The Herd with Colin Cowherd: THE W.A.D.E. Concept - WEEK IN REVIEW

Episode Date: October 27, 2025
Host: Wade, The Volume Podcast Network
Main Topics: Jake Paul vs. Gervonta “Tank” Davis fight prep, UFC 321 Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane fallout, and Fabio Wardley’s upset over Joseph Parker

Episode Overview

This “Week in Review” dives deep into some of the most talked-about stories in boxing and MMA:

• The evolving dynamic and tactical intrigue around the exhibition match between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Jake Paul.
• A breakdown of the controversy-marred UFC 321 main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane.
• Joseph Parker’s missed opportunity and Fabio Wardley’s shocking win for the WBO interim heavyweight boxing title.

Wade provides nuanced, highly opinionated takes, focusing on the technical evolutions, fallout, and implications for fighters, promotions, and fans.

1. The Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Exhibition: Changing Tides

[02:45–19:31]

A. How Tank Davis is Approaching Jake Paul

• Wade is reconsidering his stance: After observing Davis’ training, Wade senses Davis is taking Paul far more seriously than expected.

  • “I can’t believe that I’m even thinking this...Tank Davis is taking Jake Paul more seriously than I thought he would... And usually that’s the downfall of everyone that fights Jake... but there’s a little bit extra going on.” [02:45]

• Paul’s camp is locked down: The only footage Wade sees is Paul sparring with Ray Ford (a lighter, pro-level boxer), with a heavy focus on adjusting his head position and guarding the body.

  • “Jake looks to his team, he’s like... ‘Maybe I got to get my head off center line more.’... Ray puts the high guard up... giving pointers.” [05:30]

B. Technical Focus: Tank’s Path to Victory

• Davis is bulking up: Tank looks bigger and more muscular than usual, likely preparing to carry more power up to 150-160lbs (from his usual 135).

  • “Look at the shoulder definition... he looks thicker. Pause. He does, though.” [13:50]
  • "Tank is loading up, making himself bigger... needs that power to knock Jake out." [14:40]

• Wade compares Tank’s likely gameplan to Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul:

  • Logan used size to smother Floyd, making KO impossible.
  • Floyd tried to use uppercuts to capitalize on clinches, nearly landing a devastating punch.
  • Tank’s training shows him drilling uppercuts out of clinches, prepping for the same scenario. [17:20]

Quote:
“If you’re going to hurt Jake, you have to catch him off guard. You have to lull him to sleep with your timing and your power. And you have to clip him when he’s overextended or when he tries to use his power, size, and frame to lay and prey on the little guy.”
— Wade [19:10]

C. Is a Knockout Possible?

• Tank's challenge will be landing meaningful shots; Paul’s size and inexperience present opportunity if Tank can catch him out of position.

  • “Still, it’s hard for me to believe a guy Tank’s size is going to be able to knock out Jake. But if there’s a way, they’re working on the right ones. They have learned from what happened in the Logan and Floyd fight.” [19:16]

• Final Thought:

  • “I’m starting to look and lean like Tank might be able to have some opportunities to actually hurt Jake, knock him out...I still don’t know. I’m still not ready to make that leap.” [22:00]

2. UFC 321: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane – The True Test and Fallout

[27:29, 28:00–53:34, 53:34–106:04]

A. Pre-fight Analysis: Can Anyone Threaten Aspinall?

• Wade’s skeptical about heavyweight depth:

  • "Heavyweight division is rough right now. It is awful. ...there really isn't anyone that either gets people excited or presents an opportunity for Tom Aspinall to potentially have a tough matchup." [28:53]

• Gane is the division’s best striker but lacks grappling pedigree.

  • "Cyril Gane is very good. He stands bladed and in both stances... but the problem is this isn't kickboxing, it's not boxing, it's MMA." [30:35]

• How can Gane win?

  • Survive early, stop the takedown, use kicks and outside strikes to frustrate and tire Tom.
  • “If Tom is not as successful as he’s normally used to in that first, into mid second round, then this thing becomes a very dangerous fight, hit-the-panic-button moment.” [48:41]

B. The Fight – The Eye-Poke “Of Doom” and Controversy

[53:34, 82:14–106:04]

i. The Incident

• First round was closely contested:

  • Gane was effective with jabs, kicks, stuffing takedowns; Aspinall was connecting to the head, looking to get going.
  • “Sorrel was...early and often with his jab out of the southpaw stance. He was peppering Tom with it, he was bloody in the nose, he was snapping the head back.” [85:50]
  • “Tom Aspinall not just had moments, he was feeling his way into this fight...he was the more dominant puncher upstairs.” [86:40]

• The eye poke:

  • Gane, posting out of a kick, accidentally jams both fingers into Aspinall’s eyes (closer to his right), leading to immediate distress.
  • “That is not, in my opinion, a purposeful dig and rake. This is because I need to get out of range because you’ve gotten too close, and I’m trying to push and catch my frame and my post.” [83:20]

ii. Reaction & Fallout

• No Contest called; public meltdown:
  • “None of this was on purpose and it was handled in the most perfect way you can...it’s just unfortunate.” [53:43]
• Internet conspiracy, accusations of quitting:
  • “Are you fucking kidding me?...Tom Aspinall, after two years off, came into this fight with every opportunity in front of him...he quit in the biggest moment of his career? Get the fuck out of here.” [84:28]
• Dana White’s pointed reaction:
  • “I think Dana White might hate Tom Aspinall...” [93:13]
  • Dana says: “He had Tom bloodied up and Tom didn’t want to continue in the fight. So the rematch is very interesting.” [92:50]

Quote:
"Tom tells the outside physician he can't see. What is he supposed to do, fight with no vision?... I have no problem with Tom Aspinall saying I'm not continuing. I can't see."
— Wade [84:37]

• Rematch is inevitable:
  • “You can’t leave that story unfinished. Tom and Sorrel have to run this back because Sorrel was winning the fight and Tom was still there and it was still close.” [99:40]

3. Fabio Wardley Upsets Joseph Parker for WBO Interim Heavyweight Title

[53:34–79:37]

A. Fight Recap

• Wardley continues his improbable run:

  • Started boxing at age 20, no deep amateur pedigree—now #1 contender after wild back-and-forth and dramatic comeback.
  • “He just started boxing 10 years ago at the age of 20...no amateur experience...been in this game 10 years...and he's doing this to the boogeyman of the heavyweight scene right now.” [54:40]

• Back-and-forth action:

  • Parker dominates early and mid-rounds, hurts Wardley several times, but can’t finish.
  • Wardley’s resilience and timing earn him the TKO in the 11th despite being down on the cards.
  • “I had this going into round 10, I had this, a 6 to 3 favored fight for Joseph Parker.” [58:35]

• Controversial Stoppage:

  • Referee steps in arguably early as Parker, dazed but not out, is weathering a flurry.
    • “He was still in the fight, moving his head, he was trying to hold his guard....And that's the only thing that leaves a sour taste in my mouth – Joseph Parker deserved better than that....it was early." [61:35]

B. The Aftermath

• Wardley now gets his shot at Usyk:
  • “Now we look to what’s next...Wardley deserves now the shot to fight Alexander Usyk. He just does.” [70:20]
  • “Do I think Fabio Wardley has what it takes to beat Usyk? I... don’t know. ...That doesn’t mean he shouldn’t get his opportunity to try.” [71:15]

4. Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Tank Davis prepping for Jake Paul:
  • “If you're going to hurt Jake, you have to catch him off guard. You have to lull him to sleep with your timing and your power. And you have to clip him when he's overextended or when he tries to use his power, size, and frame to lay and prey on the little guy.” [19:10]
• On Aspenall-Gane eye-poke fallout:
  • “Tom Aspinall, after two years off, came into this fight with every opportunity in front of him...he quit in the biggest moment of his career? Get the fuck out of here.” [84:28]
  • “I think Dana White might hate Tom Aspinall.” [93:13]
• On the Wardley stoppage:
  • “That’s what a back and forth fight is. You let these two warriors find out who is willing to go to hell and back. ...the referee takes that liberty and takes that moment from both fighters.” [65:00]

5. Timestamps of Key Segments

• Paul vs. Davis breakdown: 02:45–19:31
• UFC 321 main event preview & analysis: 27:29–53:34
• Fabio Wardley vs. Joseph Parker breakdown: 53:34–79:37
• Aspinal vs. Gane: Eye-poke incident and fallout: 82:14–106:04

6. Final Thoughts / Episode Tone

Wade’s language is candid, technical, and passionate. He calls out fan and media narrative biases, isn’t afraid to criticize Dana White or the online herd, and urges fans to appreciate nuance, fairness, and technical skill over drama and outrage.

Final takeaway:

• Combat sports are unpredictable and full of chaos—sometimes the result is decided by unpredictable (and unlucky) moments, and the true test of greatness is learning, evolving, and returning for the next challenge.

For those who missed the episode, this summary offers a comprehensive account of every major talking point, technical insight, and opinion, with full transparency to the original tone and speaker intent.