What happens when a bronze-age war god stares down a jungle ghost with a chip on his shoulder and a roundhouse kick in his back pocket?

This week, it's Leonidas vs. Col. James Braddock in a brawl that spans centuries—and shirtless philosophies. We dig into 300’s most iconic battle tactics and what happens when the U.S. military forgets one of its own. Also featuring: Dollar Store Rambo comparisons, puppet shows and a discussion on how long is too long to hold onto a couch cushion.

Question: could the Spartan warrior pull off gradient sunglasses and feathered hair?

Episode 9: Braddock vs Leonidas – Sleeveless vs Shirtless

This week, it’s Rico Suave vs Geeko Suave as two of the bracket’s most soft-spoken killers throw down in the ultimate gentleman’s bar fight. One of them breaks bones with roundhouse kicks and ripped-out throats. The other clears rooms with suppressed pistols and spreadsheet precision. It’s Dalton (Road House) vs Christian Wolff (The Accountant)—and yes, one of the stars of Parks & Rec makes a genuinely amazing contribution to the conversation.

We also dig into bar fight etiquette, the quiet tough guy trope, and whether philosophy or autism gives you a greater edge in hand-to-hand combat or picking up ladies. Spoiler: things get weird.

Episode 8: Wolff vs Dalton – The Numbers Guy and the Throat Guy

For once, we step out from behind the bracket and into the spotlight. Meet the hosts of Fictional Fighting Championship as we reveal our questionable qualifications, share the cinematic trauma that shaped us, and pull back the curtain on how this chaotic tournament came to be.
Plus:

 * How we would fare in the bracket (spoiler: poorly)
 * Some spicy behind-the-scenes fun facts and mind-blowing trivia
 * Three brand-new character reveals — that might shake the seeding board.

This is your chance to get to know the maniacs behind the mayhem.

Episode 7: Us vs. Everyone — Origins, Opinions & Unlocked Entries

Two legendary lone wolves. One hell of a matchup. It’s modern warfare versus old-school grit as John Rambo takes on Clint Eastwood’s iconic Man With No Name. We’re talkin’ booby traps, cigarillos, red bandanas, ponchos, and body counts that would make history textbooks weep.

We run the Tale of the Tape, dive deep into each fighter’s strengths, and ask the big questions: Could a revolver ever outpace a rocket launcher? Would a spaghetti western outlaw fall for jungle mind games?

Plus: keyboard carnage, fantasy memorabilia, shirtless glistening comparisons (don’t ask), and your hosts rank all 5 Rambo movies.

Strap in. It’s jungle warfare vs tumbleweed.

Episode 6: Rambo v Man With No Name — Jungle Traps & Revolver Snaps

What happens when TV’s most tortured protector faces off against TV’s most organized psychopath? This week, it’s Joel Miller (The Last of Us) vs Dexter Morgan (Dexter) in a battle of emotionally stunted murder men who just want what’s best for their very specific version of the world.

We break down who wins in a shootout, a sneak attack, or a long weekend of shared grief and moral ambiguity. We unpack Joel’s Zaddy energy, Dexter’s surgical kill routine, and—yes—we accidentally go off on Rita for a while. Sorry, Rita fans. She catches a few strays.

Plus: martial arts analysis, a death count audit, and the definitive answer to whether Dexter and Joel could swap roles.

Episode 5: Joel Miller vs Dexter Morgan – Dark Passengers & Zaddy Issues

Two legendary war cries. Two historically loose interpretations of freedom. One epic matchup.

This week, we pit the broadsword-swinging Scotsman against the javelin-hurling King of Sparta in a no-holds-barred clash of kilts and capes. Expect passionate yelling, slo-mo charges, and enough testosterone to make your speakers sweat.

We break down their combat styles, battlefield tactics, and cinematic absurdities—plus:
Which leader actually had the better strategy. Who's more dangerous without an army. Another round of Keyboard Carnage from fan reviews. And an argument over the earliest known slowclap in history.

So grab your war paint (or airbrush kit) and prepare for glory. This one’s gonna be messy.

 Episode 4: William Wallace (Braveheart) vs Leonidas (300) – Face Paint & Painted-On Abs

Two legendary war cries. Two historically loose interpretations of freedom. One epic matchup.

This week, we pit the broadsword-swinging Scotsman against the javelin-hurling King of Sparta in a no-holds-barred clash of kilts and capes. Expect passionate yelling, slo-mo charges, and enough testosterone to make your speakers sweat.

We break down their combat styles, battlefield tactics, and cinematic absurdities—plus:

Which leader actually had the better strategy. Who's more dangerous without an army. Another round of Keyboard Carnage from fan reviews.

And perhaps the earlier known slowclap in history.

So grab your war paint (or airbrush kit) and prepare for glory. This one’s gonna be messy.

Episode 4: William Wallace (Braveheart) vs Leonidas (300) – Face Paint & Painted-On Abs

What happens when an outlaw biker meets an outlaw cowboy?
In this dusty showdown, we pit Jax Teller of SAMCRO against The Man With No Name, Clint Eastwood’s squinting, silent gunslinger. One rides with a gang, the other rides solo. One favors leather and automatic rifles — the other? A poncho and a six-shooter.

We talk kill counts, grit levels, and tactical minds… and ask the important questions like:
Could Jax hang in a standoff? Would MWNN survive a drive-by? And just how far can you get with nothing but a cigar and a stare?

Episode 3: Jax Teller (SOA) v Man With No Name — Horseback & Horsepower

In this bonus drop, we're joined by the one and only Chris Reed — aka Filthy Phil from Sons of Anarchy — for an inside look at Jax Teller’s strengths, weaknesses, and all-around outlaw energy. Chris breaks down what makes Jax tick (and snap), just in time for our next main event: Jax vs. The Man With No Name (yes, that Clint Eastwood legend).

Come for the character insights, stay for the SOA love. Huge thanks to Chris for helping us keep things rowdy between episodes.

A 'Filthy' Bonus Episode with actor Chris Reed (aka Filthy Phil from Sons of Anarchy)

It’s Danny Trejo’s machete-wielding folk hero vs. Ben Affleck’s neurodivergent number-crunching assassin in a matchup no accounting ledger could’ve predicted. We break down their battle résumés, signature moves, and swing (literally) into the moment one of them uses a guy’s intestines to repel down a building.

Plus: The MacGyver of murder. Hollywood’s A-listers... and then people like Steve. And a few detours into accounting puns, emotional trauma, and a few strays in the direction of Steven Seagal.

"You f***ed with the wrong podcast!"

Episode 2: Machete vs. The Accountant — Mayhem & Math

Have you ever sat around arguing with your friends about who would win in a fight between two of your favorite action heroes? Welcome to the Fictional Fighting Championship — the podcast where we pit legendary characters head-to-head in epic matchups and debate who would come out on top. Hosted by Steve, Jordan & Chris, we break down the fighters, the weapons, the chaos, and the strategy behind every showdown. Tune in for big laughs, heated debates, and surprise insights as we crown the ultimate champion in the greatest fictional tournament in the history of the universe 

Fictional Fighting Championship

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