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UFC Mexico Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Brando...
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UFC Mexico Preview Show: How far is Brandon Mor...
MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee break down UFC Mexico, the flyweight main event between Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg, and more.
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BTL | Cain Velasquez Sentenced, Jones vs. Aspin...
Former UFC heavyweight champion found out his legal fate earlier this week as he was sentenced to five years — minus time served — after pleading no-contest stemming from his arrest in February 2022. Now that the sentenced has been handed out, was a it small win all things considered? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Velasquez's sentence, whether it was a win or loss, and if it does anything to his legacy overall. Additionally, they'll discuss the latest updates on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall — from both UFC CEO Dana White and Aspinall — Sean Brady delivering a lopsided performance against Leon Edwards at UFC London, where both fighters go, Jeff Molina and Darrick Minner getting multi-year suspensions for infractions stemming from the James Krause gambling scandal, Saturday's UFC Mexico City card, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew.
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No Bets Barred: Can Brandon Moreno Insert Himse...
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Fighter vs Writer: Miesha Tate Gunning for Anot...
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Reaction | Former UFC Heavyweight Champ Cain Ve...
Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion, found out his fate on Monday at this sentencing. MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Damon Martin react to the breaking news.
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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC ...
MMA Fighting's matchup masters figure out what's next for Sean Brady after a dominant performance over Leon Edwards, plus more for the big winners of UFC London.
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UFC London Post-Fight Show | Reaction to Sean B...
MMA Fighting reacts to UFC London and Sean Brady’s dominant performance over Leon Edwards.
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UFC London Preview Show: What’s At Stake Betwee...
MMA Fighting breaks down the UFC London card for this Saturday, featuring Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady.
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BTL | UFC London, Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady S...
The UFC is back in the U.K. with UFC London this Saturday at the O2 Arena. In the main event, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards takes on Sean Brady in a high-stakes matchup. Is Edwards fighting for his championship future on Saturday? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions about UFC London, the main event between Edwards and Brady, and the stakes involved. Additionally, they'll answer questions about the rest of the lineup, the UFC and ESPN relationship reports, Bryce Mitchell and Jean Silva's continuously building rivalry ahead of UFC 314, other major news going on in the combat sports world, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew.
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No Bets Barred: Are Leon Edwards And Sean Brady...
No Bets Barred breaks down all the best bets for UFC London and the main event between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown on Leon Edwards ...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC London with Leon Edwards coming back against Sean Brady, plus we debate who should get the next shot at UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and should the UFC consider getting rid of pay-per-view with the next TV deal? All that and more.
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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC ...
Roman Dolidze exacted some revenge on Marvin Vettori, earning a unanimous decision in their main event rematch at UFC Vegas 104 via unanimous decision. With the series being tied at 1-1, should the UFC book the rubber match right away, or have the fighters move on from one another? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Dolidze after his headline victory over Vettori this past weekend at the UFC APEX. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Chidi Njokuani following his stoppage win over Elizeu Zaleski, Alexander Hernandez after his decision win against Kurt Holobaugh in their lightweight battle, along with fellow main card winners Da'Mon Blackshear, Brendson Ribiero, Kevin Vallejos, and more.
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UFC Vegas 104 Post-Fight Show | Reaction to Rom...
MMA Fighting reacts to UFC Vegas 104 and Roman Dolidze winning a unanimous decision over Marvin Vettori in their middleweight rematch.
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UFC Vegas 104 Preview Show | Can Marvin Vettori...
The UFC returns to the APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for UFC Vegas 104. In the main event, Marvin Vettori faces Roman Dolidze in a rematch from two years ago. Where does the winner of this fight go in a stacked middleweight division? Ahead of this weekend's fight card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the follow-up to UFC 313, the 185-pound headliner, discuss why this fight is even happening, and the stakes involved. Additionally, they'll weigh in on the card as a whole, whether or not this is the worst card of modern era, and other notable fights and fighters.
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Rankings Show: Who Are The Least Compelling UFC...
Magomed Ankalaev beat Alex Pereira, ending the reign of one of the UFC's most popular and consistently exciting champions. How much does the result exacerbate the UFC's star power problem?
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BTL | Ankalaev Dethrones Pereira At UFC 313, Ga...
There's a new UFC light heavyweight champion and his name is Magomed Ankalaev after defeating Alex Pereira via unanimous decision at UFC 313. What does the result mean for Ankalaev, Pereira, and for the UFC, as well as its light heavyweight division. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Ankalaev's title win, the impact on the promotion, and if an immediate rematch is a certainty. Additionally, they'll discuss Justin Gaethje's win over Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event, wanting a lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev next, Jalin Turner announcing his retirement from the sport after his first-round submission loss to Ignacio Bahamondes, Saturday's UFC Vegas 104 fight card and if it's the worst event the company has put on in years, and much more. Join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew.
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No Bets Barred: Breaking Down The Best Bets For...
MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew breaks down his favorite bets for UFC Vegas 104 and the rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Alex P...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the action from UFC 313 including Magomed Ankalaev defeating Alex Pereira to become light heavyweight champion and Justin Gaethje getting back on track with a statement win over Rafael Fiziev plus more
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Alex Perei...
Magomed Ankalaev can finally call himself champion after defeating Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 313 on Saturday in Las Vegas. After the long road to UFC gold, what's next for Ankalaev, and is it a rematch with "Poatan"? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss where Ankalaev and Pereira go following their 25-minute battle for the light heavyweight title. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Justin Gaethje after defeating Rafael Fiziev for the second time in the co-main event, Ignacio Bahamondes following his sensational submission of Jalin Turner in the featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Amanda Lemos, Mauricio Ruffy, and more.
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UFC 313 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Jed M...
Relive the magic of UFC 313's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!
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UFC 313 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Magomed A...
Alex Pereira is no longer the UFC light heavyweight champion as Magomed Ankalaev became the first UFC fighter in 2025 to be announced "and new" by Bruce Buffer at the end of UFC 313. Will Pereira look to run it back against the new champ, or will "Poatan" make the move to heavyweight, and for a new quest? Following Saturday's pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Ankalaev's unanimous decision win over Pereira to capture the title, how Ankalaev's first title defense could look, and how the UFC will respond to the shift in power at 205 pounds. Additionally, they discuss Justin Gaethje's Fight of the Night win against Rafael Fiziev, if Gaethje could get a title shot against Islam Makhachev, Maurico Ruffy's clubhouse leader for Knockout of the Year against Bobby Green, grading the card from top-to-bottom, and much more.
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UFC 313 preview show: What Happens When Alex Pe...
MMA Fighting previews UFC 313 headlined by Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title.
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BTL | Dana White's Massive Boxing News, Pereira...
Dana White has officially entered the boxing world, announcing that a deal between UFC parent company TKO and Turki Alalshikh is done. What does this news mean for the boxing world moving forward? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew answer your questions about White and TKO's newest combat sports venture, discuss if it brings a different level of excitement to the sport, and other questions in play. Additionally, topics may include UFC 313, the main event championship fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev, the co-main event between Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev in a rematch, how the card stacks up as a whole, White saying he expects heavyweight champ Jon Jones back this summer, and much more.
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No Bets Barred: Will Alex Pereira knockout Mago...
Alex Pereira is back at it again. This Saturday, Pereira puts his light heavyweight title on the line for the fourth time when he takes on Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in Las Vegas. On top of that, Justin Gaethje runs things back with Rafael Fiziev in an electric co-main event, and No Bets Barred is here to break it all down. This week, host Jed Meshew is joined once again by Morning Kombat’s Long Island Luke to dive into all their favorite bets for UFC 313. Topics discussed include who will leave the main event as champion, whether this is Pereira’s final fight at 205 pounds if Gaethje has enough juice left to beat Fiziev again, who wins in a battle of The Hulk vs. Superman, Leg 12 of The Climb, and more. Tune in for episode 119 of No Bets Barred.