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DAMN! They Were Good | Celebrating Joanna Jedrzejczyk, The Bogeywoman Of The Strawweight Division Aug 28, 2023

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DAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers of the most exciting and influential fighters in MMA history and on this episode it celebrates the seminal career of Joanna Jedrzejczyk, the woman who built the UFC's strawweight division.

After flirting with a comeback earlier this year, Jedrzejczyk ultimately decided against it, officially notifying the UFC of her retirement in August, and as one of the most important and exciting figures in women's MMA history, it's only fitting we send her off properly. Host Jed Meshew is joined by MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Morning Kombat's Brian Campbell to take a deep dive into Jedrzejczyk's singular career and discuss exactly what the woman who dubbed herself "Joanna Champion" means to the history of MMA.

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Israel Adesanya Slams ‘Idiot’ Sean Strickland Ahead of UFC 293, Admits He’s ‘Rooting’ for Khamzat Chimaev Aug 28, 2023

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Ahead of UFC 293, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya discusses his upcoming title defense against Sean Strickland and his reaction to Dricus Du Plessis passing on the fight due to a foot injury that prevented him from competing in September.

Adesanya gives his thoughts on Strickland as an opponent and the wild things he says leading up to his fights. He also addresses where Du Plessis now sits in the pecking order and if he possibly missed out on getting the next title shot by not fighting him at UFC 293.

Adesanya also addresses the upcoming middleweight fight between old rival Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev, who is making his return to 185 pounds with a chance to jump right into title contention with a win.

All this and much more in our special interview with Adesanya ahead of UFC 293 in Australia.

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Singapore Aug 27, 2023

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Max Holloway delivered his first finish since stopping Brian Ortega in the fourth round at UFC 231 in December 2018 when he sent all-time action fighter The Korean Zombie into retirement at UFC Singapore with a walkoff knockout. With Alexander Volkanovski still reigning supreme atop the featherweight division, there are still a lot of interesting options for "Blessed," like, perhaps, welcoming a former champion up to 145, or Holloway potentially making a move up to 155.

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 Holloway following his third-round knockout in the main event of Saturday's card. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Anthony Smith after his split decision win over Ryan Spann, Giga Chikadze after a successful return to the octagon, Erin Blanchfield following a gritty win over one-time title challenger Taila Santos, along with fellow main card winners Rinya Nakamura, Junior Tafa, and more.

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UFC Singapore Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Holloway's Vicious KO, Korean Zombie's Retirement Aug 26, 2023

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Max Holloway and The Korean Zombie gave fans a thrilling battle in the main event of Saturday's UFC Singapore, and it turned out to be the final one for Chan Sung Jung as he announced his retirement from the sport following a chaotic third round that saw the former featherweight champ pick up his first finish in nearly five years.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee react to UFC Singapore, Holloway's vicious knockout win while fighting with a heavy heart, Korean Zombie's legacy as an action fighter and what he meant for the sport. Additionally, they discuss Anthony Smith's win over Ryan Spann in the co-main event, Giga Chikadze's successful return to the octagon in his victory over Alex Caceres, Erin Blanchfield's hard fought win against Taila Santos and if that earned her a title shot, and more.

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UFC Singapore Preview Show | Is Korean Zombie Being Completely Overlooked vs. Max Holloway? Aug 25, 2023

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Following a memorable UFC 292 event, the UFC returns to Singapore for a sneaky good card, with former featherweight champion Max Holloway taking on The Korean Zombie in the main event of UFC Singapore — which kicks off bright and early on Saturday morning.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew preview this weekend's event, the headliner between Holloway and Korean Zombie, whether or not it will be the final fight for the latter, and what's at stake for Holloway with a victory. Additionally, they'll discuss the co-main event rematch between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann, the return of Giga Chikadze as he faces Alex Caceres, the high-stakes flyweight bout between Erin Blanchfield and Taila Santos, and more.

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HOAM | Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera, How Aljamain Sterling & Merab Dvalishvili Factor In Title Picture Aug 25, 2023

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Sean O'Malley vs. Marlon Vera will likely be next in a massive bantamweight title fight after O'Malley's finish of Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC 292 this past Saturday in Boston. With the changing of the guard at 135, where does that put the former champion and his teammate Merab Dvalishvili in the title picture.

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts on the bantamweight divisional championship picture with O'Malley at the top, why Sterling getting a rematch will be super difficult, and how long Dvalishvili may have to wait to get his chance at UFC gold. Additionally, listener topics include the PFL Playoffs main event between Clay Collard and Shane Burgos, Anthony Smith vs. Ryan Spann at Saturday's UFC Singapore event, Erin Blanchfield's ceiling in the flyweight division, the unfortunate passing of wrestling stars Terry Funk and Bray Wyatt, and much more.

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BTL | Sean O'Malley Crowned At UFC 292, Sterling's Future, Holloway vs. Zombie | Q&A Edition Aug 24, 2023

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In the main event of UFC 292, Sean O'Malley turned the UFC bantamweight division upside down when he knocked out Aljamain Sterling to become the brand new champion in Boston — which leaves the futures of O'Malley, Sterling, and the division as a bit of a mystery.

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel will take viewer questions live on the program on topics such as O'Malley's title win and where he goes, whether Sterling makes the move to featherweight, or stays at 135, Zhang Weili's dominant title defense against Amanda Lemos and if Yan Xiaonan or Tatiana Suarez is next, Ian Machado Garry's ceiling in the welterweight division, Saturday's UFC Singapore event headlined by Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie, the card being sneaky good, and more.

Host Mike Heck is joined by MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew to answer questions about the biggest stories in the world of combat sports.

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HOAM | UFC 292 Hangover Is Real, Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie, More Aug 24, 2023

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While there's a lot going on in the world of MMA, the fallout from UFC 292 this past Saturday is still with most people following Sean O'Malley's title win over Aljamain Sterling.

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck discusses the lingering storylines coming out of the UFC's return to Boston. Additionally, topics include Saturday's UFC Singapore event, and a sneaky loaded main card capped off by Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie in a scheduled five-round featherweight bout, Giga Chikadze's return and why Alex Caceres may be overlooked by most heading into this weekend, the stakes in the Erin Blanchfield vs. Tail Santos fight, the PFL classic between Clay Collard and Shane Burgos from Wednesday night in New York, PFL recent signings, and much more.

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No Bets Barred: Does Korean Zombie Have Any Chance Against Max Holloway At UFC Singapore? Aug 23, 2023

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The UFC's summer run simply won't stop and following up the monumental UFC 292, the promotion heads to Singapore with a featherweight main event between Max Holloway and the Korean Zombie, so the No Bets Barred boys are back to break it all down.

This week, co-hosts Conner Burks and Jed Meshew kick things off with a brief discussion of UFC 292 and new bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley before diving into the events this weekend. Topics discussed include whether the Korean Zombie has any chance against Holloway, whether Anthony Smith is completely washed, Erin Blanchfield's title aspirations, and even a little boxing and PFL action thrown in.

Tune in for episode 59 of No Bets Barred.

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Most Shocking UFC Hype Trains + Suga Era Predictions, Who Can Aljo Beat At 145? | Rankings Show Aug 23, 2023

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Sean O’Malley is the new bantamweight king — and the UFC’s 135-pound division could be in for one hell of a ride.

Mike Heck and Jed Meshew join co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee this week to sift through the wreckage of UFC 292 and put O’Malley’s victory over Aljamain Sterling into perspective. Where does Suga rank among the UFC hype trains who surprised everyone by actually going out there and doing the damn thing? How long is the O’Malley era going to last? And where would Sterling sit in the featherweight division if you injected him into the 145-pound ranks right now? Then, the gang examines the next step for pound-for-pound queen Zhang Weili, debate who’s the brightest of the up-and-coming crop at 170 pounds, welcome an old favorite back into the MMA Fighting global rankings, and much more.

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