The Protect Ya' Neck Podcast

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-A safe haven for MMA Hardcores, degenerate gamblers, and technique nerds who love the game. -Pre & post UFC fight card breakdowns and weekly Top-5 categories.-Hosted by Dan Tom (@TheMMAnalyst) and home to many more..

Recent Episodes
  • #-413: UFC 314 Breakdown
    Apr 11, 2025 – 2:19:12
  • #-412, The Final Show: UFC 307 Breakdown
    Oct 4, 2024 – 2:18:08
  • #-411.5: UFC Paris Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Sep 29, 2024 – 1:55:43
  • #-411: UFC Paris Breakdown
    Sep 27, 2024 – 1:25:51
  • #-410.5: UFC 306 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Dan Albert
    Sep 15, 2024 – 1:33:50
  • #-410: UFC 306 Breakdown with Phantom Punch Breakdowns
    Sep 13, 2024 – 2:18:56
  • #-409.5: UFC Vegas 97 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Sep 8, 2024 – 1:33:05
  • #-409: UFC Vegas 97 Breakdown
    Sep 6, 2024 – 1:42:18
  • #-408.5: UFC Vegas 96 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Aug 25, 2024 – 1:23:23
  • #-408: UFC Vegas 96 Breakdown
    Aug 23, 2024 – 1:34:50
  • #-407.5: UFC 305 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Aug 18, 2024 – 1:28:55
  • #-407: UFC 305 Breakdown with Aaron Bronsteter
    Aug 16, 2024 – 1:40:13
  • #-406.5: UFC Abu Dhabi Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Aug 4, 2024 – 1:05:25
  • #-406: UFC Abu Dhabi Breakdown
    Aug 2, 2024 – 1:04:37
  • #-405.5: UFC 304 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Jul 29, 2024 – 1:22:29
  • #-405: UFC 304 Breakdown with Billy Ward
    Jul 26, 2024 – 1:54:37
  • Top 5 English Fighters in UFC History with Combat Chronicles
    Jul 23, 2024 – 45:52
  • #-404.5: UFC Vegas 94 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Jul 21, 2024 – 1:00:16
  • #-404: UFC Vegas 94 Breakdown
    Jul 19, 2024 – 1:32:03
  • #-403.5: UFC Denver Recap with Dan Tom and Feno
    Jul 14, 2024 – 1:27:58
  • #-403: UFC Denver Breakdown
    Jul 12, 2024 – 1:57:08
  • #-402: Top 5 Rear-Naked Choke Artists in MMA with Ben Kohn
    Jul 6, 2024 – 2:06:16
  • #-401.5: UFC 303 Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Jul 1, 2024 – 1:13:16
  • #-401: UFC 303 Breakdown
    Jun 28, 2024 – 1:49:26
  • #-400.5: UFC Saudi Arabia Post-Fight Show with Dan Tom and Feno
    Jun 23, 2024 – 1:08:26
  • #-400: UFC Saudi Arabia Breakdown
    Jun 21, 2024 – 2:21:08
  • #-399: UFC Vegas 93 Breakdown
    Jun 14, 2024 – 1:52:35
  • #-398: UFC Louisville Breakdown
    Jun 7, 2024 – 1:07:30
  • #-397: UFC 302 Breakdown
    May 31, 2024 – 2:11:05
  • #-396: Top 5 Transition Games in MMA with Ryan Wagner
    May 24, 2024 – 2:26:06
  • #-395: UFC Vegas 92 Breakdown
    May 17, 2024 – 1:45:48
  • #-394: UFC St. Louis Breakdown
    May 10, 2024 – 2:13:09
  • #-393: UFC 301 Breakdown
    May 3, 2024 – 2:16:28
  • #-392: UFC Vegas 91 Breakdown
    Apr 26, 2024 – 1:53:58
  • #-391: UFC 300 Recap with Feno from The Fight Site
    Apr 17, 2024 – 2:21:37
  • #-390: UFC 300 Breakdown
    Apr 12, 2024 – 2:08:22
  • #-389: UFC Vegas 85 Breakdown
    Feb 2, 2024 – 1:43:35
  • #-388: Top 5 UFC Championship Performances with Dan Levi
    Jan 26, 2024 – 2:08:10
  • #-387: UFC 297 Breakdown
    Jan 19, 2024 – 2:00:03
  • #-386: UFC Vegas 84 Breakdown
    Jan 12, 2024 – 1:40:55
  • #-385: 2023 Neckies with Dan Tom and Feno
    Dec 29, 2023 – 2:36:37
  • #-384: UFC 296 Recap
    Dec 24, 2023 – 1:45:26
  • #-383: UFC 296 Breakdown
    Dec 15, 2023 – 2:07:30
  • #-382: UFC Vegas 83 Breakdown
    Dec 8, 2023 – 1:23:12
  • #-381: UFC Austin Breakdown
    Dec 1, 2023 – 1:54:57
  • #-380: Top 5 Body Shot Stoppages in MMA with Miguel Class
    Nov 23, 2023 – 2:16:15
  • #-379: UFC Vegas 82 and Bellator 301 Breakdown
    Nov 17, 2023 – 2:25:34
  • #-378: UFC 295 Breakdown with Luca Fury
    Nov 10, 2023 – 2:21:34
  • #-377: Top 5 Rematches in MMA with Spencer Kyte
    Oct 25, 2023 – 1:22:38
  • #-376: UFC 294 Breakdown with Chronic Combat
    Oct 20, 2023 – 2:02:42
Recent Reviews
  • Karamazov142
    Sad
    Sad to hear the show is going away. I thoroughly enjoy Dans sense of humor. Good luck in the future
  • soch2000
    Hard to listen to
    Host is extremely talented at talking to himself and keeping himself interested in what he is saying, just not very talented at keeping other people interested in what he is saying
  • isaacrs
    Love the show.
    Most dulcet tones in MMA. Dan’s analysis and picks are solid and well thought out, and I enjoy the unfiltered stream of consciousness nature of the show. Good guests and Top 5 episodes as well, plus the intro music is always fire. Keep it up, Dan.
  • hungsolo_7
    Good stuff
    Smart but not too serious analysis. Seems like a good dude. Worth a listen if you’re into MMA gambling or just watching MMA
  • Herbish86
    Dan Tom is THE mma analyst
    Dan Tom provides the best fight analysis in the game. Compared to Dan, other analysis is basic at best. There’s levels to the game and when you listen to Dan break down technique, it’s truly mind blowing. Come for the analysis, stay for the sick references.
  • Ghost from youtube
    Great show
    Awesome show and great analysis of the habits of all the fighters you breakdownno
  • 🎅🏼💦🍆
    Pass
    Might be ok for others but too much whining and non-fight talk for my taste
  • Acesupdoc
    My Favorite MMA Podcast
    Come for the picks and prognostication and to see if they’re any bets you’d like to tail. Stay for the impressions of Devin Clark’s dad (David) and to hear him say Tanner Booooossserrr. 😀
  • ATDamo
    Solid analysis - terrible openings
    Fight analysis is good, but have to skip through Dan’s opening monologues in which he constantly plays the victim and says repeatedly “I’m not being a victim”. Yes you are being a victim and nobody wants to hear about your problems.
  • fadepublic
    Best Analyst (stop complaining 🙏)
    Between Heavy Hands and Dan Tom I’ve learned more about fighting/mma than any other podcast. Tom is a really talented writer and smooth voice BUT he complains a TON! Instead of focusing on complaining maybe save the 5-7 minutes of complaining to focus that energy on highlighting minority voices in the MMA community? Would love to hear segments like that instead of the complaints about not hitting bets or racism. Might be a better use of Tom’s talent and more effective strategy to give voices to those who don’t have one. Great pod
  • MrsGuerrera
    New to the show
    Been loving what I’ve heard so far. Found out about the show on Twitter. Will definitely be listening more in the future.
  • Chris Mottola
    The best
    His Blagoy Ivanov quip is worth the listen.
  • CaneSwagger
    Dan puts in the work…
    So you don’t have to. Dan is one of the absolute best in the game at breaking down fights and providing insights that others aren’t. Dan is the man!!
  • Danmack34
    Who shows the work? Dan Tom.
    If you want picks, plays and everything MMA you don’t have to look ANY FURTHER. Along with some drop ins from notable mma personalities Dan Tom provides info and the best pics for any and all betting you may do this weekend ;) Shouts to Sacramento Chevrolet and the 209
  • DLove_84
    Saucey
    I think Dan underestimates how much he’s appreciated not only in the podcast space but in the MMA Community as a whole. He is one of the good guys and an amazing analyst amongst other things. Keep doin what you’re doing Dan. Hope to be a guest one day! 👊🏼🙏🏼💪🏼
  • JBruck4
    Always interesting
    Love Dan's unique prospective on MMA
  • Showtime Tenn
    Great podcast!
    One of the best MMA podcast out especially if you like to place wagers! 5 Stars
  • MAA72787
    Good podcast
    Updating my previous review as it wasn’t fair to the host. This podcast contains top notch fight analysis and cultural commentary that can be extremely insightful at times and extremely frustrating and disappointing at times. For example, His insight on the Rose ‘better dead than red’ comments was very helpful. His attributing racism to large swaths of American fans cheering for rose over zhang was not. If your goal is to hear fight analysis and want to skip the cultural commentary he does include time stamps in the show notes. He’s pretty good at segregating his fight analysis from his cultural commentary.
  • Oliverskj
    MMA Picks and plays... and sometimes good real hard truth talk!
    Dan wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to hate. We all should keep it real. I have loved this show from the beginning and Dan is an amazing breakdown artist. He does have his bias picks from time to time but truth is he tells us ahead of time!!! Who does that, no one... they act like they are being honest. If you are hear for MMA and picks. Use the time codes! You may disagree with Dan’s personal takes, if so I urge you to hear them, take them in and honestly evaluate them. No one is perfect, but we all need to be free to share our opinions and views. Especially when speaking real talk and how it affects us. If you can’t listen and disagree without being an idiot you’ll never truly enjoy anything that is not your own take. Listen and learn... or skip to the picks. Dan is one of the top fight pick podcasts around. He lands in the top percentages every week. If you want to win add his picks to your plays weekly. I appreciate you man! Thanks for all you do. Free picks, fun tangents... stay on target! Let’s go!!!
  • josephd0718
    Top 3 podcast
    Dan Tom is one of my top mma pod cast with protect ya neck. I love when he goes on a tangent and apologizes for it. His break down of fighters is perfect some I disagree with but majority of the time I will follow him off the edge.... thank you joseph d.
  • Me123456837474836392
    The Best Analyst you don’t know
    Dan is the 100% the best analyst you haven’t heard of. If you’re a bettor, a fan of the sport, or just want to preview the upcoming card, this one of the best places to go. It’s a top 3 MMA podcast. More in depth than Anik and Florian, DC and Helwani, whoever. I’m a big Dan Hardy fan, and Dan Tom is the only analyst I’ve come across that’s on his level. Outstanding pod.
  • ABakken7
    Top Quality
    Just found out about this podcast and I’m a huge fan. Keep up the great work!
  • DJ Reviews 17262182818
    Great job
    Best and most informative mma podcast around
  • Basestealer21
    UFCScouting
    Always a fun and informative time
  • timjones8934
    Good review
    I listen to ALL the youtube channel and podcasts and I appreciate this show but to mention the pedantic troll Zane Simon in a complimentary context makes me wonder about this.
  • TrickyPanis
    Regular guy, Good Analysis
    Always like listening to Dan, gives good points from his prospective. He has swayed my picks a few times for the better. Always a good listen. (And go check out his list of top past fights to watch, there’s some bangers!)
  • Katester72
    Great breakdowns
    Dan is the level headed contrarian we all need. Breakdowns are in depth and cover all angles, and I personally enjoy his tangents and think Dan is a genuine good person. Although his picks aren’t always correct, there’s so many aspects covered in his breakdowns that you can make your own picks without his explained biases.
  • MeanGene0022
    Worth the listen!
    I love the podcast. Dan can be a bit scatterbrained at times but that adds to the uniqueness and appeal of this podcast. One thing undebatable is that Dan always provides great, in-depth breakdowns of the fights and fighters that is rivaled by none.
  • GR7_11
    Stick with him
    He is a little scatter brained, and rambles a lot, but trust me as a long time listener to both journalists and fight analysts, you ALWAYS want to hear his take before going into these fights. I wont give him any less than 5 stars because whether right/wrong his analysis is +++ , and i actually do appreciate his unscripted/unedited nature (why i listen to him so much) even though has me shaking my fist in the air to get to the point..but you are mistaken if you discount his analysis. Top top.
  • Haydes55
    Great breakdowns
    Love Dan on mma junkie radio and love his work here. Great fight insight with a very likable personality.
  • GG in Las Vegas
    Great breakdowns of fights!!!
    Dan Tom pours his heart and soul into his breakdowns and analysis for the most current MMA events. If you like to gamble on MMA, play fantasy fighting or just want to get more familiar with the athletes competing onupcoming UFC/Bellator MMA (and more) cards, then this podcast is a must listen for sure.
  • kevinbpdx
    MMA Fan? Subscribe
    Subscribe now if you are a MMA fan. Best breakdowns and anyalast around.
  • OrdaNationSprts
    The best breakdown in the business.
    The title says it all. Dan is one of, if not the best analysts in the fight game!
  • Mmafan27
    Beer and breakdowns
    Dan tom is the man! I super enjoy his detailed analysis of fighters and their stylistic tendencies, all while having a beer in most cases! If you are a fight nerd and wanna learn more about fighting from a guy who knows how to breakdown the action, this is a show for you!
  • Guy Ledeuche
    Awesome
    Amazing breakdowns and crazy knowledge of the fighting game👊👊
  • geosmmapicks
    My favorite mama podcast
    Love dans breakdowns the way he goes in depth into it you can tell he really knows his stuff in the standup and jiujitsu I'm a huge fan always look forward to listening to him
  • Nolefever93
    Best Advice Given
    I listened to Dan Tom and he gave me a lot of help with my Picks for UFC. Definitely 5 Stars
  • real rhymsayers on top
    Awesome breakdowns
    In depth and some unique analysis.
  • DFLonDrums
    Love this podcast
    Dan is one of the kindest & most knowledgeable minds in the mma game. We're lucky he gave us this awesome podcast! Thanks Dan!
  • Oklahoma Noles
    Must listen for MMA fans
    Dan puts in many hours of work to give a very detailed breakdown of upcoming fight cards. His humor, knowledge, and rotating door of great guests will keep you coming back for every new episode. I highly recommend listening to this whether you're a hardcore or a casual fan of combat sports. Thanks for the great content, Dan! -Jersey Mike
  • bigguyhawaii
    Awesome insight
    Great show with great insights into the maa scene.
  • Kelton_95
    Great Stuff
    Dan Tom is a very knowledgeable MMA analyst & writer and provides great views on all subjects MMA. Dan is also a good dude as he has shared my content in the past. -MMAKelton
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