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BTL | Song Yadong's MASSIVE KNOCKOUT, UFC Paris, Mike Perry's Tough Week

September 3, 2026 • 87 mins
Song Yadong delivered the performance of a lifetime against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai this past weekend, and may have a front row seat for the title fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. While we know where Song is liekly heading, where does Nurmagomedov from a heartbreaking loss? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Song's massive win, the trajectory of both fighters, and other standout ...
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to Song Yadong Knocking Out Umar Nurmagomedov, Mike Perry Injury and Much More

September 1, 2026 • 55 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Song Yadong’s shocking knockout over Umar Nurmagomedov and the altercation with Song and Usman Nurmagomedov after the fight. We’ll also discuss Mike Perry moving forward with his fight — and taking less money — after Dillon Danis’ disappearing act. Should Perry have still taken the fight and now that he...
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Shanghai; Plus, Perry vs. Jenkins Fight Week Recap

August 31, 2026 • 63 mins
It was a wild week in the combat sports world, and in the world of the UFC, another massive upset took place inside the octagon as Song Yadong brutally knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov to pick up the biggest win of his career. Did Song punch his way into a title fight after the stunning knockout victory? 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 Song following h...
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UFC Shanghai Post Show: Reaction to Song Yadong's epic knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov

August 29, 2026 • 88 mins
The year of the upset keeps rolling on. On Saturday, Song Yadong added another to the long list of epic upsets in 2026 when he brutally knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Shanghai. A 6-to-1 favorite heading into the fight, the loss is devastating for Nurmagomedov, but transformational for Song, who is now right near the top of the list when it comes to the next bantamweight title shot. Following Saturday&rsquo...
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UFC Shanghai Preview Show: Is Umar Nurmagomedov Looking Past Song Yadong?

August 28, 2026 • 74 mins
Umar Nurmagomedov wants to make his way back to a bantamweight title fight, but should he be more focused on Song Yadong? This Saturday, the UFC returns to Shanghai for a Fight Night event headlined by a high-stakes bantamweight fight between Nurmagomedov and Song, with title implications on the line, especially for Nurmagomedov. Ahead of Saturday's card, MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview this marquee matchup...
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No Bets Barred: Can Umar Nurmagomedov Reclaim His Aura Against Son Yadong At UFC Shanghai?

August 27, 2026 • 38 mins
Umar Nurmagomedov is still in the bantamweight mix, but it feels like he’s lost some of his luster. On Saturday, Nurmagomedov looks to make it three in a row since losing his bantamweight title shot to Merab Dvalishvili, taking on Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Shanghai. It’s an opportunity for Nurmagomedov to earn a title shot and perhaps reclaim some of the aura that seems to have disappeared over the past year...
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BTL | Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis, UFC Shanghai, Reaction To Bella Mir's Upset Loss

August 27, 2026 • 69 mins
It will be quite the busy weekend in the combat sports world with the UFC returning to Shanghai for a UFC Fight Night card, while a wild event heads to Orlando headlined by an MMA fight between BKFC star Mike Perry and Dillon Danis. What can we expect from the latter, and the Duel Arena card as a whole? On an all-edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the weekend ahead, the Perry vs. Danis fight, the stakes for both me...
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown on the Woeful State of Women’s MMA, Previewing Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis and more

August 25, 2026 • 48 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin talk about the latest RAF event and we discuss how women’s MMA has become quite dreadful over the past couple of years. We’ll also look ahead at Mike Perry vs. Dillon Danis on Saturday and whether or not Perry is ever going to return to BKFC. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe ...
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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC Sacramento

August 24, 2026 • 61 mins
Gregory Rodrigues picked up the biggest win of his career on Saturday, outlasting Anthony Hernandez in the five-round middleweight headliner of UFC Sacramento. With the 185-pound division being in a strange place, and multiple contenders hoping for their shot at Sean Strickland and the middleweight title, where does "Robocop" go from his recent victory. On and all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Ale...
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UFC Sacramento Post-Fight Show: Gregory Rodrigues Outlasts Anthony Hernandez

August 23, 2026 • 49 mins
Gregory Rodrigues is a legitimate contender at 185 pounds. On Saturday night, “Robocop” picked up the biggest win of his career, outlasting Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Sacramento to win a unanimous decision. The win should vault Rodrigues up the middleweight rankings and put him fully in the title mix at 185 pounds. Meanwhile, “Fluffy” has now lost two in a row, and his future at middleweight...
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UFC Sacramento Preview Show: Can Anthony Hernandez Show Gregory Rodrigues The Meaning Of Fluff?

August 21, 2026 • 74 mins
Can Anthony Hernadez get get back on track against Gregory Rodrigues, or is Robocop about to show Fluffy the full extent of his programming? That's the question that will be answered on Saturday in the main event of UFC Sacramento when Hernandez and Rodrigues square off in a pivotal middleweight matchup. Hernandez is coming in off a loss to now-champion Sean Strickland, while Rodrigues is on arguably the best run of his career, an...
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No Bets Barred: Can Anthony Hernandez rebound at UFC Sacramento, or does Robocop march on?

August 20, 2026 • 37 mins
Anthony Hernandez looks to get back on the winning track this weekend, but Gregory Rodrigues stands in his way. On Saturday, “Fluffy” returns to the cage for the first time since losing to Sean Strickland, looking to start another eight-fight win streak that might put him back in title contention. But “Robocop” has other ideas as the former BJJ world champion is finally making his own run up the 185-pound l...
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BTL | REACTION To Islam Makhachev's Win At UFC 330, Din Thomas; Plus, Weekend Preview

August 18, 2026 • 85 mins
Islam Makhachev is still the UFC welterweight champion, but it was one of the toughest fights of his career as he hung on to defeat Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330. Since then, there has been a lot of discourse in the MMA community about Makhachev's performance, what it means now, and for his legacy — which seems to be a pretty loaded topic, On an all-new edition of Between the Links, The panel discusses what...
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Defends Ian Machado Garry, Reacts to Din Thomas’ Comments on Gillian Robertson

August 18, 2026 • 68 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin discuss the fallout from UFC 330 including Islam Makhachev defending his title against Ian Machado Garry and where both fighters go from here. We also discuss Din Thomas’ decision to retire from cornering fighters after watching Gillian Robertson suffer a heartbreaking loss in the co-main event to Mackenzie Dern. All this and much more...
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Islam Makhachev, Ian Machado Garry After UFC 330?

August 16, 2026 • 76 mins
Islam Makhachev is still the #UFC welterweight champion, but it was one of the toughest fights of his career as he hung on to defeat Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330. Who does Makhachev face in his second title defense, and where does Machado Garry go from his first championship opportunity? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses what's next for Makhachev following his record-...
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UFC 330 Post-Fight Show | REACTION To Islam Makhachev Outlasting Ian Machado Garry To Break Record

August 16, 2026 • 51 mins
Islam Makhachev broke the UFC record for most consecutive victories on Saturday night in Philadelphia, but he had to work a lot harder than most thought he would. In the end, it wasn't a thrilling battle, but Makhachev did enough to defeat a game Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 to retain the welterweight title. Following the event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to UFC 330, Makhachev's win over Machad...
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UFC 330 Preview Show: Can Islam Makhachev beat Ian Machado Garry and make UFC history?

August 14, 2026 • 87 mins
Islam Makhachev is already one of the greatest fighters of his generation, but can he become the Greatest of All Time? On Saturday, Makhachev defends his welterweight title for the first time, taking on Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Makhachev is the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport, and with a win, will set the record for most consecutive wins in UFC history. But is Garry the man to stop M...
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BTL | Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, UFC 330 Buzz, More

August 13, 2026 • 85 mins
This Saturday in Philadelphia, the #UFC returns with a numbered event in UFC 330. In the main event, top pound-for-pound fighter Islam Makhachev defends the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry, while Mackenzie Dern faces Gillian Robertson in a strawweight title matchup. Despite the card having two title fights, does there seem to me very little buzz for it? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses U...
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No Bets Barred: Can Ian Machado Garry Upset Islam Makhachev At UFC 330?

August 12, 2026 • 65 mins
The top pound-for-pound fighter in the world is looking to make history this weekend. On Saturday, Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330, and there's more than just a title defense on the line. Should he win, Makhachev will set the record for most consecutive wins in UFC history, and insert himself into the Greatest of All Time conversation. But will he? On the late...
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Fighter vs. Writer: Does Ian Machado Garry Have a Realistic Shot Beating Islam Makhachev at UFC 330?

August 11, 2026 • 50 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin break down the UFC 330 main event and debate what kind of chance Ian Machado Garry has to upset Islam Makhachev and become welterweight champion. We’ll also discuss Usman Nurmagomedov’s next move and how he stacks up to the best of the best in the UFC’s lightweight division plus much more! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check...
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