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No Bets Barred: Can Nate Diaz Pull Off The Upset Against Jake Paul, Plus Best Bets For UFC Nashville Aug 02, 2023

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Fresh off the heels of UFC 291, the combat sports world keeps the hits coming with another mega weekend of fist-fighting action with the long-awaited showdown between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz taking place in Dallas, while Cory Sandhagen takes on Rob Font over at UFC Nashville on Saturday. And with all that action, No Bets Barred is back to run you through the best bets of the weekend.

With regular host Conner Burks traveling to cover the Paul-Diaz fight, Jed Meshew recruited MMA Fighting.com's Alexander K. Lee to jump in and break down some bets this weekend. Topics discussed include Diaz's chances to pull off the upset against Paul, whether Font could be a live dog against Sandhagen on short notice, the bevy of barnburners set for Saturday on the Nashville undercard, and more.

Tune in for episode 56 of No Bets Barred.

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Trocação Franca #100 | Caos no Japão + semana cheia no UFC, ONE e PFL Aug 02, 2023

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O Trocação Franca chega à centésima edição trazendo os bastidores do quebra-pau envolvendo os irmãos Pitbull e Kleber Koike durante o evento Bellator x RIZIN no Japão, e entrevistas exclusivas com os brasileiros que lutam este fim de semana no UFC, ONE e PFL: Marcus Buchecha, John Lineker, Gabriel Braga, Jessica Bate Estaca e Diego Lopes.

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

Trocação Franca celebrates its 100th episode by bringing all the details involving the locker room brawl between the Pitbull brothers and Kleber Koike during Bellator vs. RIZIN in Japan. Plus, interviews with Brazilians scheduled to fight over the weekend at UFC, ONE, and PFL: Marcus Buchecha, John Lineker, Gabriel Braga, Jessica Andrade and Diego Lopes.

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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Rankings Show: Jamahal Hill Is Upset | Alex Pereira's LHW Drama, Goodbye McGregor-Chandler, More Aug 01, 2023

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UFC 291 is in the books — and the rankings crew is getting called out!

Mike Heck and Jed Meshew join co-hosts Shaun Al-Shatti and Alexander K. Lee this week to debate the state of the light heavyweight division following Alex Pereira's successful debut over Jan Blachowicz and respond to the fiery criticism of former UFC champ Jamahal Hill, who had plenty to say about the panel's new 205-pound list. Then, the gang unveil MMA Fighting's new No. 1 at women's bantamweight and discuss what the hell happened to a division that used to be one of the sport's marquee weight classes; they also pour one out for Michael Chandler and rank the most fun possible matchups available for Conor McGregor now that it’s becoming clear McGregor vs. Chandler probably just ain’t happening. (Sorry Michael.)

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HOAM | UFC 291 Fallout, Tony Ferguson's Future; Plus, Kenny Florian Joins the Show Aug 01, 2023

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UFC 291 was an event where the highs were extremely high, and the lows were very low, but there's a lot to unpack from this past Saturday's pay-per-view offering, including where Tony Ferguson now goes after suffering his sixth consecutive loss.

On an all-new edition of Heck of a Morning, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck takes social media questions from listeners and discusses Ferguson's submission loss to Bobby Green, and if the UFC were to allow him to have one more fight, who the ideal opponent should be. Additionally, listener topics include Alex Pereira's win over Jan Blachowicz and the latter suggesting he was robbed by the judges, Justin Gaethje's BMF title win and which matchup would be more interesting for Gaethje when he fights the Islam Makahchev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 winner, the potential buy-rate for Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, Jamahal Hill blasting the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, and more.

Plus, PFL color commentator Kenny Florian joins the show to preview Friday's PFL Playoffs event, talks Derrick Lewis' free agency and a potential rematch with Francis Ngannou in the PFL, Paul vs. Diaz and the chances a second fight could happen in MMA, and a potential merger with Bellator.

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TUF Hang: McGregor vs. Chandler TUF 31 Reaction | Ep. 10 Aug 01, 2023

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Alexander K. Lee, Jed Meshew, and E. Casey Leydon react react to Episode 10 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 291 Jul 30, 2023

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While Justin Gaethje will likely find himself in a UFC lightweight title fight following his incredible knockout win to capture the BMF title in the main event of UFC 291, Dustin Poirier now finds himself in a tough and interesting spot with his next move. Who would make sense for Poirier to fight next inside the octagon?

On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee discuss what's next for Gaethje and Poirier after their headliner at Saturday's pay-per-view event. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Alex Pereira and Jan Blachowicz following Pereira's split decision win in the co-main event, Derrick Lewis after his memorable finish and free agency announcement, Bobby Green after submitting Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland following his first-round finish of Michael Chiesa, and more.

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UFC 291 Post-Fight Show | Reaction To Justin Gaethje's Highlight-Reel KO To Win BMF Title Jul 30, 2023

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Justin Gaethje captured the BMF title, got revenge for a past loss, and likely earned a lightweight title shot with one epic head kick of Dustin Poirier in the main event of Saturday's UFC 291 event in Salt Lake City — the second consecutive pay-per-view card in the city to end with an emphatic highlight.

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Jed Meshew react to Gaethje's spectacular performance against Poirier and his continued evolution as a fighter, Poirier now being in a tough spot and where he goes from here, Conor McGregor's thoughts on Gaethje's win, and more. Additionally, they discuss Alex Pereira's win over Jan Blachowicz and an expected booking with Jiri Prochazka for the vacant light heavyweight title, Derrick Lewis' show-stealing performance, Bobby Green handing Tony Ferguson his sixth consecutive loss, Kevin Holland's main card opening submission win over Michael Chiesa, and other storylines from the card.

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UFC 291 Watch Party Replay w/ Mike Heck & Conner Burks (And More Special Guests!) Jul 30, 2023

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Relive the magic of UFC 291's live watch party with Mike Heck, Conner Burks, plus a few special guests!

Check out the original UFC 291 Watch Party video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH-uNJyJS6s

Timestamps:

Kevin Holland vs. Michael Chiesa (33:27)

Holland finishes Chiesa via first-round submission (37:55)

Tony Ferguson vs. Bobby Green (52:55)

Ferguson drops Green in first round (57:55)

Green puts Ferguson to sleep with arm triangle in Round 3 (1:13:40)

Ripping packs part 1 (1:23:00)

Derrick Lewis vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima (1:29:30)

Lewis lands flying knee en route to first-round finish, plus celebration reaction (1:32:00)

Alex Pereira vs. Jan Blachowicz (1:49:30)

Pereira turns the tide in Round 2 (1:58:28)

Pereira wins decision and reaction (2:11:28)

Ripping packs part 2 (2:19:05)

Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 (2:29:55)

Gaethje knocks out Poirier with head kick in Round 2 and reaction (2:40:45)

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UFC 291 Preview Show | Will Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 Somehow Surpass the Original? Jul 28, 2023

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The rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF title is just over a day away as they headline UFC 291. While the winner will be called the UFC for the foreseeable future, what else is at stake for both of these incredible fighters, win or lose?

MMA Fighting's Mike Heck, Shaheen Al-Shatti, and Alexander K. Lee discuss the Poirier vs. Gaethje 2 bout, the winner likely getting an undisputed lightweight title shot against the winner of the UFC 294 main event between Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, where the man who doesn't get his hand raised goes, and the expectations for the anticipated contest. Additionally, they'll discuss the pivotal light heavyweight co-main event between Jan Blachowicz and Alex Pereira, the stacked main card, Derrick Lewis and Tony Ferguson trying to get back on track, and more.

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