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October 11, 2024 • 34 mins
Eric Nicksick discusses the final countdown for Francis Ngannou's MMA return at the PFL's upcoming pay-per-view vs. Renan Ferreira, the different spark Ngannou has in preparation, the expectations of an Ngannou knockout, what happened between Roman Dolidze and Kevin Holland backstage at UFC 307, Sean Strickland preparing for a rematch with Dricus du Plessis for the UFC middleweight title, and much more with MMA Fighting's Mike Heck...
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October 11, 2024 • 81 mins
The UFC returns to the APEX this Saturday for UFC Vegas 98, headlined by a top-10 flyweight matchup between Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira. Royval is a former title challenger and the current No. 1-ranked contender at flyweight, while Taira is the undefeated prospect trying to make his way to the belt for the first time.
Ahead of Saturday’s Fight Night card, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview the entire card, ...
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October 10, 2024 • 84 mins
Alex Pereira did it again, as he knocked out a game Khalil Rountree in the main event of UFC 307 to retain the UFC light heavyweight title. "Poatan" now has options galore, so is sticking around at 205 the way to go, or should he move up to heavyweight to entice Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic to stick around?
On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of this past Saturday's pay-per-view event, comparing...
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October 9, 2024 • 48 mins
UFC 307 is in the books which means it's time to head back to the APEX!
UFC Vegas 98 takes place this Saturday, headlined by a flyweight contest between former title challenger Brandon Royval and rising super-prospect Tatsuro Taira, and No Bets Barred is back to break the whole card down.
This week, host Jed Meshew is joined by former professional fighter Billy Ward of Action Network to dive into all the UFC action this weekend. To...
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October 8, 2024 • 28 mins
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 M...
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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
Plus we discuss what's next for Pereira with this latest win and Jose Aldo's disappointing night against Mario Bautista and more
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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
All this and more in an exclusive interview with Harrison after her win on Saturday
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October 6, 2024 • 90 mins
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....
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UFC 307 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Alex Pereira's Brutal Knockout Of Blood-Soaked Khalil Rountree
October 6, 2024 • 79 mins
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 ...
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October 6, 2024 • 224 mins
Relive the magic of UFC 307's live watch party with Mike Heck and Jed Meshew!
Check out the original UFC 307 Watch Party here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3rxbH60eC1E
Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Round 2 Wonderboy vs. Buckley (5:00)
Buckley stuns Wonderboy with Round 3 KO + reaction to callout of Usman (15:20)
Kayla Harrison vs. Ketlen Vieira (39:09)
Harrison wins decision (1:01:00)
Kevin Holland vs. Roman Dolidze (1:13:00)
Dolidze in...
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October 4, 2024 • 99 mins
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. Ad...
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October 3, 2024 • 70 mins
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 even...
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October 2, 2024 • 37 mins
UFC 307 takes place this Saturday in Salt Lake City, headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr, and also featuring a women's bantamweight title fight between Raquel Pennington and Julianna Peña. On top of that, there are 10 other big fights so No Bets Barred is back to break it all down.
This week, host Jed Meshew takes a deep dive on all 12 fights at UFC 307 and his favorite bets for ...
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October 2, 2024 • 18 mins
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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October 1, 2024 • 45 mins
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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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin looking ahead at UFC 307 and some of the biggest storylines in the sport including:
— Michael Chandler moving on but does this spell the end for Conor McGregor?
— Alex Pereira stepping into a potential "trap" fight on Saturday
— Matt explains how Khalil Rountree could pull off the upset against Pereira
— Are we about to enter the Kayla Harrison era in th...
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September 30, 2024 • 31 mins
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 and his reaction to questions about whether or not retirement is coming soon for him plus more.
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September 30, 2024 • 53 mins
Is Renato Moicano ready for the top of the lightweight division? More importantly, is the top of the lightweight division ready for "Money" after he ran through Benoit Saint Denis in front of a rabid UFC Paris crowd?
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 Moicano following an absolute drubbing of Saint Denis. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for ...
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September 28, 2024 • 67 mins
Renato Moicano was “Money” after all.
On Saturday at Accor arena, Moicano delivered a brutal beatdown to Benoit Saint Denis in the main event of UFC Paris, scoring a second-round doctor stoppage after Saint Denis was rendered unable to see in one eye. Following Saturday’s event from the French capitol, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and José Youngs react to Moicano’s big win and where Saint Denis goes from here.
Additionally, the MMA Fi...
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September 27, 2024 • 74 mins
UFC Paris is almost upon us.
This Saturday, the UFC returns to the Accor Arena in Paris for a 14-fight event headlined by a lightweight battle between Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis, and also featuring a top-10 middleweight matchup between Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen. It’s a night of big fights in the City of Lights, with questions aplenty.
Ahead of Saturday’s big event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Jose Youngs pre...
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