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BTL | Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2, Usman vs. Chimaev, UFC 294, Dillon Danis' Next Move Oct 19, 2023

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While UFC 294 looks a bit different at the top than it did two weeks ago, it's still a pretty loaded card with two incredibly intriguing bouts at the top of the bill that have very high stakes outside of just wins and losses.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses Saturday's UFC pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 for the lightweight title, what a win means for both guys, and more. Additionally, topics include the Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev co-main event, who needs the win more, grading Saturday's card as a whole, along with putting a bow on the boxing debut of Dillon Danis as he was dominated by Logan Paul in a forgettable six-rounder, where Danis goes from here, if he has any shot at fighting for the UFC, and more.

Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Damon Martin.

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HOAM | Kamaru Usman Shuts Down Knee Injury Rumors, UFC 294 Press Conference Reaction Oct 19, 2023

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Kamaru Usman says that the rumors surrounding a knee injury ahead of his UFC 294 matchup with Khamzat Chimaev are false, and he sent a message to those who put that idea out into the universe this week.

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the open workout moment between Usman and Justin Gaethje, Usman's reaction to it all, and more. Additionally, listener topics include the UFC 294 press conference, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski's back-and-forth, Makhachev's stance that Volkanovski only took the short notice rematch for the lightweight title for a paycheck, potential locks for Saturday's pay-per-view event, why this weekend is incredibly important for Magomed Ankalaev, and more.

You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces.

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No Bets Barred: Can Alexander Volkanovski Get His Revenge Against Islam Makhachev At UFC 294? Oct 18, 2023

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The No Bets Barred boys are back this week with a full breakdown of UFC 294 and the lightweight title rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.

Co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a discussion of their excitement levels for the UFC's return to Abu Dhabi and the short notice replacement main event between Makhachev and Volkanovski. Then it's right into the fight breakdowns as Conner and Jed debate Volkanovski's chances to pull off the upset, Kamaru Usman's prospects of doing the same against Khamzat Chimaev, and a few choice underdog plays from both me on some undercard bouts.

Tune in for episode 66 of No Bets Barred.

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Trocação Franca | #OutubroRosa Poliana Botelho nocauteando o câncer (+ Blindado, Walker e Barboza) Oct 18, 2023

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O Trocação Franca recebe Johnny Walker e Bruno Blindado para falar sobre suas lutas no UFC 294 e bate um papo com Edson Barboza sobre a espetacular virada sobre Sodiq Yusuff no último sábado. O programa conversa ainda com Poliana Botelho, veterana do UFC e Invicta FC, que assinou com o Bellator semanas antes de receber o diagnóstico de cancer de mama em janeiro. A atleta fala do tratamento e a projeção de lutar MMA antes do fim de 2024.

O melhor do MMA brasileiro no Trocação Franca, toda semana, com o jornalista Guilherme Cruz e convidados.

Johnny Walker and Bruno Silva break down their upcoming fights at Abu Dhabi’s UFC 294, and Edson Barboza discusses his thrilling comeback win over Sodiq Yusuff at UFC Vegas. Trocação Franca also chats with Poliana Botelho, a UFC and Invicta FC veteran who was diagnosed with breast cancer weeks after signing with Bellator. The flyweight talent discusses battling cancer, the treatment, and plans to resume her MMA career in the second half of 2024.

Listen to Trocação Franca with Guilherme Cruz every week to hear from the biggest names on the hottest topics in the Brazilian combat sports world.

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HOAM | Does Alexander Volkanovski or Kamaru Usman Have Better Chance To Pull Off UFC 294 Upset? Oct 17, 2023

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Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman, unsurprisingly, enter their short notice UFC 294 matchups as pretty sizable underdogs. Between the two competitors, who has the best chance to pull off the upset at Saturday's pay-per-view event?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses Volkanovski's underdog chances against Islam Makhachev in their rematch in the main event, and Usman's against Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event. Additionally, listener questions include Misfits Boxing's PRIME Card fallout, Dillon Danis' performance against Logan Paul and where Danis goes from there, Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker flying way under the radar, what could be next for Max Holloway, and much more.

You can listen live to Heck of a Morning Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m. ET on the MMA Fighting Twitter Spaces.

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Fighter vs Writer: Matt Brown Reacts to UFC Cutting Ties with USADA, UFC 294 Preview and Dillon Danis’ Abysmal Performance Oct 17, 2023

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The Fighter vs. The Writer returns with UFC legend Matt Brown and MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin discussing the latest news including the shocking announcement that the UFC will be cutting ties with USADA at the start of 2024.

Brown offers his perspective from the side of the fighters as well as his biggest concern about the new updated UFC anti-doping program that was announced last week.

We’ll also briefly discuss Dillon Danis’ abysmal performance in a loss to Logan Paul after he spent months talking trash and promising to back it up in the ring.

With UFC 294 now just days away, we will talk about the massive changes to the card where Islam Makhachev now faces Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch while Kamaru Usman accepts a short notice fight against Khamzat Chimaev.

Did Volkanovski make a mistake by taking this fight, especially after he already lost to Makhachev back in February? Brown offers his opinion as well as the chances that Volkanovski pulls off the upset.

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 Vegas 81 Oct 15, 2023

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For the second consecutive week, the wily veteran has defeated the promising up and comer in the main event, and this time, it was Edson Barboza that halted the divisional momentum of Sodiq Yusuff in the main event of UFC Vegas 81. Following the wild comeback victory, where does Barboza go next in one of the UFC's deepest divisions?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee attempt to answer that question from a matchmaking perspective following the UFC's latest event at the APEX in Las Vegas. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Viviane Araujo following her decision win over Jennifer Maia in the co-main event, Jonathan Martinez after his eye-opening stoppage of Adrian Yanez in the bantamweight featured contest, Michel Pereira following his 66 second finish in his middleweight debut, along with fellow main card winner Christian Rodriguez, and more.

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UFC Vegas 81 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Edson Barboza's Gritty Comeback Win Oct 15, 2023

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Edson Barboza proved that experience matters, as he dug himself out of a deep hole early in the UFC Vegas 81 main event to prevail over Sodiq Yusuff in a five-round war.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew react to Saturday's event at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, which includes Barboza's impressive decision win over Yusuff, the scoring of the fight, the lack of 10-8 rounds on the scorecards, and what the loss does to Yusuff's championship prospects at 145 pounds. Additionally, the panel discusses Jonathan Martinez's outstanding performance in finishing Adrian Yanez, Michel Pereira's quick finish of Andre Petroski in his middleweight debut, other impressive outings from the card, and more.

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