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No Bets Barred: We Finally Get Jon Jones Vs. St...
MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew returns with a full breakdown of Saturday's UFC 309 pay-per-view headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, plus Friday's boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
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BTL | Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, UFC 309, Jake...
It's a massive week in the combat sports world as UFC 309 goes down this Saturday at Madison Square Garden, headlined by Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. On Friday night, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson compete in a boxing match, the first ever event of its kind to stream on Netflix. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers questions in regards to both big events, Jones vs. Miocic, what to hope for, and expect in the Paul vs. Tyson bout, and which fight will be more competitive. Additionally, they'll talk Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler, the biggest storylines outside of the main events, and much more. Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew on a special Tuesday edition of the program for a mega fan Q&A.
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Jon Anik Previews Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic At...
UFC lead commentator Jon Anik previews Saturday's UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden, the UFC heavyweight championship headliner between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, discusses Jones' recent no-sell of Tom Aspinall for a potential Alex Pereira fight, where Aspinall goes if Miocic pulls off the massive upset, the co-main event between Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler, other storylines he has his eye on, Ilia Topuria and Khamzat Chimaev's stoppage wins at UFC 308, and reacts to the passing of longtime colleague and friend Derek Thompson with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reveals Keys to ...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown breaks down the keys to victory for both Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic ahead of their showdown at UFC 309 and we discuss if Jones is actually ducking Tom Aspinall after declaring he has no interest in that fight plus we preview Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira 2 and more.
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UFC 309 Timeline: Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic
Before Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic battle at UFC 309, check out the roads each fighter took to the UFC heavyweight championship headliner.
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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC ...
Carlos Prates put an emphatic exclamation point on UFC Vegas 100 with a ferocious face-plant knockout of Neil Magny in the main event. With Prates putting together an impressive 4-0 campaign in 2024, where does the exciting fight-finisher go in the loaded welterweight division heading into 2025? 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 Prates following another bonus winning stoppage win in his first UFC main event. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for former ONE champ Reinier de Ridder after his scrappy submission win over Gerald Meerschaert in the co-main event, Gaston Bolaños following his decision victory in the featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Gillian Robertson, Mansur Abdul-Malik, and more.
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UFC Vegas 100 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Car...
Carlos Prates has had one of the best first year's you'll see from a UFC fighter, as he improved his record to 4-0 with four finishes, four post-fight bonuses, and now a main event win over a top-15 fighter in Neil Magny at UFC Vegas 100. Where does the exciting welterweight contender go from the biggest win of his career? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night event at the APEX, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Prates' face-plant knockout of Magny in the first round, discuss Prates' ceiling in the division, and who he could face next after callouts of Jack Della Maddalena and Geoff Neal. Additionally, topics include Reinier de Ridder's successful UFC debut against Gerald Meerschaert, why the middleweight co-main event was the best bout on the card, other standout showings from the finish-heavy event, and much more.
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UFC Vegas 100 Preview Show | Can Neil Magny Pla...
The UFC will host their 100th UFC Fight Night event at the APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for UFC Vegas 100, and in the main event, welterweight veteran Neil Magny will look to slow the incredible momentum of Carlos Prates. What is at stake in Saturday's headliner? Ahead of this weekend's slate, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview the event, the Magny vs. Prates headliner, what Prates could gain with his fourth win of the year in the octagon, and the chances Magny has to pull off the upset. Additionally, they'll discuss the overall quality of the card, the middleweight tilt between Gerald Meerschaert and former ONE champ Reinier de Ridder, and much more.
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BTL | Max Holloway To 155, Moreno Snaps Skid, S...
After getting knocked out for the first time in his career in the main event of UFC 308 by Ilia Topuria, Max Holloway's featherweight career appears to be over for good, as he recently confirmed he'll be making the move to the #FC lightweight division. Is it the right move for the current BMF champion? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Holloway's full-time lightweight jump, discuss who he could face next at 155, and if a third meeting with Dustin Poirier is the fight to make. Additionally, topics include Brandon Moreno's sensational performance at UFC Edmonton and what's next for the former two-time champ, other standout moments from this past Saturday's card, Rakhmonov wanting a fight with Kamaru Usman for the interim welterweight title at UFC 310, if the UFC should just wait for Belal Muhammad to heal up, UFC Vegas 100 this Saturday headlined by Neil Magny vs. Carlos Prates, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and EuroSport's Marcel Dorff.
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No Bets Barred: Can Carlos Prates Earn A Rankin...
It's an MMA double-header this weekend with UFC Vegas 100 and ONE Championship 169 and No Bets Barred is back to break it all down.
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Criticizes Calls...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate whether or not a potential fight between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kamaru Usman should be for an interim title plus we discuss if Jon Jones' legacy takes a hit if he beats Stipe Miocic but then retires before facing Tom Aspinall plus much more
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Brandon Mo...
Brandon Moreno is back in the win column after a dominant win over Amir Albazi at UFC Edmonton. How close is he to a title shot? Plus, matchups for Saturday night's big winners, Erin Blanchfield, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Dustin Stoltzfus, and more.
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UFC Edmonton Post-Fight Show: Reacting to Brand...
MMA Fighting reacts to Brandon Moreno and Erin Blanchfield's big wins at UFC Edmonton, plus the rest of the 13-fight card that was one of the longest in UFC history.
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UFC Edmonton Preview Show | How High Are the St...
After a wild UFC 308 event this past weekend, the UFC returns to the Great White North with some high-stakes mixed martial arts action, and in the main event, former two-time flyweight Brandon Moreno looks to get back on track against surging contender Amir Albazi. Could Moreno punch his ticket to another championship opportunity with a win? Ahead of UFC Edmonton, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs preview Saturday's UFC Fight Night card, the main event between Moreno and Albazi, where either guy can go with a win, and how disatrous a loss could be. Additionally, topics include the five-round co-main event between Erin Blanchfield and former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, Derrick Lewis returning against the hard-hitting Jhonata Diniz, other standout matchups, and much more.
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BTL | Belal Muhammad OUT Of UFC 310, Topuria & ...
Breaking news on this Thursday as Belal Muhammad is out of his UFC 310 main event with Shavkat Rakhmonov due to a bone infection. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel gives their first reactions to the news, the latest information, and talk what the UFC can do to save the card. Additionally, they answer fan questions about Ilia Topuria's big win at UFC 308, what's next for the current featherweight king after knocking out Max Holloway, and if Alexander Volkanovski or Diego Lopes should be next for the belt. Additionally, topics may include Khamzat Chimaev's absolute destruction of former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in the co-main event, other standout moments from the card, Dana White vs. Francis Ngannou, Donn Davis, and the PFL, UFC Edmonton headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi, and much more. Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew to answer your questions all show long.
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No Bets Barred: Can Brandon Moreno Get Back On ...
UFC Edmonton goes down this Saturday with a double feature of flyweight bouts, and so Jed Meshew is joined by Canada's own Alexander K. Lee to break down all the bets.
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Rankings Show: Who is most likely to be the nex...
Can Belal Muhammad, Dricus du Plessis, or Tom Aspinall make a case to be the No. 1 fighter in the world in 2025?
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Fighter vs. Writer: Did Ilia Topuria Just Win F...
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate if Khamzat Chimaev should leap frog Sean Strickland into an immediate title shot and whether Ilia Topuria has already locked up Fighter of the Year over Alex Pereira plus much more.
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Ilia Topur...
Following a history-making UFC 308, what fights are next for Pound-for-Pound great Ilia Topuria and undefeated middleweight contender Khamzat Chimaev, plus future matchups for Max Holloway, Magomed Ankalaev, Shara Bullet, and more.
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UFC 308 Post-Fight Show: Did Ilia Topuria Lock ...
MMA Fighting reacts to Ilia Topuria’s shocking knockout of of Max Holloway, Khamzat Chimaev’s brutal submission of Robert Whittaker, and the rest of UFC 308.
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UFC 308 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Jed M...
Relive the magic of UFC 308's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!
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UFC 308 Preview Show | Can Max Holloway Upset I...
MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Mike Heck preview UFC 308 and the featherweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway.
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BTL w/ Action Bronson | Topuria vs. Holloway, K...
UFC 308 is finally here, and with that comes the highly anticipated main event for the UFC featherweight title between Ilia Topuria and Max Hoilloway. Can Topuria, once again, back up his unbelievable confidence, or will Holloway regain the 145-pound title? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, special guest Action Bronson joins the panel to discuss Topuria vs. Holloway, what the fight means for both men, and how it could all play out. Additionally, topics include the fascinating co-main event betweem former middleweight champ Robert Whittaker and the returning Khamzat Chimaev, what this fight means for both competitors, the rest of the slate, a look back at PFL Battle of the Giants and Francis Ngannou's knockout win, takeaways from UFC Vegas 99, and much more. Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between Bronson and #MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew.
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Town Hall w/ PFL's Donn Davis
PFL founder and chairman Donn Davis joins the channel following the promotion's Battle of the Giants event in Saudi Arabia to answer viewer questions about anything and everything, hosted by MMA Fighting's Mike Heck.
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UFC 308 Timeline: Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway
Before Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway battle at UFC 308, check out the roads each fighter took to the UFC featherweight championship headliner.
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