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On To The Next One: How Close Is Kamaru Usman To A Title Shot After UFC Atlanta?

June 15, 2025 • 88 mins
Kamaru Usman reminded everyone why he’s considered one of the greatest welterweights of all time. The UFC Atlanta main event ended with Usman’s hand raised high after a vintage performance against top 10 contender Joaquin Buckley. It had been over 800 days since Usman competed at 170 pounds and it didn’t look like he missed a beat as he grounded Buckley for the better part of five rounds en route to a unanimous decision win. So wh...
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UFC Atlanta Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Kamaru Usman's Dominant Return To the Octagon

June 15, 2025 • 78 mins
Kamaru Usman entered the UFC Atlanta main event against Joaquin Buckley as an underdog for just the third time in his UFC career, but delivered a vintage performance in his first fight in nearly two years. After dominating Buckley, is Usman officially a threat to regain UFC gold? Following Saturday's UFC Fight Night card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the event, Usman's lopsided win over Buckley, what we l...
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UFC Atlanta Preview Show | Can Kamaru Usman Halt Joaquin Buckley's Rise In Long-Awaited Return?

June 13, 2025 • 61 mins
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Ssman returns to the octagon for the first time in nearly two years in the main event of UFC Atlanta as he faces Joaquin Buckley in a pivotal matchup. Can Usman make one last run at the welterweight title, or does Buckley's impressive run continue? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night Card, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and E. Casey Leydon preview the card, the main event between Usman and Buckley...
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BTL | UFC 316 Fallout, Merab Bantamweight GOAT? Harrison vs. Nunes, Mix's Letdown, UFC Atlanta

June 10, 2025 • 62 mins
UFC 316 is in the books, and despite the MMA community feeling somewhat indifferent about the fight card on paper, the most recent UFC pay-per-view event delivered big moments, and certainly a lot to discuss in the fallout — including dominant championship finishes for UFC champs Merab Dvalishvili and, the UFC's newest titleholder Kayla Harrison. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to UFC 316, Dvalishvili'...
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Fighter vs. Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to UFC 316 Fallout, Merab Dvalishvili's Win, Where Does Sean O'Malley Go From Here, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes and More

June 10, 2025 • 53 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from UFC 316 including Merab Dvalishvili tapping out Sean O’Malley and where he stands now among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport plus Kayla Harrison running roughshod over Julianna Pena and the chances that she does the same thing to Amanda Nunes plus Patchy Mix struggles in his octagon debut and much more. Subscr...
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Sean O'Malley After Losing To Merab Dvalishvili Again At UFC 316?

June 8, 2025 • 87 mins
Merab Dvalishvili is still the UFC bantamweight champion after submitting Sean O'Malley in the third round of their rematch in the main event of UFC 316. While it appears Dvalishvili will defend his title against Cory Sandhagen next, where does O'Malley go after losing to Dvalishvili for the second straight time? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, join MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee as they discuss where D...
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UFC 316 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison's Championship Wins

June 8, 2025 • 70 mins
Merab Dvalishvili put an exclamation point on his rivalry with Sean O'Malley with a dominant submission win in the main event of UFC 316. Dvalishvili has put himself in the conversation to be the greatest bantamweight of all-time, and now he's taken one step closer to that accomplishment following his performance in Newark. Following UFC 316, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to the card as a whole, Dvalishvili's perfo...
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UFC 316 Preview Show | Can Sean O’Malley Avenge Loss To Merab Dvalishvili?

June 6, 2025 • 108 mins
UFC 316 is almost upon us. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Newark, NJ, for its latest pay-per-view offering, featuring a pair of bantamweight title fights. In the co-main event, Julianna Peña defends her newly reclaimed title against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Then, in the main event, Sean O’Malley looks to reclaim the bantamweight title by upsetting the man who took the belt from him last year, Merab Dvalishvi...
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BTL | Jones vs. Aspinall Officially GONE? Is UFC 316 Good? Merab-O'Malley 2, Barber's Late Scratch

June 5, 2025 • 81 mins
It's been a wild week in the world of MMA, and it began this past weekend prior to the scheduled UFC Vegas 107 main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, when the latter was forced to withdraw at the last minute due to a health emergency — and that was the beginning of the road to UFC 316 fight week. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to the fallout of this past Saturday's headliner getting sc...
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No Bets Barred: Can Sean O'Malley Upset Merab Dvalishvili At UFC 316?

June 4, 2025 • 65 mins
UFC 316 is finally here. Kicking off a stacked summer of MMA action, UFC 316 goes down this Saturday, headlined by a pair of bantamweight title fights. In the co-main event, Julianna Peña puts her women's bantamweight title on the line against Kayla Harrison, and then in the main event, Merab Dvalishvili gives Sean O'Malley a chance for revenge and the men's bantamweight title. And, of course, No Bets Barred is here to break it a...
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UFC 316 Timeline: Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley

June 4, 2025 • 72 mins
Before Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Malley battle in a UFC bantamweight championship rematch at UFC 316, check out the roads each fighter took to Saturday's main event matchup. Follow Mike Heck: ⁠⁠@mikeheck_jr⁠⁠ Follow E. Casey Leydon: ⁠⁠@ekc⁠ ⁠Subscribe:⁠⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/dYpsgH⁠⁠ Check out our full video catalog: ⁠⁠http://goo.gl/u8VvLi⁠⁠ Visit our playlists:⁠⁠ http://goo.gl/eFhsvM⁠⁠ Like MMAF on Facebook: ⁠⁠http://go...
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Fighter vs. Writer: UFC 316 Preview, Matt Brown Reacts to Latest in Jon Jones-Tom Aspinall Drama

June 3, 2025 • 63 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin preview UFC 316 and give their picks for Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley and Julianna Pena vs. Kayla Harrison plus we discuss the latest in the ongoing drama between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall plus Maycee Barber dropping out of her fight against Erin Blanchfield just before she walked to the cage plus much more. Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check ou...
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On To the Next One | What's Next For Erin Blanchfield After Shocking UFC Vegas 107 Main Event Cancellation?

June 1, 2025 • 69 mins
Erin Blanchfield did not get to compete in the main event of UFC Vegas 107, and was getting ready to walk to the octagon for the pivotal bout with Maycee Barber before the fight was cancelled at the last minute. With the likelihood of the UFC rebooking Blanchfield vs. Barber being extremely low, where does "Cold-Blooded" go next? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss wha...
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UFC Vegas 107 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Maycee Barber's Last-Minute Scratch From Main Event

June 1, 2025 • 73 mins
The promotional package for the UFC Vegas 107 main event between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber finished airing, and then the fight was cancelled minutes later after Barber suffered a last-minute "medical issue," per the broadcast. It was an unfortunate end to the night, and a tough night for both Barber and Blanchfield. Following Saturday's Fight Night event at the UFC APEX, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee reac...
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UFC Vegas 107 Preview Show: Where are Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber in the flyweight title picture?

May 30, 2025 • 83 mins
Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber are set for a pivotal flyweight matchup, but what exactly is at stake? On Saturday, Blanchfield and Barber headline #UFC Vegas 107 at the World’s Mightiest APEX in Las Vegas. Both are still under 28, they represent “The Future” of the flyweight division and are already in the top 5. In normal circumstances, the winner would be a shoo-in for a title shot, but the title picture is suddenly quite mu...
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BTL | Jon Jones' Message To Tom Aspinall, Maycee Barber Returns, Belal Muhammad Speaks

May 29, 2025 • 73 mins
Jon Jones still hasn't put pen to paper for a fight with Tom Aspinall, but that certainly hasn't stopped the UFC great from throwing little jabs at Aspinall on the internet. On Friday, Jones told Aspinall to "shut your mouth and do what your told," but what does that actually mean? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel answers your questions on the latest with Jones vs. Aspinall, and if there's any positive thought...
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No Bets Barred | Are Erin Blanchfield And Maycee Barber Fighting For A Title Shot At UFC Vegas 107?

May 28, 2025 • 31 mins
After a rare week off, the UFC is back in action this weekend. On Saturday, UFC Vegas 107 goes down at the World’s Mightiest APEX, headlined by a Top 5 women’s flyweight matchup between Erin Blanchfield and Maycee Barber, with possible title implications on the line. But before that happens, Mateusz Gamrot and Ludovit Klein mix it up in a pivotal lightweight contest, and nine other bouts of varying import take place. And after a b...
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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Explains Why UFC Passing Over Movsar Evloev for Title Shot Is Just Business as Usual

May 28, 2025 • 58 mins
On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the latest news in the featherweight division where Movsar Evloev revealed he’s not getting the next title shot against Alexander Volkanovksi plus we discuss what happens to Sean O’Malley if he falls to Merab Dvalishvili again at UFC 316 plus much more Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook...
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BTL | Is Jon Jones Trolling Everybody? Plus, Ilia Topuria Makes Major Move, More

May 22, 2025 • 77 mins
UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones continues to be at the center of the news cycle as he discusses his plans for a return to the octagon, and a potential fight with interim champ Tom Aspinall. While he says he's not "retired," Jones continues to send fans on an emotional rollercoaster ride. But is Jones to blame for the insanity going on in the UFC's heavyweight title picture? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel dis...
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Rankings Show: Who will be the best welterweight of this generation?

May 22, 2025 • 62 mins
Jack Della Maddalena is the new welterweight champion and is on his way to establishing an enduring legacy at 170 pounds. All he has to do now is get through the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound fighter in the world in Islam Makhachev and then a murderer’s row of contenders. Simple enough, right? Della Maddalena made a statement with a dramatic win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, but his run at the top could end before it begins as he’s set...
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