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No Bets Barred: Is It Safe For Vicente Luque To Fight Rafael Dos Anjos At UFC Vegas 78? Plus Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz Aftermath Aug 09, 2023

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The summer is almost over but the UFC keeps right on rolling with a return to the Apex and UFC Vegas 78. Headlined by a welterweight matchup between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos, there are 12 fights on the docket this Saturday, plus a Friday Bellator card and Anthony Joshua doing his thing in boxing, so the No Bets Barred boys are back to break it all down.

After taking a week off, Conner Burks returns to the hosting chair where he and Jed Meshew discuss the aftermath of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, before diving into this weekend's events. Topics discussed include a heated debate on whether UFC Vegas 78 is the worst card of the year, the moral quandary of whether you should bet on the main event, and whether you can trust Anthony Joshua to get the job done.

Tune in for episode 57 of No Bets Barred.

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Trocação Franca | Alexa Grasso: Zebra contra Valentina, brasileira na mira, e México no topo Aug 09, 2023

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Responsável por uma das maiores zebras da história do esporte diante de Valentina Shevchenko, Alexa Grasso falou ao Trocação Franca sobre manter um cinturão do UFC no México, como quer vencer a lenda na revanche para provar que não foi sorte, qual brasileira pode ser sua próxima desafiante ao título, e muito mais. O podcast traz, ainda, um papo com Vicente Luque sobre a luta com Rafael dos Anjos e o susto que levou na última luta, quando sofreu um sangramento no cérebro.

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

Alexa Grasso pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history against Valentina Shevchenko to claim the UFC flyweight title. Now she chats with Trocação Franca about the upcoming rematch to prove it was no fluke, keeping the belt in Mexico, who’s next for the throne, and more. The podcast also features an interview with Vicente Luque ahead of his UFC main event bout with Rafael dos Anjos and returning from a scary brain bleed in his most recent fight.

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TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 11 Aug 09, 2023

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Alexander K. Lee, Conner Burks, and E. Casey Leydon react to Episode 11 of The Ultimate Fighter 31 on TUF Hang, which goes live on YouTube every Tuesday at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT/4 a.m. IST immediately following the conclusion of TUF 31.

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On To the Next One | Matches To Make After UFC Nashville Aug 06, 2023

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Cory Sandhagen kept his winning streak rolling… but at what cost? There’s no question that Sandhagen is deserving of a shot at the UFC bantamweight title, but did his safety-first, wrestling-heavy decision victory over Rob Font at UFC Nashville actually hurt his stock?

On an all-new episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Alexander K. Lee and special guest host José Youngs discuss whether Sandhagen did enough to jump to the front of the contender line or if he’s going to be left hanging regardless of who wins between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley at UFC 292, and we pose a similar question for the dominant Tatiana Suarez, who is already being called the uncrowned queen of the strawweight division. In addition, future matchups are discussed for main card winners Dustin Jacoby, Diego Lopes, Tanner Boser, and Ludovit Klein.

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Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul & UFC Nashville Post-Show: Reaction To Diaz’s Loss, Sandhagen's Win, More Aug 06, 2023

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MMA Fighting's Shaheen Al-Shatti, Jed Meshew, and Alexander K. Lee react to a busy Saturday night, headlined by Jake Paul's unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz and Cory Sandhagen's not-so-action-packed win over Rob Font at UFC Nashville.

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Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul & UFC Nashville Preview Show: Does Nathan Diaz Have More Magic Left In Him? Aug 04, 2023

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Ladies and gentlemen, the circus has officially come to Dallas.

MMA Fighting's Shaheen Al-Shatti, Jed Meshew, and Alexander K. Lee are back to preview the packed combat sports weekend, headlined by Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz and UFC Nashville. The gang discusses the strange lead-up to Paul vs. Diaz, whether Diaz has surprised them, their level of interest in the fight, the road to a Diaz victory, whether any of this actually matters, and more. Then, they dive into a sneaky good UFC Nashville card punctuated by two stellar fights — Cory Sandhagen vs. Rob Font and Jessica Andrade vs. Tatiana Suarez — and answer a slew of fan questions, plus more.

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BTL | Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Justin Gaethje vs. Conor McGregor, Derrick Lewis Free Agency, UFC Nashville Aug 03, 2023

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Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will compete in the boxing ring in Dallas this Saturday, and the build has felt much different than most Paul bouts, but has that changed the interest levels for Diaz's first bout outside of the UFC?

On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the Paul vs. Diaz matchup, the build being a bit strange with Diaz being a bit nonchalant about things, which fighter has more pressure on them, and stating a case that Paul losing to Diaz would not be a terrible thing for the YouTube star. Additionally, topics include the fallout of UFC 291, Justin Gaethje seemingly changing his tune for a fight with Conor McGregor and the chances that fight could happen, how Dustin Poirier has reacted to his loss to Gaethje, Derrick Lewis becoming a free agent and the odds he signs with the PFL over re-signing with the UFC, Saturday's UFC Nashville card, the stakes in the main event between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font, and more.

This week, the panel includes MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Jed Meshew discussing the big topics in the world of combat sports.

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HOAM | Where Are Your Interest Levels For Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz? Aug 03, 2023

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It's fight week for Jake Paul and Nate Diaz as they prepare to collide in a boxing match that seems to be a long time in the making. But with the way the bout has been built since it's been announced, Diaz's attitude surrounding it, and where Paul is at in his boxing career, are the interest levels at a high point for the bout?

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck gives his thoughts live from Dallas ahead of the fight, along with other questions surrounding the 10-round fight. Additionally, listener questions include a possible Justin Gaethje vs. Conor McGregor fight, where Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font would go with a victory in the UFC Nashville main event, Jamahal Hill, how the UFC 294 card in Abu Dhabi looks on paper, grading the UFC's slate for the month of July, the chances Derrick Lewis would choose PFL over re-signing with the UFC, what's next for Stephen Thompson after Michel Pereira's weight miss ahead of UFC 291, and more.

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