.
Plus, they'll touch on PFL Paris being off and speak to UFC Des Moines winner Montel Jackson, before debuting a brand new Fight Feasts from their trip.
Finally, they'll make picks, give their P4P cereals, listen to your voicemails, and answer Super Chats.
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