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Heck of a Morning | Jake Paul vs. Michael Bisping, Drakkar Klose Joins the Show

21 Apr 2022

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Is former UFC champion Michael Bisping the right next opponent for Jake Paul? Both men have gone back-and-forth on social media for the past several d...

Trocação Franca | Cris Cyborg, Amanda Lemos e Juliana Velasquez

20 Apr 2022

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O MMA mundial terá suas atenções voltadas para as brasileiras neste fim de semana, com quatro das melhores do planeta em ação no UFC e Bellator, ...

Heck of a Morning | Bellator Wins the Weekend, AJ McKee's Future, Muhammad's Callout of Covington, More

19 Apr 2022

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After a chaotic weekend in the world of MMA, there seem to be a lot of question in regards to two of the notable names coming out of the UFC Vegas 51 ...

Fighter vs. Writer: Belal Muhammad Expects Khamzat Chimaev Next; Corey Anderson Confident He’s Now the No. 1 Light Heavyweight in MMA

19 Apr 2022

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Belal Muhammad and Corey Anderson join episode 32 of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss their fights from this past weekend. Muhammad joins the sho...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 51

17 Apr 2022

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The Belal Muhammad train kept chugging along at UFC Vegas 51 after he gained a measure of revenge over Vicente Luque, the only man to ever finish him....

UFC Vegas 51 + Bellator 277 Post-Fight Show | Biggest Winners, Losers of a Bizarre MMA Weekend

17 Apr 2022

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Well, that was certainly something. MMA Fighting's Shaun Al-Shatti, José Youngs, and Jed Meshew react to a bizarre MMA weekend that featured a cornuc...

Heck of a Morning | No. 2 MMA Promotion Debate, Fight of the Weekend, More

15 Apr 2022

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Is Bellator entering Friday's Bellator 277 event as the No. 2 promotion in the world, or has the PFL, or another organization surpassed them? That que...

UFC Vegas 51 + Bellator 277 Preview Show | Best Fight of the Weekend? | Luque vs. Muhammad | Bellator's Bungling of McKee

14 Apr 2022

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It's a double-header weekend with Bellator: McKee vs. Pitbull 2 on Friday and UFC Vegas 51 on Saturday, but which card is more worth your time? Can Vi...

BTL | UFC 273 Fallout, Bellator 277 vs. UFC Vegas 51, Cejudo Says He's Coming Back — Do We Care?

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Volkanovski, Aljamain Sterling, and Khamzat Chimaev all picked up big wins in the final three fights of UFC 273 this past Saturday in Jackso...

Heck of an Afternoon | Aljamain Sterling's Victory Lap, McKee vs. Pitbull 2, Adrian Yanez Joins the Show

14 Apr 2022

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Aljamain Sterling's victory lap is continuing on following his decision win over Petr Yan to unify the bantamweight championship at UFC 273, but is he...

Trocação Franca | Jacaré quer lutar boxe com Belfort e Borrachinha

13 Apr 2022

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Campeão de tudo no jiu-jitsu e ex-detentor do título dos médios do Strikeforce, Ronaldo Jacaré quer um desafio novo. Aposentado do MMA após passa...

Heck of a Morning | Are We Really Saying Khamzat Chimaev's Stock Dropped At UFC 273?

12 Apr 2022

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Somehow, after defeating one of the top welterweights on the planet in an absolute war at UFC 273, a big portion of the MMA community seems to be writ...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown, Josh Emmett React to UFC 273 Aftermath Including Khamzat Chimaev’s Defining Win, Alexander Volkanovski Dispatching Another Contender

12 Apr 2022

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On episode 31 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Josh Emmett join the show to break down all the action that took place this past weekend a...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 273

10 Apr 2022

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While Khamzat Chimaev proves that he belongs with the very best in the welterweight division, he’ll more than likely have to get another victory ove...

UFC 273 Post-Fight Show | Did Khamzat Chimaev Live Up To The Hype? | Volkanovski, Sterling Pick Up Big Wins

10 Apr 2022

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Khamzat Chimaev's win over Gilbert Burns was one of the wildest fights of the year, but did it slow down the hype train? Should Alexander Volkanovski ...

Laura Sanko: It's 'Unprecedented' If Khamzat Chimaev Runs Through Gilbert Burns | UFC 273 Preview

09 Apr 2022

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UFC commentator Laura Sanko breaks down Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Alexander Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie, Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling...

UFC 273 Preview Show | Khamzat Chimaev's Moment of Truth vs. Gilbert Burns | Volkanovski vs. Zombie, Sterling vs. Yan 2

08 Apr 2022

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Is Khamzat Chimaev inevitable or will Gilbert Burns slow down the hype train? Which of the two title fights between Alexander Volkanovski vs. Korean Z...

Heck of a Morning | UFC 273 Burning Questions, Free-For-All Friday

08 Apr 2022

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With a little over 24 hours away from UFC 273, the anticipation levels continue to rise ahead of Saturday's PPV event. On this episode of Heck of a Mo...

BTL Roundtable | UFC 273 Preview, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Upset Potential In Title Fights

08 Apr 2022

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What would be the most shocking result at UFC 273 this coming Saturday night? This week on a roundtable edition of Between the Links, MMA Fighting's M...

Jon Anik: Khamzat Chimaev Is 'The Most Incredible Prospect I've Ever Seen' | UFC 273 Preview

07 Apr 2022

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UFC commentator Jon Anik stops by with Mike Heck to preview UFC 273 and talk Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Alexander Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombi...

Reaction: UFC 273 Press Conference | Khamzat Chimaev And Gilbert Burns Get Heated

07 Apr 2022

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Things got pretty intense between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev, as well as Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan at the UFC 273 press conference. MMA Fi...

Heck of a Morning | Is Aljamain Sterling Being Overlooked Ahead of UFC 273 Rematch With Petr Yan?

07 Apr 2022

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While most eyes seem to be on the welterweight featured bout between Gilbert Burns and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan made...

Trocação Franca | Preview do UFC 273 + Patrício Pitbull

06 Apr 2022

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Na semana do UFC 273, o Trocação Franca debate tudo que envolve um dos eventos mais aguardados dos últimos tempos — um pouco pelas disputas de tí...

Heck of an Afternoon | Will Khamzat Chimaev Leapfrog Leon Edwards To Title Fight With UFC 273 Win?

05 Apr 2022

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It's officially UFC 273 fight week and all eyes seem to be on Khamzat Chimaev. On Tuesday's special episode of Heck of an Afternoon, MMA Fighting's Mi...

Fighter vs. Writer: Alan Jouban Previews UFC 273 Including the Hype Around Khamzat Chimaev, How Aljamain Sterling Returns from Major Neck Surgery

05 Apr 2022

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Alan Jouban joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to help preview UFC 273 on Saturday night, which will be headlined by a pair of tit...

BTL | Nate Diaz Asks For UFC Release, UFC Columbus Fallout, Championship Predictions, More

01 Apr 2022

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UFC star Nate Diaz is frustrated to not have a fight on the books and has requested his release from the promotion. Now what? That topic will be discu...

Heck of a Morning | Ferguson vs. Chandler, Rothwell Released, Volkanovski's Ceiling, April Fools' Chaos

01 Apr 2022

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It's a Free-For-All Friday on Heck of a Morning, which means the show belongs to you. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what April Fools' Day means i...

Heck of a Morning | Al Iaquinta Talks Open Scoring, Nate Diaz's UFC Future, Danny Sabatello Joins the Show

31 Mar 2022

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Nate Diaz asked for his release from the UFC over the weekend on social media, but he likely won't get what he wants. What does that mean for the popu...

Trocação Franca | Deiveson ‘de saco cheio’ e Bethe a caminho do boxe

31 Mar 2022

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UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo explains why he’s asking Dana White to book his next title defense against Kai-Kara Franca instead of Bra...

Rankings Show | Who Is More Likely To Become UFC Champ — Tom Aspinall or Kai Kara-France?

30 Mar 2022

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Did we see a trio of future UFC champions emerge in March? How high can Tom Aspinall, Kai Kara-France and Manon Fiorot go in their respective division...

Heck of a Morning | Booking UFC Heavyweight Division, Khamzat Chimaev's Future, Strickland vs. Pereira

29 Mar 2022

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On the debut episode of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the impact of Curtis Blaydes' big win in the main event of UFC Columbus ...

Fighter vs. Writer: Anthony Smith Talks Magomed Ankalaev, Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington and Jake Paul Saying He Could KO Conor McGregor in MMA

29 Mar 2022

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One-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith returns to co-host episode 29 of The Fighter vs. The Writer as he discusses the latest happening with his ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Columbus

27 Mar 2022

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Curtis Blaydes called for an interim title fight against either Stipe Miocic or Ciryl Gane following his knockout win over Chris Daukaus in the main e...

UFC Columbus Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Curtis Blaydes' Statement Making KO Win

27 Mar 2022

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Curtis Blaydes changed a few narratives with his ferocious knockout of Chris Daukaus in the main event of UFC Columbus. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alex...

UFC Columbus Preview Show | Can Curtis Blaydes Leapfrog Into Title Fight With Main Event Win?

25 Mar 2022

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Curtis Blaydes finds himself in an interesting spot in the heavyweight division heading into Saturday. With Francis Ngannou having surgery, along with...

BTL | Masvidal's Alleged Attack On Covington, UFC London Fallout, Pimblett's Pay, UFC Columbus

24 Mar 2022

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Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington’s rivalry boiled over this week with an alleged attack in Miami Beach, Fla., which led to Masvidal being arrested...

Escape From Kyiv | One Fighter’s Harrowing Push To Forge Her Own Rocky Story

24 Mar 2022

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MMA Fighting's Mike Heck brings you the story of PFL lightweight Olena Koleznyk, and how Russia's invasion of her country Ukraine turned her world ups...

Trocação Franca | Técnico Avisa: Chimaev Pode Finalizar Durinho

23 Mar 2022

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Uma semana após receber Gilbert Durinho, o Trocação Franca agora conversa com o brasileiro que treina o bicho-papão Khamzat Chimaev. Faixa-preta d...

Reaction: Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington Rivalry Boils Over In Alleged Miami Street Attack

22 Mar 2022

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Jorge Masvidal's rivalry with Colby Covington has allegedly boiled over into the streets following Covington's unanimous decision win over Masvidal ea...

Fighter vs. Writer: Paige VanZant Reveals Details Behind AEW Signing; Chris Daukaus On What Went Wrong Against Derrick Lewis

22 Mar 2022

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On episode 28 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Paige VanZant joins the show to detail how she ended up signing with All Elite Wrestling and her plans fo...

Colby Covington Would 'Beat Up' Jorge Masvidal Again, Likes Idea Of Fight With Israel Adesanya

20 Mar 2022

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Colby Covington says he would fight Jorge Masvidal again, but he doesn't suggest it for his welterweight foe. Covington discusses the fallout of his w...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC London

20 Mar 2022

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Was Tom Aspinall's callout of Tai Tuivasa the correct choice following an impressive showing in his first UFC main event in the promotion's return to ...

UFC London Post-Fight Show | Is This Frontrunner For Best Card Of The Year?

20 Mar 2022

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Following star-making performances from Tom Aspinall and Arnold Allen to close out Saturday's incredible UFC London event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, J...

UFC London Preview Show | Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen Seek Star-Making Performances

18 Mar 2022

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UFC London will feature a heavyweight main event between Alexander Volkov and Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen vs. Dan Hooker, the return of Paddy Pimblett,...

BTL | UFC London, Magomed Ankalaev's Title Hopes, Kevin Lee's Win Over Diego Sanchez, More

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Who had the better weekend — the UFC, Bellator, or Eagle FC? That question will be discussed this week on a special roundtable edition of Between th...

We Got Next | Pearl Gonzalez, Eryk Anders & Cody Brundage

17 Mar 2022

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This week on We Got Next, Pearl Gonzalez (6:41) joins the program to discuss her fighting future, diving into a broadcasting career, what she would do...

Trocação Franca | Gilbert Durinho: Foco no Chimaev, Covington na mira

16 Mar 2022

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Gilbert Burns x Khamzat Chimaev foi finalmente anunciado pelo UFC, e o niteroiense volta ao Trocação Franca para comentar a luta que ninguém mais q...

Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Scoffs At UFC Fighters Actually Beating Top Boxers; Kyle Snyder Addresses Interest in MMA

15 Mar 2022

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UFC welterweight Matt Brown returns to episode 27 of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss his upcoming return in Columbus against Bryan Barberena whi...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 50

13 Mar 2022

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How do you book Magomed Ankalaev following his eighth straight win over Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC Vegas 50 — a performance that has not...

UFC Vegas 50 Post-Fight Show | Did Magomed Ankalaev's Stock Drop With Performance in Main Event Win?

13 Mar 2022

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Magomed Ankalaev picked up his eighth straight victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 50 on Saturday night, but did his overall performance push him f...

UFC Vegas 50 Preview Show | Does Magomed Ankalaev Get Title Shot With Win Over Thiago Santos?

11 Mar 2022

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Thiago Santos will look to get himself back into title contention on Saturday, but to do so, he’ll have to stop the surge of Magomed Ankalaev in the...

BTL | Covington vs. Masvidal Fallout, UFC 272, Kevin Lee vs. Diego Sanchez, UFC Vegas 50, More

10 Mar 2022

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Colby Covington earned a lot of bragging rights after a dominant win over Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272 this past Saturday. Will that be...

We Got Next | Robert Whittaker, Adam Borics, Mads Burnell, Tim Elliott & Johnny Eblen

10 Mar 2022

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Robert Whittaker hopes to have a quick turnaround to take a step closer to a third fight with Israel Adesanya. The former middleweight champion (4:40)...

Reaction | Kayla Harrison Signs Multi-Year Extension With PFL

08 Mar 2022

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Kayla Harrison is no longer a free agent as she has signed a multi-year extension to remain with the PFL. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Alexander K. Lee, ...

Fighter vs. Writer: AJ McKee Responds to Alexander Volkanovski; Kevin Lee Reveals He’s Making Twice as Much in Eagle FC Than UFC

08 Mar 2022

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On episode 26 of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Bellator featherweight champion A.J. McKee joins the show to discuss his recently announced rematch again...

Trocação Franca | Alex Poatan: Israel Adesanya ‘tá cagado’

08 Mar 2022

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O badalado striker Alex Poatan encara o compatriota Bruno Blindado no UFC deste sábado e conversa com o Trocação Franca sobre absolutamente tudo: a...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 272

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Colby Covington continues to cement his place as the No. 2 welterweight on the planet. After mauling Jorge Masvidal over 25 minutes this past Saturday...

UFC 272 Post-Fight Show | What's Next For Colby Covington, Jorge Masivdal After One-Sided Main Event?

06 Mar 2022

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Colby Covington backed up his trash talk and picked up a dominant unanimous decision win over Jorge Masvidal in the main event of UFC 272. Following t...

UFC 272 Preview Show | Can Jorge Masvidal Silence Colby Covington, Or Will 'Chaos' Reign Supreme?

05 Mar 2022

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A heated rivalry will finally find its way into the UFC's octagon on Saturday night as Colby Covington takes on Jorge Masvidal. With Covington enterin...

Reaction | Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal Press Conference | UFC 272

04 Mar 2022

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Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal took the stage at the UFC 272 press conference where things went off the rails immediately. Following the first fac...

BTL | Colby Covington vs. Jorge Masvidal, UFC 272, Dana White vs. Islam Makhachev, More

03 Mar 2022

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A bitter rivalry will take center stage this Saturday at the UFC’s March PPV extravaganza between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal. Although there...

We Got Next | David Onama & Danaa Batgerel

03 Mar 2022

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Danaa Batgerel has won three fights in a row inside the UFC's octagon — all first-round knockouts — as he prepares to face Chris Gutierrez in a ba...

Rankings Show: Can Tai Tuivasa Actually Break Into HW Top 3? Plus Islam's Rise, the Mousasi Dilemma, March’s Big Movers

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Islam Makhachev’s takeover of the lightweight division inevitable? Does Gegard Mousasi have a case for being the No. 2 middleweight in MMA? Tai T...

Trocação Franca | Michel Pereira Quer Trocar Tapa Com Nate Diaz, Analisa Durinho x Chimaev

02 Mar 2022

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O Paraense Voador pousa no Trocação Franca dessa semana. Em um longo e descontraído bate-papo, Michel Pereira conta como se tornou um lutador efici...

Fighter vs. Writer: Thiago Alves Seeking New Contract with BKFC to Book Summer Showdown Against Mike Perry, Discusses War Between Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington

01 Mar 2022

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BKFC champion and former UFC title contender Thiago Alves joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss what’s next in his caree...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 49

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be quite the debate happening in the MMA community in regards to whether or not Islam Makhachev's next fight will be for the lightweigh...

UFC Vegas 49 Post-Fight Show | Is Islam Makhachev Best Lightweight In the World?

27 Feb 2022

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Islam Makachev submitted Bobby Green with a flawless performance in just over three minutes in the main event of UFC Vegas 49. With that performance, ...

UFC Vegas 49 Preview Show | Can Bobby Green Shock the World?

25 Feb 2022

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Bobby Green has little to lose, but a whole lot to gain when he faces Islam Makhachev in the main event of Saturday's UFC Vegas 49 event. Can the long...

BTL | Jon Jones, Islam Makhachev vs. Bobby Green, Triller-BKFC Deal, More

24 Feb 2022

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A new video of Jon Jones’ September arrest has been released. Does it change how you view the situation? Will it change the UFC’s? Those questions...

We Got Next | Gegard Mousasi & Terrance McKinney

24 Feb 2022

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How would Gegard Mousasi fare if he shared the cage with current UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, or former champ Robert Whittaker? In Mousa...

Trocação Franca | Sergipano: Cinturão dos médios do UFC ‘pertence ao Brasil’

23 Feb 2022

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André Sergipano em enfileirando a concorrência no peso médio do UFC, chegando a quebrar o braço de Ronaldo Jacaré em 2021, e fala ao Trocação F...

Fighter vs. Writer: Joanna Jedrzejczyk On Her UFC Contract, Plans For Future, and Zhang Weili Rematch

22 Feb 2022

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Former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzecjzyk joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss the latest with her career includ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 48

20 Feb 2022

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After picking up the biggest win of his career in devastating fashion in his first UFC main event on Saturday, how big of a step up should Jamahal Hil...

UFC Vegas 48 | Knucklemania 2 | Bellator 274 Post-Fight Show | Who Won the Night?

20 Feb 2022

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After big wins for Jamahal Hill at UFC Vegas 48, Mike Perry and Chad Mendes at BKFC's Knucklemania 2, and Logan Storley at Bellator 274, MMA Fighting'...

UFC Vegas 48 | Bellator 274 | Knucklemania II | Preview Show | What Are You Watching?

18 Feb 2022

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This Saturday sees UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 247, and BKFC KnuckleMania 2 all vying for the attention of combat sports fans and the MMA Fighting team is ...

BTL | Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 Fallout, Joe Rogan, UFC Vegas 48, Bellator 274, Knucklemania 2

17 Feb 2022

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How big of a step did Israel Adesanya take in his quest for greatness, and where does Robert Whittaker go from his loss to the champ in the main event...

We Got Next | Robert Soldic, Ronnie Lawrence, Jay Perrin, Isaac Dulgarian & Josh Fremd

17 Feb 2022

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KSW two-division champion Roberto Soldic seems to be at an interesting crossroads in regards to his fighting future. Soldic (7:58) kicks off this week...

Trocação Franca | Neiman Gracie no topo do Bellator e o renascimento de Marlon Moraes

16 Feb 2022

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O Trocação Franca dessa semana recebe Neiman Gracie e Marlon Moraes, que voltam às jaulas em momentos distintos na carreira. Neiman lidera o Bellat...

Fighter vs. Writer: Michael Bisping On The Fallout From UFC 271, Responds To Criticism Over His Commentary

15 Feb 2022

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UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping returns to The Fighter vs. The Writer to discuss the fallout from UFC 271 where Israel Adesanya defeated Robert Whit...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC 271

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While it seems like all signs are pointing towards a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier following their victories on...

UFC 271 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Israel Adesanya's Title Defense, Tai Tuivasa's Vicious KO Win

13 Feb 2022

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Israel Adesanya got the job done against Robert Whittaker for the second time in the main event of UFC 271. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, Sha...

UFC 271 Preview Show | Israel Adesanya's Next Step To Greatness, Or Robert Whittaker's Redemption?

11 Feb 2022

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Israel Adesnaya and Robert Whittaker will run it back in the main event of Saturday's UFC 271 event. Before the UFC's second PPV event of 2022, MMA Fi...

BTL Roundtable | Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker 2, UFC 271, Volkanovski Takes Aim At Holloway, More

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will Israel Adesanya become the greatest middleweight in UFC history with a second win over Robert Whittaker on Saturday, or will he still have some w...

We Got Next | Alexander Hernandez, Julian Erosa, Bryan Battle & Joe Penafiel

10 Feb 2022

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Alexander Hernandez is excited to kick off 2022 at a big event in his home state, but he is not at all thrilled at the lightweight bout's placement on...

Trocação Franca | Blindado: Sem pressão contra Poatan (+ Bibiano e Lineker)

09 Feb 2022

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O Trocação Franca dessa semana recebe Bruno Blindado, que vem fazendo fila dentro do UFC, para debater o seu aguardado (e muitas vezes criticado) du...

Robert Whittaker Vows Israel Adesanya Will See 'Vastly Different' Fighter In Rematch At UFC 271

08 Feb 2022

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Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya will fight for the second time at UFC 271, this time, with Whittaker as the challenger for the UFC middleweight t...

Fighter vs. Writer: Chris Weidman Previews UFC 271, Reveals His Timeline To Return In 2022

08 Feb 2022

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Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer to help breakdown the key storylines at UFC 271 ...

On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Vegas 47

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How much closer to a UFC middleweight title shot did Sean Strickland get following his main event decision win this past Saturday? That question is an...

UFC Vegas 47 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Sean Strickland Win, Shavkat Rakhmonov Stealing the Show

06 Feb 2022

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Sean Strickland only trails Israel Adesanya with the longest active winning streak in the UFC’s middleweight division following his main event win o...

UFC Vegas 47 Preview Show | Can Jack Hermansson Silence Surging Sean Strickland?

04 Feb 2022

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Jack Hermansson will look to slow down the surge of the outspoken Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC Vegas 47. Before the UFC middleweights make...

BTL | Jake Paul vs. Dana White, UFC Vegas 47 Preview, Bellator 273 & Eagle FC 44 Recap, More

03 Feb 2022

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Jake Paul keeps poking the bear that is Dana White. Will the outspoken UFC president respond? This week on Between the Links, the panel will discuss t...

We Got Next | Joe Lauzon, Cheick Kongo, Tresean Gore & Sullivan Cauley

03 Feb 2022

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Joe Lauzon is entering his upcoming fight with Donald Cerrone with the same mindset he did heading into his submission win over Jonathan Pearce at UFC...

Rankings Show: Listener Q&A! | Naming The Justin Gaethje All-Stars, Paul Daley Stories, More

02 Feb 2022

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It's mailbag season! After a dead month in the rankings, the MMA Fighting crew break down the doors to February by answering your best listener questi...

Trocação Franca | O Futuro De Lyoto Machida (+ Marina Rodriguez Pelo Cinturão)

02 Feb 2022

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Lyoto Machida pode estar de saída do Bellator. Em bate-papo com o Trocação Franca, o ex-campeão do UFC revela que explorará o mercado após compl...

Fighter vs. Writer: Frank Trigg On Working ‘Book of Boba Fett’ and Why More Fighters Don’t Become Judges or Referees

01 Feb 2022

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UFC Hall of Famer Frank Trigg joins the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer as he discusses his move into acting as well as refereeing since ...

BTL | Francis Ngannou's Future, Dana White's Response, Figueiredo vs. Moreno, Bellator 273 and Eagle FC

27 Jan 2022

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Francis Ngannou isn't budging at all after retaining his UFC heavyweight title this past weekend. This week on Between the Links, the panel will discu...

We Got Next | Vanessa Demopoulos, Victor Henry, Matt Frevola & Pat Downey

27 Jan 2022

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UFC strawweight Vanessa Demopoulos had an unforgettable night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. this past Saturday. Demopoulos (5:08) kicks off t...

Reaction | Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje Fireworks Official For UFC 274

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Oliveira will defend his lightweight title for the second time when he faces Justin Gaethje at UFC 274 on May 7. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Sha...

Trocação Franca | Antonio Tabet Brinca: 'Vou Torcer Pro Popó Dar Um KO No Whindersson'

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trocação Franca é um podcast de MMA, mas está um pouco diferente nessa semana. Com as atenções voltadas para o duelo entre Whindersson Nunes e A...

Fighter vs. Writer: Curtis Blaydes On Why UFC Should Allow Ngannou to Box Fury; Ryan Bader Reveals 205 Days Are Likely Over

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes joins the show to help breakdown the UFC 270 main event ...