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Torrez Finney On The Rock's Influence, Nearly S...
New UFC contract winner Torrez Finney discusses earning a UFC contract on his third shot on Dana White's Contender Series, the road to get there, White blasting him after his second DWCS win, nearly signing with another promotion before the call to step in on short notice for his historic third DWCS win, wanting to take some time off before UFC debut, The Rock's influence on his post-fight interviews, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
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Fighter vs Writer UFC 307 Post Fight Reaction: ...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Alan Jouban joins the show and states his case why he believes Alex Pereira has now surpassed Islam Makhachev as the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the sport and how he wasn't all that impressed by Julianna Pena or Kayla Harrison on Saturday night
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Kayla Harrison Reveals Hospital Visit Just Days...
Kayla Harrison addresses her performance at UFC 307 and reveals she suffered through an infection that forced her to go to the hospital just days before her fight agianst Ketlen Vieira. She also discusses Julianna Pena refusing to say her name and plans for a title fight next
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Alex Perei...
Alex Pereira's remarkable run in the UFC continued with a fourth-round knockout of Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC 307 to retain the light heavyweight championship. "Poatan" has many options in front of him, and while he says he plans to remain at 205 to defend his belt, is that what ultimately happens for one of the UFC's biggest stars? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what could be next for Pereira and Rountree following their thrilling headliner on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for new women's bantamweight champ Julianna Peña and Raquel Pennington after their co-main event ended with a controversial split decision, Mario Bautista following his split decision victory against Jose Aldo, Roman Dolidze after his injury TKO win over Kevin Holland, along with fellow main card winner Kayla Harrison, and more.
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UFC 307 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alex Pere...
Alex Pereira is still the UFC light heavyweight champion after UFC 307, but he was tested by a game Khalil Rountree. In the end, "Poatan" changed the tide of the fight, and in the fourth round, Pereira delivered one of the most brutal finishing sequences in quite some time of the incredibly tough challenger. Following Saturday's pay-per-view event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Pereira's wild victory, Rountree's stock rising immensely in defeat, and where both could go from here. Additionally, topics include Julianna Pena's controversial split decision win over Raquel Pennington to regain the women's bantamweight title, no-selling Kayla Harrison — who was victorious earlier in the evening against Ketlen Vieira — to call out Amanda Nunes, the judges and referees stealing headlines for questionable decision making, Joaquin Buckley's big night, and much more.
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UFC 307 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Jed M...
Relive the magic of UFC 307's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!
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UFC 307 Preview Show | Will Alex Pereira's Wild...
The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday for UFC 307, and Alex Pereira will put his UFC light heavyweight title on the line against Khalil Rountree in the main event. If Pereira is to pick up his third win of the year, what does it do for his legacy? Ahead of Saturday's pay-per-view card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the event, the headliner between Pereira and Rountree, and what is at stake for both men. Additionally, they'll discuss the co-main event between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena for the women's bantamweight title, Pena getting the shot over Kayla Harrison, José Aldo's return to action, Harrison making her second octagon appearance, this time against Ketlen Vieira, the low-key storylines, and much more.
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BTL | Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree, UFC 307...
The UFC returns to pay-per-view this Saturday for UFC 307, and Alex Pereira has stepped in to save his third event of the year for the promotion as he defends his light heavyweight title against unlikely contender Khalil Rountree. Where does Pereira go with a win, and how shocking would it be if Rountree pulled off the upset? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will answer your questions that include the main event for Saturday's fight card in Salt Lake City. Additionally, questions may include the rest of the UFC 307 lineup, how it stacks up from start-to-finish on paper, the co-main event between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Pena for the women's bantamweight title, Dana White's issues with his own company's rankings, and his comments about Francis Ngannou's fighter pay moving over to boxing, and much more. Host Mike Heck will be joined by special guest, Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell to answer your questions all show long.
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No Bets Barred: Will Alex Pereira Score His Thi...
Breaking down the best bets for UFC 307, including the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. title fight.
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Julianna Pena Sends Message To Kayla Harrison, ...
UFC 307's Julianna Peña previews her UFC bantamweight title fight with Raquel Pennington this Saturday, discusses the fight having a decade-plus build, why she deserves the shot over Kayla Harrison, if Harrison is next with a win this weekend, meeting Hulk Hogan, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
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UFC 307 Timeline: Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree
Before Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree battle at UFC 307, check out the roads each fighter took to the UFC light heavyweight championship headliner.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Praises Kayla Ha...
The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin talking about the latest on Conor McGregor and if he’s ever fighting again, how Khalil Rountree could be a “trap” fight for Alex Pereira as he looks towards ‘champ-champ’ status in the near future plus Kayla Harrison’s chances to become the new face of the women’s bantamweight division plus much more.
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Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson Responds to Joaqui...
Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson previews his upcoming fight against Joaquin Buckley at UFC 307 and his comments that he plans to sent "Wonderboy" to Karate Combat plus he explains his frustrations with Shavkat Rakhmonov after their fight this past December
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On To The Next One | Matches To Make After UFC ...
Renato Moicano continues to be "Money" for the UFC, but what fight awaits him after a brutal win over Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris? Plus matchups for Nassourdine Imavov, William Gomis, and the rest of Saturday's big winners.
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UFC Paris Post-Fight Show: Reaction to Renato M...
Renato Moicano defeated Benoit Saint Denis in the main event of UFC Paris on Saturday, delivering a stunning beatdown to the rising lightweight contender, and the MMA Fighting crew reacts to everything.
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UFC Paris preview show: Will Benoit Saint Denis...
MMA Fighting previews UFC Paris, headlined by a lightweight battle between Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis.
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BTL | UFC Lawsuit Settlement Reaction, Dana Whi...
The UFC was off this past weekend, but the combat sports world saw a stunning result in the boxing ring with Daniel Dubois knocking out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. What does that result do for the always interesting heavyweight division in the squared circle? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Dubois' upset win, and talks what could be next following the biggest win of his career. Additionally, topics include Dana White officially announcing he's entering the world of boxing, UFC Paris this Saturday headlined by Benoit Saint Denis vs. Renato Moicano, the co-main event between Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen, Petr Yan returning to face Devieson Figueiredo at UFC Macau in November, Reinier de Ridder signing with the UFC, and more. Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs.
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Benoit Saint Denis Has 'Absolutely No Regrets' ...
UFC Paris headliner Benoit Saint Denis previews his matchup with Renato Moicano this Saturday, discusses what the fight means to him, the learning lessons he took away from his UFC 299 knockout loss to Dustin Poirier, other lightweight storylines, and more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
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No Bets Barred: Will Benoit Saint Denis Be 'Mon...
UFC Paris goes down this weekend, headlined by a lightweight fight between Benoit Saint Denis and Renato Moicano. Who will win this main event matchup, and what about the rest of the action? No Bets Barred breaks it all down.
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On To the Next One | How Has Sean O'Malley Hand...
Sean O'Malley went from having "zero excuses" for his UFC 306 title loss to Merab Dvalishvili, to now telling the MMA world he believes he should've gotten the victory at Sphere. How has O'Malley been handling himself following the loss, and are you surprised by the flip-flop reaction? On a special Q&A edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss the fallout from O'Malley's loss, and the narrative that Dvalishvili is "ducking" Umar Nurmagomedov — and why that's just ridiculous. Additionally, questions include Dana White being ready to enter the boxing space, the UFC's next TV and broadcast deal, the A.J. McKee vs. Paul Hughes bout for the PFL PPV, who Movsar Evloev may end up fighting at UFC 307, Mike Perry's new boxing promotion, and much more.
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Michael Chandler Explains Why He Holds 'No Ill ...
Michael Chandler explains how he finally decided to move on from his long awaited fight against Conor McGregor, the rematch with Charles Oliveira and plans to go after Islam Makhachev next.
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BTL | Jon Anik Reacts To UFC 306, Dvalishvili D...
UFC 306 is officially in the books, and Merab Dvalishvili is the new UFC bantamweight champion after defeating Sean O’Malley in the main event via unanimous decision. Where do both guys go from this past Saturday’s card, and with O’Malley announcing he’s having surgery, can he get back to a title shot quickly? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, Jon Anik kicks off the show to give his reaction to the event, the Sphere experience with Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, Dvalishvili and Valentina Shevchenko becoming new champions, and more. Additionally, topics may include the two big fights announced for UFC 309 with Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic becoming official, along with Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler 2 getting revealed as the co-main event, Conor McGregor’s absence from the octagon extending even longer, and whatever else is on your mind. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew take your questions all show long.
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Rankings Show: Is Umar Nurmagomedov A Lock To B...
Merab Dvalishvili could find out soon just how heavy is the head that wears the crown.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Alan Jouban Reacts to Merab...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC analyst Alan Jouban and Damon Martin react to everything that unfolded at UFC 306 including Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant win over Sean O’Malley and what’s next for each of them plus Valentina Shevchenko shutting down Alexa Grasso to cement her place among the all-time greats plus Michael Chandler finally booked a fight to move on from his long delayed matchup against Conor McGregor.
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On To the Next One | Matches To Make For Sean O...
Merab Dvalishvili is the new UFC bantamweight champion after defeating Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 306, while Valentina Shevchenko is once again the women's flyweight champ following her dominant win over Alexa Grasso in the co-main event. Where do the new, and now former champions go from Saturday's event at Sphere? 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 Dvalishvili, O'Malley, Shevchenko, and Grasso following their championship bouts in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Diego Lopes after his decision win over Brian Ortega in the featured bout, Esteban Ribovics following his incredible battle with Daniel Zellhuber, along with fellow main card winner Ronaldo Rodriguez, and more.
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