Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru & Henry
Two former UFC champions, a wrestler and a striker, break down the fight game with tactical analysis and high-profile fighter interviews.
This is a tactical film room for MMA fans, led by two of the most accomplished fighters of their generation. Kamaru Usman, the methodical 'Nigerian Nightmare', and Henry 'Triple C' Cejudo, the Olympic champion wrestler, dissect recent fights and interview current stars. They move beyond surface-level commentary to discuss the strategic, mental, and business aspects of being a professional fighter.
“The combined credentials of the hosts are unmatched in the MMA podcast space. Having both an Olympic gold medalist and a dominant, long-reigning UFC champion provides a rare depth of insight into both wrestling and mixed martial arts strategy.”
Who hosts this show
Pound 4 Pound is a weekly podcast co-hosted by former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, an Olympic Gold medalist and former two-division UFC Champion. The two elite fighters provide recaps, fight analysis, and interviews with other athletes, offering a perspective from the highest level of combat sports. The show is produced by Shadow Lion and releases new episodes every Thursday.
Credentials & credits
- Kamaru Usman: Former UFC Welterweight Champion
- Kamaru Usman: The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner
- Kamaru Usman: NCAA Division II National Wrestling Champion
- Henry Cejudo: Former UFC Flyweight & Bantamweight Champion
- Henry Cejudo: 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist (Freestyle Wrestling)
- Henry Cejudo: National Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee
Other ventures
- Henry Cejudo: Owns 'Triple C' merchandise line
- Kamaru Usman: Partnership with betting brand Melbet
- Kamaru Usman: Celebrity owner in digital football league 'One Future Football'
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Who’s next for Sean O’Malley? 👀 #UFC #MMAJun 26, 2026 · 38s
- 02Sean O’Malley discusses UFC fighter pay 👀 #UFC #MMA #DanaWhiteJun 26, 2026 · 36s
- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06Justin Gaethje Shocks Ilia Topuria & a FULL UFC Freedom 250 Recap | Pound 4 PoundJun 17, 2026 · 1h 24m
Notable episodes
- 01Sean O’Malley on Cejudo Beef, UFC Highs and Lows, Building Businesses What’s Next After UFC250 | P4P
A deep-dive interview with a reigning UFC champion, covering his rivalry with co-host Henry Cejudo, career motivations, and business ventures outside the octagon.
- 02Justin Gaethje Shocks Ilia Topuria & a FULL UFC Freedom 250 Recap | Pound 4 Pound
This episode showcases the core analysis format, with both hosts breaking down a major (though fictionally named) UFC card, debating fighter legacies, and discussing future matchups.
- 03Who’s next for Sean O’Malley? 👀 #UFC #MMA
A short, topical clip that demonstrates how the podcast leverages its long-form interviews to create shareable social media content focused on pressing questions in the sport.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format alternates between two primary modes: analytical recaps of recent UFC events and long-form interviews with fellow fighters. The hosts have a natural, conversational chemistry, often debating matchups and fighter legacies with the authority of experience. Ad reads for sponsors like ZipRecruiter and Cash App are integrated into the conversation.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
- “What do you think is next for [fighter]?”
- “How has [life event, e.g., fatherhood] changed your perspective on fighting?”
- “What keeps you motivated to make another title run?”
- “How did the relationship with [rival fighter] get so fractured?”
- “When do you see yourself getting back in there with [potential opponent]?”
- “What advice would you give to [another fighter]?”
Signature segments
- · The 'Pound 4 Pound' branding
- · Hosts flexing their biceps at the start or end of the show
- · Referring to each other by full names or nicknames like 'Kamarudeen Usman'
- · Kamaru Usman introducing himself as 'The Nigerian Nightmare'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show primarily books current, high-level UFC fighters to discuss their careers, recent fights, and future plans. Guests often have a direct competitive link or history with one of the hosts, such as current champion Sean O'Malley.
- Sean O’Malleyon Sean O’Malley on Cejudo Beef, UFC Highs and Lows, Building Businesses What’s Next After UFC250 | P4P
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast attracts a mix of mainstream and direct-to-consumer brands, including Cash App, ZipRecruiter, and Reddit. This suggests a broad, male-skewing audience interested in finance, career development, and online communities. The sponsor list indicates a professional production with a significant listener base.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Pound 4 Pound?
- The hosts are Kamaru Usman, a former UFC Welterweight Champion, and Henry Cejudo, a 2008 Olympic wrestling gold medalist and former two-division (Flyweight and Bantamweight) UFC champion.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show typically alternates between episodes recapping and analyzing recent UFC fights and long-form interview episodes with other high-profile combat sports athletes.
- Is the Pound 4 Pound podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly on Thursdays, with bonus episodes sometimes released in between.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major platforms including YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Podcast Republic.
- What kind of topics do they discuss?
- They discuss UFC fight breakdowns, fighter career paths, hypothetical matchups, the business of MMA, and the mental side of competition.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Kamaru Usman - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Henry Cejudo - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]Kamaru Usman - UFC Official Statsufc.com
- [04]Henry Cejudo - UFC Official Statsufc.com
- [05]Pound 4 Pound with Kamaru Usman & Henry Cejudo - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Pound 4 Pound Newsletterp4ppod.com
- [07]Henry Cejudo: Olympic Gold to UFC Champion - Fightomicfightomic.com
- [08]Kamaru Usman breaks down what it takes to build a champion's mindset in business and life - SiGMAsigma.world
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