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UFC Vegas 121 Preview Show | What's At Stake In Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos Headliner? Sep 25, 2026

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The UFC returns to the Meta APEX following an unforgettable UFC 331 event, and in the main event, it's moving day for two surging bantamweights as Raul Rosas Jr. takes on Raoni Barcelos. While the lineup isn't the deepest we've seen this year, what is at stake in the 135-pound headliner? Ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night event, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview UFC Vegas 121, the Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos bout and what could await the winner. Additionally, topics include the women's bantamweight bout between Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez getting bumped up to the co-main event spot, Luis Hernandez getting the call on super short notice to face Sedriques Dumas and the irony around the matchup, other low-key talking points, BKFC 94 headlined by Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero, and more.

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BTL | UFC 331 Fallout, Van & Tsarukyan Shine, Steveson's Tough Week, Fury vs. Joshua Sep 24, 2026

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UFC 331 delivered an incredible fight card, and in the main event, Joshua Van put his rivalry with Alexandre Pantoja away for good with a spectacular title defense in the main event, while Arman Tsarukyan earned himself a shot at Justin Gaethje and the lightweight title with a knockout of the year contender against Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event. How will you remember UFC 331?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of UFC 331, notably for Van and Tsarukyan following their show-closing performances. Additionally, topics include the horrible week for Gable Steveson, the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight being made official for Dec. 11 on Netflix, BKFC returning on Saturday with Darren Till vs. Yoel Romero, Henry Cejudo and Tony Ferguson competing for Misfits Boxing this weekend, the UFC returning to the APEX for a Fight Night card headlined by Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Raoni Barcelos, and more.

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Fighter vs Writer: Reacting to UFC 331, Gable Steveson’s Stunning Loss and What’s Next for Arman Tsarukyan Sep 22, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to the fallout from UFC 331 including Joshua Van’s victory, Arman Tsarukyan with another shutout performance but is a title shot next for him? Plus Gable Steveson suffered a catastrophic loss so what comes next for him? All this and more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer!

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On To the Next One: Matches To Make After UFC 331 Sep 20, 2026

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UFC 331 delivered one of the best fight cards of 2026, and in the main event, Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in their highly anticipated rematch in an incredible five-round battle, while Arman Tsarukyan earned himself a shot at Justin Gaethje and the lightweight title with a brutal knockout of Mauricio Ruffy. Is everything 100 percent locked in, or could a couple of curve balls come their way?

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 Van and Tsarukyan after their big wins to close the show at UFC 331. Future matchups are also discussed for Patricio Pitbull following his knockout win over Doo Ho Choi, Sean Sharaf after he career-altering 12-second destruction of Gable Steveson, along with fellow main card winner Iwo Baraniewski, and more.

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UFC 331 Post Show | Reaction To Joshua Van & Arman Tsarukyan's Big Wins, Gable Steveson's KO Loss Sep 20, 2026

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UFC 331 delivered one of the craziest cards of the year, and in the main event, Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja put on a classic, but it was Van that emerged as the better man with an impressive fifth round to close the show and retain the flyweight title. Arman Tsarukyan also earned himself a shot at UFC gold with a brutal knockout win. Will Tsarukyan finally get his day in court?

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to UFC 331, Van's sensational performance, Tsarukyan's cold-blooded knockout, and what's next. Additionally, topics include Sean Sharaf knocking Gable Steveson unconscious to pull of the biggest upset in UFC history, Patricio Pitbull's standout performance, Marlon Vera's throwback outing in his stoppage of Charles Jourdain, and much more.

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UFC 331 Preview Show | Can Alexandre Pantoja Get Revenge On Joshua Van? Sep 18, 2026

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Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja are running things back at UFC 331

On Saturday, Van and Pantoja look to settle their rivalry in a flyweight title rematch in the main event of UFC 311. Van wants to prove that the fluke injury from their first encounter didn't make a difference, while Pantoja wants to prove he's still the best in the world. But who will reign supreme?

Ahead of UFC 331, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew discuss and debate all the big storylines going into Saturday's event. Topics discussed include whether Pantoja can fend off Father Time or if #VanLife is here to stay, whether or not Arman Tsarukyan needs a big win over Mauricio Ruffy to cement his title claim, the bright spots on the rest of the card, and more.

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No Bets Barred: Joshua Van And Alexandre Pantoja Battle For The Future Of Flyweight Sep 17, 2026

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Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja are set to run things back.

On Saturday, Van and Pantoja meet in a flyweight title rematch in the main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles. With their first fight ending due to a freak injury that crowned Van champion, this matchup offers an opportunity to Van to prove the injury didn't matter and for Pantoja to correct the record. But who will reign supreme?

On the latest episode of No Bets Barred, host Jed Meshew flies solo as he dives into the full UFC 331 card. Topics discussed include where Pantoja can reclaim his title or if #VanLife is here to stay, Arman Tsarukyan's precarious position against Mauricio Ruffy, Patricio Pitbull and Doo Ho Choi banging it out, the rest of the undercard, The Climb, and more.

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BTL | Countdown To UFC 331, Ilia Topuria BACK, KI MMA Launched, Colby vs. Belal Sep 17, 2026

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The UFC returns to numbered events with a trip to Los Angeles for UFC 331. In the main event, Joshua Van defends the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch, while ArmanT sarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy hope to earn a lightweight title shot in the five-round co-main event. What are the biggest questions heading into that fight and event?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the big storylines heading into Saturday's card, if a win gets the co-main event winner a title shot, and more. Additionally, topics include Ilia Topuria declaring he's back and his cheating accusations towards Justin Gaethje, Scott Coker's new promotion KI MMA officially launching this week and behind the scenes stories from Monday's event in New York City, RAF 13 headlined by Colby Covington vs. Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev vs. Gilbert Burns, Ray Lewis potentially competing for RAF, and much more.

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Fighter vs. Writer: UFC 331 picks and predictions plus does Mauricio Ruffy Have a Better Chance at a Title Shot Over Arman Tsarukyan? Sep 15, 2026

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On the latest episode of The Figher vs. the Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin look ahead at UFC 331 and make their picks for the main and co-main event plus we discuss Arman Tsarukyan getting shut out of a title shot, Mauricio Ruffy possibly jumping the line and getting his own shot at gold plus much more!

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On To The Next One: Matches To Make After Noche UFC Sep 13, 2026

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Jean Silva triumphant, Brandon Moreno back in the win column, Tommy McMillen certified superstar, and Alexa Grasso makes a championship statement.

Noche UFC was an eventful show capped off by Silva submitting short-notice replacement Jose Miguel Delgado, a win that keeps the never-boring Silva at the front of the featherweight contender line. Is he in position to challenge the winner of the UFC 333 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, or is there still work to be done?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew discuss where Silva goes after getting his Noche UFC redemption. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for former champions Moreno and Grasso, plus McMillen, who stole the show with his Fight of the Night performance. Top 10-ranked contenders Curtis Blaydes and David Martinez also impressed on the main card and we figure out what’s next for the veteran and the rising contender.

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